Melton (VIC)
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R10
Yabby Dam Farms Trot
2240m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 10:15pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 70 to 85. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$17,500
 
 
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R10
9 - NEPHEW OF SONOKO
  • 9 Nephew Of Sonoko (SR2)
  • D: Liam Older (C)
  • T: R A Graham
  • 9-5-5-8-7-8-6-9-8-4
61.0 61.0 51.0
$61.00 $61.00 - - $61.00 $51.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: SUSAN IS HER NAME (8) has been outstanding in her two victories since resuming from a break and is capable of taking the next step forward. She recorded a sizzling mile rate of 1.56.7 (2240m) at her latest attempt and seemingly had plenty in reserve. KEAYANG LAVITA (1) is also stepping up in class but has been impressive enough to suggest she should continue to go well. She worked forward to find the lead and won softly over Dichotomy last outing. NEPHEW OF SONOKO (9) will appreciate his easiest assignment for some time and is not without a chance. DESTRIER (2), ALDEBARAN MILEY (5) and OUR MARVELLA (7) are all worth thought in multiple combinations. EARLY SPEED: 1 (possible leader), 2,5 RATINGS: 8/ 1/ 2,7,9/ 5  
TODAY'S STATISTICS
94-8-5-6
TRACK
61-5-3-4
DISTANCE
61-5-3-4
TRK / DIST
21-0-0-0
LAST SEASON
11-1-0-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
12%
WIN S/RATE
31%
PLACE S/RATE
169-20-13-19
CAREER
$324,210
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 2240
WIN RANGE
14
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 169-20-13-19 12% 31% 7
Distance 61-5-3-4 8% 20% 8
Dist Range 119-15-11-16 13% 35% 8
Track 94-8-5-6 9% 20% 8
Track / Dist 61-5-3-4 8% 20% 8
This Season 11-1-0-0 9% 9% 8
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 TR1:57.7MS 2
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Liam Older
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: NR84
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
4 of 11 7
MELTON (Good) 19/04/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 85. 1:58.5 (58.4, 30.0)
Finished 4/11 btn 5.5m, $17500, Liam Older (Sr2), $81.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st ALDEBARAN ACRUX USA (Sr3)
2nd AVANT GUARD (Fr4) 2.0m
3rd DESTRIER (Fr1) HFHD
8 of 9 35
MELTON (Good) 12/04/2025, 1720m, NR 70 to 85. 1:56.3 (56.9, 28.3)
Finished 8/9 btn 12.4m, $17500, Liam Older (Sr2), $41.00
5 back on the pegs at bell
1st PINNIE (Fr2)
2nd EL RESAMO (Fr3) 2.7m
3rd ALDEBARAN MILEY (Fr1) 1.3m
9 of 10 7
MELTON (Good) 08/03/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 85. 2:01.7 (58.6, 28.6)
Finished 9/10 btn 34.6m, $17500, Luke Dunne (Fr7), $9.50
gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell, shifted out, sulky contacted, flat tyre, no action taken, raced roughly under pressure
1st IM BOBBY (Sr1)
2nd LITTLE YANKEE (Fr1) 4.7m
3rd BRANDLO PRINCE (Sr2) 1.9m
6 of 8 7
MELTON (Good) 01/03/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:55.1 (56.5, 28.3)
Finished 6/8 btn 14.2m, $22500, James Herbertson (Fr3), $21.00
4 back on the pegs at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st ALDEBARAN ZEUS (Fr6)
2nd PARISIAN ARTISTE (Fr4) 5.1m
3rd HARRY STAMPER NZ (Sr1) 2.1m
8 of 8 14
MELTON (Good) 22/02/2025, 2760m, No NR. 1:59.7 (55.3, 27.8)
Finished 8/8 btn 56.2m, $30000, Ellen Tormey (FT Fr1), $81.00
inconvenienced, 3 back on pegs at bell, tired latter stages, no action taken
1st KEAYANG CHUCKY (FT Fr6)
2nd HARRY STAMPER NZ (FT Fr5) 10.7m
3rd LOVEMETO NZ (FT Fr2) 4.9m
7 of 11 7
CRANBRN (Good) 08/02/2025, 2555m, No NR. 2:00.9 (58.2, 29.8)
Finished 7/11 btn 27.5m, $60000, James Herbertson (Fr4), $41.00
gate speed, worked forward, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell
1st OSCAR BONAVENA NZ (Sr4)
2nd HAROLD SMITH NZ (Sr1) 12.0m
3rd EBONYS AVENGER (Fr5) 2.3m
8 of 10 7
MELTON (Good) 01/02/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:53.9 (54.5, 27.6)
Finished 8/10 btn 21.0m, $250000, James Herbertson (Fr7), $126.00
vets examination before race, restrained after start, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st WATTS UP PARTYTIME (Sr1)
2nd THE LOCOMOTIVE (Fr2) HD
3rd KEAYANG CHUCKY (Fr5) SHFHD
5 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 25/01/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:58.6 (56.9, 27.5)
Finished 5/12 btn 5.9m, $30000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $71.00
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, 3 back on pegs at bell, used sprint lane
1st KEAYANG CHUCKY (Sr6)
2nd QUEEN ELIDA NZ (Sr5) 1.3m
3rd EBONYS AVENGER (Fr2) 1.1m
9 of 9 14
BALARAT (Good) 18/01/2025, 2200m, No NR. 1:58.1 (56.5, 27.4)
Finished 9/9 btn 40.5m, $30000, James Herbertson (Fr7), $41.00
pulled hard in score-up, restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell, Gave ground over concluding stages, run queried, Follow Up Report
1st ARCEE PHOENIX (Fr3)
2nd AARDIEBYTHEHILL NZ (Fr2) 1.6m
3rd ALDEBARAN VERA (Fr6) 3.1m
1 of 7 N/A
BENDIGO (Good) 04/01/2025, 1650m, NR 76 to 89. 1:55.3 (57.3, 28.9)
Finished 1/7 $17500, James Herbertson (Fr3), $8.00
pre race swab, 1 out 1 back at bell, swabbed
1st NEPHEW OF SONOKO (Fr3)
2nd AARDIEBYTHEHILL NZ (Fr6) 3.4m
3rd ALDEBARAN ACRUX USA (Fr1) 1.4m