Melton Race 2 - Yabby Dam Farms Great Southern Star (1St Heat)
Star mare KEAYANG ZAHARA (5) continued her dominance of the trotting ranks when leading and cruising home by more than 9m in the Cranbourne Cup last start and should be able to work forward again from this barrier. She is 10 from 10 here and unbeaten at the distance so is impossible to tip against. JILLIBY BALLERINI (10) looks the only logical danger to her stablemate in this series but her ODM and subsequent second row draw won't make it easy. Still she made it four in a row with a track record-breaking win in last week's Kilmore Cup and while yet to beat KEAYANG ZAHARA she has pushed her previously. WATTS UP PARTYTIME (9) won both a heat and the final of this series last year and while the draw on the second line is tricky he'll be better for last week's resuming win over a handy field at Menangle. ROCKINWITHATTITUDE (4) is honest and draws lower than when fifth in the Kilmore Cup. Runner-up to KEAYANG ZAHARA in her previous two outings so look for her to be in the first four.

Driver: Anthony Butt
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 10th (Sr1) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 45 m by Jilliby Ballerini (2:39.60) in G2 No NR on February 7 at $151. Before that was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 2080m at Cranbourne, beaten 55 m by Keayang Zahara (2:32.70) in G1 No NR on January 31 at $126. Outclassed.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 46.8L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 55.5L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 51.7L | $151.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Shepparton | 2690m | Fast | Anthony Butt | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 45.2L | $151.00 |
| 5/11 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 20.2L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:57.8 | 7 |
| 53.7L | $71.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 17.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 6th-16.2 beaten 17 m by Jilliby Dreamlover (1:55.90) in NR up to 90 on January 31 at $7.50. Two runs back was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 2200m at Ballarat, at the bell was 7th-12.86 beaten 7 m by Jilliby Ballerini (2:44.30) in 4-5yo LR No NR on January 24 at $26. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 17.9L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 24/01/2026 | 57 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 22.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 28/11/2025 | 15 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Taylor Youl | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $1.22 |
| 11/11 | 13/11/2025 | 16 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:02.6 | 3 |
| 133.9L | $1.95 |
| 4/5 | 28/10/2025 | 17 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:02.0 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 9/9 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.8 | 7 |
| 151.8L | $2.90 |
| 4/4 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 13.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when was well beaten after breaking at Kilmore on February 7. Not here.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 07/02/2026 | 203 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 51.3L | $81.00 |
| 1/2 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 30.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 19/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $2.40 |
| 10/11 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 33.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/12 | 05/07/2025 | 21 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/06/2025 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $17.00 |

Driver: David Miles
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr6) over 2180m after showing early speed at Kilmore was 5th-8.9 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Jilliby Ballerini (2:39.60) in G2 No NR on February 7 at $9.50. At the run before solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 2080m after showing early pace at Cranbourne, at the bell was 2nd-4.3 beaten 9 m by Keayang Zahara (2:32.70) in G1 No NR on January 31 at $13. Honest and can feature.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/01/2026 | 448 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 14.2L | $8.00 |
| 4/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | David Miles | 0 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | David Miles | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/12 | 12/10/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Has been unstoppable of late. Posted a big 9 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Cranbourne (2:32.70) beating Rockinwithattitude in G1 No NR on January 31 at $1.04 at the bell was leading 4.3. Two runs back won by 11 m as favourite (Fr6) at Ballarat (2:39.70) beating Rockinwithattitude in G2 No NR on January 24 at $1.04 at the bell was leading 2.75. Can continue her dominance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $1.04 |
| 1/8 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $1.04 |
| 1/6 | 10/01/2026 | 35 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $1.04 |
| 1/12 | 06/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $1.04 |
| 1/12 | 22/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $1.04 |
| 1/8 | 13/11/2025 | 26 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $1.05 |
| 1/4 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/2 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr7) over 1690m at Kilmore, beaten 20 m by Quirky Character (2:04.40) in NR 70 to 85 on February 7 at $151. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at Cranbourne beaten 35 m by Jilliby Dreamlover (1:55.90) in NR up to 90 on January 31 at $61. Tested.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.5 | 7 |
| 20.0L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 34.1L | $61.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 23.5L | $101.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Shepparton | 2690m | Fast | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 63.4L | $101.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $6.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 27.7L | $81.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 05/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D Douglas | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Sr2) over 2180m at Kilmore, at the bell was 8th-19.5 beaten 8 m by Jilliby Ballerini (2:39.60) in G2 No NR on February 7 at $101. Two runs back won by 1.1 m when quickly away, (Fr3) at Menangle (2:48.00) beating Rakero Blaze in No NR on January 24 at $7.50. Could sneak into the exotics.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $101.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $7.50 |
| 6/6 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Michael Stanley | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 52.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/4 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 24.1L | $34.00 |
| 12/12 | 27/12/2025 | 15 | NR 69 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 32.8L | $51.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/12/2025 | 6 | NR 73 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/3 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ross Payne
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr3) over 2180m at Kilmore was 4th-8.8 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Jilliby Ballerini (2:39.60) in G2 No NR on February 7 at $81. Two runs back 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed at Cranbourne was 2nd-4.9 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Jilliby Dreamlover (1:55.90) in NR up to 90 on January 31 at $12. Unlikely to threaten these.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $81.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Shepparton | 2690m | Fast | Ross Payne | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $11.00 |
| 1/2 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 21.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rickie Alchin
Stats
Comments
Only had 2 starts last preparation. Returned to racing with a handy win a big 7 m win when quickly away, (Fr5) at Menangle (1:53.00) beating Constantinople in No NR on February 7 at $6.50 at the bell was leading 5.55. Won the final of this last year and will be fitter for the fresh win.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 07/02/2026 | 112 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 14.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 37.4L | $151.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/10/2025 | 112 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 24.6L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 42.6L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.25 |
| 1/8 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $1.75 |

Driver: Glen Craven
Stats
Comments
Scored at her last four starts. Last start won by 5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Kilmore (2:39.60) beating Jilliby Dreamlover in G2 No NR on February 7 at $1.90 at the bell was leading 4.3. Hard to leave out on current form. Tricky draw but is racking up the wins so could challenge her star stablemate.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:00.2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $1.04 |
| 1/11 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:01.1 | 0 |
| 9.4L | $1.18 |
| 1/8 | 03/01/2026 | 50 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $1.07 |
| 1/3 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 14/11/2025 | 3 | $84,650.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | J P Lee | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 24.8L | $1.40 | |
| 4/15 | 11/11/2025 | 9 | $350,880.00 | Addington | 3200m | Fast | J P Lee | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $1.80 | |
| 1/3 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |