Melton Race 2 - Betavet Mares Pace
DRAW A DREAM (11) led and faded out in a higher-graded race last time but she is much better than that having kicked of her campaign with a win from this row. She can bounce back to her best. THE ANSWER (1) went back from a wider draw when resuming but hit the line well for a 1.7m second at Bendigo. Fitter for that and is well served by the ace draw. Threat. OUR SAYDIE KAY (3) hasn't been far away in two starts here since a spell. She is two from two third-up so can peak aided by the low draw. LE BELLE BIJOUX (10) may need some luck but can measure up with her best while TWISTED BLISS (8) draws for a trail so is in the mix.

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 2150m at Bendigo was 11th-13.62 at the bell, beaten 1.75 m by Ferrigno (2:36.30) in NR 50 to 56 on April 9 at $3.20. Should improve so expected to run well again from this draw.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/11 | 09/04/2025 | 179 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $3.20 |
1/6 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Bellman | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
2/3 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
8/12 | 12/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Michelle Phillips | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 23.9L | $151.00 |
4/7 | 05/10/2024 | 21 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Michelle Phillips | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 12.4L | $101.00 |
9/12 | 14/09/2024 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michelle Phillips | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 19.6L | $151.00 |
3/11 | 07/09/2024 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michelle Phillips | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $71.00 |
4/9 | 29/08/2024 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Michelle Phillips | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 25.8L | $17.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Finished up last campaign with a win at Cranbourne, started this campaign won by a nose (Sr1) at Cranbourne (1:56.00) beating Bulletproof Kid in 0-2 WINS on March 23 at $5 at the bell was 5th-7.8m on the pegs. Then last time 4th (Fr6) over 1710m after racing wide at Ballarat was 4th-6.46 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Chasing Rex (2:01.80) in NR 57 to 64 on April 3 at $10. Not keen on her chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 03/04/2025 | 11 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $10.00 |
1/8 | 23/03/2025 | 91 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
2/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Connor Clarke | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
1/8 | 22/12/2024 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:59.4 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
4/10 | 15/12/2024 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $9.50 |
2/10 | 01/12/2024 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |
1/7 | 17/11/2024 | 154 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $7.50 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-3.86 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Ubetta Knot (2:42.60) in NR 60 to 69 on April 19 at $4. Before that, a game 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. Player from this draw.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 33.6L | $0.00 | |
5/9 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $4.00 |
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 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 6th-8.75 beaten 3.5 m by Bulldog Khan (2:41.30) in 0W/15 0K stake on April 19 at $34. Two runs back posted a big 6 m win when quickly away, (Fr1) at Mildura (2:09.80) beating Ozzie Daybreak in NR 54 to 63 on April 4 at $6.50. Exotic hope.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 19/04/2025 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $34.00 |
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 |

Driver: Matt Newberry
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 8th-11.89 beaten 11 m by Chasing Rex (2:42.10) in NR 60 to 69 on April 19 at $41. Two runs back 6th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track, beaten 13 m by Let Her Roll (2:01.00) in NR up to 79 M on April 12 at $71. Not keen.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Newberry | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $41.00 |
6/11 | 12/04/2025 | 21 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $71.00 |
2/10 | 22/03/2025 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Newberry | 1:53.6 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $15.00 |
3/10 | 14/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Newberry | 1:52.4 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $15.00 |
1/10 | 07/03/2025 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
9/12 | 01/03/2025 | 8 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 31.0L | $61.00 |
7/7 | 07/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | M Newberry | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
4/4 | 02/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | M Newberry | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr5) over 1720m after racing wide at this track was 4th-11.51 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Sweetpassion (2:01.00) in NR 70 to 79 on April 19 at $23. Two runs back 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. Not going well enough.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $23.00 |
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 |
1/3 | 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: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track, beaten 10 m by Let Her Roll (2:01.00) in NR up to 79 M on April 12 at $18. Before that, 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at Geelong, beaten 25 m by Catch A Wave (1:51.90) in No NR on March 28 at $81. Worth including.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 12/04/2025 | 15 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $18.00 |
6/7 | 28/03/2025 | 6 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 25.2L | $81.00 |
3/8 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $19.00 |
9/11 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $61.00 |
9/12 | 08/03/2025 | 15 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $26.00 |
7/9 | 21/02/2025 | 6 | NR 70 to 79 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 19.7L | $17.00 |
4/5 | 03/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | G R Sugars | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 | ||
7/7 | 27/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | G R Sugars | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr2) over 1650m at Bendigo was 7th-15.9m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 9 m by Poppy Wah Wah (1:56.80) in NR 60 to 74 on April 23 at $26. At her previous start was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track was 11th-15.11 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Sir Jimmy (2:01.80) in NR 70 to 79 on April 5 at $151. Consider.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 23/04/2025 | 18 | NR 60 to 74 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $26.00 |
10/11 | 05/04/2025 | 8 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $151.00 |
3/8 | 28/03/2025 | 20 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $5.00 |
7/12 | 08/03/2025 | 11 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
4/10 | 25/02/2025 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $126.00 |
8/11 | 15/02/2025 | 17 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $101.00 |
1/4 | 18/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 17/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | E J Tormey | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Emmett Brosnan
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Carrick over 2650m NR 65 or better on February 16. Last time out 9th (Sr4) over 2240m at this track was 10th-15.41 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Bulldog Khan (2:41.30) in 0W/15 0K stake on April 19 at $4.20. Consider for exotics.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 19/04/2025 | 41 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $4.20 |
2/6 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Emmet Brosnan | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | ||
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 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track was 7th-11.82 at the bell, beaten 8 m by First Dance (2:00.80) in NR 80 to 89 on April 19 at $51. Before that, 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. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $51.00 |
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 |
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: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old mare who has plenty of ability. Unlucky last start 9th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track was leading by 0.85 at the bell, beaten 14 m by First Dance (2:00.80) in NR 80 to 89 on April 19 at $1.55. Great chance to atone.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 14.4L | $1.55 |
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 |