Melton Race 5 - Nevele R Stud Pace (2Nd Heat)
CINQUANTA (4) finished eighth last start, beaten 7 metres at Maryborough over 1690m. Finds a nice race and is the one to beat. CONSPIRATOR (1) went back last start then made a long searching run to salute by 1.5 metres at Shepparton over 1690m, his second win in a row. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Good enough to take out a race like this. SALSAWITHSIERRA (9) is on the radar after her last-start sixth over 1609m at Cranbourne a week-and-a-half ago. Each way value. MISSLOLA (5) last appeared with a modest run over 1690m at Kilmore nine months ago. Expect a better effort to kick off this prep.

Driver: Steven Matson
Stats
Comments
Looks well placed in this tougher race, but he was impressive winning last start [-+] won by 1.5 m (Sr2) at Shepparton (2:05.50) beating Wheres Wood Wood in NR 39 to 44 on May 27 at $7.50 at the bell was 5th-7.94. Expected to go on with it.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/11 | 27/05/2025 | 12 | NR 39 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $7.50 |
1/12 | 15/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
5/8 | 01/05/2025 | 35 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 2:03.0 | 6 |
| 16.7L | $26.00 |
3/11 | 27/03/2025 | 13 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $9.50 |
6/9 | 14/03/2025 | 15 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $18.00 |
7/11 | 27/02/2025 | 36 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $19.00 |
3/5 | 27/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Steven Matson | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | ||
4/6 | 12/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Z M Phillips | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rita Burnett
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 11th (Sr5) over 1690m at Kilmore, beaten 40 m by Adieu Mikennis (2:04.60) in NR up to 42 on May 29 at $61. Before that 12th (Fr1) over 1710m after showing early pace at Ballarat beaten 30 m by Tinsel Tiara (2:04.40) in NR 39 to 44 on April 3 at $4. Others rate better.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/12 | 29/05/2025 | 56 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 42.2L | $61.00 |
12/12 | 03/04/2025 | 7 | NR 39 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 31.7L | $4.00 |
5/12 | 27/03/2025 | 16 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $41.00 |
4/11 | 11/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Monique Burnett | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |
0/10 | 04/03/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Monique Burnett | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
4/12 | 27/02/2025 | 8 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 16.2L | $26.00 |
3/3 | 05/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 0m | R L Burnett | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | ||
2/3 | 27/12/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | M M Burnett | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a nose (Sr1) at this track (2:06.50) beating My Lucky Rock in NR up to 42 on May 23 at $6. Draws better this time so with a bit of luck she can feature in the finish again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 23/05/2025 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
11/12 | 15/05/2025 | 14 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 22.9L | $2.90 |
5/10 | 01/05/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $17.00 |
6/9 | 24/04/2025 | 7 | 0-4 WINS | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 21.9L | $71.00 |
4/8 | 17/04/2025 | 14 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $8.00 |
11/12 | 03/04/2025 | 11 | NR 39 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 28.2L | $10.00 |
2/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to her best. Last start 8th (Fr3) over 1690m at Maryborough was 10th-20.6 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Quick Decision (2:03.00) in NR up to 45 on May 21 at $6. The run previous was well back in the run when 6th (Fr4) over 1690m at Kilmore was 6th-18.08 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Caruso Star (2:03.40) in NR up to 49 on May 1 at $8.50. Better than last start and can improve sharply.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 21/05/2025 | 20 | NR up to 45 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | R Mitchell | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
6/10 | 01/05/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Craig Demmler | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $8.50 |
9/10 | 25/04/2025 | 50 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Craig Demmler | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 11.7L | $21.00 |
8/10 | 06/03/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $51.00 |
6/10 | 20/02/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $14.00 |
5/8 | 13/02/2025 | 6 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
3/7 | 26/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | S T Sanderson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
4/7 | 19/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R T Sanderson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Austin Mifsud
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of nine months. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into tenth after being driven well back, behind Goodtime Stryker at Kilmore over 1690m in a NR up to 50 on September 12 at $41. Can open the campaign with a forward performance.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99/3 | 08/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Austin Mifsud | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | ||
10/10 | 12/09/2024 | 28 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ian McMahon | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $41.00 |
10/10 | 15/08/2024 | 23 | NR up to 55 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | I N McMahon | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 33.3L | $71.00 |
5/10 | 23/07/2024 | 11 | NR up to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 17.1L | $16.00 |
9/10 | 12/07/2024 | 183 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 42.4L | $26.00 |
1/10 | 11/01/2024 | 21 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $3.50 |
4/9 | 21/12/2023 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $101.00 |
2/7 | 31/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | E J Tormey | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 2080m after racing wide at Cranbourne beaten 30 m by Blazin Heaven (2:35.20) in NR up to 49 on May 25 at $151. Before that was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 2080m at Cranbourne, beaten 24 m by Blazin Heaven (2:34.90) in NR up to 49 on May 18 at $101. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 25/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 29.2L | $151.00 |
9/9 | 18/05/2025 | 102 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 24.9L | $101.00 |
9/9 | 05/02/2025 | 12 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 32.7L | $26.00 |
10/10 | 24/01/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 24.2L | $16.00 |
8/10 | 17/01/2025 | 22 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $41.00 |
8/10 | 26/12/2024 | 8 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $101.00 |
1/7 | 17/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
7/7 | 08/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J J Herbertson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ada Massa
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track, beaten 10 m by Dot Ball (2:06.50) in NR up to 42 on May 23 at $19. Before that 5th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track was 7th-11.9 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Muselet (2:05.80) in NR 37 to 42 on May 9 at $21. Tested again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 23/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:58.3 | 7 |
| 10.6L | $19.00 |
5/8 | 09/05/2025 | 14 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $21.00 |
8/12 | 25/04/2025 | 859 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Ada Massa | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $51.00 |
6/6 | 13/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Massa | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
5/7 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Ainsworth | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
8/8 | 18/12/2022 | 23 | NR up to 45 | $4,500.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 535.6L | $6.00 |
7/8 | 25/11/2022 | 23 | NR up to 43 | $4,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:58.3 | 7 |
| 28.8L | $3.00 |
2/10 | 02/11/2022 | 7 | NR up to 51 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $6.50 |

Driver: Anthony Butt
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well back in the run when 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 5th-8.06 beaten 4 m by Ollies Medal (1:59.80) in 0-1 WIN on May 25 at $26. Showed ability the race before when she posted a big 5 m win after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Cranbourne (1:59.20) beating Ultimate Safari in MAIDEN on May 18 at $4.80 at the bell was leading 3.37. Expected to go well.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 25/05/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $26.00 |
1/7 | 18/05/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $4.80 |
5/6 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 55.9L | $0.00 | |
5/8 | 07/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | S F Hoban | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 16.2L | $34.00 |
8/8 | 23/04/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $12.00 |
4/12 | 16/04/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $4.80 |
1/7 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
7/8 | 31/03/2025 | 137 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 35.3L | $6.00 |

Driver: Courtney Slater
Stats
Comments
Looks well placed in this tougher race, but she was impressive winning two starts back [-+] came from midfield and won by 1.75 m (Sr1) at Hamilton (2:01.30) beating Huxham Chubb in NR up to 49 on May 9 at $8 at the bell was 3rd-3.9. Rates well on best form and is worth including.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | C J Slater | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
10/10 | 16/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | C J Slater | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 20.6L | $51.00 |
1/7 | 09/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | C J Slater | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $8.00 |
6/10 | 02/05/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | C J Slater | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $126.00 |
7/7 | 23/04/2025 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 41.3L | $126.00 |
10/11 | 10/04/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 43.6L | $7.50 |
4/9 | 02/04/2025 | 100 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 19.2L | $7.00 |
4/9 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 9.2L | $0.00 |