Melton Race 7 - Mimosa Homes 2yo Mdn Trot
PHOENIX REX (5) is a son of Trixton making his debut for the Loftus stable. Has a couple of trial placings at this circuit under his belt, one behind Nutrien Classic winner Verbici, so he could have enough ability to beat these if he gets it right first up. DELIGHTFUL REYNA (4) was in the betting last start but manners let her down. Decent effort when fourth at Bendigo prior. She is up to winning a race like this if she gets it right. HEZA DO GOODA (2) will be fitter for his resuming effort when fourth at Geelong last week. Gets the same favourable draw and is lightly-raced with more upside than many of these so is a player in a race lacking depth. ELEGANT SPIRIT (3) drew on the back row last time so may be more competitive from a more favourable draw.

Driver: Brett Shipway
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Well-beaten 16 days ago at Bendigo over 2150m, before that 7th (Fr2) over 2190m at Maryborough, well beaten by Zippin Past (2:50.10) in 2yo on May 31 at $81. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 10/06/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 26.2L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/05/2026 | 20 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:05.0 | 2 |
| 92.6L | $81.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/05/2026 | 5 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 39.5L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:01.5 | 6 |
| 86.2L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 29/04/2026 | 19 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 209.3L | $151.00 |
| 3/4 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Brett Shipway | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 10/04/2026 | - | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:02.3 | 7 |
| 140.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/4 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Brett Shipway | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joe Attard
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at Geelong beaten 50 m by Kyvalley Dixon (2:01.80) on June 19 at $16. Two runs back 5th (Fr4) over 1690m at Maryborough beaten 90 m by Zippin Past (2:08.70) in 2yo on March 30 at $61. Fitter and draws well so watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 19/06/2026 | 81 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 50.2L | $16.00 |
| 2/4 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Joe Attard | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 30/03/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 2:02.6 | 4 |
| 88.5L | $61.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Joe Attard | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 16/03/2026 | - | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 27.1L | $12.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Last start 6th (Sr2) over 2150m at Bendigo beaten 21 m by Kyvalley Diablo (2:42.80) in 2yo on June 10 at $61. At her previous start was well beaten after breaking at Riverina Paceway on May 30. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 10/06/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 21.5L | $61.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/05/2026 | 11 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Mark Pitt | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 139.8L | $151.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/05/2026 | 8 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 37.8L | $31.00 |
| 1/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Brad Angove | 0 |
| 30.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 11/05/2026 | 5 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 247.2L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 87.6L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/04/2026 | 9 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 84.4L | $41.00 |
| 1/4 | 26/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Last start broke and finished 5th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Geelong well beaten by Kyvalley Dixon (2:01.80) on June 19 at $7. Before that, 4th (Fr1) over 2150m at Bendigo was 5th-8.85 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Kyvalley Diablo (2:42.80) in 2yo on June 10 at $34. Among the better chances with manners.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 19/06/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 126.1L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/06/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Soft | Chris Alford | 2:08.4 | 6 |
| 20.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/4 | 23/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 112.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
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Two-year-old colt (Trixton - Kyvalley Aldebaran) making his debut. Has some good trial efforts under the belt so could kick off with a win.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 189.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | S R Loftus | 0 |
| 27.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
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Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Bendigo on June 10. At the start before was well back in the run when 7th (Fr8) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway beaten 75 m by Verbici (2:07.30) in 2yo LR CG on May 30 at $151. Can do better.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 10/06/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.9 | 3 |
| 223.9L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/05/2026 | 11 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:57.7 | 8 |
| 77.1L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/05/2026 | 8 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 2:01.8 | 6 |
| 28.6L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/05/2026 | 5 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.8 | 6 |
| 66.2L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 70.4L | $71.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/04/2026 | 9 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 68.3L | $101.00 |
| 2/4 | 26/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |||
| 6/6 | 22/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Paul Glover | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |