Melton Race 5 - Hip Pocket Castlemaine Pace
ROYAL DIVISION (11) came from this row for a resuming third then progressed to score from a wide barrier here last week. That took his strike rate at this distance to 50 per cent and while drawn wide on the back row he looks capable of taking another step forward. UBETTA KNOT (1) continues to race well with a string of top-two finishes including a win here two back. The ace draw gives her every chance to continue the strong form. HARRYHOO (9) drew wide in a stronger race last time but had recorded a win and two placings from the previous three starts so is worth another chance. JACCKA CONNOR (8) could be close to a win after coming from this barrier for second here last week.

Driver: Scott Ewen
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 2nd-0.7 beaten 4.5 m by Final Collect (2:02.30) in NR 60 to 72 on May 3 at $5.50. Two runs back won by 1.1 m when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:42.60) beating Hugo Rocks in NR 60 to 69 on April 19 at $12 at the bell was leading 1.24. Nicely drawn and expected to run a bold race again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 72 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $5.50 |
1/9 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $12.00 |
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 |
1/3 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 25.2L | $0.00 | |
3/7 | 03/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | S L Ewen | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1720m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 4th-5.48 beaten 12 m by Final Collect (2:02.30) in NR 60 to 72 on May 3 at $17. Two runs back 10th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 6th-13.5 beaten 12 m by Sweetpassion (2:01.00) in NR 70 to 79 on April 19 at $17. Others preferred.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 72 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $17.00 |
10/11 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $17.00 |
7/11 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $21.00 |
1/12 | 05/04/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $41.00 |
7/8 | 28/03/2025 | 10 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $7.00 |
2/8 | 18/03/2025 | 10 | NR 60 to 66 | $9,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $8.50 |
5/6 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Cahir
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3 m third behind Perun at Cranbourne over 2080m NR 55 to 64 last start. Before that was beaten 1.2 metres second at Bendigo over 1650m in NR 65 or better on April 16. One of the chances.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 04/05/2025 | 18 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
2/10 | 16/04/2025 | 4 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $11.00 |
4/12 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $61.00 |
6/12 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |
5/12 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $4.60 |
6/10 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $26.00 |
1/3 | 22/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Nathan Cahir | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
1/8 | 31/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | N J Cahir | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1720m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was leading 2.85 beaten 11 m by Royal Division (2:00.90) in NR 60 to 72 on May 3 at $3.70. At the run before good run when 2nd (Sr2) over 1609m at Hobart beaten 2.75 m by Mynamesevan (1:55.70) in NR 60 to 69 on March 22 at $2. In the mix.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 03/05/2025 | 42 | NR 60 to 72 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:53.1 | 5 |
| 11.7L | $3.70 |
2/3 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Liam Older | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
2/9 | 22/03/2025 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $2.00 |
8/9 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 74.5L | $13.00 |
0/9 | 02/03/2025 | 9 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Boort | 2612m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 99.0L | $2.20 |
5/9 | 21/02/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $3.30 |
4/6 | 14/02/2025 | 13 | NR 65 | $10,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 27.8L | $11.00 |
1/5 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 230L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track beaten 3 m by Hez All Rock (2:02.20) in NR 60 to 72 on May 3 at $3.70. Two runs back 2nd (Sr2) over 2240m at this track was 2nd-1.24 at the bell, beaten 1.1 m by Ubetta Knot (2:42.60) in NR 60 to 69 on April 19 at $34. Place best.
Last Starts 6 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 | 14 | NR 60 to 72 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.70 |
2/9 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $34.00 |
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 |
2/6 | 10/02/2019 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Z Steenhuis | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Damian Wilson
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 1720m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 10th-18.76 beaten 6 m by Sweetpassion (2:01.00) in NR 70 to 79 on April 19 at $16. At the run before 8th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track was 10th-12.14 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Sir Jimmy (2:01.80) in NR 70 to 79 on April 5 at $18. Contender.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 19/04/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:53.2 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $16.00 |
8/11 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $18.00 |
9/11 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 23.8L | $41.00 |
1/9 | 08/03/2025 | 18 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
2/9 | 18/02/2025 | 81 | NR 60 to 74 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:55.1 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $11.00 |
2/5 | 06/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Laura Wilson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
7/10 | 29/11/2024 | 76 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | L E Wilson | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $3.10 |
1/7 | 07/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | L Wilson | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track was 8th-15.49 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Sweetpassion (2:01.00) in NR 70 to 79 on April 19 at $4.40. At his previous start 6th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track was 8th-9.89 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Sir Jimmy (2:01.80) in NR 70 to 79 on April 5 at $6.50. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 19/04/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $4.40 |
6/11 | 05/04/2025 | 21 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $6.50 |
7/11 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $2.30 |
1/12 | 08/03/2025 | 15 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $18.00 |
4/9 | 21/02/2025 | 160 | NR 70 to 79 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $7.00 |
1/6 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 10.6L | $0.00 | |
8/12 | 14/09/2024 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 16.6L | $51.00 |
1/4 | 07/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | R Cashman | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 5 m finishing fourth after showing early speed, behind Sweetpassion at this track over 1720m in a NR 70 to 79 on April 19 at $10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Meteor Moth at this track over 2240m in a NR 73 to 83 on May 3 at $21. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | NR 73 to 83 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $21.00 |
4/11 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $10.00 |
6/9 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $31.00 |
9/11 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $101.00 |
9/9 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 18.1L | $19.00 |
3/9 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $16.00 |
2/4 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | E J Tormey | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 10th-19.76 beaten 13 m by Meteor Moth (2:41.00) in NR 73 to 83 on May 3 at $101. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Sr1) over 1650m at Bendigo was 6th-12.1m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Poppy Wah Wah (1:56.80) in NR 60 to 74 on April 23 at $9. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 03/05/2025 | 10 | NR 73 to 83 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 13.7L | $101.00 |
3/7 | 23/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 74 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $9.00 |
1/10 | 16/04/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $4.20 |
2/8 | 09/04/2025 | 11 | NR 60 to 74 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
8/9 | 29/03/2025 | 13 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 17.1L | $41.00 |
6/8 | 16/03/2025 | 15 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Charlton | 2570m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $151.00 |
1/4 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Michelle Phillips | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Tony Vlaeminck | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Let Her Roll at this track over 1720m in a NR up to 79 M on April 12 at $18. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Le Belle Bijoux at this track over 1720m in a NR up to 79 M on May 3 at $19. Has claims.
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 | 21 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.3 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $19.00 |
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 |
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: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 3.5 m (Fr7) at this track (2:00.90) beating Clymenus in NR 60 to 72 on May 3 at $17 at the bell was 7th-11.52. Looks hard to beat again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 72 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:53.1 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $17.00 |
3/10 | 19/04/2025 | 204 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
3/4 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 22L | $0.00 | ||
12/12 | 27/09/2024 | 27 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 17.0L | $14.00 |
4/5 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
9/10 | 31/08/2024 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | G A Craven | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 36.0L | $4.60 |
1/10 | 19/08/2024 | 12 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
2/8 | 07/08/2024 | 81 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | J P Lee | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $6.00 |