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Melton Race 5 - Apg Pace

DONMARO NZ (6) is a newcomer to the Andy Gath yard from NZ. Has had four-and-a-half months off since he last raced at Addington but was readied with a trial win and generally comes to hand very quickly, with three wins from five first-up appearances. Can kick off with a win. MADRIGAL NZ (4) is in good form having placed in two Victorian runs since winning in SA. Finished third at her latest appearance at Ararat, beaten 4.5 metres. Can make an impact again. TARA VICTORY NZ (5) is up in grade but has put two wins together and usually races well at this distance so respect. TEN DA TOUCH NZ (7) starts from out wide but is in the mix after drawing on the back row finishing third at Shepparton last time out.

Race Time:9:03 AM
Friday, March 6, 2026
Track:Good
Weather:FINE
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:2240m
1
Silk
Magic Mike Nz (1)7x65897888
Trainer: Joanne Justice (Harkness)12 mths 169: 13-30-26

Driver: Riley Mitchell

9 yo B G
Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)
Dam: CAFE GIRL (NZ)

Stats

Career169: 13-30-26
LTS$200,583.00
BMR1:54.32
TS80: 5-8-12
Win %7.69%
Place %40.83%

Comments

Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr3) over 2160m at Hamilton beaten 23 m by The Steel Dragon (2:38.00) in NR 56 to 64 on February 23 at $51. Before that 8th (Fr1) over 1710m at Ballarat was 5th-8.51 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Tara Victory (2:00.50) in NR 56 to 64 on February 19 at $101. Will need improvement.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
8/823/02/20264NR 56 to 64$7,000.00Hamilton2160mNeutralLeilani Justice1:57.73
  • 1. The Steel Dragon
  • 2. Eyeneedthat
  • 3. Torque Power
23.9L$51.00
8/1019/02/202640NR 56 to 64$7,000.00Ballarat1710mNeutralR Mitchell1:53.41
  • 1. Tara Victory NZ
  • 2. The Steel Dragon
  • 3. Wild Bull NZ
14.1L$101.00
5/514/02/2026-Trial$0.00Bacchus Marsh1940mGinger Gleeson0
  • 1. Flying Sparks
  • 2. Caruso Star
  • 3. Worth The Extra
4L$0.00
8/810/02/2026-Trial$0.00Melton2240mGoodR Mitchell0
  • 1. Tara Victory NZ
  • 2. Vincenzo
  • 3. Always Be Blakey
38.5L$0.00
8/810/01/20268NR up to 80$10,000.00Melton1720mNeutralD K Douglas1:54.11
  • 1. Dessie Gee
  • 2. Jaccka Connor NZ
  • 3. Shadow Celt
49.3L$61.00
7/1102/01/20266NR 57 to 63$7,000.00Melton2240mNeutralD K Douglas1:55.73
  • 1. Platinum Jive NZ
  • 2. The Steel Dragon
  • 3. Can Be A Ruebe NZ
27.8L$41.00
9/1027/12/20258NR 60 to 69$10,000.00Melton2240mNeutralD K Douglas1:56.41
  • 1. Eastbro Chrissy
  • 2. Hugo Rocks
  • 3. Im Dustee
274.2L$34.00
8/919/12/20259NR 60 to 69$10,000.00Geelong1609mNeutralD K Douglas1:53.91
  • 1. Amphijet
  • 2. Ferrigno
  • 3. Platinum Jive NZ
7.3L$31.00
2
Silk
Spirit Of Sahara (2)0247227331
Trainer: Shane Sanderson (Charlton)12 mths 29: 4-9-4

Driver: Ryan Sanderson

4 yo BR H
Sire: CAPTAIN CRUNCH (USA)
Dam: SAHARA SUNRISE (AUS)

Stats

Career29: 4-9-4
LTS$34,636.00
BMR1:54.50
TS2: 0-0-0
Win %13.79%
Place %58.62%

Comments

Last start won by a nose as favourite (Fr6) at Riverina Paceway (2:03.80) beating Go Colour My World in NR up to 53 on February 27 at $2.15. Nicely drawn and could measure up again.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/1027/02/20267NR up to 53$6,940.00Wagga1740mFastRyan Sanderson1:54.56
  • 1. Spirit Of Sahara
  • 2. Go Colour My World NZ
  • 3. Jilliby Ryder
0.1L$2.15
3/1120/02/20268NR 50 to 55$6,000.00Bendigo2150mNeutralRyan Sanderson1:58.93
  • 1. Feel The Reign
  • 2. Random Mahoney
  • 3. Spirit Of Sahara
4.5L$1.75
3/912/02/20265NR up to 55$8,000.00Kilmore2180mNeutralE M Adams2:02.06
  • 1. Monsieur Flamel
  • 2. Feel The Reign
  • 3. Spirit Of Sahara
6.2L$7.00
7/1207/02/202650W/15 0K stake$15,000.00Kilmore1690mNeutralRyan Sanderson1:56.82
  • 1. Montana Pride
  • 2. Celestial Zodiac
  • 3. Luva Scrap
11.0L$8.00
2/1102/02/202616NR 50 to 55$6,000.00Charlton2100mNeutralRyan Sanderson1:57.92
  • 1. Our Ultimate Gracy NZ
  • 2. Spirit Of Sahara
  • 3. Written In Silk
1.1L$5.50
4/622/01/2026-Trial$0.00Shepparton2190mRyan Sanderson0
  • 1. Reno Ace
  • 2. Floppa
  • 3. I Am On Therun
30L$0.00
2/617/01/202622NR up to 55$8,000.00Shepparton1690mFastRyan Sanderson1:57.31
  • 1. Direct Command NZ
  • 2. Spirit Of Sahara
  • 3. Ollies Medal
0.2L$4.20
2/509/12/2025-Trial$0.00Shepparton2190mRyan Sanderson0
  • 1. Big Bad Ossie
  • 2. Spirit Of Sahara
  • 3. Layden
1L$0.00
3
Silk
Interpretation (3)5112211417
Trainer: Terry French (Heathcote)12 mths 165: 19-28-20

Driver: Tayla French

7 yo B BR M
Sire: WELL SAID (USA)
Dam: FUN ON THE RUN (AUS)

Stats

Career165: 19-28-20
LTS$136,518.00
BMR1:55.80
TS12: 1-2-2
Win %11.52%
Place %40.61%

Comments

Looks well placed in this tougher race, but she was impressive winning two starts back [-+] was well back before the turn; posted a big 7 m win as favourite (Sr4) at Shepparton (2:42.20) beating With In Reason in NR 50 to 56 on February 17 at $3.70 at the bell was 9th-10.94. Among the chances from good draw.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
7/1126/02/20269NR 57 to 64$7,000.00Kilmore2180mNeutralTayla French1:57.66
  • 1. Ronnie The Hammer
  • 2. Martyr, Hittheroadjack NZ
15.2L$61.00
1/1117/02/20267NR 50 to 56$6,000.00Shepparton2190mNeutralTayla French1:59.24
  • 1. Interpretation
  • 2. With In Reason
  • 3. Chirripo
7.8L$3.70
4/810/02/20267NR 57 to 67$7,000.00Shepparton2190mNeutralTayla French1:58.26
  • 1. Lilstrepo
  • 2. Nugget Rogers
  • 3. Do It
10.7L$23.00
1/1203/02/202612NR 53 to 58$6,000.00Shepparton2190mNeutralTayla French1:58.61
  • 1. Interpretation
  • 2. Animado
  • 3. Skyfall Benchmark
1.4L$9.50
1/1022/01/20262NR up to 52$6,000.00Kilmore1690mNeutralTayla French1:58.03
  • 1. Interpretation
  • 2. Wazowski
  • 3. Divine Tilly
1.1L$5.00
2/720/01/20266NR 50 to 55$6,000.00Shepparton2190mNeutralTayla French2:00.73
  • 1. Julz Marie
  • 2. Interpretation
  • 3. Good Day
2.5L$4.20
3/717/02/2025-Trial$0.00Bendigo2150mLiam Older0
  • 1. Ozzie Corka
  • 2. Ultimate Miki
  • 3. Interpretation
2L$0.00
3/307/10/2024-Trial$0.00Bendigo2150mAlex Ashwood0
  • 1. Katunga Express
  • 2. Letsrockletsroll
  • 3. Interpretation
8L$0.00
4
Silk
Madrigal Nz (4)26593x7133
Trainer: Matthew Craven (Ecklin South)12 mths 104: 13-17-13

Driver: Matthew Craven

6 yo B M
Sire: CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (USA)
Dam: CAN CAN BROMAC (NZ)

Stats

Career104: 13-17-13
LTS$152,543.00
BMR1:53.00
TS2: 0-0-1
Win %12.50%
Place %41.35%

Comments

Good run when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind My Little Bo at this track over 2240m in a NR up to 79 M on February 21 at $18. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Ata Rangi at Ararat over 2195m in a NR up to 90 on February 27 at $12. Likely to go well again.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/927/02/20266NR up to 90$20,000.00Ararat2195mNeutralAmy Day1:55.91
  • 1. Ata Rangi
  • 2. Madigan
  • 3. Madrigal NZ
4.4L$12.00
3/821/02/202618NR up to 79$15,000.00Melton2240mNeutralAmy Day1:56.24
  • 1. My Little Bo
  • 2. Bringsusjoy
  • 3. Madrigal NZ
5.9L$18.00
1/503/02/202611NR 50 to 59$5,000.00Mount Gambier2190mNeutralAmy Day2:01.04
  • 1. Madrigal NZ
  • 2. Ocean Avenue
  • 3. My Purple Patch
2.8L$2.25
7/1023/01/202683NR up to 80$10,000.00Melton1720mNeutralAmy Day1:53.52
  • 1. Soho Darknstormy
  • 2. Ooh Ah Listah
  • 3. Jaccka Connor NZ
5.4L$11.00
5/620/01/2026-Trial$0.00Terang2180mAmy Day0
  • 1. Odin
  • 2. American Assassin
  • 3. Keayang Wasabi
2L$0.00
6/606/01/2026-Trial$0.00Terang2180mMatthew Craven0
  • 1. Golden Tribe
  • 2. Miki Steamed Home
  • 3. Jilliby Illuminate NZ
1L$0.00
3/1001/11/20257B 5 No NR$14,500.00Albion Park1660mNeutralAngus Garrard1:52.41
  • 1. Lulu Mae
  • 2. Ima Queen Bee
  • 3. Madrigal NZ
2.3L$4.60
9/1025/10/20254NR up to 75$11,500.00Albion Park1660mNeutralMatt Elkins1:54.02
  • 1. Eaglespride
  • 2. Dragon
  • 3. I Got Chills NZ
7.0L$31.00
5
Silk
Tara Victory Nz (5)2067984711
Trainer: Scott Ewen (Cranbourne)12 mths 63: 8-9-8

Driver: James Herbertson

6 yo B M
Sire: VINCENT (AUS)
Dam: TARA TUTAIA (NZ)

Stats

Career63: 8-9-8
LTS$64,172.00
BMR1:53.40
TS18: 1-3-1
Win %12.70%
Place %39.68%

Comments

Six-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at Newcastle and Ballarat. Last start won by 4.5 m as favourite (Fr6) at Newcastle (1:53.40) beating Rocknroll Gig in NR up to 60 on February 27 at $1.65. Must respect winning form.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/1027/02/20268NR up to 60$9,790.00Newcastle1609mFastJames Herbertson1:53.46
  • 1. Tara Victory NZ
  • 2. Rocknroll Gig
  • 3. Nocturnal
4.5L$1.65
1/1019/02/202619NR 56 to 64$7,000.00Ballarat1710mNeutralScott Ewen1:53.44
  • 1. Tara Victory NZ
  • 2. The Steel Dragon
  • 3. Wild Bull NZ
0.3L$8.00
1/810/02/2026-Trial$0.00Melton2240mGoodScott Ewen0
  • 1. Tara Victory NZ
  • 2. Vincenzo
  • 3. Always Be Blakey
7.1L$0.00
7/931/01/202628NR up to 59$10,000.00Cranbourne1609mNeutralScott Ewen1:53.51
  • 1. Rolinginthedeep
  • 2. Lilstrepo
  • 3. Im Butter Blue
13.7L$26.00
4/503/01/2026140W/15 0K stake$15,000.00Cranbourne2080mNeutralScott Ewen2:01.02
  • 1. Cee Cee Lou
  • 2. Ferrigno
  • 3. Clarenden Express
8.2L$6.50
8/1220/12/202510NR up to 85$17,500.00Melton1720mNeutralJordan Leedham1:53.33
  • 1. The Bride
  • 2. Eastbro Chrissy
  • 3. Emily Vincent
22.2L$14.00
9/910/12/20254NR 54 to 59$6,000.00Melton1720mNeutralScott Ewen1:54.92
  • 1. Mcwizard
  • 2. Popcornfriday
  • 3. City Rockstar
22.4L$3.30
1/606/11/2023-Trial$0.00Melton2240mS L Ewen0
  • 1. Tara Victory NZ
  • 2. Broadways Girl
  • 3. Terror Eyes NZ
3.5L$0.00
6
Silk
Donmaro Nz (6)509x45770x
Trainer: Andy Gath (Long Forest)12 mths 32: 7-3-2

Driver: Kate Gath

7 yo B G
Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)
Dam: RITAMARO (NZ)

Stats

Career32: 7-3-2
LTS$75,736.00
BMR1:56.60
TS0: 0-0-0
Win %21.88%
Place %37.50%

Comments

First up. At the last run he 10th (Fr7) over 2600m at Addington, well beaten by It's Tough (3:12.10) in 3yo+ on October 24 at $20.10. Former Kiwi who goes well fresh an won a trial in good style so can kick off with a win.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/1024/02/2026-Trial$0.00Melton1720mGoodKate Gath0
  • 1. Donmaro NZ
  • 2. Evileye
  • 3. Rockaway Beach
29.5L$0.00
10/1024/10/202549$15,240.00Addington2600mFastRobert Butt1:58.87
  • 1. It's Tough NZ
  • 2. Midnight Miki NZ
  • 3. Double Jeopardy NZ
105.0L$20.10
7/905/09/202514$14,510.00Addington1980mFastBlair Orange1:58.29
  • 1. Triple G NZ
  • 2. Follow Your Dream NZ
  • 3. Cardi B NZ
14.6L$7.50
7/1022/08/202542$14,170.00Addington1980mFastBlair Orange1:58.21
  • 1. Our Shangri Lana NZ
  • 2. Classie Linc NZ
  • 3. Song Sung Blue NZ
15.4L$19.20
5/811/07/202514$15,500.00Addington2600mSSBlair Orange2:01.91
  • 1. Always B You NZ
  • 2. I'm Rockin NZ
  • 3. Got You Covered NZ
10.5L$8.30
4/627/06/2025523$14,090.00Addington2600mSSBlair Orange2:03.41
  • 1. Franco Sinatra NZ
  • 2. Slots NZ
  • 3. Cocktails And Caviar NZ
2.2L$3.40
9/1221/01/20247$23,150.00Waterlea2850mNeutralB N Orange2:05.51
  • 1. Double Time NZ
  • 2. Homebush Lad NZ
  • 3. Lester NZ
48.3L$35.20
7
Silk
Ten Da Touch Nz (7)1115737603
Trainer: Julie Douglas (Strathfieldsaye)12 mths 41: 6-6-4

Driver: Jordan Leedham

6 yo B G
Sire: DOWNBYTHESEASIDE (USA)
Dam: BUT BEAUTIFUL (NZ)

Stats

Career41: 6-6-4
LTS$63,056.00
BMR1:56.60
TS0: 0-0-0
Win %14.63%
Place %39.02%

Comments

Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Sr2) over 1690m at Shepparton was 2nd-1.54 at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by Edwarde Grange (2:00.90) in NR 60 to 80 on February 17 at $5. Another good run would not surprise.

Last Starts 16 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/1017/02/202627NR 60 to 80$8,000.00Shepparton1690mNeutralJack Laugher1:55.22
  • 1. Edwarde Grange
  • 2. Le Belle Bijoux
  • 3. Ten Da Touch NZ
2.6L$5.00
10/1121/01/202652NR 60 to 80$10,000.00Bendigo2150mNeutralEllen Tormey1:57.43
  • 1. Twisting By NZ
  • 2. Do It
  • 3. Hugo Rocks
16.3L$10.00
6/1230/11/20254$10,960.00Mt Harding2400mGoodCrystal Hackett2:02.01
  • 1. The Coalman NZ
  • 2. Buckskin NZ
  • 3. Topaz NZ
19.4L$12.40
7/1226/11/20257$9,650.00Ascot Park Raceway2200mNeutralHayden Douglas1:59.17
  • 1. Always Be Bootie NZ
  • 2. On The Wing NZ
  • 3. By Chance NZ
5.7L$10.60
3/719/11/202524$8,000.00Ascot Park Raceway2200mNeutralHayden Douglas1:58.64
  • 1. Foxing Easton NZ
  • 2. Mr Cash Man NZ
  • 3. Ten Da Touch NZ
2.4L$14.50
7/926/10/202510$9,970.00Ascot Park Raceway2200mNeutralHayden Douglas1:58.24
  • 1. Christies Art NZ
  • 2. Chicago Sky NZ
  • 3. Brookies Player NZ
30.8L$24.60
8
Silk
Hes All Torque (1)5316957702
Trainer: Peter Manning (Great Western)12 mths 62: 15-15-9

Driver: Kerryn Manning

6 yo B H
Sire: PET ROCK (USA)
Dam: TORQUE LIVELY (AUS)

Stats

Career62: 15-15-9
LTS$114,297.00
BMR1:53.26
TS12: 1-0-2
Win %24.19%
Place %62.90%

Comments

Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1680m after showing early pace at Terang, at the bell was 4th-6.4 beaten 8 m by Jilliby Willow (2:00.70) in NR 65 or better on March 2 at $16. Heading the right way and is a player.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/802/03/20269NR 65 or better$9,000.00Terang1680mNeutralKerryn Manning1:55.75
  • 1. Jilliby Willow
  • 2. Hes All Torque
  • 3. Emily Vincent
8.1L$16.00
11/1221/02/202617NR up to 80$10,000.00Melton2240mNeutralKerryn Manning1:56.32
  • 1. Always Be Blakey
  • 2. Soho Darknstormy
  • 3. Rick Reilly NZ
26.6L$34.00
7/804/02/202654NR 60 to 80$8,000.00Maryborough2190mNeutralRyan Sanderson1:57.76
  • 1. New Yorker
  • 2. Curyo Gentleman
  • 3. Oh Sweet Creature
8.3L$10.00
7/912/12/20256NR 76 to 89$17,500.00Geelong1609mNeutralKerryn Manning1:51.25
  • 1. Smoken Ace NZ
  • 2. My Uncle Stan
  • 3. Repelling
17.4L$23.00
5/806/12/20257NR 70 to 79$15,000.00Melton1720mNeutralKerryn Manning1:55.02
  • 1. Day Two
  • 2. Emily Vincent
  • 3. Mitzi Said
10.4L$9.00
9/1129/11/202520NR 75 to 88$17,500.00Melton1720mNeutralKerryn Manning1:53.37
  • 1. Rakajed NZ
  • 2. Twisting By NZ
  • 3. Repelling
11.1L$41.00
1/524/09/2023-Trial$0.00Globe Derby1800mR M Hryhorec0
  • 1. Hes All Torque
  • 2. Fireball NZ
  • 3. Sunshineanrainbows
3L$0.00
1/427/08/2023-Trial$0.00Globe Derby1800mR M Hryhorec0
  • 1. Hes All Torque
  • 2. The Kapiti Express NZ
  • 3. Mohs Em Down NZ
4L$0.00
9
Silk
Le Belle Bijoux (2)2037997x62
Trainer: K M Males (Bolinda)12 mths 111: 12-19-9

Driver: Ewa Justice

8 yo B M
Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)
Dam: BELLAS DELIGHT (AUS)

Stats

Career111: 12-19-9
LTS$143,295.00
BMR1:53.32
TS50: 5-7-4
Win %10.81%
Place %36.04%

Comments

Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing sixth after being driven well back, behind New Yorker at Maryborough over 2190m in a NR 60 to 80 on February 4 at $19. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing second behind Edwarde Grange at Shepparton over 1690m in a NR 60 to 80 on February 17 at $16. Fitter again so can progress further.

Last Starts 16 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/1017/02/202613NR 60 to 80$8,000.00Shepparton1690mNeutralEllen Tormey1:55.24
  • 1. Edwarde Grange
  • 2. Le Belle Bijoux
  • 3. Ten Da Touch NZ
2.4L$16.00
6/804/02/2026137NR 60 to 80$8,000.00Maryborough2190mNeutralEwa Justice1:57.75
  • 1. New Yorker
  • 2. Curyo Gentleman
  • 3. Oh Sweet Creature
7.2L$19.00
3/319/01/2026-Trial$0.00Bendigo2150mPaul Males0
  • 1. Ride The Highs
  • 2. Edwarde Grange
  • 3. Le Belle Bijoux
4L$0.00
7/920/09/20257NR 80 to 89$17,500.00Melton1720mNeutralEwa Justice1:52.21
  • 1. Diamond Eclipse
  • 2. Surfingmakescents
  • 3. Forty Love
11.9L$19.00
9/1113/09/20257NR up to 95$17,500.00Melton1720mNeutralEllen Tormey1:52.46
  • 1. Operative Line
  • 2. Arggghhh
  • 3. Louie Lou I NZ
11.9L$51.00
9/1006/09/20257NR 80 to 89$17,500.00Melton1720mNeutralKerryn Manning1:54.96
  • 1. Look Like Diamonds
  • 2. Stormryder
  • 3. Clymenus NZ
12.8L$31.00
7/930/08/202514NR 75 to 89$17,500.00Melton2240mNeutralEwa Justice1:55.87
  • 1. Fox Dan
  • 2. Surfingmakescents
  • 3. Roadmaster
16.9L$71.00
3/417/02/2025-Trial$0.00Bendigo2150mPaul Males0
  • 1. Pas Guarantee
  • 2. Jaccka Connor NZ
  • 3. Le Belle Bijoux
6L$0.00

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