Melton Race 3 - Irt Cranbourne 10000 Pace (1St Heat)
HARLEY LANE (1) comes through the Nutrien series where she placed in a heat before a midfield finish from a tough draw in the final. Went into that series off a Cranbourne win and has the gate speed to take advantage of the ace draw. PICK UP ELVIS (5) looks promising having scored easily when resuming at Ballarat. That was just his second start so has plenty of upside. ATA RANGI (7) draws wide but is racing well with a string of top-three finishes including a win here two back. GALAXY LASS (10) will be fitter for the last outing and had been solid behind some subsequent Group winners prior.

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into sixth behind Ivseenheavenslight at this track over 2240m in a 3yo LR No NR F on April 11 at $26. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr5) over 1720m at this track beaten 6 m by Ivseenheavenslight (2:03.00) in 3yo No NR F on April 4 at $41. Major player from this draw.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $125,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $26.00 |
3/6 | 04/04/2025 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $41.00 |
1/11 | 23/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $1.90 |
2/9 | 16/03/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | G Batsakis | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $18.00 |
1/5 | 02/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 23/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Adam Shaw
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track beaten 12 m by Telern Lofty (2:04.10) in 0-1 WIN on April 4 at $101. Two runs back won by 2.75 m after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Geelong (1:57.20) beating Festinalente in NR 43 to 49 on March 28 at $19. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A J Shaw | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $101.00 |
1/9 | 28/03/2025 | 5 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | A J Shaw | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |
8/12 | 23/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | A J Shaw | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 26.8L | $51.00 |
4/8 | 16/03/2025 | 2 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | A J Shaw | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
5/10 | 14/03/2025 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A J Shaw | 1:56.9 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $151.00 |
6/8 | 02/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | A J Shaw | 2:01.5 | 6 |
| 16.0L | $23.00 |
2/4 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Adam Shaw | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 08/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Adam Shaw | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1650m after showing early pace at Bendigo, at the bell was leading 1.55 beaten 5.5 m by Keayang Payton (1:57.40) in NR 50 to 55 on April 16 at $15. Before that, 6th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track beaten 40 m by The Highlight Reel (2:01.20) in 3yo No NR CG on April 4 at $101. Can feature.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 16/04/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
6/6 | 04/04/2025 | 21 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 38.6L | $101.00 |
6/10 | 14/03/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 20.1L | $34.00 |
1/9 | 07/03/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $13.00 |
6/12 | 23/02/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:02.6 | 4 |
| 19.4L | $26.00 |
3/11 | 07/02/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $34.00 |
3/6 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | John Justice | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Ewajustice | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding who is showing promise. Showed plenty of ability first up tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; posted a big 14 m win (Fr1) at Ballarat (2:41.00) beating Segui Le Stella in 3yo MAIDEN on April 17 at $3.20 at the bell was 3rd-6.15. Can win again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 17/04/2025 | 188 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $3.20 |
1/8 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Dunn | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
3/4 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2106m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 17.5L | $0.00 | ||
8/8 | 11/10/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 57.8L | $4.60 |

Driver: Amy Day
Stats
Comments
Finished up last campaign with a win at Hamilton, and continued with decent results this campaign with a first-up effort was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr6) over 2160m at Hamilton was 7th-12.7 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Goodtime Mach (2:39.80) in NR 45 to 53 on March 26 at $9. Then last start 4th (Sr2) over 2190m at Mt Gambier was 7th-8.9m 3WNC at the bell, beaten 1.2 m by Heavy Metal Hammer (2:43.30) in NR 45 to 53 on April 11 at $8.50. Place best.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 11/04/2025 | 16 | NR 45 to 53 | $7,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Amy Day | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $8.50 |
3/10 | 26/03/2025 | 259 | NR 45 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
1/6 | 10/07/2024 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | A M Day | 2:02.7 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
5/8 | 01/07/2024 | 6 | NR up to 54 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | A M Day | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $4.00 |
4/9 | 25/06/2024 | 8 | 0 Wins of $4501 or more | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | A M Day | 2:01.7 | 7 |
| 8.9L | $31.00 |
7/10 | 17/06/2024 | 11 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | N R Jack | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $101.00 |
5/7 | 10/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R J Alchin | 0 |
| 17.6L | $0.00 | ||
8/9 | 03/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R J Alchin | 0 |
| 19.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1720m at this track beaten 9 m by Poppy Wah Wah (2:00.10) in NR 60 to 69 on April 12 at $13. Two runs back won by a nose (Sr1) at this track (2:04.10) beating Capitalism in 0-1 WIN on April 4 at $7. Among the chances.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/11 | 12/04/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $13.00 |
1/10 | 04/04/2025 | 5 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
3/6 | 30/03/2025 | 44 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $6.50 |
2/8 | 14/02/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $5.00 |
5/10 | 31/01/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $2.90 |
3/9 | 17/01/2025 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |
1/7 | 17/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 31L | $0.00 | ||
5/8 | 02/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | C A Alford | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Darby McGuigan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr3) over 1710m at Ballarat was 7th-10.18 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Browniesatmidnight (2:00.90) in NR 50 to 55 on April 17 at $101. Before that 5th (Fr4) over 2080m at Cranbourne, beaten 25 m by Luv The Nitelife (2:34.90) in 0-2 WINS on March 30 at $31. Tested again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 17/04/2025 | 18 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | D K McGuigan | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $101.00 |
5/6 | 30/03/2025 | 7 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | D K McGuigan | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 27.2L | $31.00 |
7/9 | 23/03/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | D K McGuigan | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 16.6L | $18.00 |
5/9 | 16/03/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | D K McGuigan | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $5.50 |
5/10 | 06/03/2025 | 276 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | D K McGuigan | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 25.4L | $5.50 |
2/4 | 22/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Darby McGuigan | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
3/7 | 16/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | B Barnes | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
2/8 | 03/06/2024 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | D K McGuigan | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $4.60 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 22 m by Beach Diamond (2:02.20) in 3yo No NR F on April 4 at $5. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 6th-11m 2WWC beaten 11 m by Soho Americano (2:42.90) in 3yo No NR F on February 1 at $10. Go well.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 04/04/2025 | 62 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 22.4L | $5.00 |
2/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
4/7 | 01/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $10.00 |
4/8 | 25/01/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:50.9 | 1 |
| 16.7L | $26.00 |
1/8 | 18/01/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $23.00 |
3/8 | 10/01/2025 | 55 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $3.80 |
7/11 | 16/11/2024 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 29.9L | $101.00 |
2/9 | 03/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lisa Miles
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr4) over 1650m at Bendigo was 8th-20.19 at the bell, beaten 11 m by My Little Bo (1:56.80) in NR 50 to 55 on April 16 at $4.80. Before that, surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 30 m by Apollostorm (2:01.50) in NR 50 to 55 on March 29 at $6. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 16/04/2025 | 18 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $4.80 |
4/11 | 29/03/2025 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 32.5L | $6.00 |
5/10 | 14/03/2025 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $3.00 |
2/10 | 06/03/2025 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
2/12 | 19/02/2025 | 42 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
2/6 | 08/01/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $3.50 |
4/5 | 27/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | L Miles | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
2/5 | 17/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | L Miles | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |