Melton (VIC)
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R6
Western Syrups Trot
2760m | Standing Start | Trotters | 8:32pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$30,000
 
 
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R6
3 - HEPHAESTUS PHOENIX
  • 3 Hephaestus Phoenix (FT FR3)
  • D: Ryan Sanderson (C)
  • T: C D Svanosio
  • 3-2-6-8-1-2-5-3-0-x
34.0 34.0 31.0
$34.00 $34.00 - - $34.00 $31.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: JILLIBY BALLERINI (10) is making her standing start debut but she has been in outstanding form and will take beating if she begins safely. She finished off in outstanding final sectionals when she scored by a large margin at Melton last outing. The Inter Dominion champion ARCEE PHOENIX (11) commenced from a handicap of 30m and couldn’t work into the race when sixth in the Menangle Cup. He should strip fitter from that performance and he is clearly the class runner of the field so he must be given another chance. DEREK THE JET (9) is resuming since winning the Need For Speed Prince in October 2024. He remains undefeated in nine starts and will be reaching his peak form after having three recent trials, the latest being a victory at Cobram, so he must be respected. REMUS PHOENIX (5) and KEAYANG STUKA (7) are both racing well enough to finish and HOPPY (2) is facing his toughest test but is suited to competing from the standing start.   EARLY SPEED: 2 (possible early leader), 6,7 RATINGS: 10,11/ 5,9/ 7/ 2
TODAY'S STATISTICS
18-3-6-1
TRACK
1-0-0-0
DISTANCE
1-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
21-4-7-3
LAST SEASON
3-0-0-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
17%
WIN S/RATE
60%
PLACE S/RATE
35-6-10-5
CAREER
$81,785
PRIZE MONEY
2100 - 2240
WIN RANGE
252
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 35-6-10-5 17% 60% 9
Distance 1-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 5-0-1-1 0% 40% 6
Track 18-3-6-1 17% 56% 9
Track / Dist 1-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 3-0-0-1 0% 33% 9
Last Season 21-4-7-3 19% 67% 7
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR1:59.7MS 10
Distance Best MR N/A
Standing Starts 3-0-0-1 0% 33% 5
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Ryan Sanderson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
C D Svanosio
Trained at: Romsey
Owners: R A Haynes, C A Shaw, G McCarney, Tozer Group, D L Hibberd, S J Hayes
Breeder(s): R A Haynes, C A Shaw, C P Aiken
Colours: Maroon, Dark Blue Yoke & Braces, White Stars, Maroon Sleeves, Dark Blue Collar & Cuffs
Age/Sex: 6 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Love You (fra) - One Yankee Hall NZ (Angus Hall (US))
National Rating: NR80
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
10 of 10 14
MELTON (Good) 25/01/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 85. 1:57.7 (57.1, 28.1)
Finished 10/10 btn 43.6m, $17500, Jason Lee (Sr2), $8.00
1 out 3 back at bell, raced roughly under pressure, broke under pressure
1st IM BOBBY (Fr3)
2nd ALDEBARAN ACRUX USA (Fr4) 3.8m
3rd WATTS UP PARTYTIME (Fr2) NK
3 of 9 5
SHEPPTN (Good) 11/01/2025, 2190m, NR 75 to 85. 1:58.6 (56.9, 29.2)
Finished 3/9 btn 7.6m, $17500, Ross Payne (Sr1), $26.00
pre race swab, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st ALDEBARAN MILEY (Fr3)
2nd KINGS GUARD (Fr5) 5.5m
3rd HEPHAESTUS PHOENIX (Sr1) 2.1m
5 of 8 9
COBRAM (Rain Affected) 06/01/2025, 2678m, No NR. 2:05.5 (58.7, 28.9)
Finished 5/8 btn 19.0m, $15000, Chris Svanosio (20 Fr1), $3.60
pre race swab, inconvenienced, 3 wide early, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st KINGS GUARD (10 Fr2)
2nd BRANDLO PRINCE (30 Fr2) 8.5m
3rd BERRIESANDCHERRIES (30 Fr1) HFNK
2 of 9 7
CRANBRN (Good) 28/12/2024, 2080m, NR 70 to 85. 2:00.4 (58.0, 29.3)
Finished 2/9 btn 2.4m, $17500, Chris Svanosio (Fr7), $3.40
gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st ILLAWONG LARAJAY (Sr1)
2nd HEPHAESTUS PHOENIX (Fr7) 2.4m
3rd PICKET WIRE (Fr1) 1.7m
1 of 8 7
MELTON (Good) 21/12/2024, 2240m, NR 70 to 85. 1:59.7 (57.9, 28.6)
Finished 1/8 $17500, Chris Svanosio (Fr3), $4.60
gate speed, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st HEPHAESTUS PHOENIX (Fr3)
2nd BLUE COMAN NZ (Fr2) 4.2m
3rd ILLAWONG LARAJAY (Fr7) HFNK
8 of 8 29
MELTON (Good) 14/12/2024, 2240m, No NR. 1:59.3 (57.0, 28.5)
Finished 8/8 btn 25.5m, $15000, Chris Svanosio (Fr6), $23.00
restrained after start, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st PERFIDIOUS SUE (Fr5)
2nd ALDEBARAN BROOKE (Fr3) 4.6m
3rd DESTRIER (Fr2) HFNK
6 of 8 27
GEELONG (Good) 15/11/2024, 1609m, 0W/15.0K stake/6 Months 1:58.3 (57.9, 28.5)
Finished 6/8 btn 52.0m, $9000, Ross Payne (Sr1), $6.50
4 back on the pegs at bell, broke under pressure
1st KYVALLEYHONEYBUNNY (Fr5)
2nd NAKEDTRUTH (Fr1) 1.3m
3rd ALDEBARAN BOYD (Fr6) HFHD
2 of 10 22
MELTON (Good) 19/10/2024, 1720m, NR 70 to 85. 1:58.6 (57.1, 28.0)
Finished 2/10 btn 5.9m, $17500, Chris Svanosio (Fr5), $18.00
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell
1st ILLAWONG LARAJAY (Fr7)
2nd HEPHAESTUS PHOENIX (Fr5) 5.9m
3rd EL RESAMO (Fr1) HFNK
3 of 9 14
KILMORE (Good) 27/09/2024, 2180m, NR 70 to 85. 2:01.2 (59.1, 29.9)
Finished 3/9 btn 3.5m, $17500, Chris Svanosio (Fr3), $4.60
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, 3 back on pegs at bell, held up early, used sprint lane, locked wheels, protest lodged 2nd dismissed
1st KEAYANG GUCCI (Fr1)
2nd GRUMPEE (Fr5) 2.5m
3rd HEPHAESTUS PHOENIX (Fr3) 1.0m
1 of 9 N/A
GEELONG (Good) 13/09/2024, 2100m, NR 60 to 69. 2:01.1 (58.7, 29.6)
Finished 1/9 $10000, Chris Svanosio (Fr4), $1.60
gate speed, led, leader at bell, raced roughly under pressure
1st HEPHAESTUS PHOENIX (Fr4)
2nd LEANNE LEEANN (Fr1) SHFHD
3rd GEE CEE CALDER (Sr2) 1.4m