Melton Race 7

Prydes Easifeed Trot

Stake: $19,075

JILLIBY BALLERINI (7) stretched her winning streak to five when she broke in the score-up and was out of position at the start but surged home to score by 2.5m last start. Has won a trial since and is yet to miss a place at the circuit or the distance. Can deliver again. KEAYANG STUKA (6) hasn't raced since he placed in last year's Inter Dominion final in Sydney in December. Runner-up in a recent trial and is three from three when fresh. Has a good record here so could maintain that perfect first-up record. VIOLET STANFORD (2) hasn't raced since winning the Breeders Crown 3F Final here in November but has won all three fresh attempts and has been trialling well. Also unbeaten at the distance and draws to make an impact. NEPHEW OF SONOKO (5) found winning form here last week and from a similar draw could go on with it. SEBASTIANS BOY (8) must be respected after winning from this same barrier here last start.

Distance: 1720m
Class: NR 71 to 87
Track: Good
Weather: FINE
Surface: All Weather

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Maoris Mac (Fr1) 9932723533
Trainer: David Aiken (Avenel)
Driver: Josh Aiken
Prize Money: $168,901
Win / Place: 10% / 63%

Nearing Another Win

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: VOLSTEAD (USA)

Dam: MAORI DAUNOU

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 3-8-8

Distance

11: 0-3-6

Trk/Dst

10: 0-3-5

Track

19: 1-4-6

1st Up

5: 0-1-2

2nd Up

5: 2-1-0

3rd Up

4: 0-1-1

Mobile

28: 2-8-8

Standing

2: 1-0-0

All-Weather

30: 3-8-8

Best Mile

2:01.49

Comments

Solid run when beaten by 3 m finishing third behind Sebastians Boy at this track over 1720m in a NR 63 to 79 on July 12 at $14. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after being driven well back, behind Lady Vici at this track over 1720m in a NR 60 to 71 on July 26 at $10. One of the exotic contenders.

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 8	26/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Josh Duggan	2:04.20	1:56.2	3.79L	$10	14	NR 60 to 71	$10,900	$1,090	1. Lady Vici 2. Alrighty 3. Maoris Mac
3rd of 8	12/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Josh Duggan	2:06.50	1:58.4	1.08L	$14	7	NR 63 to 79	$16,350	$1,635	1. Sebastians Boy 2. More Wanted 3. Maoris Mac
5th of 7	5/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Joshua Aiken	2:05.70	1:57.6	4.57L	$3.70	14	NR 60 to 71	$10,900	$327	1. Alrighty 2. Kyvalleyhoneybunny 3. Hoppy NZ
3rd of 11	21/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Joshua Aiken	2:04.20	1:56.2	2.83L	$10	7	NR 60 to 69	$10,900	$1,090	1. Dichotomy 2. Hoppy NZ 3. Maoris Mac
2nd of 8	14/6/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Kerryn Manning	2:46.30	1:59.5	0.56L	$2.25f	14	NR 60 to 69	$10,900	$1,635	1. Bitta Irish Luck 2. Maoris Mac 3. Champagne Charley
7th of 10	31/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Joshua Aiken	2:46.30	1:59.5	4.91L	$4.00f	8	NR up to 90	$19,075	$382	1. Imperial Monarch NZ 2. Nephew Of Sonoko 3. More Wanted

Violet Stanford (Fr2) x11126461x
Trainer: Russell Jack (Lemnos)
Driver: Nathan Jack
Prize Money: $176,286
Win / Place: 69% / 76%

Unbeaten 1st Up

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: VOLSTEAD (USA)

Dam: MINGARA (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

13: 9-1-0

Distance

2: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Track

5: 3-1-0

1st Up

3: 3-0-0

2nd Up

3: 3-0-0

3rd Up

2: 2-0-0

Mobile

13: 9-1-0

All-Weather

13: 9-1-0

Best Mile

1:58.60

Comments

Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by a head as favourite (Sr1) at Maryborough (2:45.00) beating All That Remains in 3yo No NR F on July 31 at $1.33. Draws well and is a big chance while fresh.

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 6	24/7/25	Shepparton	2190m			-	Nathan Jack	2:40.70	-	0.74L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Hes Charlies Angel 2. Violet Stanford 3. Alwaysbealady
1st of 5	10/7/25	Shepparton	2190m			-	Ryan Sanderson	3571:12.00	-	0.37L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Violet Stanford 2. Norms Lady 3. Spirit Of Sahara
1st of 13	16/11/24	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Nathan Jack	2:46.10	1:59.3	1.04L	$1.25f	20	No NR	$76,300	$38,150	1. Violet Stanford 2. Jilliby Ballerini 3. Centurion Dream
6th of 12	27/10/24	Maryborough	2690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Nathan Jack	3:22.30	2:01.1	9.93L	$7.50	7	No NR	$81,750	$1,635	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Valtino 3. Pinnie
4th of 8	20/10/24	Maryborough	2690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Nathan Jack	3:19.30	1:59.3	4.09L	$13	8	No NR	$10,900	$545	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Valtino 3. Mister Blindside
6th of 12	12/10/24	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr5	Nathan Jack	2:45.40	1:58.8	10.89L	$18	28	No NR	$81,750	$1,635	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Jilliby Ballerini 3. Maoris Mac

Gee Cee Calder (Fr3) 32396379x5
Trainer: T Abela (Balliang)
Driver: Kerryn Manning
Prize Money: $98,988
Win / Place: 19% / 51%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: IM STATELY (AUS)

Dam: CALDER IMAGE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

62: 12-7-13

Distance

3: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-0

Track

7: 0-1-0

1st Up

8: 1-1-1

2nd Up

6: 1-1-2

3rd Up

6: 1-1-1

Mobile

37: 8-3-9

Standing

25: 4-4-4

All-Weather

62: 12-7-13

Best Mile

1:57.00

Comments

Second up after running 5th (10m Fr4) over 2150m at Bendigo was leading by 1.46 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Hoppy (2:41.60) in No NR on July 23 at $3.20. Needs to lift.

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
4th of 4	29/7/25	Melton	1720m			-	James Herbertson	2:07.10	-	1.60L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Commodus 2. Timmy Turtle NZ 3. Mecarno
5th of 8	23/7/25	Bendigo	2150m	Standing	All Weather	10m	James Herbertson	2:41.60	2:00.4	6.43L	$3.20	81	No NR	$8,720	$262	1. Hoppy NZ 2. Meadow Valley Star 3. A True Story NZ
81 Day Spell
4th of 4	8/7/25	Melton	2240m			-	Chris Alford	2:48.60	-	2.19L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Lady Vici 2. Rubys Dream 3. Mega Spur
1st of 5	28/6/25	Bacchus Marsh	1940m			-	Chris Alford	2:25.30	-	1.49L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Gee Cee Calder 2. Black Tuxedo 3. Lady Vici
9th of 10	3/5/25	Menangle	2300m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Joshua Gallagher	2:50.30	1:59.1	7.51L	$15	7	No NR	$22,236	$436	1. London To A Brick 2. Constantinople 3. Harry Stamper NZ
7th of 10	26/4/25	Menangle	2300m	Standing	All Weather	Fr4	Joshua Gallagher	2:52.20	2:00.0	3.49L	$5.00	14	No NR	$22,236	$436	1. Hanover Da Moon NZ 2. Shes Ruby Roo 3. Aldebaran Jensen

Nephew Of Sonoko (Fr4) 0623263571
Trainer: Ross Graham (Sutton Grange)
Driver: Chris Alford
Prize Money: $369,889
Win / Place: 11% / 31%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: DANNY BOUCHEA (AUS)

Dam: SISTER OF SONOKO (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

180: 21-15-21

Distance

38: 4-2-4

Trk/Dst

35: 3-2-4

Track

105: 9-7-8

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-1

Mobile

169: 19-15-20

Standing

11: 2-0-1

All-Weather

180: 21-15-21

Best Mile

1:55.30

Comments

Last start won by a neck (Fr6) at this track (2:44.70) beating Aldebaran Vera in NR 72 to 87 on July 26 at $11 at the bell was 5th-7.07. First four hope.

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	26/7/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	James Herbertson	2:44.70	1:58.3	0.11L	$11	7	NR 72 to 87	$19,075	$10,873	1. Nephew Of Sonoko 2. Aldebaran Vera 3. More Wanted
7th of 8	19/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Ellen Tormey	2:03.90	1:55.9	16.36L	$19	14	NR 70 to 85	$19,075	$382	1. Gotfeelingsyouknow 2. Rapid Return 3. Fouroutoffive
5th of 11	5/7/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Chris Alford	2:44.90	1:58.5	5.61L	$17	7	NR 72 to 87	$19,075	$572	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Gotfeelingsyouknow 3. Remus Phoenix
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	$19,075	$1,908	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	$19,075	$382	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	$19,075	$2,385	1. Remus Phoenix 2. More Wanted, Nephew Of Sonoko 3.

Keayang Stuka (Fr5) 352980243x
Trainer: M A Lee, P Lee (Ecklin South)
Driver: Lochie Cook (C,5)
Prize Money: $97,685
Win / Place: 29% / 66%

Unbeaten 1st Up

5 yo Bay Horse

Sire: WISHING STONE (USA)

Dam: STAR OF OLESYA (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

24: 7-4-5

Distance

1: 0-1-0

Track

9: 4-2-1

1st Up

3: 3-0-0

2nd Up

3: 2-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

Mobile

20: 6-4-4

Standing

4: 1-0-1

All-Weather

24: 7-4-5

Best Mile

1:58.94

Comments

Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 1.5 m as favourite (Fr3) at this track (2:51.10) beating Illawong Larajay in NR 70 to 85 on August 31 at $3.20. Placed in an Inter Dominion Final when last seen and races well here so expect a strong return.

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 3	22/7/25	Terang	2180m			-	Jason Lee	2:56.40	-	0.07L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Keayang Stuka 3. Aldebaran Vera
5th of 5	3/6/25	Terang	2180m			-	Antti Ruokonen	2:46.00	-	0.11L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Letsstartinheaven 2. Brooklyn Dan 3. Jilliby Randal
3rd of 12	14/12/24	Menangle	2300m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Lochie Cook	2:44.80	1:55.3	5.35L	$61	7	No NR	$163,500	$19,620	1. The Locomotive 2. Keayang Chucky 3. Keayang Stuka
4th of 9	7/12/24	Menangle	2300m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Will Rixon	2:45.10	1:55.5	9.11L	$41	3	No NR	$21,800	$1,308	1. The Locomotive 2. Keayang Chucky 3. Mufasa Metro NZ
2nd of 9	4/12/24	Bathurst	1730m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Jack Callaghan	2:06.20	1:57.4	2.64L	$51	5	No NR	$21,800	$3,924	1. Queen Elida NZ 2. Keayang Stuka 3. Plymouth Chubb
10th of 10	29/11/24	Newcastle	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jack Callaghan	2:32.30	2:00.7	65.43L	$21	6	No NR	$21,800	$436	1. The Locomotive 2. Plymouth Chubb 3. Keayang Chucky

Jilliby Ballerini (Fr6) 2582x11111
Trainer: M A Lee, P Lee (Ecklin South)
Driver: Glen Craven
Prize Money: $105,801
Win / Place: 37% / 87%

Recent Trial Winner

Track Specialist

Picket Fence

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: MAJESTIC SON (CAN)

Dam: SHESASUNDON (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 6-6-2

Distance

5: 3-1-1

Trk/Dst

4: 2-1-1

Track

10: 4-4-2

1st Up

2: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-1-0

3rd Up

2: 1-1-0

Mobile

16: 6-6-2

All-Weather

16: 6-6-2

Best Mile

1:58.00

Comments

Looked good last start. Won by 2.5 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (2:06.50) beating Aldebaran Vera in No NR M on July 12 at $1.25 at the bell was 2nd-0.54. Two runs back won by 3.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (2:44.90) beating Gotfeelingsyouknow in NR 72 to 87 on July 5 at $1.90. Racing in great heart and could add to the winning streak.

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 3	22/7/25	Terang	2180m			-	Glen Craven	2:56.40	-	0.07L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Keayang Stuka 3. Aldebaran Vera
1st of 6	12/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Jason Lee	2:06.50	1:58.3	0.93L	$1.25f	7	No NR	$24,525	$13,979	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Aldebaran Vera 3. Our Marvella NZ
1st of 11	5/7/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Glen Craven	2:44.90	1:58.5	1.34L	$1.90f	28	NR 72 to 87	$19,075	$10,873	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Gotfeelingsyouknow 3. Remus Phoenix
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	$19,075	$10,873	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	$16,350	$9,320	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. El Resamo 3. Mega Spur

Sebastians Boy (Sr1) 27x5457961
Trainer: Brent Thomson (Kyabram)
Driver: Brent Thomson
Prize Money: $87,418
Win / Place: 22% / 41%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SEBASTIAN K (SWE)

Dam: PRETTYGIRL LASSIE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

36: 8-5-2

Distance

9: 2-1-0

Trk/Dst

9: 2-1-0

Track

21: 2-4-0

1st Up

8: 3-2-0

2nd Up

8: 2-1-0

3rd Up

7: 0-1-1

Mobile

35: 8-5-2

Standing

1: 0-0-0

All-Weather

36: 8-5-2

Best Mile

1:56.00

Comments

Last start won by a head (Sr1) at this track (2:06.50) beating More Wanted in NR 63 to 79 on July 12 at $9 at the bell was 5th-8.02. One for the exotics.

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 8	12/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Brent Thomson	2:06.50	1:58.4	0.07L	$9.00	14	NR 63 to 79	$16,350	$9,320	1. Sebastians Boy 2. More Wanted 3. Maoris Mac
6th of 8	28/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Brent Thomson	2:05.00	1:56.9	5.72L	$15	7	NR 72 to 87	$19,075	$382	1. Gotfeelingsyouknow 2. Remus Phoenix 3. Nephew Of Sonoko
9th of 11	21/6/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Jodi Quinlan	2:46.60	1:59.7	3.57L	$10	14	NR 70 to 85	$19,075	$382	1. Destrier 2. Rapid Return 3. Ebonys Avenger
7th of 11	7/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Jodi Quinlan	2:06.10	1:58.0	9.07L	$10	14	NR 72 to 87	$19,075	$382	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Little Yankee 3. Nephew Of Sonoko
5th of 9	24/5/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Ellen Tormey	2:05.30	1:57.3	2.42L	$2.90f	7	NR 70 to 85	$19,075	$572	1. Little Yankee 2. Our Marvella NZ 3. Pinnie
4th of 7	17/5/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Ellen Tormey	2:05.40	1:57.4	3.42L	$3.60	14	NR 80 to 105	$19,075	$954	1. Watts Up Partytime 2. Illawong Larajay 3. Sundons Courage

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