Melton (VIC)
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R6
17h20m
Irt Ian Daff Memorial Pace
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 9:20pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 80. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
Mares
PRIZE MONEY
$15,000
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R6
4 - RUBY WINGATE
  • 4 Ruby Wingate (FR4)
  • D: Jack Laugher
  • T: A A Stephens
  • 5-4-5-2-0-0-4-5-5-5
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Great little clash between the mares here where I’m taking a bit of a chance on JAZZY MELEA (6) first-up from a break without a public trial. She showed great gate speed in a number of her runs last preparation and was very competitive with some of the good mares. She was able to lead and win this race last year over the 1720m, with the 2026 edition over the 2240m. LE BELLE BIJOUX (8) has hit the line really nicely in her last two runs and might benefit from a bit of early speed at the top end, UNIQUELY IDEAL (7) is very smart on her day but can be a bit inconsistent and heads back to Melton after an early gallop in last Sunday’s Birchip Pacing Cup, while BRINGSUSJOY (1) was poor last time out, however will appreciate the draw and can be hitting the line hard late into the placings. BACK: JAZZY MELEA (6) – 1 unit (win)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
44-3-7-3
TRACK
24-0-7-2
DISTANCE
24-0-7-2
TRK / DIST
37-7-1-7
LAST SEASON
10-0-1-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
10%
WIN S/RATE
36%
PLACE S/RATE
205-20-24-30
CAREER
$204,775
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2200
WIN RANGE
6
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 205-20-24-30 10% 36% 6
Distance 24-0-7-2 0% 38% 5
Dist Range 105-7-14-20 7% 39% 5
Track 44-3-7-3 7% 30% 5
Track / Dist 24-0-7-2 0% 38% 5
This Season 10-0-1-0 0% 10% 7
Last Season 37-7-1-7 19% 41% 3
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:54.4MS 5
Distance Best MR 1:57.2MS 3
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Jack Laugher
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
A A Stephens
Trained at: Allendale
Owners: A A (Adam) Stephens
Breeder(s): A H Stephens
Colours: Red, White Scorpion, White Sleeves, Red Armbands
Age/Sex: 8 year old brown mare
Breeding: Union Guy USA - Alberts Belle (Albert Albert USA)
National Rating: NR63
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added: Hidez Hood
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
5 of 10 5
SHEPPTN (Good) 08/03/2026, 2190m, NR up to 65. 1:55.9 (58.6, 30.4)
Finished 5/10 btn 15.3m, $12000, Jack Laugher (Sr3), $31.00
vet exam lifetime starts, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st SEA FURY NZ (Sr1)
2nd WITH IN REASON (Fr2) HD
3rd FIRE MARSHALL (Fr6) 8.0m
5 of 7 9
SHEPPTN (Good) 03/03/2026, 2190m, NR 56 to 64. 2:00.1 (57.4, 29.6)
Finished 5/7 btn 5.6m, $7000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $8.50
vet exam lifetime starts, out of position at start, no action taken, restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell, raced roughly under pressure
1st INTRUSION (Fr6)
2nd STARZZZ DESTINY (Fr4) HD
3rd GOOD TOBE LOCKSLEY (Fr2) NK
5 of 10 9
CRANBRN (Rain Affected) 22/02/2026, 2080m, NR 54 to 59. 1:56.4 (57.1, 29.2)
Finished 5/10 btn 14.2m, $6000, Alex Ashwood (Sr3), $3.50
vet exam lifetime starts, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st WILD CARD NZ (Fr1)
2nd STARZZZ DESTINY (Sr2) 2.5m
3rd AUCKLAND RED (Fr6) 4.7m
4 of 7 8
TERANG (Good) 13/02/2026, 2180m, NR 56 to 64. 1:59.5 (56.6, 27.3)
Finished 4/7 btn 8.3m, $7000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $12.00
vet exam lifetime starts, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st KEAYANG WASABI (Fr6)
2nd EASTBRO CHRISSY (Fr7) 2.1m
3rd THE DEVILS FLAME (Fr4) 5.6m
11 of 12 7
BALARAT (Good) 05/02/2026, 2200m, NR 56 to 64. 1:56.8 (56.7, 28.4)
Finished 11/12 btn 26.6m, $7000, Michael Bellman (Fr5), $15.00
vet exam lifetime starts, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st HITTHEROADJACK NZ (Fr7)
2nd TORQUE POWER (Sr2) 3.8m
3rd THE STEEL DRAGON (Fr6) 2.9m
10 of 10 6
BALARAT (Good) 29/01/2026, 1710m, NR 56 to 64. 1:54.2 (56.6, 28.3)
Finished 10/10 btn 25.3m, $7000, Michael Bellman (Fr7), $21.00
restrained after start, 1 out 5 back at bell
1st CRUSADER MISS (Sr1)
2nd WILD BULL NZ (Fr5) 4.3m
3rd GALAXY LASS (Fr6) 1.9m
2 of 8 7
MELTON (Good) 23/01/2026, 2240m, NR up to 65. 1:56.5 (56.7, 28.1)
Finished 2/8 btn HFNK, $7000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $10.00
1 out 1 back at bell
1st BRINGSUSJOY (Fr1)
2nd RUBY WINGATE (Sr1) HFNK
3rd SCHEMING (Fr6) NK
5 of 10 5
GEELONG (Good) 16/01/2026, 1609m, NR 56 to 64. 1:56.5 (55.8, 27.6)
Finished 5/10 btn 8.1m, $7000, Connor Clarke (Sr2), $21.00
3 back on pegs at bell
1st MONTANA PRIDE (Fr1)
2nd MY LITTLE BO (Sr1) 2.3m
3rd CAN BE A RUEBE NZ (Sr3) HFHD
4 of 10 9
HAMILTN (Fast) 11/01/2026, 1660m, NR 56 to 64. 1:54.1 (56.7, 28.2)
Finished 4/10 btn 2.1m, $7000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $10.00
1 out 2 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st METRO ASSASSIN (Fr6)
2nd GRINNING BEACH BOY (Fr4) HD
3rd WILD BULL NZ (Fr5) NK
5 of 11 N/A
MELTON (Good) 02/01/2026, 2240m, NR 57 to 63. 1:55.7 (56.4, 27.4)
Finished 5/11 btn 19.2m, $7000, Connor Clarke (Sr1), $18.00
behind leader at bell
1st PLATINUM JIVE NZ (Fr3)
2nd THE STEEL DRAGON (Fr4) 11.6m
3rd CAN BE A RUEBE NZ (Sr2) HD
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LAST WIN
1 of 8 N/A
GEELONG (Good) 19/12/2025, 1609m, NR 55 to 60. 1:56.0 (55.7, 27.7)
Finished 1/8 $7000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $4.20
restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell, swabbed
1st RUBY WINGATE (Fr5)
2nd STEEL THE MOMENT (Fr6) 4.7m
3rd OOH AH LISTAH (Fr2) 1.9m