Melton (VIC)
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R2
11h1m
Prydes Easifeed Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:02pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 56 to 64. PBD/NR(56-59)/NR(60-64)
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$7,000
 
 
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R2
9 - JUST AS WELL NZ
  • 9 Just As Well NZ (Em 1) (SR-)
  • D: Liam Older (C)
  • T: J Tabone
  • 0-6-6-5-6-8-7-9-3-5
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: FRANCO NICKELBACK (13) had his unbeaten record broken after galloping at the start at Bendigo last time, but did a super job in defeat. He recorded a race-fastest 55.13 last half in running fifth, beaten just 9.2m. While I hate the draw over the 1720m trip, his prior wins have been outstanding and he looks a talent. LAMBRO MACH (1) is crying out to win a race, but ruined his chances at Geelong last Friday by making a break at the start. While he’s in danger of being crossed early here, he looks a great chance if not buried away on the fence. He’s in good form. EYENEEDTHAT (4) was beaten as a short-priced favourite at Hamilton, but was caught parked there and was only grabbed late, while GUNFORHIRE (8) ran well first-up in a hot race at Ballarat and can figure late if the breaks come his way.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
23-2-2-2
TRACK
17-2-1-1
DISTANCE
16-2-1-1
TRK / DIST
19-1-1-2
LAST SEASON
7-0-0-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
13%
WIN S/RATE
36%
PLACE S/RATE
110-14-15-11
CAREER
$154,587
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2200
WIN RANGE
6
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 110-14-15-11 13% 36% 11
Distance 17-2-1-1 12% 24% 10
Dist Range 71-9-9-6 13% 34% 10
Track 23-2-2-2 9% 26% 8
Track / Dist 16-2-1-1 13% 25% 9
This Season 7-0-0-1 0% 14% 12
Last Season 19-1-1-2 5% 21% 10
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:52.1MS 1
Distance Best MR 1:52.1MS 1
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Liam Older
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J Tabone
Trained at: Ingliston
Owners: J Tabone, L Tabone, J Tabone
Breeder(s): R J Butt, M E Thompson, M Treleaven
Colours: Dark Blue, White Diamond Sash & White Diamonds On Sleeves
Age/Sex: 8 year old brown mare
Breeding: Well Said USA - Justalittlebettor (NZ) (Bettors Delight USA)
National Rating: NR61
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
5 of 12 17
BENDIGO (Good) 18/04/2026, 1650m, NR 58 to 66. 1:55.3 (57.1, 27.4)
Finished 5/12 btn 4.5m, $10000, Jordan Leedham (Fr1), $15.00
pre race swab, gate speed, led, surrendered lead middle, behind leader at bell, hung out under pressure, deafeners failed to release, run queried
1st WILLOWS GIRL (Fr7)
2nd IM DOWNBYTHEBEACH NZ (Fr6) 1.7m
3rd KIA ORA BEAUTY (Sr1) HD
3 of 9 11
BENDIGO (Good) 01/04/2026, 1650m, NR 60 to 75. 1:53.9 (55.3, 27.1)
Finished 3/9 btn 2.4m, $8000, Jordan Leedham (Fr2), $21.00
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st HES NO ROMEO NZ (Sr1)
2nd DRESSED IN GOLD NZ (Fr6) HFNK
3rd JUST AS WELL NZ (Fr2) 1.7m
9 of 10 44
MELTON (Good) 21/03/2026, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:54.9 (57.0, 27.9)
Finished 9/10 btn 21.8m, $10000, Jordan Leedham (Fr1), $8.00
pre race swab, gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st HITTHEROADJACK NZ (Fr5)
2nd DELIGHTFUL CHARM (Fr2) 2.6m
3rd MONTANA PRIDE (Sr2) HFNK
7 of 12 6
BALARAT (Good) 05/02/2026, 2200m, NR 56 to 64. 1:56.8 (56.7, 28.4)
Finished 7/12 btn 15.6m, $7000, Chris Alford (Fr2), $7.50
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell
1st HITTHEROADJACK NZ (Fr7)
2nd TORQUE POWER (Sr2) 3.8m
3rd THE STEEL DRAGON (Fr6) 2.9m
8 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 30/01/2026, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:54.0 (55.8, 28.0)
Finished 8/9 btn 46.3m, $10000, Chris Alford (Fr1), $8.50
pre race swab, gate speed, hung out after start, 3 back on pegs at bell, checked
1st TIMBIMBOO NZ (Fr5)
2nd ODIN (Sr2) 1.5m
3rd CELESTIAL ZODIAC (Fr4) 4.5m
6 of 10 8
MELTON (Good) 23/01/2026, 1720m, NR up to 80 (NMWL6M) 1:53.5 (56.7, 28.3)
Finished 6/10 btn 4.0m, $10000, Chris Alford (Fr3), $23.00
gate speed, led, surrendered lead middle, leader at bell
1st SOHO DARKNSTORMY (Fr6)
2nd OOH AH LISTAH (Fr1) 2.4m
3rd JACCKA CONNOR NZ (Sr1) HD
5 of 10 27
KILMORE (Good) 15/01/2026, 1690m, NR 56 to 62. 1:57.6 (58.8, 29.9)
Finished 5/10 btn 10.0m, $7000, Jordan Leedham (Sr1), $34.00
held up early, used sprint lane, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st KIA ORA BEAUTY (Sr4)
2nd HITTHEROADJACK NZ (Sr2) 5.3m
3rd GALAXY LASS (Fr3) 1.3m
6 of 8 7
GEELONG (Good) 19/12/2025, 1609m, NR 55 to 60. 1:56.0 (55.7, 27.7)
Finished 6/8 btn 13.9m, $7000, Jordan Leedham (Fr7), $11.00
restrained after start, pulled hard, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st RUBY WINGATE (Fr5)
2nd STEEL THE MOMENT (Fr6) 4.7m
3rd OOH AH LISTAH (Fr2) 1.9m
6 of 6 21
GEELONG (Good) 12/12/2025, 1609m, NR 65 to 75. 1:54.9 (56.9, 28.4)
Finished 6/6 btn 8.4m, $15000, Chris Alford (Fr4), $9.50
gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st ALWAYS THE SHOWMAN (Fr5)
2nd EMILY VINCENT (Sr1) NK
3rd TOORAM MAGIC (Fr3) 1.8m
10 of 10 N/A
GEELONG (Good) 21/11/2025, 1609m, NR 60 to 75. 1:53.6 (56.3, 28.2)
Finished 10/10 btn 19.5m, $15000, Michael Bellman (Fr7), $34.00
gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st MY UNCLE STAN (Sr1)
2nd STRAPPING RED (Sr2) 3.0m
3rd GOLDEN SHOOZ (Sr3) 1.1m
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LAST WIN
1 of 9 N/A
BENDIGO (Good) 04/01/2025, 1650m, NR up to 95. 1:54.6 (55.1, 27.2)
Finished 1/9 $15000, Chris Alford (Fr5), $7.50
pre race swab, gate speed, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st JUST AS WELL NZ (Fr5)
2nd NORMS LADY (Fr3) 3.0m
3rd VEE EM GEE MACRAY (Fr6) HFNK