Melton Race 1 - Prydes Easifeed Free For All
CANTFINDABETTORMAN (5) impressed when successful at Riverina Paceway two runs ago, then settled back and failed to finish off well enough at his latest appearance over 2240m at this track, beaten 7 metres into seventh. His last run should be overlooked. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. RAKERO REBEL (2) has been racing well of late. Finished fifth at her latest appearance over 2240m at this track, beaten 4.5 metres. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Meets a comparable field and she can find winning ways. YOUNG BLUEY (11) was responsible for a better effort last time out when runner-up over 2240m at this track. Should run a big race. FIGHTER COMMAND (7) must be included after winning his past two starts, the latest at Menangle six weeks ago. Each way value. Something for the Multiples: CANTFINDABETTORMAN NZ (5) RAKERO REBEL NZ (2)

Driver: John Caldow
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Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 2240m No NR on April 19. Last time out was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 11 m by Eye Keep Smiling (1:49.30) in G1 No NR M on May 10 at $21. Can improve sharply.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Alford | 1:49.3 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $21.00 |
5/10 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Alford | 1:49.8 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $8.50 |
1/11 | 19/04/2025 | 175 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
1/3 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
3/3 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | |
4/8 | 26/10/2024 | 14 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $6.50 |
7/12 | 12/10/2024 | 16 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $23.00 |
1/7 | 26/09/2024 | 12 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |

Driver: Glen Craven
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m fifth behind Yambukian at this track over 2240m No NR last start. Before that was beaten 3.5 metres third at Menangle over 1609m in G1 No NR M on May 10. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/12 | 31/05/2025 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.60 |
3/10 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:49.3 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $5.00 |
2/10 | 03/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:49.8 | 10 |
| 3.9L | $11.00 |
5/10 | 26/04/2025 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:50.5 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $3.00 |
1/9 | 12/04/2025 | 36 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.90 |
1/3 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Craig Demmler | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 07/03/2025 | 6 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.70 |
1/3 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 5th-6.76 beaten 3 m by Yambukian (2:39.20) in No NR on May 31 at $6. At her previous start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 10 m by Eye Keep Smiling (1:49.30) in G1 No NR M on May 10 at $5. Likely to run well.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 31/05/2025 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
5/10 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:49.3 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $5.00 |
3/10 | 03/05/2025 | 21 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:49.8 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $5.50 |
5/9 | 12/04/2025 | 70 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $14.00 |
3/3 | 25/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | R P Duffy | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
3/9 | 01/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 1:50.5 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $14.00 |
2/7 | 25/01/2025 | 63 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $2.90 |
4/5 | 01/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Beaten favourite last start when seventh at this track on May 31. Was victorious the start prior at Riverina Paceway on May 23. Hard to go past on best form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/12 | 31/05/2025 | 8 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $3.10 |
1/8 | 23/05/2025 | 6 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:51.4 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $1.40 |
1/11 | 17/05/2025 | 98 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:52.0 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $3.20 |
5/9 | 08/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2555m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $101.00 |
10/12 | 01/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $151.00 |
4/11 | 25/01/2025 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:52.6 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $151.00 |
2/7 | 20/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | L A McCarthy | 0 |
| 20.5L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 01/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P McCarthy | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
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Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was driven from back in the field when 11th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 8th-10.7 beaten 12 m by Yambukian (2:39.20) in No NR on May 31 at $34. Before that 4th (Sr4) over 1720m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Cantfindabettorman (1:59.70) in No NR on May 17 at $18. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/12 | 31/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $34.00 |
4/11 | 17/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:52.0 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $18.00 |
4/8 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:52.1 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $8.00 |
11/11 | 19/04/2025 | 22 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 61.5L | $5.50 |
5/7 | 28/03/2025 | 27 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:51.9 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $10.00 |
5/10 | 01/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $10.00 |
4/4 | 25/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Jess Tubbs | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 | ||
2/2 | 03/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Bailey McDonough | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony Butt
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Four-year-old entire is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Menangle and this track. Last start won by 1.1 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr9) held up early, at Menangle (2:43.60) beating Chevron Art in NR up to 95 on April 26 at $1.90 at the bell was 5th-9.28. The one they have to beat again.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 26/04/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:54.5 | 9 |
| 1.1L | $1.90 |
1/11 | 12/04/2025 | 42 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $2.50 |
1/3 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
4/10 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:54.8 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $2.90 |
10/10 | 22/02/2025 | 175 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:49.8 | 10 |
| 24.4L | $18.00 |
2/3 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 10.4L | $0.00 | |
1/10 | 31/08/2024 | 28 | 0-2W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:54.4 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $1.12 |
1/7 | 03/08/2024 | 8 | No NR | $80,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $1.30 |

Driver: Scott Ewen
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Comments
Solid run when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third behind Cantfindabettorman at this track over 1720m in a No NR on May 17 at $7.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing third behind Yambukian at this track over 2240m in a No NR on May 31 at $9.50. Top contender based on recent form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 31/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $9.50 |
3/11 | 17/05/2025 | 42 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
2/10 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:51.7 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
1/8 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 8 |
| 6.9L | $2.25 | |
2/10 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:52.9 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $34.00 |
4/10 | 01/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:48.6 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $151.00 |
2/4 | 17/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 03/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | S L Ewen | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Comments
Comes here second-up after two weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when 7th (Sr4) over 1720m at Dubbo, beaten 20 m by Watchmedazzle (2:04.20) in NR up to 57 on May 23 at $6. Will not find this easy. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 23/05/2025 | 76 | NR up to 57 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Turnbull | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 20.5L | $6.00 |
4/5 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 | |
7/10 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:53.4 | 7 |
| 11.4L | $126.00 |
10/10 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:50.3 | 9 |
| 16.3L | $19.00 |
5/8 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 19.1L | $26.00 |
1/10 | 15/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:51.2 | 9 |
| 3.9L | $3.50 |
1/10 | 08/02/2025 | 28 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:51.8 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $2.15 |
1/5 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
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Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1720m No NR on May 3. Last time out 12th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track was 11th-15.76 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Yambukian (2:39.20) in No NR on May 31 at $19. Great chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/12 | 31/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $19.00 |
2/11 | 17/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $11.00 |
1/8 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:52.1 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $8.00 |
3/11 | 19/04/2025 | 8 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
2/7 | 11/04/2025 | 6 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $2.50 |
3/10 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:51.7 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $4.00 |
3/6 | 27/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | John Caldow | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 07/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | K M Gath | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Craven
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.4 m second behind Yambukian at this track over 2240m No NR last start. Before that was beaten 5 metres sixth again at this track over 1720m in NR up to 105 on May 24. One of the main contenders.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/12 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $7.50 |
6/9 | 24/05/2025 | 13 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $4.80 |
2/11 | 11/05/2025 | 13 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Ouyen | 2423m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $1.55 |
2/8 | 28/04/2025 | 24 | NR 65 or better | $10,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
1/11 | 04/04/2025 | 3 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Mildura | 2600m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $4.80 |
3/10 | 01/04/2025 | 17 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $3.60 |
2/5 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
4/3 | 20/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | M J Craven | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |