Melton Race 4

Haras Des Trotteurs Trot

Prize Money: $7,000

IMPERIAL COMMAND NZ (9) has a recent win on the board but last time out finished 65 metres from the winner in tenth over 2240m at this track on August 2. Sharpened up since that outing with a minor placing at the trials. This doesn't look as hard and is capable of taking this out if he can reproduce his win two starts back. THE SKY IS THE LIMIT (1) has been racing well, filling a top-five position at her last seven starts including a third most recently at Kilmore over 2180m. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Meets a comparable field so she can play a significant role. DESERT ASSASSIN (3) has to come into calculations on the back of some strong recent form, most recently when third at Ballarat over 2200m. Must be included. KYVALLEY ANTHONY (4) must be included on the back of some solid recent form, most recently when third at Bendigo over 2150m.
  • Distance: 1720m
  • Class: NR 56 to 62
  • Track: Good
  • Weather: FINE
  • Surface: All Weather
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1Maree Caldow
  • The Sky Is The Limit (Fr1) 48x2224123
  • Trainer: Maree Caldow (Kurunjang)
  • Driver: John Caldow
  • Prize Money: $37,650
  • Win / Place: 15% / 37%
Nearing Another Win

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: WHAT THE HILL (CAN)

Dam: CLOUD CHASER (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
40: 6-4-5
Distance
13: 4-2-1
Trk/Dst
11: 2-2-1
Track
17: 3-2-2
1st Up
4: 0-1-0
2nd Up
4: 1-1-1
3rd Up
4: 2-1-0
Metro
22: 4-2-2
Non-Metro
18: 2-2-3
Mobile
38: 6-4-5
Standing
2: 0-0-0
All-Weather
40: 6-4-5
Best Mile
1:59.00
Comments
Solid performance when a close second behind Imperial Command at this track over 1720m in a NR 47 to 53 on July 4 at $4.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Royal Charlotte at Kilmore over 2180m in a NR 56 to 63 on July 31 at $3.10. Nicely drawn and expected to measure up again.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
3rd of 931/7/25Kilmore2180mMobileAll WeatherFr4John Caldow2:46.402:02.87.9m $3.10f 27NR 56 to 63$7,000$700

1. Royal Charlotte

2. Sovereign Tiger

3. The Sky Is The Limit

2nd of 104/7/25Melton1720mMobileAll WeatherSr3John Caldow2:07.501:59.30.2m $4.20 8NR 47 to 53$6,000$900

1. Imperial Command NZ

2. The Sky Is The Limit

3. Boutika

1st of 926/6/25Kilmore1690mMobileAll WeatherFr5John Caldow2:07.202:01.15.8m $4.00 8NR 50 to 55$6,000$3,320

1. The Sky Is The Limit

2. Boutika

3. Flyin Time

4th of 1218/6/25Maryborough2190mMobileAll WeatherSr3John Caldow2:47.302:02.97.1m $3.80f 6NR up to 55$8,000$320

1. Coconut Mickey

2. Jessicas Story

3. Amour Maternal

2nd of 1112/6/25Ballarat2200mMobileAll WeatherSr2John Caldow2:47.002:02.21.2m $5.00 8NR up to 55$6,000$900

1. Mielicki

2. The Sky Is The Limit

3. Buslin Brody

2nd of 74/6/25Bendigo2150mMobileAll WeatherFr4John Caldow2:43.302:02.21.3m $2.30f 12NR 43 to 49$4,000$640

1. Myheartbeatstrue

2. The Sky Is The Limit

3. Hold That Magic

2Paul Warnock
  • Im Above The Law (Fr2) 756x251357
  • Trainer: Paul Warnock (Teesdale)
  • Driver: Kerryn Manning
  • Prize Money: $22,770
  • Win / Place: 13% / 52%

6 yo Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: LAWMAN (USA)

Dam: PACKED UP EARLY (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
23: 3-6-3
Distance
3: 0-0-0
Trk/Dst
2: 0-0-0
Track
6: 0-1-1
1st Up
5: 1-2-0
2nd Up
5: 0-3-0
3rd Up
4: 1-1-1
Metro
9: 0-2-1
Non-Metro
14: 3-4-2
Mobile
18: 2-6-2
Standing
5: 1-0-1
All-Weather
23: 3-6-3
Best Mile
1:58.20
Comments
Well beaten last start by Imperial Command, a rival who he faces again; when 50 metres seventh at Ballarat over 2200m in a NR 56 to 61 race on July 24. Must improve sharply.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
7th of 824/7/25Ballarat2200mMobileAll WeatherFr5Kerryn Manning2:46.002:01.547.9m $3.30 7NR 56 to 61$7,000$140

1. Imperial Command NZ

2. Quake Proof

3. Desert Assassin

5th of 1017/7/25Kilmore2150mStandingAll Weather10mKerryn Manning2:47.502:05.45.8m $6.50 7No NR$9,000$270

1. Mielicki

2. Johns Boy NZ

3. Buslin Brody

3rd of 910/7/25Ballarat2200mStandingAll Weather10mKerryn Manning2:50.402:04.15.6m $3.70f 13No NR$6,000$600

1. Link In Bio

2. Buslin Brody

3. Im Above The Law

1st of 927/6/25Geelong1609mMobileAll WeatherFr4Jodi Quinlan1:58.201:58.21.5m $4.60 23NR 50 to 55$6,000$3,320

1. Im Above The Law

2. Imperial Command NZ

3. Silent Reverie

5th of 104/6/25Maryborough1690mMobileAll WeatherSr1Kerryn Manning2:06.702:00.614.0m $7.00 5NR 50 to 56$6,000$180

1. Kyvalley Anthony

2. Black And Gold

3. Parlezvous Patty

2nd of 1030/5/25Geelong1609mMobileAll WeatherFr2Kerryn Manning1:59.101:59.10.2m $3.30f 213NR 50 to 55$6,000$900

1. Jack Sprat

2. Im Above The Law

3. Silent Reverie

213 Day Spell
3D T & G A Norris
  • Desert Assassin (Fr3) x569232153
  • Trainer: D T & G A Norris (Little River)
  • Driver: James Herbertson
  • Prize Money: $29,240
  • Win / Place: 8.11% / 45%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: CREATINE (USA)

Dam: DESERT SPUR (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
37: 3-7-7
Distance
7: 0-3-1
Trk/Dst
5: 0-2-0
Track
15: 1-3-3
1st Up
7: 0-1-3
2nd Up
6: 1-1-0
3rd Up
4: 0-0-0
Metro
15: 1-3-3
Non-Metro
22: 2-4-4
Mobile
37: 3-7-7
All-Weather
37: 3-7-7
Best Mile
1:58.20
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 2200m at Ballarat, beaten 7 m by Imperial Command (2:46.00) in NR 56 to 61 on July 24 at $34. Expected to go well again.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
3rd of 824/7/25Ballarat2200mMobileAll WeatherFr6Chris Alford2:46.002:01.57.8m $34 50NR 56 to 61$7,000$700

1. Imperial Command NZ

2. Quake Proof

3. Desert Assassin

50 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 94/6/25Bendigo1650mMobileAll WeatherFr3Jack Laugher2:00.001:57.022.7m $8.50 33NR 57 to 64$7,000$210

1. Alrighty

2. Kyvalleyhoneybunny

3. Bullapark Beno

33 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 112/5/25Geelong1609mMobileAll WeatherFr5Jack Laugher1:58.201:58.21.8m $8.00 7NR 48 to 55$6,000$3,320

1. Desert Assassin

2. Blackrange Glory

3. Mystery Fred

2nd of 1225/4/25Melton1720mMobileAll WeatherSr1Jack Laugher2:06.501:58.42.8m $3.00f 7NR up to 55$6,000$900

1. My High Peak

2. Desert Assassin

3. Mont Sally

3rd of 818/4/25Cranbourne1609mMobileAll WeatherFr5Jack Laugher1:59.401:59.43.0m $8.50 70-2 WINS$6,000$600

1. Strzelecki Sun

2. Jack Sprat

3. Desert Assassin

2nd of 911/4/25Melton1720mMobileAll WeatherFr6Jack Laugher2:06.401:58.21.5m $23 14NR up to 59$6,000$900

1. You Really Got Me NZ

2. Desert Assassin

3. Rocky Valley

4Brent Lilley
  • Kyvalley Anthony (Fr4) 6891131343
  • Trainer: Brent Lilley (Bolinda)
  • Driver: Tristan Larsen (C)
  • Prize Money: $57,115
  • Win / Place: 10% / 42%

5 yo Bay Horse

Sire: SKYVALLEY (NZ)

Dam: KYVALLEY PINK (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
59: 6-7-12
Distance
8: 1-1-0
Trk/Dst
4: 0-1-0
Track
14: 0-2-1
1st Up
3: 0-0-1
2nd Up
2: 0-0-0
3rd Up
2: 0-0-0
Metro
28: 2-3-2
Non-Metro
31: 4-4-10
Mobile
57: 6-7-12
Standing
2: 0-0-0
All-Weather
59: 6-7-12
Best Mile
1:59.10
Comments
Fair run when beaten by 5 m finishing fourth after a quick start, behind Promise Dream at Kilmore over 2180m in a NR 54 to 60 on July 3 at $13. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after a quick start, behind Kyvalley Maven at Bendigo over 2150m in a NR 56 to 64 on July 9 at $9. Nice effort last time. Strong chance again.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
3rd of 89/7/25Bendigo2150mMobileAll WeatherFr6Chris Alford2:40.001:59.713.8m $9.00 6NR 56 to 64$7,000$700

1. Kyvalley Maven

2. Dossier

3. Kyvalley Anthony

4th of 83/7/25Kilmore2180mMobileAll WeatherFr5T K Larsen2:48.902:04.74.8m $13 22NR 54 to 60$7,000$350

1. Promise Dream

2. Carla Pixie NZ

3. Coconut Mickey

3rd of 811/6/25Horsham2200mMobileAll WeatherFr5T K Larsen2:46.602:01.913.0m $3.50 7NR up to 59$6,000$600

1. Carla Pixie NZ

2. Ai Sedhai

3. Kyvalley Anthony

1st of 104/6/25Maryborough1690mMobileAll WeatherFr4T K Larsen2:06.702:00.65.1m $2.50f 10NR 50 to 56$6,000$3,320

1. Kyvalley Anthony

2. Black And Gold

3. Parlezvous Patty

3rd of 825/5/25Cranbourne2080mMobileAll WeatherFr5T K Larsen2:35.202:00.15.9m $13 7NR 50 to 56$6,000$600

1. Blanco Canyon

2. Right Of Reply

3. Kyvalley Anthony

1st of 718/5/25Cranbourne1609mMobileAll WeatherFr4T K Larsen1:59.101:59.10.1m $9.00 7NR up to 59$6,000$3,320

1. Kyvalley Anthony

2. Strzelecki Sun

3. Aldebaran Abel

6Alison Alford
  • Nakedtruth (Fr5) 15x6559848
  • Trainer: Alison Alford ()
  • Driver: Chris Alford
  • Prize Money: $59,270
  • Win / Place: 17% / 39%

6 yo Chestnut Horse

Sire: LOVE YOU (FR)

Dam: STARCUS (NZ)

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Rating

Stats
Career
58: 10-7-6
Distance
17: 2-2-0
Trk/Dst
8: 0-1-0
Track
13: 2-1-0
1st Up
5: 1-0-1
2nd Up
5: 1-0-0
3rd Up
5: 1-0-0
Metro
17: 2-1-0
Non-Metro
41: 8-6-6
Mobile
56: 10-7-5
Standing
2: 0-0-1
All-Weather
58: 10-7-6
Best Mile
1:56.30
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr3) over 1720m at this track beaten 35 m by Lady Vici (2:04.20) in NR 60 to 71 on July 26 at $31. Before that was well back in the run when 4th (Fr7) over 1650m at Bendigo, at the bell was 9th-22.5m on the pegs beaten 19 m by Alrighty (2:) in NR 57 to 64 on June 4 at $18. Prefer others.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
8th of 826/7/25Melton1720mMobileAll WeatherFr3Chris Alford2:04.201:56.236.6m $31 52NR 60 to 71$10,000$200

1. Lady Vici

2. Alrighty

3. Maoris Mac

52 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 94/6/25Bendigo1650mMobileAll WeatherFr7Chris Alford2:00.001:57.019.7m $18 12NR 57 to 64$7,000$350

1. Alrighty

2. Kyvalleyhoneybunny

3. Bullapark Beno

8th of 923/5/25Melton1720mMobileAll WeatherFr5Josh Duggan2:05.601:57.523.3m $41 13NR 60 to 69$10,000$200

1. Mitchell Wrap

2. Maoris Mac

3. Im Lady Rhonda

9th of 1010/5/25Melton1720mMobileAll WeatherFr4John Caldow2:05.601:57.528.1m $61 8NR 60 to 69$10,000$200

1. Aardies Peak NZ

2. Call Me Jack

3. Maoris Mac

5th of 62/5/25Geelong1609mMobileAll WeatherFr4Josh Duggan1:59.201:59.228.9m $31 13NR 60 to 69$10,000$300

1. Jilliby Ballerini

2. Gatesys Gem

3. Mitchell Wrap

5th of 919/4/25Melton1720mMobileAll WeatherFr5Chris Alford2:05.501:57.413.8m $19 7NR 60 to 69$10,000$300

1. Keayang Lavita

2. Dichotomy

3. Call Me Jack

7J O'Sullivan
  • Illawong Stardust (Fr6) 8060x65777
  • Trainer: J O'Sullivan (Heathcote)
  • Driver: Sean O'Sullivan (C)
  • Prize Money: $185,535
  • Win / Place: 14% / 34%

8 yo Bay Mare

Sire: MUSCLE HILL (USA)

Dam: LUNAR LANDING (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
82: 12-6-10
Distance
23: 2-0-1
Trk/Dst
16: 0-0-1
Track
37: 2-1-5
Season
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
11: 1-3-1
2nd Up
10: 2-0-1
3rd Up
10: 2-0-2
Metro
55: 7-2-8
Non-Metro
27: 5-4-2
Mobile
64: 9-3-9
Standing
18: 3-3-1
All-Weather
82: 12-6-10
Best Mile
1:56.61
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 2240m at this track beaten 19 m by Worth Waiting (2:47.60) in NR 60 to 70 on August 2 at $101. Before that 7th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, beaten 30 m by Lady Vici (2:04.20) in NR 60 to 71 on July 26 at $41. Would prefer to see a return to form before recommending.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
7th of 102/8/25Melton2240mMobileAll WeatherFr7S J P O'Sullivan2:47.602:00.419.9m $101 7NR 60 to 70$10,000$200

1. Worth Waiting

2. Picket Wire

3. Ser Patrick

7th of 826/7/25Melton1720mMobileAll WeatherFr2S J P O'Sullivan2:04.201:56.230.7m $41 21NR 60 to 71$10,000$200

1. Lady Vici

2. Alrighty

3. Maoris Mac

2nd of 521/7/25Bendigo2150m-Sean O'Sullivan2:43.40-12m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Topsies Bling

2. Illawong Stardust

3. Mighty Flying Art NZ

7th of 75/7/25Melton1720mMobileAll WeatherFr3S J P O'Sullivan2:05.701:57.627.9m $21 21NR 60 to 71$10,000$200

1. Alrighty

2. Kyvalleyhoneybunny

3. Hoppy NZ

2nd of 61/7/25Melton2240m-S J P O'Sullivan2:47.10-2.8m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Vytis

2. Illawong Stardust

3. Miss Yo NZ

5th of 814/6/25Melton2240mMobileAll WeatherFr5S J P O'Sullivan2:46.301:59.520.0m $19 7NR 60 to 69$10,000$300

1. Bitta Irish Luck

2. Maoris Mac

3. Champagne Charley

8Chris Svanosio
  • Promise Dream (Sr1) 4444534152
  • Trainer: Chris Svanosio (Romsey)
  • Driver: Chris Svanosio
  • Prize Money: $29,060
  • Win / Place: 19% / 46%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: LUCKY CHUCKY (USA)

Dam: CALDER SUN (AUS)

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Rating

Stats
Career
26: 5-3-4
Distance
7: 0-0-3
Trk/Dst
4: 0-0-1
Track
9: 0-2-1
Season
1: 0-1-0
1st Up
2: 0-1-0
2nd Up
2: 0-0-1
3rd Up
2: 0-0-1
Metro
11: 1-2-2
Non-Metro
15: 4-1-2
Mobile
26: 5-3-4
All-Weather
26: 5-3-4
Best Mile
1:57.93
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr5) over 2240m at this track, beaten 4 m by Hoppy (2:47.80) in 0W/15 0K stake on August 2 at $13. Genuine threat.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
2nd of 92/8/25Melton2240mMobileAll WeatherFr5Chris Svanosio2:47.802:00.64.0m $13 210W/15 0K stake$15,000$2,250

1. Hoppy NZ

2. Promise Dream

3. Dossier

5th of 1012/7/25Melton1720mMobileAll WeatherSr1Ross Payne2:04.001:56.014.1m $41 90W/15 0K stake$15,000$450

1. Rubys Dream

2. Mega Spur

3. Romantic Nina

1st of 83/7/25Kilmore2180mMobileAll WeatherFr6Ross Payne2:48.902:04.70.2m $7.00 7NR 54 to 60$7,000$3,990

1. Promise Dream

2. Carla Pixie NZ

3. Coconut Mickey

4th of 926/6/25Kilmore2180mMobileAll WeatherFr5Ross Payne2:44.902:01.78.6m $7.00 8NR 56 to 64$7,000$350

1. Rubys Dream

2. Sovereign Tiger

3. Link In Bio

3rd of 918/6/25Maryborough1690mMobileAll WeatherFr6Ross Payne2:03.701:57.87.5m $21 130W/15 0K stake$8,000$800

1. Mega Spur

2. Keayang Tweetybird

3. Promise Dream

5th of 105/6/25Ballarat1710mMobileAll WeatherFr7Chris Svanosio2:05.101:57.78.3m $23 130W/15 0K stake$8,000$240

1. Rubys Dream

2. Aldebaran Brooke

3. Mega Spur

9Andy Gath
  • Imperial Command NZ (Sr2) 651x912110
  • Trainer: Andy Gath (Long Forest)
  • Driver: Kate Gath
  • Prize Money: $46,828
  • Win / Place: 8.77% / 24%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: IMPERIAL COUNT (CAN)

Dam: THE GINGA'S SISTER (NZ)

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Rating

Stats
Career
57: 5-3-6
Distance
4: 1-1-1
Trk/Dst
2: 1-1-0
Track
3: 1-1-0
Season
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
4: 0-1-0
2nd Up
3: 1-0-0
3rd Up
3: 0-1-0
Metro
4: 2-1-0
Non-Metro
53: 3-2-6
Mobile
38: 5-3-5
Standing
19: 0-0-1
All-Weather
51: 5-3-5
Slushy
1: 0-0-0
Grass
6: 0-0-1
Best Mile
1:59.28
Comments
Last start was well beaten into tenth behind Worth Waiting at this track over 2240m in a NR 60 to 70 on August 2 at $2.80. Raced better the start before that where he posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at Ballarat (2:46.00) beating Quake Proof in NR 56 to 61 on July 24 at $2.70. Expected to improve sharply.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceStartSurfaceBarrierDriverRace TimeMile RateMarginSPDaysClassPrizePrize WonResult
3rd of 45/8/25Melton2240m-Jordan Leedham2:51.80-6.4m $0.00 -Trial$0-

1. Watts Up The Hill

2. Tracy The Jet

3. Imperial Command NZ

10th of 102/8/25Melton2240mMobileAll WeatherFr1Kate Gath2:47.602:00.467.4m $2.80f 9NR 60 to 70$10,000$200

1. Worth Waiting

2. Picket Wire

3. Ser Patrick

1st of 824/7/25Ballarat2200mMobileAll WeatherFr3Kate Gath2:46.002:01.54.6m $2.70f 20NR 56 to 61$7,000$3,990

1. Imperial Command NZ

2. Quake Proof

3. Desert Assassin

1st of 104/7/25Melton1720mMobileAll WeatherFr5Jordan Leedham2:07.501:59.30.2m $1.65f 7NR 47 to 53$6,000$3,320

1. Imperial Command NZ

2. The Sky Is The Limit

3. Boutika

2nd of 927/6/25Geelong1609mMobileAll WeatherSr2Kate Gath1:58.201:58.21.5m $3.50f 9NR 50 to 55$6,000$900

1. Im Above The Law

2. Imperial Command NZ

3. Silent Reverie

1st of 718/6/25Maryborough2190mMobileAll WeatherFr6Kate Gath2:49.602:04.62.5m $2.50f 60-3 WINS$6,000$3,320

1. Imperial Command NZ

2. Tella Shes Dreamin

3. Ataboy Charlie

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