Melton Race 4 - Mimosa Homes Pace
CALEXICO (10) is hard to knock having stretched his winning streak to five by scoring here last time, working but proving too strong. Has had a let-up since and draws on the back row but the form reads strongly. CHASING REX (6) made it two wins from his last three starts when he came from a similar draw to this to score by 1.4m here last week. Proven at this shorter distance. Big chance again. CLYMENUS (5) looks close to another success after placing in his last three outings, the last two at this venue and distance. ODIN (7) draws wider than when successful last start but has put together a string of wins and placings so must be respected along with INVITATION ONLY (11) who came from this draw when runner-up last start.

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 8th-13.08 beaten 6 m by Final Collect (2:02.30) in NR 60 to 72 on May 3 at $41. At his previous start 6th (Sr2) over 1785m at Stawell was 8th-13.3m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 8 m by Remi Lou (2:09.20) in NR 55 to 64 on April 18 at $8. Go well from this draw.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 03/05/2025 | 15 | NR 60 to 72 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $41.00 |
6/9 | 18/04/2025 | 12 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $8.00 |
4/9 | 06/04/2025 | 11 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $12.00 |
9/12 | 26/03/2025 | 17 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:52.5 | 4 |
| 37.7L | $41.00 |
1/9 | 09/03/2025 | 9 | NR 54 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Birchip | 1750m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
4/8 | 28/02/2025 | 8 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $10.00 |
1/2 | 25/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herbertson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 18/07/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herbertson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Newberry
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.58 beaten 5.5 m by Final Collect (2:02.30) in NR 60 to 72 on May 3 at $126. Two runs back 7th (Sr1) over 1650m at Bendigo, at the bell was 7th-12.83 beaten 14 m by Frugal Fare (1:57.00) in NR 60 to 74 on April 9 at $41. Facing a tough assignment.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 03/05/2025 | 24 | NR 60 to 72 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $126.00 |
7/8 | 09/04/2025 | 3 | NR 60 to 74 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $41.00 |
8/9 | 06/04/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Malcolm Bull | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 51.9L | $151.00 |
6/12 | 29/03/2025 | 3 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:54.5 | 7 |
| 10.6L | $151.00 |
10/12 | 26/03/2025 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 1:52.5 | 6 |
| 41.7L | $101.00 |
6/8 | 18/03/2025 | 6 | NR 60 to 66 | $9,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 40.8L | $18.00 |
4/5 | 20/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 11/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Malcolm Bull | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, beaten 3.5 m by Hez All Rock (2:02.20) in NR 60 to 72 on May 3 at $5.50. Before that was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track was 10th-17.97 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Chasing Rex (2:42.10) in NR 60 to 69 on April 19 at $8. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 72 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 3.7L | $5.50 |
6/10 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $8.00 |
10/12 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 22.4L | $18.00 |
7/11 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $13.00 |
2/12 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
6/11 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $126.00 |
1/4 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track beaten 10 m by Hez All Rock (2:02.20) in NR 60 to 72 on May 3 at $81. Before that 11th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track beaten 35 m by Sweetpassion (2:01.00) in NR 70 to 79 on April 19 at $151. Needs to do more. Not on current form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/4 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 | |
8/8 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 72 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $81.00 |
11/11 | 19/04/2025 | 21 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 37.4L | $151.00 |
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 |
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: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3.5 m second behind Royal Division at this track over 1720m NR 60 to 72 last start. Before that was beaten 3.5 metres third again at this track in NR 80 to 89 on April 19. Close to a win and gets his chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 72 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.1 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $5.50 |
3/11 | 19/04/2025 | 3 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $126.00 |
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 |
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: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently. Last start won by 1.4 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at this track (2:42.10) beating Odin in NR 60 to 69 on April 19 at $3.40 at the bell was 2nd-0.97. Should be hard to beat again.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 1.4L | $3.40 |
5/11 | 12/04/2025 | 9 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $7.50 |
1/10 | 03/04/2025 | 22 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.85 |
2/10 | 12/03/2025 | 12 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.75 |
2/9 | 28/02/2025 | 5 | 0W/15 0K stake | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $3.60 |
1/10 | 23/02/2025 | 23 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $4.80 |
6/11 | 07/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 17.2L | $0.00 | |
1/4 | 23/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start won just off the speed and boxed on; won by a nose after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Terang (1:59.70) beating Young Bluey in NR 65 or better on April 28 at $31 at the bell was 3rd-4. Expected to go very well again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 28/04/2025 | 9 | NR 65 or better | $10,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $31.00 |
2/10 | 19/04/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $5.00 |
1/11 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $6.00 |
3/11 | 22/03/2025 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.70 |
1/11 | 14/03/2025 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $3.50 |
3/12 | 08/03/2025 | 16 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 18.7L | $16.00 |
1/7 | 07/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
5/9 | 03/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | G R Sugars | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rebecca Bartley
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2.5 m third behind Dukes Choice at this track over 2240m NR 70 to 79 last start. Before that was beaten 4.5 metres fourth again at this track same class on March 29. Can make his presence felt.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 12/04/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $14.00 |
4/9 | 29/03/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $7.50 |
6/11 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $8.50 |
3/12 | 01/03/2025 | 15 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 13.4L | $61.00 |
4/9 | 14/02/2025 | 9 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Albury | 2570m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 40.3L | $126.00 |
8/11 | 05/02/2025 | 95 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:50.9 | 4 |
| 28.4L | $13.00 |
1/5 | 23/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | R Bartley | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
2/4 | 22/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | R K Bartley | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track was 8th-14.05 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Meteor Moth (2:41.00) in NR 73 to 83 on May 3 at $151. Before that 8th (Fr2) over 1750m at Swan Hill beaten 21 m by Tiger Band Wagon (2:04.80) in NR 65 or better on April 27 at $41. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 03/05/2025 | 6 | NR 73 to 83 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $151.00 |
8/8 | 27/04/2025 | 8 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $41.00 |
8/11 | 19/04/2025 | 3 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 19.1L | $101.00 |
5/10 | 16/04/2025 | 11 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $81.00 |
7/10 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 20.4L | $101.00 |
7/9 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $71.00 |
2/5 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Damian Wilson
Stats
Comments
Has won his last five. Won by 2.25 m when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at this track (2:02.80) beating Golden Tribe in 3yo No NR on March 15 at $4.20 at the bell was 2nd-3.2m 2WNC. Two runs back was well back before the turn; won by 3 m as favourite (Sr1) at Shepparton (1:59.40) beating Starzzz Destiny in NR 55 to 64 on February 25 at $1.33 at the bell was 8th-18.9m 2WWC. Can add to the winning streak.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 15/03/2025 | 18 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $4.20 |
1/9 | 25/02/2025 | 14 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $1.33 |
1/5 | 11/02/2025 | 11 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $1.90 |
1/9 | 31/01/2025 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Damian Wilson | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $2.00 |
1/5 | 21/01/2025 | 10 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.75 |
6/7 | 11/01/2025 | 9 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 43.1L | $14.00 |
1/4 | 21/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D R Wilson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
2/9 | 01/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D Wilson | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Sr4) over 1720m at this track was leading by 0.99 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Sweetpassion (2:01.00) in NR 70 to 79 on April 19 at $14. Chance to break through.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $14.00 |
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 |
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 |