Melton Race 6

Haras Des Trotteurs Trot

Prize Money: $17,500

SEBASTIANS BOY (11) moderate effort at this track two runs ago then settled back and failed to finish off well enough at his latest appearance over 1720m at this track, beaten 6 metres into fifth. No favours expected from this draw. Meets a similar quality field and is good enough to put himself in the winners' stall. LITTLE YANKEE (8) went back last start and failed to threaten when 11 metres from the winner in sixth at this track over 2240m. That effort followed a win at this track two runs ago. Will enjoy a pretty soft run from this draw, with the sprint lane to play a big role. Forgive that last effort. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. JILLIBY BALLERINI (2) is open to further improvement at the third run back from a break after scoring last time out over 2240m at this track. Likely to be around the mark again. ALDEBARAN MILEY (1) is worth some thought despite her last-start eighth over 2240m at this track on May 31.

Distance: 1720m
Class: NR 72 to 87
Track: Good
Weather: overcast
Surface: All Weather

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Aldebaran Miley (Fr1) 4666372348
Trainer: Chris Svanosio (Romsey)
Driver: Taylor Youl (C)
Prize Money: $162,435
Win / Place: 13% / 37%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: FATHER PATRICK (USA)

Dam: MASON MAGIC (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

59: 8-5-9

Distance

16: 1-1-5

Trk/Dst

15: 1-1-4

Track

41: 4-3-7

Season

27: 2-2-2

1st Up

4: 2-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-2

3rd Up

4: 2-0-0

Metro

50: 5-4-9

Non-Metro

9: 3-1-0

Mobile

58: 8-4-9

Standing

1: 0-1-0

All-Weather

59: 8-5-9

Best Mile

1:57.89

Comments

Last start 8th (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 0.13 beaten 15 m by Imperial Monarch (2:46.30) in NR up to 90 on May 31 at $8.50. Before that, surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 18 m by Im Ready Jet (2:43.70) in No NR M on May 17 at $15. Has a low draw and is a leading player.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 10	31/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Taylor Youl	2:46.30	1:59.5	15.4m	$8.50	14	NR up to 90	$17,500	$350	1. Imperial Monarch NZ 2. Nephew Of Sonoko 3. More Wanted
4th of 7	17/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Taylor Youl	2:43.70	1:57.6	18.0m	$15	7	No NR	$22,500	$1,125	1. Im Ready Jet 2. Aldebaran Acrux USA 3. Aldebaran Vera
3rd of 12	10/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Taylor Youl	2:45.80	1:59.1	6.2m	$5.00	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$1,750	1. Illawong Larajay 2. More Wanted 3. Aldebaran Miley
2nd of 8	3/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Taylor Youl	2:44.70	1:58.3	12.7m	$41	14	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$2,625	1. Susan Is Her Name 2. Aldebaran Miley 3. Aardies Peak NZ
7th of 11	19/4/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Taylor Youl	2:45.00	1:58.5	7.9m	$19	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$350	1. Aldebaran Acrux USA 2. Avant Guard 3. Destrier
3rd of 9	12/4/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Chris Svanosio	2:04.30	1:56.3	4.0m	$6.50	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$1,750	1. Pinnie 2. El Resamo 3. Aldebaran Miley

Jilliby Ballerini (Fr2) 3232582x11
Trainer: M A Lee, P Lee (Ecklin South)
Driver: Jason Lee
Prize Money: $64,290
Win / Place: 23% / 84%

Going for the Hat-Trick

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: MAJESTIC SON (CAN)

Dam: SHESASUNDON (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

13: 3-6-2

Distance

3: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-1

Track

7: 1-4-2

Season

12: 2-6-2

1st Up

2: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-1-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

Metro

9: 1-4-2

Non-Metro

4: 2-2-0

Mobile

13: 3-6-2

All-Weather

13: 3-6-2

Best Mile

1:58.80

Comments

Four-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at this track and Geelong. Last start won by a head as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (2:45.40) beating El Resamo in NR 63 to 79 on May 17 at $1.60. Expected to be in the finish again.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 5	27/5/25	Terang	2180m			-	Antti Ruokonen	2:42.00	-	6m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Looks Perfect 2. House Party 3. Imperial Monarch NZ
1st of 8	17/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jason Lee	2:45.40	1:58.8	0.2m	$1.60f	15	NR 63 to 79	$15,000	$8,550	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. El Resamo 3. Mega Spur
1st of 6	2/5/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jason Lee	1:59.20	1:59.2	11.4m	$2.80	167	NR 60 to 69	$10,000	$5,700	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Gatesys Gem 3. Mitchell Wrap
167 Day Spell
4th of 5	22/4/25	Terang	2180m			-	Glen Craven	2:40.90	-	15m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Gunforhire 3. Dougs Tribe
2nd of 13	16/11/24	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Glen Craven	2:46.10	1:59.3	2.8m	$8.50	20	No NR	$70,000	$11,200	1. Violet Stanford 2. Jilliby Ballerini 3. Centurion Dream
8th of 12	27/10/24	Maryborough	2690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Glen Craven	3:22.30	2:01.1	36.0m	$126	7	No NR	$75,000	$1,500	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Valtino 3. Pinnie

Our Marvella NZ (Fr3) 5342100052
Trainer: Brent Lilley (Bolinda)
Driver: John Caldow
Prize Money: $68,785
Win / Place: 16% / 38%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: LOVE YOU (FR)

Dam: FIRENZE (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

36: 6-5-3

Distance

9: 2-2-2

Trk/Dst

5: 2-1-1

Track

20: 3-2-1

Season

13: 1-2-2

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

Metro

27: 3-5-1

Non-Metro

9: 3-0-2

Mobile

34: 5-5-3

Standing

2: 1-0-0

All-Weather

36: 6-5-3

Best Mile

1:57.30

Comments

Last start 2nd (Fr3) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 8th-13.04 beaten 4 m by Little Yankee (2:05.30) in NR 70 to 85 on May 24 at $31. Two runs back 5th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track beaten 20 m by Im Ready Jet (2:43.70) in No NR M on May 17 at $61. Not keen.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 9	24/5/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	John Caldow	2:05.30	1:57.3	3.9m	$31	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$2,625	1. Little Yankee 2. Our Marvella NZ 3. Pinnie
5th of 7	17/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	John Caldow	2:43.70	1:57.6	20.6m	$61	7	No NR	$22,500	$675	1. Im Ready Jet 2. Aldebaran Acrux USA 3. Aldebaran Vera
12th of 12	10/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	John Caldow	2:45.80	1:59.1	17.8m	$61	49	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$350	1. Illawong Larajay 2. More Wanted 3. Aldebaran Miley
49 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 5	22/4/25	Melton	2240m			-	John Caldow	2:49.90	-	6.7m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Our Marvella NZ 2. Quake Proof 3. Alrighty
11th of 12	22/3/25	Melton	2760m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr5	John Caldow	3:25.00	1:59.5	38.2m	$101	14	No NR	$60,000	$1,200	1. Im Ready Jet 2. Aldebaran Acrux USA 3. Ebonys Avenger
10th of 10	8/3/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	John Caldow	2:49.30	2:01.7	53.0m	$8.00	14	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$350	1. Im Bobby 2. Little Yankee 3. Brandlo Prince

Fouroutoffive (Fr4) 12144528x3
Trainer: Nicholas O'Connor (Scotts Creek)
Driver: Nicholas O'Connor (C)
Prize Money: $42,450
Win / Place: 20% / 58%

5 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: MUSCLE MASS (USA)

Dam: ALDEBARAN KIRI (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

24: 5-4-5

Distance

5: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

11: 1-0-2

Season

10: 2-2-1

1st Up

4: 0-1-1

2nd Up

3: 1-1-1

3rd Up

3: 2-0-0

Metro

14: 1-2-3

Non-Metro

10: 4-2-2

Mobile

24: 5-4-5

All-Weather

24: 5-4-5

Best Mile

1:59.00

Comments

Last start 3rd (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.75 beaten 13 m by Mega Spur (2:46.80) in NR 60 to 69 on May 31 at $18. Two runs back 8th (Sr3) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 7th-14.9m 2WWC beaten 17 m by Lovemeto (2:45.90) in 4yo LR No NR on November 9 at $81. This looks a stern test.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 10	31/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	N A O'Connor	2:46.80	1:59.9	13.2m	$18	203	NR 60 to 69	$10,000	$1,000	1. Mega Spur 2. Dichotomy 3. Fouroutoffive
203 Day Spell
4th of 5	6/5/25	Melton	2240m			-	N A O'Connor	2:49.50	-	20.7m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Remus Phoenix 2. Mega Spur 3. Hatchback
2nd of 3	22/4/25	Terang	2180m			-	Nicholas O'Connor	2:54.70	-	10m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Imperial Monarch NZ 2. Fouroutoffive 3. Keayang Stuka
8th of 10	9/11/24	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	N A O'Connor	2:45.90	1:59.2	17.7m	$81	13	No NR	$20,000	$400	1. Lovemeto NZ 2. Rapid Return 3. Call Me Jack
2nd of 9	27/10/24	Maryborough	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	N A O'Connor	2:04.20	1:58.3	0.2m	$4.80	8	0W/15 0K stake	$10,000	$1,500	1. Gee Cee Calder 2. Fouroutoffive 3. Im Bobby
5th of 12	19/10/24	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	N A O'Connor	2:47.70	2:00.5	8.1m	$8.00	8	NR 60 to 69	$10,000	$300	1. Destrier 2. Avant Guard 3. Kings Guard

Remus Phoenix (Fr5) 14330201x8
Trainer: Chris Svanosio (Romsey)
Driver: Chris Svanosio (C)
Prize Money: $40,623
Win / Place: 29% / 58%

4 yo Bay/Brown Horse

Sire: VOLSTEAD (USA)

Dam: ONE YANKEE HALL (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 5-2-3

Distance

4: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

4: 1-0-1

Track

9: 2-1-1

Season

13: 3-1-2

1st Up

3: 1-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-1

Metro

13: 3-1-3

Non-Metro

4: 2-1-0

Mobile

17: 5-2-3

All-Weather

17: 5-2-3

Best Mile

1:58.50

Comments

Last start 8th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track, beaten 30 m by Jilliby Ballerini (2:45.40) in NR 63 to 79 on May 17 at $5.50. Two runs back won by 1.3 m as favourite (Fr6) at Bendigo (1:58.50) beating Thunda Struck in 3yo No NR CG on November 27 at $2 at the bell was 3rd-11.2m on the pegs. Will strip a lot fitter so watch for improvement.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 8	17/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Taylor Youl	2:45.40	1:58.8	28.9m	$5.50	171	NR 63 to 79	$15,000	$300	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. El Resamo 3. Mega Spur
171 Day Spell
1st of 5	6/5/25	Melton	2240m			-	Taylor Youl	2:49.50	-	2.9m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Remus Phoenix 2. Mega Spur 3. Hatchback
1st of 3	29/4/25	Melton	1720m			-	Taylor Youl	2:09.40	-	4m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Remus Phoenix 2. Hatchback 3. Watts Up Raptor
1st of 6	27/11/24	Bendigo	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Chris Svanosio	1:58.50	1:58.5	1.3m	$2.00f	11	No NR	$10,000	$5,700	1. Remus Phoenix 2. Thunda Struck 3. April Sun
10th of 10	16/11/24	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Chris Svanosio	2:41.90	1:56.3	123.4m	$6.50	10	No NR	$60,000	$1,200	1. Valtino 2. Mister Blindside 3. Thunda Struck
2nd of 12	6/11/24	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Chris Svanosio	2:36.60	1:57.2	5.6m	$3.70	10	No NR	$10,000	$1,600	1. Mister Blindside 2. Remus Phoenix 3. Valtino

Mercenary (Fr6) 0x7q404948
Trainer: K J Barker (Mitchell Park)
Driver: Jackie Barker
Prize Money: $129,118
Win / Place: 14% / 35%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MAJESTIC SON (CAN)

Dam: IMITATING (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

74: 11-7-8

Distance

10: 0-0-2

Trk/Dst

10: 0-0-2

Track

29: 0-3-4

Season

14: 1-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-0-2

3rd Up

3: 1-0-1

Metro

41: 4-4-4

Non-Metro

33: 7-3-4

Mobile

58: 8-5-8

Standing

16: 3-2-0

All-Weather

74: 11-7-8

Best Mile

1:59.32

Comments

Last start 8th (Fr6) over 1720m after being wide early at this track was 3rd-6.59 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Little Yankee (2:05.30) in NR 70 to 85 on May 24 at $8. At the run before was well back in the run when 4th (Fr7) over 2240m at this track, beaten 10 m by Jilliby Ballerini (2:45.40) in NR 63 to 79 on May 17 at $18. A better run is on the cards.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 9	24/5/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Jackie Barker	2:05.30	1:57.3	15.4m	$8.00	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$350	1. Little Yankee 2. Our Marvella NZ 3. Pinnie
4th of 8	17/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Jackie Barker	2:45.40	1:58.8	10.2m	$18	7	NR 63 to 79	$15,000	$750	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. El Resamo 3. Mega Spur
9th of 12	10/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Jordan Leedham	2:45.80	1:59.1	13.6m	$16	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$350	1. Illawong Larajay 2. More Wanted 3. Aldebaran Miley
4th of 9	3/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Mark Pitt	2:45.30	1:58.8	5.6m	$6.50	28	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$875	1. Pinnie 2. Avant Guard 3. Illawong Larajay
10th of 11	5/4/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Jackie Barker	2:46.60	1:59.7	35.1m	$4.00f	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$350	1. El Resamo 2. Brandlo Prince 3. Pinnie
4th of 11	29/3/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Jackie Barker	2:05.40	1:57.3	8.0m	$15	13	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$875	1. Watts Up Partytime 2. Aldebaran Brooke 3. Little Yankee

El Resamo (Fr7) 2512067244
Trainer: David Barbetti (Burrumbeet)
Driver: David Barbetti
Prize Money: $135,595
Win / Place: 11% / 31%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: RED SAMURAI (AUS)

Dam: EL GELATO (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

106: 12-14-7

Distance

21: 2-2-3

Trk/Dst

20: 1-2-3

Track

55: 3-10-5

Season

35: 3-6-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

Metro

63: 5-11-6

Non-Metro

43: 7-3-1

Mobile

91: 11-13-7

Standing

15: 1-1-0

All-Weather

106: 12-14-7

Best Mile

1:57.00

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track was 5th-8.35 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Imperial Monarch (2:46.30) in NR up to 90 on May 31 at $19. Two runs back 4th (Fr4) over 1720m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was leading 4.53 beaten 6 m by Little Yankee (2:05.30) in NR 70 to 85 on May 24 at $6.50. Hard to have on those efforts.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 10	31/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	David Barbetti	2:46.30	1:59.5	6.7m	$19	7	NR up to 90	$17,500	$875	1. Imperial Monarch NZ 2. Nephew Of Sonoko 3. More Wanted
4th of 9	24/5/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	David Barbetti	2:05.30	1:57.3	6.4m	$6.50	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$875	1. Little Yankee 2. Our Marvella NZ 3. Pinnie
2nd of 8	17/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Michael Stanley	2:45.40	1:58.8	0.2m	$8.00	7	NR 63 to 79	$15,000	$2,250	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. El Resamo 3. Mega Spur
7th of 12	10/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	David Barbetti	2:45.80	1:59.1	11.3m	$41	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$350	1. Illawong Larajay 2. More Wanted 3. Aldebaran Miley
6th of 9	3/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	David Barbetti	2:45.30	1:58.8	14.5m	$16	14	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$350	1. Pinnie 2. Avant Guard 3. Illawong Larajay
11th of 11	19/4/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	David Barbetti	2:45.00	1:58.5	141.1m	$71	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$350	1. Aldebaran Acrux USA 2. Avant Guard 3. Destrier

Little Yankee (Sr1) 7x12233816
Trainer: Lindsay Rogers (Snake Valley)
Driver: Connor Ronan
Prize Money: $96,225
Win / Place: 15% / 39%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: YANKEE SPIDER (USA)

Dam: ADMIRALS IMAGE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

63: 10-9-6

Distance

5: 2-0-1

Trk/Dst

4: 2-0-1

Track

16: 4-3-2

Season

8: 2-2-2

1st Up

9: 2-0-0

2nd Up

9: 0-3-1

3rd Up

8: 1-1-1

Metro

24: 6-4-2

Non-Metro

39: 4-5-4

Mobile

39: 7-5-3

Standing

24: 3-4-3

All-Weather

63: 10-9-6

Best Mile

1:57.16

Comments

Failed to impress last start; 6th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track was 9th-17.37 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Imperial Monarch (2:46.30) in NR up to 90 on May 31 at $9.50. Showed ability the outing before when he posted a big 4 m win when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at this track (2:05.30) beating Our Marvella in NR 70 to 85 on May 24 at $23 at the bell was 7th-12.35. Better than the last run and is a leading chance.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 10	31/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Connor Ronan	2:46.30	1:59.5	11.5m	$9.50	7	NR up to 90	$17,500	$350	1. Imperial Monarch NZ 2. Nephew Of Sonoko 3. More Wanted
1st of 9	24/5/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Jordan Leedham	2:05.30	1:57.3	3.9m	$23	49	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$9,975	1. Little Yankee 2. Our Marvella NZ 3. Pinnie
49 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 3	18/5/25	Maryborough	2190m			-	T J Mortlock	2:53.90	-	8m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Sassy Galleon 2. Little Yankee 3. Daisy Bouchea
8th of 11	5/4/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Connor Ronan	2:46.60	1:59.7	27.2m	$11	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$350	1. El Resamo 2. Brandlo Prince 3. Pinnie
3rd of 11	29/3/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Connor Ronan	2:05.40	1:57.3	6.4m	$15	13	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$1,750	1. Watts Up Partytime 2. Aldebaran Brooke 3. Little Yankee
3rd of 9	16/3/25	Charlton	2570m	Standing	All Weather	Fr4	Connor Ronan	3:17.60	2:03.8	5.9m	$10	8	No NR	$20,000	$2,000	1. Wish Upona Dream 2. Parisian Artiste 3. Little Yankee

Avant Guard (Sr2) 0104622455
Trainer: Ross Graham (Sutton Grange)
Driver: Ellen Tormey
Prize Money: $84,255
Win / Place: 18% / 44%

5 yo Chestnut Horse

Sire: USED TO ME (FR)

Dam: ERINGA BELLE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

54: 10-11-3

Distance

7: 1-2-0

Trk/Dst

6: 1-1-0

Track

30: 6-7-2

Season

26: 5-5-2

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-2-0

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

Metro

36: 7-8-2

Non-Metro

18: 3-3-1

Mobile

54: 10-11-3

All-Weather

54: 10-11-3

Best Mile

1:57.90

Comments

Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-0.13 beaten 6 m by Imperial Monarch (2:46.30) in NR up to 90 on May 31 at $15. Before that, 5th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track beaten 14 m by Jilliby Ballerini (2:45.40) in NR 63 to 79 on May 17 at $13. Tricky draw again but he can find winning form.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 10	31/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Ellen Tormey	2:46.30	1:59.5	6.8m	$15	14	NR up to 90	$17,500	$525	1. Imperial Monarch NZ 2. Nephew Of Sonoko 3. More Wanted
5th of 8	17/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Ellen Tormey	2:45.40	1:58.8	14.6m	$13	7	NR 63 to 79	$15,000	$450	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. El Resamo 3. Mega Spur
4th of 12	10/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Ellen Tormey	2:45.80	1:59.1	8.5m	$9.00	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$875	1. Illawong Larajay 2. More Wanted 3. Aldebaran Miley
2nd of 9	3/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Ellen Tormey	2:45.30	1:58.8	1.6m	$6.50	14	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$2,625	1. Pinnie 2. Avant Guard 3. Illawong Larajay
2nd of 11	19/4/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Ellen Tormey	2:45.00	1:58.5	2.0m	$18	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$2,625	1. Aldebaran Acrux USA 2. Avant Guard 3. Destrier
6th of 9	12/4/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	James Herbertson	2:04.30	1:56.3	5.4m	$7.00	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$350	1. Pinnie 2. El Resamo 3. Aldebaran Miley

Nephew Of Sonoko (Sr3) 7869845062
Trainer: Ross Graham (Sutton Grange)
Driver: Chris Alford
Prize Money: $322,460
Win / Place: 11% / 30%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: DANNY BOUCHEA (AUS)

Dam: SISTER OF SONOKO (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

173: 20-14-19

Distance

35: 4-2-2

Trk/Dst

32: 3-2-2

Track

98: 8-6-6

Season

28: 1-1-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-1

Metro

113: 9-8-10

Non-Metro

60: 11-6-9

Mobile

162: 18-14-18

Standing

11: 2-0-1

All-Weather

173: 20-14-19

Best Mile

1:55.30

Comments

Improved last start with a good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr7) over 2240m at this track was 8th-13.2 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Imperial Monarch (2:46.30) in NR up to 90 on May 31 at $81. Decent effort last start. Sure to be thereabouts.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 10	31/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Chris Alford	2:46.30	1:59.5	5.5m	$81	14	NR up to 90	$17,500	$2,625	1. Imperial Monarch NZ 2. Nephew Of Sonoko 3. More Wanted
6th of 7	17/5/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Kerryn Manning	2:05.40	1:57.4	20.2m	$21	7	NR 80 to 105	$17,500	$350	1. Watts Up Partytime 2. Illawong Larajay 3. Sundons Courage
11th of 12	10/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Kerryn Manning	2:45.80	1:59.1	14.8m	$21	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$350	1. Illawong Larajay 2. More Wanted 3. Aldebaran Miley
5th of 8	3/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Liam Older	2:44.70	1:58.3	26.7m	$71	14	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$525	1. Susan Is Her Name 2. Aldebaran Miley 3. Aardies Peak NZ
4th of 11	19/4/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Liam Older	2:45.00	1:58.5	5.5m	$81	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$875	1. Aldebaran Acrux USA 2. Avant Guard 3. Destrier
8th of 9	12/4/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Liam Older	2:04.30	1:56.3	12.4m	$41	35	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$350	1. Pinnie 2. El Resamo 3. Aldebaran Miley
35 Day Freshen-Up

Sebastians Boy (Sr4) 450x27x545
Trainer: Brent Thomson (Kyabram)
Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Prize Money: $70,600
Win / Place: 21% / 43%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SEBASTIAN K (SWE)

Dam: PRETTYGIRL LASSIE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 7-5-2

Distance

6: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

6: 1-1-0

Track

17: 1-4-0

Season

9: 0-1-0

1st Up

8: 3-2-0

2nd Up

8: 2-1-0

3rd Up

7: 0-1-1

Metro

21: 4-4-0

Non-Metro

11: 3-1-2

Mobile

31: 7-5-2

Standing

1: 0-0-0

All-Weather

32: 7-5-2

Best Mile

1:56.00

Comments

Last start 5th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track was 4th-7.69 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Little Yankee (2:05.30) in NR 70 to 85 on May 24 at $2.90. Before that, broke in score up and was out of position at the start 4th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track, beaten 9 m by Watts Up Partytime (2:05.40) in NR 80 to 105 on May 17 at $3.60. Will be in the finish if he finds his best.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 9	24/5/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Ellen Tormey	2:05.30	1:57.3	6.5m	$2.90f	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$525	1. Little Yankee 2. Our Marvella NZ 3. Pinnie
4th of 7	17/5/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Ellen Tormey	2:05.40	1:57.4	9.2m	$3.60	14	NR 80 to 105	$17,500	$875	1. Watts Up Partytime 2. Illawong Larajay 3. Sundons Courage
5th of 9	3/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Brent Thomson	2:45.30	1:58.8	14.4m	$18	70	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$525	1. Pinnie 2. Avant Guard 3. Illawong Larajay
70 Day Spell
7th of 8	22/2/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Brent Thomson	2:44.90	1:58.5	11.2m	$3.80	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$350	1. Watts Up Partytime 2. Little Yankee 3. Im Bobby
2nd of 9	15/2/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Brent Thomson	2:46.60	1:59.7	5.0m	$10	91	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$2,625	1. Aldebaran Acrux USA 2. Sebastians Boy 3. More Wanted
91 Day Spell
2nd of 5	6/2/25	Shepparton	2190m			-	Brent Thomson	2:46.30	-	5m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. The Wise Guy 2. Sebastians Boy 3. Far Left Fletch

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