Melton Race 10 - City Of Melton Pace
IMA CHARMA (3) has returned in good order having boxed on for second at Cranbourne last time after leading from one spot wider for a resuming win. That victory took his record at this circuit and distance to three wins and a placing from five attempts. Primary contender. LORIMERMAJOR (11) drops in grade after a midfield finish last time. Was racing well prior, placing from this row two back to follow back-to-back wins, one of them from this barrier. MONSIEUR FLAMEL (2) has been thereabouts since a Ballarat win last month, drawing deep and working when beaten 3.4m last time at Geelong. Draws for a good showing. POPCORNFRIDAY (13) continues a run of second row draws but was solid in a last-start fourth.

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track beaten 45 m by Apollostorm (2:01.50) in NR 50 to 55 on March 29 at $151. Two runs back was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at Geelong, at the bell was 7th-10.3m on the pegs beaten 6 m by My Ultimate Sassy (1:57.60) in NR 50 to 54 on March 21 at $51. This looks a tough test.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 29/03/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.7 | 7 |
| 44.3L | $151.00 |
4/11 | 21/03/2025 | 34 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $51.00 |
11/11 | 15/02/2025 | 9 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $126.00 |
1/9 | 06/02/2025 | 6 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
4/10 | 31/01/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $7.50 |
5/8 | 24/01/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Annalise Scott | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
3/5 | 23/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 01/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | C W Lang | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Reagan Clarke
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr7) over 1609m after being wide early at Geelong beaten 3.5 m by Lady Salina (1:57.20) in NR 43 to 49 on March 28 at $23. Before that, 4th (Fr5) over 1650m at Bendigo was 4th-7.8m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 16 m by Reign Em In (1:58.20) in NR 43 to 48 on March 19 at $6. Capable of a lot more.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 28/03/2025 | 9 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $23.00 |
4/11 | 19/03/2025 | 7 | NR 43 to 48 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 16.7L | $6.00 |
5/9 | 12/03/2025 | 6 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $12.00 |
1/10 | 06/03/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
2/10 | 26/02/2025 | 6 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.15 |
6/11 | 20/02/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $81.00 |
1/6 | 26/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
1/6 | 19/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R Clarke | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when second at Cranbourne on March 23. Was victorious the start prior at this track on March 14. Leading contender.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/12 | 23/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $1.60 |
1/10 | 14/03/2025 | 78 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $4.80 |
7/10 | 26/12/2024 | 13 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $8.00 |
1/10 | 13/12/2024 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Chris Alford | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $5.00 |
3/8 | 29/11/2024 | 15 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 3 |
| 2.1L | $10.00 | |
6/10 | 14/11/2024 | 25 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,500.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $7.00 |
1/6 | 25/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | K L Tippet | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
4/6 | 10/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | K L Tippet | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Ararat over 1790m NR 50 to 55 on February 28. Last time out 6th (Sr3) over 1785m at Stawell, at the bell was 9th-15.9m 2WWC beaten 19 m by Keayang Galliano (2:10.60) in NR 50 to 55 on March 19 at $11. This looks a suitable assignment.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
6/10 | 19/03/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $11.00 |
7/9 | 12/03/2025 | 12 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 17.4L | $7.50 |
1/11 | 28/02/2025 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $1.80 |
5/12 | 12/02/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $1.50 |
2/9 | 05/02/2025 | 19 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
10/12 | 17/01/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 44.3L | $151.00 |
1/5 | 07/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | C Jnr Lang | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track beaten 35 m by Apollostorm (2:01.50) in NR 50 to 55 on March 29 at $31. Two runs back 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at Geelong was 9th-15.6m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 10 m by My Ultimate Sassy (1:57.60) in NR 50 to 54 on March 21 at $23. Finds a few better. Facing a tough assignment.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 29/03/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 35.7L | $31.00 |
6/11 | 21/03/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $23.00 |
2/11 | 14/03/2025 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $10.00 |
3/11 | 09/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 65 | $12,000.00 | Wangaratta | 2210m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $16.00 |
7/9 | 28/02/2025 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 35.6L | $71.00 |
3/10 | 19/02/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $51.00 |
6/7 | 07/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
5/7 | 30/10/2017 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Z M Phillips | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh after a quick start, behind Nomorelying at Shepparton over 1690m in a NR 50 to 55 on March 18 at $3. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Apollostorm at this track over 1720m in a NR 50 to 55 on March 29 at $14. In the mix.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/11 | 29/03/2025 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 31.6L | $14.00 |
7/10 | 18/03/2025 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $3.00 |
3/10 | 12/03/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $11.00 |
4/9 | 04/03/2025 | 3 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $7.50 |
7/12 | 01/03/2025 | 25 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $81.00 |
3/7 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
8/10 | 04/02/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 16.9L | $11.00 |
3/3 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at Cranbourne beaten 30 m by Techy Creed (1:55.40) in NR 50 to 55 on March 30 at $31. Before that 9th (Sr2) over 1609m at Geelong was 5th-6.2m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 16 m by My Ultimate Sassy (1:57.60) in NR 50 to 54 on March 21 at $71. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 30/03/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 32.4L | $31.00 |
9/11 | 21/03/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $71.00 |
6/9 | 16/03/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Chris Svanosio | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $5.50 |
7/10 | 07/03/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 27.9L | $61.00 |
7/10 | 02/03/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $13.00 |
9/10 | 21/02/2025 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 39.6L | $81.00 |
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: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he failed to finish when he ran at Kilmore on January 30 over 2180m. Keep safe fresh.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/12 | 30/01/2025 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 99.0L | $18.00 |
1/10 | 09/01/2025 | 9 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
5/10 | 31/12/2024 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $8.50 |
1/10 | 26/12/2024 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,500.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $4.60 |
4/9 | 19/12/2024 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | R Pace | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
3/9 | 12/12/2024 | 11 | NR 40 to 49 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | R Pace | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $26.00 |
2/4 | 23/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Taylor Ford | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 20/12/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | J N Quinlan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into seventh after a quick start, behind Frugal Fare at this track over 2240m in a 0W/15 0K stake on March 29 at $51. Raced better the start before that with a good run when 3rd (Sr4) over 1650m at Bendigo was 8th-10.1m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 8 m by Mister Jimaringle (1:57.50) in NR 49 to 55 on March 19 at $16. Ready to make amends.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/12 | 29/03/2025 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 21.9L | $51.00 |
3/10 | 19/03/2025 | 7 | NR 49 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $16.00 |
1/10 | 12/03/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $10.00 |
1/10 | 04/03/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
7/11 | 26/02/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.1 | 7 |
| 15.4L | $17.00 |
6/12 | 19/02/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 17.1L | $11.00 |
5/7 | 26/09/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | L B Emerson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
2/3 | 27/09/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | R L Duggan | 0 |
| 41.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Greg Sugars
Stats
Comments
Resuming after ten weeks off the scene. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into fifth after being driven well back, behind Heavenly Brigade at Geelong over 1609m in a NR 50 to 55 on January 24 at $13. Could be there at the business end.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 24/01/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $13.00 |
4/10 | 10/01/2025 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $41.00 |
3/9 | 30/12/2024 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | R A Arundell | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 17.2L | $41.00 |
9/12 | 19/12/2024 | 34 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 16.2L | $61.00 |
5/9 | 15/11/2024 | 16 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $6.00 |
2/11 | 30/10/2024 | 28 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | R A Arundell | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $51.00 |
1/7 | 25/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | C A Alford | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 26/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | R A Arundell | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Paul Grech
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr3) over 2080m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 9th-14.5m 2WWC beaten 9 m by Platinum Jive (2:36.40) in NR 50 to 55 on March 2 at $6.50. Before that, 6th (Sr3) over 1609m at Geelong, beaten 25 m by I Am The Storm (1:54.70) in NR 50 to 55 on February 21 at $81. Has claims.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 02/03/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Paul Grech | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $6.50 |
6/10 | 21/02/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Paul Grech | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 25.9L | $81.00 |
2/9 | 07/02/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Paul Grech | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
7/11 | 26/01/2025 | 9 | NR 55 to 65 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Paul Grech | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $21.00 |
5/8 | 17/01/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Paul Grech | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $18.00 |
4/7 | 10/01/2025 | 8 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Paul Grech | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
1/3 | 28/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Paul Grech | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
3/6 | 19/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Annalise Scott | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |