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Melton Race 10 - 2Construct Trot

QUIRKY CHARACTER (7) drew on the back row and locked wheels last week so was far from disgraced when fourth. Had been flying prior with five wins and a second in his previous six starts, building a strong strike rate at this circuit in the process. Can bounce back. PINNIE (4) chased some handy mares when fourth here last week. Has a solid record at this shorter distance. Contender. RUBYS DREAM (6) draws wider than when midfield last week but had been racing contently prior and strikes at 50 per cent at this shorter distance. The ace draw could spark a better showing from NEPHEW OF SONOKO (1).

Race Time:11:36 AM

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1720m

Nephew Of Sonoko (1)7606084496

Trainer: Ross Graham (Sutton Grange)12 mths 196: 23-16-21

Driver: Jack Laugher

10 yo B G

Sire: DANNY BOUCHEA (AUS)

Dam: SISTER OF SONOKO (AUS)

Stats

Career196: 23-16-21

LTS$363,443.00

BMR1:55.30

TS116: 10-8-8

Win %11.73%

Place %30.61%

Comments

Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track was 7th-12.53 at the bell, beaten 13 m by El Resamo (2:44.50) in NR 70 to 85 on March 21 at $26. At his previous start 9th (30m Fr1) over 2570m at Charlton well beaten by Maestro (3:14.00) in No NR on March 15 at $26. Has the inside draw which may spark a revival.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/8	21/03/2026	6	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:58.2	6	1. El Resamo 2. Kyvalley Maven 3. Hilltop Hugh	13.2L	$26.00
9/10	15/03/2026	8	No NR	$15,000.00	Charlton	2570m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	2:01.5	0	1. Maestro 2. El Conqueror NZ 3. Mitchell Wrap	177.0L	$26.00
4/8	07/03/2026	7	NR up to 90	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:58.3	4	1. Quirky Character 2. Kyvalley Maven 3. El Resamo	17.4L	$14.00
4/8	28/02/2026	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:55.8	7	1. Quirky Character 2. Kyvalley Maven 3. Crusher Clyde NZ	9.3L	$61.00
8/8	21/02/2026	14	NR up to 90	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ross Graham	1:59.5	7	1. Remus Phoenix 2. I Am Wilma 3. More Wanted	18.4L	$151.00
12/12	07/02/2026	7	No NR	$75,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Ross Graham	1:57.8	4	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Jilliby Dreamlover 3. El Resamo	81.1L	$151.00
3/4	24/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Ross Graham		0	1. Rockinwithattitude 2. Starzzz Destiny 3. Nephew Of Sonoko	6L	$0.00
3/6	17/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		Ross Graham		0	1. Joe Got Rolled 2. Prince Of Rock 3. Nephew Of Sonoko	8.1L	$0.00

Tweedledee Nz (2)5586085667

Trainer: Steve Alexandrou (Melton)12 mths 136: 18-12-12

Driver: Blake Pace

10 yo B G

Sire: SUPERFAST STUART (CAN)

Dam: TYRON'S DOCTOR (NZ)

Stats

Career136: 18-12-12

LTS$198,788.00

BMR1:58.00

TS28: 4-1-2

Win %13.24%

Place %30.88%

Comments

Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 20 m by El Resamo (2:44.50) in NR 70 to 85 on March 21 at $81. Before that 6th (FT Fr4) over 2570m at Geelong, beaten 30 m by Imperial Monarch (3:16.40) in No NR on March 13 at $19. Wait until the form picks up.

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	21/03/2026	8	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:58.2	3	1. El Resamo 2. Kyvalley Maven 3. Hilltop Hugh	20.7L	$81.00
6/9	13/03/2026	13	No NR	$15,000.00	Geelong	2570m	Neutral	Chris Alford	2:02.5	4	1. Imperial Monarch NZ 2. More Wanted 3. Gotfeelingsyouknow	28.2L	$19.00
3/7	10/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	Blake Pace		0	1. Rebel By The Sea 2. Fortyhours 3. Tweedledee NZ	4.7L	$0.00
6/7	28/02/2026	7	No NR	$60,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Blake Pace	1:55.6	5	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Lovemeto NZ 3. Remus Phoenix	31.8L	$61.00
5/8	21/02/2026	7	NR up to 90	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Blake Pace	1:59.5	2	1. Remus Phoenix 2. I Am Wilma 3. More Wanted	10.9L	$126.00
8/10	14/02/2026	7	No NR	$20,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Anthony Butt	1:58.2	1	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Jilliby Ballerini 3. Rockinwithattitude	21.5L	$151.00
10/12	07/02/2026	7	No NR	$75,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Anthony Butt	1:57.8	1	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Jilliby Dreamlover 3. El Resamo	46.8L	$151.00
4/7	28/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	Anthony Butt		0	1. El Resamo 2. Sam Nien 3. Alrighty	17.1L	$0.00

Rapid Return (3)427x637464

Trainer: David Abrahams (Tatura)12 mths 45: 5-7-4

Driver: Kerryn Manning

6 yo CH M

Sire: ORLANDO VICI (FR)

Dam: NIETA (AUS)

Stats

Career45: 5-7-4

LTS$115,675.00

BMR1:57.40

TS25: 2-4-3

Win %11.11%

Place %35.56%

Comments

Last start 4th (Sr3) over 2240m at this track was 10th-18.58 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Howdy Mate (2:46.40) in NR 60 to 69 on March 21 at $21. At the run before 6th (Fr1) over 2200m at Ballarat, beaten 12 m by Jilliby Dreamlover (2:42.00) in NR 70 to 85 on January 24 at $34. Drawn nicely and could run well.

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	21/03/2026	56	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:59.5	3	1. Howdy Mate 2. Claudys Hero 3. Heza Gun	13.1L	$21.00
6/8	16/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Jack Laugher		0	1. Don Crunch 2. Look At Her 3. Major Orion	4L	$0.00
6/10	24/01/2026	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Nathan Jack	1:58.5	1	1. Jilliby Dreamlover 2. More Wanted 3. Avant Guard	12.3L	$34.00
4/8	17/01/2026	7	NR 63 to 74	$15,000.00	Shepparton	2190m	Fast	Nathan Jack	2:00.3	2	1. Vytis 2. Kyvalley Maven 3. Avant Guard	3.0L	$16.00
7/11	10/01/2026	13	No NR	$30,000.00	Melton	2760m	Neutral	Nathan Jack	2:01.1	2	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Gotfeelingsyouknow 3. Bennie And The Jets NZ	25.1L	$26.00
3/8	28/12/2025	50	No NR	$10,000.00	Cobram	2678m	Neutral	Nathan Jack	2:03.5	0	1. Bennie And The Jets NZ 2. El Conqueror NZ 3. Rapid Return	14.2L	$15.00
1/3	20/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		Nathan Jack		0	1. Rapid Return 2. Kings Guard 3. Midnight Eagle	1L	$0.00
6/7	08/11/2025	105	NR 60 to 71	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Soft	Nathan Jack	1:57.9	4	1. Alrighty 2. Nakedtruth 3. Rocky Valley	28.9L	$5.50

Pinnie (4)3214130494

Trainer: Andy Gath (Long Forest)12 mths 35: 9-6-8

Driver: Kate Gath

5 yo B BR M

Sire: VOLSTEAD (USA)

Dam: NEEDLE (NZ)

Stats

Career35: 9-6-8

LTS$158,583.00

BMR1:56.28

TS19: 4-3-4

Win %25.71%

Place %65.71%

Comments

Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, at the bell was 4th-7.63 beaten 7 m by Rockinwithattitude (2:44.50) in No NR M on March 21 at $14. Before that, 9th (40m Fr1) over 2570m at Ararat, well beaten by More Wanted (3:17.90) in No NR on February 27 at $6. Major player.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/6	21/03/2026	22	No NR	$20,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:58.2	4	1. Rockinwithattitude 2. I Am Wilma 3. Aldebaran Acrux USA	7.5L	$14.00
4/5	14/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		Tahlia Taugge		0	1. Sporty Philtra 2. Blackmirra 3. Leavemeout	1L	$0.00
9/9	27/02/2026	34	No NR	$20,000.00	Ararat	2570m	Neutral	Kate Gath	2:03.0	0	1. More Wanted 2. Avant Guard 3. Our Marvella NZ	524.9L	$6.00
4/10	24/01/2026	14	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:58.5	2	1. Jilliby Dreamlover 2. More Wanted 3. Avant Guard	9.7L	$9.50
11/11	10/01/2026	49	No NR	$30,000.00	Melton	2760m	Neutral	Kate Gath	2:01.1	0	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Gotfeelingsyouknow 3. Bennie And The Jets NZ	27.5L	$23.00
3/12	22/11/2025	9	No NR	$60,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:57.8	2	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Maoris Mac 3. Pinnie	24.4L	$15.00
1/8	13/11/2025	11	No NR	$10,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Kate Gath	2:02.4	1	1. Pinnie 2. Keayang Lavita 3. Mega Spur	9.2L	$2.60
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

Aldebaran Brooke (5)5554567415

Trainer: Alison Alford 12 mths 66: 10-11-8

Driver: Josh Duggan

6 yo B M

Sire: SOUTHWIND FRANK (USA)

Dam: EXCELLENT BOKO (SWE)

Stats

Career66: 10-11-8

LTS$103,590.00

BMR1:58.50

TS35: 2-4-3

Win %15.15%

Place %43.94%

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track was 5th-7.76 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Rockinwithattitude (2:44.50) in No NR M on March 21 at $101. Two runs back won by 2 m (Fr3) at this track (2:49.60) beating Coconut Mickey in 0W/15 0K stake on March 14 at $3.80. Looking to others.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/6	21/03/2026	7	No NR	$20,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Josh Duggan	1:58.2	2	1. Rockinwithattitude 2. I Am Wilma 3. Aldebaran Acrux USA	8.1L	$101.00
1/8	14/03/2026	7	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Alford	2:01.9	3	1. Aldebaran Brooke 2. Coconut Mickey 3. Noble Count NZ	2.1L	$3.80
4/7	07/03/2026	7	NR 65 to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:58.8	1	1. Crusher Clyde NZ 2. Mystery Fred 3. Keayang Gypsy	5.3L	$15.00
7/8	28/02/2026	8	NR 56 to 75	$20,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:56.7	2	1. Aldebaran Susanne 2. Rubys Dream 3. Abbie	16.4L	$26.00
6/10	20/02/2026	13	NR 56 to 75	$8,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:55.3	1	1. Keayang Gypsy 2. Rubys Dream 3. Majestic Tooth	18.5L	$16.00
5/11	07/02/2026	8	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:58.5	2	1. Quirky Character 2. Mister Blindside 3. Alrighty	4.1L	$23.00
2/3	08/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		Chris Alford		0	1. Noble Count NZ 2. Aldebaran Brooke 3. Rocky Valley	3L	$0.00
2/8	07/05/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		C A Alford		0	1. Rockinwithattitude 2. Renewal 3. Aldebaran Brooke	4.5L	$0.00

Rubys Dream (6)887x421225

Trainer: C W Lang, S L Mahar (Riddells Creek)12 mths 18: 7-3-0

Driver: Chris Lang

5 yo B M

Sire: TACTICAL LANDING (USA)

Dam: DREAM INTEREST (AUS)

Stats

Career18: 7-3-0

LTS$42,765.00

BMR1:56.00

TS6: 1-1-0

Win %38.89%

Place %55.56%

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 4th-8.17 beaten 7 m by El Resamo (2:44.50) in NR 70 to 85 on March 21 at $8. At the start before game effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-5.24 beaten 7 m by Aldebaran Susanne (2:04.70) in LR NR 56 to 75 M on February 28 at $6. Can play a role.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/8	21/03/2026	21	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:58.2	2	1. El Resamo 2. Kyvalley Maven 3. Hilltop Hugh	7.2L	$8.00
2/8	28/02/2026	8	NR 56 to 75	$20,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Lang	1:56.7	1	1. Aldebaran Susanne 2. Rubys Dream 3. Abbie	7.0L	$6.00
2/10	20/02/2026	16	NR 56 to 75	$8,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Chris Lang	1:55.3	7	1. Keayang Gypsy 2. Rubys Dream 3. Majestic Tooth	6.6L	$6.50
1/8	04/02/2026	7	NR 55 or better	$8,000.00	Maryborough	2190m	Neutral	Chris Lang	2:02.1	0	1. Rubys Dream 2. Maestro 3. Tripod NZ	0.1L	$3.80
2/7	28/01/2026	12	No NR	$8,000.00	Maryborough	2690m	Neutral	Chris Lang	2:03.1	0	1. Romantic Nina 2. Rubys Dream 3. Heza Gun	0.2L	$3.00
4/9	16/01/2026	75	1W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Geelong	2100m	Neutral	Chris Lang	2:01.8	1	1. Mystery Fred 2. Heza Gun 3. Majestic Tooth	8.9L	$6.00
3/3	06/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Chris Lang		0	1. Alrighty 2. Champagne Charley 3. Rubys Dream	6.2L	$0.00
3/7	30/09/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	Chris Lang		0	1. Mega Spur 2. Gee Cee Calder 3. Rubys Dream	8.6L	$0.00

Quirky Character (7)4221112114

Trainer: Ross Graham (Sutton Grange)12 mths 26: 8-4-3

Driver: James Herbertson

5 yo B H

Sire: GREAT SUCCESS (USA)

Dam: SONOKO (AUS)

Stats

Career26: 8-4-3

LTS$63,180.00

BMR1:55.80

TS8: 5-1-0

Win %30.77%

Place %57.69%

Comments

Beaten favourite last start when fourth at this track on March 21. Won the start prior at this track on March 7. In form and is good enough to take this out.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	21/03/2026	14	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:58.2	2	1. El Resamo 2. Kyvalley Maven 3. Hilltop Hugh	7.1L	$2.80
1/8	07/03/2026	7	NR up to 90	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:58.3	1	1. Quirky Character 2. Kyvalley Maven 3. El Resamo	1.2L	$3.50
1/8	28/02/2026	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:55.8	3	1. Quirky Character 2. Kyvalley Maven 3. Crusher Clyde NZ	1.1L	$5.00
2/8	21/02/2026	14	NR 65 to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:56.7	1	1. Kyvalley Maven 2. Quirky Character 3. Mystery Fred	10.8L	$6.00
1/11	07/02/2026	8	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:58.5	1	1. Quirky Character 2. Mister Blindside 3. Alrighty	2.4L	$4.80
1/12	30/01/2026	8	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:59.4	4	1. Quirky Character 2. Spirited Lass 3. Charleston Avenue	4.2L	$2.15
3/5	20/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Ross Graham		0	1. Iconic Image 2. Evileye 3. Quirky Character	0L	$0.00
1/5	25/08/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Ross Graham		0	1. Quirky Character 2. Aldebaran Sariah 3. Always Skye High	4L	$0.00

Sebastians Boy (1)79614579x8

Trainer: Brent Thomson (Kyabram)12 mths 41: 8-5-2

Driver: Brent Thomson

7 yo B G

Sire: SEBASTIAN K (SWE)

Dam: PRETTYGIRL LASSIE (AUS)

Stats

Career41: 8-5-2

LTS$82,750.00

BMR1:56.00

TS26: 2-4-0

Win %19.51%

Place %36.59%

Comments

Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 8th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track beaten 55 m by El Resamo (2:44.50) in NR 70 to 85 on March 21 at $23. Two runs back 9th (Sr5) over 1720m at this track, beaten 23 m by Nephew Of Sonoko (2:04.60) in NR 72 to 87 on August 30 at $13. Likely improver who is worth including.

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	21/03/2026	203	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Brent Thomson	1:58.2	4	1. El Resamo 2. Kyvalley Maven 3. Hilltop Hugh	56.9L	$23.00
9/11	30/08/2025	7	NR 72 to 87	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Brent Thomson	1:56.6	5	1. Nephew Of Sonoko 2. Maoris Mac 3. Mercenary	23.8L	$13.00
7/7	23/08/2025	14	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Brent Thomson	1:54.8	1	1. Im Bobby 2. Violet Stanford 3. Aldebaran Vera	21.6L	$151.00
5/8	09/08/2025	7	NR 80 to 105	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Brent Thomson	1:56.3	3	1. Keayang Stuka 2. Nephew Of Sonoko 3. Mega Spur	11.5L	$15.00
4/7	02/08/2025	21	NR 71 to 87	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Brent Thomson	1:56.7	1	1. Maoris Mac 2. Violet Stanford 3. Jilliby Ballerini	4.2L	$101.00
1/8	12/07/2025	14	NR 63 to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Brent Thomson	1:58.4	1	1. Sebastians Boy 2. More Wanted 3. Maoris Mac	0.2L	$9.00
2/5	06/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		Brent Thomson		0	1. The Wise Guy 2. Sebastians Boy 3. Far Left Fletch	5L	$0.00
2/4	30/01/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Cobram	2170m		B Thomson		0	1. Spirit Of Arion NZ 2. Sebastians Boy 3. Off The Radar	5L	$0.00