Melton Race 4 - Swift Signs Pace

Driver: Chris Alford
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Last start 9th (Fr4) over 2195m after showing early speed and racing wide at Ararat, well beaten by Pesci (2:39.20) in 0W/15 0K stake on February 28 at $41. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 2nd (Fr4) over 2080m after showing early pace at Cranbourne, beaten 3 m by Chasing Rex (2:32.50) in 0W/15 0K stake on February 23 at $16.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 28/02/2025 | 5 | 0W/15 0K stake | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 364.2L | $41.00 |
2/10 | 23/02/2025 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $16.00 |
2/8 | 14/02/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $4.00 |
3/9 | 07/02/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
1/10 | 31/01/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
1/10 | 26/01/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $2.40 |
5/5 | 14/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Wally Dummet | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 30/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | G A Smith | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
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Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track was 5th-6.3 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Alot Like Louie (2:43.60) in 0W/15 0K stake on March 8 at $12. Two runs back 2nd (Fr3) over 1710m after showing early pace at Ballarat, beaten 3 m by Plains In Heaven (2:02.00) in NR 55 to 64 on February 20 at $5.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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6/9 | 08/03/2025 | 16 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
2/11 | 20/02/2025 | 6 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
3/8 | 14/02/2025 | 14 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
3/10 | 31/01/2025 | 14 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $31.00 |
2/8 | 17/01/2025 | 137 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $23.00 |
2/4 | 07/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Charli Masoti | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
2/7 | 02/09/2024 | 11 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.5 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $1.95 |
5/8 | 03/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | G R Sugars | 0 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Damian Wilson
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Last start won by 1.2 m (Sr1) at Charlton (1:55.40) beating Lochiel Lad in NR 51 to 56 on February 26 at $4.20.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 26/02/2025 | 12 | NR 51 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $4.20 |
3/7 | 14/02/2025 | 17 | NR up to 55 | $12,240.00 | Albury | 1770m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $4.00 |
1/10 | 28/01/2025 | 136 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.75 |
3/5 | 21/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D R Wilson | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
12/12 | 14/09/2024 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D R Wilson | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 81.8L | $151.00 |
5/11 | 07/09/2024 | 10 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D R Wilson | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 14.2L | $81.00 |
8/10 | 28/08/2024 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | D R Wilson | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 19.1L | $19.00 |
1/4 | 25/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1680m | D Wilson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
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Racing in great heart. Last start won by 7 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr6) at Shepparton (2:37.90) beating Lou Will in 0-1 WIN on March 4 at $1.12.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 04/03/2025 | 17 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $1.12 |
2/11 | 15/02/2025 | 9 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.45 |
2/10 | 06/02/2025 | 131 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $5.00 |
1/7 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | ||
1/8 | 28/09/2024 | 10 | MAIDEN | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $1.60 |
4/11 | 18/09/2024 | 11 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $34.00 |
10/12 | 07/09/2024 | 10 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 28.1L | $151.00 |
1/7 | 12/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
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Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Le Twist at Maryborough over 2190m in a NR 50 to 55 on January 17 at $10. Then a handy effort when a close second after being driven well back, behind Spirit Of Pearl at Terang over 2180m in a NR 55 to 64 on February 14 at $3.60.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 14/02/2025 | 28 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.60 |
3/12 | 17/01/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $10.00 |
1/12 | 10/01/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $7.00 |
3/10 | 27/12/2024 | 13 | NR 50 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.60 |
6/12 | 14/12/2024 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $7.00 |
3/8 | 07/12/2024 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
4/7 | 25/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | J L Duggan | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | ||
4/6 | 18/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | C D Svanosio | 0 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
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Chasing a hat-trick. Last start tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 4 m when quickly away, (Fr3) at Ballarat (2:39.70) beating Remi Lou in NR 56 to 62 on March 6 at $4.40 at the bell was 3rd-4.41. Hard to leave out on current form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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1/8 | 06/03/2025 | 6 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $4.40 |
1/8 | 28/02/2025 | 9 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $5.50 |
4/7 | 19/02/2025 | 10 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $1.50 |
2/9 | 09/02/2025 | 102 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.80 |
3/4 | 19/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R Backhouse | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
8/8 | 30/10/2024 | 16 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 36.9L | $3.80 |
5/9 | 14/10/2024 | 13 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
1/7 | 29/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | A J Dunn | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Greg Sugars
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Returns from the paddock. Previously first up posted a big 9 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Albion Park (1:59.30) beating Take A Chance in NR 41 to 47 on March 12 at $1.28.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/5 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Craig Demmler | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 | |
5/5 | 25/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | |
7/10 | 29/08/2024 | 19 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 22.2L | $9.00 |
2/10 | 10/08/2024 | 14 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:51.0 | 5 |
| 16.9L | $3.80 |
11/12 | 27/07/2024 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 30.4L | $51.00 |
3/12 | 13/07/2024 | 18 | No NR | $31,770.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $11.00 |
2/10 | 25/06/2024 | 11 | NR 54 to 60 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | C A Turpin | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |
3/11 | 14/06/2024 | 41 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | P J McMullen | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $1.45 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Last start 7th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track was 5th-9.5m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 9 m by Fox Dan (2:02.40) in NR 60 to 69 on March 1 at $41. Two runs back was well back in the run when 7th (Fr5) over 1720m after being wide early at this track was 11th-22.3m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 8 m by Shadow Celt (2:03.00) in 1W/15 0K stake on February 15 at $81.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 01/03/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |
7/11 | 15/02/2025 | 7 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $81.00 |
2/10 | 08/02/2025 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
1/7 | 30/01/2025 | 14 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $2.15 |
4/7 | 16/01/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
5/8 | 09/01/2025 | 18 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $3.60 |
3/5 | 10/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Riley Mitchelle | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 03/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track was 11th-14.85 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Give Dave A Wave (2:42.90) in NR 60 to 69 on March 8 at $21. Two runs back 12th (Sr6) over 1720m at this track was 11th-17.5m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 15 m by Samkerr (2:04.40) in 0W/15 0K stake M on March 1 at $17.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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4/12 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $21.00 |
12/12 | 01/03/2025 | 36 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $17.00 |
1/8 | 24/01/2025 | 6 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $2.15 |
7/9 | 18/01/2025 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $26.00 |
1/10 | 04/01/2025 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.2 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $3.50 |
5/10 | 21/12/2024 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |
1/3 | 19/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herberston | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 05/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | A W Coad | 0 |
| 60L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Cahir
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Sr5) over 2240m at this track was 4th-3.85 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Give Dave A Wave (2:42.90) in NR 60 to 69 on March 8 at $5. Progressing well.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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2/12 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $5.00 |
7/12 | 01/03/2025 | 9 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 22.4L | $41.00 |
1/11 | 20/02/2025 | 5 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $18.00 |
3/8 | 15/02/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
6/10 | 08/02/2025 | 35 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $13.00 |
2/11 | 04/01/2025 | 4 | NR 65 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $8.00 |
1/3 | 22/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Nathan Cahir | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
1/8 | 31/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | N J Cahir | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |