Melton Race 3 - Lifestyle Communities Woodlea Trot
LADY VICI (8) returned from a break in very good order last time out when successful over 1720m at this track on 26/07/2025, getting home by a head. No harm in drawing here with the sprint lane to rely upon. It doesn't get any easier but she is capable of making it consecutive wins this prep. KYVALLEY MAVEN (3) scored by 12 metres at Bendigo over 2150m last start, the second win from his past four outings. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Must raise the bar but another win is on the cards. MORE WANTED (9) has to come into calculations on the back of some strong recent form, most recently when third at this track over 2240m. Must be included. PICKET WIRE (1) must be considered after she finished runner-up over 2240m at this track a week ago.

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track beaten a head by Worth Waiting (2:47.60) in NR 60 to 70 on August 2 at $9.50. With even luck is a winning chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 02/08/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 70 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
5/8 | 26/07/2025 | 28 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 23.8L | $26.00 |
2/7 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
6/7 | 28/06/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 92.0L | $31.00 |
11/11 | 21/06/2025 | 63 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 171.0L | $41.00 |
1/4 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
7/9 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.4 | 7 |
| 18.2L | $16.00 |
7/9 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 40.5L | $31.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Nine-year-old mare showed improvement last start. Tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; posted a big 5.5 m win (Fr3) at Kilmore (2:46.40) beating Sovereign Tiger in NR 56 to 63 on July 31 at $71 at the bell was 3rd-4.19. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into eighth behind Carla Pixie at Cranbourne over 1609m in a NR 53 to 60 on July 13 at $26. Found a few ahead of her.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 31/07/2025 | 18 | NR 56 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:02.8 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $71.00 |
8/10 | 13/07/2025 | 8 | NR 53 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.9 | 7 |
| 32.0L | $26.00 |
6/7 | 05/07/2025 | 26 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 20.4L | $31.00 |
5/7 | 09/06/2025 | 2 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Warragul | 2627m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:03.6 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $11.00 |
7/8 | 07/06/2025 | 10 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 31.4L | $26.00 |
2/8 | 28/05/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $4.60 |
6/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 04/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | P J Males | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
Last start won a big 12 m win as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at Bendigo (2:40.00) beating Dossier in NR 56 to 64 on July 9 at $1.40 at the bell was leading 8.33. Nicely drawn and should go on with it.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 09/07/2025 | 18 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.7 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $1.40 |
7/11 | 21/06/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 19.6L | $14.00 |
2/8 | 07/06/2025 | 10 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
1/9 | 28/05/2025 | 550 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:04.1 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $2.00 |
4/4 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Antti Ruokonen | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
5/6 | 25/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | C D Svanosio | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | ||
8/12 | 25/11/2023 | 10 | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | C D Svanosio | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 73.9L | $2.30 | |
2/8 | 15/11/2023 | 26 | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | C D Svanosio | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $1.18 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he was well beaten after breaking at this track on March 29. Can measure up.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/4 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
3/3 | 15/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 15.7L | $0.00 | |
10/11 | 29/03/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 52.2L | $26.00 |
11/11 | 15/03/2025 | 21 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 57.4L | $7.00 |
1/11 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $3.20 |
6/10 | 15/02/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $1.95 |
1/8 | 08/02/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $4.40 |
4/7 | 31/01/2025 | 15 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $5.00 |

Driver: David Barbetti
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 7 m by Worth Waiting (2:47.60) in NR 60 to 70 on August 2 at $9.50. At the run before 4th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track was 3rd-6.51 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Lady Vici (2:04.20) in NR 60 to 71 on July 26 at $26. Expecting a much better run this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 02/08/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 70 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $9.50 |
4/8 | 26/07/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $26.00 |
6/8 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | NR 63 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $19.00 |
7/11 | 05/07/2025 | 28 | NR 72 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 23.2L | $151.00 |
9/11 | 07/06/2025 | 7 | NR 72 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 29.0L | $71.00 |
4/10 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $19.00 |
3/4 | 01/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D Barbetti | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 05/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D P Barbetti | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr3) over 2240m at this track, beaten 24 m by Worth Waiting (2:47.60) in NR 60 to 70 on August 2 at $26. Two runs back 3rd (FT Fr3) over 2150m at Bendigo was 5th-8.78 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Hoppy (2:41.60) in No NR on July 23 at $41. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 02/08/2025 | 10 | NR 60 to 70 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 24.3L | $26.00 |
3/8 | 23/07/2025 | 8 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
6/8 | 15/07/2025 | 8 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 2:03.8 | 0 |
| 67.1L | $101.00 |
9/12 | 07/07/2025 | - | No NR | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:03.2 | 0 |
| 59.5L | $51.00 |
4/4 | 29/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | D I Harris | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
3/3 | 26/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D I Harris | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (10m Fr2) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 45 m by Hoppy (2:41.60) in No NR on July 23 at $15. Before that 6th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track beaten 30 m by Im Bobby (2:02.70) in No NR on July 19 at $101. Prefer others.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 23/07/2025 | 4 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.4 | 0 |
| 43.9L | $15.00 |
6/7 | 19/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 28.4L | $101.00 |
9/11 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | NR 72 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 43.8L | $101.00 |
7/8 | 28/06/2025 | 14 | NR 72 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 17.2L | $31.00 |
9/9 | 14/06/2025 | 8 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:59.5 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $81.00 |
6/9 | 06/06/2025 | 20 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Justice | 2:03.4 | 0 |
| 17.1L | $14.00 |
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 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Resumed from a 478-day break with a strong win just off the speed and boxed on; won by a head as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at this track (2:04.20) beating Alrighty in NR 60 to 71 on July 26 at $1.85 at the bell was 2nd-5.95. Winner at her only second-up run and expected to be in the finish again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 26/07/2025 | 478 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.85 |
1/4 | 08/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 | |
3/5 | 28/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Ginger Gleeson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
1/7 | 04/04/2024 | 7 | NR 61 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | J J Herbertson | 1:59.7 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $1.65 |
1/10 | 28/03/2024 | 10 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | G R Sugars | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $1.50 | |
1/12 | 18/03/2024 | 13 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | G R Sugars | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $1.65 | |
1/10 | 05/03/2024 | 18 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | G R Sugars | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 13.4L | $4.00 | |
1/12 | 16/02/2024 | 18 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | G R Sugars | 2:01.3 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $1.70 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Solid run when a close second behind Sebastians Boy at this track over 1720m in a NR 63 to 79 on July 12 at $6. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Nephew Of Sonoko at this track over 2240m in a NR 72 to 87 on July 26 at $9.50. Best efforts should see him go well again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/11 | 26/07/2025 | 14 | NR 72 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $9.50 |
2/8 | 12/07/2025 | 14 | NR 63 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
4/8 | 28/06/2025 | 14 | NR 72 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $9.00 |
2/9 | 14/06/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $6.00 |
3/10 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
7/9 | 24/05/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
4/4 | 22/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
4/7 | 12/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | J J Caldow | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start took no part at this track (NR 63 to 79) on July 12 over 1720m. At the start before took no part at this track (NR 60 to 71) on June 28 over 2240m. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 15/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 | |
8/8 | 12/07/2025 | 14 | NR 63 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 337.7L | $17.00 |
7/7 | 28/06/2025 | 197 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 577.4L | $8.00 |
9/11 | 13/12/2024 | 29 | $26,800.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Jack Harrington | 2:02.5 | 0 |
| 26.7L | $44.40 | |
13/14 | 14/11/2024 | 144 | $16,000.00 | Ashburton Raceway | 1700m | Neutral | Jack Harrington | 1:58.2 | 14 |
| 46.4L | $19.90 | |
6/9 | 23/06/2024 | 9 | $10,970.00 | Addington | 1980m | SS | Tim Williams | 2:01.8 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $1.90 | |
2/10 | 14/06/2024 | 15 | $13,400.00 | Addington | 1980m | E | Blair Orange | 2:00.5 | 10 |
| 1.1L | $13.30 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 7th-9.83 beaten 17 m by Remus Phoenix (2:46.40) in NR 70 to 85 on June 14 at $7.50. At the start before 11th (Fr6) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 40 m by Jilliby Ballerini (2:06.10) in NR 72 to 87 on June 7 at $34. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $7.50 |
11/11 | 07/06/2025 | 14 | NR 72 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 41.4L | $34.00 |
8/9 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 15.4L | $8.00 |
4/8 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | NR 63 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.8 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $18.00 |
9/12 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 13.6L | $16.00 |
4/9 | 03/05/2025 | 28 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $6.50 |
1/4 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 22/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A McDonough | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |