MELTON   26 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

CENTRE STATE PRINTING PACE 1720m

Track: GOOD      

GOLDEN TRIBE (6) made it three wins from his last five starts when he enjoyed a class drop last time, leading to score by close to 4 metres at circuit and distance. Draws wider but is going well enough to overcome that and keep the ball rolling. COLLECTIVE WORKS (2) produced a good effort at his latest appearance, coming from the back row for a 2.7m second at Hobart. Has the benefit of a good draw and with his best form can play a major role. THE IRON DUKE (1) improved last time out to come from the back row for a 2.5m third at this venue and draws to advantage. BROWNIESATMIDNIGHT (11) took his strike rate at this distance range to 50 per cent when he came from a similar draw for a resuming win at Ballarat. Respect.
1 70473 THE IRON DUKE
DAVID MILES
5YO  BAY  GELDING
S J Ferraro, N E Ferraro, J Ferraro
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Golden Tribe at this track over 1720m in a NR 60 to 69 on April 12 at $18. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third behind Ubetta Knot at this track over 2240m in a NR 60 to 69 on April 19 at $16. Drawn to make an impact.
Fr1
C A ALFORD
PINK, ROYAL BLUE & WHITE CHECKED SASH, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES
2 45q82 COLLECTIVE WORKS
C J MILLAR
4YO  BAY  GELDING
C J Millar, D Kitchin, D E Chatterton
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Sr2) over 1609m at Hobart beaten 2.75 m by Mynamesevan (1:55.70) in NR 60 to 69 on March 22 at $2. Major player.
Fr2
E BROSNAN
WHITE, BLUE YOKE & HALF PANEL, RED STARS, WHITE SLEEVES WITH RED STAR & BLUE VERTICAL PANEL
3 55956 OOH AH LISTAH
JOHN JUSTICE
6YO  BROWN  GELDING
S Lister
Didn't do much last start, 6th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 6th-7.85 beaten 10 m by Ubetta Knot (2:42.60) in NR 60 to 69 on April 19 at $61. Before that 5th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track was 5th-7.6 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Clear Left (2:45.10) in NR 60 to 69 on April 5 at $71. Unlikely to threaten.
Fr3
BLAKE PACE
RED, GOLD STAR
4 41589 EMILY VINCENT
ADAM STEPHENS
5YO  BAY  MARE
D R McIver, H F McIver, C H Wandin
Last start 9th (Fr5) over 1720m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 4th-11.51 beaten 11 m by Sweetpassion (2:01.00) in NR 70 to 79 on April 19 at $23. Two runs back 8th (Sr4) over 1720m at this track beaten 17 m by Let Her Roll (2:01.00) in NR up to 79 M on April 12 at $81. Looking to others.
Fr4
M R PITT
RED, WHITE SCORPION, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
5 07811 BULLDOG KHAN
D C MANTON
6YO  BR/BL  HORSE
J Clough
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start posted a big 3.5 m win after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (2:41.30) beating Centofellie in 0W/15 0K stake on April 19 at $34 at the bell was leading 2.08. Hard to leave out on current form. Respect.
Fr5
A J MANTON
BLACK, ROYAL BLUE DIAMOND, BLACK & ROYAL BLUE HOOPED SLEEVES
6 11251 GOLDEN TRIBE
TOM RUNDLE
3YO  BAY  GELDING
T C Rundle, J Capewell, E Rundle, L Mason, Gnotuk Equine Group (Mgr: D Gardiner), C C Rundle, K E Thamm, A M Rice, J B Batty, S E Rundle
Hard to fault of late. Last start won by 4 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (2:01.80) beating Keayang Taco in NR 60 to 69 on April 12 at $2.30. In form and may prove hard to beat.
Fr6
L C COOK
BLACK, WHITE HORSESHOES, BLUE SLEEVES
7 27170 CLEAR LEFT
JULIE DOUGLAS
5YO  BAY  GELDING
C E Alexander, M Humphris, H M Anderson, P J Cole
Last start 10th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 6th-13.5 beaten 12 m by Sweetpassion (2:01.00) in NR 70 to 79 on April 19 at $17. Two runs back 7th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track beaten 19 m by Poppy Wah Wah (2:00.10) in NR 60 to 69 on April 12 at $21. Others make more appeal.
Fr7
JACK LAUGHER
WHITE, DARK BLUE A, RING & SLEEVES
8 44302 OZZIE SUNSHINE
DANIEL CORMICK
8YO  BAY  MARE
D J Cormick, J Mulholland
Two back was well beaten into tenth behind Samkerr at this track over 1720m in a 0W/15 0K stake M on March 1 at $23. Then a handy effort when a close second after showing early speed, behind Steel The Moment at Bendigo over 2150m in a NR 56 to 62 on March 19 at $4.80. Shapes as one to consider.
Sr1
E J TORMEY
BLACK, PINK 'PACING FOR PINK' LOGO AND SLEEVES
9 34282 HUGO ROCKS
ASHLEIGH HERBERTSON
9YO  BROWN  GELDING
K M Parry
Last start 2nd (Sr2) over 2240m at this track was 2nd-1.24 at the bell, beaten 1.1 m by Ubetta Knot (2:42.60) in NR 60 to 69 on April 19 at $34. Two runs back 8th (Sr4) over 1720m at this track beaten 20 m by Poppy Wah Wah (2:00.10) in NR 60 to 69 on April 12 at $34. First four hope.
Sr2
JACKIE BARKER
LIGHT BLUE, BALLARAT PRESSINGS LOGO, WHITE SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE COLLAR, WAISTBAND & CUFFS
10 42221 UBETTA KNOT
SCOTT EWEN
5YO  B/BR  MARE
G B Mickelburough, J Howse, M P J Koelewyn, L M Wagstaff
Racing in great heart. Last start won by 1.1 m after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (2:42.60) beating Hugo Rocks in NR 60 to 69 on April 19 at $12 at the bell was leading 1.24. Must be included in the chances.
Sr3
M J BELLMAN
BLACK, PINK LOGO
11 582x1 BROWNIESATMIDNIGHT
M A LEE, P LEE
4YO  BAY  HORSE
D M Lewis, T R Lewis
Looked good last start. Won by 3.5 m (Sr3) at Ballarat (2:00.90) beating Major Crunch in NR 50 to 55 on April 17 at $3.80 at the bell was 6th-9.9. Two runs back good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1660m after showing early pace at Hamilton, at the bell was 2nd-4.2m on the pegs beaten 2.75 m by Sweet Ideal (1:57.90) in NR 55 to 60 on October 16 at $2.30. Winning prospects again.
Sr4
G A CRAVEN
RED, YELLOW YOKE & BRACES, BLACK DIAMONDS
12 62706 TRIPLE ROCK SAINT
JULIE DOUGLAS
5YO  BAY  GELDING
N B Watson
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, at the bell was 10th-17.97 beaten 10 m by Chasing Rex (2:42.10) in NR 60 to 69 on April 19 at $8. At his previous start was well back in the run when 10th (Sr6) over 1720m after being wide early at this track, beaten 22 m by Golden Tribe (2:01.80) in NR 60 to 69 on April 12 at $18. Capable of a lot more.
Sr5
A M ASHWOOD
RED, WHITE & BLACK PANELS WITH SAINT MOTIFF
13 27017 NAKULA
ANDY GATH
7YO  BAY  MARE
H Keenan, A Keenan, K Keenan, L Keenan, B Smith, C Howard, D Hall, J Black, B Westhead, C Westhead, G O'Brien, L Bennett, C Newcombe, D Ibrahaim
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 7th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 17 m by Dukes Choice (2:40.50) in NR 70 to 79 on April 12 at $23. Two runs back won by 5 m as favourite (Sr2) at Bendigo (1:57.60) beating Beta Than Love in NR 56 to 64 on April 2 at $2.60 at the bell was 6th-12.2m 2WWC. Has the job ahead.

K M GATH
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE CHECKED SASH, WHITE SLEEVE, RED STRIPES