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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:Good
Weather:N/A
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:2240m
1
Silk
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 11 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/828/04/202516NR 65 or better$10,000.00Terang1680mNeutralKate Gath1:54.71
  • 1. Odin
  • 2. Young Bluey
  • 3. Yambukian
1.2L$2.00
2/912/04/20257No NR$22,500.00Melton2240mNeutralKate Gath1:52.44
  • 1. Rakero Rebel NZ
  • 2. Yambukian
  • 3. Our Vincent Can Gogh NZ
0.2L$4.00
1/1005/04/20258No NR$22,500.00Melton1720mNeutralJordan Leedham1:51.76
  • 1. Yambukian
  • 2. Bulletproof Boy
  • 3. Tango Tara NZ
0.1L$3.60
3/728/03/202513No NR$20,000.00Geelong1609mNeutralJordan Leedham1:51.95
  • 1. Catch A Wave
  • 2. Rocknroll Hammer NZ
  • 3. Yambukian
5.7L$5.00
1/815/03/202514NR up to 105$17,500.00Melton1720mNeutralKate Gath1:53.11
  • 1. Yambukian
  • 2. Rocknroll Hammer NZ
  • 3. Pas Guarantee
1.1L$3.30
6/1001/03/202524No NR$22,500.00Melton2240mNeutralJordan Leedham1:54.61
  • 1. Rakero Rebel NZ
  • 2. Rocknroll Hammer NZ
  • 3. The Lost Storm
6.7L$23.00
1/328/01/2025-Trial$0.00Melton1720mJordan Leedham0
  • 1. Yambukian
  • 2. Fun To Love NZ
  • 3. Skip To Me Lou
15.5L$0.00
1/426/03/2024-Trial$0.00Melton1720mJordan Leedham0
  • 1. Yambukian
  • 2. Hittheroadjack NZ
  • 3. Jilliby Adore
8.5L$0.00
2
Silk
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 11 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
4/828/04/20259NR 65 or better$10,000.00Terang1680mNeutralAmy Day1:54.75
  • 1. Odin
  • 2. Young Bluey
  • 3. Yambukian
3.7L$6.00
9/1119/04/202514No NR$22,500.00Melton2240mNeutralAmy Day1:53.83
  • 1. Sahara Breeze
  • 2. Jilliby Nitro
  • 3. Tango Tara NZ
28.9L$13.00
4/1005/04/2025154No NR$22,500.00Melton1720mNeutralAmy Day1:51.75
  • 1. Yambukian
  • 2. Bulletproof Boy
  • 3. Tango Tara NZ
13.8L$34.00
1/426/03/2025-Trial$0.00Hamilton2106mMatthew Craven0
  • 1. Bettor Isolate
  • 2. Ranger Rick NZ
  • 3. Pick Up Elvis
6L$0.00
4/1002/11/20247No NR$22,500.00Melton1720mNeutralAmy Day1:52.23
  • 1. Triple Eight NZ
  • 2. Serg Blanco NZ
  • 3. Helluva NZ
3.2L$6.00
3/826/10/202422No NR$22,500.00Melton2240mNeutralAmy Day1:53.22
  • 1. Triple Eight NZ
  • 2. Exotic Bushranger
  • 3. Bettor Isolate
4.9L$17.00
8/1004/10/20247NR 80$10,000.00Geelong1609mWAmy Day1:54.55
  • 1. Bulletproof Boy
  • 2. Helluva NZ
  • 3. Rakero Slammer NZ
5.5L$2.60
3/524/09/2024-Trial$0.00Terang2180mAmy Day0
  • 1. Dee Roe
  • 2. Young Bluey
  • 3. Bettor Isolate
6L$0.00
3
Silk
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 3 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/406/05/2025-Trial$0.00Melton2240mGoodT R Ford0
  • 1. Justalittlesip NZ
  • 2. Sebs Choice
  • 3. Lightning Dan
1.7L$0.00
9/1408/02/20256No NR$40,000.00Launceston2698mNeutralDylan Ford2:00.14
  • 1. Magnetic Terror NZ
  • 2. Star Major
  • 3. Just Tiger
58.4L$18.00
8/1002/02/202521NR 75 to 105$12,000.00Hobart2090mNeutralDylan Ford1:58.86
  • 1. Magnetic Terror NZ
  • 2. Keayang Fitzy
  • 3. Rubins Plight
15.2L$6.00
2/620/01/2025-Trial$0.00Hobart2090mGoodDylan Ford0
  • 1. Mickey Oh
  • 2. Sebs Choice
  • 3. Can Feel The Fury NZ
0.1L$0.00
8/1212/01/20258No NR$40,000.00Hobart2579mNeutralDylan Ford1:59.61
  • 1. The Shallows
  • 2. Blitzern
  • 3. Stepping Stones
29.4L$7.00
9/1004/01/202521No NR$17,500.00Bendigo1650mNeutralZac Phillips1:51.67
  • 1. Tango Tara NZ
  • 2. Our Vincent Can Gogh NZ
  • 3. Tiger Band Wagon
15.9L$34.00
6/714/12/202415No NR$22,500.00Melton2240mNeutralZac Phillips1:56.81
  • 1. Bulletproof Boy
  • 2. Tango Tara NZ
  • 3. Young Bluey
2.0L$51.00
6/829/11/2024531NR up to 90$9,790.00Wagga1740mNeutralZac Phillips1:54.02
  • 1. Scared Stiff NZ
  • 2. Skittle Bomb NZ
  • 3. Jilliby Fabio
5.2L$2.70
4/621/11/2024-Trial$0.00Shepparton2190mZac Phillips0
  • 1. Dangerous
  • 2. Perfect Stride NZ
  • 3. Western Sonador
20L$0.00
4
Silk
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 6 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
6/803/05/202521No NR$22,500.00Melton1720mNeutralCraig Demmler1:52.12
  • 1. Tango Tara NZ
  • 2. Rocknroll Hammer NZ
  • 3. Curly James
12.0L$8.50
7/912/04/2025102No NR$22,500.00Melton2240mNeutralKerryn Manning1:52.41
  • 1. Rakero Rebel NZ
  • 2. Yambukian
  • 3. Our Vincent Can Gogh NZ
17.8L$4.60
2/301/04/2025-Trial$0.00Melton2240mGoodGreg Sugars0
  • 1. Rakero Rebel NZ
  • 2. Better Eclipse
  • 3. Sahara Breeze
4.5L$0.00
2/425/03/2025-Trial$0.00Melton2240mGoodGreg Sugars0
  • 1. Rakajed NZ
  • 2. Better Eclipse
  • 3. Hes From Heaven NZ
0.3L$0.00
6/1231/12/202418$227,270.00Alexandra Park3200mNeutralG R Sugars2:00.73
  • 1. Republican Party NZ
  • 2. Merlin NZ
  • 3. Sooner The Bettor NZ
20.3L$5.70
4/713/12/202412$49,770.00Alexandra Park2700mFastG R Sugars2:00.80
  • 1. Miki Shan NZ
  • 2. The Big Lebowski NZ
  • 3. Jolimont NZ
8.6L$3.70
1/1101/12/202416$22,330.00Mt Harding1609mGoodG R Sugars1:57.59
  • 1. Better Eclipse
  • 2. One Change NZ
  • 3. Built For Glory NZ
1.6L$1.90
2/1215/11/20243$181,820.00Addington1980mFastG R Sugars1:58.09
  • 1. Merlin NZ
  • 2. Better Eclipse
  • 3. Catch A Wave
3.2L$15.60
5
Silk
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 12 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/827/04/20258NR 65 or better$8,000.00Swan Hill1750mNeutralAbby Sanderson1:54.81
  • 1. Tiger Band Wagon
  • 2. Diamond Eclipse
  • 3. Catalpa Rescue
3.4L$2.30
4/1119/04/202515No NR$22,500.00Melton2240mNeutralAbby Sanderson1:53.86
  • 1. Sahara Breeze
  • 2. Jilliby Nitro
  • 3. Tango Tara NZ
9.7L$13.00
2/1104/04/20253No NR$30,000.00Mildura2600mNeutralAbby Sanderson1:58.95
  • 1. Young Bluey
  • 2. Catalpa Rescue
  • 3. Crime Writer
1.9L$4.60
5/901/04/202516No NR$8,000.00Mildura2190mNeutralRyan Sanderson1:57.93
  • 1. Joe Got Rolled
  • 2. Crime Writer
  • 3. Assassinator
6.1L$1.10
1/816/03/20259No NR$25,000.00Charlton2570mNeutralRyan Sanderson1:57.03
  • 1. Catalpa Rescue
  • 2. Dangerous
  • 3. Jilliby Nitro
5.1L$2.20
1/707/03/202526NR up to 90$9,790.00Wagga2270mNeutralRyan Sanderson1:55.77
  • 1. Catalpa Rescue
  • 2. Captains Catch
  • 3. Tick A Loch
4.3L$2.00
2/420/02/2025-Trial$0.00Shepparton2190mMark Pitt0
  • 1. Dangerous
  • 2. Catalpa Rescue
  • 3. Curly James
1L$0.00
1/206/02/2025-Trial$0.00Shepparton2190mAbby Sanderson0
  • 1. Catalpa Rescue
  • 2. Spirit Of Arion NZ
15L$0.00
6
Silk
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 6 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
4/1103/05/202528NR 73 to 83$15,000.00Melton2240mNeutralJohn Caldow1:55.74
  • 1. Meteor Moth
  • 2. Jaccka Connor NZ
  • 3. Repelling
6.9L$61.00
3/1005/04/202514NR 80 to 89$17,500.00Melton1720mNeutralAnthony Butt1:53.63
  • 1. Rakero Slammer NZ
  • 2. Dessie Gee
  • 3. Rockandance
1.9L$4.20
4/922/03/202514NR 70 to 85$17,500.00Melton2240mNeutralAnthony Butt1:56.26
  • 1. Raging Whitebait NZ
  • 2. Repelling
  • 3. Jaccka Connor NZ
8.9L$9.50
4/1008/03/20257NR up to 90$25,000.00Menangle1609mNeutralAnthony Butt1:49.23
  • 1. Dashing
  • 2. Our Luciano
  • 3. Better Knuckle Up NZ
9.0L$31.00
2/1001/03/202521NR up to 85$20,400.00Menangle2300mNeutralAnthony Butt1:54.84
  • 1. Dee Roe
  • 2. Rockandance
  • 3. Double Fear
0.1L$34.00
8/1008/02/20257NR 80 to 89$17,500.00Cranbourne2080mNeutralAnthony Butt1:55.92
  • 1. Skinnydip NZ
  • 2. Corravally Star NZ
  • 3. Louie Lou I NZ
13.2L$19.00
1/614/05/2024-Trial$0.00Melton1720mA M Butt0
  • 1. Rockandance
  • 2. Aussiepride
  • 3. Smart Man
1.5L$0.00
1/522/10/2023-Trial$0.00Coolamon1760mGoodP A Hillier0
  • 1. Rockandance
  • 2. Bretts Hope
  • 3. The Kid Billy
3L$0.00
7
Silk
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 11 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
5/828/04/20259NR 65 or better$10,000.00Terang1680mNeutralJason Lee1:54.77
  • 1. Odin
  • 2. Young Bluey
  • 3. Yambukian
10.0L$5.50
2/1119/04/20257No NR$22,500.00Melton2240mNeutralJason Lee1:53.85
  • 1. Sahara Breeze
  • 2. Jilliby Nitro
  • 3. Tango Tara NZ
2.0L$14.00
8/912/04/20257No NR$22,500.00Melton2240mNeutralJason Lee1:52.45
  • 1. Rakero Rebel NZ
  • 2. Yambukian
  • 3. Our Vincent Can Gogh NZ
22.4L$31.00
6/1005/04/20258No NR$22,500.00Melton1720mNeutralJason Lee1:51.73
  • 1. Yambukian
  • 2. Bulletproof Boy
  • 3. Tango Tara NZ
15.5L$15.00
4/728/03/202512No NR$20,000.00Geelong1609mNeutralJason Lee1:51.94
  • 1. Catch A Wave
  • 2. Rocknroll Hammer NZ
  • 3. Yambukian
9.4L$15.00
3/816/03/20259No NR$25,000.00Charlton2570mNeutralLochie Cook1:57.06
  • 1. Catalpa Rescue
  • 2. Dangerous
  • 3. Jilliby Nitro
5.1L$7.00
2/307/04/2024-Trial$0.00Terang2180mG A Craven0
  • 1. Jillibyjacksparrow
  • 2. Jilliby Nitro
  • 3. Rocknallovertheworld NZ
3L$0.00
1/313/02/2023-Trial$0.00Terang2180mGlenn Craven0
  • 1. Jilliby Nitro
  • 2. Code Bailey NZ
  • 3. Highway To Heaven NZ
0L$0.00

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