Melton Race 9

Centre State Printing Pace

Stake: $4,400

PICKLE IT (1) is working up to a win having led from this barrier last week before boxing on for second at Geelong. Should push forward again and could be hard to catch. OUR TRUE COLOURS (10) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when third at Bendigo. Came from this barrier when beaten a head at Kilmore four back. Primary contender. MUSELET (2) broke last time but gets his best barrier since he won from this draw at Bendigo earlier in the campaign. BEST BACK BRUCE (11) had no clear run last start so is worth another chance having come from this row to win two back at Cranbourne.

Distance: 1720m
Class: NR up to 42
Track: Good
Weather: Overcast
Surface: All Weather

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Pickle It (Fr1) 13728x8742
Trainer: Joanne Pengelly (Elaine)
Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Prize Money: $59,161
Win / Place: 8.25% / 42%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ARTSPEAK (USA)

Dam: CLONTARF LADY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

97: 8-15-18

Distance

11: 1-4-1

Track

7: 0-1-1

Season

21: 2-5-4

1st Up

6: 0-0-0

2nd Up

5: 1-1-0

3rd Up

4: 1-0-0

Mobile

91: 7-15-18

Standing

6: 1-0-0

All-Weather

97: 8-15-18

Best Mile

1:57.40

Comments

Good run when beaten by 5 m finishing fourth after a quick start, behind My Darling Dancer at Geelong over 1609m in a NR up to 49 on March 21 at $4. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Lavada Gold at Geelong over 1609m in a NR 37 to 42 on March 28 at $3.40. Close to a win and gets his chance from this draw.

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
2nd of 10	28/3/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Jodi Quinlan	1:58.00	1:58.0	4.1m	$3.40f	7	NR 37 to 42	$4,400	$704	1. Lavada Gold 2. Pickle It 3. Snazola
4th of 12	21/3/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Jodi Quinlan	1:58.60	1:58.6	4.8m	$4.00	5	NR up to 49	$4,400	$248	1. My Darling Dancer 2. Etiz Amodel 3. Really Smartie
7th of 8	16/3/25	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Chris Svanosio	1:59.60	1:59.6	10.5m	$13	9	NR up to 49	$4,400	$132	1. Highview Hammer 2. Illawong Phoenix 3. Roblen Ranger
8th of 10	7/3/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	T R Ford	1:57.50	1:57.5	28.1m	$9.50	91	NR up to 39	$4,400	$132	1. Etiz Amodel 2. Illawong Phoenix 3. Blue Ocean
91 Day Spell
8th of 10	6/12/24	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	T R Ford	1:58.20	1:58.2	10.9m	$4.20	9	NR up to 49	$4,950	$154	1. Auckland Red 2. River Patrol NZ 3. Caledonian Terra
2nd of 10	27/11/24	Maryborough	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	T R Ford	2:06.30	2:00.2	3.8m	$11	10	NR 40 to 45	$4,950	$770	1. Presidentialchange 2. Pickle It 3. Shezabluechip

Muselet (Fr2) 3909213840
Trainer: Jennifer Douglas (Ross Creek)
Driver: Jordan Leedham (C)
Prize Money: $7,766
Win / Place: 4.00% / 16%

5 yo Bay/Brown Horse

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: GLENFERRIE ALEXIS (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 1-1-2

Distance

9: 0-0-2

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

14: 1-1-2

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Mobile

25: 1-1-2

All-Weather

25: 1-1-2

Best Mile

2:00.10

Comments

Last start broke when 10th (Sr3) over 1609m at Geelong well beaten by Lavada Gold (1:58.00) in NR 37 to 42 on March 28 at $4.80. Before that, 4th (Sr6) over 1690m at Kilmore, beaten 25 m by Sports Liner (2:03.80) in NR up to 39 on March 20 at $6. Draws well so a return to form is on the cards.

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
10th of 10	28/3/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Jordan Leedham	1:58.00	1:58.0	169.7m	$4.80	8	NR 37 to 42	$4,400	$132	1. Lavada Gold 2. Pickle It 3. Snazola
4th of 12	20/3/25	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr6	Jordan Leedham	2:03.80	1:57.8	26.6m	$6.00	7	NR up to 39	$4,400	$248	1. Sports Liner 2. Playnice 3. Millys Prince
8th of 8	13/3/25	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Jordan Leedham	2:44.10	2:00.0	207.6m	$2.70	7	NR 37 to 42	$4,400	$132	1. Nothing Sweeter 2. River Patrol NZ 3. Very Tempting
3rd of 9	6/3/25	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Jordan Leedham	2:04.50	1:57.2	3.1m	$7.50	15	NR 37 to 42	$4,400	$457	1. Tex Goes Bang 2. Alook To Like 3. Muselet
1st of 11	19/2/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jordan Leedham	2:40.50	2:00.1	0.3m	$8.00	6	NR up to 39	$4,400	$2,200	1. Muselet 2. Atomic Glory 3. Shezabluechip
2nd of 9	13/2/25	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jordan Leedham	2:44.70	2:01.6	5.1m	$11	52	MAIDEN	$6,600	$990	1. Savoy Ballroom 2. Muselet 3. With In Reason
52 Day Freshen-Up

Dancebytheseaside (Fr3) 4706413897
Trainer: K J Davies (Raglan)
Driver: Sean O'Sullivan (C)
Prize Money: $14,619
Win / Place: 8.00% / 16%

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: DOWNBYTHESEASIDE (USA)

Dam: THEN WE DANCE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 2-0-2

Distance

8: 1-0-1

Season

15: 1-0-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Mobile

25: 2-0-2

All-Weather

25: 2-0-2

Best Mile

1:58.10

Comments

Last start surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr3) over 1690m after showing early speed at Maryborough beaten 23 m by Budd Sidewinder (2:03.00) in NR 40 to 45 on March 31 at $41. Two runs back was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 1690m at Maryborough was 6th-11m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 19 m by Iamawingate (2:04.40) in NR 40 to 45 on March 12 at $34. Unlikely to threaten.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

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
7th of 10	31/3/25	Maryborough	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Michael Bellman	2:03.00	1:57.1	23.5m	$41	19	NR 40 to 45	$4,400	$132	1. Budd Sidewinder 2. Iamawingate 3. Blue Ocean
4th of 8	22/3/25	Maryborough	2190m			-	S 'Osullivan	2:47.80	-	3m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Lombok 2. Swiss Lightning 3. Skadi
9th of 11	12/3/25	Maryborough	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	S J P O'Sullivan	2:04.40	1:58.4	19.7m	$34	6	NR 40 to 45	$4,400	$132	1. Iamawingate 2. Highview Hammer 3. Normandy Nugget
8th of 10	6/3/25	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	S J P O'Sullivan	2:04.70	1:57.4	31.2m	$51	39	0-2 WINS	$6,600	$154	1. Ideal Affair 2. Sports Charm 3. Sinbad Sassy
39 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 6	25/2/25	Ballarat	2200m			-	Craig Demmler	2:46.40	-	17m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Catherine 2. The Art Of Success 3. Dancebytheseaside
3rd of 10	26/1/25	Parkes	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Mat Rue	2:00.00	1:56.3	10.2m	$15	9	NR 42 to 45	$7,634	$823	1. Zolton 2. Rip Jackson 3. Dancebytheseaside

Alcatraz Girl (Fr4) 0496572108
Trainer: Glenn Bull (Derrinal)
Driver: Glenn Bull
Prize Money: $54,467
Win / Place: 14% / 36%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: PET ROCK (USA)

Dam: GOLDEN VALOUR (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

76: 11-10-7

Distance

33: 3-6-4

Trk/Dst

8: 0-1-1

Track

10: 0-1-1

Season

12: 1-1-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 1-0-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-0

Mobile

76: 11-10-7

All-Weather

76: 11-10-7

Best Mile

1:57.60

Comments

Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1690m after showing early pace at Maryborough was leading by.2m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 45 m by I Of The Hurrikane (2:03.40) in NR up to 49 M on March 31 at $16. Two runs back 11th (Fr4) over 1650m after showing early speed at Bendigo was leading by 0.1 at the bell, beaten 25 m by Harley Blue (1:59.70) in NR up to 49 M on March 26 at $16. Must do a lot more.

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
8th of 8	31/3/25	Maryborough	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Glenn Bull	2:03.40	1:57.5	46.5m	$16	5	NR up to 49	$4,400	$132	1. I Of The Hurrikane 2. Dancin With Lush 3. Tap To Pay
11th of 11	26/3/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Glenn Bull	1:59.70	1:56.7	27.4m	$16	19	NR up to 49	$4,400	$132	1. Harley Blue 2. Dancin With Lush 3. Our True Colours
1st of 9	7/3/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Glenn Bull	1:59.50	1:59.5	0.2m	$9.50	8	NR 40 to 45	$4,400	$2,200	1. Alcatraz Girl 2. My Justice 3. Tinsel Tiara
2nd of 12	27/2/25	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Glenn Bull	2:04.30	1:58.4	7.4m	$51	11	NR 40 to 45	$4,400	$704	1. Bettorsweetvictory 2. Alcatraz Girl 3. Taste It
7th of 8	16/2/25	Echuca	2160m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Glenn Bull	2:42.00	2:00.7	46.9m	$10	5	NR 37 to 42	$4,950	$154	1. Dancingonstarlight 2. Kimchi 3. Skadi
5th of 9	11/2/25	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Glenn Bull	2:02.10	1:56.2	9.1m	$41	6	NR up to 49	$4,400	$132	1. Illawong Danny 2. Harley Blue 3. Sophies Scooter

Hand Writer (Fr5) 3712323440
Trainer: John Gilbertson (Bendigo East)
Driver: Liam Older (C)
Prize Money: $76,172
Win / Place: 13% / 34%

8 yo Bay Mare

Sire: SPORTSWRITER (USA)

Dam: PERFECT KATIE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

103: 14-12-10

Distance

57: 8-8-6

Trk/Dst

3: 1-2-0

Track

3: 1-2-0

Season

14: 2-3-3

1st Up

8: 0-1-1

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

3rd Up

4: 2-0-0

Mobile

103: 14-12-10

All-Weather

103: 14-12-10

Best Mile

1:57.20

Comments

Last start was well back in the run when 10th (Fr6) over 1690m at Maryborough beaten 30 m by Budd Sidewinder (2:03.00) in NR 40 to 45 on March 31 at $51. At the run before 4th (Sr4) over 1690m at Shepparton was 9th-17m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 13 m by Highview Hammer (2:02.80) in NR up to 42 on February 11 at $6.50. Place best.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

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
10th of 10	31/3/25	Maryborough	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Liam Older	2:03.00	1:57.1	30.5m	$51	48	NR 40 to 45	$4,400	$132	1. Budd Sidewinder 2. Iamawingate 3. Blue Ocean
48 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 11	11/2/25	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Liam Older	2:02.80	1:56.9	13.7m	$6.50	12	NR up to 42	$4,400	$248	1. Highview Hammer 2. Feel The Buzz 3. Illawong Phoenix
4th of 9	30/1/25	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Liam Older	2:05.30	1:59.4	8.6m	$6.00	7	NR 40 to 45	$4,400	$248	1. Reign Em In 2. Our Mystery Bet 3. Royle Blood
3rd of 8	23/1/25	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Liam Older	2:05.50	1:59.5	2.0m	$8.00	14	NR 40 to 49	$4,400	$457	1. Guaranteed Secret 2. Polly Peachum 3. Hand Writer
2nd of 9	9/1/25	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Liam Older	2:05.80	1:59.7	1.8m	$7.50	8	NR 40 to 45	$4,400	$704	1. Foregone Conclusion NZ 2. Hand Writer 3. John Vincent
3rd of 8	1/1/25	Echuca	1755m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Liam Older	2:10.00	1:59.2	6.1m	$1.65f	19	NR 41 to 46	$6,600	$660	1. Tophut Johny 2. Bronski Moment 3. Hand Writer

Really Smartie (Fr6) 2163324637
Trainer: Justin Campbell (Cobblebank)
Driver: Greg Sugars
Prize Money: $27,704
Win / Place: 5.88% / 35%

7 yo Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: STONEBRIDGE REGAL (USA)

Dam: REALLY RONA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

51: 3-6-9

Distance

16: 2-3-4

Trk/Dst

8: 0-2-2

Track

13: 0-2-2

Season

16: 1-4-3

1st Up

6: 0-1-0

2nd Up

6: 0-1-1

3rd Up

6: 2-0-2

Mobile

51: 3-6-9

All-Weather

51: 3-6-9

Best Mile

1:56.20

Comments

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m seventh behind Lady Salina at Geelong over 1609m NR 43 to 49 last start. Before that was beaten 2.75 metres third again at Geelong in NR up to 49 on March 21. Can play a role.

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
7th of 9	28/3/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Kerryn Manning	1:57.20	1:57.2	4.5m	$6.00	7	NR 43 to 49	$4,400	$132	1. Lady Salina 2. Festinalente 3. Blazin Heaven NZ
3rd of 12	21/3/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr5	Greg Sugars	1:58.60	1:58.6	2.8m	$2.50f	7	NR up to 49	$4,400	$457	1. My Darling Dancer 2. Etiz Amodel 3. Really Smartie
6th of 10	14/3/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Greg Sugars	2:04.90	1:56.9	8.8m	$4.00f	7	NR up to 49	$4,400	$132	1. Ima Charma 2. Caruso Star 3. Breathe Easy
4th of 9	7/3/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Greg Sugars	1:59.50	1:59.5	6.9m	$1.65f	14	NR 40 to 45	$4,400	$248	1. Alcatraz Girl 2. My Justice 3. Tinsel Tiara
2nd of 12	21/2/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Jack Laugher	1:57.90	1:57.9	0.1m	$6.00	8	NR up to 49	$4,400	$704	1. Tinsel Tiara 2. Really Smartie 3. Best Back Bruce
3rd of 9	13/2/25	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Georgia Hayward	2:44.10	2:01.2	15.7m	$9.00	6	NR 40 to 45	$6,600	$660	1. Kalkadoon Dreaming 2. Lollipop 3. Really Smartie

Lollipop (Fr7) 9fx1234510
Trainer: Stephen Clarke (Ross Creek)
Driver: Reagan Clarke (C)
Prize Money: $30,569
Win / Place: 8.00% / 26%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE (USA)

Dam: LUCKY HA HA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

50: 4-6-3

Distance

13: 2-2-1

Season

9: 2-1-1

1st Up

7: 1-0-0

2nd Up

6: 0-1-0

3rd Up

6: 2-0-1

Mobile

50: 4-6-3

All-Weather

50: 4-6-3

Best Mile

1:58.53

Comments

Failed to impress last start; 10th (Sr1) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 35 m by Foxyontherun (2:41.40) in NR 45 to 50 on March 27 at $9. Showed ability the run before when she came from midfield and won by 7 m as favourite (Sr1) at Bendigo (2:39.70) beating Shezabluechip in NR 37 to 42 on March 19 at $3.30 at the bell was 5th-7.6m 2WWC. Capable of more than she has shown recently. In the mix if on-song.

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
10th of 10	27/3/25	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Connor Clarke	2:41.40	1:59.2	37.3m	$9.00	8	NR 45 to 50	$6,600	$154	1. Foxyontherun 2. Hurrikane Dusty 3. Budd Sidewinder, The Majors Girl
1st of 12	19/3/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Connor Clarke	2:39.70	1:59.6	7.2m	$3.30f	7	NR 37 to 42	$5,500	$2,871	1. Lollipop 2. Shezabluechip 3. Tex Goes Bang
5th of 11	12/3/25	Maryborough	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	R L Clarke	2:04.40	1:58.4	8.2m	$3.50f	7	NR 40 to 45	$4,400	$132	1. Iamawingate 2. Highview Hammer 3. Normandy Nugget
4th of 12	5/3/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Connor Clarke	2:37.30	1:57.8	12.6m	$2.70f	7	NR up to 49	$6,600	$330	1. Heavens Gift 2. Littleblabbamouth 3. Diamond Mac
3rd of 11	26/2/25	Charlton	2100m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	R L Clarke	2:34.10	1:58.1	5.1m	$3.20	13	NR 45 to 50	$6,600	$660	1. Mister Jimaringle 2. Budd Sidewinder 3. Lollipop
2nd of 9	13/2/25	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	R L Clarke	2:44.10	2:01.2	2.6m	$2.60f	8	NR 40 to 45	$6,600	$990	1. Kalkadoon Dreaming 2. Lollipop 3. Really Smartie

Oceanique (Sr1) 47943x4178
Trainer: G Batsakis (Mt Cottrell)
Driver: George Batsakis
Prize Money: $41,388
Win / Place: 11% / 36%

10 yo Bay Mare

Sire: SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE (USA)

Dam: BALL DANCER (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

60: 7-6-9

Distance

7: 2-0-1

Trk/Dst

3: 1-0-0

Track

7: 1-1-0

Season

11: 1-0-1

1st Up

7: 1-0-1

2nd Up

6: 2-1-0

3rd Up

5: 0-0-0

Mobile

60: 7-6-9

All-Weather

60: 7-6-9

Best Mile

1:57.00

Comments

Last start 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at Cranbourne was 9th-16.9m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 19 m by Highview Hammer (1:59.30) in NR up to 49 on March 30 at $17. Two runs back 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at Cranbourne, beaten 8 m by Feel The Buzz (2:00.10) in NR up to 49 on March 16 at $3.80. Hard to have on those efforts.

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
8th of 9	30/3/25	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	G Batsakis	1:59.30	1:59.3	19.6m	$17	14	NR up to 49	$4,400	$132	1. Highview Hammer 2. Dancingonstarlight 3. Precious Belle NZ
7th of 8	16/3/25	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	G Batsakis	2:00.10	2:00.1	8.6m	$3.80	14	NR up to 49	$4,400	$132	1. Feel The Buzz 2. Festinalente 3. Kardesler NZ
1st of 8	2/3/25	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	G Batsakis	2:37.00	2:01.5	2.1m	$41	7	NR up to 49	$4,400	$2,200	1. Oceanique 2. Alpha Crucis 3. Our Kinky Boots
4th of 8	23/2/25	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	G Batsakis	2:00.20	2:00.2	13.4m	$17	140	NR up to 49	$4,400	$248	1. Alpha Crucis 2. Kardesler NZ 3. Blackmirra
140 Day Spell
3rd of 10	6/10/24	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	G Batsakis	1:59.60	1:59.6	12.0m	$18	7	NR up to 49	$4,950	$506	1. Aliza Hill 2. Spun Silver 3. Oceanique
4th of 9	29/9/24	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	G Batsakis	2:36.90	2:01.4	10.8m	$14	10	NR up to 49	$4,950	$275	1. Lotakevi 2. Auckland Red 3. Blazin Heaven NZ

Markleigh Caz (Sr2) 7234155002
Trainer: Michael Gadsden (Ararat)
Driver: Jason Lee
Prize Money: $146,321
Win / Place: 8.62% / 37%

11 yo Bay Mare

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: MARKLEIGH PRINCESS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

232: 20-30-38

Distance

34: 2-6-5

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

24: 5-2-4

1st Up

9: 0-0-3

2nd Up

9: 1-3-0

3rd Up

9: 0-1-2

Mobile

232: 20-30-38

All-Weather

232: 20-30-38

Best Mile

1:56.60

Comments

Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 2100m at Charlton, at the bell was 4th-5.4m 2WWC beaten 2.5 m by Direct Command (2:34.10) in NR 45 to 50 on March 16 at $10. Forward performance expected.

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
2nd of 10	16/3/25	Charlton	2100m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Ryan Sanderson	2:34.10	1:58.1	2.5m	$10	11	NR 45 to 50	$4,400	$704	1. Direct Command NZ 2. Markleigh Caz 3. Sports Charm
10th of 12	5/3/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Ryan Sanderson	2:37.30	1:57.8	19.8m	$34	6	NR up to 49	$6,600	$154	1. Heavens Gift 2. Littleblabbamouth 3. Diamond Mac
10th of 12	27/2/25	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Ryan Sanderson	2:02.50	1:56.7	9.3m	$23	8	NR 45 to 49	$4,400	$132	1. Polly Peachum 2. Our True Colours 3. Hurrikane Dusty
5th of 11	19/2/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Ryan Sanderson	2:38.30	1:58.5	6.8m	$5.50	10	NR 40 to 49	$4,400	$132	1. Festinalente 2. Dooo Dont Think 3. Metro Memory
5th of 12	9/2/25	Swan Hill	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Ellen Tormey	2:43.20	1:57.3	13.6m	$6.00	2	NR up to 49	$4,400	$132	1. Metro Memory 2. Dooo Dont Think 3. Courtney Katarina
1st of 7	7/2/25	Charlton	2100m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Alex Ashwood	2:35.70	1:59.3	2.2m	$4.40	7	NR up to 49	$4,400	$2,200	1. Markleigh Caz 2. Mariahs Shadow 3. Redbank Molly

Our True Colours (Sr3) 4224812843
Trainer: Maree Caldow (Kurunjang)
Driver: John Caldow
Prize Money: $48,939
Win / Place: 7.79% / 38%

6 yo Black Mare

Sire: BETTING LINE (USA)

Dam: LAUPER (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

77: 6-13-11

Distance

32: 2-5-4

Trk/Dst

18: 1-2-2

Track

28: 1-3-2

Season

18: 2-5-3

1st Up

3: 1-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

Mobile

77: 6-13-11

All-Weather

77: 6-13-11

Best Mile

1:55.60

Comments

Two back was well beaten into fourth after showing early speed, behind Odin at this track over 1720m in a NR up to 55 on March 14 at $31. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Harley Blue at Bendigo over 1650m in a NR up to 49 M on March 26 at $8. Can be right in the thick of things.

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 11	26/3/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	John Caldow	1:59.70	1:56.7	8.5m	$8.00	12	NR up to 49	$4,400	$457	1. Harley Blue 2. Dancin With Lush 3. Our True Colours
4th of 11	14/3/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	John Caldow	2:04.80	1:56.8	12.9m	$31	9	NR up to 55	$6,600	$330	1. Odin 2. Sassyola 3. Scherger That
8th of 12	5/3/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	John Caldow	2:37.30	1:57.8	17.1m	$8.00	6	NR up to 49	$6,600	$154	1. Heavens Gift 2. Littleblabbamouth 3. Diamond Mac
2nd of 12	27/2/25	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	John Caldow	2:02.50	1:56.7	0.2m	$26	15	NR 45 to 49	$4,400	$704	1. Polly Peachum 2. Our True Colours 3. Hurrikane Dusty
1st of 12	12/2/25	Maryborough	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	John Caldow	2:01.30	1:55.6	3.8m	$34	27	NR 40 to 45	$4,400	$2,200	1. Our True Colours 2. Bettorsweetvictory 3. Salsboy
8th of 10	16/1/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	R Mitchell	2:05.80	1:57.7	22.2m	$7.00	6	NR 40 to 45	$6,600	$154	1. Clives Girl 2. Really Smartie 3. Breathe Easy

Best Back Bruce (Sr4) 5442636318
Trainer: Dianne Giles (Melton)
Driver: Ben Xiriha (C,5)
Prize Money: $119,224
Win / Place: 11% / 31%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: LIS MARA (USA)

Dam: TACTICAL DREAM MAKER (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

151: 18-17-13

Distance

46: 3-6-5

Trk/Dst

16: 2-0-1

Track

24: 2-1-2

Season

26: 3-2-2

1st Up

6: 1-1-0

2nd Up

6: 0-0-0

3rd Up

6: 1-2-0

Mobile

151: 18-17-13

All-Weather

151: 18-17-13

Best Mile

1:57.10

Comments

Failed to impress last start; 8th (Fr6) over 1609m after racing wide at Geelong beaten 6 m by Lady Salina (1:57.20) in NR 43 to 49 on March 28 at $4.60. Showed ability the run before when he won by 8 m (Sr2) at Cranbourne (2:35.30) beating Dancingonstarlight in NR up to 49 on March 23 at $3.40 at the bell was 5th-11.1m on the pegs. Expected to go well.

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
8th of 9	28/3/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Leilani Justice	1:57.20	1:57.2	6.8m	$4.60	5	NR 43 to 49	$4,400	$132	1. Lady Salina 2. Festinalente 3. Blazin Heaven NZ
1st of 8	23/3/25	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Leilani Justice	2:35.30	2:00.2	8.8m	$3.40	10	NR up to 49	$4,400	$2,200	1. Best Back Bruce 2. Dancingonstarlight 3. Blazin Heaven NZ
3rd of 8	13/3/25	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Leilani Justice	2:04.50	1:57.1	5.1m	$8.50	15	NR 43 to 49	$4,400	$457	1. Metro Memory 2. Precious Belle NZ 3. Best Back Bruce
6th of 11	26/2/25	Charlton	2100m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Leilani Justice	2:34.10	1:58.1	10.3m	$8.00	5	NR 45 to 50	$6,600	$154	1. Mister Jimaringle 2. Budd Sidewinder 3. Lollipop
3rd of 12	21/2/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Leilani Justice	1:57.90	1:57.9	1.6m	$14	14	NR up to 49	$4,400	$457	1. Tinsel Tiara 2. Really Smartie 3. Best Back Bruce
6th of 9	7/2/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Leilani Justice	1:57.50	1:57.5	7.0m	$7.50	7	NR 45 to 50	$6,600	$154	1. Olivia Rose 2. Lady In Line 3. Blazin Heaven NZ

Da Prez (Sr5) 953665769x
Trainer: A Farrugia (Coimadai)
Driver: James Herbertson (C)
Prize Money: $11,726
Win / Place: 3.57% / 10%

6 yo Bay Horse

Sire: USED TO ME (FR)

Dam: YANKEE STELLA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 1-0-2

Distance

6: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

4: 0-0-0

Track

6: 0-0-0

Season

13: 0-0-1

1st Up

5: 1-0-1

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-0

Mobile

28: 1-0-2

All-Weather

28: 1-0-2

Best Mile

2:03.20

Comments

Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 5th (Sr1) over 2200m at Ballarat, beaten 15 m by Mont Sally (2:46.50) in NR up to 45 on September 5 at $51. Will be better for this run and happy to watch this time.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

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 6	29/3/25	Bacchus Marsh	1940m			-	Shane Robertson	2:27.50	-	4m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. General Lincoln 2. Caledonian Terra 3. Royal Cadence
9th of 9	5/12/24	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Connor Clarke	2:45.60	2:01.2	99.5m	$31	6	0-1 WIN	$6,600	$154	1. Just Abit Dusty 2. Coconut Mickey 3. Arena Rock
6th of 8	29/11/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Ellen Tormey	2:08.30	2:00.1	18.8m	$26	7	NR up to 49	$4,950	$154	1. Kyvalley Paint NZ 2. Christmas Babe NZ 3. Allwatfunjingles
7th of 8	22/11/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Michael Bellman	2:05.90	1:57.8	36.8m	$101	8	0-2 WINS	$6,600	$154	1. You Got Me Good 2. No Telling Heather 3. Prohibited Bid NZ
5th of 9	14/11/24	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Connor Clarke	2:46.60	2:03.0	30.7m	$126	4	0-2 WINS	$6,600	$198	1. Destrier 2. Prohibited Bid NZ 3. You Got Me Good
6th of 9	10/11/24	St Arnaud	1740m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Connor Clarke	2:11.90	2:02.0	24.1m	$31	9	NR up to 49	$4,950	$154	1. Jessicas Story 2. Christmas Babe NZ 3. Kyvalley Paint NZ

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