Melton Race 4 - The Pearl
ASMILEANDAWINX (9) was a big improver second-up when she led and scored at Ballarat, getting home by 3.7 metres after leading. Draws on the second line this time but has won when third-up before so could go on with it. SALSAWITHSIERRA (5) was a solid fourth after racing parked last start and had won two of her previous three, coming from the back row to score at this circuit and distance two back. Major player., SASSYOLA (11) cops a tricky draw but is racing well, adding to a string of top-fur finishes with a 1.3m second at Ballarat last week. I LIKE WHAT I SEE (6) is worth thought having led from this barrier for a last-start win by close to 5 metres at Wagga.

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr4) over 1710m at Ballarat, at the bell was 3rd-1.9 beaten 10 m by Olivia Rose (2:05.80) in NR 43 to 48 on June 12 at $6.50. At the start before 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at Charlton was 4th-8.8 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Jilliby Tidalwave (1:56.10) in NR 43 to 48 on June 2 at $13. Draws the pegs so expect a better effort.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 12/06/2025 | 10 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $6.50 |
4/7 | 02/06/2025 | 12 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 13.4L | $13.00 |
6/11 | 21/05/2025 | 34 | NR 44 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 2:00.6 | 7 |
| 20.8L | $51.00 |
9/10 | 17/04/2025 | 3 | NR 45 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 18.7L | $5.50 |
2/12 | 14/04/2025 | 12 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $8.00 |
1/10 | 02/04/2025 | 20 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.30 |
3/4 | 22/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Nathan Cahir | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | ||
5/8 | 02/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | N J Cahir | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Ford
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 16 days ago at Maryborough over 2190m, and two back 8th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track beaten 22 m by Calypso Mistress (2:04.10) in NR 43 to 49 on May 23 at $12. Others rate better.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 04/06/2025 | 12 | NR up to 45 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 31.4L | $9.00 |
8/9 | 23/05/2025 | 7 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 22.0L | $12.00 |
2/9 | 16/05/2025 | 14 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $3.00 |
6/6 | 02/05/2025 | 8 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 17.9L | $26.00 |
4/12 | 24/04/2025 | 6 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
4/9 | 18/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $13.00 |
1/7 | 28/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: George Batsakis
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr5) over 2210m at Warragul beaten 6 m by Groom (2:42.80) in NR up to 49 on June 9 at $4.40. Decent effort last start. One of the players.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 09/06/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Warragul | 2210m | Neutral | G Batsakis | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $4.40 |
5/7 | 01/06/2025 | 21 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | G Batsakis | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $7.50 |
2/9 | 11/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | G Batsakis | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $31.00 |
1/12 | 04/05/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | G Batsakis | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $6.00 |
2/9 | 25/04/2025 | 21 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | G Batsakis | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $61.00 |
6/12 | 04/04/2025 | 5 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | G Batsakis | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $14.00 |
1/8 | 16/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | G Batsakis | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 07/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | G Batsakis | 0 |
| 26.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr7) over 1609m after racing wide at Geelong was 11th-18.4 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Up And About (1:56.30) in NR up to 49 on June 13 at $12. Two runs back 2nd (Fr1) over 1710m at Ballarat was 3rd-4.38 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Asmileandawinx (2:05.00) in NR up to 55 M on June 5 at $8.50. Finding a few ahead of her.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 13/06/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 16.7L | $12.00 |
2/11 | 05/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $8.50 |
3/7 | 22/05/2025 | 18 | 0-4 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
7/12 | 04/05/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $2.70 |
3/9 | 24/04/2025 | 14 | 0-4 WINS | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.2 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $6.50 |
5/12 | 10/04/2025 | 13 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
4/8 | 16/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | J N Quinlan | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
1/6 | 08/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | J N Quinlan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony Butt
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when fourth at Ballarat on June 12. Won the start prior at this track on June 6. May prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 12/06/2025 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $1.75 |
1/9 | 06/06/2025 | 12 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.30 |
5/6 | 03/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 24.3L | $0.00 | |
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 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
Stats
Comments
Last start won a big 5 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr6) at Riverina Paceway (2:06.80) beating Cala Jewel in NR up to 45 M on June 10 at $2.90 at the bell was leading 8.8. In winning form and has to be included.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 10/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $2.90 |
2/9 | 03/06/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $11.00 |
6/10 | 27/05/2025 | 23 | NR 45 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 17.7L | $21.00 |
4/6 | 15/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | G Pekin | 0 |
| 22L | $0.00 | ||
6/12 | 04/05/2025 | 2 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 20.0L | $5.50 |
4/8 | 02/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Albury | 2170m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $6.50 |
3/10 | 25/04/2025 | 10 | NR 45 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $19.00 |
4/4 | 13/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | I Ward | 0 |
| 44L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track was 5th-9.67 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Feel The Reign (2:04.60) in NR 43 to 49 on June 6 at $4.80. Before that, 6th (Fr3) over 1690m at Kilmore was 7th-13.62 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Hittheroadjack (2:01.60) in NR 50 to 55 on May 29 at $13. Consider.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 06/06/2025 | 8 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 15.2L | $4.80 |
6/11 | 29/05/2025 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 17.1L | $13.00 |
8/10 | 16/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $21.00 |
1/8 | 09/05/2025 | 15 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
5/12 | 24/04/2025 | 10 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $8.00 |
1/11 | 14/04/2025 | 10 | NR 45 to 50 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
2/7 | 26/04/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | J J Caldow | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 03/11/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | J J Caldow | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at Geelong beaten 22 m by Maxnjax (1:55.40) in NR up to 59 on June 13 at $14. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at Cranbourne, beaten 2.5 m by Ollies Medal (1:59.80) in 0-1 WIN on May 25 at $4. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 13/06/2025 | 19 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 22.6L | $14.00 |
4/8 | 25/05/2025 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $4.00 |
2/10 | 16/05/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $16.00 |
6/11 | 08/05/2025 | 27 | NR 51 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $26.00 |
2/12 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
1/11 | 04/04/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $1.75 |
2/7 | 06/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
6/9 | 07/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | C A Alford | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 3.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Ballarat (2:05.00) beating Lady In Line in NR up to 55 M on June 5 at $6 at the bell was leading 4.24. Strips fitter third-up and can repeat the dose.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/11 | 05/06/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $6.00 |
8/12 | 28/05/2025 | 73 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $12.00 |
10/11 | 16/03/2025 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $9.50 |
8/12 | 01/03/2025 | 17 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $26.00 |
2/5 | 22/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Connor Ronan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
10/11 | 12/02/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $6.50 |
2/7 | 05/02/2025 | 12 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $3.00 |
2/4 | 12/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Connor Ronan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Emmett Brosnan
Stats
Comments
Last start 11th (Sr4) over 1710m at Ballarat, well beaten by Asmileandawinx (2:05.00) in NR up to 55 M on June 5 at $13. Before that, 10th (Sr2) over 1609m at Geelong, beaten 15 m by Gunforhire (1:58.90) in NR 50 to 55 on May 30 at $4.20. No surprise if she turned things around.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/11 | 05/06/2025 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 259.7L | $13.00 |
10/11 | 30/05/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $4.20 |
6/10 | 16/05/2025 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $31.00 |
2/7 | 02/05/2025 | 15 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
5/11 | 17/04/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $31.00 |
10/10 | 03/04/2025 | 12 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $26.00 |
2/4 | 14/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | E Brosnan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
3/8 | 06/12/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | E Brosnan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leilani Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1690m after showing early speed and racing wide at Maryborough beaten 10 m by Do It (2:03.00) in NR 50 to 55 on June 18 at $15. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr3) over 1710m after showing early pace at Ballarat, at the bell was 4th-6.02 beaten 1.3 m by Captain Wilson (2:05.10) in NR 49 to 54 on June 12 at $6. Rates highly. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/12 | 18/06/2025 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 10.4L | $15.00 |
2/10 | 12/06/2025 | 14 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
4/12 | 29/05/2025 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $8.50 |
3/10 | 25/05/2025 | 9 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $3.50 |
3/10 | 16/05/2025 | 18 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
2/10 | 28/04/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $1.75 |
2/7 | 23/04/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $2.15 |
3/3 | 12/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
6/7 | 07/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |