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Melton Race 8 - Lamaros Hotel Trot

Race Time:10:40 AM

Saturday, October 11, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:2240m

Our Marvella NZ (1)3454418322

Trainer: Brent Lilley (Bolinda)12 mths 49: 7-7-6

Driver: John Caldow

5 yo B M

Sire: LOVE YOU (FR)

Dam: FIRENZE (NZ)

Stats

Career49: 7-7-6

LTS$91,610.00

BMR1:57.30

TS33: 4-4-4

Win %14.29%

Place %40.82%

Comments

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.75 m second behind Remus Phoenix at this track over 1720m NR 70 to 85 last start. Before that was beaten 1.5 metres second again at this track in NR 63 to 79 on September 20.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	27/09/2025	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:57.0	3	1. Remus Phoenix 2. Our Marvella NZ 3. Imperial Command NZ	1.8L	$7.50
2/12	20/09/2025	7	NR 63 to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:57.1	3	1. Keayang Gucci 2. Our Marvella NZ 3. Imperial Command NZ	1.6L	$11.00
3/7	13/09/2025	14	No NR	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:57.5	2	1. Im Bobby 2. Aldebaran Vera 3. Our Marvella NZ	2.5L	$9.50
8/11	30/08/2025	7	NR 72 to 87	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:56.6	1	1. Nephew Of Sonoko 2. Maoris Mac 3. Mercenary	21.7L	$9.00
1/12	23/08/2025	7	NR 62 to 73	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:59.0	5	1. Our Marvella NZ 2. Kyvalleyhoneybunny 3. More Wanted	3.7L	$5.00
4/7	16/08/2025	7	No NR	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:57.9	1	1. Im Bobby 2. Aldebaran Zeus 3. Aldebaran Vera	8.9L	$21.00
1/5	22/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	John Caldow		0	1. Our Marvella NZ 2. Quake Proof 3. Alrighty	6.7L	$0.00
3/4	15/10/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		Riley Mitchell		0	1. Lovemeto NZ 2. Kyvalley Amanda 3. Our Marvella NZ	8.5L	$0.00

Dichotomy (2)921711x124

Trainer: Jess Tubbs 12 mths 62: 11-16-4

Driver: James Herbertson

5 yo BR M

Sire: ALDEBARAN EAGLE (USA)

Dam: STONED TILL DAWN (AUS)

Stats

Career62: 11-16-4

LTS$139,725.00

BMR1:56.20

TS30: 6-7-1

Win %17.74%

Place %50.00%

Comments

Last start was well beaten into fourth after being driven well back, behind Jilliby Ballerini at this track over 1720m in a No NR M on September 20 at $7.50. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 4th-5.82 beaten 7 m by Lady Vici (2:45.60) in NR 70 to 85 on September 13 at $6.50.

Last Starts 18 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	20/09/2025	7	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:55.0	6	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Aldebaran Vera 3. Pinnie	22.9L	$7.50
2/9	13/09/2025	14	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:59.0	3	1. Lady Vici 2. Dichotomy 3. Imperial Command NZ	7.9L	$6.50
1/11	30/08/2025	63	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:58.1	2	1. Dichotomy 2. Meadow Valley Star 3. Worth Waiting	2.3L	$2.70
1/7	28/06/2025	7	NR 60 to 71	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	2:00.1	5	1. Dichotomy 2. Mitchell Wrap 3. Our Marvella NZ	5.0L	$1.70
1/11	21/06/2025	7	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:56.2	2	1. Dichotomy 2. Hoppy NZ 3. Maoris Mac	4.5L	$2.70
7/8	14/06/2025	7	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:58.0	6	1. Aldebaran Acrux USA 2. Aldebaran Vera 3. Perfidious Sue	13.7L	$8.50
2/5	17/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Geelong	2100m		Greg Sugars		0	1. Prohibited Grace 2. Dichotomy 3. Hes A Hammer	1L	$0.00
3/8	26/03/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		A E Tubbs		0	1. Hatchback 2. Baltica NZ 3. Dichotomy	7.5L	$0.00

Pinnie (3)1613017x32

Trainer: Andy Gath (Long Forest)12 mths 27: 7-6-7

Driver: Kate Gath

4 yo B BR M

Sire: VOLSTEAD (USA)

Dam: NEEDLE (NZ)

Stats

Career27: 7-6-7

LTS$133,233.00

BMR1:56.28

TS15: 3-3-3

Win %25.93%

Place %74.07%

Comments

Two back was well beaten into third after a quick start, behind Jilliby Ballerini at this track over 1720m in a No NR M on September 20 at $16. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Jilliby Ballerini at this track over 2760m in a G3 No NR on October 4 at $23. In fine form.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/11	04/10/2025	14	No NR	$30,000.00	Melton	2760m	Neutral	Kate Gath	2:01.3	6	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Pinnie 3. Remus Phoenix	20.7L	$23.00
3/7	20/09/2025	84	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:55.0	4	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Aldebaran Vera 3. Pinnie	22.9L	$16.00
1/4	09/09/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Kate Gath		0	1. Pinnie 2. Queen Kizen NZ 3. Watts Up The Hill	14.8L	$0.00
7/7	28/06/2025	19	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:53.9	7	1. Im Bobby 2. Imperial Monarch NZ 3. Aldebaran Zeus	52.6L	$41.00
1/7	09/06/2025	9	No NR	$20,000.00	Warragul	2627m	Neutral	Kate Gath	2:03.6	0	1. Pinnie 2. Johns Boy NZ 3. Destrier	0.1L	$2.70
10/10	31/05/2025	7	NR up to 90	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:59.5	2	1. Imperial Monarch NZ 2. Nephew Of Sonoko 3. More Wanted	210.4L	$4.20
3/9	24/05/2025	21	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:57.3	1	1. Little Yankee 2. Our Marvella NZ 3. Pinnie	4.0L	$3.00
1/5	04/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Kate Gath		0	1. Pinnie 2. Mega Spur 3. Tipsy Turvy	0.2L	$0.00

Avant Guard (4)45564x5986

Trainer: Ross Graham (Sutton Grange)12 mths 60: 10-11-3

Driver: James Herbertson

5 yo CH H

Sire: USED TO ME (FR)

Dam: ERINGA BELLE (AUS)

Stats

Career60: 10-11-3

LTS$87,115.00

BMR1:57.90

TS35: 6-7-2

Win %16.67%

Place %40.00%

Comments

Didn't do much last time out, surrendered the lead and finished 6th (FT Fr1) over 2760m at this track beaten 30 m by Jilliby Ballerini (3:28.00) in G3 No NR on October 4 at $71. Before that 8th (30m Fr2) over 2690m at Maryborough, beaten 30 m by Nephew Of Sonoko (3:29.20) in No NR on September 22 at $34.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/11	04/10/2025	12	No NR	$30,000.00	Melton	2760m	Neutral	James Herbertson	2:01.3	1	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Pinnie 3. Remus Phoenix	29.1L	$71.00
8/9	22/09/2025	9	No NR	$8,000.00	Maryborough	2690m	Neutral	Ross Graham	2:03.3	0	1. Nephew Of Sonoko 2. Hoppy NZ 3. Watch And Act	28.4L	$34.00
9/9	13/09/2025	14	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:59.0	7	1. Lady Vici 2. Dichotomy 3. Imperial Command NZ	31.5L	$51.00
5/11	30/08/2025	77	NR 72 to 87	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ross Graham	1:56.6	4	1. Nephew Of Sonoko 2. Maoris Mac 3. Mercenary	18.2L	$51.00
1/3	25/08/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Ross Graham		0	1. Avant Guard 2. Wish Upona Dream 3. Tictok	2L	$0.00
2/2	18/08/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Ross Graham		0	1. Wish Upona Dream 2. Avant Guard	20L	$0.00
4/9	14/06/2025	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:59.5	6	1. Remus Phoenix 2. More Wanted, Nephew Of Sonoko	5.9L	$9.00
6/11	07/06/2025	7	NR 72 to 87	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:58.0	2	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Little Yankee 3. Nephew Of Sonoko	24.3L	$18.00

Mercenary (5)4808513496

Trainer: K J Barker (Mitchell Park)12 mths 82: 12-7-9

Driver: Jackie Barker

6 yo B G

Sire: MAJESTIC SON (CAN)

Dam: IMITATING (AUS)

Stats

Career82: 12-7-9

LTS$139,243.00

BMR1:59.32

TS36: 0-3-5

Win %14.63%

Place %34.15%

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 20 m by Gatesys Gem (2:43.40) in NR 70 to 85 on October 4 at $34. At the start before 9th (Sr4) over 1720m at this track was 4th-4.81 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Keayang Gucci (2:05.20) in NR 63 to 79 on September 20 at $11.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/10	04/10/2025	14	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jackie Barker	1:57.4	3	1. Gatesys Gem 2. Valtino 3. Keayang Gucci	20.3L	$34.00
9/12	20/09/2025	7	NR 63 to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jackie Barker	1:57.1	4	1. Keayang Gucci 2. Our Marvella NZ 3. Imperial Command NZ	6.2L	$11.00
4/9	13/09/2025	14	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jackie Barker	1:59.0	6	1. Lady Vici 2. Dichotomy 3. Imperial Command NZ	10.6L	$41.00
3/11	30/08/2025	15	NR 72 to 87	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jackie Barker	1:56.6	2	1. Nephew Of Sonoko 2. Maoris Mac 3. Mercenary	16.1L	$5.50
1/8	15/08/2025	6	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Geelong	2100m	Neutral	Jackie Barker	1:59.8	1	1. Mercenary 2. Ser Patrick 3. Royal Charlotte	2.0L	$5.00
5/10	09/08/2025	56	NR 63 to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jackie Barker	1:59.1	3	1. Lady Vici 2. Kyvalley Maven 3. A True Story NZ	9.3L	$41.00
1/4	22/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		M Hayes		0	1. Mercenary 2. All That Remains 3. Aristotle	5L	$0.00
1/5	22/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		A McDonough		0	1. Mercenary 2. Asmileandawinx 3. Wichita Dance	8L	$0.00

Tweedledee NZ (6)25273x1567

Trainer: Steve Alexandrou (Melton)12 mths 116: 18-12-12

Driver: Anthony Butt

9 yo B G

Sire: SUPERFAST STUART (CAN)

Dam: TYRON'S DOCTOR (NZ)

Stats

Career116: 18-12-12

LTS$183,163.00

BMR1:58.00

TS17: 4-1-2

Win %15.52%

Place %36.21%

Comments

Last start 7th (10m Fr3) over 2230m at Globe Derby Park beaten 15 m by Ebonys Avenger (2:54.00) in NR 64 or better on August 30 at $34. Two runs back 6th (Fr3) over 2230m after showing early speed at Globe Derby Park, beaten 35 m by Doff Your Cap (2:49.00) in No NR on August 25 at $26.

Last Starts 39 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/7	30/08/2025	5	NR 64 or better	$7,000.00	Globe Derby	2230m	Neutral	L J Ryan	2:05.6	0	1. Ebonys Avenger 2. Kyvalley Heist NZ 3. Used To Be A Maid	15.3L	$34.00
6/6	25/08/2025	16	No NR	$7,000.00	Globe Derby	2230m	Neutral	L J Ryan	2:02.0	3	1. Doff Your Cap NZ 2. Ebonys Avenger 3. All The Trix	35.8L	$26.00
5/6	09/08/2025	14	NR 58 or better	$7,000.00	Globe Derby	2645m	Neutral	L J Ryan	2:05.9	0	1. Aldebaran Dexta 2. Regal Attire NZ 3. All The Trix	12.2L	$6.00
1/4	26/07/2025	95	NR 64 or better	$7,000.00	Globe Derby	2230m	W	Danielle Hill	2:06.0	4	1. Tweedledee NZ 2. All The Trix 3. Almighty Fear NZ	1.4L	$2.20
3/6	22/04/2025	10	NR 60 or better	$4,500.00	Globe Derby	1800m	Neutral	L J Ryan	1:59.0	4	1. Kyvalley Heist NZ 2. Regal Attire NZ 3. Tweedledee NZ	16.1L	$8.50
7/12	12/04/2025	7	NR 56 or better	$20,000.00	Port Pirie	2530m	Neutral	L J Ryan	2:02.8	0	1. Rakero Blaze NZ 2. All The Trix 3. Phoebe Onyx NZ	27.9L	$9.50
1/6	12/01/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Globe Derby	2230m		Ryan Hryhorec		0	1. Tweedledee NZ 2. Lovelorn 3. Wyldcat	3L	$0.00
3/3	10/09/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		Jordan Leedham		0	1. Callmethebreeze ITY 2. Arcee Phoenix 3. Tweedledee NZ	14L	$0.00

Remus Phoenix (7)8512387113

Trainer: Chris Svanosio (Romsey)12 mths 26: 8-3-5

Driver: Chris Svanosio

4 yo B BR H

Sire: VOLSTEAD (USA)

Dam: ONE YANKEE HALL (NZ)

Stats

Career26: 8-3-5

LTS$79,148.00

BMR1:56.60

TS18: 5-2-3

Win %30.77%

Place %61.54%

Comments

Last start was well beaten into third behind Jilliby Ballerini at this track over 2760m in a G3 No NR on October 4 at $8.50. Raced better the start before that where he won by 1.75 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at this track (2:05.10) beating Our Marvella in NR 70 to 85 on September 27 at $3.40.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/11	04/10/2025	7	No NR	$30,000.00	Melton	2760m	Neutral	Taylor Youl	2:01.3	5	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Pinnie 3. Remus Phoenix	23.6L	$8.50
1/8	27/09/2025	21	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Taylor Youl	1:57.0	7	1. Remus Phoenix 2. Our Marvella NZ 3. Imperial Command NZ	1.8L	$3.40
4/4	09/09/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Taylor Youl		0	1. Parisian Artiste 2. Hephaestus Phoenix 3. Arcee Phoenix	13.2L	$0.00
1/8	06/09/2025	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Taylor Youl	1:56.6	5	1. Remus Phoenix 2. Keayang Gucci 3. Gotfeelingsyouknow	0.2L	$2.90
7/11	30/08/2025	42	NR 72 to 87	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Taylor Youl	1:56.6	6	1. Nephew Of Sonoko 2. Maoris Mac 3. Mercenary	21.6L	$5.00
8/8	19/07/2025	14	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Taylor Youl	1:55.9	5	1. Gotfeelingsyouknow 2. Rapid Return 3. Fouroutoffive	69.9L	$4.40
3/11	05/07/2025	7	NR 72 to 87	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Taylor Youl	1:58.5	7	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Gotfeelingsyouknow 3. Remus Phoenix	9.7L	$10.00
1/5	06/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Taylor Youl		0	1. Remus Phoenix 2. Mega Spur 3. Hatchback	2.9L	$0.00

Virginia Clowers NZ (1)755x445078

Trainer: Brent Lilley (Bolinda)12 mths 44: 10-6-1

Driver: Chris Alford

5 yo B M

Sire: CREATINE (USA)

Dam: GINA (NZ)

Stats

Career44: 10-6-1

LTS$131,034.00

BMR1:56.70

TS19: 4-1-0

Win %22.73%

Place %38.64%

Comments

Didn't do much last time out, 8th (FT Sr1) over 2760m at this track beaten 45 m by Jilliby Ballerini (3:28.00) in G3 No NR on October 4 at $151. Before that 7th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track well beaten by Jilliby Ballerini (2:02.90) in No NR M on September 20 at $23.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/11	04/10/2025	14	No NR	$30,000.00	Melton	2760m	Neutral	Chris Alford	2:01.3	1	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Pinnie 3. Remus Phoenix	44.1L	$151.00
7/7	20/09/2025	21	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:55.0	1	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Aldebaran Vera 3. Pinnie	125.3L	$23.00
11/11	30/08/2025	21	NR 72 to 87	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:56.6	4	1. Nephew Of Sonoko 2. Maoris Mac 3. Mercenary	141.3L	$17.00
5/7	09/08/2025	14	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:59.3	2	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Aldebaran Vera 3. Violet Stanford	25.3L	$34.00
4/11	26/07/2025	14	NR 72 to 87	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:58.3	3	1. Nephew Of Sonoko 2. Aldebaran Vera 3. More Wanted	10.3L	$51.00
4/6	12/07/2025	176	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:58.3	4	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Aldebaran Vera 3. Our Marvella NZ	21.1L	$10.00
5/6	01/07/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	John Caldow		0	1. Strapping Red 2. G B Brave NZ 3. Isolation	25.6L	$0.00
5/6	17/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Tristan Larsen		0	1. Queen Elida NZ 2. Dieing Art 3. Parisian Artiste	1L	$0.00

Tictok (2)5669x46721

Trainer: P M Morrissey (Longlea)12 mths 60: 14-5-3

Driver: Michael Bellman

7 yo CH M

Sire: LOVE YOU (FR)

Dam: SUNDONS PRIDE (AUS)

Stats

Career60: 14-5-3

LTS$68,060.00

BMR1:59.10

TS16: 2-1-0

Win %23.33%

Place %36.67%

Comments

Last start won by a head (Sr2) at this track (2:47.70) beating Majestic Tooth in NR 60 to 69 on September 27 at $6.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/9	27/09/2025	9	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	2:00.5	2	1. Tictok 2. Majestic Tooth 3. Promise Dream	0.2L	$6.00
2/9	18/09/2025	13	NR 56 to 62	$7,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:59.5	2	1. Perfidious Sue 2. Tictok 3. Majestic Tooth	0.1L	$8.00
7/12	05/09/2025	16	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	2:00.0	5	1. Kyvalley Pierro 2. Kyvalleyhoneybunny 3. Preferred Love	9.3L	$23.00
3/3	25/08/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Rebecca Morrissey		0	1. Avant Guard 2. Wish Upona Dream 3. Tictok	2L	$0.00
6/7	20/08/2025	6	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:59.3	1	1. Mac Flick 2. Everybodylovesme 3. Bullapark Beno	43.1L	$3.80
4/8	14/08/2025	71	NR 57 to 64	$7,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	2:02.6	1	1. Dossier 2. Link In Bio 3. Picket Wire	10.7L	$7.00
3/3	10/08/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		Michael Bellman		0	1. Wish Upona Dream 2. Centurion Dream 3. Tictok	30.2L	$0.00
9/9	04/06/2025	4	NR 57 to 64	$7,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:57.0	2	1. Alrighty 2. Kyvalleyhoneybunny 3. Bullapark Beno	44.8L	$2.80