Melton Race 7 - Lionheart Security Pace
JILLIBY ILLUMINATE NZ (5) hasn't raced since she was checked and broke in the Victoria Oaks in October but showed some good form earlier her three-year-old season. Races very well fresh with two wins and a placing from three attempts and a trial win will have her ready to go. UBETTA KNOT (4) continues to race well and could be close to a win having finished runner-up in her last three outings, the last two at this circuit. Can make an impact again. OUR SAYDIE KAY (2) kicked off her campaign with a 4.4m second at this venue and is two from two-when second-up so progression is likely from a good draw. ALL BLAZING GUNS (3) draws well and is capable of improvement second-up.

Driver: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 5th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track was 5th-7.6 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Clear Left (2:45.10) in NR 60 to 69 on April 5 at $71. Before that 9th (Fr6) over 1720m after being wide early at this track was 2nd-0.84 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Edwarde Grange (2:02.40) in NR 60 to 69 on March 29 at $34. Likely to find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/12 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $71.00 |
9/12 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 13.9L | $34.00 |
5/8 | 22/03/2025 | 50 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1 |
| 12.7L | $81.00 | |
5/10 | 31/01/2025 | 6 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $21.00 |
9/10 | 25/01/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:50.8 | 7 |
| 44.1L | $101.00 |
2/10 | 18/01/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
3/5 | 12/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
6/6 | 16/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | J D Justice | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Greg Sugars
Stats
Comments
Promising type show didn't do much at the end of her last preparation. Fair return to racing first up solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track beaten 4.5 m by Poppy Wah Wah (2:00.10) in NR 60 to 69 on April 12 at $9.50. Nicely placed to take this out.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 12/04/2025 | 217 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $9.50 |
2/8 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
4/6 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 | |
10/11 | 07/09/2024 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 48.1L | $81.00 |
5/9 | 29/08/2024 | 5 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 20.7L | $51.00 |
8/10 | 24/08/2024 | 42 | 0W/15 0K | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $5.00 |
10/10 | 13/07/2024 | 35 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | K M Gath | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $2.40 |
7/12 | 08/06/2024 | 16 | 0W/15K | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | K M Gath | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $1.55 |

Driver: Amy Day
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr4) over 1720m after racing wide at this track was 11th-15.72 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Odin (2:02.60) in 0W/15 0K stake on April 5 at $7. Two runs back 5th (Fr6) over 1660m after showing early pace at Hamilton was leading by 4.2m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 10 m by Sweet Ideal (1:57.90) in NR 55 to 60 on October 16 at $2.15. One of the better hopes.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 05/04/2025 | 171 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $7.00 |
4/4 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
5/8 | 16/10/2024 | 12 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $2.15 |
1/8 | 04/10/2024 | 16 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | W | Matthew Craven | 1:53.5 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.20 |
6/12 | 18/09/2024 | 11 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $51.00 |
9/12 | 07/09/2024 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | M J Craven | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 34.9L | $151.00 |
6/9 | 29/08/2024 | 18 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | M J Craven | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 37.0L | $61.00 |
1/6 | 20/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | M J Craven | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Odin at this track over 1720m in a 0W/15 0K stake on April 5 at $6. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Let Her Roll at this track over 1720m in a NR up to 79 M on April 12 at $21. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |
2/11 | 05/04/2025 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $6.00 |
2/6 | 30/03/2025 | 40 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.25 |
4/9 | 18/02/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $5.00 |
3/7 | 13/02/2025 | 130 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
1/3 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 25.2L | $0.00 | |
4/7 | 06/10/2024 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
3/7 | 03/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | S L Ewen | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run she 11th (Sr3) over 2760m at this track, beaten 30 m by Coastal Babe (3:19.20) in 3yo G1 No NR F on October 12 at $51. Big chance while fresh.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
11/12 | 12/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 28.8L | $51.00 |
4/7 | 05/10/2024 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $16.00 |
2/11 | 21/09/2024 | 140 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $1.30 |
1/6 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
7/10 | 04/05/2024 | 7 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Menangle | 2400m | Fast | J P Lee | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 27.9L | $16.00 |
2/9 | 27/04/2024 | 15 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2400m | Fast | J P Lee | 1:56.1 | 9 |
| 2.4L | $6.00 |
3/10 | 12/04/2024 | 13 | $9,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | J P Lee | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $1.90 |

Driver: Leilani Justice
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track beaten 21 m by Golden Tribe (2:01.80) in NR 60 to 69 on April 12 at $151. Before that 11th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 8th-9.68 beaten 13 m by Odin (2:02.60) in 0W/15 0K stake on April 5 at $41. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/12 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 21.6L | $151.00 |
11/11 | 05/04/2025 | 71 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $41.00 |
1/5 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
10/10 | 24/01/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $12,240.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $7.00 |
4/9 | 17/01/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
2/10 | 09/01/2025 | 27 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $5.00 |
10/10 | 13/12/2024 | 7 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 28.1L | $6.00 |
2/4 | 08/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | G A Panella | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, beaten 11 m by Poppy Wah Wah (2:00.10) in NR 60 to 69 on April 12 at $21. Before that, 8th (Sr5) over 2240m at this track was 9th-15.73 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Clear Left (2:45.10) in NR 60 to 69 on April 5 at $34. Top-three finish is well within his grasp.
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 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $21.00 |
8/12 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $34.00 |
3/12 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $26.00 |
9/12 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $21.00 |
10/12 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 28.5L | $11.00 |
3/11 | 01/03/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
3/5 | 01/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | C A Alford | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | ||
3/3 | 22/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | C A Alford | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Miles
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr5) over 1720m at this track, beaten 20 m by Golden Tribe (2:01.80) in NR 60 to 69 on April 12 at $18. Before that, 4th (Fr7) over 2240m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 2nd-3.39 beaten 3 m by Clear Left (2:45.10) in NR 60 to 69 on April 5 at $12. 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/12 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 20.0L | $18.00 |
4/12 | 05/04/2025 | 10 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $12.00 |
0/12 | 26/03/2025 | 18 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:52.5 | 5 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
7/9 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $4.40 |
2/11 | 01/03/2025 | 60 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $26.00 |
2/3 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | David Miles | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | D Milne | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
4/9 | 31/12/2024 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $2.10 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr4) over 1720m at this track, beaten 20 m by Poppy Wah Wah (2:00.10) in NR 60 to 69 on April 12 at $34. At the run before good run when 2nd (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-3.8 beaten a head by Clear Left (2:45.10) in NR 60 to 69 on April 5 at $9. 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 20.4L | $34.00 |
2/12 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
4/12 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $9.00 |
3/12 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $34.00 |
5/12 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $101.00 |
10/12 | 01/03/2025 | 8 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 38.0L | $81.00 |
2/6 | 10/02/2019 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Z Steenhuis | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |