Melton (VIC)
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
R5
17h47m
Nevele R Stud Pace
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 8:13pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 71. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$15,000
 
 
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R5
7 - IDEAL MOTH
  • 7 Ideal Moth (FR7)
  • D: Damian Wilson
  • T: D R Wilson
  • 4-5-9-x-0-7-4-4-9-4
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: I AM THE STORM (9) looks like running a short-priced favourite here for leading trainer Emma Stewart after a strong start to the campaign that has seen three good wins and a brave fourth when doing plenty of work in a frantic race here at Melton on August 8. He was only beaten 5.8m there and never really got much peace after eventually working to the top on the back of a rapid lead time. This is suitable and he’s sure to go close. OLLIES THE BOSS (1) hasn’t won a race this preparation, but looks ready and draws for a lovely trip. He chased home the impressive Words here on August 7 and has racked up five placings from six starts this time in. GUNFORHIRE (2) was a bit plain last time at Terang, but his effort prior when fourth to Rocknroll Willow was very good from the back and he now gets the services of Ewa Justice, who has won on him before. MIGHTY JOLT (5) has been sparingly raced since joining the Dean Braun barn, but did run a cracker for second on debut for the stable back in late March when he led from this draw. Keep safe. BACK: MULTI – I AM THE STORM/VERBICI/I AM WILMA – 4 units (win)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
18-0-0-2
TRACK
13-0-0-1
DISTANCE
13-0-0-1
TRK / DIST
24-7-1-3
LAST SEASON
6-0-0-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
23%
WIN S/RATE
34%
PLACE S/RATE
35-8-1-3
CAREER
$52,506
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2190
WIN RANGE
21
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 35-8-1-3 23% 34% 4
Distance 13-0-0-1 0% 8% 7
Dist Range 22-4-0-1 18% 23% 8
Track 18-0-0-2 0% 11% 9
Track / Dist 13-0-0-1 0% 8% 7
This Season 6-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Last Season 24-7-1-3 29% 46% 2
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 7
Distance Best MR 1:57.4MS 7
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Damian Wilson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
D R Wilson
Trained at: Byrnrside
Owners: L A Parker, I Parker
Breeder(s): L A Parker, I Parker
Colours: Black & White Checks, Yellow Sleeves
Age/Sex: 4 year old bay mare
Breeding: American Ideal USA - Flying Moth (Art Major USA)
National Rating: NR68 (A63)
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
4 of 8 7
MELTON (Good) 01/08/2026, 2240m, NR 58 to 66. 1:56.7 (56.1, 27.2)
Finished 4/8 btn 11.2m, $10000, Damian Wilson (Sr1), $31.00
pre race warm up, outside leader at bell
1st STAR VISION (Fr3)
2nd MOUNT BARKER BOY (Fr6) HFHD
3rd WILD CARD NZ (Fr4) 8.7m
9 of 10 9
MELTON (Good) 25/07/2026, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:52.4 (55.3, 28.1)
Finished 9/10 btn 21.2m, $15000, Damian Wilson (Fr4), $34.00
pre race warm up, 1 out 2 back at bell, inconvenienced
1st ENJOY LIFE (Sr3)
2nd ROYAL APPOINTMENT (Fr1) 6.7m
3rd HIGHLANDHARTBREAKA (Fr2) 1.3m
4 of 8 5
KILMORE (Good) 16/07/2026, 2180m, NR up to 75. 2:00.8 (55.6, 27.7)
Finished 4/8 btn 4.6m, $8000, Damian Wilson (Fr5), $10.00
restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st CLYMENUS NZ (Sr1)
2nd SPRINGFIELD AFFAIR (Fr6) NK
3rd HITCH TO HIS STAR (Fr7) 3.5m
4 of 10 14
MELTON (Rain Affected) 11/07/2026, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:57.3 (59.3, 30.3)
Finished 4/10 btn 9.0m, $10000, Damian Wilson (Sr3), $41.00
3 back on pegs at bell, held up early
1st SWEET IRISH LOCH (Fr2)
2nd OLLIES THE BOSS (Fr4) 1.0m
3rd HUGO ROCKS (Fr6) 7.6m
7 of 11 14
MELTON (Good) 27/06/2026, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:54.2 (56.1, 27.5)
Finished 7/11 btn 9.8m, $15000, Damian Wilson (Fr1), $12.00
gate speed, led, withstood challenge, leader at bell
1st KEAYANG SWEETHEART (Fr4)
2nd STARZZZ DESTINY (Sr1) 4.1m
3rd LILLY LOTUS (Fr2) 3.7m
11 of 11 175
MELTON (Good) 13/06/2026, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:54.3 (56.2, 28.0)
Finished 11/11 btn 27.0m, $10000, Damian Wilson (Sr3), $34.00
5 back on the pegs at bell, cast plate (lost shoe), inconvenienced
1st CLYMENUS NZ (Sr2)
2nd HUGO ROCKS (Fr5) 8.5m
3rd THESTATESMAN (Sr1) HFNK
9 of 9 14
MELTON (Good) 20/12/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:57.0 (56.8, 28.9)
Finished 9/9 btn 10.4m, $12000, Damian Wilson (Sr1), $10.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st WATTLEBANK ARNIE NZ (Fr2)
2nd TRIPLE ROCK SAINT NZ (Fr5) 1.7m
3rd HEZ ALL ROCK (Fr1) HD
5 of 10 10
MELTON (Good) 06/12/2025, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:56.7 (57.6, 29.8)
Finished 5/10 btn 8.1m, $15000, Damian Wilson (Fr3), $8.50
gate speed, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st CURYO GENTLEMAN (Fr6)
2nd KARTIARE (Sr3) 3.3m
3rd HERAKLES (Fr5) 1.6m
4 of 12 11
BENDIGO (Good) 26/11/2025, 2150m, No NR. 1:57.7 (57.1, 28.4)
Finished 4/12 btn 2.4m, $15000, Damian Wilson (Fr4), $3.10
gate speed, behind leader at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st CARRAMAR TITMUS (Fr3)
2nd BRINGSUSJOY (Sr5) 1.0m
3rd SEA SALT (Fr7) NK
8 of 12 N/A
MELTON (Good) 15/11/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:57.3 (56.1, 27.7)
Finished 8/12 btn 10.5m, $15000, Damian Wilson (Fr3), $11.00
gate speed, caught wide early , worked forward, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st SURFE LA MER (Fr1)
2nd ALIFETIMEFORLIVING (Fr4) HD
3rd LETS GO LORNA (Sr3) 2.0m
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LAST WIN
1 of 9 N/A
SHEPPTN (Rain Affected) 16/09/2025, 2190m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:57.4 (57.1, 28.9)
Finished 1/9 $8000, Damian Wilson (Sr1), $2.70
1 out 3 back at bell
1st IDEAL MOTH (Sr1)
2nd COTCHINELLIE (Fr4) 5.3m
3rd ALWAYSBEALADY (Sr2) HD