Melton Race 10

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Prize Money: $22,500

YAMBUKIAN (1) is racing well having added to a string of wins and placings by coming from a back row draw and racing parked before sticking on for a 1.3 third last start. The ace draw gives him every chance to return to the winners' list. BETTER ECLIPSE (4) has been out of the placings in both starts since a spell but has come from the back row each time. His fitness is building so expect a better showing from this barrier. CATALPA RESCUE (5) hasn't been far away in any of his outings since winning the Charlton Cup earlier in the campaign and he is a two-time winner here. BETTOR ISOLATE (2) draws well and could be ready to peak fourth up after finishing only 3.7m away last start. JILLIBY NITRO (7) draws wide but has claims off a second here two back.
  • Distance: 2240m
  • Class: No NR
  • Track: Fast
  • Weather: Fine
  • Surface: All Weather
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1Andy Gath
  • Yambukian (Fr1) 19x1613123
  • Trainer: Andy Gath (Long Forest)
  • Driver: Jordan Leedham (C)
  • Prize Money: $235,684
  • Win / Place: 25% / 53%
Nearing Another Win

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: COPPAGOODONE (NZ)

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Rating

Stats
Career
62: 16-10-7
Distance
33: 8-5-3
Trk/Dst
30: 5-5-3
Track
41: 7-7-3
Season
12: 4-3-2
1st Up
7: 5-1-0
2nd Up
6: 1-0-0
3rd Up
6: 3-0-0
Metro
43: 7-8-3
Non-Metro
19: 9-2-4
Mobile
62: 16-10-7
All-Weather
62: 16-10-7
Best Mile
1:50.90
Comments
Solid run when a close second after showing early speed, behind Rakero Rebel at this track over 2240m in a No NR on April 12 at $4. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.2 m finishing third behind Odin at Terang over 1680m in a NR 65 or better on April 28 at $2. In form and the inside draw should see him hard to stop

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
3rd of 828/4/25Terang1680mMobileAll WeatherSr1Kate Gath1:59.701:54.71.2m $2.00f 16NR 65 or better$10,000$1,000

1. Odin

2. Young Bluey

3. Yambukian

2nd of 912/4/25Melton2240mMobileAll WeatherFr4Kate Gath2:36.501:52.40.2m $4.00 7No NR$22,500$3,375

1. Rakero Rebel NZ

2. Yambukian

3. Our Vincent Can Gogh NZ

1st of 105/4/25Melton1720mMobileAll WeatherFr6Jordan Leedham1:59.401:51.70.1m $3.60f 8No NR$22,500$12,825

1. Yambukian

2. Bulletproof Boy

3. Tango Tara NZ

3rd of 728/3/25Geelong1609mMobileAll WeatherFr5Jordan Leedham1:51.901:51.95.7m $5.00 13No NR$20,000$2,000

1. Catch A Wave

2. Rocknroll Hammer NZ

3. Yambukian

1st of 815/3/25Melton1720mMobileAll WeatherSr1Kate Gath2:00.901:53.11.1m $3.30 14NR up to 105$17,500$9,975

1. Yambukian

2. Rocknroll Hammer NZ

3. Pas Guarantee

6th of 101/3/25Melton2240mMobileAll WeatherSr1Jordan Leedham2:39.501:54.66.7m $23 24No NR$22,500$450

1. Rakero Rebel NZ

2. Rocknroll Hammer NZ

3. The Lost Storm

2Matthew Craven
  • Bettor Isolate (Fr2) 073834x494
  • Trainer: Matthew Craven (Ecklin South)
  • Driver: Amy Day
  • Prize Money: $170,564
  • Win / Place: 31% / 50%

7 yo Black Horse

Sire: BETTORS DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: ASHLEES BABE (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
32: 10-1-5
Distance
10: 2-0-2
Trk/Dst
7: 0-0-1
Track
14: 1-0-2
Season
9: 0-0-2
1st Up
7: 3-0-0
2nd Up
6: 3-0-1
3rd Up
5: 1-0-2
Metro
18: 5-0-2
Non-Metro
14: 5-1-3
Mobile
32: 10-1-5
All-Weather
32: 10-1-5
Best Mile
1:49.50
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 1680m at Terang was 4th-4.2 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Odin (1:59.70) in NR 65 or better on April 28 at $6. At the start before broke in score up and was out of position at the start 9th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track beaten 30 m by Sahara Breeze (2:38.50) in No NR on April 19 at $13. Should be at peak fitness now and draws well.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
4th of 828/4/25Terang1680mMobileAll WeatherFr5Amy Day1:59.701:54.73.7m $6.00 9NR 65 or better$10,000$500

1. Odin

2. Young Bluey

3. Yambukian

9th of 1119/4/25Melton2240mMobileAll WeatherFr3Amy Day2:38.501:53.828.9m $13 14No NR$22,500$450

1. Sahara Breeze

2. Jilliby Nitro

3. Tango Tara NZ

4th of 105/4/25Melton1720mMobileAll WeatherFr5Amy Day1:59.401:51.713.8m $34 154No NR$22,500$1,125

1. Yambukian

2. Bulletproof Boy

3. Tango Tara NZ

154 Day Spell
1st of 426/3/25Hamilton2106m-Matthew Craven39:05.00-6m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Bettor Isolate

2. Ranger Rick NZ

3. Pick Up Elvis

4th of 102/11/24Melton1720mMobileAll WeatherFr3Amy Day1:59.901:52.23.2m $6.00 7No NR$22,500$1,125

1. Triple Eight NZ

2. Serg Blanco NZ

3. Helluva NZ

3rd of 826/10/24Melton2240mMobileAll WeatherFr2Amy Day2:37.601:53.24.9m $17 22No NR$22,500$2,250

1. Triple Eight NZ

2. Exotic Bushranger

3. Bettor Isolate

3T P Romeo
  • Sebs Choice (Fr3) 97x669889x
  • Trainer: T P Romeo (Diggers Rest)
  • Driver: Taylor Ford
  • Prize Money: $214,013
  • Win / Place: 34% / 52%
Track Specialist

7 yo Brown/Black Gelding

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: ALTA CALYPSO (NZ)

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Rating

Stats
Career
38: 13-2-5
Distance
7: 2-0-0
Trk/Dst
7: 2-0-0
Track
13: 5-0-1
Season
6: 0-0-0
1st Up
9: 3-1-2
2nd Up
8: 1-1-1
3rd Up
7: 2-0-1
Metro
20: 5-1-2
Non-Metro
18: 8-1-3
Mobile
35: 11-2-5
Standing
3: 2-0-0
All-Weather
38: 13-2-5
Best Mile
1:53.51
Comments
Resumes. At the latest first-up run 6th (Sr2) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway beaten 5 m by Scared Stiff (2:03.30) in NR up to 90 on November 29 at $2.70. Happy to watch this time.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
2nd of 46/5/25Melton2240m-T R Ford2:50.80-1.7m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Justalittlesip NZ

2. Sebs Choice

3. Lightning Dan

9th of 148/2/25Launceston2698mStandingAll WeatherFr4Dylan Ford3:22.102:00.158.4m $18 6No NR$40,000$400

1. Magnetic Terror NZ

2. Star Major

3. Just Tiger

8th of 102/2/25Hobart2090mMobileAll WeatherFr6Dylan Ford2:34.301:58.815.2m $6.00 21NR 75 to 105$12,000-

1. Magnetic Terror NZ

2. Keayang Fitzy

3. Rubins Plight

2nd of 620/1/25Hobart2090m-Dylan Ford2:36.50-0.1m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Mickey Oh

2. Sebs Choice

3. Can Feel The Fury NZ

8th of 1212/1/25Hobart2579mMobileAll WeatherSr1Dylan Ford3:11.601:59.629.4m $7.00 8No NR$40,000$400

1. The Shallows

2. Blitzern

3. Stepping Stones

9th of 104/1/25Bendigo1650mMobileAll WeatherFr7Zac Phillips1:54.501:51.615.9m $34 21No NR$17,500$350

1. Tango Tara NZ

2. Our Vincent Can Gogh NZ

3. Tiger Band Wagon

4Jess Tubbs
  • Better Eclipse (Fr4) 5352146x76
  • Trainer: Jess Tubbs (Myrniong)
  • Driver: James Herbertson
  • Prize Money: $1,324,310
  • Win / Place: 29% / 60%
Track / Distance Specialist

7 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: BETTERTHANCHEDDAR (USA)

Dam: POWER OF ECLIPSE (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
82: 24-14-12
Distance
25: 8-3-2
Trk/Dst
21: 7-3-2
Track
29: 9-5-3
Season
13: 2-1-2
1st Up
8: 4-1-2
2nd Up
7: 1-2-1
3rd Up
6: 0-2-2
Metro
56: 15-9-8
Non-Metro
26: 9-5-4
Mobile
76: 23-14-11
Standing
6: 1-0-1
All-Weather
81: 23-14-12
Slushy
1: 0-0-1
Grass
1: 1-0-0
Best Mile
1:47.60
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 6th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.58 beaten 12 m by Tango Tara (1:59.80) in No NR on May 3 at $8.50. The start before 7th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, beaten 17 m by Rakero Rebel (2:36.50) in No NR on April 12 at $4.60. Building in fitness and draws better so is a winning chance.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
6th of 83/5/25Melton1720mMobileAll WeatherSr2Craig Demmler1:59.801:52.112.0m $8.50 21No NR$22,500$450

1. Tango Tara NZ

2. Rocknroll Hammer NZ

3. Curly James

7th of 912/4/25Melton2240mMobileAll WeatherSr1Kerryn Manning2:36.501:52.417.8m $4.60 102No NR$22,500$450

1. Rakero Rebel NZ

2. Yambukian

3. Our Vincent Can Gogh NZ

102 Day Spell
2nd of 31/4/25Melton2240m-Greg Sugars2:43.90-4.5m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Rakero Rebel NZ

2. Better Eclipse

3. Sahara Breeze

2nd of 425/3/25Melton2240m-Greg Sugars2:46.90-0.3m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Rakajed NZ

2. Better Eclipse

3. Hes From Heaven NZ

6th of 1231/12/24Alexandra Park3200mStandingAll WeatherFr3G R Sugars4:00.102:00.720.3m $5.70 18-$227,270$3,977

1. Republican Party NZ

2. Merlin NZ

3. Sooner The Bettor NZ

4th of 713/12/24Alexandra Park2700mStandingAll Weather30mG R Sugars3:22.702:00.88.6m $3.70f 12-$49,770$2,863

1. Miki Shan NZ

2. The Big Lebowski NZ

3. Jolimont NZ

5Shane Sanderson
  • Catalpa Rescue (Fr5) 5x33115243
  • Trainer: Shane Sanderson (Charlton)
  • Driver: Abby Sanderson (C)
  • Prize Money: $166,359
  • Win / Place: 29% / 64%

5 yo Bay Horse

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: SOHO SIREN (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
31: 9-7-4
Distance
8: 2-0-1
Trk/Dst
3: 0-0-0
Track
6: 2-0-0
Season
8: 2-1-3
1st Up
6: 1-2-2
2nd Up
5: 3-1-1
3rd Up
5: 2-1-0
Metro
10: 3-1-0
Non-Metro
21: 6-6-4
Mobile
31: 9-7-4
All-Weather
31: 9-7-4
Best Mile
1:54.81
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fourth after showing early speed, behind Sahara Breeze at this track over 2240m in a No NR on April 19 at $13. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third behind Tiger Band Wagon at Swan Hill over 1750m in a NR 65 or better on April 27 at $2.30. Contender.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
3rd of 827/4/25Swan Hill1750mMobileAll WeatherSr1Abby Sanderson2:04.801:54.83.4m $2.30f 8NR 65 or better$8,000$800

1. Tiger Band Wagon

2. Diamond Eclipse

3. Catalpa Rescue

4th of 1119/4/25Melton2240mMobileAll WeatherFr6Abby Sanderson2:38.501:53.89.7m $13 15No NR$22,500$1,125

1. Sahara Breeze

2. Jilliby Nitro

3. Tango Tara NZ

2nd of 114/4/25Mildura2600mMobileAll WeatherSr5Abby Sanderson3:12.101:58.91.9m $4.60 3No NR$30,000$4,500

1. Young Bluey

2. Catalpa Rescue

3. Crime Writer

5th of 91/4/25Mildura2190mMobileAll WeatherSr3Ryan Sanderson2:40.401:57.96.1m $1.10f 16No NR$8,000$240

1. Joe Got Rolled

2. Crime Writer

3. Assassinator

1st of 816/3/25Charlton2570mMobileAll WeatherFr3Ryan Sanderson3:06.901:57.05.1m $2.20f 9No NR$25,000$14,250

1. Catalpa Rescue

2. Dangerous

3. Jilliby Nitro

1st of 77/3/25Wagga2270mMobileAll WeatherFr7Ryan Sanderson2:43.201:55.74.3m $2.00f 26NR up to 90$9,790$5,184

1. Catalpa Rescue

2. Captains Catch

3. Tick A Loch

6A M Butt, S L Smith
  • Rockandance (Fr6) 3531824434
  • Trainer: A M Butt, S L Smith (Melton)
  • Driver: Anthony Butt
  • Prize Money: $96,243
  • Win / Place: 15% / 52%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: NOW AND FOREVER (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
57: 9-8-13
Distance
25: 1-3-7
Trk/Dst
13: 0-0-5
Track
23: 3-0-9
Season
20: 3-1-6
1st Up
4: 1-1-0
2nd Up
4: 1-0-1
3rd Up
4: 1-2-0
Metro
29: 3-1-9
Non-Metro
28: 6-7-4
Mobile
57: 9-8-13
All-Weather
57: 9-8-13
Best Mile
1:53.60
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr4) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-2.09 beaten 6 m by Meteor Moth (2:41.00) in NR 73 to 83 on May 3 at $61. Two runs back 3rd (Fr3) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.11 beaten 2 m by Rakero Slammer (2:01.50) in NR 80 to 89 on April 5 at $4.20. Finds a few better. Not keen on his chances in this field.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
4th of 113/5/25Melton2240mMobileAll WeatherSr4John Caldow2:41.001:55.76.9m $61 28NR 73 to 83$15,000$750

1. Meteor Moth

2. Jaccka Connor NZ

3. Repelling

3rd of 105/4/25Melton1720mMobileAll WeatherFr3Anthony Butt2:01.501:53.61.9m $4.20f 14NR 80 to 89$17,500$1,750

1. Rakero Slammer NZ

2. Dessie Gee

3. Rockandance

4th of 922/3/25Melton2240mMobileAll WeatherFr6Anthony Butt2:41.801:56.28.9m $9.50 14NR 70 to 85$17,500$875

1. Raging Whitebait NZ

2. Repelling

3. Jaccka Connor NZ

4th of 108/3/25Menangle1609mMobileAll WeatherFr3Anthony Butt1:49.201:49.29.0m $31 7NR up to 90$25,000$1,500

1. Dashing

2. Our Luciano

3. Better Knuckle Up NZ

2nd of 101/3/25Menangle2300mMobileAll WeatherFr4Anthony Butt2:44.101:54.80.1m $34 21NR up to 85$20,400$3,400

1. Dee Roe

2. Rockandance

3. Double Fear

8th of 108/2/25Cranbourne2080mMobileAll WeatherFr2Anthony Butt2:29.801:55.913.2m $19 7NR 80 to 89$17,500$350

1. Skinnydip NZ

2. Corravally Star NZ

3. Louie Lou I NZ

7M A Lee, P Lee
  • Jilliby Nitro (Fr7) 7374346825
  • Trainer: M A Lee, P Lee (Terang)
  • Driver: Lochie Cook (C)
  • Prize Money: $500,710
  • Win / Place: 17% / 52%

8 yo Black Horse

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: KIEWA VALLEY (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
89: 16-13-18
Distance
25: 3-5-4
Trk/Dst
23: 3-5-4
Track
37: 4-8-5
Season
26: 2-4-4
1st Up
9: 2-3-1
2nd Up
8: 2-1-2
3rd Up
8: 2-0-3
Metro
67: 12-11-12
Non-Metro
22: 4-2-6
Mobile
89: 16-13-18
All-Weather
89: 16-13-18
Best Mile
1:50.30
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 1680m at Terang, at the bell was 5th-8.6 beaten 10 m by Odin (1:59.70) in NR 65 or better on April 28 at $5.50. At the start before game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.44 beaten 2 m by Sahara Breeze (2:38.50) in No NR on April 19 at $14. Has claims.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
5th of 828/4/25Terang1680mMobileAll WeatherFr7Jason Lee1:59.701:54.710.0m $5.50 9NR 65 or better$10,000$300

1. Odin

2. Young Bluey

3. Yambukian

2nd of 1119/4/25Melton2240mMobileAll WeatherFr5Jason Lee2:38.501:53.82.0m $14 7No NR$22,500$3,375

1. Sahara Breeze

2. Jilliby Nitro

3. Tango Tara NZ

8th of 912/4/25Melton2240mMobileAll WeatherFr5Jason Lee2:36.501:52.422.4m $31 7No NR$22,500$450

1. Rakero Rebel NZ

2. Yambukian

3. Our Vincent Can Gogh NZ

6th of 105/4/25Melton1720mMobileAll WeatherFr3Jason Lee1:59.401:51.715.5m $15 8No NR$22,500$450

1. Yambukian

2. Bulletproof Boy

3. Tango Tara NZ

4th of 728/3/25Geelong1609mMobileAll WeatherFr4Jason Lee1:51.901:51.99.4m $15 12No NR$20,000$1,000

1. Catch A Wave

2. Rocknroll Hammer NZ

3. Yambukian

3rd of 816/3/25Charlton2570mMobileAll WeatherFr6Lochie Cook3:06.901:57.05.1m $7.00 9No NR$25,000$2,500

1. Catalpa Rescue

2. Dangerous

3. Jilliby Nitro

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