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Melton Race 10 - Dynamic Print Group Free For All

YAMBUKIAN (1) is racing well having added to a string of wins and placings by coming from a back row draw and racing parked before sticking on for a 1.3 third last start. The ace draw gives him every chance to return to the winners' list. BETTER ECLIPSE (4) has been out of the placings in both starts since a spell but has come from the back row each time. His fitness is building so expect a better showing from this barrier. CATALPA RESCUE (5) hasn't been far away in any of his outings since winning the Charlton Cup earlier in the campaign and he is a two-time winner here. BETTOR ISOLATE (2) draws well and could be ready to peak fourth up after finishing only 3.7m away last start. JILLIBY NITRO (7) draws wide but has claims off a second here two back.

Race Time:12:16 PM

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Track:Fast

Weather:Fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:2240m

Yambukian (1)19x1613123

Trainer: Andy Gath (Long Forest)12 mths 62: 16-10-7

Driver: Jordan Leedham

7 yo B G

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: COPPAGOODONE (NZ)

Stats

Career62: 16-10-7

LTS$235,684.00

BMR1:50.90

TS41: 7-7-3

Win %25.81%

Place %53.23%

Comments

Solid run when a close second after showing early speed, behind Rakero Rebel at this track over 2240m in a No NR on April 12 at $4. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.2 m finishing third behind Odin at Terang over 1680m in a NR 65 or better on April 28 at $2. In form and the inside draw should see him hard to stop

Last Starts 23 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	28/04/2025	16	NR 65 or better	$10,000.00	Terang	1680m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:54.7	1	1. Odin 2. Young Bluey 3. Yambukian	1.2L	$2.00
2/9	12/04/2025	7	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:52.4	4	1. Rakero Rebel NZ 2. Yambukian 3. Our Vincent Can Gogh NZ	0.2L	$4.00
1/10	05/04/2025	8	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:51.7	6	1. Yambukian 2. Bulletproof Boy 3. Tango Tara NZ	0.1L	$3.60
3/7	28/03/2025	13	No NR	$20,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:51.9	5	1. Catch A Wave 2. Rocknroll Hammer NZ 3. Yambukian	5.7L	$5.00
1/8	15/03/2025	14	NR up to 105	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:53.1	1	1. Yambukian 2. Rocknroll Hammer NZ 3. Pas Guarantee	1.1L	$3.30
6/10	01/03/2025	24	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:54.6	1	1. Rakero Rebel NZ 2. Rocknroll Hammer NZ 3. The Lost Storm	6.7L	$23.00
1/3	28/01/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m		Jordan Leedham		0	1. Yambukian 2. Fun To Love NZ 3. Skip To Me Lou	15.5L	$0.00
1/4	26/03/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m		Jordan Leedham		0	1. Yambukian 2. Hittheroadjack NZ 3. Jilliby Adore	8.5L	$0.00

Bettor Isolate (2)073834x494

Trainer: Matthew Craven (Ecklin South)12 mths 32: 10-1-5

Driver: Amy Day

7 yo BL H

Sire: BETTORS DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: ASHLEES BABE (AUS)

Stats

Career32: 10-1-5

LTS$170,564.00

BMR1:49.50

TS14: 1-0-2

Win %31.25%

Place %50.00%

Comments

Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 1680m at Terang was 4th-4.2 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Odin (1:59.70) in NR 65 or better on April 28 at $6. At the start before broke in score up and was out of position at the start 9th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track beaten 30 m by Sahara Breeze (2:38.50) in No NR on April 19 at $13. Should be at peak fitness now and draws well.

Last Starts 23 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	28/04/2025	9	NR 65 or better	$10,000.00	Terang	1680m	Neutral	Amy Day	1:54.7	5	1. Odin 2. Young Bluey 3. Yambukian	3.7L	$6.00
9/11	19/04/2025	14	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Amy Day	1:53.8	3	1. Sahara Breeze 2. Jilliby Nitro 3. Tango Tara NZ	28.9L	$13.00
4/10	05/04/2025	154	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Amy Day	1:51.7	5	1. Yambukian 2. Bulletproof Boy 3. Tango Tara NZ	13.8L	$34.00
1/4	26/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Hamilton	2106m		Matthew Craven		0	1. Bettor Isolate 2. Ranger Rick NZ 3. Pick Up Elvis	6L	$0.00
4/10	02/11/2024	7	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Amy Day	1:52.2	3	1. Triple Eight NZ 2. Serg Blanco NZ 3. Helluva NZ	3.2L	$6.00
3/8	26/10/2024	22	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Amy Day	1:53.2	2	1. Triple Eight NZ 2. Exotic Bushranger 3. Bettor Isolate	4.9L	$17.00
8/10	04/10/2024	7	NR 80	$10,000.00	Geelong	1609m	W	Amy Day	1:54.5	5	1. Bulletproof Boy 2. Helluva NZ 3. Rakero Slammer NZ	5.5L	$2.60
3/5	24/09/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Terang	2180m		Amy Day		0	1. Dee Roe 2. Young Bluey 3. Bettor Isolate	6L	$0.00

Sebs Choice (3)97x669889x

Trainer: T P Romeo (Diggers Rest)12 mths 38: 13-2-5

Driver: Taylor Ford

7 yo BR BL G

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: ALTA CALYPSO (NZ)

Stats

Career38: 13-2-5

LTS$214,013.00

BMR1:53.51

TS13: 5-0-1

Win %34.21%

Place %52.63%

Comments

Resumes. At the latest first-up run 6th (Sr2) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway beaten 5 m by Scared Stiff (2:03.30) in NR up to 90 on November 29 at $2.70. Happy to watch this time.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/4	06/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	T R Ford		0	1. Justalittlesip NZ 2. Sebs Choice 3. Lightning Dan	1.7L	$0.00
9/14	08/02/2025	6	No NR	$40,000.00	Launceston	2698m	Neutral	Dylan Ford	2:00.1	4	1. Magnetic Terror NZ 2. Star Major 3. Just Tiger	58.4L	$18.00
8/10	02/02/2025	21	NR 75 to 105	$12,000.00	Hobart	2090m	Neutral	Dylan Ford	1:58.8	6	1. Magnetic Terror NZ 2. Keayang Fitzy 3. Rubins Plight	15.2L	$6.00
2/6	20/01/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Hobart	2090m	Good	Dylan Ford		0	1. Mickey Oh 2. Sebs Choice 3. Can Feel The Fury NZ	0.1L	$0.00
8/12	12/01/2025	8	No NR	$40,000.00	Hobart	2579m	Neutral	Dylan Ford	1:59.6	1	1. The Shallows 2. Blitzern 3. Stepping Stones	29.4L	$7.00
9/10	04/01/2025	21	No NR	$17,500.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Zac Phillips	1:51.6	7	1. Tango Tara NZ 2. Our Vincent Can Gogh NZ 3. Tiger Band Wagon	15.9L	$34.00
6/7	14/12/2024	15	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Zac Phillips	1:56.8	1	1. Bulletproof Boy 2. Tango Tara NZ 3. Young Bluey	2.0L	$51.00
6/8	29/11/2024	531	NR up to 90	$9,790.00	Wagga	1740m	Neutral	Zac Phillips	1:54.0	2	1. Scared Stiff NZ 2. Skittle Bomb NZ 3. Jilliby Fabio	5.2L	$2.70
4/6	21/11/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		Zac Phillips		0	1. Dangerous 2. Perfect Stride NZ 3. Western Sonador	20L	$0.00

Better Eclipse (4)5352146x76

Trainer: Jess Tubbs (Myrniong)12 mths 82: 24-14-12

Driver: James Herbertson

7 yo BR G

Sire: BETTERTHANCHEDDAR (USA)

Dam: POWER OF ECLIPSE (AUS)

Stats

Career82: 24-14-12

LTS$1,324,310.00

BMR1:47.60

TS29: 9-5-3

Win %29.27%

Place %60.98%

Comments

Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 6th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.58 beaten 12 m by Tango Tara (1:59.80) in No NR on May 3 at $8.50. The start before 7th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, beaten 17 m by Rakero Rebel (2:36.50) in No NR on April 12 at $4.60. Building in fitness and draws better so is a winning chance.

Last Starts 18 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/8	03/05/2025	21	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Craig Demmler	1:52.1	2	1. Tango Tara NZ 2. Rocknroll Hammer NZ 3. Curly James	12.0L	$8.50
7/9	12/04/2025	102	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:52.4	1	1. Rakero Rebel NZ 2. Yambukian 3. Our Vincent Can Gogh NZ	17.8L	$4.60
2/3	01/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Greg Sugars		0	1. Rakero Rebel NZ 2. Better Eclipse 3. Sahara Breeze	4.5L	$0.00
2/4	25/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Greg Sugars		0	1. Rakajed NZ 2. Better Eclipse 3. Hes From Heaven NZ	0.3L	$0.00
6/12	31/12/2024	18		$227,270.00	Alexandra Park	3200m	Neutral	G R Sugars	2:00.7	3	1. Republican Party NZ 2. Merlin NZ 3. Sooner The Bettor NZ	20.3L	$5.70
4/7	13/12/2024	12		$49,770.00	Alexandra Park	2700m	Fast	G R Sugars	2:00.8	0	1. Miki Shan NZ 2. The Big Lebowski NZ 3. Jolimont NZ	8.6L	$3.70
1/11	01/12/2024	16		$22,330.00	Mt Harding	1609m	Good	G R Sugars	1:57.5	9	1. Better Eclipse 2. One Change NZ 3. Built For Glory NZ	1.6L	$1.90
2/12	15/11/2024	3		$181,820.00	Addington	1980m	Fast	G R Sugars	1:58.0	9	1. Merlin NZ 2. Better Eclipse 3. Catch A Wave	3.2L	$15.60

Catalpa Rescue (5)5x33115243

Trainer: Shane Sanderson (Charlton)12 mths 31: 9-7-4

Driver: Abby Sanderson

5 yo B H

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: SOHO SIREN (AUS)

Stats

Career31: 9-7-4

LTS$166,359.00

BMR1:54.81

TS6: 2-0-0

Win %29.03%

Place %64.52%

Comments

Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fourth after showing early speed, behind Sahara Breeze at this track over 2240m in a No NR on April 19 at $13. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third behind Tiger Band Wagon at Swan Hill over 1750m in a NR 65 or better on April 27 at $2.30. Contender.

Last Starts 24 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	27/04/2025	8	NR 65 or better	$8,000.00	Swan Hill	1750m	Neutral	Abby Sanderson	1:54.8	1	1. Tiger Band Wagon 2. Diamond Eclipse 3. Catalpa Rescue	3.4L	$2.30
4/11	19/04/2025	15	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Abby Sanderson	1:53.8	6	1. Sahara Breeze 2. Jilliby Nitro 3. Tango Tara NZ	9.7L	$13.00
2/11	04/04/2025	3	No NR	$30,000.00	Mildura	2600m	Neutral	Abby Sanderson	1:58.9	5	1. Young Bluey 2. Catalpa Rescue 3. Crime Writer	1.9L	$4.60
5/9	01/04/2025	16	No NR	$8,000.00	Mildura	2190m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	1:57.9	3	1. Joe Got Rolled 2. Crime Writer 3. Assassinator	6.1L	$1.10
1/8	16/03/2025	9	No NR	$25,000.00	Charlton	2570m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	1:57.0	3	1. Catalpa Rescue 2. Dangerous 3. Jilliby Nitro	5.1L	$2.20
1/7	07/03/2025	26	NR up to 90	$9,790.00	Wagga	2270m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	1:55.7	7	1. Catalpa Rescue 2. Captains Catch 3. Tick A Loch	4.3L	$2.00
2/4	20/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		Mark Pitt		0	1. Dangerous 2. Catalpa Rescue 3. Curly James	1L	$0.00
1/2	06/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		Abby Sanderson		0	1. Catalpa Rescue 2. Spirit Of Arion NZ	15L	$0.00

Rockandance (6)3531824434

Trainer: A M Butt, S L Smith (Melton)12 mths 57: 9-8-13

Driver: Anthony Butt

6 yo B G

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: NOW AND FOREVER (AUS)

Stats

Career57: 9-8-13

LTS$96,243.00

BMR1:53.60

TS23: 3-0-9

Win %15.79%

Place %52.63%

Comments

Last start 4th (Sr4) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-2.09 beaten 6 m by Meteor Moth (2:41.00) in NR 73 to 83 on May 3 at $61. Two runs back 3rd (Fr3) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.11 beaten 2 m by Rakero Slammer (2:01.50) in NR 80 to 89 on April 5 at $4.20. Finds a few better. Not keen on his chances in this field.

Last Starts 18 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/11	03/05/2025	28	NR 73 to 83	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:55.7	4	1. Meteor Moth 2. Jaccka Connor NZ 3. Repelling	6.9L	$61.00
3/10	05/04/2025	14	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Anthony Butt	1:53.6	3	1. Rakero Slammer NZ 2. Dessie Gee 3. Rockandance	1.9L	$4.20
4/9	22/03/2025	14	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Anthony Butt	1:56.2	6	1. Raging Whitebait NZ 2. Repelling 3. Jaccka Connor NZ	8.9L	$9.50
4/10	08/03/2025	7	NR up to 90	$25,000.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Anthony Butt	1:49.2	3	1. Dashing 2. Our Luciano 3. Better Knuckle Up NZ	9.0L	$31.00
2/10	01/03/2025	21	NR up to 85	$20,400.00	Menangle	2300m	Neutral	Anthony Butt	1:54.8	4	1. Dee Roe 2. Rockandance 3. Double Fear	0.1L	$34.00
8/10	08/02/2025	7	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Cranbourne	2080m	Neutral	Anthony Butt	1:55.9	2	1. Skinnydip NZ 2. Corravally Star NZ 3. Louie Lou I NZ	13.2L	$19.00
1/6	14/05/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m		A M Butt		0	1. Rockandance 2. Aussiepride 3. Smart Man	1.5L	$0.00
1/5	22/10/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Coolamon	1760m	Good	P A Hillier		0	1. Rockandance 2. Bretts Hope 3. The Kid Billy	3L	$0.00

Jilliby Nitro (7)7374346825

Trainer: M A Lee, P Lee (Terang)12 mths 89: 16-13-18

Driver: Lochie Cook

8 yo BL H

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: KIEWA VALLEY (AUS)

Stats

Career89: 16-13-18

LTS$500,710.00

BMR1:50.30

TS37: 4-8-5

Win %17.98%

Place %52.81%

Comments

Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 1680m at Terang, at the bell was 5th-8.6 beaten 10 m by Odin (1:59.70) in NR 65 or better on April 28 at $5.50. At the start before game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.44 beaten 2 m by Sahara Breeze (2:38.50) in No NR on April 19 at $14. Has claims.

Last Starts 23 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/8	28/04/2025	9	NR 65 or better	$10,000.00	Terang	1680m	Neutral	Jason Lee	1:54.7	7	1. Odin 2. Young Bluey 3. Yambukian	10.0L	$5.50
2/11	19/04/2025	7	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jason Lee	1:53.8	5	1. Sahara Breeze 2. Jilliby Nitro 3. Tango Tara NZ	2.0L	$14.00
8/9	12/04/2025	7	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jason Lee	1:52.4	5	1. Rakero Rebel NZ 2. Yambukian 3. Our Vincent Can Gogh NZ	22.4L	$31.00
6/10	05/04/2025	8	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jason Lee	1:51.7	3	1. Yambukian 2. Bulletproof Boy 3. Tango Tara NZ	15.5L	$15.00
4/7	28/03/2025	12	No NR	$20,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Jason Lee	1:51.9	4	1. Catch A Wave 2. Rocknroll Hammer NZ 3. Yambukian	9.4L	$15.00
3/8	16/03/2025	9	No NR	$25,000.00	Charlton	2570m	Neutral	Lochie Cook	1:57.0	6	1. Catalpa Rescue 2. Dangerous 3. Jilliby Nitro	5.1L	$7.00
2/3	07/04/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Terang	2180m		G A Craven		0	1. Jillibyjacksparrow 2. Jilliby Nitro 3. Rocknallovertheworld NZ	3L	$0.00
1/3	13/02/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Terang	2180m		Glenn Craven		0	1. Jilliby Nitro 2. Code Bailey NZ 3. Highway To Heaven NZ	0L	$0.00