Melton (VIC)
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R2
Lamaros Hotel Nmw Pace
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 5:58pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
0W/15.0K stake PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$15,000
 
 
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R2
8 - NOVA BAXTER
  • 8 Nova Baxter (SR1)
  • D: Emmett Brosnan
  • T: E Brosnan, R J Brosnan
  • 2-1-2-9-7-7-9-5-0-9
34.0 34.0
$34.00 $34.00 - - - $34.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: THE IRON DUKE (10) produced an outstanding run when second behind It’s Confidential last week in a slick mile rate of 1.53.3. He settled in a rearward position, angled wide on the home turn and made up many lengths in the home straight. He is likely to settle in the second half of the field again but is worth an investment on that performance. EASTBRO KOZZY (3) chased gamely when a gallant third behind the smart pacer Storms Collide last outing. He is a consistent pacer and is drawn to gain a trail just off the speed again so he is worth an investment. ALWAYS DANCING (11) won five races in succession before his past two second placed efforts against the Metropolitan 3yo grade. He usually performs best in the leading role so being drawn on the second line is a disadvantage but he is racing too well to dismiss. TARA VICTORY (5) settled down last and was the widest runner on the home turn so she put in a very tidy display despite finishing sixth last week. She is racing in good form and looms as a value hope.   EARLY SPEED: 3 (likely early leader), 4,5,6 RATINGS: 10/ 3,11/ 5/ 7,9/ 4,6
TODAY'S STATISTICS
7-0-0-0
TRACK
3-0-0-0
DISTANCE
3-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
25-3-3-2
LAST SEASON
13-2-2-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
16%
WIN S/RATE
39%
PLACE S/RATE
82-13-12-7
CAREER
$129,584
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2650
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 82-13-12-7 16% 39% 7
Distance 3-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 46-9-8-5 20% 48% 5
Track 7-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 3-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 13-2-2-1 15% 38% 6
Last Season 25-3-3-2 12% 32% 10
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:57.8 10
Distance Best MR 1:58.4MS 7
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Emmett Brosnan
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
E Brosnan, R J Brosnan
Trained at: Meredith
Owners: A Baxter, T A Hillier
Breeder(s): K K Hillier, A Baxter, T A Hillier
Colours: Green, Gold Sash, Blue Sleeves
Age/Sex: 7 year old brown mare
Breeding: Blissfull Hall USA - Romanova (Shadow Play USA)
National Rating: NR68
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
9 of 12 14
MELTON (Good) 05/07/2025, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:53.3 (57.1, 28.5)
Finished 9/12 btn 23.0m, $15000, Emmett Brosnan (Sr6), $151.00
6 back on the pegs at bell, no clear run
1st ITS CONFIDENTIAL (Sr3)
2nd THE IRON DUKE (Fr6) 3.1m
3rd ALL DA RAGE (Fr5) 5.5m
10 of 12 14
MELTON (Good) 21/06/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:54.3 (55.2, 27.7)
Finished 10/12 btn 41.4m, $15000, Emmett Brosnan (Fr2), $81.00
1 out 2 back at bell, shifted out, sulky contacted, driver cautioned shifting ground, hung in, locked wheels, warning issued
1st MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (Sr3)
2nd CLYMENUS NZ (Fr1) 3.2m
3rd ODIN (Fr4) NK
5 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 07/06/2025, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:55.2 (57.2, 28.3)
Finished 5/12 btn 5.0m, $15000, Emmett Brosnan (Sr4), $151.00
5 back on the pegs at bell
1st SAIFA NZ (Sr3)
2nd MITZI SAID (Fr5) HD
3rd KWICK SAND (Sr6) HFNK
9 of 10 7
MELTON (Good) 31/05/2025, 1720m, NR 68 to 82. 1:55.0 (56.6, 27.1)
Finished 9/10 btn 11.1m, $15000, Emmett Brosnan (Fr5), $51.00
caught wide early , restrained to rear, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st MY UNCLE STAN (Fr1)
2nd NEATNTIDY (Fr4) HD
3rd JACCKA CONNOR NZ (Sr3) 2.5m
7 of 9 21
MELTON (Good) 24/05/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:57.5 (55.5, 27.4)
Finished 7/9 btn 17.1m, $15000, Emmett Brosnan (Fr6), $101.00
trainer cautioned gear, restrained after start, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st PERUN NZ (Fr3)
2nd TRIPLE ROCK SAINT NZ (Fr1) 4.3m
3rd JILLIBY ILLUMINATE NZ (Fr4) 4.0m
7 of 11 14
MELTON (Good) 03/05/2025, 1720m, NR up to 79. 1:53.3 (56.8, 28.4)
Finished 7/11 btn 13.9m, $15000, Emmett Brosnan (Sr2), $26.00
1 out 3 back at bell, hung in
1st LE BELLE BIJOUX (Sr3)
2nd DRAW A DREAM (Sr4) 2.3m
3rd VEE EM GEE MACRAY (Fr7) 6.1m
9 of 10 41
MELTON (Good) 19/04/2025, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:55.9 (56.1, 27.6)
Finished 9/10 btn 14.7m, $15000, Greg Sugars (Sr4), $4.20
1 out 6 back at bell, no clear run
1st BULLDOG KHAN (Fr1)
2nd CENTOFELLIE (Fr6) 3.6m
3rd ROYAL DIVISION (Sr1) 1.2m
2 of 12 21
CARRICK (Good) 09/03/2025, 2650m, NR 70 or better. 2:00.5 (58.3, 28.5)
Finished 2/12 btn 17.8m, $20000, Rohan Hillier (10 Fr2), $7.50
7 back on the pegs at bell, post race blood test
1st JORGE STREET (FT Fr5)
2nd NOVA BAXTER (10 Fr2) 17.8m
3rd PARDOE PLUGGA (30 Fr1) 2.9m
1 of 12 8
CARRICK (Good) 16/02/2025, 2650m, NR 65 or better. 2:03.9 (57.4, 29.7)
Finished 1/12 $14000, Rohan Hillier (FT Fr5), $4.80
post race blood test, 6 back on the pegs at bell, swabbed
1st NOVA BAXTER (FT Fr5)
2nd THEE OLD BOMB NZ (FT Fr6) 2.9m
3rd HAZEWILLREV (FT Fr2) 1.6m
2 of 12 N/A
LNCSTN (Good) 08/02/2025, 2200m, NR 60 to 69. 1:58.3 (56.6, 27.0)
Finished 2/12 btn 9.5m, $14000, Rohan Hillier (Sr2), $13.00
1 out 1 back at bell
1st TOUGH SHAZ (Fr3)
2nd NOVA BAXTER (Sr2) 9.5m
3rd HURRICANE ROCK (Fr1) 3.1m