Melton Race 7

Aldebaran Park Trotters Handicap

Stake: $19,075

IM BOBBY (6) drew wide once again last start but did a great job, scoring by 7 metres at Menangle over 1609m. Meets a comparable field and he is capable of taking this out. HAROLD SMITH (5) consistent performer who turned in a good effort from a wide gate last start to finish 8 metres from the winner in second at this track over 2240m. Will enjoy a more economical run from this favourable draw. This is a nice drop in grade so he is set to continue his impressive recent form. ALDEBARAN ZEUS (7) has to come into calculations on the back of some strong recent form, most recently when third at Menangle over 1609m. Must be included. ALDEBARAN VERA (8) has put the writing on the wall with a couple of seconds recently, the latest at this track over 2240m.

Distance: 2240m
Class: No NR
Track: Good
Weather: OCAST
Surface: All Weather

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Our Marvella NZ (FT) 0520533454
Trainer: Brent Lilley (Bolinda)
Driver: John Caldow
Prize Money: $81,979
Win / Place: 13% / 37%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: LOVE YOU (FR)

Dam: FIRENZE (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

43: 6-5-5

Distance

22: 2-3-1

Trk/Dst

17: 1-1-1

Track

27: 3-2-3

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

Mobile

41: 5-5-5

Standing

2: 1-0-0

All-Weather

43: 6-5-5

Best Mile

1:57.30

Comments

Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track, beaten 24 m by Jilliby Ballerini (2:46.00) in No NR M on August 9 at $71. At the start before 5th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-2.72 beaten 10 m by Nephew Of Sonoko (2:44.70) in NR 72 to 87 on July 26 at $41. Among the better chances.

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 7	9/8/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	John Caldow	2:46.00	1:59.3	9.11L	$71	14	No NR	$24,525	$1,226	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Aldebaran Vera 3. Violet Stanford
5th of 11	26/7/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	John Caldow	2:44.70	1:58.3	4.05L	$41	7	NR 72 to 87	$19,075	$572	1. Nephew Of Sonoko 2. Aldebaran Vera 3. More Wanted
4th of 8	19/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	John Caldow	2:03.90	1:55.9	3.49L	$31	7	NR 70 to 85	$19,075	$954	1. Gotfeelingsyouknow 2. Rapid Return 3. Fouroutoffive
3rd of 6	12/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	T K Larsen	2:06.50	1:58.3	6.13L	$26	14	No NR	$24,525	$2,453	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Aldebaran Vera 3. Our Marvella NZ
3rd of 7	28/6/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	John Caldow	2:47.10	2:00.1	3.53L	$10	7	NR 60 to 71	$10,900	$1,090	1. Dichotomy 2. Mitchell Wrap 3. Our Marvella NZ
5th of 11	21/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	John Caldow	2:04.20	1:56.2	3.57L	$41	14	NR 60 to 69	$10,900	$327	1. Dichotomy 2. Hoppy NZ 3. Maoris Mac

Jazspur (FT) 2606078469
Trainer: M J Bellman (Ararat)
Driver: Michael Bellman
Prize Money: $167,308
Win / Place: 15% / 43%

Recent Trial Winner

8 yo Bay Mare

Sire: PEGASUS SPUR (CAN)

Dam: FLEETWOOD BLUE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

96: 15-13-14

Distance

45: 5-5-7

Trk/Dst

23: 0-2-4

Track

31: 1-2-4

1st Up

7: 0-0-1

2nd Up

7: 0-0-2

3rd Up

7: 1-2-0

Mobile

65: 7-7-11

Standing

31: 8-6-3

All-Weather

96: 15-13-14

Best Mile

1:57.70

Comments

Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track beaten 30 m by Nephew Of Sonoko (2:44.70) in NR 72 to 87 on July 26 at $126. Before that 6th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track beaten 35 m by Gotfeelingsyouknow (2:03.90) in NR 70 to 85 on July 19 at $34. Has the task ahead.

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	3/8/25	Maryborough	2190m			-	Daniel Hull	2:46.20	-	0.11L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Jazspur 2. Wish Upona Dream 3. Tictok
9th of 11	26/7/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Michael Bellman	2:44.70	1:58.3	10.41L	$126	7	NR 72 to 87	$19,075	$382	1. Nephew Of Sonoko 2. Aldebaran Vera 3. More Wanted
6th of 8	19/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Michael Bellman	2:03.90	1:55.9	12.38L	$34	28	NR 70 to 85	$19,075	$382	1. Gotfeelingsyouknow 2. Rapid Return 3. Fouroutoffive
4th of 11	21/6/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Michael Bellman	2:46.60	1:59.7	1.45L	$41	7	NR 70 to 85	$19,075	$954	1. Destrier 2. Rapid Return 3. Ebonys Avenger
8th of 8	14/6/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Michael Bellman	2:44.30	1:58.0	6.32L	$34	14	No NR	$24,525	$491	1. Aldebaran Acrux USA 2. Aldebaran Vera 3. Perfidious Sue
7th of 10	31/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Michael Bellman	2:44.70	1:58.3	2.38L	$81	14	No NR	$24,525	$491	1. Aldebaran Zeus 2. Plymouth Chubb 3. Parisian Artiste

Nephew Of Sonoko (10m) 2326357162
Trainer: Ross Graham (Sutton Grange)
Driver: Kerryn Manning
Prize Money: $373,132
Win / Place: 11% / 31%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: DANNY BOUCHEA (AUS)

Dam: SISTER OF SONOKO (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

182: 21-16-21

Distance

96: 9-10-10

Trk/Dst

68: 6-5-4

Track

107: 9-8-8

Season

2: 0-1-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-1

Mobile

171: 19-16-20

Standing

11: 2-0-1

All-Weather

182: 21-16-21

Best Mile

1:55.30

Comments

Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Maoris Mac at this track over 1720m in a NR 71 to 87 on August 2 at $21. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Keayang Stuka at this track over 1720m in a NR 80 to 105 on August 9 at $9. Winning chance with even luck.

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 8	9/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	James Herbertson	2:04.30	1:56.3	0.86L	$9.00	7	NR 80 to 105	$19,075	$2,861	1. Keayang Stuka 2. Nephew Of Sonoko 3. Mega Spur
6th of 7	2/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Chris Alford	2:04.70	1:56.7	5.87L	$21	7	NR 71 to 87	$19,075	$382	1. Maoris Mac 2. Violet Stanford 3. Jilliby Ballerini
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

Harold Smith NZ (30m) x517241112
Trainer: Emma Stewart (Cardigan)
Driver: Ryan Sanderson (C)
Prize Money: $169,524
Win / Place: 26% / 65%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ANDOVER HALL (USA)

Dam: MISS LOVALOT (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 10-11-4

Distance

3: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

3: 1-1-0

Track

5: 2-1-0

1st Up

7: 0-3-1

2nd Up

6: 4-1-0

3rd Up

6: 1-1-2

Mobile

10: 2-3-1

Standing

28: 8-8-3

All-Weather

36: 10-10-3

Slushy

1: 0-1-0

Grass

2: 0-1-1

Best Mile

2:00.00

Comments

Last start good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 2240m at this track beaten 8 m by Arcee Phoenix (2:45.20) in No NR on June 21 at $4.80. Two runs back came from midfield and posted a big 8 m win as favourite (20m Fr2) at Bendigo (3:20.70) beating Parisian Artiste in LR No NR on April 23 at $1.80 at the bell was leading 0.5m 2WNC. Will 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
2nd of 8	21/6/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Mark Pitt	2:45.20	1:58.7	3.05L	$4.80	59	No NR	$24,525	$3,679	1. Arcee Phoenix 2. Harold Smith NZ 3. Im Bobby
59 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 8	23/4/25	Bendigo	2650m	Standing	All Weather	20m	Mark Pitt	3:20.70	2:01.0	2.97L	$1.80f	25	No NR	$21,800	$12,426	1. Harold Smith NZ 2. Parisian Artiste 3. Brandlo Prince
1st of 11	29/3/25	Melton	2760m	Standing	All Weather	20m	Kerryn Manning	3:28.40	2:00.7	0.97L	$2.70f	22	No NR	$24,525	$13,979	1. Harold Smith NZ 2. Illawong Larajay 3. Sundons Courage
1st of 7	7/3/25	Geelong	2570m	Standing	All Weather	10m	Mark Pitt	3:15.10	2:01.7	2.34L	$3.30	13	No NR	$21,800	$12,426	1. Harold Smith NZ 2. Sundons Courage 3. Ebonys Avenger
4th of 8	22/2/25	Melton	2760m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	Mark Pitt	3:25.20	1:59.7	9.33L	$7.50	14	No NR	$32,700	$1,635	1. Keayang Chucky 2. Harry Stamper NZ 3. Lovemeto NZ
2nd of 11	8/2/25	Cranbourne	2555m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Mark Pitt	3:12.00	2:00.9	4.46L	$8.00	27	No NR	$65,400	$9,810	1. Oscar Bonavena NZ 2. Harold Smith NZ 3. Ebonys Avenger

Im Bobby (30m) 2252531111
Trainer: Eddie Tappe (Congupna)
Driver: James Herbertson
Prize Money: $196,107
Win / Place: 17% / 46%

Picket Fence

6 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: MAJESTIC SON (CAN)

Dam: ALDEBARAN PEGGY (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

92: 16-15-12

Distance

40: 5-7-7

Trk/Dst

20: 4-3-5

Track

32: 8-5-5

Season

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

6: 0-2-2

2nd Up

6: 1-0-0

3rd Up

6: 0-2-0

Mobile

81: 16-14-12

Standing

11: 0-1-0

All-Weather

92: 16-15-12

Best Mile

1:53.92

Comments

In good form last start. Posted a big 7 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr9) at Menangle (1:54.30) beating Macho Man in No NR on August 9 at $1.55 at the bell was leading 3.24. Two runs back won by 4.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr7) at this track (2:02.70) beating Mufasa Metro in No NR on July 19 at $2.70 at the bell was leading 3.5. Winning claims.

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 10	9/8/25	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr9	Amanda Turnbull	1:54.30	1:54.3	2.71L	$1.55f	21	No NR	$22,236	$11,772	1. Im Bobby 2. Macho Man 3. Aldebaran Zeus
1st of 7	19/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Tasmyn Potter	2:02.70	1:54.8	1.75L	$2.70f	7	No NR	$24,525	$13,979	1. Im Bobby 2. Mufasa Metro NZ 3. Imperial Monarch NZ
1st of 8	12/7/25	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Blake Jones	1:56.60	1:56.6	3.16L	$1.55f	14	No NR	$22,236	$11,772	1. Im Bobby 2. Toro Stride NZ 3. Sunny Gee
1st of 7	28/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	James Herbertson	2:01.80	1:53.9	6.02L	$5.50	7	No NR	$24,525	$13,979	1. Im Bobby 2. Imperial Monarch NZ 3. Aldebaran Zeus
3rd of 8	21/6/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	James Herbertson	2:45.20	1:58.7	3.38L	$23	59	No NR	$24,525	$2,453	1. Arcee Phoenix 2. Harold Smith NZ 3. Im Bobby
59 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 8	23/4/25	Bendigo	2650m	Standing	All Weather	20m	Ewa Justice	3:20.70	2:01.0	8.14L	$6.00	18	No NR	$21,800	$654	1. Harold Smith NZ 2. Parisian Artiste 3. Brandlo Prince

Aldebaran Zeus (30m) 5364515343
Trainer: Brent Lilley (Bolinda)
Driver: Chris Alford
Prize Money: $676,393
Win / Place: 26% / 52%

7 yo Bay Horse

Sire: MUSCLE HILL (USA)

Dam: ZOIA BOKO (SWE)

Rating

Stats

Career

88: 23-12-11

Distance

33: 10-5-5

Trk/Dst

22: 7-2-2

Track

41: 10-3-6

Season

1: 0-0-1

1st Up

6: 4-0-0

2nd Up

6: 1-3-1

3rd Up

6: 1-0-1

Mobile

70: 18-10-9

Standing

11: 5-1-2

All-Weather

88: 23-12-11

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:52.60

Comments

Two back was well beaten into fourth after being driven well back, behind Im Bobby at this track over 1720m in a No NR on July 19 at $14. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Im Bobby at Menangle over 1609m in a No NR on August 9 at $6.50. Racing well and will be 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 10	9/8/25	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Blake Fitzpatrick	1:54.30	1:54.3	3.12L	$6.50	21	No NR	$22,236	$2,398	1. Im Bobby 2. Macho Man 3. Aldebaran Zeus
4th of 7	19/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	John Caldow	2:02.70	1:54.8	5.65L	$14	21	No NR	$24,525	$1,226	1. Im Bobby 2. Mufasa Metro NZ 3. Imperial Monarch NZ
3rd of 7	28/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Chris Alford	2:01.80	1:53.9	8.48L	$14	7	No NR	$24,525	$2,453	1. Im Bobby 2. Imperial Monarch NZ 3. Aldebaran Zeus
5th of 8	21/6/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Chris Alford	2:45.20	1:58.7	5.17L	$14	21	No NR	$24,525	$736	1. Arcee Phoenix 2. Harold Smith NZ 3. Im Bobby
1st of 10	31/5/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Chris Alford	2:44.70	1:58.3	0.04L	$5.00	7	No NR	$24,525	$13,979	1. Aldebaran Zeus 2. Plymouth Chubb 3. Parisian Artiste
5th of 8	24/5/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Chris Alford	2:05.10	1:57.0	4.94L	$10	14	No NR	$24,525	$736	1. Watts Up Partytime 2. Harry Stamper NZ 3. Plymouth Chubb

Aldebaran Vera (30m) x369252722
Trainer: M A Lee, P Lee (Terang)
Driver: Glen Craven
Prize Money: $233,347
Win / Place: 21% / 60%

Nearing Another Win

6 yo Brown Mare

Sire: TRIXTON (USA)

Dam: KYVALLEY ALDEBARAN (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

56: 12-16-6

Distance

30: 7-11-4

Trk/Dst

20: 4-7-3

Track

31: 7-9-3

Season

1: 0-1-0

1st Up

7: 1-2-1

2nd Up

7: 2-2-0

3rd Up

7: 1-4-0

Mobile

50: 10-14-6

Standing

6: 2-2-0

All-Weather

56: 12-16-6

Best Mile

1:54.50

Comments

Solid run when a close second behind Nephew Of Sonoko at this track over 2240m in a NR 72 to 87 on July 26 at $3.70. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second after showing early speed, behind Jilliby Ballerini at this track over 2240m in a No NR M on August 9 at $6.50. Right in the calculations.

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
2nd of 7	9/8/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Glen Craven	2:46.00	1:59.3	4.28L	$6.50	14	No NR	$24,525	$3,679	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Aldebaran Vera 3. Violet Stanford
2nd of 11	26/7/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Jason Lee	2:44.70	1:58.3	0.07L	$3.70	7	NR 72 to 87	$19,075	$2,861	1. Nephew Of Sonoko 2. Aldebaran Vera 3. More Wanted
3rd of 3	22/7/25	Terang	2180m			-	Lochie Cook	2:56.40	-	0.82L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Keayang Stuka 3. Aldebaran Vera
7th of 7	19/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Glen Craven	2:02.70	1:54.8	60.86L	$8.00	7	No NR	$24,525	$491	1. Im Bobby 2. Mufasa Metro NZ 3. Imperial Monarch NZ
2nd of 6	12/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Glen Craven	2:06.50	1:58.3	0.93L	$4.80	14	No NR	$24,525	$3,679	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Aldebaran Vera 3. Our Marvella NZ
5th of 7	28/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Glen Craven	2:01.80	1:53.9	9.59L	$14	14	No NR	$24,525	$736	1. Im Bobby 2. Imperial Monarch NZ 3. Aldebaran Zeus

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