Melton (VIC)
4 1 2 5 6
7 3
R6
17h9m
Ranvet Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 7:35pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 70 to 79. PBD/L5$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$15,000
 
 
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R6
2 - FRUGAL FARE
  • 2 Frugal Fare (FR2)
  • D: Ryan Sanderson (C)
  • T: S J O'Donoghue
  • 0-0-3-4-3-4-3-0-5-2
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: You can make a case for every single one of the eight runners, but I’ll side with the in-form CLYMENUS (3). While he’s a bit of an opportunist and often needs things to go his way to win, he looks ready to score in this grade. Two starts ago he chased hard and ran a great second to Keayang Wasabi, and last week looked a huge chance from three back the fence but raced in restricted room and locked wheels when beaten 5m by Tooram Magic. The small field suits and I’d be surprised if he wasn’t in the finish. The grey FRUGAL FARE (2) looks likely to find the lead and would be a good chance if that was the case. He hit the front last start and was nailed in the shadows of the post by ZENARIO (6), who has been in great form all campaign and got a deserved victory. SPRINGFIELD AFFAIR (1) is hardly banging the door down for a win, but does draw nicely and should be positioned to run well.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
11-1-1-2
TRACK
3-0-0-0
DISTANCE
3-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
18-8-2-0
LAST SEASON
9-0-1-3
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
28%
WIN S/RATE
56%
PLACE S/RATE
32-9-5-4
CAREER
$54,264
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 2240
WIN RANGE
15
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 32-9-5-4 28% 56% 4
Distance 3-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 13-4-2-1 31% 54% 4
Track 11-1-1-2 9% 36% 6
Track / Dist 3-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 9-0-1-3 0% 44% 7
Last Season 18-8-2-0 44% 56% 3
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:54.0MS 5
Distance Best MR 1:54.0MS 5
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Ryan Sanderson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
S J O'Donoghue
Trained at: Kialla
Owners: G C Wilson, P Wilson, Latengo Pty Ltd
Breeder(s): D J Sharpe
Colours: White, Orange Diamond & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 8 year old grey gelding
Breeding: Changeover NZ - Lombo Mini Lamouch (Lombo Pocket Watch)
National Rating: NR74
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
2 of 9 13
MELTON (Good) 15/05/2026, 2240m, NMWL6M (NR80) 1:55.8 (56.8, 28.7)
Finished 2/9 btn SHFHD, $8000, Ryan Sanderson (Sr2), $6.50
1 out 2 back at bell, driver fined unapproved whip use
1st ZENARIO (Sr3)
2nd FRUGAL FARE (Sr2) SHFHD
3rd DONMARO NZ (Fr3) 3.5m
5 of 8 14
MELTON (Good) 02/05/2026, 1720m, 1MW 1:55.9 (57.2, 27.5)
Finished 5/8 btn 3.3m, $15000, Ryan Sanderson (Sr3), $8.50
3 back on pegs at bell, no clear run
1st ZANDA MAN (Sr2)
2nd KEAYANG WASABI (Fr5) 1.2m
3rd PRIORITISE (Fr1) HFHD
10 of 11 8
BENDIGO (Good) 18/04/2026, 2150m, NR 67 to 77. 1:58.1 (55.5, 26.1)
Finished 10/11 btn 20.1m, $15000, Jack Laugher (Sr3), $34.00
1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st MAXNJAX (Sr1)
2nd SOAP AND BUBBLES (Sr2) 1.6m
3rd CARDIGAN DAN (Fr1) HFNK
3 of 9 26
MELTON (Good) 10/04/2026, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:56.0 (57.7, 29.2)
Finished 3/9 btn 4.7m, $10000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr2), $7.00
gate speed, behind leader at bell, shifted in, contact marker pegs, used sprint lane, relegated, driver suspended
1st KOSIMO (Fr1)
2nd ZENARIO (Sr2) 4.7m
3rd FRUGAL FARE (Fr2) 3.1m
4 of 8 8
CHARLTN (Good) 15/03/2026, 2570m, No NR. 1:54.6 (55.2, 27.9)
Finished 4/8 btn 14.6m, $20000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr4), $71.00
restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st MIKI TO SUCCESS (Sr1)
2nd SANCHEZ (Fr1) 4.5m
3rd LE SPARTACUS (Fr2) 9.5m
3 of 7 18
MELTON (Good) 07/03/2026, 2240m, NR 75 to 88. 1:57.2 (56.0, 27.2)
Finished 3/7 btn 2.7m, $17500, Ryan Sanderson (Fr3), $16.00
restrained after start, pulled hard, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st ISTHISJUSTFANTASY (Fr7)
2nd ATA RANGI (Fr5) HD
3rd FRUGAL FARE (Fr3) 2.3m
4 of 10 11
SHEPPTN (Good) 17/02/2026, 1690m, NR 60 to 80. 1:55.2 (57.4, 28.7)
Finished 4/10 btn 3.0m, $8000, Ryan Sanderson (Sr3), $3.60
1 out 6 back at bell
1st EDWARDE GRANGE (Fr2)
2nd LE BELLE BIJOUX (Sr4) 2.4m
3rd TEN DA TOUCH NZ (Sr2) HFHD
3 of 8 20
BENDIGO (Good) 06/02/2026, 1650m, NR up to 80 (NMWL6M) 1:54.7 (54.5, 27.2)
Finished 3/8 btn 5.5m, $8000, Ryan Sanderson (Sr1), $11.00
1 out 1 back at bell
1st ODIN (Fr4)
2nd ROYAL APPOINTMENT (Fr5) 1.6m
3rd HUGO ROCKS (Fr3) 3.8m
3rd FRUGAL FARE (Sr1) 3.8m
12 of 12 34
SHEPPTN (Fast) 17/01/2026, 1690m, NR 65 to 79. 1:54.4 (55.1, 27.8)
Finished 12/12 btn 18.2m, $15000, Ryan Sanderson (Sr4), $23.00
1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st HES NO ROMEO NZ (Sr2)
2nd THE BRIDE (Fr3) 1.6m
3rd GOLDEN TRIBE (Sr5) 7.3m
10 of 12 N/A
GNBOWER (Good) 14/12/2025, 2630m, NR up to 95. 1:58.3 (59.1, 29.1)
Finished 10/12 btn 63.3m, $10000, Ryan Sanderson (Sr2), $7.50
3 wide middle with trail, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, broke, last chance to race truly
1st CRIME WRITER (Fr2)
2nd DIAMOND ECLIPSE (Sr5) 1.3m
3rd HERAKLES (Fr4) NK
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LAST WIN
1 of 9 N/A
G DERBY (Good) 25/10/2025, 2230m, No NR. 1:58.0 (57.5, 28.5)
Finished 1/9 $6999, Jack Laugher (Sr2), $5.00
3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st FRUGAL FARE (Sr2)
2nd LAST TANGO IN HEAVEN NZ (Fr6) 1.7m
3rd PRIORITISE (Fr4) 1.3m