Melton (VIC)
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9
R4
Apg Trot
1720m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 7:09pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 80 to 105. PBD/NR/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$17,500
 
 
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R4
5 - NEPHEW OF SONOKO
  • 5 Nephew Of Sonoko (FR5)
  • D: James Herbertson
  • T: R A Graham
  • 6-2-3-2-6-3-5-7-1-6
13.0 13.0 8.5 8.0 8.5 9.0
$13.00 $13.00 $8.50 $8.00 $8.50 $9.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: KEAYANG STUKA (6) was resuming since a third in the Inter Dominion Final in December when a handy finishing fifth at Melton last week. He will be fitter from that run and should run a much sharper race here. IMPERIAL MONARCH (7) has been placed in all of his three starts since resuming and should go well again. He worked into a distant third behind I’m Bobby in a sizzling mile rate of 1.54.8 at his latest performance. MUFASA METRO (8) should be reaching his peak form after having two starts back from a break. He led early, was overtaken by I’m Bobby at the bell and battled on well for second at his latest effort in fast time. He has been a terrific performer at the elite level over several seasons and should make his presence felt. SEBASTIANS BOY (3) sprinted quickly through the middle when he scored at Melton two starts ago. He finished off well again last week and is worth a ticket each way. EARLY SPEED: 2 (possible early leader), 6,7 RATINGS: 6/ 7,8/ 3/ 2,5
TODAY'S STATISTICS
106-9-7-8
TRACK
36-3-2-4
DISTANCE
36-3-2-4
TRK / DIST
21-0-0-0
LAST SEASON
23-2-2-2
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
12%
WIN S/RATE
31%
PLACE S/RATE
181-21-15-21
CAREER
$345,298
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 2240
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 181-21-15-21 12% 31% 8
Distance 36-3-2-4 8% 25% 5
Dist Range 42-5-2-4 12% 26% 5
Track 106-9-7-8 8% 23% 6
Track / Dist 36-3-2-4 8% 25% 5
This Season 23-2-2-2 9% 26% 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 N/A
Win distances: 1650m (1), 1690m (1), 1720m (3), 2150m (6), 2180m (1), 2190m (2), 2200m (1), 2240m (6)
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
James Herbertson
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: NR85
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
6 of 7 7
MELTON (Good) 02/08/2025, 1720m, NR 71 to 87. 1:56.7 (57.1, 28.0)
Finished 6/7 btn 15.8m, $17500, Chris Alford (Fr4), $21.00
1 out 1 back at bell
1st MAORIS MAC (Fr1)
2nd VIOLET STANFORD (Fr2) 1.0m
3rd JILLIBY BALLERINI (Fr6) HD
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 N/A
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