Melton Race 2 - Hyland Racing Colours Pace
SAIFA (8) has the hoof on the till after seconds in his last two outings here, last time going under by just a head. Draws on the back row but should enjoy a nice trail and will be hitting peak fitness fourth up. Primary contender. CRIME WRITER (11) draws wide on the second line but is in strong form with back-to-back wins, the latest here from this row. Must rate highly again. MY UNCLE STAN (1) has been coming from wider or second row draws of late. Better served by the ace draw and is a two-time winner at the venue and distance. NEATNTIDY (4) has won a trial since he led and faded last time and won three of his previous four starts so could bounce back.

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track was 4th-4.44 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Crime Writer (2:41.60) in NR 70 to 79 on May 24 at $4.40. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track was 10th-14.96 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Jaccka Connor (2:01.80) in NR 65 to 75 on May 10 at $8.50. Player from this draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 24/05/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $4.40 |
4/11 | 10/05/2025 | 21 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 9.2L | $8.50 |
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 |
1/6 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 10.6L | $0.00 | |
1/4 | 07/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | R Cashman | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony Butt
Stats
Comments
Eight-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. 3rd (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 15 m by Collective Works (2:00.50) in NR 60 to 69 on May 23 at $51. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into fourth behind The Iron Duke at this track over 2240m in a NR 60 to 69 on May 17 at $101. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 23/05/2025 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $51.00 |
4/11 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $101.00 |
8/11 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $151.00 |
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 |
2/4 | 23/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | John Justice | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 4 m when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:01.70) beating Dressed In Gold in NR 60 to 69 on May 23 at $9.50. Has claims again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 23/05/2025 | 9 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $9.50 |
6/9 | 14/05/2025 | 11 | NR 58 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $41.00 |
8/11 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 24.4L | $26.00 |
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 |
1/3 | 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: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into ninth behind Big Bad Ossie at this track over 2240m in a NR 60 to 69 on April 5 at $6. Raced better the start before that where he won by 3.5 m (Fr7) at Swan Hill (2:42.60) beating Ruff Nut in NR 56 to 64 on March 25 at $6 at the bell was leading 1.9m on the pegs. Better than last start and definitely worth another chance.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
9/10 | 05/04/2025 | 11 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $6.00 |
1/8 | 25/03/2025 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $6.00 |
2/10 | 15/03/2025 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $14.00 |
1/8 | 06/03/2025 | 6 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $4.40 |
1/8 | 28/02/2025 | 9 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $5.50 |
4/7 | 19/02/2025 | 10 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $1.50 |
3/4 | 19/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R Backhouse | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
1/7 | 29/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | A J Dunn | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Emmett Brosnan
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track was 8th-14.79 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Perun (2:43.60) in NR 70 to 79 on May 24 at $101. Two runs back 7th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track was 5th-6.25 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Le Belle Bijoux (2:01.10) in NR up to 79 M on May 3 at $26. Improvement needed.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 24/05/2025 | 21 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 17.1L | $101.00 |
7/11 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $26.00 |
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 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 8th (Sr5) over 1720m at this track beaten 10 m by Clymenus (2:01.60) in NR 70 to 79 on May 17 at $26. Showed ability the race before when he failed to make any headway until the straight; raced back and made ground from the turn; posted a big 4.5 m win (Sr3) at this track (2:02.30) beating Ubetta Knot in NR 60 to 72 on May 3 at $12 at the bell was 7th-10.68. One of the chances.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/12 | 17/05/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $26.00 |
1/8 | 03/05/2025 | 28 | NR 60 to 72 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $12.00 |
11/11 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $34.00 |
5/11 | 22/03/2025 | 10 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $101.00 |
2/11 | 12/03/2025 | 11 | NR 60 to 74 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
6/12 | 01/03/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 22.1L | $61.00 |
2/3 | 29/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 23/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | L J Justice | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Jilliby Illuminate at this track over 2240m in a 0W/15 0K stake on May 10 at $10. Then a handy effort when a close second after showing early speed, behind Clymenus at this track over 1720m in a NR 70 to 79 on May 17 at $4. Close to a win.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/12 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
2/11 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $10.00 |
11/11 | 03/05/2025 | 196 | NR 73 to 83 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 17.7L | $34.00 |
2/4 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
2/9 | 19/10/2024 | 14 | No NR | $8,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $1.70 |
4/10 | 05/10/2024 | 70 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $81.00 |
1/7 | 01/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
4/12 | 27/07/2024 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | N M Dawson | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 27.9L | $21.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Began his campaign last start running 6th (Fr7) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 8th-12.74 beaten 10 m by Kiss (2:40.10) in NR 80 to 89 on May 24 at $151. May need more racing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 24/05/2025 | 168 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:55.0 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $151.00 |
3/3 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | ||
10/10 | 07/12/2024 | 7 | NR up to 100 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jason Lee | 1:53.1 | 8 |
| 86.5L | $26.00 |
6/9 | 30/11/2024 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $14.00 |
8/12 | 23/11/2024 | 13 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $26.00 |
2/10 | 10/11/2024 | 15 | NR up to 95 | $15,000.00 | St Arnaud | 2150m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $15.00 |
1/2 | 05/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glenn Craven | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
7/10 | 26/10/2024 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $26.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr3) over 2240m at this track was 7th-10.96 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Perun (2:43.60) in NR 70 to 79 on May 24 at $41. Before that, 4th (Fr3) over 1720m at this track, beaten 5.5 m by Clymenus (2:01.60) in NR 70 to 79 on May 17 at $6.50. Chance to atone.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $41.00 |
4/12 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $6.50 |
1/11 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $6.00 |
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 |
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: Matthew Craven
Stats
Comments
Nine-year-old gelding racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track and Ouyen. Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 m (Sr1) at this track (2:41.60) beating Calexico in NR 70 to 79 on May 24 at $12 at the bell was 3rd-3.05. Can win 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 | 24/05/2025 | 13 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
1/11 | 11/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Ouyen | 2423m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $11.00 |
6/9 | 04/05/2025 | 6 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $8.50 |
7/8 | 28/04/2025 | 24 | NR 65 or better | $10,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $61.00 |
3/11 | 04/04/2025 | 3 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Mildura | 2600m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $8.50 |
2/9 | 01/04/2025 | 17 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
4/6 | 10/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | M J Craven | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
6/7 | 03/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 9th-14.56 beaten 16 m by Kiss (2:40.10) in NR 80 to 89 on May 24 at $41. Two runs back won by a head as favourite (Fr1) at this track (2:01.60) beating Saifa in NR 70 to 79 on May 17 at $3. Not keen.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 16.1L | $41.00 |
1/12 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
1/11 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
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 |
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 |