Melton Race 6 - Hertz Melton Trot
RAPID RETURN (11) was racing against stronger opposition last time in, last seen when tackling a G3 here in February. Has won fresh before so with luck from the back row could make a winning return. LADY IN THE SKY (9) is hard to knock with three wins and a placing from her last four starts. Draws on the back row but has put together a decent record at this venue and distance. MITCHELL WRAP (10) has been solid of late including a placing last time out at Geelong. Go well. MAORIS MAC (12) draws wide on the back row but enjoys a class drop and will be fitter for recent racing. CALL ME JACK (1) looks close to a win after a trio of placings and draws to advantage.

Driver: Ian McMahon
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Susan Is Her Name at this track over 2240m in a NR 60 to 69 on April 12 at $41. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Keayang Lavita at this track over 1720m in a NR 60 to 69 on April 19 at $4. Another strong performance expected.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ian McMahon | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $4.00 |
3/9 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ian McMahon | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 21.1L | $41.00 |
2/11 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ian McMahon | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $23.00 |
7/11 | 29/03/2025 | 130 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ian McMahon | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 22.3L | $34.00 |
1/4 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Ian McMahon | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
4/4 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ian McMahon | 0 |
| 24.6L | $0.00 | |
3/8 | 19/11/2024 | 10 | NR 58 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ian McMahon | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $2.20 |
3/10 | 09/11/2024 | 15 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ian McMahon | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $51.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 2240m after racing wide at this track beaten 20 m by Susan Is Her Name (2:44.70) in NR 70 to 85 on May 3 at $26. Go well.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 03/05/2025 | 17 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 20.1L | $26.00 |
10/10 | 16/04/2025 | 5 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | John Justice | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 134.4L | $3.20 |
1/9 | 11/04/2025 | 21 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.4 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
3/8 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 | |
9/10 | 21/03/2025 | 154 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | John Justice | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 96.0L | $5.00 |
1/6 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
2/7 | 18/10/2024 | 20 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 | |
8/8 | 28/09/2024 | 7 | NR 50 to 59 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | John Justice | 3 |
| 139.6L | $12.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Having her second run back from a spell. Solid effort when 3rd (10m Fr3) over 2150m at Bendigo, at the bell was 7th-16 beaten 19 m by Tictok (2:43.90) in No NR on April 30 at $11. Can progress.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 30/04/2025 | 185 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.1 | 0 |
| 19.6L | $11.00 |
2/3 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
4/9 | 27/10/2024 | 15 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $5.00 |
7/12 | 12/10/2024 | 10 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 31.9L | $151.00 |
4/10 | 02/10/2024 | 12 | NR 50 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $7.50 |
1/12 | 20/09/2024 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.5 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $21.00 |
5/10 | 06/09/2024 | 7 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 32.7L | $61.00 |
3/10 | 30/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Crystal Hackett | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at Geelong beaten 30 m by Jilliby Ballerini (1:59.20) in NR 60 to 69 on May 2 at $31. Two runs back was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track was 5th-9.59 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Keayang Lavita (2:05.50) in NR 60 to 69 on April 19 at $19. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 02/05/2025 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 28.9L | $31.00 |
5/9 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $19.00 |
6/9 | 12/04/2025 | 126 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 36.2L | $101.00 |
5/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 30.8L | $0.00 | |
5/10 | 07/12/2024 | 10 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Zac Phillips | 1:57.4 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $11.00 |
1/9 | 27/11/2024 | 12 | NR 54 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $2.10 |
2/8 | 15/11/2024 | 25 | 0W/15 0K stake/6 Months | $9,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
3/5 | 09/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | C A Alford | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Newberry
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 8th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 25 m by Keayang Lavita (2:05.50) in NR 60 to 69 on April 19 at $23. Two runs back came from midfield and won by a nose (10m Fr1) at Shepparton (2:49.80) beating Aldebaran Demi in No NR on April 15 at $10 at the bell was 3rd-4. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 19/04/2025 | 4 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Newberry | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 26.8L | $23.00 |
1/12 | 15/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 2:04.2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
10/12 | 08/04/2025 | 10 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 2:04.3 | 0 |
| 58.0L | $18.00 |
10/11 | 29/03/2025 | 170 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 31.1L | $61.00 |
1/4 | 06/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Matthew Newberry | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
1/6 | 27/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | M Newberry | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
9/9 | 10/10/2024 | 5 | NR 55 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 88.9L | $41.00 |
7/8 | 05/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 114.1L | $126.00 |

Driver: Austin Mifsud
Stats
Comments
4th (Sr5) over 2150m at Bendigo, at the bell was 9th-15.7m 2WWC beaten 14 m by Tictok (2:39.10) in NR 57 to 66 on April 23 at $21. Before that 5th (20m Fr3) over 2190m at Shepparton, at the bell was 9th-15.48 beaten 8 m by Nordic Reign (2:49.80) in No NR on April 15 at $5.50. Looking to others.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 23/04/2025 | 8 | NR 57 to 66 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $21.00 |
5/12 | 15/04/2025 | 10 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:04.2 | 0 |
| 8.6L | $5.50 |
8/11 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 32.4L | $17.00 |
5/6 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 25.6L | $101.00 |
7/10 | 15/03/2025 | 13 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $151.00 |
2/12 | 02/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Boort | 2612m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:06.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
2/3 | 26/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 2400m | Riley Mitchell | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 05/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 0m | Riley Mitchell | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony Butt
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start won by 5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at Cranbourne (2:34.10) beating Rocky Valley in NR 54 to 62 on May 4 at $2.40. In good form and is among the leading chances.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 04/05/2025 | 17 | NR 54 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | R Mitchell | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $2.40 |
3/11 | 17/04/2025 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | R Mitchell | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $5.00 |
1/12 | 02/04/2025 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $4.80 |
1/12 | 23/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |
6/8 | 14/03/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $4.20 |
2/9 | 07/03/2025 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
2/5 | 12/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 25/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | B Angove | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Keayang Lavita at this track over 1720m in a NR 60 to 69 on April 19 at $14. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after being driven well back, behind Jilliby Ballerini at Geelong over 1609m in a NR 60 to 69 on May 2 at $8. Major player.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 02/05/2025 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $8.00 |
4/9 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $14.00 |
5/9 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 35.0L | $71.00 |
7/11 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 13.6L | $6.00 |
8/11 | 29/03/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 21.9L | $9.50 |
1/11 | 15/03/2025 | 10 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $3.20 |
1/6 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
1/7 | 05/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D Douglas | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run she 8th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track, beaten 35 m by Queen Elida (2:02.80) in G3 NR 75 or better M on February 22 at $14. Well-placed for a winning return.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 22/02/2025 | 28 | NR 75 or better | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 33.4L | $14.00 |
5/10 | 25/01/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $5.50 |
7/9 | 11/01/2025 | 49 | NR 75 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 17.9L | $4.00 |
1/5 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
3/8 | 23/11/2024 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $5.00 |
2/10 | 09/11/2024 | 13 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
6/10 | 27/10/2024 | 43 | NR 56 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Maryborough | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 49.7L | $3.00 |
1/5 | 16/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | M Pitt | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 9th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track well beaten by Pinnie (2:45.30) in NR 70 to 85 on May 3 at $7. The run before 9th (Fr2) over 2240m after racing wide at this track was 7th-12.9 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Aldebaran Acrux (2:45.00) in NR 70 to 85 on April 19 at $2.60. Worth another chance. Fitter and down in grade could show more.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Joshua Aiken | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 262.2L | $7.00 |
9/11 | 19/04/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Joshua Aiken | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $2.60 |
5/11 | 05/04/2025 | 175 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Joshua Aiken | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 20.9L | $3.00 |
5/8 | 27/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Joshua Aiken | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
1/2 | 20/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Joshua Aiken | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
3/12 | 12/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Joshua Aiken | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 23.6L | $26.00 |
2/8 | 05/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Joshua Aiken | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $19.00 |
3/8 | 28/09/2024 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Joshua Aiken | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $19.00 |