Melton Race 9 - Nutrien Equine Mares Free For All Trot
JILLIBY DREAMLOVER (5) has had eight weeks off since making it back-to-back Group 1 seconds with a brave effort in the Macarthur Mile at Menangle. Kept up to the mark with a nice trial and has a strong record here. Should be too good for these. PINNIE (4) has been tackling the boys since her fourth in the G1 Sumthingaboutmaori at this circuit and distance in April and was solid when beaten 4.6m into fourth three back. She'll enjoy the return to her own sex. KEAYANG TWEETYBIRD (6) will be approaching peak fitness following two solid efforts off a spell and looks a trifecta player. Something for the Multiples: TICTOK (3)

Driver: Rory Coverdale
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Last start 7th (Fr3) over 2200m at Ballarat beaten 35 m by Nedza Thriller (2:50.90) on June 25 at $18. Two runs back 3rd (Fr3) over 2180m at Terang was 5th-9.1 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Glory Connect (2:51.00) on May 18 at $21. This looks far too tough.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 25/06/2026 | 38 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:05.0 | 3 |
| 34.7L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/05/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:06.2 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/04/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:08.2 | 5 |
| 100.0L | $14.00 |
| 10/11 | 23/04/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 27.7L | $4.40 |
| 3/12 | 09/04/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:05.2 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $15.00 |
| 2/2 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jack Barton | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 27/03/2026 | 27 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | C O'driscoll | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 55.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | C O'driscoll | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 28/02/2026 | 11 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 91.4L | $151.00 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
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Backing up quickly since being well beaten this track over 2240m, 7 days ago and two back 4th (Sr5) over 2150m after being wide early at Bendigo, beaten 12 m by Karbine (2:38.70) on June 3 at $2.90. Prefer others on this occasion.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 20/06/2026 | 17 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Michael Bellman | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 34.4L | $6.50 |
| 1/3 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/12 | 03/06/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $2.90 |
| 1/11 | 27/05/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | W | D K Douglas | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 20/05/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/05/2026 | 10 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $12.00 |
| 6/12 | 29/04/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $31.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Rebecca Morrissey | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
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Recent efforts haven't been up to her best. Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track was 5th-13.37 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Keayang Stuka (2:44.20) on June 20 at $61. The run before 7th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track beaten 14 m by Lovemeto (2:03.50) on June 13 at $81. Better placed so expecting an improved result.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Kate Gath | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $61.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $81.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $61.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 24.1L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/04/2026 | 21 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $61.00 |
| 4/5 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Tahlia Taugge | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 14.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
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Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Jilliby Ballerini at this track over 2240m in a G1 M on April 25 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second after showing early speed, behind Rockinwithattitude at Menangle over 1609m in a G1 M on May 2 at $7. Classy mare who will prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lochie Cook | 1:52.1 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/04/2026 | 56 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $5.50 |
| 2/4 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glenn Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 56.6L | $18.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $1.80 |
| 2/12 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |

Driver: Annalise Scott
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Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2100m at Geelong was 7th-14.36 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Off Your Faceski (2:38.00) on June 19 at $1.40. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1650m at Bendigo was 3rd-4.67 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Aldebaran Abel (2:) on June 10 at $1.45. First four hope.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 19/06/2026 | 9 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $1.40 |
| 2/8 | 10/06/2026 | 200 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $1.45 |
| 2/4 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/12 | 22/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 33.7L | $126.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.5 | 7 |
| 39.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/11/2025 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 55.9L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:02.2 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Paddy Lee | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |