Melton (VIC)
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R2
Dynamic Print Group Pace
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:29pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 42. PBD/NR/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$4,000
 
 
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R2
9 - ILLAWONG PHOENIX
  • 9 Illawong Phoenix (SR2)
  • D: Chris Alford
  • T: L Tabone
  • 4-5-8-6-7-7-2-1-3-1
2.1 2.1 3.4 3.5 3.4 3.0
$2.10 $2.10 $3.40 $3.50 $3.40 $3.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: STAR RULER (11) has struck some very good form in recent times and looks suited again. Expect him to be running on strongly. ILLAWONG PHOENIX (9) capable mare racing with great zest since joining the Luke Tabone stable and is one of the main chances again. PRECIOUS BELLE (8) rattled home from a mile back last start and is bursting to win again. If the breaks come her wa,y she’s a major chance. Both ANGEL OF ANGER (3) and CAMNAT (4) have been well supported in recent starts and are winning hopes. AVEIRO (7) is ready to win and just needs luck from the wide draw. Don’t dismiss. EARLY SPEED: 3,4,6 RATINGS: 11/ 9/ 8/ 3/ 4/ 7
TODAY'S STATISTICS
9-0-2-1
TRACK
2-0-0-0
DISTANCE
2-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
31-0-0-5
LAST SEASON
22-3-5-3
THIS SEASON
3/12
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
8%
WIN S/RATE
33%
PLACE S/RATE
169-13-20-22
CAREER
$95,025
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2210
WIN RANGE
8
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 169-13-20-22 8% 33% 7
Distance 2-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 75-7-5-9 9% 28% 1
Track 9-0-2-1 0% 33% 6
Track / Dist 2-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 22-3-5-3 14% 50% 1
Last Season 31-0-0-5 0% 16% 10
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:58.0MS 10
Distance Best MR 1:59.6MS 3
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Chris Alford
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
L Tabone
Trained at: Ingliston
Owners: L Tabone, J Tabone
Breeder(s): K P Hartnett
Colours: Dark Blue With White, Red & Dark Blue Star, Dark Blue Sleeves, White Stripe
Age/Sex: 8 year old bay mare
Breeding: Heston Blue Chip USA - Illawong Philomena (Art Major USA)
National Rating: NR42 (A37)
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
1 of 9 6
KILMORE (Good) 31/07/2025, 1690m, NR 37 to 42. 1:58.2 (58.1, 29.5)
Finished 1/9 $4000, Chris Alford (Fr5), $1.90
3 wide early, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st ILLAWONG PHOENIX (Fr5)
2nd ROLLING REMONA (Fr1) 5.4m
3rd KIDWITHAGRIN (Fr6) 3.3m
3 of 12 11
MELTON (Good) 25/07/2025, 1720m, NR 36 to 40. 1:58.0 (59.7, 29.6)
Finished 3/12 btn 3.8m, $4000, Chris Alford (Sr1), $7.00
behind leader at bell, used sprint lane
1st FAIR CHANCE (Fr2)
2nd ANGEL OF ANGER (Fr1) 1.5m
3rd ILLAWONG PHOENIX (Sr1) 2.3m
1 of 10 20
HAMILTN (Rain Affected) 14/07/2025, 1660m, NR up to 39. 1:58.3 (57.4, 28.6)
Finished 1/10 $4000, Jason Lee (Fr5), $1.50
gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st ILLAWONG PHOENIX (Fr5)
2nd EL AWOMAN (Fr1) 6.0m
3rd LIVERMERE (Fr6) 2.7m
2 of 8 30
SHEPPTN (Rain Affected) 24/06/2025, 1690m, NR up to 36. 1:59.2 (59.3, 29.7)
Finished 2/8 btn HD, $4000, Chris Alford (Fr2), $1.45
worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st OUR MYSTERY BET (Fr3)
2nd ILLAWONG PHOENIX (Fr2) HFNK
3rd BLUE OCEAN (Sr2) 6.8m
7 of 9 7
CRANBRN (Good) 25/05/2025, 2080m, NR up to 49. 2:00.1 (57.0, 29.0)
Finished 7/9 btn 10.6m, $7000, Michael Bellman (Fr2), $26.00
1 out 1 back at bell
1st BLAZIN HEAVEN NZ (Sr2)
2nd LADY SALINA (Fr7) 2.6m
3rd ALPHA CRUCIS (Fr3) HD
7 of 9 7
CRANBRN (Good) 18/05/2025, 2080m, NR up to 49. 1:59.9 (59.8, 30.5)
Finished 7/9 btn 19.4m, $4000, Kerryn Manning (Fr2), $8.50
trainer cautioned tactics, gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st BLAZIN HEAVEN NZ (Sr2)
2nd ILLAWONG DANNY (Sr1) HFNK
3rd ALPHA CRUCIS (Fr3) 2.4m
6 of 10 10
CRANBRN (Good) 11/05/2025, 2080m, NR up to 49. 2:00.1 (58.5, 29.8)
Finished 6/10 btn 13.8m, $4000, Ellen Tormey (Fr6), $41.00
restrained after start, inconvenienced, contacted sulky, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st SPORTY PHILTRA (Sr2)
2nd EYE SEE AMOUR (Fr1) SHFHD
3rd BLAZIN HEAVEN NZ (Fr4) 6.3m
8 of 10 13
KILMORE (Good) 01/05/2025, 2180m, NR 40 to 45. 2:01.7 (59.1, 30.0)
Finished 8/10 btn 19.0m, $4000, Ellen Tormey (Fr5), $9.50
caught wide early , restrained to rear, pulled hard, 1 out 5 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st ITTAKESLUV (Fr3)
2nd ONECROWDEDHOUR (Sr1) HD
3rd LITTLEBLABBAMOUTH (Fr4) HD
5 of 8 3
CRANBRN (Good) 18/04/2025, 1609m, NR up to 49. 1:58.9 (58.4, 29.8)
Finished 5/8 btn 11.3m, $4000, Jack Laugher (Fr2), $3.00
outside leader at bell
1st DANCINGONSTARLIGHT (Fr6)
2nd OH NO NEVER AGAIN (Sr2) 4.9m
3rd FESTINALENTE (Fr5) 2.0m
4 of 8 N/A
SHEPPTN (Good) 15/04/2025, 1690m, NR 39 to 44. 1:59.6 (58.0, 29.1)
Finished 4/8 btn 4.3m, $4000, Ellen Tormey (Fr1), $3.60
gate speed, pulled hard, 3 back on pegs at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st VIEW THE ART (Sr2)
2nd OUR MYSTERY BET (Fr2) HFHD
3rd MAJOR BILL (Fr5) 3.7m