MELTON   02 Aug 2025
 
GOING: N

NEVELE R STUD TROT 2240m

Track: GOOD      

IMPERIAL COMMAND (1) is in fine form with three wins and a second from his last four outings. Came from wider when he won here two back then led to score by 4.6m at Ballarat last time so has the gate speed to take advantage of the inside draw. SER PATRICK (8) resumes having taken on stronger opposition last time in. Has won when fresh before and draws for a trail so looking for a good return. WORTH WAITING (3) overcame a second row draw for a win when resuming at Echuca. Has won a trial since and is proven when second-up so expect another good showing from a good draw. EL RESAMO (9) was a solid fourth from this row here last week. Go well again. The lightly-raced A TRUE STORY (10) recorded his best result yet when he placed last start and has upside.
1 91211 IMPERIAL COMMAND
ANDY GATH
4YO  BAY  GELDING
D G Carroll, T O'Connor, M Hill, T C Mielicki, C Scully, The Coach Group (Mgr: J G Dunne), B O'Keefe, S M Gillespie, P McLaughlin, S Curtain, C Magee
Four-year-old gelding racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Ballarat and this track. Last start posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Ballarat (2:46.00) beating Quake Proof in NR 56 to 61 on July 24 at $2.70. The ace draw can see him win again.
Fr1
K M GATH
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE CHECKED SASH, WHITE SLEEVE, RED STRIPES
2 7x065 PICKET WIRE
ROSS GRAHAM
5YO  BAY  MARE
D Goudie
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track, beaten 23 m by Lady Vici (2:04.20) in NR 60 to 71 on July 26 at $26. Before that was well beaten after breaking at this track on June 28. Consider.
Fr2
E J TORMEY
PINK, BLACK BAND & SLEEVES
3 x17x1 WORTH WAITING
REBECCA BARTLEY
4YO  BAY  MARE
J K Nalder, J Hearn, M J Grace
Last preparation only had 2 starts before going for a break. Returned to racing with a handy win a big 6 m win as favourite (Sr3) at Echuca (2:47.70) beating Jetaway Saint in 0-1 WIN on July 8 at $1.35 at the bell was leading 4. Progressive so can take the next step.
Fr3
R K BARTLEY
PURPLE, WHITE BRACES, PURPLE YOKE WITH WHITE STARS, WHITE COLLOR & CUFFS
4 18543 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
Two back was well beaten into fourth after showing early speed, behind Bitta Irish Luck at this track over 2240m in a NR 60 to 69 on June 14 at $9.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Jack Sprat at Geelong over 1609m in a NR 55 to 60 on June 27 at $5. Nice effort last time. One of the chances.
Fr4
A M BUTT
MAROON, WHITE BRACES, MAROON YOKE & SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS AND CUFFS
5 44318 LINK IN BIO
ALISON ALFORD
4YO  B/BR  MARE
C D Nott, V P Mehta
Looks well placed in this tougher race, but she was impressive winning two starts back [-+] won by 3.5 m (10m Fr3) at Ballarat (2:50.40) beating Buslin Brody in No NR on July 10 at $3.90. Can bounce back.
Fr5
C A ALFORD
WHITE, RED YOKE, WAISTBAND & BRACES, WHITE DIAMONDS, SILVER OUTLINE, WHITE SLEEVES, RED A & CUFFS
6 79048 KYVALLEY MICHAEL
BRENT LILLEY
4YO  BAY  HORSE
KPC Racing (Mgr: J W Connelly), S Maxwell, L Murphy
Last start 8th (FT Fr2) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 90 m by Hoppy (2:41.60) in No NR on July 23 at $6.50. Before that, 4th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 30 m by Dichotomy (2:47.10) in NR 60 to 71 on June 28 at $10. Capable of more than he has shown recently. One for the exotics.
Fr6
J J CALDOW
GOLD, GREEN V
7 x6577 ILLAWONG STARDUST
J O'SULLIVAN
8YO  BAY  MARE
K E Parris
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, beaten 30 m by Lady Vici (2:04.20) in NR 60 to 71 on July 26 at $41. Before that 7th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track beaten 30 m by Alrighty (2:05.70) in NR 60 to 71 on July 5 at $21. Faces a tough assignment. Unlikely to threaten.
Fr7
SEAN O'SULLIVAN
WHITE, PURPLE BAND & SLEEVES
8 6980x SER PATRICK
M W HAYES
8YO  BAY  GELDING
M W Hayes, S L A Hayes
Resumes. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into tenth behind Aldebaran Acrux at this track over 2240m in a NR 70 to 85 on April 19 at $101. Can do better.
Sr1
M W HAYES
DARK BLUE, WHITE HOOPS, ORANGE ARMBANDS
9 49764 EL RESAMO
DAVID BARBETTI
7YO  BAY  GELDING
D P Barbetti, T M Barbetti
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-6.51 beaten 12 m by Lady Vici (2:04.20) in NR 60 to 71 on July 26 at $26. At the run before 6th (Fr5) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 1.5 beaten 8 m by Sebastians Boy (2:06.50) in NR 63 to 79 on July 12 at $19. Each way.
Sr2
D P BARBETTI
LIGHT BLUE, RED STAR & ARMBANDS
10 963 A TRUE STORY
DAVID HARRIS
6YO  BAY  GELDING
AB&T CORMACK RACING PTY LTD (Mgr: A J Cormack)
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (FT Fr3) over 2150m at Bendigo was 5th-8.78 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Hoppy (2:41.60) in No NR on July 23 at $41. Can play a role in the finish.
Sr3
K E MANNING
PURPLE, YELLOW HORSESHOES, YELLOW HOOPED SLEEVES & CUFFS, PURPLE "AB&T CORMACK RACING" LOGO