Melton (VIC)
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R8
Hertz Melton Ladyship Cup (group 3) Gr3
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 10:24pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. RBD
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
Mares
PRIZE MONEY
$50,000
 
 
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R8
3 - TALLARAS SHADOW
  • 3 Tallaras Shadow (FR3)
  • D: Jason Ainsworth
  • T: J W Ainsworth
  • 3-4-4-5-4-7-1-5-2-9
21.0 21.0 34.0
$21.00 $21.00 - - $21.00 $34.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: KISS (7) was resuming since August when a big winner at Melton, where she sustained a long run from a rearward position. She should be even better from that performance and looms as the horse to beat again. LOOK LIKE DIAMONDS (6) finished unplaced behind KISS (7) at her latest attempt but she endured a torrid trip and had excuses. Her form prior was sound and she should give a forward showing under these conditions. SURFINGMAKESCENTS (1) is an honest mare that has been placed at her past six starts and is drawn to receive every chance. She finished off well for third behind KISS (7) last outing and is worth a ticket each way. DELIGHTFUL STAR (2) and THE ANSWER (5) have both been racing well in New South Wales and are not without a chance. EARLY SPEED: 6 (possible leader), 1,2,5 RATINGS: 7/ 1,6/ 5/ 2
TODAY'S STATISTICS
29-4-5-3
TRACK
19-1-1-2
DISTANCE
19-1-1-2
TRK / DIST
24-4-3-3
LAST SEASON
14-1-1-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
13%
WIN S/RATE
35%
PLACE S/RATE
98-13-11-10
CAREER
$100,770
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2240
WIN RANGE
14
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 98-13-11-10 13% 35% 8
Distance 19-1-1-2 5% 21% 6
Dist Range 56-6-5-6 11% 30% 8
Track 29-4-5-3 14% 41% 6
Track / Dist 19-1-1-2 5% 21% 6
This Season 14-1-1-1 7% 21% 8
Last Season 24-4-3-3 17% 42% 7
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:54.9MS 7
Distance Best MR 1:54.9MS 6
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Jason Ainsworth
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J W Ainsworth
Trained at: Stawell
Owners: N L (Natasha) Raven
Breeder(s): M P Lenaghan, R K Thompson
Colours: White, Purple Yoke With White Diamonds, Purple Diamond & Sleeves, White Seams & Cuffs
Age/Sex: 7 year old bay mare
Breeding: Shadow Play USA - Gamehigh (Sportswriter USA)
National Rating: NR72
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
9 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 04/10/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 75. 1:53.5 (55.9, 27.9)
Finished 9/12 btn 13.1m, $15000, Jason Ainsworth (Fr3), $21.00
restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st SILVER PISTOL (Sr4)
2nd DHAULAGIRI NZ (Sr5) 5.1m
3rd STRAPPING RED (Fr1) 1.4m
2 of 10 14
MELTON (Good) 27/09/2025, 2240m, NR up to 79. 1:55.0 (56.1, 28.2)
Finished 2/10 btn 12.7m, $15000, Jason Ainsworth (Sr3), $14.00
1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st SOAP AND BUBBLES (Sr2)
2nd TALLARAS SHADOW (Sr3) 12.7m
3rd CENTOFELLIE (Fr7) 6.3m
5 of 11 14
MELTON (Good) 13/09/2025, 1720m, NR up to 79. 1:53.5 (55.2, 27.6)
Finished 5/11 btn 12.4m, $15000, Jason Ainsworth (Sr5), $14.00
pre race swab, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st GOODTIME LIBBY (Fr4)
2nd SOAP AND BUBBLES (Sr2) 2.8m
3rd MONA MIA (Fr5) 2.7m
1 of 8 21
MELTON (Good) 30/08/2025, 2240m, NR up to 79. 1:56.6 (56.7, 28.4)
Finished 1/8 $15000, Jason Ainsworth (Fr5), $51.00
restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell, dropped foot, driver cautioned dropped foot, driver fined unapproved whip use, swabbed
1st TALLARAS SHADOW (Fr5)
2nd MY LITTLE BO (Fr1) 1.6m
3rd SOAP AND BUBBLES (Fr3) HFNK
7 of 11 8
MELTON (Good) 09/08/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:54.7 (55.5, 27.4)
Finished 7/11 btn 9.3m, $10000, Jason Ainsworth (Fr2), $61.00
1 out 2 back at bell
1st CIGANO (Sr3)
2nd CLEAR LEFT NZ (Fr5) 5.2m
3rd CHASING REX (Fr3) HFNK
4 of 12 6
MELTON (Good) 01/08/2025, 1720m, NR 55 to 64. 1:55.0 (57.6, 28.4)
Finished 4/12 btn 6.1m, $7000, Jason Ainsworth (Sr1), $4.40
fractious in score up, warning issued, behind leader at bell, hung in, contact marker pegs, used sprint lane, withstood protest
1st HITTHEROADJACK NZ (Fr6)
2nd CHEERSTOLOU (Fr1) 3.3m
3rd TARA VICTORY NZ (Sr5) 2.6m
5 of 12 14
MELTON (Good) 26/07/2025, 1720m, NR up to 79. 1:55.0 (56.7, 28.3)
Finished 5/12 btn 5.4m, $15000, Jason Ainsworth (Sr1), $10.00
behind leader at bell, used sprint lane, driver fined unapproved whip use
1st LOOK LIKE DIAMONDS (Sr4)
2nd JILLIBY ILLUMINATE NZ (Sr2) 1.0m
3rd OUR PRINCESS DI (Fr1) HFNK
4 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 12/07/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:54.6 (56.3, 28.1)
Finished 4/9 btn 2.3m, $10000, Jason Ainsworth (Fr5), $7.00
pre race swab, restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st MAXNJAX (Fr1)
2nd UBETTA KNOT (Fr6) HD
3rd HEZ ALL ROCK (Sr1) 1.3m
4 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 05/07/2025, 1720m, NR up to 79. 1:54.6 (55.8, 27.4)
Finished 4/9 btn 3.5m, $15000, Jason Ainsworth (Fr3), $26.00
1 out 1 back at bell, used sprint lane
1st SURFINGMAKESCENTS (Sr2)
2nd WINGS ON THE LINE (Fr6) HFHD
3rd SWEET IDEAL (Fr7) HFHD
3 of 11 N/A
MELTON (Good) 28/06/2025, 2240m, NR up to 79. 1:56.3 (57.0, 27.9)
Finished 3/11 btn 1.8m, $15000, Jason Ainsworth (Fr3), $81.00
4 back on the pegs at bell, used sprint lane, shifted in, contact marker pegs, relegated, driver fined $
1st LET HER ROLL (Sr3)
2nd JAZZY MELEA (Fr6) 1.8m
3rd TALLARAS SHADOW (Fr3) 1.7m