Melton Race 8 - Hygain Victory Pace
KITZBUHEL DELIGHT (9) resumes from a spell of four months after closing off the maiden campaign with an upset win at Listed level at this circuit. Lightly-raced colt with plenty of upside and should be ready to go off two nice trials. RAKAROMPA (11) won when resuming at Kilmore two starts ago before coming from this row for third at her latest appearance, beaten 3.3 metres. Has had five weeks off since but has been kept up to the mark with a trial and is progressive. SHOTINTHEDARK (5) was out of the money last start but placed at his previous two so is worth another chance. ILOVEACALENDERGIRL (8) broke the maiden last start and maybe ready to work through her grades.

Driver: Adam Shaw
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was driven from back in the field when 11th (Fr6) over 1720m after being wide early at this track, beaten 25 m by Star Ruler (2:06.30) in NR up to 45 on July 25 at $26. Before that was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 11th-22.77 beaten 16 m by Michen Roy (2:04.60) in NR 43 to 49 on July 11 at $31. This looks far too tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/12 | 25/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A J Shaw | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 25.4L | $26.00 |
8/12 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A J Shaw | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 16.6L | $31.00 |
7/12 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A J Shaw | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $21.00 |
8/8 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | A J Shaw | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 29.0L | $41.00 |
3/8 | 20/06/2025 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A J Shaw | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 23.4L | $51.00 |
1/5 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | A J Shaw | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
5/10 | 11/06/2025 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | A J Shaw | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 28.1L | $6.00 |
2/4 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | A J Shaw | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lauren White
Stats
Comments
Resumes. His previous first-up run was successful when he posted a big 3.5 m win after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Shepparton (2:03.50) beating Noosa Boy in 4yo+ MAIDEN on August 27 at $4.40. Maybe later.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Katie McCloy | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
7/7 | 08/01/2025 | 27 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $14.00 |
2/8 | 12/12/2024 | 22 | NR 40 to 49 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $26.00 |
7/7 | 20/11/2024 | 15 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $26.00 |
8/10 | 05/11/2024 | 34 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 25.0L | $23.00 |
11/11 | 02/10/2024 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 28.8L | $13.00 |
7/9 | 25/09/2024 | 13 | 2 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 11.7L | $23.00 |
4/8 | 19/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Katie McCloy | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glenn Williams
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at Geelong beaten 20 m by Ollies Medal (1:56.80) in 0-3 WINS on July 18 at $34. Before that 11th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, beaten 35 m by The Villain (2:04.20) in NR 43 to 49 on July 4 at $23. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 18/07/2025 | 14 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | G H Williams | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 20.0L | $34.00 |
11/12 | 04/07/2025 | 5 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | G H Williams | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 36.4L | $23.00 |
8/10 | 29/06/2025 | 9 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | G H Williams | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $12.00 |
6/8 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | G H Williams | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 45.4L | $101.00 |
7/7 | 13/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | G H Williams | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 24.9L | $51.00 |
5/11 | 30/05/2025 | 410 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | G H Williams | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $71.00 |
6/6 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | G H Williams | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 10/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | G H Williams | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of four months. Finished off last preparation recording by 1.75 m (Sr1) at this track (2:03.40) beating Sandsting in MAIDEN on April 11 at $34 at the bell was 3rd-4.7m on the pegs. Keep safe fresh.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 15/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | |
1/11 | 11/04/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $34.00 |
6/11 | 26/03/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $151.00 |
5/7 | 13/03/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 2:01.5 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $41.00 |
7/8 | 05/03/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 21.5L | $71.00 |
7/12 | 23/02/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 2:02.6 | 5 |
| 21.1L | $51.00 |
6/7 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 27.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Darby McGuigan
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr3) over 2150m after showing early pace at Bendigo, at the bell was 5th-5.22 beaten 12 m by Vincent Grange (2:36.40) in 0-1 WIN on July 23 at $5. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 2180m after showing early pace at Kilmore beaten 6 m by Big Rig Saint (2:44.00) in 0-1 WIN on July 17 at $1.35. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 23/07/2025 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $5.00 |
3/8 | 17/07/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $1.35 |
2/10 | 10/07/2025 | 11 | NR 45 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | W | D K McGuigan | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
5/10 | 29/06/2025 | 9 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 15.6L | $3.00 |
2/8 | 20/06/2025 | 5 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K McGuigan | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $8.50 |
4/10 | 15/06/2025 | 148 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | D K McGuigan | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
1/4 | 31/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Darby McGuigan | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 24/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Darby McGuigan | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Miles
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Bendigo over 1650m 3yo MAIDEN on June 18. Last start 10th (Sr5) over 2190m at Shepparton beaten 11 m by Usyk (2:42.30) in 0-1 WIN on July 15 at $3.30. Can be in the finish.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/11 | 15/07/2025 | 13 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $3.30 |
4/12 | 02/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $18.00 |
1/9 | 18/06/2025 | 172 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
3/7 | 10/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | David Miles | 0 |
| 16.5L | $0.00 | |
4/6 | 03/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | David Miles | 0 |
| 66.2L | $0.00 | |
5/11 | 28/12/2024 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $8.50 |
3/9 | 22/12/2024 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $3.20 |
4/9 | 12/12/2024 | 8 | NR 40 to 49 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $3.30 |

Driver: Anthony Butt
Stats
Comments
In good form recently. Last start posted a big 3.5 m win (Fr5) at Cranbourne (1:57.70) beating The Postmaster in MAIDEN on June 29 at $2.60. Player again.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 29/06/2025 | 2 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Anthony Butt | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $2.60 |
3/9 | 27/06/2025 | 23 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |
5/8 | 04/06/2025 | 24 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 25.7L | $2.25 |
2/7 | 11/05/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
4/7 | 04/05/2025 | 249 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 31.6L | $4.00 |
5/7 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | |
2/7 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 7.2L | $0.00 | |
5/10 | 28/08/2024 | 7 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $26.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he won by 1.5 m (Sr3) at this track (2:41.90) beating Pure Grunt in 2yo LR No NR CG on April 11 at $81 at the bell was 5th-7.7m on the pegs. Has upside and should be ready to go off two nice trials.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/5 | 08/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
1/12 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $81.00 |
5/6 | 04/04/2025 | - | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 19.2L | $31.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 10th (Fr6) over 1720m after being wide early at this track beaten 25 m by Fair Chance (2:06.10) in NR 36 to 40 on July 25 at $15. Two runs back won by 3 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at Stawell (2:15.40) beating The Democrat in NR up to 49 on July 21 at $3 at the bell was leading 4.8. Facing a tough assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 25/07/2025 | 4 | NR 36 to 40 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 25.7L | $15.00 |
1/11 | 21/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Heavy | Kerryn Manning | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
3/10 | 14/07/2025 | 10 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | W | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $5.50 |
9/12 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $21.00 |
6/8 | 27/06/2025 | 2 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 27.0L | $41.00 |
7/8 | 25/06/2025 | 8 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 26.7L | $61.00 |
1/4 | 06/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
6/7 | 30/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Darren Pace
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 3rd (Sr2) over 2180m at Kilmore was 5th-7.47 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Mad Punta (2:40.60) in 3yo+ 0-1 WIN on June 26 at $9.50. Two runs back posted a big 4 m win when quickly away, (Fr3) at Kilmore (2:43.60) beating The Blazinboots in 3yo+ 0-1 WIN on June 19 at $10 at the bell was leading. Major player.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/5 | 26/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Darren Pace | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
3/12 | 26/06/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
1/10 | 19/06/2025 | 178 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
3/7 | 10/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 | |
1/11 | 23/12/2024 | 36 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 2:02.5 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $5.00 |
6/7 | 17/11/2024 | 141 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 34.6L | $2.70 |
4/9 | 29/06/2024 | 7 | $10,530.00 | Central Southland Raceway | 1609m | Neutral | Peter Hunter | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $2.60 | |
7/12 | 22/06/2024 | - | $11,110.00 | Young Quinn Raceway | 1609m | Neutral | Peter Hunter | 1:58.7 | 10 |
| 8.9L | $2.70 |