Melton Race 3 - 2Construct Trot
CLAUDYS HERO (6) is back from a spell of four months and looks to be right up to the mark following a recent trial win. Had some good form last time in and strikes at 50 per cent at this distance. Has won when fresh before and is likely to run a big race to kick off this campaign. KEAYANG GYPSY (10) is a two-time winner at this venue and her best form would measure right up in this line-up. ALDEBARAN SUSANNE (8) is racing well with two wins along with a second from this barrier from her last three starts. Scored by 8 metres last start at Geelong. Freshened since but the form reads well. EMMWALLEN (3) led from wider for a 6 metre win when resuming at Cranbourne. Won his only try at this distance and can take advantage of the good draw.

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 45 m by Charleston Avenue (2:43.40) in NR 51 to 56 on January 4 at $5. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Geelong was 2nd-4.83 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Aldebaran Susanne (1:56.50) in NR 55 to 60 on December 19 at $9. Forward performance expected from this draw.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 04/01/2026 | 16 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 47.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/12/2025 | 4 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/12/2025 | 29 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/11/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | John Caldow | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/11/2025 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Soft | John Caldow | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $34.00 |
| 6/12 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 19.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | John Caldow | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony Butt
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Sr4) over 2190m at Shepparton, beaten 30 m by Bennie And The Jets (2:43.40) in NR 50 to 55 on December 23 at $11. Before that, 6th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track beaten 30 m by Mecarno (2:44.90) in 3yo G1 No NR CG on December 13 at $71. Better draw this time and can do better.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 23/12/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 29.2L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 28.7L | $71.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/12/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 27.7L | $51.00 |
| 9/12 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 27.0L | $151.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/11/2025 | 80 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 21.4L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Lang | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Lang | 0 |
| 22.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 26/08/2025 | 10 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 37.3L | $2.80 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Looks well placed in this tougher race, but he was impressive winning last start [-+] won by 6 m when quickly away, (Fr5) at Cranbourne (2:39.00) beating Im Above The Law in NR 51 to 57 on January 18 at $3.70. Could go on with it.
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 | 18/01/2026 | 122 | NR 51 to 57 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:03.0 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $3.70 |
| 3/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 27/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Mark Driscoll | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/10 | 18/09/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $5.00 |
| 11/11 | 11/09/2025 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.7 | 5 |
| 44.2L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/08/2025 | 23 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 31.7L | $3.20 |
| 4/12 | 06/08/2025 | 234 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $5.00 |

Driver: Jason Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1690m at Maryborough beaten 30 m by Mac Flick (2:03.10) in NR 57 to 64 on January 4 at $101. Before that was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track beaten 40 m by Freight Shaker (2:45.90) in NR 58 to 68 on December 27 at $126. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 04/01/2026 | 8 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 30.8L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/12/2025 | 12 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 41.1L | $126.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/12/2025 | 91 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 19.7L | $61.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 15/09/2025 | 10 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:07.1 | 0 |
| 98.3L | $51.00 |
| 11/12 | 05/09/2025 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 17.9L | $81.00 |
| 7/11 | 30/08/2025 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 21.4L | $151.00 |
| 2/3 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 33L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ian Stanley
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into ninth behind Sunset Hill at Menangle over 2300m in a NR up to 64 on November 10 at $6. Keep safe fresh.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 18/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | I J Stanley | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 10/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 379.1L | $6.00 |
| 11/13 | 27/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,800.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 2:00.9 | 0 |
| 26.6L | $4.80 |
| 3/10 | 20/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $16.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | B L Mcdonough | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $5.00 |
| 13/14 | 29/09/2025 | 9 | No NR | $9,800.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:59.2 | 0 |
| 121.7L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/09/2025 | 12 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 23.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/4 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he 5th (Fr5) over 1650m after showing early pace at Bendigo was leading by 4.1m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 11 m by Ijustcalledtosay (2:00.50) in 3yo No NR CG on September 24 at $2.90. Well placed for a winning return.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 24/09/2025 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $2.90 |
| 4/8 | 12/09/2025 | 22 | NR 53 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $1.30 |
| 1/9 | 21/08/2025 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 07/08/2025 | 25 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $3.80 |
| 5/10 | 13/07/2025 | 37 | NR 53 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $2.70 |
| 7/7 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 70.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/6 | 10/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by a head (Sr2) at Shepparton (2:47.70) beating Suzys Dream in NR up to 52 on January 17 at $7.50. Must respect her form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 17/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 52 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 3/12 | 06/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 31/12/2025 | 3 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 28/12/2025 | 5 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 23/12/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 16.2L | $34.00 |
| 4/12 | 15/12/2025 | 4 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/02/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | E Tappe | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 17/02/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | E Tappe | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 7 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Geelong (1:56.50) beating The Sky Is The Limit in NR 55 to 60 on December 19 at $2.10 at the bell was leading 4.83. Major threat again.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $2.10 |
| 2/12 | 12/12/2025 | 15 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $10.00 |
| 1/11 | 27/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.5 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $7.00 |
| 8/12 | 22/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 43.0L | $101.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/11/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 34.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/11 | 31/10/2025 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $3.40 |
| 1/4 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 12/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track beaten 30 m by Mitchell Wrap (2:06.40) in NR 60 to 75 on January 10 at $5.50. At the run before 4th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at Cranbourne beaten 65 m by Freight Shaker (1:57.10) in NR 60 to 69 on January 3 at $9. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rebecca Morrissey | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 28.7L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 64.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $16.00 |
| 10/10 | 19/12/2025 | 20 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 34.1L | $8.50 |
| 3/5 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rebecca Morrissey | 0 |
| 34L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 29/11/2025 | 8 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 23.6L | $12.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/11/2025 | 13 | NR 62 to 73 | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.9 | 7 |
| 68.6L | $9.00 |

Driver: Glen Craven
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (FT Fr2) over 2660m at Hamilton was 4th-3.8 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Meadow Valley Star (3:20.10) in No NR on January 11 at $4.20. Has a good record here, with two wins from six starts.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 11/01/2026 | 8 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hamilton | 2660m | Fast | Glen Craven | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/5 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Chelsea O'driscoll | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 03/01/2026 | 12 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 84.9L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 22/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:05.2 | 0 |
| 14.4L | $1.75 |
| 10/12 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 40.9L | $1.40 |
| 1/9 | 05/12/2025 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $1.75 |
| 1/10 | 24/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:02.8 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/3 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |