Melton (VIC)
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R4
Result
Dynamic Print Group Pace
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 7:09pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 80 to 89. Also eligible claimers eligible under claiming rules with a claiming price between $1000 and $25000 (GST inclusive). PBD/SEX
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$17,500
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R4
9 - FRUGAL FARE
  • 9 Frugal Fare (SR2)
  • D: Ryan Sanderson (C)
  • T: S J O'Donoghue
  • 2-1-1-1-1-1-x-0-5-0
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: LE BELLE BIJOUX (1) took on the open class pacers last week and produced an honest display in a sizzling mile rate of 1.52.5. She may be headed off at the start but this is a much easier race and she is racing well enough to figure prominently. GHOST OF TIME (6) worked extremely hard to find the lead in a first quarter of 26.9 seconds so he had excuses when resuming last week. He would have benefited from the outing and this is an easier assignment so he should give a bold showing. SURFINGMAKESCENTS (2) was resuming since November and was going into her race without a trial when a big winner over Wings On The Line at Melton two weeks ago. This is a race of more depth but she is very talented and should go well again from her good draw. FRUGAL FARE (9) was very heavily supported but broke stride 100m after the start when contesting the lead and lost his chance last outing. He boasts a good strike rate and is worth thought along with LOUIE LOU I (5), which finished off nicely first up. EARLY SPEED: 6 (likely leader), 2,4 RATINGS: 1/ 2,6/ 5,9/ 3
TODAY'S STATISTICS
4-1-0-0
TRACK
3-1-0-0
DISTANCE
3-1-0-0
TRK / DIST
5-1-2-1
LAST SEASON
10-6-1-0
THIS SEASON
1/9
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
47%
WIN S/RATE
73%
PLACE S/RATE
15-7-3-1
CAREER
$35,635
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 2240
WIN RANGE
14
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 15-7-3-1 47% 73% 1
Distance 3-1-0-0 33% 33% 1
Dist Range 7-3-1-1 43% 71% 1
Track 4-1-0-0 25% 25% 2
Track / Dist 3-1-0-0 33% 33% 1
This Season 10-6-1-0 60% 70% 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 8
Distance Best MR 1:55.6MS 4
Win distances: 1650m (2), 1690m (2), 2150m (1), 2190m (1), 2240m (1)
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Ryan Sanderson
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: NR74 (A80)
Gear Changes
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RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
12 of 12 21
MELTON (Good) 05/07/2025, 2240m, NR 75 to 89. 1:55.1 (56.4, 28.1)
Finished 12/12 btn 216.5m, $17500, Ryan Sanderson (Fr4), $3.50
raced roughly after start, broke after start, out of draw mobile starts, locked wheels, trailed field, tailed off at bell
1st RAKAJED NZ (Fr2)
2nd LOUIE LOU I NZ (Sr3) 8.0m
3rd JUSTALITTLESIP NZ (Fr5) HFHD
5 of 5 7
MELTON (Good) 14/06/2025, 2240m, NR 80 to 89. 1:57.9 (55.4, 27.1)
Finished 5/5 btn 6.3m, $17500, Rebecca Bartley (Fr3), $15.00
pre race swab, outside leader at bell
1st BEAT SWEET (Fr1)
2nd SMOKEN ACE NZ (Fr4) HD
3rd LE BELLE BIJOUX (Fr2) 5.3m
10 of 11 59
MELTON (Good) 07/06/2025, 1720m, NR 75 to 89. 1:53.1 (56.3, 28.5)
Finished 10/11 btn 11.7m, $17500, Rebecca Bartley (Fr3), $8.50
3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, held up
1st RAKERO SLAMMER NZ (Sr1)
2nd KISS NZ (Sr5) 2.0m
3rd ARGGGHHH (Sr3) 2.6m
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 N/A
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