Melton Race 6 - 2Construct Trot Handicap
BENNIE AND THE JETS (1) finished fourth last start, beaten 3.5 metres at Bendigo over 1650m. Steps up a level but with the advantage of the pole position, he is good enough to cope. HATCHBACK (9) ran seventh last start at this track over 1720m, beaten 24 metres. Has the ability and should be right in the finish. ZAREM (8) resumes. Last appeared when a modest effort over 2760m at this track ten weeks ago. With a quick beginning, he can make his presence felt. TRIPOD (7) is the best of the rest after finishing fourth over 1720m at this track last time out. Use the market as your best guide.

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Resumed when beaten 3.5 m fourth behind Dels Destiny at Bendigo over 1650m in a NR 50 to 56 on May 28. Will be a different proposition this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 28/05/2025 | 116 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $5.00 |
1/5 | 15/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | T Potter | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
10/10 | 01/02/2025 | 34 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:51.6 | 2 |
| 112.8L | $101.00 |
4/4 | 30/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | T Potter | 0 |
| 30.2L | $0.00 | ||
5/7 | 29/12/2024 | 28 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:05.3 | 0 |
| 32.5L | $2.30 |
7/11 | 01/12/2024 | 5 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Stawell | 2600m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 2:04.6 | 1 |
| 115.7L | $5.00 |
1/8 | 26/11/2024 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $2.00 |
8/9 | 20/11/2024 | 13 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 49.3L | $2.90 |

Driver: Anthony O'Connor
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2180m after being wide early at Terang, beaten 11 m by Jack Sprat (2:43.90) in NR up to 59 on May 19 at $6.50. Two runs back 8th (Fr7) over 2200m after racing wide at Ballarat, beaten 15 m by Jakarta (2:45.40) in NR 56 to 64 on May 8 at $41. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 19/05/2025 | 11 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Anthony O'Connor | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $6.50 |
8/9 | 08/05/2025 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | N A O'Connor | 2:01.0 | 7 |
| 15.5L | $41.00 |
4/11 | 28/04/2025 | 17 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Anthony O'Connor | 2:02.4 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
7/9 | 11/04/2025 | 16 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony O'Connor | 2:02.4 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $9.00 |
1/8 | 26/03/2025 | 12 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Anthony O'Connor | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $3.90 |
3/8 | 14/03/2025 | 9 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony O'Connor | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
3/6 | 06/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | A X O'Connor | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
2/2 | 23/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | X V O'Connor | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 30 m by Mega Spur (2:46.80) in NR 60 to 69 on May 31 at $41. At the run before solid effort when 3rd (10m Fr2) over 2150m at Kilmore beaten 5 m by Johns Boy (2:46.40) in No NR on May 15 at $4.80. Better than the last run and is a leading chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 31/05/2025 | 16 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 32.1L | $41.00 |
3/8 | 15/05/2025 | 15 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2150m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:03.4 | 0 |
| 5.2L | $4.80 |
10/10 | 30/04/2025 | 10 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:02.1 | 0 |
| 192.5L | $5.50 |
1/9 | 20/04/2025 | 39 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2130m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.9 | 0 |
| 2.2L | $2.40 |
3/12 | 12/03/2025 | 10 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:03.3 | 0 |
| 3.9L | $7.00 |
3/9 | 02/03/2025 | 11 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $3.60 |
2/3 | 06/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2150m | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
3/8 | 12/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fred Spiteri | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nick Beale
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish last start at Shepparton and two back 11th (Fr4) over 2150m after showing early speed at Bendigo beaten 50 m by Tictok (2:39.10) in NR 57 to 66 on April 23 at $19. Prefer to see him perform well before recommending.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Nick Beale | 0 |
| 18.9L | $0.00 | |
0/7 | 04/05/2025 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 99.0L | $4.80 |
11/12 | 23/04/2025 | 13 | NR 57 to 66 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 47.7L | $19.00 |
4/8 | 10/04/2025 | 5 | NR 54 to 60 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $3.70 |
9/11 | 05/04/2025 | 10 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 35.0L | $71.00 |
3/9 | 26/03/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $6.50 |
1/8 | 14/03/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
1/3 | 23/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Nick Beale | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after three weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when he broke in score up and was out of position at the start 8th (Sr2) over 1609m at Geelong beaten 35 m by Rocky Valley (1:58.30) in NR 56 to 62 on May 16 at $51. This looks a far sterner task.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 16/05/2025 | 111 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 32.9L | $51.00 |
3/4 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 49.7L | $0.00 | |
8/10 | 25/01/2025 | 15 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.6 | 7 |
| 62.1L | $9.00 |
2/7 | 10/01/2025 | 14 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
1/9 | 27/12/2024 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $1.60 |
1/9 | 13/12/2024 | 23 | NR 54 to 60 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $4.20 |
3/9 | 20/11/2024 | 198 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 17.6L | $81.00 |
3/4 | 10/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herbertson | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh after being driven well back, behind Watts Up Partytime at this track over 2240m in a No NR on May 10 at $151. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Rocky Valley at Geelong over 1609m in a NR 56 to 62 on May 16 at $26. Heading the right way and is a leading player.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 16/05/2025 | 6 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $26.00 |
7/7 | 10/05/2025 | 17 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 19.1L | $151.00 |
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 |
5/7 | 26/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Austin Mifsud
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track was 7th-12.18 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Aardies Peak (2:05.60) in NR 60 to 69 on May 10 at $81. At the start before 4th (Sr5) over 2150m at Bendigo was 9th-15.7m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 14 m by Tictok (2:39.10) in NR 57 to 66 on April 23 at $21. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 10/05/2025 | 17 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $81.00 |
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 |
2/3 | 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: Lisa Miles
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he 11th (FT Fr5) over 2760m at this track well beaten by Harold Smith (3:28.40) in No NR on March 29 at $34. Can open the campaign with a win.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Lisa Miles | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
11/11 | 29/03/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 2:00.7 | 5 |
| 189.1L | $34.00 |
5/8 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $41.00 |
6/10 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $41.00 |
7/8 | 01/03/2025 | 98 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 21.9L | $61.00 |
1/5 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
7/8 | 23/11/2024 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 54.8L | $19.00 |
2/7 | 09/11/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $19.00 |

Driver: John Justice
Stats
Comments
Lacklustre performance first-up at this course beaten 24 m seventh but did show some early speed, behind Watts Up Partytime over 1720m in a NR 80 to 105 on May 17. Strips fitter and is a winning chance.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 17/05/2025 | 232 | NR 80 to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 24.4L | $21.00 |
3/5 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 | |
2/3 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
6/12 | 27/09/2024 | 6 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Kilmore | 3150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.6 | 4 |
| 27.3L | $61.00 |
10/11 | 21/09/2024 | 21 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $15.00 |
12/12 | 31/08/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | J D Justice | 2:02.9 | 3 |
| 35.6L | $34.00 |
2/6 | 24/08/2024 | 7 | NR 80 to 105 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $8.50 |
5/6 | 17/08/2024 | 7 | No NR | $24,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | J D Justice | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 39.6L | $81.00 |