Melton Race 2 - Hertz Melton Pace Final
THE WISE GUY (9) is a lightly-raced but promising gelding who made a winning return at Cranbourne, scoring by more than 5m as a hot favourite. Draws on the back row but his other two starts came from there for a win and a second. Can go through his grades. KEAYANG SHADOWBOX (8) has been racing consistently since a fresh win, last time working when racing three wide without cover but sticking on for third. Draws for a trail and can be competitive again. CALEDONIAN RANGER (12) draws on the back row again but has placed from there in his last two outings, last time recovering from a break for third at Cranbourne. FORESIGHT (10) must be respected after she was beaten only 1.5m into second from wider on this row here last week.

Driver: Nick Beale
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at Cranbourne was 5th-8.4 at the bell, beaten 7 m by The Wise Guy (1:55.00) in NR up to 55 on July 27 at $21. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at Geelong beaten 3 m by Ollies Medal (1:56.80) in 0-3 WINS on July 18 at $12. Place best.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 27/07/2025 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $21.00 |
3/8 | 18/07/2025 | 29 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $12.00 |
1/10 | 19/06/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.45 |
2/5 | 15/06/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
2/8 | 04/06/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $10.00 |
3/8 | 25/05/2025 | 23 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:01.2 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $19.00 |
4/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Nick Beale | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
1/6 | 06/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | David Miles | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Ford
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by The Wise Guy, who he meets again; when 24 metres eighth at Cranbourne over 1609m in a NR up to 55 race on July 27. Likely to struggle again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 27/07/2025 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 24.5L | $21.00 |
8/11 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $26.00 |
7/9 | 11/07/2025 | 12 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 43.8L | $18.00 |
1/10 | 29/06/2025 | 9 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | T R Ford | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
3/7 | 20/06/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $7.50 |
9/10 | 12/06/2025 | 20 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $15.00 |
4/5 | 30/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | J N Quinlan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 23/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | J N Quinlan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1720m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, at the bell was leading 0 beaten 8 m by Evileye (2:04.20) in NR up to 55 on July 25 at $5.50. At the start before 8th (Fr3) over 2180m after being wide early at Kilmore was 5th-5.4m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 10 m by Dooo Dont Think (2:42.70) in 4yo+ NR up to 55 on May 29 at $26. Strips fitter and from a lower draw gets his chance to shine.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 25/07/2025 | 57 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $5.50 |
8/12 | 29/05/2025 | 82 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Christopher Shinn | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $26.00 |
2/6 | 22/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Christopher Shinn | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
2/4 | 08/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Chris Shinn | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
6/12 | 08/03/2025 | 28 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | N F Shinn | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 31.3L | $19.00 |
2/7 | 08/02/2025 | 28 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.65 |
3/10 | 11/01/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $4.60 |
2/10 | 04/01/2025 | 23 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.65 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track was 5th-4.71 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Evileye (2:04.20) in NR up to 55 on July 25 at $5. At the start before good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 2270m after showing early pace at Riverina Paceway beaten 3 m by Specta (2:43.40) in NR up to 50 on July 18 at $8. Forward performance expected.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/12 | 25/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $5.00 |
3/9 | 18/07/2025 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $8.00 |
9/11 | 12/07/2025 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 26.5L | $81.00 |
3/10 | 03/07/2025 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $101.00 |
6/8 | 27/06/2025 | 203 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 29.7L | $7.00 |
8/10 | 06/12/2024 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Jack Laugher | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 38.2L | $19.00 |
1/4 | 03/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
2/6 | 27/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Cranbourne over 2080m NR up to 49 on July 13. Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 6th-6.79 beaten 15 m by Evileye (2:04.20) in NR up to 55 on July 25 at $7.50. Can make an impact.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/12 | 25/07/2025 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $7.50 |
6/7 | 19/07/2025 | 6 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 17.6L | $61.00 |
1/6 | 13/07/2025 | 18 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $1.40 |
2/8 | 25/06/2025 | 33 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | G F Webster | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 |
8/9 | 23/05/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 52.6L | $34.00 |
6/9 | 16/05/2025 | 18 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $7.00 |
4/5 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | G F Webster | 0 |
| 36.4L | $0.00 | |
3/4 | 09/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | D J Drury | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Miles
Stats
Comments
Last start won on from midfield and won by 1.5 m (Fr6) at this track (2:04.20) beating Foresight in NR up to 55 on July 25 at $10 at the bell was 4th-3.6. Could be there at the business end.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 25/07/2025 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
6/10 | 15/07/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $9.50 |
1/10 | 03/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
8/12 | 26/06/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $7.50 |
4/10 | 19/06/2025 | 4 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $2.50 |
2/10 | 15/06/2025 | 26 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
1/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | David Miles | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 06/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Nick Beale | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 1.75 m finishing fourth after being driven well back, behind Jilliby Amigo at Hamilton over 2160m in a 0-1 WIN on July 14 at $3.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Evileye at this track over 1720m in a NR up to 55 on July 25 at $4.80. Continues to race well and can play a role again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 25/07/2025 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $4.80 |
4/10 | 14/07/2025 | 4 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | W | Annalise Scott | 1:59.9 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.30 |
2/10 | 10/07/2025 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | W | Jason Lee | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $3.40 |
1/10 | 27/06/2025 | 352 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:02.6 | 5 |
| 15.4L | $1.85 |
4/8 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Antti Ruokonen | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
5/6 | 10/07/2024 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | J P Lee | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $4.40 |
4/8 | 01/07/2024 | 14 | NR up to 54 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | J P Lee | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 19.2L | $9.50 |
2/5 | 23/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | G A Craven | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding who is showing promise. Solid first up, posted a big 5.5 m win as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at Cranbourne (1:55.00) beating Cee Cee Lou in NR up to 55 on July 27 at $1.65 at the bell was 6th-11. Promising and can work through his grades.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 27/07/2025 | 149 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $1.65 |
1/6 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
3/6 | 03/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
2/10 | 28/02/2025 | 15 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $1.85 |
1/10 | 13/02/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eleventh behind Amphijet at Geelong over 1609m in a NR 47 to 52 on July 18 at $2.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Evileye at this track over 1720m in a NR up to 55 on July 25 at $8.50. Has claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/12 | 25/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
11/11 | 18/07/2025 | 23 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $2.50 |
9/10 | 25/06/2025 | 6 | NR up to 59 | $9,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 23.5L | $2.50 |
1/10 | 19/06/2025 | 18 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
1/6 | 01/06/2025 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.55 |
3/9 | 23/05/2025 | 22 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
2/6 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | C M McSwain | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Amphijet at Geelong over 1609m in a NR 47 to 52 on July 18 at $4.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind The Wise Guy at Cranbourne over 1609m in a NR up to 55 on July 27 at $5.50. Among the chances.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 27/07/2025 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
2/11 | 18/07/2025 | 8 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $4.20 |
6/10 | 10/07/2025 | 11 | NR 56 to 61 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | W | H Lewis | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $6.50 |
2/10 | 29/06/2025 | 62 | NR 53 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | H Lewis | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $34.00 |
10/10 | 28/04/2025 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 60.3L | $61.00 |
4/9 | 18/04/2025 | 12 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $11.00 |
5/5 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | P A Warnock | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
4/4 | 25/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | P A Warnock | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth after showing early speed, behind Serene Rock at Bendigo over 2150m in a NR 50 to 55 on July 23 at $1.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second behind The Wise Guy at Cranbourne over 1609m in a NR up to 55 on July 27 at $6. Should go well despite the tough draw.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 27/07/2025 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $6.00 |
8/10 | 23/07/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 23.9L | $1.60 |
2/12 | 16/07/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
9/10 | 08/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $11.00 |
3/11 | 01/07/2025 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $2.20 |
4/10 | 25/06/2025 | 8 | NR up to 59 | $9,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $7.50 |
4/5 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | D I Harris | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
2/7 | 08/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D Harris | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |