Melton (VIC)
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R6
2construct Trot Handicap
2240m | Standing Start | Trotters | 9:12pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 55 or better. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$8,000
 
 
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R6
7 - TRIPOD NZ
  • 7 Tripod NZ (10m FR3)
  • D: Austin Mifsud
  • T: B A Lilley
  • 2-3-5-2-7-5-8-5-4-4
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: BENNIE AND THE JETS (1) was resuming since an unplaced run in a heat of the Great Southern Star when he came from a rearward position in a leader dominated race and finished a creditable fourth at Bendigo. He won a trial prior and he should be getting fitter so he must be respected. ZAREM (8) is resuming since March but he has been performing well at the Bendigo trials and he possesses a powerful finishing burst so he is not without a chance. HATCHBACK (9) was resuming since September when he attempted to lead throughout and performed below expectations behind Watts Up Partytime. He should be fitter, possesses a good standing start record and will appreciate a big drop back in class so he is worth another chance. CHAMPAGNE CHARLEY (3) made an error last outing but his form prior was sound so he is worth thought. MAESTRO (6) and TRIPOD (7) are also racing well enough to be competitive if they receive the right luck in running. EARLY SPEED: 2 (possible leader), 3,6 (10m) RATINGS: 1/ 8,9/ 3,6,7/ 2
TODAY'S STATISTICS
16-1-2-2
TRACK
6-0-0-1
DISTANCE
5-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
16-0-4-4
LAST SEASON
11-0-2-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
11%
WIN S/RATE
46%
PLACE S/RATE
63-7-11-11
CAREER
$68,435
PRIZE MONEY
1720 - 2650
WIN RANGE
27
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 63-7-11-11 11% 46% 5
Distance 6-0-0-1 0% 17% 6
Dist Range 33-5-5-4 15% 42% 5
Track 16-1-2-2 6% 31% 5
Track / Dist 5-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 11-0-2-1 0% 27% 5
Last Season 16-0-4-4 0% 50% 7
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR1:57.2 3
Distance Best MR TR2:01.4MS 8
Standing Starts 28-3-4-4 11% 39% 7
Win distances: 1720m (1), 2150m (2), 2190m (3), 2650m (1)
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Austin Mifsud
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
B A Lilley
Trained at: Bolinda
Owners: J M (Julie) Mifsud
Breeder(s): T G Casey
Colours: White, Red Maltese Cross, Emerald Green Sleeves
Age/Sex: 6 year old brown gelding
Breeding: Wishing Stone (US) - Exit (NZ)
National Rating: NR65
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
4 of 10 17
MELTON (Good) 10/05/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:57.5 (58.0, 29.2)
Finished 4/10 btn 9.0m, $10000, Austin Mifsud (Sr1), $81.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st AARDIES PEAK NZ (Fr2)
2nd CALL ME JACK (Fr1) 3.1m
3rd MAORIS MAC (Sr5) 3.8m
4 of 12 8
BENDIGO (Good) 23/04/2025, 2150m, NR 57 to 66. 1:59.1 (58.8, 30.5)
Finished 4/12 btn 14.6m, $7000, Austin Mifsud (Sr5), $21.00
1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st TICTOK (Sr6)
2nd MCGEE (Fr3) 8.9m
3rd WATCH AND ACT (Sr3) HFNK
5 of 12 10
SHEPPTN (Good) 15/04/2025, 2190m, No NR. 2:04.2 (59.7, 29.9)
Finished 5/12 btn 8.6m, $6000, Austin Mifsud (20 Fr3), $5.50
out of position at start, swung sideways at start, last chance in draw, 6 back on the pegs at bell
1st NORDIC REIGN (10 Fr1)
2nd ALDEBARAN DEMI (10 Fr3) SHFHD
3rd WATCH AND ACT (10 Fr2) 1.4m
8 of 11 14
MELTON (Good) 05/04/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:57.0 (56.7, 27.9)
Finished 8/11 btn 32.4m, $10000, Austin Mifsud (Fr4), $17.00
gate speed, caught wide early , worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st KEAYANG LAVITA (Sr2)
2nd CALL ME JACK (Sr1) 9.0m
3rd PICKET WIRE (Sr5) 8.5m
5 of 6 7
MELTON (Good) 22/03/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:55.7 (55.8, 27.7)
Finished 5/6 btn 25.6m, $20000, Austin Mifsud (Fr1), $101.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st ARCEE PHOENIX (Fr2)
2nd IM BOBBY (Fr3) 7.0m
3rd ALDEBARAN ZEUS (Fr4) 6.1m
7 of 10 13
MELTON (Good) 15/03/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:58.3 (57.1, 28.0)
Finished 7/10 btn 8.9m, $22500, Austin Mifsud (Fr1), $151.00
gate speed, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st IM READY JET (Sr1)
2nd IM BOBBY (Fr6) HFHD
3rd HARRY STAMPER NZ (Sr3) 3.4m
2 of 12 8
BOORT (Good) 02/03/2025, 2612m, No NR. 2:06.5 (63.0, 32.2)
Finished 2/12 btn HD, $12000, Austin Mifsud (FT Sr1), $8.50
trainer fined, inconvenienced after start, inconvenienced, 1 out 1 back at bell, held up early
1st SIR EROS (FT Fr4)
2nd TRIPOD NZ (FT Sr1) HD
3rd BERRIESANDCHERRIES (30 Fr1) 1.6m
5 of 11 14
MELTON (Good) 22/02/2025, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:55.2 (57.3, 28.5)
Finished 5/11 btn 25.8m, $15000, Austin Mifsud (Fr7), $23.00
pre race swab, 1 out 2 back at bell, held up early, inconvenienced
1st TIMMY TURTLE NZ (Fr5)
2nd AVANT GUARD (Sr1) 17.5m
3rd MCGEE (Fr1) 1.4m
3 of 8 13
CRANBRN (Good) 08/02/2025, 1609m, NR 60 to 69. 2:00.2 (58.5, 28.7)
Finished 3/8 btn 14.3m, $10000, Austin Mifsud (Fr3), $5.50
trainer cautioned gear, pre race swab, gate speed, behind leader at bell
1st TIMMY TURTLE NZ (Fr1)
2nd YOU REALLY GOT ME NZ (Fr2) 14.0m
3rd TRIPOD NZ (Fr3) HD
2 of 9 N/A
WEDBURN (Good) 26/01/2025, 2955m, No NR. 2:05.6 (60.5, 30.3)
Finished 2/9 btn 2.6m, $15000, Austin Mifsud (FT Fr4), $14.00
3 back on pegs at bell, inconvenienced
1st BERRIESANDCHERRIES (20 Fr1)
2nd TRIPOD NZ (FT Fr4) 2.6m
3rd ROBBINMEMATES (FT Fr6) 4.7m
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LAST WIN
1 of 8 N/A
YAR VAL (Good) 07/11/2023, 2650m, 2:04.8 (59.8, 30.8)
Finished 1/8 $8000, Austin Mifsud (FT Fr4), $3.00
behind leader at bell, swabbed
1st TRIPOD NZ (FT Fr4)
2nd KHEIRON (FT Fr3) 8.0m
3rd WISH UPONA DREAM (FT Fr2) 9.9m