Multiple stakes-winning filly Melt has returned to the Pukekohe stable of Nigel Tiley after a disappointing stint with leading Sydney trainer Chris Waller.

The daughter of Iffraaj was unplaced in all three of her Australian starts and has returned to New Zealand in preparation for some spring targets. However, the talented three-year-old will need to undergo some rehabilitation to resolve a foot issue.

“She arrived back last Wednesday,” Tiley said. “It’s definitely great to have a quality filly like her return to the stable.”

“She has arrived home with an issue with her foot, which we are going to rectify and then we will give her a spell and then bring her back for the spring.”