Melton Race 6

Aldebaran Park Trot

Stake: $18,900

Distance: 2240m
Class: M-CLASS, NR
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

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Jilliby Ballerini (Fr1) 232582x111
Trainer: M A Lee, P Lee (Ecklin South)
Driver: Glen Craven
Prize Money: $80,206
Win / Place: 28% / 85%

Picket Fence

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: MAJESTIC SON (CAN)

Dam: SHESASUNDON (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 4-6-2

Distance

5: 1-3-1

Trk/Dst

5: 1-3-1

Track

8: 2-4-2

Season

13: 3-6-2

1st Up

2: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-1-0

3rd Up

2: 1-1-0

Mobile

14: 4-6-2

All-Weather

14: 4-6-2

Best Mile

1:58.00

Comments

In good form last start. Posted a big 13 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (2:06.10) beating Little Yankee in NR 72 to 87 on June 7 at $1.45. Two runs back won by a head as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (2:45.40) beating El Resamo in NR 63 to 79 on May 17 at $1.60 at the bell was 4th-4.2.

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
1st of 11	7/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jason Lee	2:06.10	1:58.0	5.13L	$1.45f	21	NR 72 to 87	$18,900	$10,773	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Little Yankee 3. Nephew Of Sonoko
5th of 5	27/5/25	Terang	2180m			-	Antti Ruokonen	2:42.00	-	2.23L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Looks Perfect 2. House Party 3. Imperial Monarch NZ
1st of 8	17/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jason Lee	2:45.40	1:58.8	0.07L	$1.60f	15	NR 63 to 79	$16,200	$9,234	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. El Resamo 3. Mega Spur
1st of 6	2/5/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jason Lee	1:59.20	1:59.2	4.24L	$2.80	167	NR 60 to 69	$10,800	$6,156	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Gatesys Gem 3. Mitchell Wrap
167 Day Spell
4th of 5	22/4/25	Terang	2180m			-	Glen Craven	2:40.90	-	5.58L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Gunforhire 3. Dougs Tribe
2nd of 13	16/11/24	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Glen Craven	2:46.10	1:59.3	1.04L	$8.50	20	No NR	$75,600	$12,096	1. Violet Stanford 2. Jilliby Ballerini 3. Centurion Dream

Bitta Irish Luck (Fr2) 0242432x14
Trainer: M F Blackmore (Kyabram)
Driver: Ellen Tormey
Prize Money: $71,323
Win / Place: 17% / 40%

Recent Trial Winner

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: FATHER PATRICK (USA)

Dam: SENITA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

40: 7-5-4

Distance

18: 3-2-2

Trk/Dst

8: 1-2-2

Track

12: 1-3-3

Season

10: 1-3-2

1st Up

9: 3-1-1

2nd Up

7: 1-1-0

3rd Up

6: 1-1-0

Mobile

35: 6-5-4

Standing

5: 1-0-0

All-Weather

40: 7-5-4

Best Mile

1:59.50

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track was leading by 10.11 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Dichotomy (2:04.20) in NR 60 to 69 on June 21 at $3.60. Two runs back won by 1.5 m (Sr1) at this track (2:46.30) beating Maoris Mac in NR 60 to 69 on June 14 at $10.

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
1st of 4	29/6/25	Echuca	2160m			-	M F Blackmore	2:49.40	-	1.12L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Bitta Irish Luck 2. Madge Egan 3. Malhana Muscles
4th of 11	21/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	James Herbertson	2:04.20	1:56.2	3.20L	$3.60	7	NR 60 to 69	$10,800	$540	1. Dichotomy 2. Hoppy NZ 3. Maoris Mac
1st of 8	14/6/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Chris Alford	2:46.30	1:59.5	0.56L	$10	63	NR 60 to 69	$10,800	$6,156	1. Bitta Irish Luck 2. Maoris Mac 3. Champagne Charley
63 Day Spell
3rd of 6	5/6/25	Shepparton	2190m			-	M F Blackmore	2:49.30	-	3.72L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Wicked Wizard 2. Sandys Ideal NZ 3. Bitta Irish Luck
2nd of 9	12/4/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	James Herbertson	2:42.40	1:56.7	6.54L	$21	14	NR 60 to 69	$10,800	$1,620	1. Susan Is Her Name 2. Bitta Irish Luck 3. Call Me Jack
3rd of 11	29/3/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Chris Alford	2:44.10	1:57.9	4.98L	$126	7	NR 60 to 69	$10,800	$1,080	1. Susan Is Her Name 2. Dichotomy 3. Bitta Irish Luck

Perfidious Sue (Fr3) 1118x48835
Trainer: David Murphy (Dunnstown)
Driver: David Murphy
Prize Money: $81,923
Win / Place: 20% / 33%

6 yo Bay/Brown Mare

Sire: CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (USA)

Dam: VALIANT SUE (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

45: 9-5-1

Distance

17: 3-3-1

Trk/Dst

12: 2-2-1

Track

19: 3-2-1

Season

17: 4-0-1

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-2-0

3rd Up

4: 1-0-0

Mobile

45: 9-5-1

All-Weather

45: 9-5-1

Best Mile

1:56.66

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr6) over 2240m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track was 3rd-3.09 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Destrier (2:46.60) in NR 70 to 85 on June 21 at $3.50. At her previous start solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 3 m by Aldebaran Acrux (2:44.30) in No NR M on June 14 at $23.

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 11	21/6/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	David Murphy	2:46.60	1:59.7	2.79L	$3.50f	7	NR 70 to 85	$18,900	$567	1. Destrier 2. Rapid Return 3. Ebonys Avenger
3rd of 8	14/6/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	David Murphy	2:44.30	1:58.0	1.19L	$23	35	No NR	$24,300	$2,430	1. Aldebaran Acrux USA 2. Aldebaran Vera 3. Perfidious Sue
35 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 4	8/6/25	Maryborough	2190m			-	David Murphy	2:48.80	-	1.12L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Janiebquick 2. Perfidious Sue 3. Tellmeboutit
1st of 3	1/6/25	Maryborough	2190m			-	David Murphy	2:52.40	-	0.74L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Perfidious Sue 2. Met With A Shrug 3. Ikara
8th of 12	10/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	David Murphy	2:45.80	1:59.1	3.53L	$5.50	7	NR 70 to 85	$18,900	$378	1. Illawong Larajay 2. More Wanted 3. Aldebaran Miley
8th of 9	3/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	David Murphy	2:45.30	1:58.8	39.70L	$5.00	21	NR 70 to 85	$18,900	$378	1. Pinnie 2. Avant Guard 3. Illawong Larajay

Fouroutoffive (Fr4) 44528x3850
Trainer: Nicholas O'Connor (Scotts Creek)
Driver: Nicholas O'Connor (C)
Prize Money: $47,169
Win / Place: 18% / 51%

5 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: MUSCLE MASS (USA)

Dam: ALDEBARAN KIRI (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 5-4-5

Distance

15: 2-2-3

Trk/Dst

11: 1-0-2

Track

14: 1-0-2

Season

13: 2-2-1

1st Up

4: 0-1-1

2nd Up

4: 1-1-1

3rd Up

4: 2-0-0

Mobile

27: 5-4-5

All-Weather

27: 5-4-5

Best Mile

1:59.00

Comments

Didn't do much last start, 10th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track was 2nd-0.67 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Destrier (2:46.60) in NR 70 to 85 on June 21 at $41. Before that 5th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track beaten 7 m by Remus Phoenix (2:46.40) in NR 70 to 85 on June 14 at $16.

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 11	21/6/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	N A O'Connor	2:46.60	1:59.7	3.90L	$41	7	NR 70 to 85	$18,900	$378	1. Destrier 2. Rapid Return 3. Ebonys Avenger
5th of 9	14/6/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	N A O'Connor	2:46.40	1:59.5	2.71L	$16	7	NR 70 to 85	$18,900	$567	1. Remus Phoenix 2. More Wanted, Nephew Of Sonoko 3.
8th of 11	7/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	N A O'Connor	2:06.10	1:58.0	9.93L	$51	7	NR 72 to 87	$18,900	$378	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Little Yankee 3. Nephew Of Sonoko
3rd of 10	31/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	N A O'Connor	2:46.80	1:59.9	4.91L	$18	203	NR 60 to 69	$10,800	$1,080	1. Mega Spur 2. Dichotomy 3. Fouroutoffive
203 Day Spell
4th of 5	6/5/25	Melton	2240m			-	N A O'Connor	2:49.50	-	7.70L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Remus Phoenix 2. Mega Spur 3. Hatchback
2nd of 3	22/4/25	Terang	2180m			-	Nicholas O'Connor	2:54.70	-	3.72L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Imperial Monarch NZ 2. Fouroutoffive 3. Keayang Stuka

Destrier (Fr5) 8344x63431
Trainer: Lisa Miles (Darraweit Guim)
Driver: Lisa Miles
Prize Money: $45,673
Win / Place: 20% / 54%

6 yo Bay Horse

Sire: BACARDI LINDY (USA)

Dam: MEREDITH CASTLE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

24: 5-3-5

Distance

8: 2-1-2

Trk/Dst

7: 2-0-2

Track

12: 3-1-2

Season

19: 5-2-4

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-1-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Mobile

23: 5-3-4

Standing

1: 0-0-1

All-Weather

24: 5-3-5

Best Mile

1:56.79

Comments

Hard to fault of late. Last start won by 1.5 m when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (2:46.60) beating Rapid Return in NR 70 to 85 on June 21 at $8 at the bell was 4th-3.76.

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
1st of 11	21/6/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Lisa Miles	2:46.60	1:59.7	0.56L	$8.00	12	NR 70 to 85	$18,900	$10,773	1. Destrier 2. Rapid Return 3. Ebonys Avenger
3rd of 7	9/6/25	Warragul	2627m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	Lisa Miles	3:23.30	2:03.6	0.93L	$5.00	37	No NR	$21,600	$2,160	1. Pinnie 2. Johns Boy NZ 3. Destrier
37 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 8	3/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Lisa Miles	2:44.70	1:58.3	7.96L	$34	14	NR 70 to 85	$18,900	$945	1. Susan Is Her Name 2. Aldebaran Miley 3. Aardies Peak NZ
3rd of 11	19/4/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Lisa Miles	2:45.00	1:58.5	0.82L	$26	14	NR 70 to 85	$18,900	$1,890	1. Aldebaran Acrux USA 2. Avant Guard 3. Destrier
6th of 11	5/4/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Lisa Miles	2:05.00	1:57.0	8.14L	$14	91	NR 60 to 69	$10,800	$216	1. Keayang Lavita 2. Call Me Jack 3. Picket Wire
91 Day Spell
4th of 8	27/3/25	Shepparton	2190m			-	Lisa Miles	2:46.60	-	1.86L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Cornishtown Kid 2. Shaken Sands 3. Skygazer

Gotfeelingsyouknow (Fr6) 3x10x366x1
Trainer: Chris Svanosio (Romsey)
Driver: Ross Payne
Prize Money: $64,103
Win / Place: 54% / 72%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MAJESTIC SON (CAN)

Dam: ZEEYENA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

11: 6-0-2

Distance

5: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

4: 1-0-0

Track

5: 2-0-0

Season

4: 1-0-1

1st Up

4: 3-0-1

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

Mobile

11: 6-0-2

All-Weather

11: 6-0-2

Best Mile

1:56.93

Comments

Last preparation only had 3 starts before going for a break. Returned to racing with a handy win a big 6 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (2:05.00) beating Remus Phoenix in NR 72 to 87 on June 28 at $2.90 at the bell was leading 2.62.

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
1st of 8	28/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Ross Payne	2:05.00	1:56.9	2.30L	$2.90f	280	NR 72 to 87	$18,900	$10,773	1. Gotfeelingsyouknow 2. Remus Phoenix 3. Nephew Of Sonoko
280 Day Spell
1st of 4	23/6/25	Bendigo	2150m			-	Ross Payne	2:41.50	-	5.20L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Gotfeelingsyouknow 2. Illawong Stardust 3. Sunsup
3rd of 5	17/6/25	Melton	1720m			-	Chris Svanosio	2:03.70	-	6.13L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Showmethetanlines NZ 2. Goodtime Captain 3. Gotfeelingsyouknow
6th of 11	21/9/24	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Chris Svanosio	2:46.80	1:59.8	2.34L	$6.00	7	NR 70 to 85	$18,900	$378	1. Imperial Monarch NZ 2. Zarem 3. Keayang Stuka
6th of 12	14/9/24	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Chris Svanosio	2:45.10	1:58.6	7.10L	$23	8	No NR	$108,000	$2,160	1. The Locomotive 2. Prince Of Rock 3. Avant Guard
3rd of 8	6/9/24	Geelong	2100m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Chris Svanosio	2:33.90	1:57.9	3.20L	$10	356	No NR	$10,800	$1,080	1. The Locomotive 2. Prince Of Rock 3. Gotfeelingsyouknow
356 Day Spell

Remus Phoenix (Fr7) 30201x8512
Trainer: Chris Svanosio (Romsey)
Driver: Taylor Youl (C)
Prize Money: $58,048
Win / Place: 30% / 60%

4 yo Bay/Brown Horse

Sire: VOLSTEAD (USA)

Dam: ONE YANKEE HALL (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 6-3-3

Distance

8: 4-1-0

Trk/Dst

6: 2-1-0

Track

12: 3-2-1

Season

16: 4-2-2

1st Up

3: 1-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 2-0-1

Mobile

20: 6-3-3

All-Weather

20: 6-3-3

Best Mile

1:58.50

Comments

Last start good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 1720m at this track was 5th-7.16 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Gotfeelingsyouknow (2:05.00) in NR 72 to 87 on June 28 at $3.70. Two runs back won by 4 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) held up early, at this track (2:46.40) beating More Wanted in NR 70 to 85 on June 14 at $4.

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
2nd of 8	28/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Taylor Youl	2:05.00	1:56.9	2.30L	$3.70	14	NR 72 to 87	$18,900	$2,835	1. Gotfeelingsyouknow 2. Remus Phoenix 3. Nephew Of Sonoko
1st of 9	14/6/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Chris Svanosio	2:46.40	1:59.5	1.56L	$4.00f	7	NR 70 to 85	$18,900	$10,773	1. Remus Phoenix 2. More Wanted, Nephew Of Sonoko 3.
5th of 11	7/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Chris Svanosio	2:06.10	1:58.0	6.95L	$14	21	NR 72 to 87	$18,900	$567	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Little Yankee 3. Nephew Of Sonoko
8th of 8	17/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Taylor Youl	2:45.40	1:58.8	10.74L	$5.50	171	NR 63 to 79	$16,200	$324	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. El Resamo 3. Mega Spur
171 Day Spell
1st of 5	6/5/25	Melton	2240m			-	Taylor Youl	2:49.50	-	1.08L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Remus Phoenix 2. Mega Spur 3. Hatchback
1st of 3	29/4/25	Melton	1720m			-	Taylor Youl	2:09.40	-	1.49L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Remus Phoenix 2. Hatchback 3. Watts Up Raptor

Hatchback (Sr1) 52006x7697
Trainer: John Justice (Toolern Vale)
Driver: Ewa Justice (C)
Prize Money: $233,248
Win / Place: 11% / 45%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ANGUS HALL (USA)

Dam: JAURIOL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

114: 13-22-17

Distance

59: 7-13-8

Trk/Dst

45: 7-10-4

Track

59: 9-12-7

Season

10: 0-1-0

1st Up

10: 1-1-1

2nd Up

10: 0-3-1

3rd Up

10: 0-2-3

Mobile

80: 8-19-12

Standing

34: 5-3-5

All-Weather

114: 13-22-17

Best Mile

1:55.30

Comments

Well beaten last start by Gotfeelingsyouknow, a rival who he faces again; when 17 metres seventh at this track over 1720m in a NR 72 to 87 race on June 28.

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 8	28/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Ewa Justice	2:05.00	1:56.9	6.39L	$31	14	NR 72 to 87	$18,900	$378	1. Gotfeelingsyouknow 2. Remus Phoenix 3. Nephew Of Sonoko
9th of 9	14/6/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	John Justice	2:46.40	1:59.5	8.66L	$81	8	NR 70 to 85	$18,900	$378	1. Remus Phoenix 2. More Wanted, Nephew Of Sonoko 3.
6th of 9	6/6/25	Melton	2240m	Standing	All Weather	30m	John Justice	2:51.70	2:03.4	6.36L	$14	20	NR 55 or better	$8,640	$173	1. Old Villa Boy 2. Champagne Charley 3. You No Ill Be Late
7th of 7	17/5/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	John Justice	2:05.40	1:57.4	9.07L	$21	232	NR 80 to 105	$18,900	$378	1. Watts Up Partytime 2. Illawong Larajay 3. Sundons Courage
232 Day Spell
3rd of 5	6/5/25	Melton	2240m			-	Ewa Justice	2:49.50	-	3.38L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Remus Phoenix 2. Mega Spur 3. Hatchback
2nd of 3	29/4/25	Melton	1720m			-	Ewa Justice	2:09.40	-	1.49L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Remus Phoenix 2. Hatchback 3. Watts Up Raptor

El Resamo (Sr2) 5120672449
Trainer: David Barbetti (Burrumbeet)
Driver: David Barbetti
Prize Money: $146,821
Win / Place: 11% / 30%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: RED SAMURAI (AUS)

Dam: EL GELATO (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

107: 12-14-7

Distance

52: 7-9-3

Trk/Dst

34: 2-8-2

Track

56: 3-10-5

Season

36: 3-6-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

Mobile

92: 11-13-7

Standing

15: 1-1-0

All-Weather

107: 12-14-7

Best Mile

1:57.00

Comments

Didn't do much last start, 9th (Fr7) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track beaten 30 m by Jilliby Ballerini (2:06.10) in NR 72 to 87 on June 7 at $71. Before that 4th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track, beaten 6 m by Imperial Monarch (2:46.30) in NR up to 90 on May 31 at $19.

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
9th of 11	7/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	David Barbetti	2:06.10	1:58.0	10.78L	$71	7	NR 72 to 87	$18,900	$378	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Little Yankee 3. Nephew Of Sonoko
4th of 10	31/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	David Barbetti	2:46.30	1:59.5	2.49L	$19	7	NR up to 90	$18,900	$945	1. Imperial Monarch NZ 2. Nephew Of Sonoko 3. More Wanted
4th of 9	24/5/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	David Barbetti	2:05.30	1:57.3	2.38L	$6.50	7	NR 70 to 85	$18,900	$945	1. Little Yankee 2. Our Marvella NZ 3. Pinnie
2nd of 8	17/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Michael Stanley	2:45.40	1:58.8	0.07L	$8.00	7	NR 63 to 79	$16,200	$2,430	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. El Resamo 3. Mega Spur
7th of 12	10/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	David Barbetti	2:45.80	1:59.1	4.20L	$41	7	NR 70 to 85	$18,900	$378	1. Illawong Larajay 2. More Wanted 3. Aldebaran Miley
6th of 9	3/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	David Barbetti	2:45.30	1:58.8	5.39L	$16	14	NR 70 to 85	$18,900	$378	1. Pinnie 2. Avant Guard 3. Illawong Larajay

Nephew Of Sonoko (Sr3) 8450623263
Trainer: Ross Graham (Sutton Grange)
Driver: Chris Alford
Prize Money: $354,778
Win / Place: 11% / 31%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: DANNY BOUCHEA (AUS)

Dam: SISTER OF SONOKO (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

177: 20-15-21

Distance

94: 8-10-10

Trk/Dst

66: 5-5-4

Track

102: 8-7-8

Season

32: 1-2-2

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-1

Mobile

166: 18-15-20

Standing

11: 2-0-1

All-Weather

177: 20-15-21

Best Mile

1:55.30

Comments

Improved last start with a game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr7) over 1720m at this track was 2nd-2.62 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Gotfeelingsyouknow (2:05.00) in NR 72 to 87 on June 28 at $12.

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 8	28/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Chris Alford	2:05.00	1:56.9	3.61L	$12	7	NR 72 to 87	$18,900	$1,890	1. Gotfeelingsyouknow 2. Remus Phoenix 3. Nephew Of Sonoko
6th of 11	21/6/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Chris Alford	2:46.60	1:59.7	2.94L	$6.00	7	NR 70 to 85	$18,900	$378	1. Destrier 2. Rapid Return 3. Ebonys Avenger
2nd of 9	14/6/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Chris Alford	2:46.40	1:59.5	1.56L	$5.00	7	NR 70 to 85	$18,900	$2,363	1. Remus Phoenix 2. More Wanted, Nephew Of Sonoko 3.
3rd of 11	7/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Chris Alford	2:06.10	1:58.0	5.46L	$31	7	NR 72 to 87	$18,900	$1,890	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Little Yankee 3. Nephew Of Sonoko
2nd of 10	31/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Chris Alford	2:46.30	1:59.5	2.04L	$81	14	NR up to 90	$18,900	$2,835	1. Imperial Monarch NZ 2. Nephew Of Sonoko 3. More Wanted
6th of 7	17/5/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Kerryn Manning	2:05.40	1:57.4	7.51L	$21	7	NR 80 to 105	$18,900	$378	1. Watts Up Partytime 2. Illawong Larajay 3. Sundons Courage

Travel Bug (Sr4) 06x859108x
Trainer: S M McNaulty, J M McNaulty (Kooreh)
Driver: Michael Bellman
Prize Money: $201,743
Win / Place: 16% / 38%

Recent Trial Winner

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: DREAM VACATION (USA)

Dam: TRICIA POWELL (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

107: 18-10-13

Distance

45: 9-5-2

Trk/Dst

25: 0-5-2

Track

31: 1-5-4

Season

6: 1-0-0

1st Up

9: 2-1-1

2nd Up

9: 1-1-0

3rd Up

8: 2-1-0

Mobile

58: 5-5-5

Standing

49: 13-5-8

All-Weather

107: 18-10-13

Best Mile

1:59.59

Comments

Resuming after a spell of eight months. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into eighth behind Kyvalley Heist at St Arnaud over 2520m in a No NR on November 10 at $6.

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
1st of 3	29/6/25	Maryborough	2190m			-	James Herbertson	2:45.50	-	1.49L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Travel Bug 2. Lougle 3. Rocknmetro
1st of 2	22/6/25	Maryborough	2190m			-	James Herbertson	2:55.50	-	11.15L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Travel Bug 2. Majestic Party Boy 3.
8th of 11	10/11/24	St Arnaud	2520m	Standing	All Weather	30m	James Herbertson	3:19.90	2:07.7	10.33L	$6.00	15	No NR	$16,200	$324	1. Kyvalley Heist NZ 2. Berriesandcherries 3. Love Ya Brother
10th of 12	26/10/24	Globe Derby	2645m	Standing	All Weather	40m	Samantha Pascoe	3:23.50	2:02.4	18.25L	$18	29	No NR	$43,200	$545	1. Jazspur 2. Wish Upona Dream 3. Cyclone S Adams NZ
1st of 10	27/9/24	Gawler	2550m	Standing	All Weather	40m	Samantha Pascoe	3:13.70	2:00.3	0.04L	$7.00	14	NR 58	$9,720	$5,841	1. Travel Bug 2. Skybreeze 3. Wishing Star NZ
9th of 12	13/9/24	Geelong	2100m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Jordan Leedham	2:37.70	2:00.8	5.91L	$101	13	NR 70 to 85	$18,900	$378	1. Keayang Stuka 2. More Wanted 3. Jazspur