Melton (VIC)
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R2
Australian Pacing Gold Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 5:39pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 75 to 89. Also eligible claimers eligible under claiming rules with a claiming price between $1000 and $25000 (GST inclusive). PBD/NR/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$17,500
 
 
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R2
4 - FRUGAL FARE
  • 4 Frugal Fare (FR4)
  • D: Rebecca Bartley
  • T: S J O'Donoghue
  • x-2-1-2-1-1-1-1-1-x
6.5 6.5 7.0
$6.50 $6.50 - - $6.50 $7.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: CRIME WRITER (3) won the Ouyen Cup three starts ago then dashed along the sprint lane to win at Melton. He commenced from the second line and had no luck whatsoever when sixth at Melton last week so he is worth another chance. KISS (13) was resuming since winning the Breeders Crown in November when a big winner over Smoken Ace on May 24. This is another step up in class but she has built up a terrific strike rate since coming from New Zealand and she should be competitive again. METEOR MOTH (12) endured a tough run and appeared to be under pressure in the home straight but kept on kicking when a strong winner at Melton last outing. He boasts the excellent strike rate of eight wins from just eleven starts and is tough enough to overcome the poor draw. FRUGAL FARE (4) is stepping up in class from his latest performances but he is shooting for six wins in succession and is worth thought again. DIAMOND ECLIPSE (1), DESSIE GEE (7) and LE BELLE BIJOUX (10) all have claims in a quality race.   EARLY SPEED: 1 (likely early leader), 2,3,4,7 RATINGS: 3,13/ 12/ 1,4,10/ 7/ FIELD
TODAY'S STATISTICS
1-1-0-0
TRACK
0-0-0-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
5-1-2-1
LAST SEASON
7-6-1-0
THIS SEASON
3/13
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
58%
WIN S/RATE
92%
PLACE S/RATE
12-7-3-1
CAREER
$34,410
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 2240
WIN RANGE
59
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 12-7-3-1 58% 92% 2
Distance 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 7-4-2-0 57% 86% 2
Track 1-1-0-0 100% 100% 1
Track / Dist 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 7-6-1-0 86% 100% 2
Last Season 5-1-2-1 20% 80% 3
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:54.0MS 10
Distance Best MR 1:54.0MS 10
Win distances: 1650m (2), 1690m (2), 2150m (1), 2190m (1), 2240m (1)
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Rebecca Bartley
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
S J O'Donoghue
Trained at: Kialla
Owners: G C Wilson, P Wilson, Latengo Pty Ltd
Breeder(s): D J Sharpe
Colours: White, Orange Diamond & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 7 year old grey gelding
Breeding: Changeover NZ - Lombo Mini Lamouch (Lombo Pocket Watch)
National Rating: NR76
Gear Changes
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RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
1 of 8 11
BENDIGO (Good) 09/04/2025, 1650m, NR 60 to 74. 1:54.1 (56.1, 27.5)
Finished 1/8 $8000, James Herbertson (Fr7), $1.35
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st FRUGAL FARE (Fr7)
2nd HARRYHOO (Fr5) 3.3m
3rd MAJOR MANBAR (Fr1) 5.1m
1 of 12 17
MELTON (Good) 29/03/2025, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:55.6 (57.7, 29.0)
Finished 1/12 $15000, Ryan Sanderson (Sr4), $1.65
pre race swab, 3 wide middle with trail, worked forward, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st FRUGAL FARE (Sr4)
2nd LUVA SCRAP (Fr6) 2.2m
3rd CAPTAIN MAASTRICHT (Sr3) 1.5m
1 of 11 21
BENDIGO (Good) 12/03/2025, 1650m, NR 60 to 74. 1:54.0 (56.7, 28.0)
Finished 1/11 $8000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr3), $1.75
1 out 1 back at bell
1st FRUGAL FARE (Fr3)
2nd FINAL COLLECT NZ (Sr3) HD
3rd EL BOSTON (Fr6) 5.5m
1 of 8 15
BENDIGO (Good) 19/02/2025, 2150m, NR 56 to 62. 1:56.4 (56.4, 28.2)
Finished 1/8 $7000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr5), $2.15
pre race swab, gate speed, 3 wide early, worked forward, led, surrendered lead middle, behind leader at bell, used sprint lane, raced roughly under pressure, warning issued
1st FRUGAL FARE (Fr5)
2nd SOHO THE REAL DEAL (Fr7) 2.2m
3rd JOE GOT ROLLED (Fr2) 6.3m
1 of 10 14
SHEPPTN (Good) 04/02/2025, 1690m, NR 50 to 55. 1:56.2 (56.5, 28.3)
Finished 1/10 $6000, Ryan Sanderson (Sr3), $2.20
1 out 3 back at bell, hung in under pressure
1st FRUGAL FARE (Sr3)
2nd HEZ HARRYWHO (Sr2) 2.8m
3rd SPIRIT OF SAHARA (Fr7) 1.3m
2 of 5 14
SHEPPTN (Good) 21/01/2025, 1690m, 0-2 WINS 1:55.1 (55.7, 28.3)
Finished 2/5 btn NK, $6000, James Herbertson (Fr4), $2.70
1 out 1 back at bell
1st CALEXICO (Fr2)
2nd FRUGAL FARE (Fr4) 1.0m
3rd MOMENTUM SHIFT (Fr3) 12.2m
1 of 6 14
SHEPPTN (Good) 07/01/2025, 2190m, 0-2 WINS 1:59.2 (57.0, 27.8)
Finished 1/6 $4000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr4), $1.28
1 out 1 back at bell, swabbed
1st FRUGAL FARE (Fr4)
2nd MAJOR BERT (Fr6) 10.9m
3rd SHE HAUNTS EM (Fr2) 23.7m
2 of 10 154
SHEPPTN (Good) 24/12/2024, 2190m, 0-1 WIN 1:59.0 (56.7, 28.6)
Finished 2/10 btn NK, $6000, James Herbertson (Fr3), $1.40
gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st ART IDEAL (Fr5)
2nd FRUGAL FARE (Fr3) NK
3rd HESAA LISTER (Fr7) 15.5m
7 of 10 7
SHEPPTN (Good) 23/07/2024, 1690m, 0-1 WIN 1:58.1 (58.0, 27.8)
Finished 7/10 btn 16.8m, $6000, Corey O'Donoghue (Sr2), $6.50
1 out 3 back at bell, raced roughly
1st BELLA DANZA (Fr5)
2nd SHE HAUNTS EM (Fr4) 1.9m
3rd I LIKE WHAT I SEE (Fr1) 10.9m
3 of 10 N/A
SHEPPTN (Good) 16/07/2024, 2190m, 0-2 WINS 1:59.3 (56.8, 28.7)
Finished 3/10 btn 6.3m, $6000, Corey O'Donoghue (Sr1), $13.00
3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st HIDALGO (Fr5)
2nd BELLA DANZA (Fr6) 1.8m
3rd FRUGAL FARE (Sr1) 4.5m