Melton Race 1 - Aldebaran Park Free For All Trot
LOVEMETO NZ (7) added to a string of wins and placings when he came from the back row for a 1.8m second to race rival IM BOBBY here last time. Raced parked and proved too good here prior. Draws wide but the recent consistency is hard to knock. IM BOBBY (8) came from this barrier when getting the better of Lovemeto at this circuit and distance two back then stepped up in trip and missed narrowly last week. Race fit fourth up. Big chance. I AM WILMA (1) made it two wins at this venue in a row when drawing this barrier and using the sprint lane to narrowly beat I Am Bobby last week. Drops in distance but usually performs well at it. KEAYANG STUKA (5) returns to the front row and has been solid in two outings here since a fresh win at Bendigo from a similar draw to this. REMUS PHOENIX (6) has placed behind the top two selections in his two outings since winning here. Respect.

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Four-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at this track both over 2240m. Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a nose after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (2:41.30) beating Im Bobby in on June 6 at $9.50 at the bell was 2nd-6.25. Gets ace draw again so could land the hat trick.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
| 6/9 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/04/2026 | 35 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 26.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $7.50 |
| 1/4 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
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Comments
4th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was leading 1.26 beaten 4.5 m by Im Bobby (2:03.10) on May 30 at $14. Before that was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track was 7th-17.68 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Lovemeto (2:42.20) on May 16 at $61. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $61.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 24.1L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/04/2026 | 21 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $61.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 188.6L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $2.70 |
| 4/5 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Tahlia Taugge | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 14.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track was 6th-8.24 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Im Bobby (2:03.10) on May 30 at $19. Two runs back 4th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 6th-12.71 beaten 12 m by Lovemeto (2:42.20) on May 16 at $12. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Svanosio | 1:52.1 | 6 |
| 15.7L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 25.9L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 30.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ross Payne
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Comments
Well beaten last start by I Am Wilma, who he meets again; when 55 metres ninth at this track over 2240m in a race on June 6. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 06/06/2026 | 35 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 56.7L | $26.00 |
| 2/3 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 33.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Ross Payne | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 04/04/2026 | 22 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $16.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/03/2026 | 27 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 2:02.5 | 0 |
| 17.2L | $2.80 |
| 1/2 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 21.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glen Craven
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Comments
Won three starts back at Bendigo over 1650m on April 18. Last time out 4th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track was 6th-19.03 at the bell, beaten 14 m by I Am Wilma (2:41.30) on June 6 at $12. One of the chances.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 06/06/2026 | 35 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/10 | 18/04/2026 | 140 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.6 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 08/11/2025 | 6 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Soft | Lochie Cook | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 14.7L | $31.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
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Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Lovemeto at this track over 2240m on May 16 at $7.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Im Bobby at this track over 1720m on May 30 at $4. Can make his presence felt.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 4/10 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $3.20 |
| 3/10 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Taylor Youl | 1:51.5 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $151.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 22.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 13.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
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Comments
Beaten favourite last start when second at this track on May 30. Scored the start before at this track on May 16. Very reliable and has strong claims.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $1.85 |
| 2/9 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $3.30 |
| 1/9 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $3.50 |
| 9/10 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Svanosio | 1:51.5 | 6 |
| 65.3L | $81.00 |
| 1/3 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
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Comments
Last start game effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 2240m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, at the bell was leading 6.25 beaten a nose by I Am Wilma (2:41.30) on June 6 at $3.60. Two runs back won by 1.75 m (Sr1) at this track (2:03.10) beating Lovemeto in on May 30 at $7 at the bell was 4th-5.31. Big chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 1/9 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/05/2026 | 63 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $2.90 |
| 6/10 | 14/03/2026 | 28 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:51.5 | 9 |
| 31.4L | $81.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 24/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | E Tappe | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 15/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | E Tappe | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Barbetti
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Comments
Backing up quickly since being well beaten this track over 2240m, 7 days ago and two back 8th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.26 beaten 14 m by Im Bobby (2:03.10) on May 30 at $41. Would need his best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 59.6L | $9.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/04/2026 | 22 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $22,000.00 | Terang | 2680m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 12.2L | $31.00 |
| 1/4 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |