MELTON   19 Jul 2025
 
GOING: N

DYNAMIC PRINT GROUP PACE 2240m

Track: GOOD      

SURFINGMAKESCENTS (2) added to a strong fresh record when she overcame a back row draw for a fighting win at this circuit. Up in distance but she also races well when second-up so can improve further and the good draw gives her every chance to take this next step. LE BELLE BIJOUX (1) has had trickier barriers at her last coupe but was beaten less than 3m by a good mare when she came from this barrier three back. This looks a suitable assignment. GHOST OF TIME (6) is a two-time second-up winner so should be improved and owns a good record at this longer distance. LOUIE LOU I (5) did a good job to come from the back row and finish second when resuming. Returns to the front line and races well second-up. FRUGAL FARE (9) broke last start but can feature with manners.
1 53446 LE BELLE BIJOUX
K M MALES
7YO  BAY  MARE
R Auber, G Foxwell, P Kelly, C J Kelsall, M Kelly, L N O'Neil, C Auber, H Auber, J Auber
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 6 m by Yambukian (2:00.30) in No NR on July 12 at $34. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track beaten 10 m by Rakajed (2:40.20) in NR 75 to 89 on July 5 at $8.50. This looks a nice assignment and is drawn to advantage.
Fr1
E O JUSTICE
YELLOW & BLACK QUARTERS, BLACK & WHITE HOOPED SLEEVES
2 251x1 SURFINGMAKESCENTS
KERRYN MANNING
5YO  BROWN  MARE
K L Salmon, M S Peace, D Young, M McDonnell, A O Logan, C J Little, J Mihic, H Stenzel, A J Mihic, G R Worthington
Continued her steady form from last campaign first-up. Returned to racing with a won by a nose (Sr2) at this track (2:02.40) beating Wings On The Line in NR up to 79 M on July 5 at $4.20 Won last start in her previous preparation at Geelong over 1609m NR up to 80 M. Draws well so can go on with it.
Fr2
K E MANNING
RED WITH RED & BLUE STARS, BLUE & WHITE BRACE, BLUE SLEEVES WHITE STRIPE, RED STAR & CUFFS
3 38990 KOSIMO
JULIE DOUGLAS
8YO  BAY  GELDING
P J Cole
Last start was well back in the run when 10th (Fr3) over 1720m at this track beaten 12 m by Yambukian (2:00.30) in No NR on July 12 at $101. At the start before was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track, beaten 23 m by Sahara Breeze (2:39.20) in No NR on July 5 at $151. Consider.
Fr3
E J TORMEY
WHITE, DARK BLUE A, RING & SLEEVES
4 82306 ARGGGHHH
DAVID MILES
9YO  BAY  GELDING
R J Woods, J R Woods
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr9) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 11 m by Craftmans Charlie (1:52.10) in NR up to 95 on July 5 at $7. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 11th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track, beaten 20 m by Hes From Heaven (1:59.90) in NR 83 to 96 on June 28 at $41. Can do better.
Fr4
M J BELLMAN
LIGHT BROWN, GOLD & WHITE HOOPED SLEEVES
5 377x2 LOUIE LOU I
CHRIS SVANOSIO
5YO  BAY  HORSE
C M Payne, P Moloney, MacLean Family Group (Mgr: E S MacLean), C M Simpson, G D Bates, B S Olufson, C L Bass, P J Svanosio, C R Henderson, J E Coventry, J L Coventry, R J Pywell
Having his second run back from a spell. Solid effort when 2nd (Sr3) over 2240m at this track, beaten 8 m by Rakajed (2:40.20) in NR 75 to 89 on July 5 at $17. Can progress.
Fr5
R A PAYNE
BLACK, WHITE DIAMOND & ARMBANDS
6 954x7 GHOST OF TIME
S R LOFTUS
7YO  BAY  HORSE
Downunder Sulky Company (Mgr: S R Loftus), P McKiernan, Horse With No Name Racing Group (Mgr: J Harrison), N Croxford, C Findlay, S Neale
Resumed when beaten 7 m seventh after showing early speed, behind Yambukian over 1720m in a No NR on July 12. Improver.
Fr6
G A CRAVEN
PURPLE & WHITE DIAMOND CHECK YOKE, WHITE BRACES, RED SLEEVES WITH WHITE STRIPE & CUFFS
7 14768 RAKERO SLAMMER
JULIE DOUGLAS
5YO  BAY  GELDING
S J Warren, A C Demicoli, D W Alford, D Peace, S Jelbart, E K Morison
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, beaten 10 m by Yambukian (2:00.30) in No NR on July 12 at $34. Two runs back 6th (Sr4) over 2240m at this track beaten 15 m by Rakajed (2:40.20) in NR 75 to 89 on July 5 at $34. Unlikely to threaten.

TASMYN POTTER
DARK BLUE, WHITE A, RING & SLEEVES
8 18410 LITTLE LOUIE
AARON DUNN
5YO  BROWN  HORSE
A J Dunn
Failed to impress last start; 10th (Sr6) over 2240m at this track beaten 25 m by Rakajed (2:40.20) in NR 75 to 89 on July 5 at $3.60. Showed ability the run before when he won by a neck (Sr5) at this track (2:00.80) beating Collective Works in NR 68 to 82 on May 31 at $6.50 at the bell was 9th-22.2m on the pegs. Could bounce back.
Sr1
A J DUNN
BLUE, YELLOW TRIANGULAR QUARTERS, WHITE SLEEVES WITH BLUE DIAMONDS
9 11050 FRUGAL FARE
STEPHEN O'DONOGHUE
7YO  GREY  GELDING
G C Wilson, P Wilson, Latengo Pty Ltd (Mgr: S J O'Donoghue)
Broke last start and was well beaten after breaking at this track on July 5. Before that, 5th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track, beaten 6 m by Beat Sweet (2:44.10) in NR 80 to 89 on June 14 at $15. Can feature with manners.
Sr2
R T SANDERSON
WHITE, ORANGE DIAMOND & SLEEVES