Melton Race 1 - Logical Staffing Solutions Pace
SMOKEN ACE (5) has chased some smart rivals of late, finishing second to Fighter Command two back before a fourth to The Narcissist in a higher-graded race last week. That is strong form for this and he owns a good strike rate at this longer distance. REPELLING (2) is racing well having only once missed the top-three in his last five starts. Came from the back row when third last week and won from this draw earlier in the campaign. Strong claims. LITTLE LOUIE (9) came from this draw to return to winning form last start at Mildura. Go well. SWEETPASSION (6) must be respected after winning both starts this time in, the latest from the back row at this venue.

Driver: Matt Newberry
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Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track was 7th-10.34 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Tango Tara (1:59.80) in No NR on May 3 at $21. At the start before solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1750m after showing early pace at Swan Hill was 3rd-3.7m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 1.1 m by Tiger Band Wagon (2:04.80) in NR 65 or better on April 27 at $9. Draws well so can be about the money.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 03/05/2025 | 6 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:52.1 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $21.00 |
2/8 | 27/04/2025 | 8 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $9.00 |
9/9 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Matthew Newberry | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $31.00 |
8/9 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 28.9L | $15.00 |
10/10 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 25.0L | $4.40 |
3/10 | 22/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Newberry | 1:49.2 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $101.00 |
5/7 | 18/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | J Newberry | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 09/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | J Newberry | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
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Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing seventh behind First Dance at this track over 1720m in a NR 80 to 89 on April 19 at $34. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third behind Meteor Moth at this track over 2240m in a NR 73 to 83 on May 3 at $19. Progressing well. Has a nice draw and expected to figure prominently again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/11 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | NR 73 to 83 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
7/11 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $34.00 |
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 |
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: Taylor Ford
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First up. At the last run he 7th (20m Fr1) over 2650m at Carrick beaten 20 m by Nova Baxter (3:24.10) in NR 65 or better on February 16 at $31. Among the chances.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/5 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
7/12 | 16/02/2025 | 8 | NR 65 or better | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:03.9 | 0 |
| 20.4L | $31.00 |
8/10 | 08/02/2025 | 13 | NR 70 to 84 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 21.3L | $21.00 |
10/10 | 26/01/2025 | 16 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 42.1L | $5.30 |
1/10 | 10/01/2025 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Scottsdale | 2692m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:07.9 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
4/9 | 01/01/2025 | 24 | NR 70 | $14,000.00 | St Marys | 2400m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:06.2 | 4 |
| 18.5L | $2.80 |
9/10 | 08/12/2024 | 16 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Gunbower | 2630m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 74.7L | $6.50 |
2/6 | 24/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | N Jack | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
2/3 | 12/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 2400m | Riley Mitchell | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
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Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track was 5th-8.33 at the bell, beaten 10 m by The Narcissist (2:01.80) in NR 84 to 95 on May 3 at $11. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track beaten 3.5 m by Fighter Command (2:40.10) in NR 80 to 89 on April 12 at $7. Well placed and has winning claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 03/05/2025 | 21 | NR 84 to 95 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $11.00 |
2/11 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $7.00 |
9/10 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:51.7 | 4 |
| 19.8L | $21.00 |
4/11 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $19.00 |
1/11 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
3/12 | 08/03/2025 | 35 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $1.70 |
4/5 | 25/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Connor Clarke | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Amy Day
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Six-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track and Ararat. Last start failed to make any headway until the straight; raced back and made ground from the turn; posted a big 3 m win as favourite (Sr2) at this track (2:01.00) beating Invitation Only in NR 70 to 79 on April 19 at $4.40 at the bell was 9th-17.34. Must respect winning form.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/11 | 19/04/2025 | 13 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $4.40 |
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 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.15 beaten 15 m by The Narcissist (2:01.80) in NR 84 to 95 on May 3 at $41. At the run before 9th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 11 m by Fighter Command (2:40.10) in NR 80 to 89 on April 12 at $13. Each way hope.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 03/05/2025 | 21 | NR 84 to 95 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 15.9L | $41.00 |
1/3 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
9/11 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $13.00 |
5/10 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.6 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $4.20 |
2/8 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 95 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $1.80 |
1/9 | 22/03/2025 | 55 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
1/4 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 | |
6/8 | 26/01/2025 | 8 | NR 70 to 95 | $15,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2555m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $1.80 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Last start 8th (Fr4) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 10th-20.2 beaten 17 m by The Narcissist (2:01.80) in NR 84 to 95 on May 3 at $101. Two runs back 4th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.27 beaten 4 m by First Dance (2:00.80) in NR 80 to 89 on April 19 at $10. Prefer others.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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8/10 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | NR 84 to 95 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 17.2L | $101.00 |
4/11 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
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 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
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Last start won on from midfield and won by a head as favourite (Sr2) at Mildura (2:11.20) beating All Da Rage in NR 65 or better on April 16 at $1.80 at the bell was 4th-5.2m 2WWC. Go well again.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 16/04/2025 | 53 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.80 |
9/10 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 26.7L | $6.00 |
8/10 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Dunn | 1:51.2 | 6 |
| 13.7L | $3.50 |
7/11 | 01/02/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $26.00 |
8/11 | 18/01/2025 | 126 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 32.5L | $31.00 |
3/3 | 15/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
5/12 | 14/09/2024 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | A J Dunn | 1:53.3 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $51.00 |
2/5 | 25/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | A J Dunn | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abby Sanderson
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Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track was 4th-7.91 at the bell, beaten 12 m by The Narcissist (2:01.80) in NR 84 to 95 on May 3 at $51. Before that 4th (Fr4) over 1750m after showing early pace at Swan Hill was 5th-7.2m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 6 m by Tiger Band Wagon (2:04.80) in NR 65 or better on April 27 at $13. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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5/10 | 03/05/2025 | 6 | NR 84 to 95 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $51.00 |
4/8 | 27/04/2025 | 11 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $13.00 |
6/10 | 16/04/2025 | 50 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | David Moran | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $5.00 |
2/2 | 27/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
8/10 | 25/02/2025 | 97 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 17.1L | $12.00 |
4/4 | 20/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
3/8 | 20/11/2024 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:52.9 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $2.20 |
1/10 | 09/11/2024 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |

Driver: Juanita Breen
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Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 8th-15.82 beaten 17 m by The Narcissist (2:01.80) in NR 84 to 95 on May 3 at $151. At the start before was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track was 11th-21.08 at the bell, beaten 6 m by First Dance (2:00.80) in NR 80 to 89 on April 19 at $101. Could be ready to show more.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | NR 84 to 95 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 17.2L | $151.00 |
6/11 | 19/04/2025 | 91 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $101.00 |
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 |
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 |