MELTON   07 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

NEED FOR SPEED NOMS ON HARNESSWEB TROT 1720m

Track: GOOD      

KYVALLEY MAVEN (6) made a winning return to the track at his latest appearance over 2200m at Horsham, scoring by 2 metres after being up on the pace. Needs to be at his best to beat this field, but he is up to the challenge. DICHOTOMY (8) was prominent from the outset last start and finished runner-up, beaten 2.75 metres, in a far better performance at this track over 2240m. Drawn to enjoy an economical run and might sweat on the sprint lane. Primary contender in this comparable race. ROYAL CHARLOTTE (3) is the next best after finishing runner-up over 1650m at Bendigo last time out. LINK IN BIO (2) has drawn to advantage and should give backers a great sight. Include in all multiples to be safe.
1 54776 SALSKI
G M DONALDSON
5YO  BAY  MARE
G M Donaldson, A G Prentice, Pacers Bendigo 1 (Mgr: A G Prentice), Pacers Bendigo 2 (Mgr: A G Prentice), J Donaldson, S Donaldson, B R Hobbs
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr3) over 2150m at Bendigo was 3rd-6.38 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Royal Charlotte (2:41.90) in NR 55 to 64 on May 21 at $9. Before that 7th (10m Fr1) over 2150m at Bendigo beaten 30 m by Tictok (2:43.90) in No NR on April 30 at $21. Would prefer to see a return to form before recommending.
Fr1
JACK LAUGHER
RED, WHITE YOKE & BRACES
2 x3624 LINK IN BIO
ALISON ALFORD
4YO  B/BR  MARE
C D Nott, V P Mehta
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.59 beaten 15 m by Mega Spur (2:46.80) in NR 60 to 69 on May 31 at $11. At the start before game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 2150m after showing early speed at Bendigo, at the bell was 2nd-4.25 beaten 1.2 m by Royal Charlotte (2:41.90) in NR 55 to 64 on May 21 at $2. Will make her presence felt.
Fr2
C A ALFORD
WHITE, RED YOKE, WAISTBAND & BRACES, WHITE DIAMONDS, SILVER OUTLINE, WHITE SLEEVES, RED A & CUFFS
3 02212 ROYAL CHARLOTTE
P J MALES
9YO  BAY  MARE
Y Males, P J Males
Looks well placed in this tougher race, but she was impressive winning two starts back [-+] came from midfield and won by 1.2 m (Sr1) at Bendigo (2:41.90) beating Link In Bio in NR 55 to 64 on May 21 at $5 at the bell was leading 4.25. Sure to play a major role.
Fr3
J L DUGGAN
BROWN, DARK BLUE SASH
4 11318 LADY IN THE SKY
A M BUTT, S L SMITH
7YO  BAY  MARE
M L Hall, W A Stagg, P D Meyers, D Hasenbalg, L P O'Neill
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track, beaten 25 m by Aardies Peak (2:05.60) in NR 60 to 69 on May 10 at $6.50. Two runs back posted a big 5 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at Cranbourne (2:34.10) beating Rocky Valley in NR 54 to 62 on May 4 at $2.40. Facing a testing assignment.
Fr4
A M BUTT
BLACK, WHITE (VERT) STRIPES, YOKE & CUFFS, BLACK STARS IN YOKE
5 33255 CALL ME JACK
M T PURCELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING
T A Purcell
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track beaten 22 m by Mega Spur (2:46.80) in NR 60 to 69 on May 31 at $13. At his previous start 5th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, beaten 18 m by Mitchell Wrap (2:05.60) in NR 60 to 69 on May 23 at $6.50. Capable of a lot more.
Fr5
M T PURCELL
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW YOKE & BRACES, BLUE STARS, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW CUFFS
6 128x1 KYVALLEY MAVEN
M A LEE, P LEE
4YO  BAY  GELDING
J W Connelly
Resumed from a 550-day break with a strong win just off the speed and boxed on; won by 2 m as favourite (Fr6) at Horsham (2:49.60) beating Just Abit Dusty in NR up to 59 on May 28 at $2 at the bell was 2nd-3.4. Hard to beat.
Fr6
C D SVANOSIO
GOLD, GREEN V
7 48x79 KYVALLEY MICHAEL
BRENT LILLEY
4YO  BAY  HORSE
KPC Racing (Mgr: J W Connelly), S Maxwell, L Murphy
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr7) over 2240m at this track, beaten 40 m by Mega Spur (2:46.80) in NR 60 to 69 on May 31 at $11. Before that was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track, beaten 21 m by Mitchell Wrap (2:05.60) in NR 60 to 69 on May 23 at $9.50. Faces a tough task. Others make more appeal.

TRISTAN LARSEN
GOLD, GREEN V
8 42892 DICHOTOMY
JESS TUBBS
5YO  BROWN  MARE
J A Tubbs, C E Tubbs
Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Susan Is Her Name at Menangle over 1609m in a G1 No NR M on May 10 at $126. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Mega Spur at this track over 2240m in a NR 60 to 69 on May 31 at $2.80. Heading the right way and is a leading player.
Sr1
K E MANNING
DARK BLUE, LIGHT BLUE & MAROON STRIPES & SLEEVES
9 8060x ILLAWONG STARDUST
J O'SULLIVAN
8YO  BAY  MARE
K E Parris
First up. At the last run she 11th (Sr3) over 2240m after being wide early at this track beaten 50 m by El Resamo (2:46.60) in NR 70 to 85 on April 5 at $34. A big run would not surprise.
Sr2
SEAN O'SULLIVAN
WHITE, PURPLE BAND & SLEEVES