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Melton Race 3 - Lifestyle Communities Woodlea Free For All

Race Time:9:01 AM

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:2240m

Earl Of Pembroke NZ (1)8x58778068

Trainer: Julie Douglas (Strathfieldsaye)12 mths 38: 7-7-4

Driver: Ellen Tormey

4 yo B G

Sire: WASHINGTON VC (USA)

Dam: MISS PEMBROKE (NZ)

Stats

Career38: 7-7-4

LTS$81,980.00

BMR1:52.80

TS20: 1-3-1

Win %18.42%

Place %47.37%

Comments

Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.62 beaten 10 m by Catch A Wave (1:59.70) in No NR on August 23 at $126. Before that 6th (Sr5) over 1720m at this track, beaten 12 m by Storms Collide (2:01.00) in 1W/15 0K stake on August 16 at $34.

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	23/08/2025	7	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:52.0	1	1. Catch A Wave 2. Fighter Command 3. Keayang Tokyo	10.8L	$126.00
6/12	16/08/2025	7	1W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:53.2	5	1. Storms Collide 2. Captain Perfect 3. Vee Em Gee MacRay	12.9L	$34.00
11/11	09/08/2025	14	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:55.3	4	1. Some American 2. Operative Line 3. Louie Lou I NZ	22.0L	$101.00
8/9	26/07/2025	9	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	1:54.7	1	1. Yambukian 2. Young Bluey 3. Bettor Isolate	24.6L	$101.00
7/9	17/07/2025	12	NR 65 or better	$8,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:54.7	6	1. Letsrockletsroll 2. Helluva NZ 3. Pas Guarantee	16.7L	$21.00
7/12	05/07/2025	8	NR 75 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ryan Backhouse	1:55.1	2	1. Rakajed NZ 2. Louie Lou I NZ 3. Justalittlesip NZ	19.8L	$41.00

Kosimo (2)8990157757

Trainer: Julie Douglas (Strathfieldsaye)12 mths 153: 13-27-27

Driver: Jack Laugher

8 yo B G

Sire: MAJOR BRONSKI (AUS)

Dam: NOW SHEZATERROR (NZ)

Stats

Career153: 13-27-27

LTS$289,789.00

BMR1:51.20

TS71: 4-7-16

Win %8.50%

Place %43.79%

Comments

Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track was 7th-12.93 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Catch A Wave (1:59.70) in No NR on August 23 at $101. Before that was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track beaten 11 m by Justalittlesip (2:39.40) in NR 80 to 89 on August 16 at $8.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	23/08/2025	7	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:52.0	2	1. Catch A Wave 2. Fighter Command 3. Keayang Tokyo	9.9L	$101.00
5/7	16/08/2025	7	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:54.5	5	1. Justalittlesip NZ 2. Arggghhh 3. Le Belle Bijoux	11.1L	$8.00
7/8	09/08/2025	7	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:54.4	1	1. Keayang Tokyo 2. Better Eclipse 3. Bettor Isolate	6.3L	$151.00
7/7	02/08/2025	7	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:51.2	5	1. Sahara Breeze 2. Yambukian 3. Oliver Dan, Jilliby Nitro	9.9L	$101.00
5/9	26/07/2025	7	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:54.7	1	1. Yambukian 2. Young Bluey 3. Bettor Isolate	9.9L	$51.00
1/8	19/07/2025	7	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:55.9	3	1. Kosimo 2. Louie Lou I NZ 3. Little Louie	0.3L	$41.00
4/5	19/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bathurst	1730m	Good	J G Coney		0	1. Faze Of Glory NZ 2. Buddy Brilliance 3. Sharper Memory	8.7L	$0.00
1/5	29/01/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Seaton Grima		0	1. Kosimo 2. Soho Spectre 3. Ravishing Sloy	3.3L	$0.00

Ultimate Vinnie (3)2391759x4x

Trainer: Sam Barker (Ballarat Mitchell Park)12 mths 89: 15-12-12

Driver: Allan McDonough

7 yo B G

Sire: ALTA CHRISTIANO (NZ)

Dam: BELLA ENOBRAC (AUS)

Stats

Career89: 15-12-12

LTS$236,331.00

BMR1:52.50

TS35: 3-4-4

Win %16.85%

Place %43.82%

Comments

Resuming after nine weeks off the scene. Ran only once last preparation running when beaten by 4 m finishing fourth behind Jilliby Nitro at Terang over 1680m in a NR 65 or better on June 25 at $26.

Last Starts 65 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	25/06/2025	88	NR 65 or better	$8,000.00	Terang	1680m	Neutral	Glen Craven	1:54.4	1	1. Jilliby Nitro 2. Keayang Tokyo 3. Young Bluey	4.1L	$26.00
1/4	15/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		Brent Murphy		0	1. Ultimate Vinnie 2. Zenario 3. Gerrale	2L	$0.00
1/3	08/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		Brent Murphy		0	1. Ultimate Vinnie 2. Nice One Centurion 3. Big Boy Mal	12L	$0.00
9/10	29/03/2025	13	No NR	$14,990.00	Bathurst	2260m	Neutral	Blake Micallef	1:55.7	2	1. Jay Ok 2. Smooth Buzz 3. Ravishing Sloy	80.4L	$6.00
5/8	16/03/2025	30	No NR	$25,000.00	Charlton	2570m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:57.0	2	1. Catalpa Rescue 2. Dangerous 3. Jilliby Nitro	8.6L	$10.00
7/11	14/02/2025	5	No NR	$30,000.00	Terang	2680m	Neutral	Allan McDonough	1:57.4	1	1. Don't Stop Dreaming NZ 2. Keayang Tokyo 3. Jilliby Nitro	12.7L	$41.00
1/12	09/02/2025	22	NR 65 or better	$8,000.00	Swan Hill	1750m	Neutral	Allan McDonough	1:52.5	5	1. Ultimate Vinnie 2. Ozzie Punta 3. Catalpa Rescue	1.3L	$4.00
9/12	18/01/2025	14	No NR	$100,000.00	Ballarat	2710m	Neutral	Allan McDonough	1:55.5	2	1. Bulletproof Boy 2. Hector NZ 3. Perfect Class	12.4L	$21.00

Helluva NZ (4)707406x274

Trainer: John Justice (Toolern Vale)12 mths 80: 14-14-5

Driver: Ewa Justice

7 yo B G

Sire: MACH THREE (CAN)

Dam: DESIRE MHE (NZ)

Stats

Career80: 14-14-5

LTS$203,586.00

BMR1:54.92

TS35: 5-4-4

Win %17.50%

Place %41.25%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at Charlton, at the bell was 2nd-0.43 beaten 16 m by Miki To Success (1:52.70) in NR 65 or better on August 11 at $6.50. Two runs back 7th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.49 beaten 17 m by Yambukian (2:39.70) in No NR on July 26 at $23.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/4	26/08/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	Ewa Justice		0	1. My Ultimate Barney 2. Helluva NZ 3. Always The Showman	4.9L	$0.00
4/7	11/08/2025	16	NR 65 or better	$8,000.00	Charlton	1609m	Fast	Ewa Justice	1:52.7	5	1. Miki To Success 2. Hes All Torque 3. Western Sonador	16.6L	$6.50
7/9	26/07/2025	9	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:54.7	3	1. Yambukian 2. Young Bluey 3. Bettor Isolate	17.8L	$23.00
2/9	17/07/2025	74	NR 65 or better	$8,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:54.7	1	1. Letsrockletsroll 2. Helluva NZ 3. Pas Guarantee	3.8L	$5.00
6/9	04/05/2025	15	No NR	$20,000.00	Hobart	1609m	Neutral	Kayleb Williams	1:53.6	1	1. Magnetic Terror NZ 2. Star Major 3. Hot Deal	12.1L	$7.00
11/14	19/04/2025	6	No NR	$75,000.00	Launceston	2698m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:59.0	3	1. Triedtotellya 2. Eureka Jo 3. Hot Deal	26.0L	$31.00
4/11	13/04/2025	7	NR 80 or better	$14,000.00	Launceston	2698m	Neutral	Kayleb Williams	1:59.4	6	1. Triedtotellya 2. Magician 3. Pardoe Plugga	20.4L	$18.00
3/4	04/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Ewa Justice		0	1. Sports Wrack 2. Always The Showman 3. Helluva NZ	9.5L	$0.00
4/7	29/08/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m		E O Justice		0	1. Captain Bellasario 2. Outlaw Man NZ 3. Catch A Wave	25L	$0.00

Hes From Heaven NZ (5)5150414453

Trainer: Jess Tubbs 12 mths 28: 10-1-3

Driver: James Herbertson

4 yo BR G

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: DREAMS FROM HEAVEN (NZ)

Stats

Career28: 10-1-3

LTS$120,487.00

BMR1:52.19

TS18: 6-1-1

Win %35.71%

Place %50.00%

Comments

Improved last start with a solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 1720m after racing wide at this track beaten 1.75 m by War Dan Buddy (1:59.70) in NR up to 105 on August 16 at $3.80.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/10	16/08/2025	14	NR up to 105	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:52.0	6	1. War Dan Buddy 2. Isthisjustfantasy 3. Hes From Heaven NZ	1.7L	$3.80
5/7	02/08/2025	14	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Glen Craven	1:51.2	1	1. Sahara Breeze 2. Yambukian 3. Oliver Dan, Jilliby Nitro	4.4L	$13.00
4/8	19/07/2025	7	NR up to 105	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Craig Demmler	1:52.8	4	1. Jilliby Nitro 2. Fighter Command 3. Young Bluey	8.2L	$5.00
4/11	12/07/2025	14	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Glen Craven	1:52.5	7	1. Yambukian 2. Keayang Tokyo 3. Triple Eight NZ	5.9L	$15.00
1/11	28/06/2025	14	NR 83 to 96	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:52.2	1	1. Hes From Heaven NZ 2. Roarforroscoe 3. War Dan Buddy	3.9L	$9.50
4/8	14/06/2025	14	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Glen Craven	1:54.7	5	1. Yambukian 2. Triple Eight NZ 3. Kosimo	4.5L	$13.00
2/3	01/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Craig Demmler		0	1. Fighter Command 2. Hes From Heaven NZ 3. Triple Four NZ	0.2L	$0.00
3/4	25/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Craig Demmler		0	1. Rakajed NZ 2. Better Eclipse 3. Hes From Heaven NZ	3.3L	$0.00

Western Sonador (6)5x1641x773

Trainer: Stephen O'Donoghue (Kialla)12 mths 68: 12-8-9

Driver: Abbey Turnbull

9 yo BR BL G

Sire: WESTERN TERROR (USA)

Dam: REFRESH ME (AUS)

Stats

Career68: 12-8-9

LTS$197,567.00

BMR1:55.22

TS22: 1-2-4

Win %17.65%

Place %42.65%

Comments

Two back was well beaten into seventh after being driven well back, behind Jilliby Nitro at this track over 1720m in a NR up to 105 on July 19 at $19. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after being driven well back, behind Miki To Success at Charlton over 1609m in a NR 65 or better on August 11 at $11.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/5	21/08/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		Corey O'Donoghue		0	1. Sanchez 2. Western Sonador 3. Carly Morgan	0.2L	$0.00
3/7	11/08/2025	23	NR 65 or better	$8,000.00	Charlton	1609m	Fast	A L Turnbull	1:52.7	4	1. Miki To Success 2. Hes All Torque 3. Western Sonador	13.2L	$11.00
7/8	19/07/2025	14	NR up to 105	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	1:52.8	5	1. Jilliby Nitro 2. Fighter Command 3. Young Bluey	13.4L	$19.00
7/11	05/07/2025	160	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	1:54.4	6	1. Sahara Breeze, Yambukian 3. Kiss NZ	18.6L	$151.00
2/3	22/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		Corey O'Donoghue		0	1. Frugal Fare 2. Western Sonador 3. 99-Scheming	0.3L	$0.00
1/8	26/01/2025	15	NR 70 to 95	$15,000.00	Wedderburn	2555m	Neutral	Rebecca Bartley	1:58.6	2	1. Western Sonador 2. Lincoln River NZ 3. Shadow Celt	0.2L	$3.10
4/12	11/01/2025	7	No NR	$50,000.00	Shepparton	2690m	Neutral	Rebecca Bartley	1:56.0	5	1. Kanena Provlima 2. Sew What 3. Perfect Stride NZ	10.0L	$101.00
6/12	04/01/2025	27	No NR	$75,000.00	Bendigo	2650m	Neutral	Rebecca Bartley	1:55.7	1	1. Bulletproof Boy 2. Tact McLeod NZ 3. Ultimate Vinnie	6.6L	$71.00

Dangerous (1)33215x642x

Trainer: Shane Sanderson (Charlton)12 mths 39: 10-9-6

Driver: Abby Sanderson

5 yo BR H

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: ARK MONROE (AUS)

Stats

Career39: 10-9-6

LTS$233,626.00

BMR1:52.23

TS12: 2-2-1

Win %25.64%

Place %64.10%

Comments

Resuming after a spell of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 5 m finishing second behind Catalpa Rescue at Charlton over 2570m in a LR No NR on March 16 at $2.90. Rates highly.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/4	18/08/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Ryan Sanderson		0	1. Dangerous 2. Mitzi Said 3. Sergeant Lou	2L	$0.00
2/8	16/03/2025	8	No NR	$25,000.00	Charlton	2570m	Neutral	Abby Sanderson	1:57.0	1	1. Catalpa Rescue 2. Dangerous 3. Jilliby Nitro	5.1L	$2.90
4/10	08/03/2025	7	No NR	$100,000.00	Menangle	2300m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	1:52.9	10	1. Don't Stop Dreaming NZ 2. Bulletproof Boy 3. Kanena Provlima	9.4L	$14.00
6/10	01/03/2025	77	No NR	$100,000.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	1:48.8	5	1. Don Hugo 2. Catch A Wave 3. Sooner The Bettor NZ	7.6L	$13.00
1/4	20/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		Abby Sanderson		0	1. Dangerous 2. Catalpa Rescue 3. Curly James	1L	$0.00
5/12	14/12/2024	7	No NR	$500,000.00	Menangle	2300m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	1:50.5	2	1. Don Hugo 2. Minstrel NZ 3. Max Delight	14.6L	$7.50
1/11	07/12/2024	3	No NR	$30,000.00	Menangle	2300m	Fast	Ryan Sanderson	1:52.2	6	1. Dangerous 2. Minstrel NZ 3. Terry NZ	0.2L	$7.50
2/11	04/12/2024	5	No NR	$30,000.00	Bathurst	1730m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	1:51.4	4	1. Nerano NZ 2. Dangerous 3. Captains Knock	3.7L	$10.00

War Dan Buddy (2)12x325x311

Trainer: Emma Stewart (Cardigan)12 mths 31: 10-7-4

Driver: Ryan Sanderson

4 yo B H

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: LETTUCEDANCE (AUS)

Stats

Career31: 10-7-4

LTS$403,952.00

BMR1:50.50

TS13: 3-1-2

Win %32.26%

Place %67.74%

Comments

Four-year-old entire is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track and Menangle. Last start won by 1.3 m as favourite (Sr1) at this track (1:59.70) beating Isthisjustfantasy in NR up to 105 on August 16 at $3.30.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/10	16/08/2025	14	NR up to 105	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	1:52.0	1	1. War Dan Buddy 2. Isthisjustfantasy 3. Hes From Heaven NZ	1.3L	$3.30
1/10	02/08/2025	35	NR up to 95	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Cameron Hart	1:50.5	6	1. War Dan Buddy 2. Horn Player 3. Major Perry NZ	1.6L	$2.00
3/11	28/06/2025	119	NR 83 to 96	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	1:52.2	3	1. Hes From Heaven NZ 2. Roarforroscoe 3. War Dan Buddy	6.4L	$12.00
4/4	10/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Allan McDonough		0	1. Some American 2. Raging Whitebait NZ 3. Fox Dan	12L	$0.00
5/10	01/03/2025	14	No NR	$250,000.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	B L McDonough	1:49.1	8	1. Bay Of Biscay 2. Charge Ahead 3. Major Hot NZ	6.5L	$18.00
2/10	15/02/2025	14	No NR	$50,000.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	B L McDonough	1:49.8	5	1. Bay Of Biscay 2. War Dan Buddy 3. Major Hot NZ	2.3L	$7.00
3/10	01/02/2025	98	No NR	$50,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:50.0	2	1. Miki To Success 2. Kingman NZ 3. War Dan Buddy	7.3L	$7.00
4/6	13/01/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	James Herbertson		0	1. Smoken Ace NZ 2. Rocknroll Hammer NZ 3. Some American	19.1L	$0.00