MELTON 20 Dec 2025
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HERTZ MELTON FREE FOR ALL 2240m Track: GOOD |
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BULLETPROOF BOY (12) draws on the back row again but has been racing well from there including a win two back. Worked when racing wide last week but stuck on for fourth. This looks a winnable assignment. ISTHISJUSTFANTASY (8) is a capable mare who raced just once last preparation, chasing a Group 1 performer for second here in August. Readied with a trial win and has won three of four fresh attempts. Hard to knock the form of RAKAJED (9) who has won his last two outings at this circuit, one of them from a similar barrier. OUR LUCIANO (6) worked when a beaten favourite last start but won from a tough draw three back. His record at this circuit and distance is sound and he is capable on his day. MACH DAN (11) draws on the second line again but will be fitter for recent racing and could show more.
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| 1 | 21291 |
EARL OF PEMBROKE
JULIE DOUGLAS 4YO BAY GELDING E J & H M Anderson Nominees Pty Ltd (Mgr: J A Douglas) Has been racing well this preparation and showed plenty of improvement following November 29 run. Last start won by 2.5 m as favourite (Sr2) at Mildura (2:39.60) beating Triple Rock Saint in NR 65 or better on December 3 at $1.70 at the bell was leading 0.6. This race will be harder than that win. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment. |
Fr1 E J TORMEY |
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| 2 | 71942 |
DIAMOND ECLIPSE
JOHN NEWBERRY 7YO BAY HORSE J G Newberry, M J Newberry Seven-year-old entire showed improvement last start. 2nd (Sr5) over 2630m at Gunbower, beaten 12 m by Crime Writer (3:13.30) in NR up to 95 on December 14 at $4.20. The race before was not as impressive when beaten by 6 m finishing fourth after showing early speed, behind Rakajed at this track over 1720m in a NR up to 105 on December 6 at $6.50. Not here. |
Fr2 M J BELLMAN |
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| 3 | 75535 |
YOUNG BLUEY
MATTHEW CRAVEN 5YO BR/BL GELDING Hey True Blue Syndicate (Mgr: W S Ross) Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 9th-13.4 beaten 14 m by Petracca (1:58.10) in No NR on December 13 at $34. Before that, a solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr5) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 8th-11.78 beaten 3.5 m by Rakajed (1:59.80) in NR up to 105 on December 6 at $10. One of the exotic contenders. |
Fr3 M J CRAVEN |
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| 4 | x6247 |
DEE ROE
AARON DUNN 4YO BAY HORSE H D Friend, A J Dunn Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1720m at this track was 8th-12.67 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Petracca (1:58.10) in No NR on December 13 at $34. Two runs back 4th (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 2nd-4.1 beaten 10 m by Miki To Success (2:38.60) in 4yo G2 No NR GH on November 29 at $34. Facing a tough assignment this time around. |
Fr4 A J DUNN |
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| 5 | 616x1 |
OPERATIVE LINE
REBECCA EAST 6YO BAY GELDING A Bagnall, J Bagnall Brings the right form to the table. Won by 2 m as favourite (Sr3) at Horsham (2:38.90) beating Sweetpassion in NR up to 95 on December 7 at $2.50. Two runs back 6th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-7.8m on the pegs beaten 10 m by Justalittlesip (2:43.40) in No NR on September 27 at $21. Place best. |
Fr5 JACKIE BARKER |
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| 6 | 75193 |
OUR LUCIANO
KEITH COTCHIN 4YO BAY GELDING R D Pangrazio, M U Cotchin Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Miki To Success at Ballarat over 2200m in a 4yo No NR GH on November 20 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Ata Rangi at Ballarat over 2200m in a 4yo No NR GH on December 4 at $1.35. With his A-game he is a winning chance. |
Fr6 TAYLA FRENCH |
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| 7 | x9635 |
BETTOR ISOLATE
MATTHEW CRAVEN 7YO BLACK HORSE B Condon, D R Cordina, N Pikis, N Kotsiaris, W Hadley, P L Bryant, S M Bryant, G S Lewis, Master Ash Group (Mgr: S Noto) Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track was 7th-9.62 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Rakajed (1:59.80) in NR up to 105 on December 6 at $4. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track was 4th-8.35 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Bulletproof Boy (1:59.50) in No NR on November 29 at $8.50. Forward performance expected. |
A M DAY |
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| 8 | 12x2x |
ISTHISJUSTFANTASY
M A LEE, P LEE 5YO BROWN MARE D M Lewis, T R Lewis Returns after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Ran only once last preparation running when beaten by 1.3 m finishing second behind War Dan Buddy at this track over 1720m in a NR up to 105 on August 16 at $11. Going along well. Keep safe while fresh. |
Sr1 J P LEE |
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| 9 | 41811 |
RAKAJED
JAMIE KIRK 6YO BAY GELDING J Kirk, K Kirk Six-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track both over 1720m. Last start won by a head (Fr6) at this track (1:59.80) beating Roadmaster in NR up to 105 on December 6 at $7.50 at the bell was 2nd-0.43. In form so must rate highly. |
Sr2 TAYLOR YOUL |
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| 10 | 44719 |
DANGEROUS
SHANE SANDERSON 5YO BROWN HORSE P G Lowry, D J Lowry, J Wilson, L J Hogan, R J Hodge, M J Dillon Failed to impress last start; 9th (Fr6) over 1720m after racing wide at this track, beaten 21 m by Petracca (1:58.10) in No NR on December 13 at $31. Showed ability the race before when he won by 1.4 m after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (1:58.90) beating Bulletproof Boy in No NR on November 15 at $3.80 at the bell was leading 3.91. Worth another chance from a much better draw. |
ABBY SANDERSON |
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| 11 | x4688 |
MACH DAN
EMMA STEWART 8YO BAY GELDING D Zavitsanos, J Zavitsanos, W R Viney Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track was 7th-10.48 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Petracca (1:58.10) in No NR on December 13 at $17. At his previous start 8th (Sr4) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 7th-11.72 beaten 7 m by Dangerous (1:58.90) in No NR on November 15 at $12. May be ready to show more. |
Sr3 R T SANDERSON |
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| 12 | 23214 |
BULLETPROOF BOY
SCOTT EWEN 10YO BAY GELDING S L Ewen, M E Clayton, M J Duck, T Sander, M Roberts, P H Sander, M K Sander, D J Grenfell, R M Grenfell Last start 4th (Sr3) over 1720m after racing wide at this track was 2nd-3.06 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Petracca (1:58.10) in No NR on December 13 at $2.70. Two runs back won by 5.5 m as favourite (Sr1) at this track (1:59.50) beating Hes From Heaven in No NR on November 29 at $1.90 at the bell was 2nd-4.03. Hard to stop in this line-up. |
Sr4 J J HERBERTSON |
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