Geelong Race 8 - Cainys Plumbing Pace
KYORETSU (2) put the writing on the wall when second from the back row two runs ago then delivered in good style at his latest appearance at Melton, scoring comfortably by close to 9 metres. Starts from the same barrier so can strike again. ANOTHER WOODS (3) has been racing well of late. Has been close-up from wider draws in two outings since a win at Melton. Major player. SHEER VITALITY (6) draws wider but did a good job to chase a smart one when fourth at her most recent appearance at Melton. SOMETUFFLUV (4) is first up for eight months but was readied with a solid trial and has placed in both previous fresh attempts so can open this campaign with a positive effort.

Driver: Karen Kendall
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 2080m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 6th-13.2 beaten 9 m by Just Pedro (2:32.00) in NR 47 to 52 on May 17 at $23. At the run before 4th (Fr1) over 1690m at Kilmore was 9th-12.63 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Tivoli (2:03.10) in NR 50 to 55 on April 16 at $18. Has the inside so may feature.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 17/05/2026 | 31 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | K A Kendall | 1:57.6 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/12 | 16/04/2026 | 34 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | K A Kendall | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $18.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | K A Kendall | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR 45 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 1892m | Neutral | K A Kendall | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 29.2L | $2.60 |
| 1/12 | 06/03/2026 | 6 | NR 40 to 44 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | K A Kendall | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $3.10 |
| 4/12 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | NMT 2 LTW's | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | K A Kendall | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 32.9L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/02/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | K A Kendall | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/5 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | K A Kendall | 0 |
| 28.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
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Last start posted a big 8 m win when quickly away, (Fr2) at Melton (2:04.30) beating Shazza Love in NR 46 to 49 on May 1 at $3.10 at the bell was leading 4.84. Has strong claims again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 01/05/2026 | 8 | NR 46 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $3.10 |
| 2/7 | 23/04/2026 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 02/04/2026 | 27 | NR 45 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $9.50 |
| 8/8 | 06/03/2026 | 8 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 31.6L | $4.80 |
| 11/11 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 22.4L | $4.80 |
| 8/9 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | R Mitchell | 2:02.0 | 4 |
| 21.4L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 5 m fourth behind Sportsbou at Ballarat over 2200m NR 50 to 55 last start. Before that was beaten 1.2 metres third at this track over 1609m same class on May 8. A good draw should see him perform well again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $4.40 |
| 1/12 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $71.00 |
| 2/4 | 17/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:03.2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/04/2026 | 13 | NR 49 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 27.5L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 34.8L | $151.00 |
| 3/5 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 25.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
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First up. At the last run he 8th (Sr2) over 1785m at Stawell, at the bell was 9th-18.2m 2WWC beaten 7 m by Rocknroll Willow (2:11.10) in 0-2 WINS on September 15 at $3.90. Draws well and has performed well fresh previously.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 09/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 15/09/2025 | 11 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $3.90 |
| 5/9 | 04/09/2025 | 62 | NR 51 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $3.80 |
| 3/4 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 20.6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/12 | 04/07/2025 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/06/2025 | 15 | NR 52 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $3.80 |
| 5/8 | 10/06/2025 | 14 | NR 52 to 57 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 27/05/2025 | 27 | NR 52 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $4.40 |

Driver: Liam Older
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Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 4th-10.23 beaten 14 m by The Art Of Success (2:01.10) in NR up to 75 M on May 16 at $18. Before that, was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway beaten 8 m by William Aitch (2:05.70) in NR up to 57 on May 5 at $15. Can figure prominently.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/05/2026 | 11 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $18.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/05/2026 | 10 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $15.00 |
| 5/11 | 25/04/2026 | 21 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/04/2026 | 61 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $14.00 |
| 4/4 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 02/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Ky Bloomfield | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 42.3L | $18.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/01/2026 | 18 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Junee | 1760m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 33.5L | $1.28 |
| 2/6 | 16/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Blake Jones | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
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Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Sr3) over 1720m after racing wide at Melton beaten 4 m by Goodtime Captain (2:06.50) in NR 50 to 53 on May 15 at $10. At the start before 11th (Sr5) over 1650m at Bendigo beaten 30 m by Midnight Moth (1:56.60) in NR 50 to 55 on May 6 at $51. Can do better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 15/05/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $10.00 |
| 11/12 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 32.4L | $51.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/04/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/04/2026 | 16 | 2-4 WINs | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Liam Older | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 14.9L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/04/2026 | 8 | 2-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 35.3L | $23.00 |
| 1/9 | 31/03/2026 | 12 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 16/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herbertson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |