Melton Race 8 - Vhrc Maiden Trot
PRINCESS DU FER (9) has yet to miss the top-four and gave a good sight at her latest appearance at Bendigo, leading and sticking on for second. Draws on the back row but has the fitness edge on a few of these and with even luck she could break through. CHICAGO CRAZE (2) made a solid return at his latest appearance, finishing second to a runaway winner at Bendigo. Should strip fitter and is aided by another advantageous draw. ALDEBARAN ZENDAYA (4) hasn't raced since a third at this circuit on debut 11 months ago but placed in a recent trial so could make her presence felt. GIANVITO (7) hasn't been far away of late. Respect.

Driver: Ross Graham
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Comes here second-up after eight days. Lacklustre first-up performance when hung in on scoring up, 11th (Fr7) over 2200m at Ballarat well beaten by Hilltop Hugh (2:48.30) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on June 12 at $26. Hasn't done enough yet.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/12 | 12/06/2025 | 118 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:03.1 | 7 |
| 213.3L | $26.00 |
2/7 | 02/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
10/10 | 14/02/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:03.4 | 5 |
| 128.7L | $7.50 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
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Comments
Having his second run back from a spell. Solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 2150m at Bendigo beaten 35 m by Kinvara Kate (2:43.10) in 3yo MAIDEN on June 11 at $13. Fitter and should play a big role.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 11/06/2025 | 193 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 33.8L | $13.00 |
3/6 | 03/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 18.7L | $0.00 | |
5/6 | 30/11/2024 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 2:02.7 | 5 |
| 48.5L | $61.00 |
3/6 | 23/11/2024 | 5 | No NR | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $21.00 |
4/5 | 18/11/2024 | 21 | No NR | $3,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 2:02.4 | 5 |
| 50.5L | $23.00 |
4/7 | 28/10/2024 | 14 | No NR | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 2:08.6 | 1 |
| 81.9L | $8.00 |
8/9 | 14/10/2024 | 8 | No NR | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 2:07.1 | 2 |
| 272.2L | $4.60 |
4/5 | 25/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Bernadette Page | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Magri
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Comes here second-up after eight days. Lacklustre first-up performance when 10th (Sr3) over 2200m at Ballarat well beaten by Hilltop Hugh (2:48.30) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on June 12 at $101. Prefer others.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 12/06/2025 | 95 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | David Magri | 2:03.1 | 3 |
| 94.4L | $101.00 |
5/8 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | David Magri | 2:09.4 | 2 |
| 74.7L | $4.40 |
3/7 | 02/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | David Magri | 2:03.5 | 3 |
| 55.9L | $5.50 |
6/9 | 23/02/2025 | 23 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | David Magri | 2:06.0 | 1 |
| 32.0L | $26.00 |
1/4 | 16/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Magri | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
7/10 | 31/01/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | David Magri | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 47.8L | $10.00 |
2/7 | 17/01/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | David Magri | 2:07.5 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $2.30 |
1/6 | 03/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | David Magri | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Three-year-old filly facing the starter for the second time. At debut good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, beaten 45 m by Carla Pixie (2:12.90) in 2yo MAIDEN on July 17 at $13. Looking for a good return.
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 | 05/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1660m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
5/5 | 06/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | John Caldow | 0 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 17/07/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | J J Caldow | 2:04.3 | 2 |
| 45.5L | $13.00 |

Driver: Neil McCallum
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Sky Flair at Cranbourne over 1609m in a MAIDEN on May 25 at $34. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.75 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Kyvalley Jenny at Cranbourne over 2080m in a MAIDEN on June 15 at $8.50. Working up to a win.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 15/06/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Neil McCallum | 2:06.5 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
3/9 | 25/05/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Neil McCallum | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $34.00 |
8/12 | 21/05/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Neil McCallum | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 38.4L | $31.00 |
4/10 | 14/05/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Neil McCallum | 2:06.9 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $4.00 |
2/6 | 07/05/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Neil McCallum | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $41.00 |
8/9 | 02/05/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Neil McCallum | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 58.0L | $10.00 |
6/7 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 83.4L | $0.00 | |
3/4 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N McCallum | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr5) over 2200m at Ballarat, beaten 24 m by Hilltop Hugh (2:48.30) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on June 12 at $6.50. At his previous start 4th (Sr4) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 5th-9.97 beaten 9 m by Wind Chaser (2:08.90) in MAIDEN on May 29 at $3.60. Go well.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 12/06/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:03.1 | 5 |
| 24.2L | $6.50 |
4/10 | 29/05/2025 | 62 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.7 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $3.60 |
6/8 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:04.4 | 4 |
| 68.4L | $3.30 |
10/12 | 21/03/2025 | 3 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.3 | 6 |
| 47.3L | $8.50 |
6/7 | 18/03/2025 | 91 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:04.5 | 6 |
| 144.5L | $2.50 |
1/7 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 | |
11/11 | 17/12/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Zac Phillips | 2:02.9 | 5 |
| 505.3L | $12.00 |
2/4 | 12/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Zac Phillips | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into third after a quick start, behind Ijustcalledtosay at Maryborough over 1690m in a MAIDEN on May 21 at $2.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Watts Up The Hill at Bendigo over 2150m in a 3yo MAIDEN on June 4 at $2. 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 | 04/06/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:03.5 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $2.00 |
3/12 | 21/05/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 11.2L | $2.70 |
3/11 | 09/05/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $16.00 |
4/9 | 02/05/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 47.0L | $6.50 |
2/8 | 24/04/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 2:06.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
4/12 | 11/04/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $8.00 |
3/5 | 02/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 | |
5/8 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 141.8L | $0.00 |