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Melton

Wed, Dec 31 2025

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R1 6:43pm GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND TROT (YOUNG GUNS SERIES - RATINGS EXEMPT)
$8,000 NR up to 49. PBD/NR/L4$ TROTTERS
1ST LEG EARLY QUADDIE
2240 Mobile
No. Form Horse Trainer Driver Class LPI Rank Odds
1 890705 JOEY BEE Em 1 Dr: Katrina Fitzpatrick   10
2 735477 ALLWATFUNJINGLES  Dr: Luke Dunne Steve Alexandrou Luke Dunne (C) 11% 2
3 883603 PLEASE LAYLA  Dr: Ewa Justice John Justice Ewa Justice (C) 11% 9
4 261312 PIESRIDINGSHOTGUN  Dr: Liam Older Brad Angove Liam Older (C) 39% 2
5 14650s JUST ABIT DUSTY  Dr: Connor Clarke Alison Alford Connor Clarke (C) 11% 7
6 022992 TE AMO  Dr: Ryan Sanderson Fred Spiteri Ryan Sanderson (C) 22% 6
7 540121 WITH APLOMB  Dr: Jordan Leedham Steve Cleave Jordan Leedham (C) 6% 4
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8 073683 ALDEBARAN SARIAH  Dr: Ryan Backhouse Monique Burnett Ryan Backhouse (C) 10
9 514207 MANDA KYVALLEY  Dr: Tasmyn Potter Brent Lilley Tasmyn Potter (C) 5
10 94s724 BAR TAB  Dr: Sean O'Sullivan E Brosnan, R J Brosnan Sean O'Sullivan  8
11 465138 SILENT REVERIE  Dr: Taylor Youl Joe Vassallo Taylor Youl (C) 1
SELECTIONS: WITH APLOMB (7), JUST ABIT DUSTY (5), TE AMO (6), PIESRIDINGSHOTGUN (4)

OVERVIEW: WITH APLOMB (7) has returned from Queensland in peak form and appears to be one of the leading chances again. She dominated her rivals at the end when she defeated PIESRIDINGSHOTGUN (4) at Bendigo last outing. JUST ABIT DUSTY (5) is resuming since September and joins trainer Alison Alford. He was impressive at the trials at Melton recently and won a trial at Bacchus Marsh on Saturday. He has a lot of ability when he is able to put it altogether so he must be kept safe. TE AMO (6) broke stride twice in succession prior to a close second behind Hillwinsome at Cranbourne, where he was held up behind the tiring leader on the home turn but finished off well. He is a winning chance if he puts in a fool proof display. PIESRIDINGSHOTGUN (4) is a fast beginner and appears to be the likely leader. He had his chance after leading behind WITH APLOMB (7) last outing but his overall form is sound.

EARLY SPEED: 4 (likely leader), 3,5

RATINGS: 5,7/ 6/ 4/ 10/ 9,11