Melton (VIC)
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R2
14h0m
Logical Staffing Solutions Nmw Pace
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:07pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
0W/15.0K stake RBD
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$15,000
 
 
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R2
6 - KATUNGA EXPRESS
  • 6 Katunga Express (FR6)
  • D: Ellen Tormey
  • T: J B Tormey
  • 4-5-1-6-1-7-2-9-2-1
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: DANCE AFFAIR (4) makes his return to the races here and I fancy he might be able to work to the lead and prove hard to catch. He hasn’t drawn the front row for a number of runs, but when he last did, he was able to spear forward and find the top. I liked his latest trial when he led and was only beaten 4.3m into second by Hoorah Philtra, who we saw win super impressively at Melton last weekend. He’s got some form around some nice horses from last preparation, and he might come up a decent price here in another wide-open event. LILLY LOTUS (5) ran a great second to Intrusion on her return last time out and she looks capable of winning a race like this, IDEAL BANDIT (1) rounded up a weaker field to prevail easily at Shepparton last time and has the gate speed to race prominently here, while BIZZNESS CLASS (7) was a big winner in a good race at Mildura last start and is flying, but has a horror draw. BACK: DANCE AFFAIR (4) – 1 unit (each-way)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
3-0-1-1
TRACK
0-0-0-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
23-1-2-5
LAST SEASON
7-2-2-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
16%
WIN S/RATE
51%
PLACE S/RATE
43-7-8-7
CAREER
$42,886
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 1750
WIN RANGE
16
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 43-7-8-7 16% 51% 8
Distance 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 15-0-5-3 0% 53% 11
Track 3-0-1-1 0% 67% 2
Track / Dist 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 7-2-2-0 29% 57% 2
Last Season 23-1-2-5 4% 35% 11
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:53.2MS 1
Distance Best MR N/A
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Ellen Tormey
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J B Tormey
Trained at: Junortoun
Owners: P A Lawlor, J C Lawlor
Breeder(s): D J Poole, S B Poole, F R Barker, P F Barker
Colours: Black, Pink 'Pacing For Pink' Logo And Sleeves
Age/Sex: 5 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Sweet Lou USA - Manellira (Art Major USA)
National Rating: NR63
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
1 of 10 8
BALARAT (Good) 23/04/2026, 1710m, NR 50 to 55. 1:53.9 (56.5, 28.2)
Finished 1/10 $6000, Abby Sanderson (Sr2), $3.80
1 out 2 back at bell, swabbed
1st KATUNGA EXPRESS (Sr2)
2nd HURRIKANE DUSTY (Fr4) 16.7m
3rd CALEDONIAN RANGER (Fr2) 1.6m
2 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 15/04/2026, 1720m, NR 56 to 64. 1:55.6 (57.9, 28.9)
Finished 2/9 btn 3.9m, $7000, Ellen Tormey (Fr5), $3.00
hung out after start, outside leader at bell
1st PERCESSION (Fr2)
2nd KATUNGA EXPRESS (Fr5) 3.9m
3rd MICHEN ROY (Sr1) HD
9 of 10 22
BENDIGO (Good) 08/04/2026, 1650m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:52.9 (54.3, 26.5)
Finished 9/10 btn 25.3m, $8000, Ellen Tormey (Fr5), $31.00
gate speed, caught wide early , restrained to rear, 6 back on the pegs at bell
1st KEAYANG RENEGADE (Fr6)
2nd ROYAL APPOINTMENT (Sr2) 9.5m
3rd OZZIE CORKA (Sr3) 3.0m
2 of 11 9
SHEPPTN (Good) 17/03/2026, 1690m, NR 55 to 60. 1:54.7 (58.1, 28.9)
Finished 2/11 btn 1.4m, $8000, Ellen Tormey (Sr4), $14.00
1 out 4 back at bell
1st WITH IN REASON (Sr3)
2nd KATUNGA EXPRESS (Sr4) 1.4m
3rd MICHEN ROY (Sr2) 2.3m
7 of 10 5
SHEPPTN (Good) 08/03/2026, 2190m, NR up to 65. 1:55.9 (58.6, 30.4)
Finished 7/10 btn 27.7m, $12000, Ellen Tormey (Fr3), $5.50
gate speed, led, leader at bell, Gave ground over concluding stages
1st SEA FURY NZ (Sr1)
2nd WITH IN REASON (Fr2) HD
3rd FIRE MARSHALL (Fr6) 8.0m
1 of 10 31
SHEPPTN (Good) 03/03/2026, 1690m, NR 50 to 55. 1:54.9 (57.3, 28.9)
Finished 1/10 $6000, Abby Sanderson (Fr6), $26.00
1 out 2 back at bell
1st KATUNGA EXPRESS (Fr6)
2nd EYE SEE PHILTRA (Fr4) 4.9m
3rd SHEZAGLAMOURGIRL (Fr5) 5.4m
6 of 9 45
CRANBRN (Good) 31/01/2026, 1609m, NR up to 59. 1:53.5 (56.3, 29.2)
Finished 6/9 btn 12.4m, $10000, Ellen Tormey (Fr6), $23.00
gate speed, worked forward, led, surrendered lead middle, behind leader at bell
1st ROLINGINTHEDEEP (Fr2)
2nd LILSTREPO (Fr4) 3.2m
3rd IM BUTTER BLUE (Fr1) 3.4m
1 of 10 1
BENDIGO (Good) 17/12/2025, 1650m, 2-4 WINS 1:53.2 (55.7, 27.9)
Finished 1/10 $6000, Ellen Tormey (Fr6), $4.80
vets examination before race, gate speed, led, leader at bell, swabbed, vets examination after race
1st KATUNGA EXPRESS (Fr6)
2nd ANAKIN (Sr1) 4.6m
3rd THEROCKGOD (Sr3) 2.4m
5 of 11 8
SWANHIL (Good) 16/12/2025, 1750m, NR 50 to 55. 1:54.7 (57.1, 28.7)
Finished 5/11 btn 5.6m, $6000, Ellen Tormey (Sr4), $4.80
1 out 5 back at bell, held up early, vets examination after race
1st LOMBOK (Sr2)
2nd LONGTAN VIPER (Fr1) 3.8m
3rd ESCOBAR NZ (Fr2) 1.3m
4 of 9 N/A
CHARLTN (Good) 08/12/2025, 1609m, NR 50 to 55. 1:55.9 (56.7, 27.8)
Finished 4/9 btn 5.5m, $6000, Ellen Tormey (Sr1), $4.80
3 back on pegs at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st MAAS BETTING AGAIN (Fr2)
2nd FAIR CHANCE (Sr3) HFNK
3rd VAPAR BRENDA (Fr1) 4.7m