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Melton Race 7 - Hygain Victory Pace

HAND WRITER (3) was at her best last start, taking advantage of a similar barrier to this to score by 6 metres at Cobram. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw and has a decent record at this venue. Big chance to go back-to-back. MUSELET (8) is hard to knock having made it two wins in succession last start when he overcame a wide barrier and got the cash by 3 metres at Bendigo. Can settle just behind them and wait on the sprint lane. Can land the hat trick. RIVER PATROL (7) draws wider but is in contention after scoring last start by 2.2 metres at this venue. A lower draw can see a better showing from MYNAMEISRUBY (2).

Race Time:10:30 AM

Friday, May 9, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1720m

My Darling Devine (1)25532278x8

Trainer: Toby Ainsworth (Navarre)12 mths 25: 1-4-2

Driver: Ada Massa

7 yo B M

Sire: BETTERTHANCHEDDAR (USA)

Dam: KOMARU (NZ)

Stats

Career25: 1-4-2

LTS$11,360.00

BMR2:00.68

TS6: 1-3-0

Win %4.00%

Place %28.00%

Comments

Last start 8th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track was 7th-10.8m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 17 m by Feel The Buzz (2:05.70) in NR 37 to 42 on April 25 at $51. Two runs back took no part at Hamilton (4yo+ NR up to 45) on December 18 2022 over 2160m. Strips fitter and is a solid top-three chance.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/12	25/04/2025	859	NR 37 to 42	$4,000.00	Melton	1720m	W	Ada Massa	1:57.6	3	1. Feel The Buzz 2. Micton Mouse 3. Really Smartie	17.5L	$51.00
6/6	13/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		A Massa		0	1. Skadi 2. Hold On Forever 3. Remi Magic	0L	$0.00
5/7	06/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		T Ainsworth		0	1. Janiebquick 2. Dancin With Lush 3. Clem McArdle	5L	$0.00
8/8	18/12/2022	23	NR up to 45	$4,500.00	Hamilton	2160m	Neutral	Ada Massa	1:58.3	4	1. Lester 2. Its A Good Feeling 3. Oscar Bravo	535.6L	$6.00
7/8	25/11/2022	23	NR up to 43	$4,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ada Massa	1:58.3	7	1. Jasperine 2. Arma Veyron 3. Kiwi Kalahari	28.8L	$3.00
2/10	02/11/2022	7	NR up to 51	$7,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Ada Massa	2:02.6	1	1. Kobys Delight 2. My Darling Devine 3. Icanmotor	3.4L	$6.50
2/9	26/10/2022	7	NR up to 45	$4,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ada Massa	1:58.7	1	1. Calypso Mistress 2. My Darling Devine 3. Oscar Bravo	0.1L	$3.90
3/8	19/10/2022	23	NR up to 45	$4,500.00	Maryborough	1690m	Neutral	Ada Massa	1:59.0	4	1. Markleigh Caz 2. Inzanight 3. My Darling Devine	5.1L	$21.00

Mynameisruby (2)6676781457

Trainer: Caitlin Guppy (Rochester)12 mths 128: 9-12-14

Driver: James Herbertson

9 yo BR M

Sire: LIFE SIGN (USA)

Dam: TINTED ROSE (NZ)

Stats

Career128: 9-12-14

LTS$54,228.00

BMR1:58.40

TS6: 0-0-2

Win %7.03%

Place %27.34%

Comments

Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1690m after showing early pace at Shepparton was leading by 1m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 55 m by Payup Orleave (2:04.10) in NR 39 to 44 on April 29 at $13. Before that, 5th (Fr3) over 1690m at Shepparton was 6th-9.48 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Clives Girl (2:04.80) in NR 39 to 44 on April 15 at $19. Draws for a better showing.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/7	29/04/2025	14	NR 39 to 44	$4,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:58.2	5	1. Payup Orleave 2. Icanmotor 3. Noble Julia	52.7L	$13.00
5/9	15/04/2025	7	NR 39 to 44	$4,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:58.9	3	1. Clives Girl 2. Alta Bayamo 3. Highview Hammer	9.7L	$19.00
4/9	08/04/2025	8	NR 37 to 42	$4,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	Liam Older	1:58.3	5	1. Iamawingate 2. Rockstar Leo 3. Abercrombie Limbo	20.9L	$14.00
1/8	31/03/2025	11	NR up to 39	$4,000.00	Maryborough	1690m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:59.5	2	1. Mynameisruby 2. Fair Chance 3. Lester	0.2L	$10.00
8/12	20/03/2025	9	NR up to 39	$4,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	W	Liam Older	1:57.8	2	1. Sports Liner 2. Playnice 3. Millys Prince	34.6L	$13.00
7/11	11/03/2025	7	NR up to 42	$4,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:57.4	3	1. Clives Girl 2. Taste It 3. Lavada Gold	10.4L	$5.00
1/6	22/04/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Liam Older		0	1. Mynameisruby 2. Bet Sheza Lady 3. Miss Magik	5L	$0.00
7/7	23/04/2019	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		D Wilson		0	1. The Crimson Prince NZ 2. Major Delico 3. Axinite	0L	$0.00

Hand Writer (3)3234409481

Trainer: John Gilbertson (Bendigo East)12 mths 107: 15-12-10

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan

8 yo B M

Sire: SPORTSWRITER (USA)

Dam: PERFECT KATIE (AUS)

Stats

Career107: 15-12-10

LTS$71,732.00

BMR1:57.20

TS4: 1-2-0

Win %14.02%

Place %34.58%

Comments

Last start won just off the speed and boxed on; posted a big 6 m win when quickly away, (Fr2) at Cobram (2:01.70) beating Lavada Gold in NR 39 to 44 on April 25 at $5 at the bell was 2nd-3.7m on the pegs. Can go back-to-back.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	25/04/2025	5	NR 39 to 44	$4,000.00	Cobram	1670m	Neutral	Liam Older	1:57.3	2	1. Hand Writer 2. Lavada Gold 3. The Majors Girl	6.0L	$5.00
8/11	20/04/2025	11	NR 38 to 44	$5,000.00	Echuca	1755m	Neutral	Liam Older	2:00.4	5	1. Alcatraz Girl 2. Bella Abby 3. Crafty Old Fox	14.8L	$8.00
4/9	09/04/2025	5	NR up to 49	$4,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Liam Older	1:56.6	2	1. I Of The Hurrikane 2. Monsieur Flamel 3. Salsboy	7.7L	$19.00
9/12	04/04/2025	4	NR up to 42	$4,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Liam Older	1:58.0	5	1. Our True Colours 2. Really Smartie 3. Markleigh Caz	15.9L	$14.00
10/10	31/03/2025	48	NR 40 to 45	$4,000.00	Maryborough	1690m	Neutral	Liam Older	1:57.1	6	1. Budd Sidewinder 2. Iamawingate 3. Blue Ocean	30.5L	$51.00
4/11	11/02/2025	12	NR up to 42	$4,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	Liam Older	1:56.9	4	1. Highview Hammer 2. Feel The Buzz 3. Illawong Phoenix	13.7L	$6.50
4/7	22/07/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Jack Laugher		0	1. Wow You Can Dance 2. John Vincent 3. Playnice	0L	$0.00
3/6	06/05/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Jack Laugher		0	1. Northern Terror 2. Kyloan Queen 3. Hand Writer	0L	$0.00

Ona Merry Dance (4)4665736319

Trainer: Rory Coverdale 12 mths 85: 5-5-12

Driver: Rory Coverdale

8 yo BR M

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: MISS TOOLERN VALE (AUS)

Stats

Career85: 5-5-12

LTS$37,331.00

BMR1:59.50

TS4: 0-0-1

Win %5.88%

Place %25.88%

Comments

Last start 9th (Fr2) over 1680m at Terang, beaten 25 m by Amphijet (2:03.20) in NR up to 49 on April 28 at $71. Two runs back won by 1.4 m after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Ballarat (2:07.70) beating Reinder in NR up to 38 on April 3 at $26 at the bell was 2nd-3.35. Finding a few ahead of her.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
9/10	28/04/2025	25	NR up to 49	$4,000.00	Terang	1680m	Neutral	Rory Coverdale	1:58.0	2	1. Amphijet 2. Sassyola 3. Ruby Wingate	25.8L	$71.00
1/10	03/04/2025	28	NR up to 38	$4,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Rory Coverdale	2:00.2	3	1. Ona Merry Dance 2. Reinder 3. Silver Domino	1.4L	$26.00
3/12	06/03/2025	9	NR up to 36	$4,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Rory Coverdale	1:58.9	1	1. Home And Dry NZ 2. Oscar Bravo 3. Ona Merry Dance	19.2L	$18.00
6/7	25/02/2025	5	NR up to 40	$3,000.00	Mount Gambier	1780m	Neutral	Rory Coverdale	2:03.6	4	1. Famous Label 2. Auckland Miss 3. Smart Play	13.2L	$9.50
3/12	20/02/2025	6	NR up to 39	$4,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Rory Coverdale	1:59.3	3	1. Breathe Easy 2. Home And Dry NZ 3. Ona Merry Dance	16.3L	$41.00
7/11	14/02/2025	8	NR up to 49	$4,000.00	Terang	1680m	Neutral	Rory Coverdale	1:58.6	3	1. She Will Wantano 2. Shady Dancer 3. Tinsel Tiara	10.1L	$101.00
4/5	07/04/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Terang	2180m		Rory Coverdale		0	1. Keayang Honeyjoy 2. Treacherous Reign 3. Super Code	3L	$0.00
6/9	20/03/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Terang	1680m		Rory Coverdale		0	1. His Dream Lives On 2. Shikoba 3. Be The One	4L	$0.00

Muriel (5)5478483416

Trainer: Terry French (Heathcote)12 mths 96: 7-15-19

Driver: Ryan Sanderson

7 yo BR M

Sire: CARIBBEAN BLASTER (AUS)

Dam: ETERNAL LOVE

Stats

Career96: 7-15-19

LTS$53,038.00

BMR1:55.50

TS1: 0-1-0

Win %7.29%

Place %42.71%

Comments

Failed to impress last start; was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 2180m at Kilmore, at the bell was 8th-14.02 beaten 9 m by Ittakesluv (2:44.90) in NR 40 to 45 on May 1 at $23. Has claims,

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/10	01/05/2025	6	NR 40 to 45	$4,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	2:01.7	6	1. Ittakesluv 2. Onecrowdedhour 3. Littleblabbamouth	9.3L	$23.00
1/7	25/04/2025	5	NR up to 38	$4,000.00	Cobram	2170m	Neutral	Alex Ashwood	2:00.0	5	1. Muriel 2. Wheres Wood Wood 3. Malava Miss	3.2L	$2.10
4/11	20/04/2025	6	NR up to 37	$5,000.00	Echuca	2160m	Neutral	Alex Ashwood	2:02.9	1	1. Olly Odd Potts 2. Dancin With Elvis 3. Favouritehighlight	20.7L	$5.50
3/11	14/04/2025	6	NR up to 39	$4,000.00	Maryborough	1690m	Neutral	Alex Ashwood	1:56.8	6	1. The Democrat 2. Jackierabbit 3. Muriel	7.0L	$11.00
8/10	08/04/2025	8	NR up to 39	$6,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	S J P O'Sullivan	1:58.5	4	1. Ohhemmjay Cresco 2. Icanmotor 3. Favouritehighlight	30.5L	$6.00
4/8	31/03/2025	5	NR up to 39	$4,000.00	Maryborough	1690m	Neutral	Alex Ashwood	1:59.5	4	1. Mynameisruby 2. Fair Chance 3. Lester	6.1L	$3.50
2/4	18/09/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Tayla French		0	1. Little Safari 2. Muriel 3. Starzzzofmichael	3L	$0.00
1/5	23/01/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Young	1720m	Good	M J Day		0	1. Muriel 2. Barkway Desmond 3. Ideal Tao	1L	$0.00

Lollipop (6)x123451088

Trainer: Tori Hutchins (Charlton)12 mths 52: 4-6-3

Driver: Luke Dunne

6 yo B M

Sire: SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE (USA)

Dam: LUCKY HA HA (AUS)

Stats

Career52: 4-6-3

LTS$28,030.00

BMR1:58.53

TS1: 0-0-0

Win %7.69%

Place %25.00%

Comments

Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 1650m after racing wide at Bendigo, at the bell was 9th-13.04 beaten 18 m by No Emotion (1:59.00) in NR up to 49 on April 9 at $5. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 1720m after being wide early at this track was 12th-19.91 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Our True Colours (2:06.10) in NR up to 42 on April 4 at $10. Can improve sharply.

Last Starts 30 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/11	09/04/2025	5	NR up to 49	$4,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Connor Clarke	1:56.0	5	1. No Emotion 2. Budd Sidewinder 3. Martha Lavinia	18.7L	$5.00
8/12	04/04/2025	8	NR up to 42	$4,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	R L Clarke	1:58.0	7	1. Our True Colours 2. Really Smartie 3. Markleigh Caz	12.5L	$10.00
10/10	27/03/2025	8	NR 45 to 50	$6,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Connor Clarke	1:59.2	1	1. Foxyontherun 2. Hurrikane Dusty 3. Budd Sidewinder, The Majors Girl	37.3L	$9.00
1/12	19/03/2025	7	NR 37 to 42	$5,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Connor Clarke	1:59.6	1	1. Lollipop 2. Shezabluechip 3. Tex Goes Bang	7.2L	$3.30
5/11	12/03/2025	7	NR 40 to 45	$4,000.00	Maryborough	1690m	Neutral	R L Clarke	1:58.4	1	1. Iamawingate 2. Highview Hammer 3. Normandy Nugget	8.2L	$3.50
4/12	05/03/2025	7	NR up to 49	$6,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Connor Clarke	1:57.8	1	1. Heavens Gift 2. Littleblabbamouth 3. Diamond Mac	12.6L	$2.70
3/4	04/11/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Penrith	1720m	Good	D J Murphy		0	1. Girls View 2. Ideal Copy 3. Lollipop	7L	$0.00
1/7	07/08/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Lleyton Green		0	1. Lollipop 2. Killara Kamikaze 3. Lexus Lou	1.5L	$0.00

River Patrol NZ (7)1904206981

Trainer: Albert Cefai (Rockbank)12 mths 284: 19-36-50

Driver: Michael Bellman

14 yo BR G

Sire: LIVE OR DIE (USA)

Dam: LADY PATROL (NZ)

Stats

Career284: 19-36-50

LTS$169,357.00

BMR1:54.69

TS75: 3-8-14

Win %6.69%

Place %36.97%

Comments

Last start won by 2.25 m after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (1:27.00) beating Allheartnoheight in NR up to 36 on April 25 at $5 at the bell was leading 4.6m on the pegs. In fine form and looks a serious player again.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	25/04/2025	11	NR up to 36	$4,000.00	Melton	1200m	W	Michael Bellman		3	1. River Patrol NZ 2. Allheartnoheight 3. Lotakevi	2.2L	$5.00
8/11	14/04/2025	11	NR up to 39	$4,000.00	Maryborough	1690m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:56.8	5	1. The Democrat 2. Jackierabbit 3. Muriel	26.8L	$15.00
9/10	03/04/2025	6	NR up to 38	$4,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	2:00.2	2	1. Ona Merry Dance 2. Reinder 3. Silver Domino	40.5L	$8.00
6/10	28/03/2025	9	NR 37 to 42	$4,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:58.0	6	1. Lavada Gold 2. Pickle It 3. Snazola	16.1L	$19.00
11/12	19/03/2025	6	NR 37 to 42	$5,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:59.6	5	1. Lollipop 2. Shezabluechip 3. Tex Goes Bang	23.9L	$13.00
2/8	13/03/2025	7	NR 37 to 42	$4,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Chris Alford	2:00.0	5	1. Nothing Sweeter 2. River Patrol NZ 3. Very Tempting	11.2L	$16.00
5/5	24/09/2019	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		A Cefai		0	1. Ima Showgirl 2. Illawong Maestro 3. Our Master George NZ	0L	$0.00
7/8	14/05/2019	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		W E Spiteri		0	1. Aha Reaction NZ 2. Western Debt 3. Keayang Shekitout	0L	$0.00

Muselet (1)2138404411

Trainer: Jennifer Douglas (Ross Creek)12 mths 29: 3-1-2

Driver: Kerryn Manning

5 yo B BR H

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: GLENFERRIE ALEXIS (NZ)

Stats

Career29: 3-1-2

LTS$11,510.00

BMR1:57.53

TS2: 0-0-0

Win %10.34%

Place %20.69%

Comments

Five-year-old entire racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Bendigo and Charlton. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 3 m when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at Bendigo (2:00.50) beating Villarock in 0-2 WINS on April 30 at $7.50 at the bell was 4th-12.87. Can win again.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	30/04/2025	7	0-2 WINS	$4,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:57.5	7	1. Muselet 2. Villarock 3. Jilliby Tidalwave	2.9L	$7.50
1/8	23/04/2025	9	NR up to 39	$4,000.00	Charlton	2100m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	2:01.6	1	1. Muselet 2. Heston Cash 3. Reeko Reactor	2.6L	$3.60
4/11	14/04/2025	10	NR up to 39	$4,000.00	Maryborough	1690m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:56.8	3	1. The Democrat 2. Jackierabbit 3. Muriel	13.4L	$6.50
4/12	04/04/2025	7	NR up to 42	$4,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:58.0	2	1. Our True Colours 2. Really Smartie 3. Markleigh Caz	4.7L	$6.00
10/10	28/03/2025	8	NR 37 to 42	$4,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:58.0	3	1. Lavada Gold 2. Pickle It 3. Snazola	169.7L	$4.80
4/12	20/03/2025	7	NR up to 39	$4,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	W	Jordan Leedham	1:57.8	6	1. Sports Liner 2. Playnice 3. Millys Prince	26.6L	$6.00
4/6	04/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Jordan Leedham		0	1. Love A Belle 2. Lively Rascal 3. Harry Stamper NZ	12.1L	$0.00
7/7	18/12/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Terang	2180m		Nathan Cahir		0	1. My Atlantis 2. Treacherous Reign 3. Goodtime Stryker	4L	$0.00