Melton Race 3 - Aldebaran Park Trot
NEPHEW OF SONOKO (10) recorded a third successive placing at this circuit when he came from a similar draw for second over this distance last week. Stays in the same grade and if things go his way he could break through. PERFIDIOUS SUE (6) hinted at a return to form when third here last week. Draws wider but should be reaching peak fitness now. LITTLE YANKEE (9) continues a run of second row draws but has produced some good efforts from there including a second two back. DESTRIER (3) added to a string of top-four finishes with his last-start third at Warragul and draws to be competitive again. EBONYS AVENGER (4) should find this easier than recent attempts.

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track beaten 8 m by Remus Phoenix (2:46.40) in NR 70 to 85 on June 14 at $9.50. At her previous start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track beaten 22 m by Jilliby Ballerini (2:45.40) in NR 63 to 79 on May 17 at $21. Can show more from this draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 14/06/2025 | 28 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $9.50 |
7/8 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | NR 63 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 22.8L | $21.00 |
5/10 | 10/05/2025 | 77 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $10.00 |
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 | ||
1/5 | 16/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | M Pitt | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas O'Connor
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track, beaten 7 m by Remus Phoenix (2:46.40) in NR 70 to 85 on June 14 at $16. Two runs back 8th (Fr4) over 1720m at this track, beaten 25 m by Jilliby Ballerini (2:06.10) in NR 72 to 87 on June 7 at $51. Must do more.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | N A O'Connor | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $16.00 |
8/11 | 07/06/2025 | 7 | NR 72 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | N A O'Connor | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 26.7L | $51.00 |
3/10 | 31/05/2025 | 203 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | N A O'Connor | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $18.00 |
4/5 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | N A O'Connor | 0 |
| 20.7L | $0.00 | |
2/3 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Nicholas O'Connor | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
8/10 | 09/11/2024 | 13 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | N A O'Connor | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $81.00 |
2/9 | 27/10/2024 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | N A O'Connor | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
5/12 | 19/10/2024 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | N A O'Connor | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $8.00 |

Driver: Lisa Miles
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Susan Is Her Name at this track over 2240m in a NR 70 to 85 on May 3 at $34. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third behind Pinnie at Warragul over 2627m in a No NR on June 9 at $5. Drawn to be in the finish.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 09/06/2025 | 37 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Warragul | 2627m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 2:03.6 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
4/8 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 21.4L | $34.00 |
3/11 | 19/04/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $26.00 |
6/11 | 05/04/2025 | 91 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 21.9L | $14.00 |
4/8 | 27/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Lisa Miles | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
1/2 | 20/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Lisa Miles | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
4/9 | 04/01/2025 | 8 | NR 66 to 75 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $4.40 |
4/9 | 27/12/2024 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $4.40 |

Driver: Ryan Duffy
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 6 m by Aldebaran Acrux (2:44.30) in No NR M on June 14 at $31. Before that, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track beaten 13 m by Watts Up Partytime (2:04.70) in No NR on June 7 at $101. This suits better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $31.00 |
8/8 | 07/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 13.1L | $101.00 |
8/10 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $61.00 |
7/8 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $23.00 |
5/7 | 17/05/2025 | 49 | NR 80 to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $7.50 |
8/11 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 24.6L | $9.00 |
2/7 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Brad Angove | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
3/3 | 28/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 2400m | Brad Angove | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (FT Fr6) over 2627m at Warragul beaten 6 m by Pinnie (3:23.30) in No NR on June 9 at $3.20. Two runs back 9th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track, beaten 18 m by Imperial Monarch (2:46.30) in NR up to 90 on May 31 at $11. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 09/06/2025 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Warragul | 2627m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:03.6 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $3.20 |
9/10 | 31/05/2025 | 8 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $11.00 |
1/9 | 23/05/2025 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $3.10 |
6/8 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | NR 63 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $41.00 |
7/10 | 10/05/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 15.7L | $7.50 |
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 |
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: David Murphy
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing eighth behind Illawong Larajay at this track over 2240m in a NR 70 to 85 on May 10 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing third behind Aldebaran Acrux at this track over 2240m in a No NR M on June 14 at $23. Put the writing on the wall last start and could deliver.
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 | 14/06/2025 | 35 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Murphy | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $23.00 |
2/4 | 08/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Murphy | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 01/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Murphy | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
8/12 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Murphy | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $5.50 |
8/9 | 03/05/2025 | 21 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Murphy | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 106.8L | $5.00 |
4/9 | 12/04/2025 | 112 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Murphy | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |
8/8 | 21/12/2024 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D A Murphy | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 249.0L | $2.25 |
1/8 | 14/12/2024 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D A Murphy | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $3.60 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track beaten 9 m by Aldebaran Acrux (2:44.30) in No NR M on June 14 at $51. At the start before 4th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track beaten 17 m by Jilliby Ballerini (2:06.10) in NR 72 to 87 on June 7 at $9. Watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $51.00 |
4/11 | 07/06/2025 | 7 | NR 72 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 17.4L | $9.00 |
8/10 | 31/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $8.50 |
4/7 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $15.00 |
3/12 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $5.00 |
2/8 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 12.7L | $41.00 |
1/2 | 01/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | C D Svanosio | 0 |
| 44.5L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 27/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | C D Svanosio | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr4) over 1720m at this track, beaten 24 m by Jilliby Ballerini (2:06.10) in NR 72 to 87 on June 7 at $10. Before that, 5th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track beaten 6 m by Little Yankee (2:05.30) in NR 70 to 85 on May 24 at $2.90. Among the chances on best form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 07/06/2025 | 14 | NR 72 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 24.4L | $10.00 |
5/9 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $2.90 |
4/7 | 17/05/2025 | 14 | NR 80 to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $3.60 |
5/9 | 03/05/2025 | 70 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:58.8 | 7 |
| 14.4L | $18.00 |
7/8 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 11.2L | $3.80 |
2/9 | 15/02/2025 | 91 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:59.7 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
2/5 | 06/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Brent Thomson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
2/4 | 30/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | B Thomson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Ronan
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, beaten 9 m by Remus Phoenix (2:46.40) in NR 70 to 85 on June 14 at $5. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, beaten 13 m by Jilliby Ballerini (2:06.10) in NR 72 to 87 on June 7 at $15. Rates highly and can do much better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $5.00 |
2/11 | 07/06/2025 | 7 | NR 72 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $15.00 |
6/10 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $9.50 |
1/9 | 24/05/2025 | 49 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $23.00 |
2/3 | 18/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T J Mortlock | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
8/11 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:59.7 | 7 |
| 27.2L | $11.00 |
3/11 | 29/03/2025 | 13 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $15.00 |
2/3 | 08/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Connor Ronan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Jilliby Ballerini at this track over 1720m in a NR 72 to 87 on June 7 at $31. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Remus Phoenix at this track over 2240m in a NR 70 to 85 on June 14 at $5. Bursting to win one.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $5.00 |
3/11 | 07/06/2025 | 7 | NR 72 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 14.7L | $31.00 |
2/10 | 31/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.5 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $81.00 |
6/7 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 20.2L | $21.00 |
11/12 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $21.00 |
5/8 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 26.7L | $71.00 |
1/3 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
3/4 | 16/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herbertson | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track beaten 17 m by Aldebaran Acrux (2:44.30) in No NR M on June 14 at $34. Before that 7th (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track beaten 6 m by Aldebaran Zeus (2:44.70) in No NR on May 31 at $81. Improvement needed.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 14/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $34.00 |
7/10 | 31/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $81.00 |
10/14 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Michael Bellman | 2:00.2 | 0 |
| 56.1L | $34.00 |
6/7 | 10/05/2025 | 49 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 8.9L | $81.00 |
1/6 | 04/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
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 |
1/5 | 01/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Bellman | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |