Melton (VIC)
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R7
Prydes Easifeed Trot
1720m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 8:40pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 71 to 87. PBD/SEX/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$17,500
 
 
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R7
5 - NEPHEW OF SONOKO
  • 5 Nephew Of Sonoko (FR4)
  • D: Chris Alford
  • T: R A Graham
  • 0-6-2-3-2-6-3-5-7-1
34.0 34.0 26.0 21.0 20.0
$34.00 $34.00 $34.00 $26.00 $21.00 $20.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: It is a terrific race for the trotters with three very strong chances. JILLIBY BALLERINI (7) is race fit and in form so she gets the nod. She remains undefeated in five starts for the season and produced a top effort after breaking stride in the score up when she gunned down Aldebaran Vera at her latest attempt. KEAYANG STUKA (6) hasn’t raced since finishing third in the 2024 Inter Dominion Final in December but he finished a close second behind JILLIBY BALLERINI (7) at a recent Terang trial performance and he has the class to test his main rivals. VIOLET STANFORD (2) is resuming since winning the Breeders Crown over JILLIBY BALLERINI (7) back in November. She has had three trials recently for two wins and a second with the latest second being behind the Metropolitan class pacer He’s Charlies Angel so she should be prominent throughout. NEPHEW OF SONOKO (5) raced roughly under pressure in the home straight but was able to cling on and win under similar conditions last week. He is never far away and is capable of filling a place with the right luck in running. EARLY SPEED: 2 (possible leader), 4,7 RATINGS: 7/ 2,6/ 5/ 1
TODAY'S STATISTICS
105-9-7-8
TRACK
35-3-2-4
DISTANCE
35-3-2-4
TRK / DIST
21-0-0-0
LAST SEASON
22-2-2-2
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
12%
WIN S/RATE
32%
PLACE S/RATE
180-21-15-21
CAREER
$344,948
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 2240
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 180-21-15-21 12% 32% 7
Distance 35-3-2-4 9% 26% 6
Dist Range 41-5-2-4 12% 27% 7
Track 105-9-7-8 9% 23% 6
Track / Dist 35-3-2-4 9% 26% 6
This Season 22-2-2-2 9% 27% 4
Last Season 21-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR1:55.3MS 1
Distance Best MR TR1:55.3MS 1
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Chris Alford
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
R A Graham
Trained at: Sutton Grange
Owners: L C Graham, R A Graham
Breeder(s): L C Graham, J L Graham
Colours: Green, Yellow Crossed Sashes, Yellow Striped Sleeves & Cuffs
Age/Sex: 9 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Danny Bouchea - Sister of Sonoko (Framework USA)
National Rating: NR87
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
1 of 11 7
MELTON (Good) 26/07/2025, 2240m, NR 72 to 87. 1:58.3 (59.5, 29.7)
Finished 1/11 $17500, James Herbertson (Fr6), $11.00
1 out 2 back at bell, raced roughly under pressure, swabbed
1st NEPHEW OF SONOKO (Fr6)
2nd ALDEBARAN VERA (Sr4) NK
3rd MORE WANTED (Fr4) 9.1m
7 of 8 14
MELTON (Good) 19/07/2025, 1720m, NR 70 to 85. 1:55.9 (56.8, 28.6)
Finished 7/8 btn 44.0m, $17500, Ellen Tormey (Fr6), $19.00
pre race swab, caught wide early , 3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader at bell, broke, cast plate (lost shoe)
1st GOTFEELINGSYOUKNOW (Fr4)
2nd RAPID RETURN (Fr2) 7.5m
3rd FOUROUTOFFIVE (Fr1) HFNK
5 of 11 7
MELTON (Good) 05/07/2025, 2240m, NR 72 to 87. 1:58.5 (57.7, 28.4)
Finished 5/11 btn 15.1m, $17500, Chris Alford (Sr3), $17.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st JILLIBY BALLERINI (Fr1)
2nd GOTFEELINGSYOUKNOW (Fr6) 3.6m
3rd REMUS PHOENIX (Fr7) 6.1m
3 of 8 7
MELTON (Good) 28/06/2025, 1720m, NR 72 to 87. 1:56.9 (56.3, 27.9)
Finished 3/8 btn 9.7m, $17500, Chris Alford (Fr7), $12.00
restrained after start, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st GOTFEELINGSYOUKNOW (Fr3)
2nd REMUS PHOENIX (Fr6) 6.2m
3rd NEPHEW OF SONOKO (Fr7) 3.5m
6 of 11 7
MELTON (Good) 21/06/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 85. 1:59.7 (58.2, 29.0)
Finished 6/11 btn 7.9m, $17500, Chris Alford (Sr3), $6.00
pre race swab, 1 out 5 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st DESTRIER (Fr3)
2nd RAPID RETURN (Fr1) 1.5m
3rd EBONYS AVENGER (Fr4) 1.7m
2 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 14/06/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 85. 1:59.5 (57.8, 28.3)
Finished 2/9 btn 4.2m, $17500, Chris Alford (Sr2), $5.00
1 out 2 back at bell
1st REMUS PHOENIX (Fr3)
2nd MORE WANTED (Fr5) 4.2m
2nd NEPHEW OF SONOKO (Sr2) 4.2m
3 of 11 7
MELTON (Good) 07/06/2025, 1720m, NR 72 to 87. 1:58.0 (56.5, 27.4)
Finished 3/11 btn 14.7m, $17500, Chris Alford (Sr3), $31.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st JILLIBY BALLERINI (Fr2)
2nd LITTLE YANKEE (Sr1) 13.8m
3rd NEPHEW OF SONOKO (Sr3) NK
2 of 10 14
MELTON (Good) 31/05/2025, 2240m, NR up to 90. 1:59.5 (58.3, 28.7)
Finished 2/10 btn 5.5m, $17500, Chris Alford (Fr7), $81.00
restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st IMPERIAL MONARCH NZ (Sr3)
2nd NEPHEW OF SONOKO (Fr7) 5.5m
3rd MORE WANTED (Fr4) NK
6 of 7 7
MELTON (Good) 17/05/2025, 1720m, NR 80 to 105. 1:57.4 (57.6, 28.8)
Finished 6/7 btn 20.2m, $17500, Kerryn Manning (Fr4), $21.00
restrained after start, 4 back on the pegs at bell, broke, inquiry adjourned
1st WATTS UP PARTYTIME (Sr1)
2nd ILLAWONG LARAJAY (Fr5) 6.1m
3rd SUNDONS COURAGE (Fr6) HFNK
11 of 12 N/A
MELTON (Good) 10/05/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 85. 1:59.1 (58.1, 28.2)
Finished 11/12 btn 14.8m, $17500, Kerryn Manning (Sr2), $21.00
1 out 3 back at bell, held up early
1st ILLAWONG LARAJAY (Sr3)
2nd MORE WANTED (Fr2) 3.7m
3rd ALDEBARAN MILEY (Fr4) 2.5m