Melton (VIC)
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Lifestyle Communities Woodlea Trot
2240m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 6:37pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 63 to 79. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$15,000
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R3
11 - MERCENARY
  • 11 Mercenary (SR3)
  • D: Jackie Barker
  • T: K J Barker
  • 7-d-4-0-4-9-4-8-0-8
34.0 34.0 31.0 41.0 34.0 41.0
$34.00 $34.00 $31.00 $41.00 $34.00 $41.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: LADY VICI (8) galloped away at her debut and remains undefeated in six starts since. She produced an outstanding performance at her first run since April 2024 to run down Alrighty in a sizzling mile rate of 1.56.2 at Melton on July 26 so she should prove hard to beat. KYVALLEY MAVEN (3) is a classy 4yo trotter that won impressively at Bendigo last outing. He is very versatile and should make his presence felt. MORE WANTED (9) led out then took cover and finished third behind Nephew of Sonoko last outing. He settled midfield and finished off well for a close second behind Sebastians Boy at Melton two starts ago and he deserves to break through for a win. PICKET WIRE (1) trailed the leader and used the sprint lane when a close second behind Worth Waiting last week. She is drawn to receive a similar trip and is worth thought again. EL RESAMO (5) performs best when he is able to lead and is worth thought from the front line and A TRUE STORY (6) galloped when looking a chance on the home turn last week. EARLY SPEED: 5 (possible leader), 1,2,7 RATINGS: 8/ 3/ 9/ 1,5,6/ 11
TODAY'S STATISTICS
31-0-3-4
TRACK
20-0-3-2
DISTANCE
20-0-3-2
TRK / DIST
23-4-5-0
LAST SEASON
10-0-0-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
14%
WIN S/RATE
34%
PLACE S/RATE
76-11-7-8
CAREER
$129,818
PRIZE MONEY
1800 - 2700
WIN RANGE
56
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 76-11-7-8 14% 34% 8
Distance 20-0-3-2 0% 25% 8
Dist Range 52-7-6-6 13% 37% 9
Track 31-0-3-4 0% 23% 9
Track / Dist 20-0-3-2 0% 25% 8
This Season 10-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Last Season 23-4-5-0 17% 39% 4
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR1:59.3 8
Distance Best MR TR1:59.3MS 5
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Jackie Barker
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
K J Barker
Trained at: Mitchell Park
Owners: Buckland Park Homestead
Breeder(s): Buckland Park Homestead
Colours: Dark Blue, Orange Diamond, Striped Sleeves
Age/Sex: 6 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Majestic Son CA - Imitating (Bettors Delight USA)
National Rating: NR69
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
8 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 14/06/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 85. 1:59.5 (57.8, 28.3)
Finished 8/9 btn 17.1m, $17500, Jackie Barker (Fr2), $7.50
began badly, out of draw mobile starts, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st REMUS PHOENIX (Fr3)
2nd MORE WANTED (Fr5) 4.2m
2nd NEPHEW OF SONOKO (Sr2) 4.2m
11 of 11 14
MELTON (Good) 07/06/2025, 1720m, NR 72 to 87. 1:58.0 (56.5, 27.4)
Finished 11/11 btn 41.4m, $17500, Jackie Barker (Fr6), $34.00
gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell, contacted sulky, checked and broke
1st JILLIBY BALLERINI (Fr2)
2nd LITTLE YANKEE (Sr1) 13.8m
3rd NEPHEW OF SONOKO (Sr3) NK
8 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 24/05/2025, 1720m, NR 70 to 85. 1:57.3 (58.7, 29.8)
Finished 8/9 btn 15.4m, $17500, Jackie Barker (Fr6), $8.00
caught wide early , worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st LITTLE YANKEE (Fr5)
2nd OUR MARVELLA NZ (Fr3) 3.9m
3rd PINNIE (Sr1) SHFHD
4 of 8 7
MELTON (Good) 17/05/2025, 2240m, NR 63 to 79. 1:58.8 (57.8, 29.1)
Finished 4/8 btn 10.2m, $15000, Jackie Barker (Fr7), $18.00
restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st JILLIBY BALLERINI (Fr2)
2nd EL RESAMO (Fr4) HD
3rd MEGA SPUR (Fr1) 4.3m
9 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 10/05/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 85. 1:59.1 (58.1, 28.2)
Finished 9/12 btn 13.6m, $17500, Jordan Leedham (Fr7), $16.00
3 wide early, restrained to rear, 1 out 5 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st ILLAWONG LARAJAY (Sr3)
2nd MORE WANTED (Fr2) 3.7m
3rd ALDEBARAN MILEY (Fr4) 2.5m
4 of 9 28
MELTON (Good) 03/05/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 85. 1:58.8 (57.7, 27.4)
Finished 4/9 btn 5.6m, $17500, Mark Pitt (Fr4), $6.50
gate speed, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st PINNIE (Fr6)
2nd AVANT GUARD (Fr3) 1.6m
3rd ILLAWONG LARAJAY (Sr1) HFNK
10 of 11 7
MELTON (Good) 05/04/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 85. 1:59.7 (58.4, 29.1)
Finished 10/11 btn 35.1m, $17500, Jackie Barker (Sr2), $4.00
1 out 4 back at bell, run queried
1st EL RESAMO (Fr2)
2nd BRANDLO PRINCE (Sr4) 5.8m
3rd PINNIE (Fr3) 3.2m
4 of 11 13
MELTON (Good) 29/03/2025, 1720m, NR 70 to 85. 1:57.3 (58.2, 28.6)
Finished 4/11 btn 8.0m, $17500, Jackie Barker (Sr1), $15.00
behind leader at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st WATTS UP PARTYTIME (Sr3)
2nd ALDEBARAN BROOKE (Fr6) 1.6m
3rd LITTLE YANKEE (Fr5) 4.9m
d of 9 16
CHARLTN (Good) 16/03/2025, 2570m, No NR. 2:03.8 (60.3, 31.2)
Finished d/9 btn 1.2m, $20000, Jackie Barker (FT Fr6), $7.00
pre race swab, worked forward, led, leader at bell, paced, disqualified, stood down 1 trial
1st WISH UPONA DREAM (FT Fr3)
2nd PARISIAN ARTISTE (30 Fr1) 1.2m
3rd LITTLE YANKEE (FT Fr4) 4.1m
7 of 10 N/A
ARARAT (Good) 28/02/2025, 2570m, No NR. 2:02.5 (60.3, 29.9)
Finished 7/10 btn 53.3m, $20000, Allan McDonough (20 Fr1), $5.00
3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader last mile, outside leader at bell, tired latter stages, warning issued, run queried, vets examination after race, no abnormalities rep.
1st ALDEBARAN VERA (40 Fr1)
2nd JAZSPUR (30 Fr1) 5.7m
3rd MORE WANTED (10 Fr1) HFNK
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LAST WIN
1 of 12 N/A
G DERBY (Good) 19/10/2024, 2645m, No NR. 2:03.6 (58.0, 28.7)
Finished 1/12 $8500, Allan McDonough (30 Fr2), $4.40
3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader throughout, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st MERCENARY (30 Fr2)
2nd WISH UPONA DREAM (10 Fr5) 16.2m
3rd ALDEBARAN STILES (FT Fr3) SHFHD