Melton Race 3 - Mimosa Homes Pace
KEAYANG TOKYO (8) looks close to a win after seconds in both starts since a spell. Missed narrowly first up then came form this same barrier here last week and chased an in-form rival. Yet to miss a place at this distance. Can peak and win. HES FROM HEAVEN (4) came from the back row when he scored here two back then drew wide last week and was just behind KEAYANG TOKYO. From a lower draw he rates as a winning chance. FIGHTER COMMAND (7) didn't have the best of luck last start and was racing well prior. Draws wide but is suited dropping to a distance where he strikes at 50 per cent. DEE ROE (9) continues a run of second row draws but there was merit in the last-start fourth and he goes well at this shorter distance. YOUNG BLUEY (3) worked from a tough barrier last start but could do better from this more favourable draw.

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Sr1) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 10 m by Grayson Red (2:01.40) in NR 56 to 61 on July 10 at $7.50. Before that 7th (Fr4) over 1720m at this track beaten 15 m by Hes All Torque (2:01.10) in NR 65 to 75 on July 5 at $151. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 10/07/2025 | 5 | NR 56 to 61 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | W | Brent Murphy | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $7.50 |
7/12 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:53.3 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $151.00 |
6/10 | 28/06/2025 | 8 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $126.00 |
3/11 | 20/06/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $71.00 |
3/10 | 12/06/2025 | 12 | NR 55 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $41.00 |
10/10 | 31/05/2025 | 8 | NR 68 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $81.00 |
4/4 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 | |
2/4 | 23/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | John Justice | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Terang over 1680m NR 65 or better on June 25. Last time out 9th (Fr6) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track beaten 10 m by Yambukian (2:00.30) in No NR on July 12 at $41. Worth thought from the low draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:52.5 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $41.00 |
6/11 | 05/07/2025 | 10 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $151.00 |
1/7 | 25/06/2025 | 4 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
7/8 | 21/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:51.6 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $61.00 |
7/8 | 14/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $8.00 |
10/12 | 31/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |
2/3 | 07/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | G A Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 13/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glenn Craven | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Craven
Stats
Comments
Last start 11th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 30 m by Sahara Breeze (2:39.20) in No NR on July 5 at $17. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1680m after being wide early at Terang, at the bell was 2nd-3.2 beaten 2.75 m by Jilliby Nitro (1:59.40) in NR 65 or better on June 25 at $2.60. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Can be thereabouts.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/11 | 05/07/2025 | 10 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 27.8L | $17.00 |
3/7 | 25/06/2025 | 18 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.60 |
6/10 | 07/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $19.00 |
2/12 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $7.50 |
6/9 | 24/05/2025 | 13 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $4.80 |
2/11 | 11/05/2025 | 13 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Ouyen | 2423m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $1.55 |
2/5 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
4/3 | 20/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | M J Craven | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Craig Demmler
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track beaten 6 m by Yambukian (2:00.30) in No NR on July 12 at $15. Two runs back won by 4 m (Sr1) at this track (1:59.90) beating Roarforroscoe in NR 83 to 96 on June 28 at $9.50 at the bell was 5th-8.18. Draws lower and has strong claims.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/11 | 12/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:52.5 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $15.00 |
1/11 | 28/06/2025 | 14 | NR 83 to 96 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $9.50 |
4/8 | 14/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
10/11 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | NR 83 to 96 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Craig Demmler | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 13.2L | $6.50 |
5/9 | 24/05/2025 | 17 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Craig Demmler | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $21.00 |
1/8 | 07/05/2025 | 26 | NR up to 90 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
2/3 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Craig Demmler | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
3/4 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Craig Demmler | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Second up after running was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track beaten 18 m by Sahara Breeze (2:39.20) in No NR on July 5 at $151. Might need more racing.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 05/07/2025 | 160 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 18.6L | $151.00 |
2/3 | 22/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Corey O'Donoghue | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
1/8 | 26/01/2025 | 15 | NR 70 to 95 | $15,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2555m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
4/12 | 11/01/2025 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Shepparton | 2690m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $101.00 |
6/12 | 04/01/2025 | 27 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Bendigo | 2650m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $71.00 |
1/10 | 08/12/2024 | 232 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Gunbower | 2630m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $8.50 |
1/3 | 28/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
5/12 | 20/04/2024 | 14 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | R K Bartley | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $81.00 |

Driver: Amy Day
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Horsham over 1700m NR 65 or better on June 11. Last time out 10th (Sr3) over 2240m at this track beaten 25 m by Sahara Breeze (2:39.20) in No NR on July 5 at $34. Exotic hope.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/11 | 05/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 25.1L | $34.00 |
2/8 | 21/06/2025 | 10 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:51.6 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $21.00 |
1/8 | 11/06/2025 | 11 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $1.40 |
9/12 | 31/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $31.00 |
6/11 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $3.90 |
1/7 | 10/05/2025 | 12 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
1/4 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2106m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Amy Day | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glen Craven
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track beaten 13 m by Sahara Breeze (2:39.20) in No NR on July 5 at $5. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Sr3) over 1720m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 2nd-3.61 beaten 5 m by Sir Jimmy (1:59.30) in NR up to 105 on June 21 at $2. Talented so is a major player with even luck.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 05/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $5.00 |
3/8 | 21/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:51.6 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $2.00 |
4/10 | 07/06/2025 | 42 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:53.8 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $9.00 |
1/9 | 26/04/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:54.5 | 9 |
| 1.1L | $1.90 |
1/11 | 12/04/2025 | 42 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $2.50 |
1/3 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
4/10 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:54.8 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $2.90 |
2/3 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 10.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr4) over 2240m at this track, beaten 8 m by Sahara Breeze (2:39.20) in No NR on July 5 at $101. At the run before 8th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 6th-9.74 beaten 13 m by Bay Of Biscay (2:00.10) in No NR on June 28 at $81. Can be in the finish.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/11 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $101.00 |
8/10 | 28/06/2025 | 8 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $81.00 |
3/10 | 20/06/2025 | 9 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $1.22 |
3/8 | 11/06/2025 | 68 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $4.20 |
3/4 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
7/11 | 04/04/2025 | 3 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Mildura | 2600m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 13.1L | $3.30 |
1/10 | 01/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $2.10 |
1/5 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |