Melton (VIC)
1234
5678910
R4
15h37m
Apg Vicbred Super Series (3yo Fillies) 1st Semi Final
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 7:40pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. RBD
RESTRICTIONS
3YO
Fillies
PRIZE MONEY
$15,000
 
 
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R4
8 - MEZZANOTTI
  • 8 Mezzanotti (SR1)
  • D: James Herbertson
  • T: S M McNaulty, J M McNaulty
  • x-3-1-6-2-4-x-5-r-6
151.0151.081.071.081.091.0
$151.00$151.00$81.00$71.00$81.00$91.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: BETTOR BEACH (12) was scintillating when leading effortlessly and darting clear late to win her three-year-old fillies’ heat by a big space at Kilmore. It was clearly, in my mind, the best victory from the three qualifiers and has her as the horse to beat here. Sure, gate 12 isn’t easy, but she’s good enough to overcome it. Stablemate PRE EMINANT (4) was first-up since running second in the Vicbred final as a two-year-old when she got home nicely for second from three back the fence in the same heat. She draws to press forward and is a classy filly who might get the advantage on BETTOR BEACH (12) from the top. MAGELLAN (1) hit the line well from a hopeless position in the BETTOR BEACH (12) heat and draws well in gate one, while CYCLONE JENNI (7) ripped out the best last half and quarter of her race when she absolutely rattled from last to be beaten just 1.8m by HEAVENLY FLYER (2) in the second of the heats. Others to factor in are Emma Stewart runner MY BETTOR HALF (13), Rickie Alchin’s CONCILIATE (10) and qualifier winner ALOT LIKE JEANNIE (5). BACK: PRE EMINANT (4) – 2 units (win)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
1-0-0-0
TRACK
0-0-0-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
6-1-1-2
LAST SEASON
3-0-0-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
11%
WIN S/RATE
44%
PLACE S/RATE
9-1-1-2
CAREER
$8,576
PRIZE MONEY
1740
WIN RANGE
9
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
StatsWin %Place %Rank
Total9-1-1-211%44%10
Distance0-0-0-00%0%N/A
Dist Range2-0-0-00%0%N/A
Track1-0-0-00%0%N/A
Track / Dist0-0-0-00%0%N/A
This Season3-0-0-00%0%N/A
Last Season6-1-1-217%67%7
1st up0-0-0-00%0%N/A
2nd up0-0-0-00%0%N/A
Career Best MR1:58.8MS10
Distance Best MRN/A
Stable Stats
StatsWin %Place %Rank
Driver 12mth---0%0%N/A
James Herbertson
Trainer 12mth---0%0%N/A
S M McNaulty, J M McNaulty
Trained at:Kooreh
Owners:D M Helbers, P A Arnup
Breeder(s):D M Helbers, P A Arnup
Colours:Royal Blue, Red & White Diamonds
Age/Sex:3 year old bay filly
Breeding:Capt Midnight USA - Baby Bliss (Blissfull Hall USA)
National Rating:NR51
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULTDAYRACE DETAILSRESULT
6 of 1026
KILMORE(Good)27/08/2026, 2180m, No NR. 1:58.1 (55.8, 26.7)
Finished 6/10btn 22.0m, $10000, James Herbertson (Sr3), $101.00
5 back on the pegs at bell
1stBETTOR BEACH (Fr4)
2ndPRE EMINANT (Sr1) 13.2m
3rdKEAYANG PASSION (Fr1) 1.3m
r of 1019
MELTON(Good)01/08/2026, 1720m, No NR. 1:51.8 (55.2, 27.9)
Finished r/10btn , $14000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $19.00
inconvenienced, 3 wide early, worked forward, 1 out 1 back at bell, flat tyre, shifted in, locked wheels, pulled up
1stTHE LAST TRIP (Fr7)
2ndDON CRUNCH (Fr2) 48.6m
3rdTRICODE (Sr2) 5.9m
5 of 10205
MARYBRO(Rain Affected)13/07/2026, 1690m, 10.0K 2:01.0 (57.7, 28.1)
Finished 5/10btn 3.9m, $8000, James Herbertson (Fr3), $2.30
gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell, inconvenienced, used sprint lane
1stCOCOSWORLD (Fr5)
2ndDON CRUNCH (Fr6) 1.3m
3rdGIVE FRED A CLAP (Fr4) NK
4 of 912
G DERBY(Good)20/12/2025, 1800m, No NR. 1:56.5 (59.1, 29.9)
Finished 4/9btn 34.3m, $35000, Luke Dunne (Sr2), $11.00
inconvenienced after start, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1stHILLTOP BLOSSOM (Fr1)
2ndCENTREFOLD STAR (Fr3) 4.2m
3rdLARDY DAH LADY (Fr2) 27.9m
2 of 514
G DERBY(Good)08/12/2025, 1800m, No NR. 1:56.3 (56.6, 28.1)
Finished 2/5btn 24.6m, $8000, Luke Dunne (Fr5), $8.50
3 wide early, restrained after start, restrained to rear, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1stHILLTOP BLOSSOM (Fr1)
2ndMEZZANOTTI (Fr5) 24.6m
3rdELLA KATE (Fr2) 10.5m
6 of 715
HORSHAM(Good)24/11/2025, 2200m, 0-1 WIN 1:59.9 (58.9, 29.3)
Finished 6/7btn 8.0m, $6000, James Herbertson (Fr6), $1.90
Contacted own sulky with hindlegs, out of position at start, warning issued, restrained after start, outside leader at bell, 3 wide middle, worked forward, run queried, vets examination after race, condition reported, Follow Up Report
1stZANDA MAN (Sr1)
2ndMISSMALACHITE (Fr1) 1.3m
3rdTELLMEBOUTIT (Fr5) 1.9m
1 of 812
ST.ARND(Good)09/11/2025, 1740m, MAIDEN 1:58.8 (59.1, 29.6)
Finished 1/8 $6000, Luke Dunne (Fr5), $1.80
gate speed, outside leader at bell
1stMEZZANOTTI (Fr5)
2ndJILLIBY UTAH (Fr3) 3.5m
3rdMILLWOOD MIKI (Sr3) 6.5m
3 of 1070
BENDIGO(Good)28/10/2025, 1650m, MAIDEN 1:54.3 (56.0, 27.2)
Finished 3/10btn 6.8m, $6000, James Herbertson (Fr1), $19.00
trainer cautioned gear, gate speed, led, pulled hard, surrendered lead middle, behind leader at bell
1stMOST EXCITING (Fr4)
2ndLE CARDINAL (Sr2) 1.7m
3rdMEZZANOTTI (Fr1) 5.1m
3 of 11N/A
SHEPPTN(Good)19/08/2025, 1690m, MAIDEN 1:57.4 (58.4, 29.0)
Finished 3/11btn 7.3m, $6000, James Herbertson (Fr7), $9.50
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1stSECRET SERVICE AGENT NZ (Sr3)
2ndLISTEN TO THE HAND (Sr4) 5.4m
3rdMEZZANOTTI (Fr7) 1.8m