Rich Melody (AUS) Horse
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Rich Melody is a 6yo bay gelding (male) from Australia trained by Dion & Raygan Koch, who is based at Strathalbyn 1. He is sired by the stallion Magnus out of the dam Songbird Angel. Rich Melody is yet to break his maiden status, having not won a race yet from 4 attempts. During his most recent race at Strathalbyn on 30th Aug 2026, Rich Melody was ridden by Connor Murtagh and finished 4th, behind the winner Expecto Patronum.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Strathalbyn 30-Aug-26 1350m SOFT 7 R2 3UP MDN-SW $1,950 (of $25,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:27.310, SP: 11.00 In-running: 800m 4th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:37.720 1st Expecto Patronum ( H Grace 58 ) 2nd Strong Minded ( T Pannell 58 ) 2.31L 3rd Khorasan ( K Crowther 56 ) 2.93L 4th Rich Melody ( C Murtagh 58 ) 4.89L See full results | C Murtagh 58kg 4.89L | 4 (9) |
| Murray Bdge 12-Aug-26 1400m HEAVY 8 R2 3UP MDN-SW $2,450 (of $25,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:29.110, SP: 12.00 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 8th, 400m 9th Sectionals: 600m 00:39.390 1st Dirty Deal ( H Grace 58 ) 2nd Khorasan ( K Crowther 56 ) 1.43L 3rd Rich Melody ( C Murtagh 58 ) 3.69L See full results | C Murtagh 58kg 3.69L | 3 (14) |
| Murray Bdge 22-Jul-26 1200m SOFT 5 R1 2UP MDN-SW $925 (of $25,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:13.850, SP: 9.00 In-running: 800m 8th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 00:37.270 1st Scootathewoota ( T J Pannell 57.5 ) 2nd Brazen Queen ( A J Warren 55.5 , Cd 54 ) 0.29L 3rd Noah's Ark ( B King 58 , Cd 56.5 ) 0.72L 8th Rich Melody ( C Murtagh 58 ) 2.67L See full results | C Murtagh 58kg 2.67L | 8 (10) |
| Murray Bdge 04-Jul-26 1200m HEAVY 8 R1 3UP MDN-SW $1,000 (of $50,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:13.030, SP: 71.00 In-running: 800m 3rd, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.880 1st Bel Ragazzo ( C P Murtagh 58 ) 2nd Word Game ( J Holder 55.5 ) 0.43L 3rd Goodlookin' Guru ( T M Johnstone 55.5 ) 1.11L 9th Rich Melody ( B King 58 , Cd 56 ) 6.63L See full results | B King 58kg, Cd 56kg 6.63L | 9 (13) |
| Strathalbyn 25-Jun-26 900m R5 J/O 5 1st Rich Melody ( B King ) 2nd Bay Road Boy ( J B Potter ) | B King | 1 (4) |