Melton Race 4 - Nutrien Equine Pace
SIR JIMMY (3) did a good job in stronger company here last week, leading from this barrier and fighting on well to go under narrowly. Up in distance but can push forward again and prove hard to catch. HES FROM HEAVEN (11) started from a wider barrier than SIR JIMMY last week and got close to him in a blanket finish. Came from this row when he scored two back at Bendigo and his statistics at this longer distance are impressive. SMOKEN ACE (6) has been thereabouts without winning of late, putting together a string of top-four finishes at this venue. Respect. RAGING WHITEBAIT (7) is in the mix after winning from a similar barrier to this here two back.

Driver: Juanita Breen
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Raging Whitebait, a rival who he faces again; when 45 metres tenth at this track over 2240m in a NR 75 to 89 race on May 10. Not on current form.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 46.0L | $34.00 |
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 |
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 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth after showing early speed, behind Ubetcha Tigerpie at this track over 1720m in a NR 80 to 89 on May 17 at $11. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Kiss at this track over 2240m in a NR 80 to 89 on May 24 at $26. Draws to play a role.
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 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $26.00 |
8/8 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 22.0L | $11.00 |
5/10 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $23.00 |
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 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind The Narcissist at this track over 1720m in a NR 84 to 95 on May 3 at $7. Then a handy effort when a close third after showing early speed, behind Meteor Moth at this track over 1720m in a NR up to 105 on May 24 at $4. 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 24/05/2025 | 21 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
8/10 | 03/05/2025 | 28 | NR 84 to 95 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Allan McDonough | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 17.2L | $7.00 |
1/11 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.70 |
8/11 | 22/03/2025 | 21 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 19.1L | $14.00 |
2/10 | 01/03/2025 | 21 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.33 |
1/11 | 08/02/2025 | 56 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $2.70 |
2/3 | 13/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | A T McDonough | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
1/8 | 30/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | M R Pitt | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track beaten 11 m by Ubetcha Tigerpie (2:01.70) in NR 80 to 89 on May 17 at $23. Before that 9th (Sr3) over 2240m at this track, beaten 20 m by Raging Whitebait (2:40.80) in NR 75 to 89 on May 10 at $61. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $23.00 |
9/10 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $61.00 |
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 |

Driver: Adrian Pace
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, beaten 4 m by Ubetcha Tigerpie (2:01.70) in NR 80 to 89 on May 17 at $41. Two runs back 6th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 4th-5.5m 2WWC beaten 5.5 m by Arggghhh (2:02.20) in NR up to 90 on November 22 at $11. Improver.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 17/05/2025 | 176 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $41.00 |
1/4 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | A Pace | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
3/4 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | A Pace | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
6/9 | 22/11/2024 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $9,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | J Pace | 1:54.3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
3/9 | 15/11/2024 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $9,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | J Pace | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $9.00 |
9/10 | 09/11/2024 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | J Pace | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
7/10 | 02/11/2024 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $16.00 |
7/9 | 19/10/2024 | 15 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:51.4 | 4 |
| 17.7L | $81.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 1.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Ubetcha Tigerpie at this track over 1720m in a NR 80 to 89 on May 17 at $2. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second behind Kiss at this track over 2240m in a NR 80 to 89 on May 24 at $10. Close to a win.
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 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $10.00 |
3/8 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
3/10 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.25 |
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 |
4/5 | 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: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Ubetcha Tigerpie (2:01.70) in NR 80 to 89 on May 17 at $7.50. Showed ability the run before when he failed to make any headway until the straight; raced back and made ground from the turn; won by a head when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at this track (2:40.80) beating Repelling in NR 75 to 89 on May 10 at $14 at the bell was 8th-11.7. Go well.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
1/10 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $14.00 |
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 |
1/4 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Miles
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track was 8th-9.35 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Meteor Moth (2:01.40) in NR up to 105 on May 24 at $51. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr3) over 2300m at Menangle was 3rd-7.45 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Fighter Command (2:43.60) in NR up to 95 on April 26 at $15. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 24/05/2025 | 28 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $51.00 |
7/9 | 26/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | David Miles | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $15.00 |
2/11 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $14.00 |
10/11 | 12/04/2025 | 21 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $71.00 |
3/14 | 22/03/2025 | 6 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $81.00 |
6/9 | 16/03/2025 | 9 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 39.3L | $31.00 |
2/5 | 15/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
5/6 | 02/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | D M Miles | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Damian Wilson
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (FT Sr1) over 2698m at Launceston beaten 23 m by Triedtotellya (3:19.50) in No NR on April 19 at $11. At the run before 6th (FT Fr6) over 2698m at Launceston, beaten 13 m by Star Major (3:20.10) in NR 80 or better on April 13 at $1.95. Has claims,
Last Starts 41 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/14 | 19/04/2025 | 6 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 23.8L | $11.00 |
6/11 | 13/04/2025 | 22 | NR 80 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $1.95 |
1/4 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
2/14 | 22/03/2025 | 15 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $2.90 |
1/13 | 07/03/2025 | 79 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
1/4 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
3/4 | 18/12/2024 | 11 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Redcliffe | 2280m | W | Leonard Cain | 2:04.5 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
4/10 | 07/12/2024 | 7 | B 4 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |

Driver: Taylor Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 9th-11.48 beaten 5.5 m by Meteor Moth (2:01.40) in NR up to 105 on May 24 at $31. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr3) over 2240m at this track was 4th-7.76 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Bettor Isolate (2:41.60) in No NR on May 10 at $151. 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 24/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $31.00 |
3/7 | 10/05/2025 | 91 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $151.00 |
2/4 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
9/14 | 08/02/2025 | 6 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 58.4L | $18.00 |
8/10 | 02/02/2025 | 21 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 15.2L | $6.00 |
2/6 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
8/12 | 12/01/2025 | 8 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 29.4L | $7.00 |
9/10 | 04/01/2025 | 21 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Zac Phillips | 1:51.6 | 7 |
| 15.9L | $34.00 |

Driver: Craig Demmler
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track was 4th-4.25 at the bell, beaten a head by Meteor Moth (2:01.40) in NR up to 105 on May 24 at $21. Showed ability the run before when he won by 1.5 m (Sr1) at Bendigo (1:58.80) beating Dessie Gee in NR up to 90 on May 7 at $2.50 at the bell was 6th-11.25. Has a strong record at this distance so rates highly.
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 | 17 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Craig Demmler | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $21.00 |
1/8 | 07/05/2025 | 26 | NR up to 90 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
5/7 | 11/04/2025 | 126 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 14.2L | $2.60 |
2/3 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Craig Demmler | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
3/4 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Craig Demmler | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
14/14 | 06/12/2024 | 21 | $282,270.00 | Addington | 2600m | Fast | G R Sugars | 1:58.1 | 9 |
| 118.8L | $31.20 | |
5/10 | 15/11/2024 | 34 | $454,550.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | G R Sugars | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $5.80 | |
5/12 | 12/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $12.00 |