Melton Race 3

Lifestyle Communities Woodlea Free For All

Stake: $24,525

WAR DAN BUDDY (9) made it two in a row last start when he got the cash by 1.3 metres over 1720m at this track. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is capable of another big performance. DANGEROUS (8) comes here fresh from a second in a Listed feature won by Catalpa Rescue five-and-a-half months ago over 2570m at Charlton. Proven performer in better races; must be respected. HES FROM HEAVEN (5) must be considered after he finished third over 1720m at this track two weeks ago. WESTERN SONADOR (7) rates well as an each-way chance following a last start third at Charlton over 1609m in a NR 65 or better on August 11.

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

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Earl Of Pembroke NZ (Fr1) 8x58778068
Trainer: Julie Douglas (Strathfieldsaye)
Driver: Ellen Tormey
Prize Money: $89,342
Win / Place: 18% / 47%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: WASHINGTON VC (USA)

Dam: MISS PEMBROKE (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 7-7-4

Distance

15: 2-3-1

Trk/Dst

10: 0-2-0

Track

20: 1-3-1

Season

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

5: 0-1-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-1

3rd Up

4: 1-0-1

Mobile

38: 7-7-4

All-Weather

38: 7-7-4

Best Mile

1:52.80

Comments

Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.62 beaten 10 m by Catch A Wave (1:59.70) in No NR on August 23 at $126. Before that 6th (Sr5) over 1720m at this track, beaten 12 m by Storms Collide (2:01.00) in 1W/15 0K stake on August 16 at $34. Hard to have.

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 8	23/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Ellen Tormey	1:59.70	1:52.0	4.01L	$126	7	No NR	$24,525	$491	1. Catch A Wave 2. Fighter Command 3. Keayang Tokyo
6th of 12	16/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr5	Ellen Tormey	2:01.00	1:53.2	4.80L	$34	7	1W/15 0K stake	$16,350	$327	1. Storms Collide 2. Captain Perfect 3. Vee Em Gee MacRay
11th of 11	9/8/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Kerryn Manning	2:40.50	1:55.3	8.18L	$101	14	NR 80 to 89	$19,075	$382	1. Some American 2. Operative Line 3. Louie Lou I NZ
8th of 9	26/7/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Ryan Sanderson	2:39.70	1:54.7	9.14L	$101	9	No NR	$24,525	$491	1. Yambukian 2. Young Bluey 3. Bettor Isolate
7th of 9	17/7/25	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	John Caldow	2:00.50	1:54.7	6.21L	$21	12	NR 65 or better	$8,720	$174	1. Letsrockletsroll 2. Helluva NZ 3. Pas Guarantee
7th of 12	5/7/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Ryan Backhouse	2:40.20	1:55.1	7.36L	$41	8	NR 75 to 89	$19,075	$382	1. Rakajed NZ 2. Louie Lou I NZ 3. Justalittlesip NZ

Kosimo (Fr2) 8990157757
Trainer: Julie Douglas (Strathfieldsaye)
Driver: Jack Laugher
Prize Money: $315,870
Win / Place: 8.50% / 43%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MAJOR BRONSKI (AUS)

Dam: NOW SHEZATERROR (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

153: 13-27-27

Distance

62: 6-13-12

Trk/Dst

41: 2-4-9

Track

71: 4-7-16

Season

4: 0-0-0

1st Up

8: 4-1-1

2nd Up

8: 0-1-3

3rd Up

8: 0-4-1

Mobile

153: 13-27-27

All-Weather

153: 13-27-27

Best Mile

1:51.20

Comments

Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track was 7th-12.93 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Catch A Wave (1:59.70) in No NR on August 23 at $101. Before that was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track beaten 11 m by Justalittlesip (2:39.40) in NR 80 to 89 on August 16 at $8. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.

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	23/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jack Laugher	1:59.70	1:52.0	3.68L	$101	7	No NR	$24,525	$491	1. Catch A Wave 2. Fighter Command 3. Keayang Tokyo
5th of 7	16/8/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Ellen Tormey	2:39.40	1:54.5	4.13L	$8.00	7	NR 80 to 89	$19,075	$572	1. Justalittlesip NZ 2. Arggghhh 3. Le Belle Bijoux
7th of 8	9/8/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Ellen Tormey	2:39.20	1:54.4	2.34L	$151	7	No NR	$24,525	$491	1. Keayang Tokyo 2. Better Eclipse 3. Bettor Isolate
7th of 7	2/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Ellen Tormey	1:58.80	1:51.2	3.68L	$101	7	No NR	$24,525	$491	1. Sahara Breeze 2. Yambukian 3. Oliver Dan, Jilliby Nitro
5th of 9	26/7/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Ellen Tormey	2:39.70	1:54.7	3.68L	$51	7	No NR	$24,525	$736	1. Yambukian 2. Young Bluey 3. Bettor Isolate
1st of 8	19/7/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Ellen Tormey	2:41.30	1:55.9	0.11L	$41	7	NR 80 to 89	$19,075	$10,873	1. Kosimo 2. Louie Lou I NZ 3. Little Louie

Ultimate Vinnie (Fr3) 2391759x4x
Trainer: Sam Barker (Ballarat Mitchell Park)
Driver: Allan McDonough
Prize Money: $257,601
Win / Place: 16% / 43%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ALTA CHRISTIANO (NZ)

Dam: BELLA ENOBRAC (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

89: 15-12-12

Distance

36: 5-5-6

Trk/Dst

21: 2-2-3

Track

35: 3-4-4

1st Up

6: 1-1-0

2nd Up

5: 1-0-0

3rd Up

5: 0-2-1

Mobile

87: 14-12-12

Standing

2: 1-0-0

All-Weather

89: 15-12-12

Best Mile

1:52.50

Comments

Resuming after nine weeks off the scene. Ran only once last preparation running when beaten by 4 m finishing fourth behind Jilliby Nitro at Terang over 1680m in a NR 65 or better on June 25 at $26. Will make his presence felt.

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
4th of 7	25/6/25	Terang	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Glen Craven	1:59.40	1:54.4	1.52L	$26	88	NR 65 or better	$8,720	$436	1. Jilliby Nitro 2. Keayang Tokyo 3. Young Bluey
88 Day Spell
1st of 4	15/6/25	Maryborough	2190m			-	Brent Murphy	2:41.50	-	0.74L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Ultimate Vinnie 2. Zenario 3. Gerrale
1st of 3	8/6/25	Maryborough	2190m			-	Brent Murphy	2:43.50	-	4.46L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Ultimate Vinnie 2. Nice One Centurion 3. Big Boy Mal
9th of 10	29/3/25	Bathurst	2260m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Blake Micallef	2:42.50	1:55.7	29.89L	$6.00	13	No NR	$16,339	$320	1. Jay Ok 2. Smooth Buzz 3. Ravishing Sloy
5th of 8	16/3/25	Charlton	2570m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Ellen Tormey	3:06.90	1:57.0	3.20L	$10	30	No NR	$27,250	$818	1. Catalpa Rescue 2. Dangerous 3. Jilliby Nitro
7th of 11	14/2/25	Terang	2680m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Allan McDonough	3:15.50	1:57.4	4.72L	$41	5	No NR	$32,700	$654	1. Don't Stop Dreaming NZ 2. Keayang Tokyo 3. Jilliby Nitro

Helluva NZ (Fr4) 707406x274
Trainer: John Justice (Toolern Vale)
Driver: Ewa Justice (C)
Prize Money: $221,741
Win / Place: 17% / 41%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MACH THREE (CAN)

Dam: DESIRE MHE (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

80: 14-14-5

Distance

30: 8-3-2

Trk/Dst

23: 5-2-2

Track

35: 5-4-4

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

10: 5-1-0

2nd Up

9: 2-0-1

3rd Up

8: 1-2-1

Mobile

73: 13-13-5

Standing

7: 1-1-0

All-Weather

78: 14-14-5

Grass

2: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.92

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at Charlton, at the bell was 2nd-0.43 beaten 16 m by Miki To Success (1:52.70) in NR 65 or better on August 11 at $6.50. Two runs back 7th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.49 beaten 17 m by Yambukian (2:39.70) in No NR on July 26 at $23. Not on current form.

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 4	26/8/25	Melton	1720m			-	Ewa Justice	2:05.40	-	1.82L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. My Ultimate Barney 2. Helluva NZ 3. Always The Showman
4th of 7	11/8/25	Charlton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Ewa Justice	1:52.70	1:52.7	6.17L	$6.50	16	NR 65 or better	$8,720	$436	1. Miki To Success 2. Hes All Torque 3. Western Sonador
7th of 9	26/7/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Ewa Justice	2:39.70	1:54.7	6.62L	$23	9	No NR	$24,525	$491	1. Yambukian 2. Young Bluey 3. Bettor Isolate
2nd of 9	17/7/25	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Ewa Justice	2:00.50	1:54.7	1.41L	$5.00	74	NR 65 or better	$8,720	$1,308	1. Letsrockletsroll 2. Helluva NZ 3. Pas Guarantee
74 Day Spell
6th of 9	4/5/25	Hobart	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Kayleb Williams	1:53.60	1:53.6	4.50L	$7.00	15	No NR	$21,800	$218	1. Magnetic Terror NZ 2. Star Major 3. Hot Deal
11th of 14	19/4/25	Launceston	2698m	Standing	All Weather	Sr3	Ewa Justice	3:19.50	1:59.0	9.67L	$31	6	No NR	$81,750	$818	1. Triedtotellya 2. Eureka Jo 3. Hot Deal

Hes From Heaven NZ (Fr5) 5150414453
Trainer: Jess Tubbs ()
Driver: James Herbertson
Prize Money: $131,675
Win / Place: 35% / 50%

Track Specialist

4 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: DREAMS FROM HEAVEN (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 10-1-3

Distance

7: 4-1-0

Trk/Dst

6: 3-1-0

Track

18: 6-1-1

Season

2: 0-0-1

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 3-0-0

3rd Up

3: 2-0-0

Mobile

28: 10-1-3

All-Weather

28: 10-1-3

Best Mile

1:52.19

Comments

Improved last start with a solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 1720m after racing wide at this track beaten 1.75 m by War Dan Buddy (1:59.70) in NR up to 105 on August 16 at $3.80. Top chance in this line-up.

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	16/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	James Herbertson	1:59.70	1:52.0	0.63L	$3.80	14	NR up to 105	$19,075	$1,908	1. War Dan Buddy 2. Isthisjustfantasy 3. Hes From Heaven NZ
5th of 7	2/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Glen Craven	1:58.80	1:51.2	1.64L	$13	14	No NR	$24,525	$736	1. Sahara Breeze 2. Yambukian 3. Oliver Dan, Jilliby Nitro
4th of 8	19/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Craig Demmler	2:00.50	1:52.8	3.05L	$5.00	7	NR up to 105	$19,075	$954	1. Jilliby Nitro 2. Fighter Command 3. Young Bluey
4th of 11	12/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Glen Craven	2:00.30	1:52.5	2.19L	$15	14	No NR	$24,525	$1,226	1. Yambukian 2. Keayang Tokyo 3. Triple Eight NZ
1st of 11	28/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	James Herbertson	1:59.90	1:52.2	1.45L	$9.50	14	NR 83 to 96	$19,075	$10,873	1. Hes From Heaven NZ 2. Roarforroscoe 3. War Dan Buddy
4th of 8	14/6/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Glen Craven	2:39.70	1:54.7	1.67L	$13	14	No NR	$24,525	$1,226	1. Yambukian 2. Triple Eight NZ 3. Kosimo

Western Sonador (Fr6) 5x1641x773
Trainer: Stephen O'Donoghue (Kialla)
Driver: Abbey Turnbull
Prize Money: $215,348
Win / Place: 17% / 42%

9 yo Brown/Black Gelding

Sire: WESTERN TERROR (USA)

Dam: REFRESH ME (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

68: 12-8-9

Distance

23: 4-3-4

Trk/Dst

17: 1-2-3

Track

22: 1-2-4

Season

1: 0-0-1

1st Up

11: 5-1-0

2nd Up

11: 0-3-1

3rd Up

11: 3-0-3

Mobile

66: 12-8-9

Standing

2: 0-0-0

All-Weather

68: 12-8-9

Best Mile

1:55.22

Comments

Two back was well beaten into seventh after being driven well back, behind Jilliby Nitro at this track over 1720m in a NR up to 105 on July 19 at $19. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after being driven well back, behind Miki To Success at Charlton over 1609m in a NR 65 or better on August 11 at $11. Heading the right way now.

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 5	21/8/25	Shepparton	2190m			-	Corey O'Donoghue	2:48.70	-	0.07L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Sanchez 2. Western Sonador 3. Carly Morgan
3rd of 7	11/8/25	Charlton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	A L Turnbull	1:52.70	1:52.7	4.91L	$11	23	NR 65 or better	$8,720	$872	1. Miki To Success 2. Hes All Torque 3. Western Sonador
7th of 8	19/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Ryan Sanderson	2:00.50	1:52.8	4.98L	$19	14	NR up to 105	$19,075	$382	1. Jilliby Nitro 2. Fighter Command 3. Young Bluey
7th of 11	5/7/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Ryan Sanderson	2:39.20	1:54.4	6.91L	$151	160	No NR	$24,525	$491	1. Sahara Breeze, Yambukian 2. 3. Kiss NZ
160 Day Spell
2nd of 3	22/5/25	Shepparton	2190m			-	Corey O'Donoghue	2:43.40	-	0.11L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Frugal Fare 2. Western Sonador 3. 99-Scheming
1st of 8	26/1/25	Wedderburn	2555m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Rebecca Bartley	3:08.30	1:58.6	0.07L	$3.10	15	NR 70 to 95	$16,350	$9,320	1. Western Sonador 2. Lincoln River NZ 3. Shadow Celt

Dangerous (Sr1) 33215x642x
Trainer: Shane Sanderson (Charlton)
Driver: Abby Sanderson (C)
Prize Money: $254,652
Win / Place: 25% / 64%

Recent Trial Winner

1st Up Record

5 yo Brown Horse

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: ARK MONROE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

39: 10-9-6

Distance

8: 4-1-0

Trk/Dst

5: 1-1-0

Track

12: 2-2-1

1st Up

6: 4-0-0

2nd Up

6: 2-1-0

3rd Up

6: 0-2-2

Mobile

39: 10-9-6

All-Weather

39: 10-9-6

Best Mile

1:52.23

Comments

Resuming after a spell of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 5 m finishing second behind Catalpa Rescue at Charlton over 2570m in a LR No NR on March 16 at $2.90. Rates highly. Likely to measure up.

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 4	18/8/25	Bendigo	2150m			-	Ryan Sanderson	2:39.90	-	0.74L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Dangerous 2. Mitzi Said 3. Sergeant Lou
2nd of 8	16/3/25	Charlton	2570m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Abby Sanderson	3:06.90	1:57.0	1.90L	$2.90	8	No NR	$27,250	$4,088	1. Catalpa Rescue 2. Dangerous 3. Jilliby Nitro
4th of 10	8/3/25	Menangle	2300m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr10	Ryan Sanderson	2:41.30	1:52.9	3.49L	$14	7	No NR	$109,000	$6,540	1. Don't Stop Dreaming NZ 2. Bulletproof Boy 3. Kanena Provlima
6th of 10	1/3/25	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Ryan Sanderson	1:48.80	1:48.8	2.83L	$13	77	No NR	$109,000	$1,635	1. Don Hugo 2. Catch A Wave 3. Sooner The Bettor NZ
77 Day Spell
1st of 4	20/2/25	Shepparton	2190m			-	Abby Sanderson	2:42.00	-	0.37L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Dangerous 2. Catalpa Rescue 3. Curly James
5th of 12	14/12/24	Menangle	2300m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Ryan Sanderson	2:37.90	1:50.5	5.43L	$7.50	7	No NR	$545,000	$21,800	1. Don Hugo 2. Minstrel NZ 3. Max Delight

War Dan Buddy (Sr2) 12x325x311
Trainer: Emma Stewart (Cardigan)
Driver: Ryan Sanderson (C)
Prize Money: $440,308
Win / Place: 32% / 67%

Going for the Hat-Trick

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: LETTUCEDANCE (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 10-7-4

Distance

7: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

7: 0-1-0

Track

13: 3-1-2

Season

2: 2-0-0

1st Up

5: 1-0-3

2nd Up

5: 1-3-0

3rd Up

5: 2-0-1

Mobile

31: 10-7-4

All-Weather

31: 10-7-4

Best Mile

1:50.50

Comments

Four-year-old entire is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track and Menangle. Last start won by 1.3 m as favourite (Sr1) at this track (1:59.70) beating Isthisjustfantasy in NR up to 105 on August 16 at $3.30. Will be right in the thick of things.

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 10	16/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Ryan Sanderson	1:59.70	1:52.0	0.48L	$3.30f	14	NR up to 105	$19,075	$10,873	1. War Dan Buddy 2. Isthisjustfantasy 3. Hes From Heaven NZ
1st of 10	2/8/25	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Cameron Hart	1:50.50	1:50.5	0.59L	$2.00f	35	NR up to 95	$22,236	$11,772	1. War Dan Buddy 2. Horn Player 3. Major Perry NZ
35 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 11	28/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Ryan Sanderson	1:59.90	1:52.2	2.38L	$12	119	NR 83 to 96	$19,075	$1,908	1. Hes From Heaven NZ 2. Roarforroscoe 3. War Dan Buddy
119 Day Spell
4th of 4	10/6/25	Melton	2240m			-	Allan McDonough	2:46.80	-	4.46L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Some American 2. Raging Whitebait NZ 3. Fox Dan
5th of 10	1/3/25	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	B L McDonough	1:49.10	1:49.1	2.42L	$18	14	No NR	$272,500	$10,900	1. Bay Of Biscay 2. Charge Ahead 3. Major Hot NZ
2nd of 10	15/2/25	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	B L McDonough	1:49.80	1:49.8	0.86L	$7.00	14	No NR	$54,500	$9,265	1. Bay Of Biscay 2. War Dan Buddy 3. Major Hot NZ

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