Melton Race 8

Nutrien Equine Sales 12/4/2026 Pace

Stake: $12,000

KOMODO (7) overcame a wide draw on the back row to get home by a narrow margin at his latest appearance at this venue. Deserved that on the back of consistent form. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position but he is a leading hope again with even luck. THESTATESMAN (4) made a good return in coming from the back row for third here last time out. Fitter so can progress off that. ZENARIO (9) ended his last campaign with a placing at Listed level in SA. Has won four of seven tries at this distance. Keep safe fresh. RUFF NUT (5) has not raced since November's Vicbred Super Series where he was runner-up in the heats. Looks forward enough for the return after a minor placing in a recent trial. TEN DA TOUCH NZ (6) is a player again having added to a string of top-four finishes with a respectable third at his most recent appearance here.

Distance: 2240m
Class: NR 70 to 79
Track: Good
Weather: Overcast
Surface: All Weather

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Kosimo (Fr1) 5645277545
Trainer: Julie Douglas (Strathfieldsaye)
Driver: Jack Laugher
Prize Money: $356,773
Win / Place: 7.88% / 41%

Driver In Form

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MAJOR BRONSKI (AUS)

Dam: NOW SHEZATERROR (NZ)

Owners: P J Cole

Rating

Stats

Career

165: 13-28-27

Distance

68: 6-14-12

Trk/Dst

46: 2-4-9

Track

80: 4-7-16

Season

16: 0-1-0

1st Up

9: 4-1-1

2nd Up

9: 0-1-3

3rd Up

9: 0-4-1

Mobile

165: 13-28-27

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

165: 13-28-27

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:51.20

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

51: 2-6-5

Driver Last 50

50: 7-9-7

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track, beaten 3.5 m by Always Be Blakey (2:43.90) in NR 75 to 88 on April 4 at $26. At the start before 4th (Sr6) over 1720m at this track was 4th-5.83 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Komodo (2:01.00) in NR80 on March 28 at $13. Draws the inside so worth another chance.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 10	4/4/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Josh Duggan	2:43.90	1:57.8	1.38L	$26	7	NR 75 to 88	$21,000	$630	1. Always Be Blakey 2. Alwaysbealady 3. Ten Da Touch NZ
4th of 12	28/3/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr6	Jordan Leedham	2:01.00	1:53.2	2.57L	$13	7	NR80	$12,000	$600	1. Komodo 2. Kia Ora Beauty 3. In An Ideal World
5th of 6	21/3/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Ellen Tormey	2:02.70	1:54.8	3.72L	$151	7	NR up to 105	$21,000	$630	1. Captain Perfect 2. My Ultimate Barney 3. Hes No Romeo NZ
7th of 8	14/3/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Jack Laugher	2:43.80	1:57.7	2.45L	$8.00	7	NR up to 80	$12,000	$240	1. Son Of Mac NZ 2. Soho Darknstormy 3. Ten Da Touch NZ
7th of 7	7/3/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Jack Laugher	1:59.60	1:51.9	5.06L	$101	8	No NR	$27,000	$540	1. Miki To Success 2. Mach Dan 3. Ghost Of Time
2nd of 9	27/2/26	Wagga	2270m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Ryan Sanderson	2:44.00	1:56.2	2.12L	$3.90	6	NR up to 80	$14,196	$2,366	1. Usyk 2. Kosimo 3. Yukon Be Serious NZ

Frugal Fare (Fr2) 4261003434
Trainer: Stephen O'donoghue (Kialla)
Driver: Ryan Sanderson (C)
Prize Money: $61,577
Win / Place: 32% / 57%

Distance Specialist

8 yo Grey Gelding

Sire: CHANGEOVER (NZ)

Dam: LOMBO MINI LAMOUCH (AUS)

Owners: G C Wilson, P Wilson, Latengo Pty Ltd (Mgr: S J O'Donoghue)

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 9-4-3

Distance

12: 4-2-2

Trk/Dst

6: 1-0-1

Track

8: 1-0-1

Season

12: 2-1-2

1st Up

2: 0-2-0

2nd Up

2: 2-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-1-1

Mobile

28: 9-4-3

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

28: 9-4-3

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:53.98

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

16: 6-1-2

Driver Last 50

50: 9-5-6

Comments

Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr4) over 2570m at Charlton beaten 14 m by Miki To Success (3:03.00) in No NR on March 15 at $71. At his previous start solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr3) over 2240m at this track was 5th-7.82 at the bell, beaten 2.75 m by Isthisjustfantasy (2:43.20) in NR 75 to 88 on March 7 at $16. Draws for a good showing.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 8	15/3/26	Charlton	2570m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Ryan Sanderson	3:03.00	1:54.6	5.43L	$71	8	No NR	$24,000	$1,200	1. Miki To Success 2. Sanchez 3. Le Spartacus
3rd of 7	7/3/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Ryan Sanderson	2:43.20	1:57.2	1.00L	$16	18	NR 75 to 88	$21,000	$2,100	1. Isthisjustfantasy 2. Ata Rangi 3. Frugal Fare
4th of 10	17/2/26	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Ryan Sanderson	2:00.90	1:55.2	1.12L	$3.60	11	NR 60 to 80	$9,600	$480	1. Edwarde Grange 2. Le Belle Bijoux 3. Ten Da Touch NZ
3rd of 8	6/2/26	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Ryan Sanderson	1:57.60	1:54.7	2.04L	$11	20	NR up to 80	$9,600	$720	1. Odin 2. Royal Appointment 3. Hugo Rocks, Frugal Fare
12th of 12	17/1/26	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Ryan Sanderson	2:00.10	1:54.4	6.77L	$23	34	NR 65 to 79	$18,000	$360	1. Hes No Romeo NZ 2. The Bride 3. Golden Tribe
34 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 3	8/1/26	Shepparton	2190m			-	Corey O'donoghue	2:42.05	-	1.12L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Day Two 2. Hes Charlies Angel 3. Frugal Fare

Jilliby Illuminate Nz (Fr3) 66329x2256
Trainer: M A Lee, P Lee (Ecklin South)
Driver: Lochie Cook
Prize Money: $60,402
Win / Place: 21% / 60%

Driver Flying

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: BEAUDIENE BLINKZ (NZ)

Owners: Levarg Racing Group (Mgr: J W Craven)

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 5-6-3

Distance

9: 1-3-2

Trk/Dst

8: 1-2-2

Track

15: 1-3-3

Season

5: 0-2-0

1st Up

5: 2-2-0

2nd Up

5: 2-2-0

3rd Up

4: 1-0-1

Mobile

23: 5-6-3

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

23: 5-6-3

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.80

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 12-7-3

Comments

Last start 6th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track, beaten 10 m by Repelling (2:03.50) in NR 67 to 75 on April 4 at $5. Before that, was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 2240m after being wide early at this track beaten 6 m by My Little Bo (2:41.80) in NR up to 79 M on February 21 at $2.40. Draws well so is capable of a better showing.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 11	4/4/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Jason Lee	2:03.50	1:55.6	3.79L	$5.00	42	NR 67 to 75	$18,000	$360	1. Repelling 2. Soap And Bubbles 3. Thestatesman
42 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 8	21/2/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Jason Lee	2:41.80	1:56.2	2.42L	$2.40f	14	NR up to 79	$18,000	$540	1. My Little Bo 2. Bringsusjoy 3. Madrigal NZ
2nd of 9	7/2/26	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jason Lee	2:03.80	1:57.9	0.04L	$2.30f	14	NR 65 to 74	$12,000	$1,800	1. Uniquely Ideal 2. Jilliby Illuminate NZ 3. My Little Bo
2nd of 9	24/1/26	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Jason Lee	2:38.80	1:56.2	0.07L	$5.50	175	NR 60 to 69	$12,000	$1,800	1. Big Sledge Hammer 2. Jilliby Illuminate NZ 3. Komodo
175 Day Spell
4th of 6	20/1/26	Terang	2180m			-	Jason Lee	2:42.20	-	0.74L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Odin 2. American Assassin 3. Keayang Wasabi
3rd of 6	6/1/26	Terang	2180m			-	Jason Lee	2:41.40	-	0.74L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Golden Tribe 2. Miki Steamed Home 3. Jilliby Illuminate NZ

Thestatesman (Fr4) 91789820x3
Trainer: Alison Alford (Bolinda)
Driver: Josh Duggan
Prize Money: $84,090
Win / Place: 17% / 43%

Recent Trial Winner

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: CLASSIC BLISS (AUS)

Owners: A P Attard

Rating

Stats

Career

39: 7-9-1

Distance

15: 4-2-0

Trk/Dst

10: 2-1-0

Track

22: 3-2-1

Season

12: 1-1-1

1st Up

6: 0-2-1

2nd Up

5: 1-1-0

3rd Up

3: 3-0-0

Mobile

39: 7-9-1

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

39: 7-9-1

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.62

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

2: 1-0-1

Driver Last 50

50: 5-8-8

Comments

Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1720m at this track beaten 3.5 m by Repelling (2:03.50) in NR 67 to 75 on April 4 at $31. Fitter so may prove tough to beat.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 11	4/4/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Josh Duggan	2:03.50	1:55.6	1.26L	$31	111	NR 67 to 75	$18,000	$1,800	1. Repelling 2. Soap And Bubbles 3. Thestatesman
111 Day Spell
1st of 3	28/3/26	Bacchus Marsh	1940m			-	Josh Duggan	2:30.00	-	2.97L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Thestatesman 2. Martyr 3. Wotdidusaaay
12th of 12	14/12/25	Gunbower	2630m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Chris Alford	3:13.30	1:58.3	33.38L	$12	10	NR up to 95	$12,000	$240	1. Crime Writer 2. Diamond Eclipse 3. Herakles
2nd of 9	4/12/25	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Chris Alford	2:37.30	1:55.1	2.49L	$8.00	14	No NR	$18,000	$2,880	1. Ata Rangi 2. Thestatesman 3. Our Luciano
8th of 10	20/11/25	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Chris Alford	2:38.70	1:56.1	10.37L	$26	8	No NR	$18,000	$360	1. War Dan Buddy 2. Alot Like Louie 3. Do It
9th of 12	12/11/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Chris Alford	2:36.00	1:56.8	4.76L	$41	46	No NR	$12,000	$240	1. Our Luciano 2. Odin 3. Sir Jimmy
46 Day Freshen-Up

Ruff Nut (Fr5) 131582285x
Trainer: Aaron Dunn (Horsham)
Driver: Aaron Dunn
Prize Money: $67,969
Win / Place: 20% / 46%

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: POSTER BOY (AUS)

Dam: AZZGOODAZZ (AUS)

Owners: A J Dunn

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 6-6-2

Distance

11: 1-4-2

Trk/Dst

9: 1-2-2

Track

14: 3-2-2

Season

11: 3-2-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 1-1-0

Mobile

30: 6-6-2

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

30: 6-6-2

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.69

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

21: 6-6-0

Driver Last 50

50: 7-4-10

Comments

Resumes. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 6 m finishing fifth behind Ollies The Boss at Bendigo over 2150m in a 3yo No NR CG on November 26 at $7.50. Readied with a solid trial so keep safe.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 3	3/2/26	Melton	2240m			-	Aaron Dunn	2:44.70	-	14.91L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. New Shuffle 2. Tango Tara NZ 3. Ruff Nut
5th of 12	26/11/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Aaron Dunn	2:33.10	1:54.6	2.57L	$7.50	11	No NR	$18,000	$720	1. Ollies The Boss 2. Miki Sing 3. Soho The Real Deal
8th of 12	15/11/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jackie Barker	2:39.70	1:54.8	4.98L	$31	8	No NR	$18,000	$360	1. New Shuffle 2. Its Confidential 3. Forty Love
2nd of 8	7/11/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Aaron Dunn	2:42.20	1:56.5	1.67L	$4.40	17	No NR	$12,000	$1,920	1. Zenario 2. Ruff Nut 3. Ollies The Boss
2nd of 10	21/10/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Aaron Dunn	2:39.90	1:57.5	0.45L	$4.00	10	No NR	$15,000	$2,250	1. Zenario 2. Ruff Nut 3. Miki B NZ
8th of 9	11/10/25	Melton	2760m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Aaron Dunn	3:18.00	1:55.5	25.80L	$101	7	No NR	$24,000	$480	1. Storms Collide 2. Fate Awaits 3. Captain Perfect

Ten Da Touch Nz (Fr6) 3760343423
Trainer: Julie Douglas (Strathfieldsaye)
Driver: Tasmyn Potter (C)
Prize Money: $76,550
Win / Place: 13% / 41%

Driver Flying

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: DOWNBYTHESEASIDE (USA)

Dam: BUT BEAUTIFUL (NZ)

Owners: E J & H M Anderson Nominees Pty Ltd (Mgr: J A Douglas)

Rating

Stats

Career

46: 6-7-6

Distance

21: 3-2-4

Trk/Dst

5: 0-1-2

Track

5: 0-1-2

Season

17: 3-3-4

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 2-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Mobile

37: 5-7-6

Standing

9: 1-0-0

All-Weather

39: 5-7-5

Slushy

1: 1-0-0

Grass

7: 1-0-1

Best Mile

1:56.60

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

1: 0-1-0

Driver Last 50

50: 10-5-7

Comments

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2.25 m third behind Always Be Blakey at this track over 2240m NR 75 to 88 last start. Before that was beaten 1.75 metres second again at this track in NR 62 to 71 on March 28. Can continue the consistent form.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 10	4/4/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jack Laugher	2:43.90	1:57.8	0.82L	$4.00	7	NR 75 to 88	$21,000	$2,100	1. Always Be Blakey 2. Alwaysbealady 3. Ten Da Touch NZ
2nd of 11	28/3/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr5	Tasmyn Potter	2:42.20	1:56.6	0.63L	$5.50	7	NR 62 to 71	$18,000	$2,700	1. Alwaysbealady 2. Ten Da Touch NZ 3. Triple Rock Saint NZ
4th of 12	21/3/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Jack Laugher	2:40.60	1:55.4	2.42L	$10	7	NR 70 to 79	$18,000	$900	1. Soho Darknstormy 2. Odin 3. Soap And Bubbles
3rd of 8	14/3/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Ellen Tormey	2:43.80	1:57.7	1.04L	$5.00	8	NR up to 80	$12,000	$1,200	1. Son Of Mac NZ 2. Soho Darknstormy 3. Ten Da Touch NZ
4th of 9	6/3/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Jordan Leedham	2:41.20	1:55.8	2.04L	$26	17	Up to 80	$12,000	$600	1. Madrigal NZ 2. Tara Victory NZ 3. Hes All Torque
3rd of 10	17/2/26	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Jack Laugher	2:00.90	1:55.2	0.97L	$5.00	27	NR 60 to 80	$9,600	$960	1. Edwarde Grange 2. Le Belle Bijoux 3. Ten Da Touch NZ

Komodo (Fr7) 1x45337221
Trainer: Aaron Dunn ()
Driver: Jackie Barker
Prize Money: $91,853
Win / Place: 22% / 44%

Track Specialist

Driver / Horse Combo

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: FEAR THE DRAGON (USA)

Dam: AZZGOODAZZ (AUS)

Owners: A J Dunn

100

Rating

Stats

Career

36: 8-2-6

Distance

12: 2-0-2

Trk/Dst

5: 2-0-0

Track

15: 5-1-1

Season

15: 2-2-4

1st Up

6: 2-0-0

2nd Up

5: 1-0-1

3rd Up

5: 1-0-1

Mobile

36: 8-2-6

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

36: 8-2-6

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:53.20

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

4: 2-0-1

Driver Last 50

50: 6-6-5

Comments

Last start by a neck as favourite (Sr4) at this track (2:01.00) beating Kia Ora Beauty in NR80 on March 28 at $2.80 at the bell was 2nd-0.14. Expect him to be a major player again.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 12	28/3/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Jackie Barker	2:01.00	1:53.2	0.11L	$2.80f	14	NR80	$12,000	$6,840	1. Komodo 2. Kia Ora Beauty 3. In An Ideal World
2nd of 7	14/3/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Luke Dunne	2:00.90	1:53.1	1.00L	$6.50	6	NR 70 to 79	$18,000	$2,700	1. New Shuffle 2. Komodo 3. My Little Bo
2nd of 10	8/3/26	Birchip	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Aaron Dunn	2:38.00	1:58.3	0.78L	$6.00	15	NR up to 90	$18,000	$2,700	1. Shadow Celt 2. Komodo 3. Crime Writer
7th of 12	21/2/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Aaron Dunn	2:41.40	1:56.0	2.71L	$3.60f	28	NR 64 to 74	$18,000	$360	1. Triple Rock Saint NZ 2. Jaccka Connor NZ 3. New Yorker
3rd of 9	24/1/26	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Aaron Dunn	2:38.80	1:56.2	0.52L	$7.00	11	NR 60 to 69	$12,000	$1,200	1. Big Sledge Hammer 2. Jilliby Illuminate NZ 3. Komodo
3rd of 12	13/1/26	Swan Hill	1750m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jordan Leedham	2:03.10	1:53.2	2.60L	$26	8	NR 65 or better	$9,600	$960	1. Hot Deal 2. Hoorah Philtra 3. Komodo

Timbimboo Nz (Sr1) 240x211645
Trainer: Andy Gath (Long Forest)
Driver: Kate Gath
Prize Money: $79,473
Win / Place: 10% / 40%

Driver / Horse Combo

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: TRENDY'S BAD GIRL (NZ)

Owners: D G Carroll, C Scully, Small Stakes Racing Tbb (Mgr: T Anderson), B O'Keefe, C Gillespie, P Mclaughlin, T O'Connor, B O'Connor, D P Mielicki, K Starr, B Starr, R F Boyle, L M Boyle, B D Boyle, The Coach Group (Mgr: J G Dunne)

Rating

Stats

Career

59: 6-11-7

Distance

8: 1-2-0

Trk/Dst

4: 1-1-0

Track

7: 2-1-0

Season

8: 2-1-0

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

4: 1-0-0

3rd Up

4: 1-1-0

Mobile

56: 5-10-7

Standing

3: 1-1-0

All-Weather

46: 5-8-4

Slushy

5: 0-1-0

Grass

13: 1-3-3

Best Mile

1:53.98

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

5: 2-1-0

Driver Last 50

50: 7-8-6

Comments

Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track beaten 9 m by Repelling (2:03.50) in NR 67 to 75 on April 4 at $19. Two runs back 4th (Fr7) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 5.5 m by Good Tobe Locksley (2:44.20) in NR 60 to 69 on March 14 at $2.60. Place best.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 11	4/4/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Jordan Leedham	2:03.50	1:55.6	3.38L	$19	21	NR 67 to 75	$18,000	$540	1. Repelling 2. Soap And Bubbles 3. Thestatesman
4th of 8	14/3/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Luke Dunne	2:44.20	1:58.0	2.01L	$2.60f	21	NR 60 to 69	$12,000	$600	1. Good Tobe Locksley 2. Galaxy Lass 3. Clymenus NZ
6th of 12	21/2/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Kate Gath	2:41.40	1:56.0	2.49L	$4.00	7	NR 64 to 74	$18,000	$360	1. Triple Rock Saint NZ 2. Jaccka Connor NZ 3. New Yorker
1st of 12	14/2/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Kate Gath	2:43.20	1:57.2	0.71L	$1.40f	15	0W/15 0K stake	$18,000	$10,260	1. Timbimboo NZ 2. Momentum Shift 3. Big Sledge Hammer
1st of 9	30/1/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Kate Gath	2:01.80	1:54.0	0.56L	$1.70f	7	NR 60 to 69	$12,000	$6,840	1. Timbimboo NZ 2. Odin 3. Celestial Zodiac
2nd of 11	23/1/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Kate Gath	2:41.80	1:56.3	1.30L	$2.80f	118	1W/15 0K stake	$18,000	$2,700	1. Browniesatmidnight 2. Timbimboo NZ 3. Luva Scrap
118 Day Spell

Zenario (Sr2) 1x2115413x
Trainer: S M Mcnaulty, J M Mcnaulty (Kooreh)
Driver: James Herbertson
Prize Money: $63,145
Win / Place: 42% / 64%

Driver / Horse Combo

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SPORTSWRITER (USA)

Dam: KAYTEEOH DENARIO (NZ)

Owners: D M Helbers, P A Arnup

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 6-1-2

Distance

7: 4-0-1

Trk/Dst

3: 1-0-0

Track

4: 1-0-0

Season

7: 3-1-1

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 2-0-0

3rd Up

2: 2-0-0

Mobile

14: 6-1-2

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

14: 6-1-2

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.20

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

7: 3-1-0

Driver Last 50

50: 7-9-5

Comments

First up. At the last run he game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 2230m after showing early speed at Globe Derby Park beaten 7 m by Always Dancing (2:42.00) in 3yo LR No NR CG on December 20 at $1.12. Expected to kick-off this campaign with a strong run.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 10	20/12/25	Globe Derby	2230m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Luke Dunne	2:42.00	1:56.9	2.83L	$1.12f	12	No NR	$42,000	$4,134	1. Always Dancing 2. Imposter Boy 3. Zenario
1st of 6	8/12/25	Globe Derby	2230m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Luke Dunne	2:41.00	1:56.2	5.20L	$1.04f	16	No NR	$9,600	$5,096	1. Zenario 2. Imposter Boy 3. Splash Of Paynt
4th of 12	22/11/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jackie Barker	2:36.90	1:52.8	0.71L	$81	7	No NR	$120,000	$7,200	1. Its Confidential 2. Forty Love 3. Coastal Drive
5th of 12	15/11/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Damian Wilson	2:39.70	1:54.8	2.90L	$19	8	No NR	$18,000	$720	1. New Shuffle 2. Its Confidential 3. Forty Love
1st of 8	7/11/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	James Herbertson	2:42.20	1:56.5	1.67L	$1.70f	17	No NR	$12,000	$6,000	1. Zenario 2. Ruff Nut 3. Ollies The Boss
1st of 10	21/10/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Luke Dunne	2:39.90	1:57.5	0.45L	$15	13	No NR	$15,000	$8,550	1. Zenario 2. Ruff Nut 3. Miki B NZ

Race Review Abbreviations

Brk: Broke, Blkd: Blocked or held up, 1 x 1: One-out, one-back, Prkd: Parked, 3bk otr: 3 back on the outer, 3bk inr: 3 back on the inside, two horses behind the leader, trld: Trailed, Gt spd: Showed gate speed, 3wd: 3-wide postd: Caught wide without cover, Held up: Held up, no gaps or few gaps: If they don't see any clear air in the straight, Inr-mid-wd -position: On the inside, mid = 1-off, wd = 3-wide or wider, flew hm wd: Flew home wide, dashd inr: Sprinted well on the inside, Chkd: Checked, Slow: Slow away at the start, Wltd: Wilted or got tired, Fdd: Faded late, Urgd: driver asking horse for extra effort

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