Melton (VIC)
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R8
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1720m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 9:30pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. PBD/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$22,500
 
 
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R8
7 - IM BOBBY
  • 7 Im Bobby (FR7)
  • D: Tasmyn Potter (C)
  • T: E J Tappe
  • 1-2-2-5-2-5-x-3-1-1
2.6 2.6
$2.60 $2.60 - - - $2.60
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: IM BOBBY (7) is racing in career best form and should go well again despite the poor draw. He recorded a sensational mile rate of 1.53.9 when he won at Melton two starts ago then travelled up to Menangle last week and scored effortlessly. PLYMOUTH CHUBB (4) was placed five times in succession prior to working hard and finishing seventh behind the Inter Dominion aspirant Arcee Phoenix at Melton. This is his easiest assignment for some time so he gets his chance to break through for a win. MUFASA METRO (2) was resuming since February when unplaced behind Arcee Phoenix on June 21. He will be fitter from that run and is drawn to find the lead again so he will take catching if he can return to his peak form. ALDEBARAN VERA (3) had her chance after leading last week but she met a smart one and is capable of filling a place again. IMPERIAL MONARCH (5) and ALDEBARAN ZEUS (6) are also capable of showing up without surprising. EARLY SPEED: 2 (likely leader), 4,6,7 RATINGS: 7/ 2,4/ 3,6/ 5/ 1
TODAY'S STATISTICS
31-7-5-5
TRACK
10-3-2-0
DISTANCE
10-3-2-0
TRK / DIST
23-3-4-4
LAST SEASON
15-6-5-2
THIS SEASON
4/7
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
16%
WIN S/RATE
46%
PLACE S/RATE
90-14-15-12
CAREER
$156,290
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2240
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 90-14-15-12 16% 46% 6
Distance 10-3-2-0 30% 50% 4
Dist Range 22-7-6-2 32% 68% 3
Track 31-7-5-5 23% 55% 4
Track / Dist 10-3-2-0 30% 50% 4
This Season 15-6-5-2 40% 87% 2
Last Season 23-3-4-4 13% 48% 4
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR1:53.9MS 2
Distance Best MR TR1:53.9MS 2
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Tasmyn Potter
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
E J Tappe
Trained at: Congupna
Owners: E J (Eddie) Tappe
Breeder(s): E J Tappe, P Tappe
Colours: Red, Black Diamond & Armband
Age/Sex: 6 year old brown gelding
Breeding: Majestic Son CA - Aldebaran Peggy (Skyvalley NZ)
National Rating: NR114
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
1 of 8 14
MENANGL (Good) 12/07/2025, 1609m, No NR. 1:56.6 (57.7, 28.7)
Finished 1/8 $20400, Blake Jones (Fr5), $1.55
post race blood test, gate speed, led, swabbed, leader at bell, leader at bell
1st IM BOBBY (Fr5)
2nd TORO STRIDE NZ (Fr6) 8.5m
3rd SUNNY GEE (Fr4) 3.0m
1 of 7 7
MELTON (Good) 28/06/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:53.9 (57.5, 28.8)
Finished 1/7 $22500, James Herbertson (Fr4), $5.50
gate speed, unsuccessfully contested lead, behind leader at bell, swabbed
1st IM BOBBY (Fr4)
2nd IMPERIAL MONARCH NZ (Fr5) 16.2m
3rd ALDEBARAN ZEUS (Fr6) 6.7m
3 of 8 59
MELTON (Good) 21/06/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:58.7 (57.1, 27.9)
Finished 3/8 btn 9.1m, $22500, James Herbertson (Fr3), $23.00
behind leader at bell, held up early, shifted in, driver cautioned contacted marker pegs, used sprint lane
1st ARCEE PHOENIX (Sr1)
2nd HAROLD SMITH NZ (Fr6) 8.2m
3rd IM BOBBY (Fr3) NK
5 of 8 18
BENDIGO (Good) 23/04/2025, 2650m, No NR. 2:01.0 (57.6, 28.7)
Finished 5/8 btn 21.9m, $20000, Ewa Justice (20 Fr1), $6.00
worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st HAROLD SMITH NZ (20 Fr2)
2nd PARISIAN ARTISTE (30 Fr1) 8.0m
3rd BRANDLO PRINCE (FT Fr4) 9.9m
2 of 10 7
MELTON (Good) 05/04/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:58.8 (57.4, 28.8)
Finished 2/10 btn 3.4m, $22500, James Herbertson (Sr2), $5.00
3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st HARRY STAMPER NZ (Fr6)
2nd IM BOBBY (Sr2) 3.4m
3rd WATTS UP PARTYTIME (Sr1) 1.8m
5 of 11 7
MELTON (Good) 29/03/2025, 2760m, No NR. 2:00.7 (60.1, 30.9)
Finished 5/11 btn 12.8m, $22500, Ewa Justice (10 Fr2), $4.80
contacted sulky, 3 wide early, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st HAROLD SMITH NZ (20 Fr1)
2nd ILLAWONG LARAJAY (FT Fr7) 2.6m
3rd SUNDONS COURAGE (10 Fr1) 3.7m
2 of 6 7
MELTON (Good) 22/03/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:55.7 (55.8, 27.7)
Finished 2/6 btn 7.0m, $20000, Ellen Tormey (Fr3), $17.00
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell
1st ARCEE PHOENIX (Fr2)
2nd IM BOBBY (Fr3) 7.0m
3rd ALDEBARAN ZEUS (Fr4) 6.1m
2 of 10 7
MELTON (Good) 15/03/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:58.3 (57.1, 28.0)
Finished 2/10 btn HFHD, $22500, James Herbertson (Fr6), $4.60
gate speed, led, surrendered lead middle, behind leader at bell, used sprint lane
1st IM READY JET (Sr1)
2nd IM BOBBY (Fr6) HFHD
3rd HARRY STAMPER NZ (Sr3) 3.4m
1 of 10 7
MELTON (Good) 08/03/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 85. 2:01.7 (58.6, 28.6)
Finished 1/10 $17500, Ewa Justice (Sr1), $4.20
1 out 2 back at bell, contacted sulky, swabbed
1st IM BOBBY (Sr1)
2nd LITTLE YANKEE (Fr1) 4.7m
3rd BRANDLO PRINCE (Sr2) 1.9m
1 of 8 N/A
MELTON (Good) 01/03/2025, 1720m, NR 70 to 85. 1:55.5 (57.6, 28.6)
Finished 1/8 $17500, James Herbertson (Fr7), $3.90
gate speed, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st IM BOBBY (Fr7)
2nd ALDEBARAN ACRUX USA (Fr4) 3.7m
3rd EBONYS AVENGER (Fr2) 9.7m