Melton Race 9 - Aldebaran Park Trotters Free For All
HARRY STAMPER (6) came from this draw to find winning form at this circuit and distance two back before venturing north to place from a wider barrier against some strong rivals at Menangle last week. In form and has strong claims. PARISIAN ARTISTE (3) has the hoof on the till after finishing runner-up in three of his last four starts, the latest when off a 30m handicap in the Bendigo Cup. Threat from a good draw. ALDEBARAN ZEUS (5) is back from a let-up but had enough speed to lead from a similar draw to this and win here earlier in the campaign. WATTS UP PARTYTIME (2) has been solid in both starts since winning from the back row and draws to advantage as does PLYMOUTH CHUBB (1) who improved to place from a wider barrier last time.

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Harry Stamper at this track over 2240m in a No NR on April 5 at $11. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after a quick start, behind Keayang Zahara at this track over 1720m in a No NR on May 3 at $41. Draws well and could be getting back to his best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 03/05/2025 | 28 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 11.4L | $41.00 |
8/10 | 05/04/2025 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 26.0L | $11.00 |
5/10 | 15/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.3 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $19.00 |
7/7 | 07/03/2025 | 6 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 23.0L | $7.00 |
5/8 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.1 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $6.00 |
7/8 | 22/02/2025 | 8 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.7 | 0 |
| 39.6L | $18.00 |
2/4 | 18/10/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | G Campbell | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
1/6 | 27/03/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | J W Ainsworth | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1720m NR 70 to 85 on March 29. Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr4) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 4th-8.52 beaten 11 m by Keayang Zahara (2:03.10) in No NR on May 3 at $23. Likely to make his presence felt.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6 | 03/05/2025 | 28 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $23.00 |
3/10 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $8.00 |
1/11 | 29/03/2025 | 21 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $1.60 |
6/10 | 08/03/2025 | 14 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:51.9 | 10 |
| 20.3L | $34.00 |
1/2 | 25/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
1/8 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $1.90 |
7/9 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $1.85 |
3/11 | 07/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 1.75 m finishing second behind Wish Upona Dream at Charlton over 2570m in a No NR on March 16 at $1.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing second behind Harold Smith at Bendigo over 2650m in a LR No NR on April 23 at $4.60. Close to a win.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 23/04/2025 | 38 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Bendigo | 2650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.0 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $4.60 |
2/5 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
2/9 | 16/03/2025 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Charlton | 2570m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.8 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.60 |
6/7 | 07/03/2025 | 6 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 22.3L | $4.40 |
2/8 | 01/03/2025 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $3.30 |
3/6 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
8/11 | 08/02/2025 | 56 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2555m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 36.1L | $5.00 |
10/12 | 14/12/2024 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 44.9L | $14.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
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Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Sr4) over 2150m at Bendigo beaten 23 m by Tictok (2:39.10) in NR 57 to 66 on April 23 at $61. Before that 8th (20m Fr1) over 2190m at Shepparton, at the bell was 11th-16.51 beaten 12 m by Nordic Reign (2:49.80) in No NR on April 15 at $26. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/12 | 23/04/2025 | 8 | NR 57 to 66 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 23.9L | $61.00 |
8/12 | 15/04/2025 | 31 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:04.2 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $26.00 |
4/4 | 15/03/2025 | 35 | NR 56 or better | $9,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2580m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:12.0 | 0 |
| 37.0L | $5.00 |
4/5 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | T K Larsen | 0 |
| 35.5L | $0.00 | |
7/8 | 08/02/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 119.1L | $26.00 |
9/10 | 25/01/2025 | 19 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 102.0L | $61.00 |
7/8 | 06/01/2025 | 9 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Cobram | 2678m | W | T K Larsen | 2:05.5 | 3 |
| 25.9L | $13.00 |
5/7 | 26/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 9th-22.21 beaten 17 m by Harry Stamper (2:45.40) in No NR on April 5 at $9. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1720m at this track, beaten 13 m by Arcee Phoenix (2:03.70) in No NR on March 22 at $13. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.8 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $9.00 |
3/6 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $13.00 |
5/10 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:51.9 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $19.00 |
1/8 | 01/03/2025 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $3.10 |
5/11 | 08/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2555m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.9 | 6 |
| 20.1L | $4.80 |
5/10 | 01/02/2025 | - | No NR | $250,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $101.00 |
1/2 | 30/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 | ||
2/4 | 27/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | C A Alford | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony Butt
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr8) over 2300m at Menangle, at the bell was leading 1.22 beaten 3.5 m by London To A Brick (2:50.30) in No NR on May 3 at $3.40. Two runs back won by 3.5 m as favourite (Fr6) at this track (2:45.40) beating Im Bobby in No NR on April 5 at $2.80 at the bell was leading 3.52. Strong claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 03/05/2025 | 28 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Anthony Butt | 1:59.1 | 8 |
| 3.7L | $3.40 |
2/7 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Adrian Pace | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
1/10 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $2.80 |
4/11 | 29/03/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:00.7 | 0 |
| 9.6L | $3.60 |
3/10 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $6.50 |
3/8 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $4.80 |
2/8 | 22/02/2025 | 49 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $26.00 |
1/4 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 117.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 49 days ago at this track over 2760m, before that 6th (10m Fr1) over 2570m at Charlton, beaten 65 m by Wish Upona Dream (3:17.60) in No NR on March 16 at $4.60. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 22/03/2025 | 6 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 29.7L | $61.00 |
6/9 | 16/03/2025 | 16 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Charlton | 2570m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:03.8 | 0 |
| 63.0L | $4.60 |
2/10 | 28/02/2025 | 6 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2570m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.5 | 0 |
| 5.7L | $5.50 |
4/8 | 22/02/2025 | 8 | NR 75 or better | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $71.00 |
7/7 | 14/02/2025 | 69 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Terang | 2680m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 22.1L | $41.00 |
1/5 | 01/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Bellman | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
3/7 | 07/12/2024 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $5.00 |
1/3 | 07/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 34L | $0.00 |