Melton Race 3

Yabby Dam Farms Great Southern Star (2Nd Heat)

Prize Money: $20,000

It took flying mare Jilliby Ballerini to halt the winning run of JILLIBY DREAMLOVER (5) in last week's Kilmore Cup but she was brave in fighting on for a 5m second. Won five in a row prior and is unbeaten at this circuit and distance. Dodges her star stablemates in this heat so can return to the winners' list. ARCEE PHOENIX (2) hasn't won since last July's Inter Dominion final but draws better than when midfield in the Kilmore Cup and had put together a string of placings prior. Should get his chance from the low barrier. IM BOBBY (8) had to work hard when midfield last week but had been racing consistently prior including a third from this barrier to star mare Keayang Zahara in the Group 1 Maori Mile at this circuit and distance last month. OLLIVICI NZ (6) comes in fresh but races well that way. Has had eight weeks off since a last-start break but won two in a row here prior and is capable when on his game.

Distance: 1720m
Class: No NR
Track: Good
Weather: FINE
Surface: All Weather

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Ebonys Avenger (Fr1) 2879266559
Trainer: Brad Angove (Via Newstead)
Driver: Jordan Leedham (C)
Prize Money: $320,629
Win / Place: 11% / 44%

7 yo Black Mare

Sire: KVINTET AVENGER (FIN)

Dam: DEATH DEFYING (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

159: 18-29-23

Distance

39: 6-5-3

Trk/Dst

36: 4-5-3

Track

86: 6-11-14

Season

23: 5-3-2

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-1

3rd Up

4: 1-1-0

Metro

120: 14-22-16

Non-Metro

39: 4-7-7

Mobile

131: 12-26-18

Standing

28: 6-3-5

All-Weather

159: 18-29-23

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.14

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

42: 3-3-8

Driver Last 50

50: 9-4-9

Comments

Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr5) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 40 m by Jilliby Ballerini (2:39.60) in G2 No NR on February 7 at $151. Before that was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 2080m at Cranbourne, beaten 45 m by Keayang Zahara (2:32.70) in G1 No NR on January 31 at $126. This will be too tough.

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
9th of 12	7/2/26	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Jordan Leedham	2:39.60	1:57.8	39.7m	$151	7	No NR	$75,000	$1,500	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Jilliby Dreamlover 3. El Resamo
5th of 7	31/1/26	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Leigh Sutton	2:32.70	1:58.2	45.5m	$126	7	No NR	$75,000	$2,250	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Rockinwithattitude 3. Im Bobby
5th of 8	24/1/26	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Leigh Sutton	2:39.70	1:56.8	44.3m	$151	14	No NR	$75,000	$2,250	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Rockinwithattitude 3. Arcee Phoenix
6th of 6	10/1/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Jordan Leedham	2:03.70	1:55.7	24.0m	$81	7	No NR	$100,000	$2,000	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Arcee Phoenix 3. Im Bobby
6th of 8	3/1/26	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jordan Leedham	2:32.30	1:57.8	34.6m	$41	7	No NR	$22,500	$450	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Rockinwithattitude 3. Our Marvella NZ
2nd of 12	27/12/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Leigh Sutton	2:03.70	1:55.8	9.4m	$81	7	NR 69 to 85	$17,500	$2,625	1. Jilliby Dreamlover 2. Ebonys Avenger 3. Imperial Command NZ

Arcee Phoenix (Fr2) 6425302236
Trainer: Chris Svanosio (Romsey)
Driver: Chris Svanosio
Prize Money: $1,029,281
Win / Place: 26% / 60%

Driver Flying

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: TRIXTON (FR)

Dam: JUSTA PHOENIX (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

63: 17-13-8

Distance

13: 4-3-2

Trk/Dst

13: 4-3-2

Track

25: 7-7-3

Season

10: 0-3-2

1st Up

5: 3-0-0

2nd Up

5: 1-1-1

3rd Up

5: 1-2-0

Metro

38: 8-10-7

Non-Metro

25: 9-3-1

Mobile

58: 17-13-8

Standing

5: 0-0-0

All-Weather

63: 17-13-8

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:53.49

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

57: 16-13-8

Driver Last 50

50: 11-13-4

Comments

Last start was well beaten into sixth behind Jilliby Ballerini at Kilmore over 2180m in a G2 No NR on February 7 at $12. Raced better the start before that with a good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 2200m at Ballarat was 2nd-2.75 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Keayang Zahara (2:39.70) in G2 No NR on January 24 at $23. The good draw gives him a big chance to return to the winners' list.

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
6th of 12	7/2/26	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Chris Svanosio	2:39.60	1:57.8	17.3m	$12	14	No NR	$75,000	$1,500	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Jilliby Dreamlover 3. El Resamo
3rd of 8	24/1/26	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Chris Svanosio	2:39.70	1:56.8	11.5m	$23	7	No NR	$75,000	$7,500	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Rockinwithattitude 3. Arcee Phoenix
2nd of 6	17/1/26	Shepparton	2690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Chris Svanosio	3:19.90	1:59.6	13.8m	$1.55f	7	No NR	$30,000	$4,500	1. Im Bobby 2. Arcee Phoenix 3. Gotfeelingsyouknow
2nd of 6	10/1/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Chris Svanosio	2:03.70	1:55.7	5.2m	$21	60	No NR	$100,000	$15,000	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Arcee Phoenix 3. Im Bobby
60 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 3	5/1/26	Bendigo	2150m			-	Taylor Youl	2:41.50	-	3m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Arcee Phoenix 2. Aldebaran Acrux USA 3. Lovemeto NZ
2nd of 6	22/12/25	Melton	1720m			-	Taylor Youl	2:05.40	-	5m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Uncle Chan NZ 2. Arcee Phoenix 3. Aldebaran Acrux USA

Alrighty (Fr3) 25x1715623
Trainer: Andy Gath (Long Forest)
Driver: Kate Gath
Prize Money: $64,070
Win / Place: 33% / 52%

Track / Distance Specialist

Driver In Form

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: SKYVALLEY (NZ)

Dam: WHY MAORI (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

21: 7-3-1

Distance

11: 4-1-1

Trk/Dst

10: 4-1-0

Track

15: 5-1-0

Season

9: 2-2-1

1st Up

3: 2-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

Metro

15: 5-1-0

Non-Metro

6: 2-2-1

Mobile

21: 7-3-1

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

21: 7-3-1

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:57.03

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

16: 5-3-1

Driver Last 50

50: 9-11-4

Gear Changes

[Bit - Pulling ON, Boots - Shin/Tendon ON, Tail Tie ON, Whip ON, Hidez Hood ON, Bit - Lugging OFF, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon OFF, Nose Band - Figure 8 OFF, Spreaders - Rear OFF]

Comments

Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts. Placed last start 3rd (Sr4) over 1690m at Kilmore was 4th-5.2 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Quirky Character (2:04.40) in NR 70 to 85 on February 7 at $2.70. Before that 2nd (Sr1) over 2200m at Ballarat, at the bell was 3rd-4.82 beaten 3 m by Jilliby Ballerini (2:44.30) in 4-5yo LR No NR on January 24 at $26. One for the exotics.

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
3rd of 11	7/2/26	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Kate Gath	2:04.40	1:58.5	2.9m	$2.70f	14	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$1,750	1. Quirky Character 2. Mister Blindside 3. Alrighty
2nd of 8	24/1/26	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Kate Gath	2:44.30	2:00.2	3.0m	$26	28	No NR	$30,000	$4,500	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Alrighty 3. Kyvalley Maven
1st of 3	6/1/26	Melton	2240m			-	Jordan Leedham	2:48.00	-	4.8m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Alrighty 2. Champagne Charley 3. Rubys Dream
6th of 12	27/12/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Kate Gath	2:03.70	1:55.8	15.1m	$21	7	NR 69 to 85	$17,500	$350	1. Jilliby Dreamlover 2. Ebonys Avenger 3. Imperial Command NZ
5th of 11	20/12/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Kate Gath	2:03.70	1:55.7	21.4m	$12	22	NR 70 to 79	$15,000	$450	1. Jilliby Dreamlover 2. Six Nations 3. Rocky Valley
1st of 12	28/11/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Kate Gath	2:48.80	2:01.3	0.3m	$2.10f	14	No NR	$15,000	$7,500	1. Alrighty 2. Dance Fighter 3. Ijustcalledtosay

Imperial Monarch Nz (Fr4) 6x1237x457
Trainer: M A Lee, P Lee (Ecklin South)
Driver: Jason Lee
Prize Money: $91,311
Win / Place: 29% / 50%

Track Specialist

Driver Flying

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: IMPERIAL COUNT (CAN)

Dam: ANN'S MONARCH (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

34: 10-2-5

Distance

5: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

5: 1-1-1

Track

16: 6-1-2

Season

4: 0-0-0

1st Up

6: 3-0-0

2nd Up

6: 1-1-0

3rd Up

6: 1-0-2

Metro

18: 6-1-2

Non-Metro

16: 4-1-3

Mobile

28: 9-1-5

Standing

6: 1-1-0

All-Weather

34: 10-2-5

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:58.35

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

16: 6-2-2

Driver Last 50

50: 21-8-1

Comments

Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr1) over 2200m at Ballarat beaten 45 m by Keayang Zahara (2:39.70) in G2 No NR on January 24 at $126. Before that 5th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 9 m by Keayang Zahara (2:03.70) in G1 No NR on January 10 at $81. Needs easier.

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 8	24/1/26	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Glen Craven	2:39.70	1:56.8	46.0m	$126	14	No NR	$75,000	$1,500	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Rockinwithattitude 3. Arcee Phoenix
5th of 6	10/1/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Lochie Cook	2:03.70	1:55.7	9.8m	$81	7	No NR	$100,000	$3,000	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Arcee Phoenix 3. Im Bobby
4th of 8	3/1/26	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Lochie Cook	2:32.30	1:57.8	21.9m	$23	147	No NR	$22,500	$1,125	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Rockinwithattitude 3. Our Marvella NZ
147 Day Spell
2nd of 3	22/12/25	Terang	2180m			-	Lochie Cook	2:42.50	-	5m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Imperial Monarch NZ 3. Jilliby Illuminate NZ
3rd of 3	9/12/25	Terang	2180m			-	Glen Craven	2:51.00	-	6m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Jilliby Sniper 2. Havadash Joh 3. Imperial Monarch NZ
7th of 8	9/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Jason Lee	2:04.30	1:56.3	47.2m	$2.50f	21	NR 80 to 105	$17,500	$350	1. Keayang Stuka 2. Nephew Of Sonoko 3. Mega Spur

Jilliby Dreamlover (Fr5) x123111112
Trainer: M A Lee, P Lee (Ecklin South)
Driver: Glen Craven
Prize Money: $89,215
Win / Place: 50% / 81%

Unbeaten The Track / Distance

Driver Flying

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: LOVE YOU (FR)

Dam: A JEWEL IN THE CROWN (NZ)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 8-4-1

Distance

2: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 2-0-0

Track

5: 3-1-1

Season

9: 6-2-1

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-1-0

3rd Up

2: 0-1-1

Metro

7: 4-1-1

Non-Metro

9: 4-3-0

Mobile

16: 8-4-1

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

16: 8-4-1

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.70

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

4: 0-2-1

Driver Last 50

50: 13-11-5

Comments

Looks well placed in this tougher race, but she was impressive winning two starts back [-+] won by 12 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Cranbourne (1:55.90) beating Gotfeelingsyouknow in NR up to 90 on January 31 at $1.25 at the bell was leading 4.9. Progressive mare with strong 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 12	7/2/26	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Glen Craven	2:39.60	1:57.8	5.0m	$6.50	7	No NR	$75,000	$11,250	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Jilliby Dreamlover 3. El Resamo
1st of 7	31/1/26	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jason Lee	1:55.90	1:55.9	12.8m	$1.25f	7	NR up to 90	$17,500	$9,975	1. Jilliby Dreamlover 2. Gotfeelingsyouknow 3. Remus Phoenix
1st of 10	24/1/26	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Jason Lee	2:42.00	1:58.5	6.0m	$1.25f	21	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$9,975	1. Jilliby Dreamlover 2. More Wanted 3. Avant Guard
1st of 7	3/1/26	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jason Lee	2:34.00	1:59.2	10.6m	$1.15f	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$9,975	1. Jilliby Dreamlover 2. Gotfeelingsyouknow 3. More Wanted
1st of 12	27/12/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jason Lee	2:03.70	1:55.8	9.4m	$1.30f	7	NR 69 to 85	$17,500	$9,975	1. Jilliby Dreamlover 2. Ebonys Avenger 3. Imperial Command NZ
1st of 11	20/12/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Jason Lee	2:03.70	1:55.7	18.4m	$2.50f	28	NR 70 to 79	$15,000	$8,550	1. Jilliby Dreamlover 2. Six Nations 3. Rocky Valley

Ollivici Nz (Fr6) 3x0x443118
Trainer: C W Lang, S L Mahar (Riddells Creek)
Driver: Chris Alford
Prize Money: $325,985
Win / Place: 35% / 67%

Driver / Horse Combo

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ORLANDO VICI (FR)

Dam: BELLE GALLEON (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

56: 20-11-7

Distance

13: 2-3-4

Trk/Dst

13: 2-3-4

Track

35: 11-5-6

Season

6: 2-0-1

1st Up

7: 3-1-1

2nd Up

6: 1-1-1

3rd Up

6: 2-1-1

Metro

42: 13-7-6

Non-Metro

14: 7-4-1

Mobile

48: 15-9-7

Standing

8: 5-2-0

All-Weather

56: 20-11-7

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.48

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

5: 2-0-1

Driver Last 50

50: 1-3-9

Comments

Broke last start; 8th (30m Fr1) over 2240m at this track, beaten 80 m by Im Bobby (2:47.00) in No NR on December 20 at $3.10. Showed ability the race before when he was well back before the turn; won by 1.4 m as favourite (30m Fr2) at this track (3:29.00) beating Im Bobby in No NR on November 29 at $2 at the bell was 7th-23.7m 2WWC. Can make an impact with his A-game.

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
8th of 12	20/12/25	Melton	2240m	Standing	All Weather	30m	Chris Alford	2:47.00	1:58.4	79.0m	$3.10	21	No NR	$17,500	$350	1. Im Bobby 2. Gotfeelingsyouknow 3. Link In Bio
1st of 8	29/11/25	Melton	2760m	Standing	All Weather	30m	Chris Alford	3:29.00	2:00.6	1.4m	$2.00f	21	No NR	$17,500	$9,975	1. Ollivici NZ 2. Im Bobby 3. Gotfeelingsyouknow
1st of 6	8/11/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Chris Alford	2:48.60	2:01.1	15.4m	$1.30f	21	No NR	$22,500	$12,825	1. Ollivici NZ 2. Keayang Stuka 3. Heza Gun
3rd of 12	18/10/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Chris Alford	2:03.00	1:55.1	26.6m	$81	7	No NR	$60,000	$6,000	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Jilliby Ballerini 3. Ollivici NZ
4th of 7	11/10/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Chris Alford	2:42.60	1:56.8	15.9m	$15	35	No NR	$30,000	$1,500	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Arcee Phoenix 3. Keayang Stuka
35 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 3	30/9/25	Melton	1720m			-	Chris Lang	2:07.10	-	0.2m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Ollivici NZ 2. Watts Up Partytime 3. Hephaestus Phoenix

Mcgee (Fr7) 733414390x
Trainer: P Chircop (Bunding)
Driver: Anthony Butt
Prize Money: $80,795
Win / Place: 24% / 53%

Recent Trial Winner

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: CENTURION ATM (USA)

Dam: PEPPERELL MAGIC (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

45: 11-5-8

Distance

5: 1-0-2

Trk/Dst

4: 1-0-2

Track

12: 2-1-4

Season

11: 3-0-3

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

Metro

32: 7-2-7

Non-Metro

13: 4-3-1

Mobile

34: 7-5-5

Standing

11: 4-0-3

All-Weather

45: 11-5-8

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:57.49

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

1: 0-0-1

Driver Last 50

50: 2-2-7

Comments

Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 10th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at Geelong beaten 70 m by Fremarkstilly (2:01.30) in NR 56 to 62 on February 7 2025 at $2.25. Looks safely held.

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
1st of 4	3/2/26	Melton	2240m			-	James Herbertson	2:49.20	-	0.2m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Mcgee 2. I Am Wilma 3. Hilltop Hugh
2nd of 2	27/1/26	Melton	2240m			-	James Herbertson	2:44.10	-	30.2m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Aldebaran Acrux USA 2. Mcgee 3.
10th of 11	21/11/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	Layne Dwyer	2:38.30	1:58.1	39.2m	$5.50	7	No NR	$9,240	$60	1. Golden Sunset 2. Sheza Chance 3. Zealous Spur NZ
9th of 13	14/11/25	Albion Park	2647m	Standing	All Weather	Fr5	Layne Dwyer	3:18.60	1:59.9	14.2m	$7.50	13	No NR	$9,240	$60	1. Zealous Spur NZ 2. Get Used To It 3. Hide And Seek
3rd of 9	1/11/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Nathan Dawson	2:39.40	2:00.0	4.6m	$2.60f	7	No NR	$14,980	$1,197	1. Sheza Chance 2. Van Sank 3. Mcgee
4th of 6	25/10/25	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Gary Whitaker	2:36.60	1:57.9	13.2m	$26	6	No NR	$14,980	$798	1. Gus NZ 2. Golden Sunset 3. Zealous Spur NZ

Im Bobby (Sr1) 10x2131437
Trainer: Eddie Tappe (Congupna)
Driver: James Herbertson
Prize Money: $265,740
Win / Place: 20% / 49%

Track / Distance Specialist

Driver / Horse Combo

Driver Flying

7 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: MAJESTIC SON (CAN)

Dam: ALDEBARAN PEGGY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

103: 21-16-14

Distance

21: 7-5-3

Trk/Dst

13: 5-2-1

Track

38: 12-6-6

Season

12: 6-1-2

1st Up

7: 0-3-2

2nd Up

7: 2-0-0

3rd Up

7: 0-2-1

Metro

52: 14-9-8

Non-Metro

51: 7-7-6

Mobile

87: 18-14-14

Standing

16: 3-2-0

All-Weather

103: 21-16-14

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:53.92

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

19: 10-3-4

Driver Last 50

50: 12-4-9

Gear Changes

[Burr - Rein N/S OFF, Neck Strap OFF]

Comments

Last start 7th (Fr4) over 2180m after showing early speed at Kilmore, beaten 23 m by Jilliby Ballerini (2:39.60) in G2 No NR on February 7 at $3.50. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 2080m after showing early pace at Cranbourne beaten 21 m by Keayang Zahara (2:32.70) in G1 No NR on January 31 at $17. Expect him to be in the finish.

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
7th of 12	7/2/26	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	James Herbertson	2:39.60	1:57.8	23.4m	$3.50	7	No NR	$75,000	$1,500	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Jilliby Dreamlover 3. El Resamo
3rd of 7	31/1/26	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	James Herbertson	2:32.70	1:58.2	21.9m	$17	7	No NR	$75,000	$7,500	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Rockinwithattitude 3. Im Bobby
4th of 8	24/1/26	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	James Herbertson	2:39.70	1:56.8	16.9m	$23	7	No NR	$75,000	$3,750	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Rockinwithattitude 3. Arcee Phoenix
1st of 6	17/1/26	Shepparton	2690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	James Herbertson	3:19.90	1:59.6	13.8m	$2.30	7	No NR	$30,000	$17,100	1. Im Bobby 2. Arcee Phoenix 3. Gotfeelingsyouknow
3rd of 6	10/1/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	James Herbertson	2:03.70	1:55.7	9.3m	$23	21	No NR	$100,000	$10,000	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Arcee Phoenix 3. Im Bobby
1st of 12	20/12/25	Melton	2240m	Standing	All Weather	30m	James Herbertson	2:47.00	1:58.4	10.3m	$2.90f	21	No NR	$17,500	$9,975	1. Im Bobby 2. Gotfeelingsyouknow 3. Link In Bio

Lovemeto Nz (Sr2) x1125023x7
Trainer: Chris Svanosio (Romsey)
Driver: Kerryn Manning
Prize Money: $153,595
Win / Place: 35% / 70%

2nd Up Record

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: WHAT THE HILL (USA)

Dam: LOVE YA DOOSIE (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 7-5-2

Distance

3: 1-2-0

Trk/Dst

3: 1-2-0

Track

7: 2-3-1

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

5: 2-1-0

2nd Up

3: 2-1-0

3rd Up

3: 0-2-0

Metro

15: 6-4-2

Non-Metro

5: 1-1-0

Mobile

13: 6-2-1

Standing

7: 1-3-1

All-Weather

20: 7-5-2

Slushy

1: 1-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.50

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

3: 0-1-1

Driver Last 50

50: 6-8-7

Gear Changes

[Blinkers - Block ON, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon OFF]

Comments

Last start 7th (Fr3) over 2080m at Cranbourne beaten 60 m by Keayang Zahara (2:32.70) in G1 No NR on January 31 at $41. Two runs back good run when 3rd (FT Fr2) over 2760m at this track was 7th-24.1m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 15 m by Keayang Chucky (3:25.20) in G3 No NR on February 22 at $5.50. Has a strong second-up record so is open to improvement.

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
7th of 7	31/1/26	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Chris Svanosio	2:32.70	1:58.2	62.5m	$41	343	No NR	$75,000	$1,500	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Rockinwithattitude 3. Im Bobby
343 Day Spell
1st of 3	19/1/26	Bendigo	2150m			-	Chris Svanosio	2:39.50	-	4m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Lovemeto NZ 2. I Am Wilma 3. Tictok
7th of 7	13/1/26	Melton	2240m			-	Chris Svanosio	2:44.80	-	28m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Timbimboo NZ 2. Knight Fury Dan 3. Ravishing Ruby NZ
3rd of 8	22/2/25	Melton	2760m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Kerryn Manning	3:25.20	1:59.7	15.6m	$5.50	21	No NR	$30,000	$3,000	1. Keayang Chucky 2. Harry Stamper NZ 3. Lovemeto NZ
2nd of 10	1/2/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Kerryn Manning	1:59.30	1:51.6	12.3m	$23	7	No NR	$20,000	$3,000	1. The Locomotive 2. Lovemeto NZ 3. Oscar Bonavena NZ
12th of 12	25/1/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Chris Svanosio	2:45.10	1:58.6	59.0m	$5.50	21	No NR	$30,000	$600	1. Keayang Chucky 2. Queen Elida NZ 3. Ebonys Avenger

Race Review Abbreviations

Brk: Broke, Blkd: Blocked or held up, 1 x 1: One-out, one-back, Prkd: Parked, 3bk otr: 3 back on the outer, 3bk inr: Same as above, but on the inside, trld: Trailed, Gt spd: Showed gate speed, 3wd: 3-wide postd: Caught wide without cover, Held up: Held up, no gaps or few gaps: If they don't see any clear air in the straight, Inr-mid-wd -position: On the inside, mid = 1-off, wd = 3-wide or wider, flew hm wd: Flew home wide, dashd inr: Sprinted well on the inside, Chkd: Checked, Slow: Slow away at the start, Wltd: Wilted or got tired, Fdd: Faded late, Urgd: If the driver is getting stuck in

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