Melton (VIC)
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3 4 5 6 7 8 9
R2
14h5m
2construct Trot
2240m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 7:04pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 56 to 64. Also eligible claimers eligible under claiming rules with a claiming price between $1000 and $10000 (GST inclusive). PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$7,000
 
 
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R2
7 - DISTANT SUN
  • 7 Distant Sun (FR7)
  • D: Kyle Marshall
  • T: T Abela
  • 4-5-6-5-3-0-6-5-1-2
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Another race where you can make a case for quite a few, but siding with KYVALLEY MICHAEL (9) from the back row. He looks to be the horse contesting the best races of late, and he has been very competitive in doing so. He had no real chance last weekend when settling at the tail in a race won by leader Vici Bloom, but before that sat parked and only went down 4.6m to Sky Flair, who has won again since. That was in a 0-75 ratings race, and this is a drop back to a 56-64 event. The in-form DISTANT SUN (7) is a good chance despite the wide gate. He was a big winner two starts back for Blake Pace when unleashing a great turn of foot to run down Ox Knox at Kilmore, and was very brave when second to SEBASTIANS WAITING (8) at the same track when bringing up the running line from near the tail on August 6. The latter ruined his chances of back-to-back wins when galloping early last start but was only beaten 11.2m and is a handy type, while SCAR (4) might be a chance to get down to the fence and perhaps heads the rest of the winning chances. BACK: KYVALLEY MICHAEL (9) – 1 unit (win)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
11-0-1-1
TRACK
8-0-1-1
DISTANCE
8-0-1-1
TRK / DIST
13-2-1-1
LAST SEASON
13-1-3-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
15%
WIN S/RATE
39%
PLACE S/RATE
41-6-6-4
CAREER
$48,112
PRIZE MONEY
1690 - 2230
WIN RANGE
15
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 41-6-6-4 15% 39% 5
Distance 8-0-1-1 0% 25% 7
Dist Range 29-4-4-4 14% 41% 6
Track 11-0-1-1 0% 18% 7
Track / Dist 8-0-1-1 0% 25% 7
This Season 13-1-3-1 8% 38% 6
Last Season 13-2-1-1 15% 31% 6
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR1:58.4MS 3
Distance Best MR TR2:02.7MS 8
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Kyle Marshall
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
T Abela
Trained at: Balliang
Owners: Evolution Lodge Pty Ltd, C Cauchi
Breeder(s): R J Burchell, J D Burchell
Colours: Blue, Yellow & Red V, Evolution Lodge Logo, Yellow Collar & Sleeves, Red Armband.
Age/Sex: 5 year old brown gelding
Breeding: Lucky Chucky (US) - Itsgettingcalder (Ganymede (fra))
National Rating: NR62
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
2 of 7 7
KILMORE (Good) 06/08/2026, 2180m, NR 56 to 64. 2:01.7 (59.7, 28.7)
Finished 2/7 btn 3.4m, $6000, Chris Alford (Fr6), $2.80
restrained after start, 6 back on the pegs at bell
1st SEBASTIANS WAITING (Fr1)
2nd DISTANT SUN (Fr6) 3.4m
3rd KARBINE (Fr7) 8.0m
1 of 10 47
KILMORE (Good) 30/07/2026, 1690m, NR 49 to 53. 1:58.4 (58.5, 29.7)
Finished 1/10 $6000, Blake Pace (Sr2), $7.00
1 out 2 back at bell
1st DISTANT SUN (Sr2)
2nd OX KNOX (Fr5) 5.6m
3rd JESSICAS STORY (Fr1) 6.0m
5 of 12 8
MELTON (Good) 13/06/2026, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:59.3 (58.4, 29.2)
Finished 5/12 btn 20.3m, $15000, Chris Alford (Fr5), $19.00
restrained after start, 1 out 5 back at bell
1st ARTIGAS (Fr3)
2nd CARLA PIXIE NZ (Sr4) 7.0m
3rd FARROKH (Sr3) 7.7m
6 of 9 6
GEELONG (Good) 05/06/2026, 2100m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:59.7 (58.3, 29.4)
Finished 6/9 btn 27.4m, $7000, Chris Alford (Fr6), $10.00
gate speed, 3 wide early, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st WITH APLOMB (Fr4)
1st CARLA PIXIE NZ (Fr3)
3rd LEANNE LEEANN (Fr5) 16.4m
11 of 11 6
MELTON (Good) 30/05/2026, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:57.9 (59.4, 29.9)
Finished 11/11 btn 100.5m, $15000, Jodi Quinlan (Sr1), $8.50
checked and broke, trailed field, tailed off at bell
1st JOHNS BOY NZ (Sr4)
2nd SHES SKY HIGH (Fr5) 9.7m
3rd KAMARAN (Fr4) NK
3 of 7 13
CRANBRN (Good) 24/05/2026, 2110m, No NR. 2:03.1 (58.8, 30.2)
Finished 3/7 btn 5.7m, $6000, Nathan Jack (40 Fr1), $3.10
1 out 2 back at bell
1st MISTA WALKER (10 Fr1)
2nd KYVALLEY MISTY (FT Fr1) 3.0m
3rd DISTANT SUN (40 Fr1) 2.7m
5 of 9 9
MARYBRO (Good) 11/05/2026, 2690m, NR 55 or better. 2:01.7 (59.4, 29.7)
Finished 5/9 btn 26.0m, $8000, Jodi Quinlan (10 Fr1), $10.00
worked forward, led, withstood challenge, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell, quer driving tactics
1st ANTONOV NZ (10 Fr3)
2nd JOHNS BOY NZ (30 Fr2) 5.1m
3rd WATCH AND ACT (FT Fr1) 10.9m
6 of 10 10
MELTON (Good) 02/05/2026, 2240m, NMW 1:59.5 (61.1, 30.8)
Finished 6/10 btn 11.2m, $15000, Chris Alford (Sr3), $26.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st MAC FLICK (Fr4)
2nd IM ABOVE THE LAW (Fr5) 2.7m
3rd CLAUDYS HERO (Sr2) HD
5 of 10 12
BENDIGO (Good) 22/04/2026, 2150m, NR 56 to 64. 1:58.4 (58.6, 29.5)
Finished 5/10 btn 12.5m, $7000, Jodi Quinlan (Fr6), $11.00
gate speed, pulled hard, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st MUSKEE (Sr2)
2nd WATCH AND ACT (Fr2) 7.4m
3rd FAITH FULL (Fr4) HFHD
4 of 9 N/A
MARYBRO (Good) 10/04/2026, 2190m, NR 55 or better. 2:02.2 (57.6, 29.3)
Finished 4/9 btn 8.1m, $8000, Jodi Quinlan (FT Fr3), $5.50
behind leader at bell
1st IM ABOVE THE LAW (FT Fr2)
2nd GEE CEE CALDER (20 Fr1) 3.0m
3rd OUR MARVELLA NZ (20 Fr3) 2.2m