Melton Race 6 - National Guardian Solutions Pace
Accomplished mare DRAW A DREAM (1) overcame a back row draw for a fresh win at this circuit then was solid here last week when she raced wide in the latter stages before clocking in fourth. Won her only attempt at this shorter distance and the ace draw gives her every chance to return to the winners' list. FIRST DANCE (2) had been racing consistently before a well-deserved win at this venue and distance last week, beating a handy line-up to score by 2.7m. Draws well and could go back-to-back. DESSIE GEE (6) could be close to a win after placing in his last three outings over this distance here, coming from a similar barrier to go under by 1.6m last time. REPELLING (10) draws on the back row but must be respected after top-three finishes in his last three outings here.

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track beaten 8 m by Fighter Command (2:40.10) in NR 80 to 89 on April 12 at $3.80. Two runs back won by a head as favourite (Sr2) at this track (2:43.60) beating Scheming in NR up to 75 M on March 22 at $1.08. In the mix from the inside draw.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/11 | 12/04/2025 | 21 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $3.80 |
1/8 | 22/03/2025 | 168 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.08 |
1/5 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
1/3 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Allan McDonough | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
7/7 | 05/10/2024 | 21 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 36.0L | $7.00 |
7/12 | 14/09/2024 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $3.10 |
3/12 | 07/09/2024 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $2.00 |
1/9 | 29/08/2024 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $1.25 |

Driver: Greg Sugars
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently. Last start won by 2.75 m (Fr5) at this track (2:01.00) beating Tango Tara in No NR on April 11 at $2.70. Big chance to go back-to-back.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 11/04/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $2.70 |
2/9 | 29/03/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
2/11 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
5/12 | 08/03/2025 | 15 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $19.00 |
2/9 | 21/02/2025 | 6 | NR 70 to 79 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $101.00 |
7/11 | 15/02/2025 | 15 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $34.00 |
3/11 | 07/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
2/12 | 12/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Sean O'Sullivan | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
4th (Sr6) over 1720m after being wide early at this track, beaten 8 m by Let Her Roll (2:01.00) in NR up to 79 M on April 12 at $34. Before that 5th (Sr3) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 5th-10.69 beaten 5.5 m by Repelling (2:41.40) in NR 70 to 79 on March 29 at $61. Prepared to risk.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/11 | 12/04/2025 | 14 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $34.00 |
5/9 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $61.00 |
5/9 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 14.6L | $51.00 |
8/11 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $71.00 |
8/11 | 08/03/2025 | 11 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:52.6 | 6 |
| 17.2L | $81.00 |
7/10 | 25/02/2025 | 129 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.5 | 7 |
| 14.6L | $41.00 |
3/4 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
2/4 | 09/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | P J Males | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr5) over 2240m at this track, beaten 9 m by Fighter Command (2:40.10) in NR 80 to 89 on April 12 at $41. Before that, 4th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track was 9th-12.32 at the bell, beaten 2 m by Rakero Slammer (2:01.50) in NR 80 to 89 on April 5 at $10. Must be included.
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 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $41.00 |
4/10 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
5/8 | 29/03/2025 | 13 | NR 80 to 95 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $10.00 |
7/8 | 16/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Charlton | 2570m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 15.9L | $26.00 |
1/11 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
4/10 | 01/03/2025 | 15 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $12.00 |
1/4 | 16/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 11/12/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herbertson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr3) over 1650m after showing early speed and racing wide at Bendigo was 5th-3.85 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Harryhoo (1:55.90) in NR 65 or better on April 16 at $26. Two runs back 9th (Sr3) over 2240m at this track was 10th-16.41 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Clear Left (2:45.10) in NR 60 to 69 on April 5 at $23. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 16/04/2025 | 11 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $26.00 |
9/12 | 05/04/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $23.00 |
5/8 | 28/03/2025 | 6 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 1:58.1 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $2.70 |
4/12 | 22/03/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $8.00 |
8/10 | 14/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $10.00 |
5/7 | 07/03/2025 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
4/12 | 01/03/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 14.4L | $61.00 |
1/6 | 29/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | E J Tormey | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
2/4 | 22/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Laura Wilson
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Bulletproof Boy at this track over 1200m in a No NR on March 22 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Rakero Slammer at this track over 1720m in a NR 80 to 89 on April 5 at $6. Racing in great heart and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $6.00 |
2/8 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 3 |
| 6.9L | $6.50 | |
3/11 | 08/03/2025 | 21 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $16.00 |
5/11 | 15/02/2025 | 15 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $41.00 |
8/9 | 31/01/2025 | 9 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Laura Wilson | 1:51.7 | 7 |
| 13.7L | $10.00 |
1/8 | 22/01/2025 | 11 | NR 65 | $9,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $5.00 |
1/6 | 14/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | L E Wilson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 30/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | L Crossland | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Juanita Breen
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into eleventh after being driven well back, behind Exotic Bushranger at Ballarat over 2200m in a No NR on January 18 at $34. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/11 | 18/01/2025 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 40.4L | $34.00 |
1/10 | 11/01/2025 | 35 | NR up to 90 | $10,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
4/9 | 07/12/2024 | 14 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 41.9L | $19.00 |
5/12 | 23/11/2024 | 8 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 15.4L | $23.00 |
2/9 | 15/11/2024 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $9,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 1:55.0 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $2.25 |
6/10 | 09/11/2024 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
1/3 | 08/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | N Jack | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
2/4 | 01/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Juanita Breen | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 11th (Sr3) over 2240m at this track, beaten 13 m by Fighter Command (2:40.10) in NR 80 to 89 on April 12 at $26. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 1.5 m when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:01.50) beating Dessie Gee in NR 80 to 89 on April 5 at $6.50 at the bell was 5th-4.53. Can do a lot better.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/11 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $26.00 |
1/10 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $6.50 |
4/8 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 95 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $10.00 |
7/11 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 16.4L | $61.00 |
6/11 | 08/03/2025 | 15 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $8.00 |
6/6 | 21/02/2025 | 6 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 16.0L | $26.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Sr6) over 2240m at this track, beaten 12 m by Fighter Command (2:40.10) in NR 80 to 89 on April 12 at $71. At the start before game effort when 3rd (FT Fr1) over 2579m at Hobart, beaten 9 m by Jorge Street (3:09.40) in G1 No NR on March 22 at $81. Cannot be left out of calculations.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/11 | 12/04/2025 | 21 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $71.00 |
3/14 | 22/03/2025 | 6 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $81.00 |
6/9 | 16/03/2025 | 9 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 39.3L | $31.00 |
12/13 | 07/03/2025 | 6 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 45.7L | $8.00 |
3/10 | 01/03/2025 | 4 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
5/10 | 25/02/2025 | 44 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $6.50 |
2/5 | 15/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
5/6 | 02/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | D M Miles | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 5 m by Fighter Command (2:40.10) in NR 80 to 89 on April 12 at $7.50. Two runs back tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (2:41.40) beating First Dance in NR 70 to 79 on March 29 at $4 at the bell was 2nd-4.3. Racing very well. Strong claims.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/11 | 12/04/2025 | 14 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $7.50 |
1/9 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
2/9 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
6/12 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:53.8 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
2/12 | 01/03/2025 | 15 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $18.00 |
2/9 | 14/02/2025 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $15,300.00 | Albury | 2170m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
6/6 | 21/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
1/8 | 21/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D Moran | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track beaten 22 m by Rakero Slammer (2:01.50) in NR 80 to 89 on April 5 at $126. Before that 6th (Fr5) over 1200m at this track, beaten 18 m by Bulletproof Boy (1:23.70) in No NR on March 22 at $101. Can't see him troubling these.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 22.3L | $126.00 |
2/4 | 30/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | S M Walker | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
6/8 | 22/03/2025 | 273 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 5 |
| 18.3L | $101.00 | |
1/3 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | S M Walker | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
9/12 | 22/06/2024 | 7 | NR up to 89 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S M Walker | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 19.2L | $101.00 |
7/7 | 15/06/2024 | 140 | NR 80 to 89 | $12,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S M Walker | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 22.5L | $51.00 |
8/10 | 27/01/2024 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:51.6 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $8.00 |
8/8 | 13/01/2024 | 35 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.5 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $1.65 |