Melton Race 9 - Irt Breeders Crown (2Yo Colts & Geldings) Final (Group 2)

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Continued his steady form from last campaign first-up. Returned to racing with a won by 2.25 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr7) at this track (2:42.30) beating Cardigan Dan in 2yo No NR CG on December 5 at $1.80 at the bell was leading 2.48 Won last start in his previous preparation at Albion Park over 1660m 2yo G1 No NR.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 05/12/2025 | 146 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.6 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/4 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/10 | 12/07/2025 | 30 | No NR | $500,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:51.6 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $6.50 |
| 1/2 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 12/06/2025 | 19 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 24/05/2025 | 10 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $1.04 |
| 1/8 | 14/05/2025 | 46 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.8 | 7 |
| 23.0L | $1.60 |
| 9/10 | 29/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 17.6L | $2.80 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track beaten 25 m by Loucasso (2:42.30) in 2yo No NR CG on December 5 at $34. Before that was well back in the run when 12th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track, beaten 30 m by Soho Trump (2:41.30) in 2yo G2 No NR CG on November 22 at $101.
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 | 05/12/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 25.2L | $34.00 |
| 12/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 28.3L | $101.00 |
| 4/11 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/11/2025 | 6 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/10/2025 | 131 | NR 54 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $8.00 |
| 2/3 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1609m | G F Webster | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | G F Webster | 0 |
| 18.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 21/06/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 27.3L | $8.50 |

Driver: Anthony Butt
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Loucasso, who he meets again; when 18 metres seventh at this track over 2240m in a 2yo No NR CG race on December 5.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 05/12/2025 | 19 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 18.7L | $151.00 |
| 1/11 | 16/11/2025 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Anthony Butt | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $1.45 |
| 7/10 | 05/11/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 21.6L | $31.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/10/2025 | 37 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 18.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 16/09/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Anthony Butt | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 06/09/2025 | 14 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $51.00 |
| 1/4 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 1.1 m finishing second behind Soho Trump at this track over 2240m in a 2yo G2 No NR CG on November 22 at $26. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Loucasso at this track over 2240m in a 2yo No NR CG on December 5 at $2.80.
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 | 05/12/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $2.80 |
| 2/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/12 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/11/2025 | 6 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:53.7 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $34.00 |
| 1/9 | 30/10/2025 | 12 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.18 |
| 4/9 | 18/10/2025 | 6 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:54.3 | 7 |
| 9.7L | $23.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 27/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr3) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-2.48 beaten 9 m by Loucasso (2:42.30) in 2yo No NR CG on December 5 at $81. Two runs back 9th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track was 10th-13.34 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Soho Trump (2:41.30) in 2yo G2 No NR CG on November 22 at $81. Needs to do more.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 05/12/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $81.00 |
| 9/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $81.00 |
| 3/11 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $18.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/10/2025 | 10 | NR 52 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $1.60 |
| 5/9 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 11.2L | $26.00 |
| 3/5 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 2240m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, at the bell was 5th-7.18 beaten 9 m by Loucasso (2:42.30) in 2yo No NR CG on December 5 at $31. Two runs back 6th (Sr3) over 2240m after being wide early at this track was 7th-9.72 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Soho Trump (2:41.30) in 2yo G2 No NR CG on November 22 at $81.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 05/12/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $31.00 |
| 6/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $81.00 |
| 2/12 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $151.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/11/2025 | 6 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | NR 54 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.75 |
| 1/8 | 16/10/2025 | 126 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | A Dunn | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Loucasso, who he meets again; was restrained, when 80 metres eleventh at this track over 2240m in a 2yo No NR CG race on December 5.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 05/12/2025 | 9 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 82.5L | $151.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 81.2L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/11/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 31.2L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/11/2025 | 48 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | St Arnaud | 1740m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 39.6L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Darryl Crone | 0 |
| 61L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 22/09/2025 | 4 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 182.6L | $51.00 |
| 10/11 | 18/09/2025 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 116.1L | $126.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | 0 |
| 81.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Back in form at the last couple of outings, two starts back posted a big 8 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Bendigo (2:36.00) beating Dembe in 2yo No NR CG on November 26 at $1.85 at the bell was leading 2.76. Last start just missed, solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-3.45 beaten 2.25 m by Loucasso (2:42.30) in 2yo No NR CG on December 5 at $5.
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 | 05/12/2025 | 9 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/12 | 26/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $1.85 |
| 8/12 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/11/2025 | 116 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/5 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Allan McDonough | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/10 | 12/07/2025 | 30 | No NR | $500,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:51.6 | 1 |
| 30.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/2 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 12/06/2025 | 62 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 6th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track was 7th-11.18 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Loucasso (2:42.30) in 2yo No NR CG on December 5 at $126. Before that 7th (Sr6) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 24 m by Cardigan Dan (2:36.00) in 2yo No NR CG on November 26 at $51.
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 | 05/12/2025 | 9 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $126.00 |
| 7/12 | 26/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 24.9L | $51.00 |
| 4/11 | 17/11/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $3.20 |
| 8/10 | 05/11/2025 | 18 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | J B Meikle | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $151.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/10/2025 | 23 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/09/2025 | 13 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/10 | 20/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 13.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Meets Loucasso again; when 25 metres ninth at this track over 2240m in a 2yo No NR CG race on December 5.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 05/12/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 27.4L | $71.00 |
| 5/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $21.00 |
| 5/11 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/11/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Russell Maisner | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/10/2025 | 20 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $1.15 |
| 1/9 | 03/10/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $1.45 |
| 1/5 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Russell Maisner | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 12/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Russell Maisner | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Meets Loucasso again; when 45 metres tenth at this track over 2240m in a 2yo No NR CG race on December 5.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 05/12/2025 | 9 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 44.9L | $81.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 18.9L | $1.35 |
| 1/12 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Chris Alford | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/10/2025 | 177 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $4.20 |
| 5/6 | 25/04/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Michael Bellman | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 19.2L | $9.00 |
| 11/12 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 60.4L | $51.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 11.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | R Cashman | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |