Melton (VIC)
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R2
Mimosa Homes Free for All
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:02pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. RBD
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$22,500
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R2
5 - BETTER ECLIPSE
  • 5 Better Eclipse (FR5)
  • D: James Herbertson
  • T: J A Tubbs
  • 1-4-6-x-7-6-7-4-4-4
3.8 3.8 3.75 3.8 4.0 3.8
$3.80 $3.80 $3.75 $3.80 $4.00 $3.80
RACE COMMENT
  OVERVIEW: YAMBUKIAN (7) won six races in succession prior to being narrowly defeated by Sahara Breeze last week. He moves to the front line now and is very strong so he can bounce back into the winning list. KEAYANG TOKYO (2) has performed nicely at his first two attempts back from a spell and looms as a danger. He worked home nicely behind YAMBUKIAN (7) at his latest appearance and is much better drawn for this assignment. OLIVER DAN (3) began quickly and attempted to lead throughout when third in the race won by Sahara Breeze last week. He should be getting fitter after having two starts back from a break and should be prominent throughout. TRIPLE EIGHT (4) was driven aggressively and didn’t kick on at the finish when sixth last outing. He was racing in great form when coming from off the speed prior and he is worth another chance. BETTER ECLIPSE (5) and BETTOR ISOLATE (6) are both racing well enough to feature prominently.     EARLY SPEED: 3 (possible leader), 1,2,7 RATINGS: 7/ 2/, 3,4/ 5,6
TODAY'S STATISTICS
30-9-5-3
TRACK
22-7-3-2
DISTANCE
22-7-3-2
TRK / DIST
21-4-2-3
LAST SEASON
6-0-0-0
THIS SEASON
3/8
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
28%
WIN S/RATE
58%
PLACE S/RATE
86-24-14-12
CAREER
$1,362,325
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 3200
WIN RANGE
21
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 86-24-14-12 28% 58% 5
Distance 22-7-3-2 32% 55% 4
Dist Range 43-12-9-5 28% 60% 5
Track 30-9-5-3 30% 57% 2
Track / Dist 22-7-3-2 32% 55% 4
This Season 6-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Last Season 21-4-2-3 19% 43% 4
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:47.6MS 1
Distance Best MR 1:52.5MS 1
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
James Herbertson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J A Tubbs
Trained at: Myrniong
Owners: A (Antoinette) Bajada
Breeder(s): J Bajada
Colours: Red, Navy Blue Yoke With Yellow Horseshoes, Navy Blue Braces, Red Sleeves
Age/Sex: 7 year old brown gelding
Breeding: Betterthancheddar USA - Power of Eclipse (Northern Luck CA)
National Rating: NR114
Gear Changes
Removed: Open Bridle; Added: Blinkers - Sliding Block Eyes
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
4 of 12 7
ALBPARK (Good) 19/07/2025, 2680m, No NR. 1:54.0 (55.7, 28.2)
Finished 4/12 btn 7.3m, $50000, James Herbertson (Fr4), $4.20
post race blood test, caught wide early , restrained to rear, 1 out 5 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st JIMARTEE (Fr3)
2nd NYACK (Sr4) NK
3rd BEACH BALL NZ (Fr1) 1.9m
4 of 11 7
ALBPARK (Good) 12/07/2025, 2680m, No NR. 1:53.7 (56.1, 27.4)
Finished 4/11 btn 16.4m, $40000, James Herbertson (Sr5), $71.00
pre race urine, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st LEAP TO FAME (Sr1)
2nd NYACK (Sr2) 10.1m
3rd KANENA PROVLIMA (Fr3) HD
4 of 12 56
ALBPARK (Good) 05/07/2025, 2138m, No NR. 1:53.3 (53.1, 26.5)
Finished 4/12 btn 8.8m, $40000, Joshua Gallagher (Fr1), $8.00
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, 3 back on pegs at bell, hung in, contact marker pegs, warning issued
1st SURE THING CAPTAIN (Fr4)
2nd CATCH A WAVE (Sr4) 6.7m
3rd RAKERO REBEL NZ (Fr2) HFNK
7 of 7 7
MELTON (Good) 10/05/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:56.1 (54.7, 26.8)
Finished 7/7 btn 15.3m, $22500, James Herbertson (Fr4), $3.10
restrained middle stages, 7 back on the pegs at bell
1st BETTOR ISOLATE (Fr2)
2nd YAMBUKIAN (Fr1) HFHD
3rd SEBS CHOICE (Fr3) 5.0m
6 of 8 21
MELTON (Good) 03/05/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:52.1 (55.6, 27.6)
Finished 6/8 btn 12.0m, $22500, Craig Demmler (Sr2), $8.50
outside leader at bell
1st TANGO TARA NZ (Fr4)
2nd ROCKNROLL HAMMER NZ (Fr6) 4.1m
3rd CURLY JAMES (Fr2) 2.2m
7 of 9 102
MELTON (Good) 12/04/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:52.4 (53.9, 26.5)
Finished 7/9 btn 17.8m, $22500, Kerryn Manning (Sr1), $4.60
3 back on pegs at bell
1st RAKERO REBEL NZ (Fr1)
2nd YAMBUKIAN (Fr4) HD
3rd OUR VINCENT CAN GOGH NZ (Sr2) 12.4m
6 of 12 18
AXPARK () 31/12/2024, 3200m, 2:00.7
Finished 6/12 btn 22.50m, $250000, Greg Sugars (FT Sr-), N/A
1st REPUBLICAN PARTY NZ (FT Sr-)
2nd ITS MERLIN NZ (FT Sr-) 2.25m
3rd SOONER THE BETTOR NZ (FT Sr-) 8.25m
4 of 7 12
AXPARK () 13/12/2024, 2700m, 2:00.8
Finished 4/7 btn 9.60m, $54750, Greg Sugars (30 Sr-), N/A
1st MIKI SHAN (NZ) (Sr-)
2nd THE BIG LEBOWSKI (NZ) (Sr-) 3m
3rd JOLIMONT (NZ) (Sr-) 2.25m
1 of 11 16
METHVEN () 01/12/2024, 1609m, 1:57.5
Finished 1/11 $24563, Greg Sugars (Sr-), N/A
1st BETTER ECLIPSE (Sr-)
2nd ONE CHANGE NZ (Sr-) 1.50m
3rd BUILT FOR GLORY (NZ) (Sr-) HD
2 of 12 N/A
ADDNGTN () 15/11/2024, 1980m, 1:58.0
Finished 2/12 btn 3.75m, $200000, Greg Sugars (Sr-), N/A
1st ITS MERLIN NZ (Sr-)
2nd BETTER ECLIPSE (Sr-) 3.75m
3rd CATCH A WAVE (Sr-) SHFHD