Melton Race 3 - Dynamic Print Group Pace
SWEETPASSION (9) was impressive when resuming with a win at Ararat last start, pushing to the front before drawing away to cruise home by 16m. Draws on the second line but has clearly returned in good order and has won second-up twice before so can go on with it. MY UNCLE STAN (8) draws for a trail and came from wider on this row to score here last month. Could show his best. PESCI (6) is going well having only once missed the placings in his last five starts and overcame a back row draw in scoring last time. LINCOLN RIVER (10) has been close to the placegetters in his last two outings here, coming from a similar barrier to this when beaten only 3.6m two back. Consider.

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track, beaten 50 m by Captain Bellasario (2:41.60) in NR 80 to 95 on March 29 at $151. Before that was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at Geelong, at the bell was 9th-16.8m on the pegs beaten 14 m by Don Arthur (1:54.20) in NR 65 on January 31 at $101. Others look better placed.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 29/03/2025 | 57 | NR 80 to 95 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 52.2L | $151.00 |
7/10 | 31/01/2025 | 7 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 14.9L | $101.00 |
5/7 | 24/01/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $81.00 |
9/10 | 17/01/2025 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:52.6 | 6 |
| 26.7L | $91.00 |
10/11 | 11/01/2025 | 8 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 18.9L | $151.00 |
7/7 | 03/01/2025 | 3 | NR up to 90 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 30.1L | $71.00 |
2/4 | 23/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | John Justice | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
3/3 | 12/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 2400m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Greg Sugars
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 2600m at Mildura, beaten 9 m by Young Bluey (3:12.10) in LR No NR on April 4 at $51. Before that, 6th (Fr4) over 2190m after showing early speed and racing wide at Mildura was 8th-14.4m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 11 m by Joe Got Rolled (2:40.40) in No NR on April 1 at $26. Genuine contender.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 04/04/2025 | 3 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Mildura | 2600m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $51.00 |
6/9 | 01/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $26.00 |
5/9 | 25/03/2025 | 18 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $81.00 |
5/9 | 07/03/2025 | 9 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 46.5L | $26.00 |
5/10 | 26/02/2025 | 14 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $14.00 |
5/9 | 12/02/2025 | 14 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 30.0L | $9.00 |
2/7 | 29/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | A McDonough | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
4/4 | 22/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Z M Phillips | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track, beaten 7 m by Dukes Choice (2:40.50) in NR 70 to 79 on April 12 at $31. At the start before 9th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 9th-10.31 beaten 12 m by Sir Jimmy (2:01.80) in NR 70 to 79 on April 5 at $101. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $31.00 |
9/11 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $101.00 |
9/9 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 18.1L | $19.00 |
3/9 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $16.00 |
1/9 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $10.00 |
8/12 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $18.00 |
2/4 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | E J Tormey | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track, beaten 19 m by Poppy Wah Wah (2:00.10) in NR 60 to 69 on April 12 at $21. Two runs back came from midfield and won by a neck (Fr5) at this track (2:45.10) beating Hugo Rocks in NR 60 to 69 on April 5 at $41 at the bell was 7th-11.67. Looks to be making up the numbers.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $21.00 |
1/12 | 05/04/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $41.00 |
7/8 | 28/03/2025 | 10 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $7.00 |
2/8 | 18/03/2025 | 10 | NR 60 to 66 | $9,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $8.50 |
9/12 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 24.8L | $15.00 |
8/11 | 01/03/2025 | 129 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $71.00 |
5/6 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
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Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1720m 0W/15 0K stake on March 15. Last time out 8th (Sr4) over 1720m at this track, beaten 17 m by Let Her Roll (2:01.00) in NR up to 79 M on April 12 at $81. Will give a good account.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 12/04/2025 | 21 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $81.00 |
5/8 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 16.0L | $41.00 |
1/10 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $21.00 |
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 |
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: Luke Dunne
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Comments
Last start won on strong from last on the turn and posted a big 3.5 m win as favourite (Sr4) at Ararat (2:39.20) beating Chasing Rex in 0W/15 0K stake on February 28 at $3.50 at the bell was 9th-14.3m 2WWC. Another win looks on the cards.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 28/02/2025 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $3.50 |
3/11 | 19/02/2025 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $1.60 |
11/12 | 09/02/2025 | 14 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:52.5 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $15.00 |
2/10 | 26/01/2025 | 14 | NR 55 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Wedderburn | 1750m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
1/6 | 12/01/2025 | 268 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Greg Sugars | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $5.50 |
8/9 | 19/04/2024 | 132 | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | K E Manning | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 27.4L | $34.00 | |
6/6 | 09/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | A M Butt | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
3/7 | 29/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | R T Conway | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Laura Wilson
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Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 2240m 0W/15 0K stake on March 8. Last start 8th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 10th-12.14 beaten 8 m by Sir Jimmy (2:01.80) in NR 70 to 79 on April 5 at $18. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $18.00 |
9/11 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 23.8L | $41.00 |
1/9 | 08/03/2025 | 18 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
2/9 | 18/02/2025 | 81 | NR 60 to 74 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:55.1 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $11.00 |
2/5 | 06/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Laura Wilson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
7/10 | 29/11/2024 | 76 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | L E Wilson | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $3.10 |
9/12 | 14/09/2024 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | L E Wilson | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 33.3L | $151.00 |
1/7 | 07/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | L Wilson | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 6th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track was 8th-9.89 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Sir Jimmy (2:01.80) in NR 70 to 79 on April 5 at $6.50. At the previous start 7th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 9th-13.54 beaten 8 m by Smoken Ace (2:42.10) in NR 70 to 79 on March 15 at $2.30. Watch for a far better effort this time.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 05/04/2025 | 21 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $6.50 |
7/11 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $2.30 |
1/12 | 08/03/2025 | 15 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $18.00 |
4/9 | 21/02/2025 | 160 | NR 70 to 79 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $7.00 |
1/6 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 10.6L | $0.00 | |
8/12 | 14/09/2024 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 16.6L | $51.00 |
4/12 | 07/09/2024 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $15.00 |
1/4 | 07/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | R Cashman | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Amy Day
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 16 m when quickly away, (Fr5) at Ararat (2:38.80) beating Captain Pins in NR 60 to 80 on April 6 at $9. Going well enough to take care of these.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 06/04/2025 | 232 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 16.1L | $9.00 |
1/4 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Hannah Lewis | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
6/11 | 17/08/2024 | 35 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | M J Craven | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
2/8 | 13/07/2024 | 15 | 2W/15 0K stake | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | M J Craven | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |
5/10 | 28/06/2024 | 48 | NR 70 to 79 | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | M J Craven | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $8.50 |
1/2 | 23/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Chris | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
10/10 | 11/05/2024 | 7 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | A M Day | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 17.1L | $17.00 | |
10/12 | 04/05/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | M J Craven | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 16.9L | $26.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m fifth behind Dukes Choice at this track over 2240m NR 70 to 79 last start. Before that was beaten 3.5 metres fourth again at this track over 1720m same class on April 5. Winning chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $4.20 |
4/11 | 05/04/2025 | 11 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $17.00 |
8/9 | 25/03/2025 | 23 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $6.00 |
1/9 | 02/03/2025 | 15 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Boort | 2612m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.7 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $4.20 |
9/11 | 15/02/2025 | 6 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 24.5L | $3.20 |
4/12 | 09/02/2025 | 14 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:52.5 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr4) over 2240m at this track, beaten 45 m by Dukes Choice (2:40.50) in NR 70 to 79 on April 12 at $19. Two runs back 2nd (Fr6) over 1750m after showing early pace at Swan Hill was leading by.8m on the pegs at the bell, beaten a neck by Dee Roe (2:02.70) in NR 65 or better on March 25 at $9.50. May find this too tough.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 12/04/2025 | 18 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 44.6L | $19.00 |
2/9 | 25/03/2025 | 17 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:52.9 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
9/11 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 17.6L | $6.00 |
7/10 | 01/03/2025 | 14 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $26.00 |
1/11 | 15/02/2025 | 15 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $6.50 |
1/9 | 31/01/2025 | 20 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:51.7 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $23.00 |
4/5 | 26/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 19/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ray Pace | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |