Melton Race 2 - Hyland Racing Colours Pace
KWICK SAND (4) has produced strong efforts from this barrier in his last two outings at this circuit and distance, using the sprint lane for a narrow win two back before going under by a head last week. Building a very honest record here. Winning claims. KEAYANG TACO (7) has been racing well from back row draws, winning three back at Hamilton and finishing close-up in his two outings at this venue since. Draws wide but has more upside than many of these. LUVA SCRAP (5) is hard to knock having put together a string of placings since scoring at Maryborough, the last three coming at this venue. Something for the Multiples: CENTOFELLIE (6) NOVA BAXTER (12)

Driver: Ashley Manton
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Comments
Looked good last start. Tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 m after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Kilmore (2:01.60) beating Lils Nightmare in NR 51 to 56 on April 10 at $18 at the bell was 2nd-1.53. Two runs back 8th (Fr2) over 1650m at Bendigo beaten 30 m by Good Tobe Locksley (1:55.40) in NR 56 to 64 on March 26 at $34. May find this too tough.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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1/11 | 10/04/2025 | 15 | NR 51 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $18.00 |
8/12 | 26/03/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Stacie Carbone | 1:52.5 | 2 |
| 31.4L | $34.00 |
7/8 | 19/03/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 19.6L | $34.00 |
10/10 | 12/03/2025 | 274 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 18.1L | $151.00 |
4/9 | 11/06/2024 | 34 | NR 56 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $12.00 |
8/9 | 08/05/2024 | 63 | NR 56 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | A J Manton | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 27.4L | $9.00 |
3/6 | 19/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | A J Manton | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
2/7 | 11/04/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Damian Wilson
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track was 6th-11.39 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Clear Left (2:45.10) in NR 60 to 69 on April 5 at $13. Two runs back won by a neck as favourite (Fr6) at Riverina Paceway (2:03.70) beating Luvtoo in NR up to 52 M on March 28 at $1.35. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/12 | 05/04/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $13.00 |
1/9 | 28/03/2025 | 13 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.35 |
9/10 | 15/03/2025 | 17 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $5.50 |
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 | ||
1/4 | 25/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1680m | D Wilson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Comments
First up. At the last run he was well back in the run when 8th (Fr7) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 7th-17.5 beaten 13 m by Pas De Cheval (1:52.40) in NR up to 80 on March 16 2024 at $11. Looks set for a bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
8/9 | 16/03/2024 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | W H Rixon | 1:52.4 | 7 |
| 13.2L | $11.00 |
7/9 | 10/03/2024 | 7 | $10,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | E J Tormey | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 29.2L | $3.20 | |
3/10 | 03/03/2024 | 185 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | Neutral | E J Tormey | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $5.50 |
2/4 | 20/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | S Boyington | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
4/10 | 31/08/2023 | 17 | $10,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | E J Tormey | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 18.2L | $26.00 | |
3/8 | 14/08/2023 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $9,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | E J Tormey | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
2/11 | 06/08/2023 | 11 | NR 55 to 65 | $9,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | E J Tormey | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $2.80 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
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Comments
Last start game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-4.09 at the bell, beaten a head by Big Bad Ossie (2:44.30) in NR 60 to 69 on April 5 at $7. Two runs back won by a nose as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (2:43.80) beating Arnies Army in NR 60 to 69 on March 22 at $4. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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2/10 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
1/12 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
4/10 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $8.50 |
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 |
2/4 | 07/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Charli Masoti | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
5/8 | 03/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | G R Sugars | 0 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Comments
Solid run when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Frugal Fare at this track over 2240m in a 0W/15 0K stake on March 29 at $9.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Big Bad Ossie at this track over 2240m in a NR 60 to 69 on April 5 at $7. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $7.00 |
2/12 | 29/03/2025 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $9.50 |
3/10 | 15/03/2025 | 29 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $21.00 |
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 |
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: Jack Laugher
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Comments
Finished up last campaign with a win at Riverina Paceway, started this campaign 5th (Fr2) over 1790m at Mildura, at the bell was 7th-9.4m 2WWC beaten 14 m by Letsgo Big Girl (2:11.40) in NR 54 to 63 on April 1 at $6.50. Then last outing won by 6 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at Mildura (2:09.80) beating Ozzie Daybreak in NR 54 to 63 on April 4 at $6.50. Happy to invest elsewhere.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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1/11 | 04/04/2025 | 3 | NR 54 to 63 | $10,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $6.50 |
5/9 | 01/04/2025 | 88 | NR 54 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $6.50 |
5/6 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Junee | 1760m | Good | Bruce Harpley | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
4/6 | 28/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Brett Hogan | 0 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 | ||
1/8 | 03/01/2025 | 112 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
8/8 | 13/09/2024 | 10 | NR up to 54 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | B T Hogan | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 40.2L | $16.00 |
4/7 | 03/09/2024 | 4 | 0-2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Albury | 2170m | Neutral | B T Hogan | 2:02.6 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $5.00 |
5/10 | 30/08/2024 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 26.1L | $8.00 |

Driver: Glen Craven
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Comments
Returns after six-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into twelfth behind Always The Showman at Kilmore over 2180m in a 0W/15 0K stake on September 27 at $14. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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3/4 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 22L | $0.00 | ||
12/12 | 27/09/2024 | 27 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 17.0L | $14.00 |
4/5 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
9/10 | 31/08/2024 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | G A Craven | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 36.0L | $4.60 |
1/10 | 19/08/2024 | 12 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
2/8 | 07/08/2024 | 81 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | J P Lee | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $6.00 |
6/10 | 18/05/2024 | 7 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | G A Craven | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $3.80 | |
2/11 | 11/05/2024 | 14 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | G A Craven | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $26.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr1) over 2570m at Charlton well beaten by Catalpa Rescue (3:06.90) in LR No NR on March 16 at $41. Two runs back 3rd (Sr2) over 2240m at this track was 5th-8.7m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 2 m by Alot Like Louie (2:43.60) in 0W/15 0K stake on March 8 at $26. Likely to find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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1/7 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Connor Clarke | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
8/8 | 16/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Charlton | 2570m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 117.8L | $41.00 |
3/9 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $26.00 |
5/12 | 01/03/2025 | 6 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 20.6L | $101.00 |
7/10 | 23/02/2025 | 94 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 23.1L | $5.50 |
3/3 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | C Lang | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
3/10 | 21/11/2024 | 4 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $9.00 |
7/7 | 17/11/2024 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $6.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr6) over 1650m after being wide early at Bendigo was 3rd-4.65 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Frugal Fare (1:57.00) in NR 60 to 74 on April 9 at $7. Showed ability the outing before when he won by a neck (Sr2) at this track (2:02.40) beating Triple Rock Saint in NR 60 to 69 on March 29 at $8.50 at the bell was 3rd-2.81. Genuine contender.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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5/8 | 09/04/2025 | 11 | NR 60 to 74 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 9.7L | $7.00 |
1/12 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
4/11 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |
2/9 | 15/03/2025 | 11 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $5.50 |
1/11 | 04/03/2025 | 9 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $3.80 |
5/10 | 23/02/2025 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 22.0L | $8.50 |
2/5 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Stacie Carbone | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | ||
4/7 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Stacie Carbone | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Greg Sugars
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Comments
Last start good run when 2nd (10m Fr2) over 2650m at Carrick, at the bell was 7th-14.5m 2WWC beaten 17 m by Jorge Street (3:18.40) in NR 70 or better on March 9 at $7.50. Two runs back won by 3 m (FT Fr5) at Carrick (3:24.10) beating Thee Old Bomb in NR 65 or better on February 16 at $4.80. Strong prospects.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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3/3 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 | |
2/12 | 09/03/2025 | 21 | NR 70 or better | $20,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.5 | 0 |
| 17.8L | $7.50 |
1/12 | 16/02/2025 | 8 | NR 65 or better | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:03.9 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $4.80 |
2/12 | 08/02/2025 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $13.00 |
1/6 | 02/02/2025 | 7 | NR 63 to 67 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $2.70 |
3/10 | 26/01/2025 | 25 | NR 55 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $5.90 |
1/6 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
9/9 | 01/01/2025 | 10 | NR 70 | $14,000.00 | St Marys | 2400m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:06.2 | 3 |
| 300.0L | $4.20 |