Melton Race 2

Mimosa Homes Free For All

Prize Money: $22,500

YAMBUKIAN (7) continued his impressive run of recent efforts last start when runner-up over 1720m at this track, beaten a nose. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw. Tackles a similar assignment and he can go right on with the job. KEAYANG TOKYO (2) has raced two times this prep and has filled a minor placing on each occasion. Produced yet another strong performance last time when he battled on bravely to just miss out over 1720m at this track, adding to a string of recent minor placings. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Meets a comparable field and he can grab that well-deserved win. OLIVER DAN (3) is in the mix following a respectable third at his most recent appearance over 1720m at this track. TRIPLE EIGHT (4) is worth some thought based on his third over 1720m at this track two runs ago.

Distance: 2240m
Class: No NR
Track: Good
Weather: FINE
Surface: All Weather

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Rocknroll Hammer NZ (Fr1) 512227278x
Trainer: Jess Tubbs (Myrniong)
Driver: Jordan Leedham (C)
Prize Money: $227,362
Win / Place: 21% / 59%

Recent Trial Winner

5 yo Brown Horse

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: TWIST AND TWIRL (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 8-12-2

Distance

6: 2-1-0

Trk/Dst

5: 1-1-0

Track

9: 1-3-0

1st Up

6: 1-3-0

2nd Up

5: 2-2-0

3rd Up

4: 0-1-0

Metro

34: 7-11-2

Non-Metro

3: 1-1-0

Mobile

37: 8-12-2

All-Weather

37: 8-12-2

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:52.40

Comments

Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle, beaten a nose by Miki Pins (1:49.70) in 4yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on November 23 at $1.35. Has only trialled once and may need more time.

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
1st of 3	29/7/25	Melton	1720m			-	James Herbertson	2:03.00	-	11.4m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Rocknroll Hammer NZ 2. Thinkfast Runfast 3. Steel The Moment
8th of 12	31/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Craig Demmler	2:39.20	1:54.3	7.4m	$19	14	No NR	$22,500	$450	1. Yambukian 2. Young Bluey 3. Bulletproof Boy
7th of 11	17/5/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Jordan Leedham	1:59.70	1:52.0	12.7m	$7.50	14	No NR	$22,500	$450	1. Cantfindabettorman NZ 2. Tango Tara NZ 3. Bulletproof Boy
2nd of 8	3/5/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	James Herbertson	1:59.80	1:52.1	4.1m	$2.40f	14	No NR	$22,500	$3,375	1. Tango Tara NZ 2. Rocknroll Hammer NZ 3. Curly James
7th of 11	19/4/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Greg Sugars	2:38.50	1:53.8	18.6m	$3.00f	22	No NR	$22,500	$450	1. Sahara Breeze 2. Jilliby Nitro 3. Tango Tara NZ
2nd of 7	28/3/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	James Herbertson	1:51.90	1:51.9	0.3m	$4.60	13	No NR	$20,000	$3,000	1. Catch A Wave 2. Rocknroll Hammer NZ 3. Yambukian

Keayang Tokyo (Fr2) 231x246x22
Trainer: M A Lee, P Lee (Ecklin South)
Driver: Jason Lee
Prize Money: $105,165
Win / Place: 50% / 88%

Nearing Another Win

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (USA)

Dam: KEAYANG SECRET (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 9-4-3

Distance

5: 2-1-1

Trk/Dst

4: 1-1-1

Track

8: 3-2-2

1st Up

5: 3-2-0

2nd Up

5: 2-1-1

3rd Up

4: 1-1-1

Metro

8: 3-2-2

Non-Metro

10: 6-2-1

Mobile

18: 9-4-3

All-Weather

18: 9-4-3

Best Mile

1:53.00

Comments

Finished second at his last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten 5.5 metres behind Yambukian at this track over 1720m No NR on July 12. Winning claims.

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
2nd of 11	12/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Jason Lee	2:00.30	1:52.5	5.5m	$5.50	17	No NR	$22,500	$3,375	1. Yambukian 2. Keayang Tokyo 3. Triple Eight NZ
2nd of 7	25/6/25	Terang	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Jason Lee	1:59.40	1:54.4	0.2m	$1.60f	110	NR 65 or better	$8,000	$1,200	1. Jilliby Nitro 2. Keayang Tokyo 3. Young Bluey
110 Day Spell
1st of 5	17/6/25	Terang	2180m			-	Glen Craven	2:38.10	-	3m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Keayang Tokyo 2. Kingman NZ 3. Beyond Delight
3rd of 4	3/6/25	Terang	2180m			-	Jason Lee	2:39.70	-	3.2m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. No Notthebuttons 2. Jilliby Willow 3. Keayang Tokyo
6th of 6	7/3/25	Geelong	2570m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Jason Lee	3:06.80	1:56.9	8.9m	$2.70f	6	No NR	$40,000	$800	1. Rakero Rebel NZ 2. Mach Dan 3. Tango Tara NZ
4th of 10	1/3/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Jason Lee	2:39.50	1:54.6	3.6m	$1.80f	15	No NR	$22,500	$1,125	1. Rakero Rebel NZ 2. Rocknroll Hammer NZ 3. The Lost Storm

Oliver Dan (Fr3) 7112x50x43
Trainer: Emma Stewart (Cardigan)
Driver: Ryan Sanderson (C)
Prize Money: $159,492
Win / Place: 33% / 58%

5 yo Brown Horse

Sire: BETTORS DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: MISS HAZEL

Rating

Stats

Career

24: 8-5-1

Distance

3: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Track

10: 2-2-1

Season

1: 0-0-1

1st Up

5: 1-2-0

2nd Up

5: 1-1-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

18: 4-4-1

Non-Metro

6: 4-1-0

Mobile

22: 8-5-1

Standing

2: 0-0-0

All-Weather

24: 8-5-1

Best Mile

1:51.24

Comments

Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fourth after showing early speed, behind Bay Of Biscay at this track over 1720m in a No NR on June 28 at $16. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Sahara Breeze at this track over 1720m in a No NR on August 2 at $5.50. Sure to play a major role.

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
3rd of 7	2/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Ryan Sanderson	1:58.80	1:51.2	3.4m	$5.50	35	No NR	$22,500	$1,688	1. Sahara Breeze 2. Yambukian 3. Oliver Dan, Jilliby Nitro
35 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 10	28/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Mark Pitt	2:00.10	1:52.4	6.9m	$16	98	No NR	$22,500	$1,125	1. Bay Of Biscay 2. Triple Eight NZ 3. Tango Tara NZ
98 Day Spell
3rd of 4	10/6/25	Melton	2240m			-	Allan McDonough	2:46.00	-	4.4m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Bay Of Biscay 2. Catch A Wave 3. Oliver Dan
10th of 14	22/3/25	Hobart	2579m	Standing	All Weather	10m	Allan McDonough	3:09.40	1:58.2	15.3m	$8.00	6	No NR	$150,000	$1,500	1. Jorge Street 2. Mydadsaid 3. Arggghhh
5th of 9	16/3/25	Hobart	2579m	Standing	All Weather	10m	Allan McDonough	3:10.10	1:57.7	27.3m	$2.70	141	No NR	$14,000	$420	1. Magician 2. Jorge Street 3. Heza Punk Rocker NZ
141 Day Spell
1st of 4	22/2/25	Maryborough	2190m			-	A McDonough	2:37.40	-	1m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Oliver Dan 2. Mach Dan 3. Act Now

Triple Eight NZ (Fr4) 5044092236
Trainer: Jess Tubbs ()
Driver: Anthony Butt
Prize Money: $897,241
Win / Place: 18% / 49%

10 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: SLANGEVAR (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

167: 31-24-27

Distance

61: 19-12-6

Trk/Dst

37: 11-8-4

Track

67: 14-11-7

1st Up

8: 3-2-2

2nd Up

8: 5-0-0

3rd Up

8: 2-1-2

Metro

124: 28-18-18

Non-Metro

43: 3-6-9

Mobile

147: 25-23-23

Standing

20: 6-1-4

All-Weather

165: 31-24-26

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Grass

2: 0-0-1

Best Mile

1:51.65

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr7) over 2240m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.12 beaten 14 m by Yambukian (2:39.70) in No NR on July 26 at $3.60. At the run before good run when 3rd (Sr3) over 1720m at this track beaten 6 m by Yambukian (2:00.30) in No NR on July 12 at $6. Should improve sharply.

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
6th of 9	26/7/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	James Herbertson	2:39.70	1:54.7	14.6m	$3.60	14	No NR	$22,500	$450	1. Yambukian 2. Young Bluey 3. Bettor Isolate
3rd of 11	12/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Kerryn Manning	2:00.30	1:52.5	5.8m	$6.00	14	No NR	$22,500	$2,250	1. Yambukian 2. Keayang Tokyo 3. Triple Eight NZ
2nd of 10	28/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	James Herbertson	2:00.10	1:52.4	0.1m	$10	14	No NR	$22,500	$3,375	1. Bay Of Biscay 2. Triple Eight NZ 3. Tango Tara NZ
2nd of 8	14/6/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Kerryn Manning	2:39.70	1:54.7	1.7m	$5.50	7	No NR	$22,500	$3,375	1. Yambukian 2. Triple Eight NZ 3. Kosimo
9th of 10	7/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Kerryn Manning	2:01.70	1:53.8	8.1m	$41	7	No NR	$22,500	$450	1. Rakero Rebel NZ 2. Sahara Breeze 3. Sweet Bella
11th of 12	31/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Kerryn Manning	2:39.20	1:54.3	12.5m	$34	14	No NR	$22,500	$450	1. Yambukian 2. Young Bluey 3. Bulletproof Boy

Better Eclipse (Fr5) 146x767444
Trainer: Jess Tubbs (Myrniong)
Driver: James Herbertson
Prize Money: $1,331,760
Win / Place: 27% / 58%

7 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: BETTERTHANCHEDDAR (USA)

Dam: POWER OF ECLIPSE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

86: 24-14-12

Distance

26: 8-3-2

Trk/Dst

22: 7-3-2

Track

30: 9-5-3

1st Up

8: 4-1-2

2nd Up

7: 1-2-1

3rd Up

7: 0-2-2

Metro

60: 15-9-8

Non-Metro

26: 9-5-4

Mobile

80: 23-14-11

Standing

6: 1-0-1

All-Weather

85: 23-14-12

Slushy

1: 0-0-1

Grass

1: 1-0-0

Best Mile

1:47.60

Comments

Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr4) over 2680m after racing wide at Albion Park, beaten 7 m by Jimartee (3:09.80) in G3 No NR on July 19 at $4.20. At the start before 4th (Sr5) over 2680m at Albion Park beaten 16 m by Leap To Fame (3:09.40) in No NR on July 12 at $71. Capable of taking this out.

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
4th of 12	19/7/25	Albion Park	2680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	James Herbertson	3:09.80	1:54.0	7.3m	$4.20	7	No NR	$50,000	$3,000	1. Jimartee 2. Nyack 3. Beach Ball NZ
4th of 11	12/7/25	Albion Park	2680m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr5	James Herbertson	3:09.40	1:53.7	16.4m	$71	7	No NR	$40,000	$2,000	1. Leap To Fame 2. Nyack 3. Kanena Provlima
4th of 12	5/7/25	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Joshua Gallagher	2:30.50	1:53.3	8.8m	$8.00	56	No NR	$40,000	$2,000	1. Sure Thing Captain 2. Catch A Wave 3. Rakero Rebel NZ
56 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 2	23/6/25	Geelong	2100m			-	James Herbertson	2:33.40	-	20m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Better Eclipse 2. Just As Well NZ 3.
3rd of 3	17/6/25	Melton	1720m			-	J A Tubbs	2:01.20	-	15.8m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Catch A Wave 2. Hector NZ 3. Better Eclipse
7th of 7	10/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	James Herbertson	2:41.60	1:56.1	15.3m	$3.10	7	No NR	$22,500	$450	1. Bettor Isolate 2. Yambukian 3. Sebs Choice

Bettor Isolate (Fr6) 4169120531
Trainer: Matthew Craven (Ecklin South)
Driver: Amy Day
Prize Money: $199,259
Win / Place: 31% / 51%

7 yo Black Horse

Sire: BETTORS DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: ASHLEES BABE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

41: 13-2-6

Distance

14: 3-0-3

Trk/Dst

11: 1-0-2

Track

21: 2-1-3

Season

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

7: 3-0-0

2nd Up

6: 3-0-1

3rd Up

5: 1-0-2

Metro

25: 6-1-3

Non-Metro

16: 7-1-3

Mobile

41: 13-2-6

All-Weather

41: 13-2-6

Best Mile

1:49.50

Comments

Last start won by 3 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Terang (1:59.10) beating Jilliby Nitro in NR 65 or better on August 4 at $1.50 at the bell was leading 2.6. Should be involved in the finish.

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
1st of 6	4/8/25	Terang	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Amy Day	1:59.10	1:54.1	3.1m	$1.50f	9	NR 65 or better	$8,000	$4,560	1. Bettor Isolate 2. Jilliby Nitro 3. Hes All Torque
3rd of 9	26/7/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Amy Day	2:39.70	1:54.7	0.3m	$19	7	No NR	$22,500	$2,250	1. Yambukian 2. Young Bluey 3. Bettor Isolate
5th of 8	19/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Amy Day	2:00.50	1:52.8	8.7m	$15	14	NR up to 105	$17,500	$525	1. Jilliby Nitro 2. Fighter Command 3. Young Bluey
10th of 11	5/7/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Amy Day	2:39.20	1:54.4	25.1m	$34	14	No NR	$22,500	$450	1. Sahara Breeze, Yambukian 2. 3. Kiss NZ
2nd of 8	21/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Amy Day	1:59.30	1:51.6	1.9m	$21	10	NR up to 105	$17,500	$2,625	1. Sir Jimmy 2. Bettor Isolate 3. Fighter Command
1st of 8	11/6/25	Horsham	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Amy Day	2:01.60	1:55.1	6.4m	$1.40f	11	NR 65 or better	$8,000	$4,560	1. Bettor Isolate 2. Hez All Rock 3. Dee Roe

Yambukian (Fr7) 1232111112
Trainer: Andy Gath (Long Forest)
Driver: Kate Gath
Prize Money: $301,834
Win / Place: 30% / 57%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: COPPAGOODONE (NZ)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

69: 21-12-7

Distance

38: 12-6-3

Trk/Dst

35: 9-6-3

Track

48: 12-9-3

Season

1: 0-1-0

1st Up

7: 5-1-0

2nd Up

6: 1-0-0

3rd Up

6: 3-0-0

Metro

50: 12-10-3

Non-Metro

19: 9-2-4

Mobile

69: 21-12-7

All-Weather

69: 21-12-7

Best Mile

1:50.90

Comments

Last start game effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 1720m after being wide early at this track, beaten a nose by Sahara Breeze (1:58.80) in No NR on August 2 at $3.90. Two runs back came from midfield and won by a nose as favourite (Sr2) at this track (2:39.70) beating Young Bluey in No NR on July 26 at $1.90 at the bell was leading 1.12. Big chance 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
2nd of 7	2/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Kate Gath	1:58.80	1:51.2	0.1m	$3.90	7	No NR	$22,500	$3,375	1. Sahara Breeze 2. Yambukian 3. Oliver Dan, Jilliby Nitro
1st of 9	26/7/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Kate Gath	2:39.70	1:54.7	0.1m	$1.90f	14	No NR	$22,500	$12,825	1. Yambukian 2. Young Bluey 3. Bettor Isolate
1st of 11	12/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Jordan Leedham	2:00.30	1:52.5	5.5m	$3.00f	7	No NR	$22,500	$12,825	1. Yambukian 2. Keayang Tokyo 3. Triple Eight NZ
1st of 11	5/7/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Jordan Leedham	2:39.20	1:54.4	0.1m	$2.50f	21	No NR	$22,500	$8,100	1. Sahara Breeze, Yambukian 2. 3. Kiss NZ
1st of 8	14/6/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Kate Gath	2:39.70	1:54.7	1.7m	$2.60f	14	No NR	$22,500	$12,825	1. Yambukian 2. Triple Eight NZ 3. Kosimo
1st of 12	31/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Jordan Leedham	2:39.20	1:54.3	1.4m	$14	21	No NR	$22,500	$12,825	1. Yambukian 2. Young Bluey 3. Bulletproof Boy

Kosimo (Sr1) 7038990157
Trainer: Julie Douglas (Strathfieldsaye)
Driver: Ellen Tormey
Prize Money: $288,364
Win / Place: 8.67% / 44%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MAJOR BRONSKI (AUS)

Dam: NOW SHEZATERROR (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

150: 13-27-27

Distance

60: 6-13-12

Trk/Dst

39: 2-4-9

Track

68: 4-7-16

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

8: 4-1-1

2nd Up

8: 0-1-3

3rd Up

8: 0-4-1

Metro

111: 12-17-23

Non-Metro

39: 1-10-4

Mobile

150: 13-27-27

All-Weather

150: 13-27-27

Best Mile

1:51.20

Comments

Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track, beaten 9 m by Sahara Breeze (1:58.80) in No NR on August 2 at $101. Two runs back 5th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track was 8th-11.5 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Yambukian (2:39.70) in No NR on July 26 at $51. Must do a lot more.

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
7th of 7	2/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Ellen Tormey	1:58.80	1:51.2	9.9m	$101	7	No NR	$22,500	$450	1. Sahara Breeze 2. Yambukian 3. Oliver Dan, Jilliby Nitro
5th of 9	26/7/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Ellen Tormey	2:39.70	1:54.7	9.9m	$51	7	No NR	$22,500	$675	1. Yambukian 2. Young Bluey 3. Bettor Isolate
1st of 8	19/7/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Ellen Tormey	2:41.30	1:55.9	0.3m	$41	7	NR 80 to 89	$17,500	$9,975	1. Kosimo 2. Louie Lou I NZ 3. Little Louie
10th of 11	12/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Tasmyn Potter	2:00.30	1:52.5	12.2m	$101	7	No NR	$22,500	$450	1. Yambukian 2. Keayang Tokyo 3. Triple Eight NZ
9th of 11	5/7/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	John Caldow	2:39.20	1:54.4	23.8m	$151	7	No NR	$22,500	$450	1. Sahara Breeze, Yambukian 2. 3. Kiss NZ
9th of 10	28/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Ellen Tormey	2:00.10	1:52.4	14.0m	$101	7	No NR	$22,500	$450	1. Bay Of Biscay 2. Triple Eight NZ 3. Tango Tara NZ

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