Melton Race 6 - Waste Sense Trot
ZESTA LA GO GO (6) made it two wins from his last three outings nine days ago, getting home by 3 metres over 2150m at Bendigo. It doesn't get any easier but he is good enough to take this out. FAITH FULL (5) was in the money two back at Shepparton then finished second last time out after she led and battled on well at Bendigo over 2150m. Meeting a deeper field this time but she good enough to play a major role. KISS AT MIDNIGHT (2) broke last start and finished a distant ninth over 2150m at Bendigo when resuming. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Won't find this any harder and she can bounce back.

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after a week-and-a-half. Lacklustre first-up performance when 11th (Fr2) over 2190m after showing early speed at Maryborough well beaten by Majestic Tooth (2:47.00) in NR 45 to 52 on July 28 at $101. Not keen.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/11 | 28/07/2025 | 276 | NR 45 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 97.1L | $101.00 |
2/4 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S A Hall | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 13/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | S A Hall | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
1/7 | 25/10/2024 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | S A Hall | 2:04.7 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
4/6 | 15/10/2024 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.8 | 3 |
| 43.7L | $5.50 |
6/7 | 09/10/2024 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | S A Hall | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 60.7L | $34.00 |
4/8 | 25/09/2024 | 111 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | S A Hall | 2:03.0 | 7 |
| 30.8L | $101.00 |
8/9 | 06/06/2024 | 32 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | S A Hall | 2:06.1 | 5 |
| 41.7L | $31.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Didn't impress first-up beaten 60 m ninth behind Kyvalley Jagger at Bendigo over 2150m in a 0-1 WIN on July 30. Watch for a big spike in form.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/12 | 30/07/2025 | 231 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 58.0L | $5.00 |
2/4 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Tyrone Abela | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
5/7 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 33.6L | $0.00 | |
1/7 | 11/12/2024 | 25 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.5 | 2 |
| 15.7L | $1.65 |
11/12 | 16/11/2024 | 3 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 130.7L | $126.00 |
8/9 | 13/11/2024 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:04.5 | 3 |
| 96.4L | $3.80 |
7/10 | 27/10/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:02.9 | 6 |
| 73.0L | $23.00 |

Driver: Ada Massa
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track well beaten by Designs (2:48.10) in NR 44 to 50 on August 1 at $151. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 2180m at Stawell, beaten 40 m by Noble Count (2:50.90) in NR up to 45 on July 21 at $9.50. Can make amends.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 01/08/2025 | 11 | NR 44 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 92.1L | $151.00 |
7/9 | 21/07/2025 | 272 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Heavy | Ada Massa | 2:06.2 | 6 |
| 39.4L | $9.50 |
2/3 | 13/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T L Ainsworth | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
5/9 | 22/10/2024 | 9 | NR up to 42 | $4,500.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $12.00 |
3/9 | 13/10/2024 | 18 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2165m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:05.1 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $11.00 |
4/10 | 25/09/2024 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:01.8 | 6 |
| 9.9L | $8.00 |
3/10 | 04/09/2024 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:03.1 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $19.00 |
1/9 | 16/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Massa | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Maggs
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.3 m second behind Rakero Warrior at Bendigo over 2150m NR up to 42 last start. Before that was beaten 4.5 metres second at Shepparton over 1690m in NR up to 47 on July 22. Should be in the finish again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 30/07/2025 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 2:04.7 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.40 |
2/12 | 22/07/2025 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | Cameron Maggs | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
5/11 | 16/07/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $5.50 |
1/11 | 10/07/2025 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | W | James Herbertson | 2:00.3 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $1.35 |
2/9 | 04/07/2025 | 3 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
8/8 | 01/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 2:05.2 | 3 |
| 74.1L | $7.50 |
4/5 | 19/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Cameron Maggs | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
6/6 | 22/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Jamie Egan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Continued his steady form from last campaign first-up. Returned to racing with a won by 3 m (Fr6) at Bendigo (2:45.60) beating Little Tedey in NR up to 42 on July 30 at $3.70 at the bell was 4th-5.19 Sure to improve on that first up effort. Fitter and is a leading contender again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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1/8 | 30/07/2025 | 63 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:03.9 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $3.70 |
3/6 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 08/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
3/8 | 28/05/2025 | 7 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:03.1 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
1/7 | 21/05/2025 | 73 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:04.3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |
3/8 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:05.9 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $2.30 |
4/9 | 02/03/2025 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:05.4 | 3 |
| 11.2L | $4.80 |
8/9 | 19/02/2025 | 244 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 34.7L | $1.70 |

Driver: Anthony Butt
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track was 5th-14.92 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Designs (2:48.10) in NR 44 to 50 on August 1 at $34. Before that was well beaten after breaking at Geelong on July 18. Not keen.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 01/08/2025 | 14 | NR 44 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $34.00 |
4/4 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
7/8 | 18/07/2025 | 19 | NR 48 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | R Mitchell | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 43.5L | $71.00 |
5/8 | 29/06/2025 | 16 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Anthony Butt | 2:05.3 | 4 |
| 23.7L | $17.00 |
3/8 | 13/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | R Mitchell | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
5/10 | 30/05/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $31.00 |
2/12 | 20/05/2025 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:05.4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.20 |
2/7 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Bendigo on June 25. At the run before broke in score up and was out of position at the start 6th (Sr1) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 35 m by Imperial Command (2:49.60) in 0-3 WINS on June 18 at $26. This looks a suitable assignment.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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1/4 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
7/7 | 25/06/2025 | 7 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:03.6 | 1 |
| 49.7L | $31.00 |
6/7 | 18/06/2025 | 124 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:04.6 | 1 |
| 36.9L | $26.00 |
1/4 | 05/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1660m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
11/11 | 14/02/2025 | 15 | NR up to 55 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 514.5L | $81.00 |
9/10 | 30/01/2025 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 71.6L | $23.00 |
9/10 | 22/01/2025 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 123.1L | $4.40 |
11/11 | 09/01/2025 | 13 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 175.9L | $17.00 |