Melton Race 1 - Hertz Melton Pace
SOME AMERICAN (5) finished fourth last start over 1720m at this track but was very competitive, beaten only 2.5 metres. Leading hope if he is at his best. OPERATIVE LINE (3) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 4 metres from the winner in fourth over 2240m at this track. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Has the ability to find the winners' list. ALOT LIKE LOUIE (1) is the next best after finishing runner-up over 1740m at Riverina Paceway last time out. LOUIE LOU I (10) cannot be left out after recording a sequence of three top-three finishes, the latest at this track two weeks ago.

Driver: Laura Wilson
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Beaten favourite last start when second at Riverina Paceway on August 1. Was victorious the start before at this track on July 19. Nicely drawn and expected to measure up again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 01/08/2025 | 13 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Damian Wilson | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $2.15 |
1/11 | 19/07/2025 | 10 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $2.20 |
2/7 | 09/07/2025 | 32 | NR 60 to 74 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
3/10 | 07/06/2025 | 14 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $14.00 |
4/9 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $13.00 |
1/12 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
2/5 | 06/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Laura Wilson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
1/7 | 07/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | L Wilson | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Been racing well and showed plenty of improvement following July 26 run. Just managed to hang on and win won by a nose after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (2:01.50) beating Jaccka Connor in NR 75 to 88 on August 2 at $34. This race will be harder than that win. Not going well enough. Might find this beyond him.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 02/08/2025 | 7 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $34.00 |
10/10 | 26/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 120.9L | $16.00 |
2/11 | 19/07/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:53.7 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $19.00 |
5/10 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $11.00 |
9/12 | 05/07/2025 | 14 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 24.9L | $15.00 |
2/12 | 21/06/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $9.00 |
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 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track was 5th-6.03 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Yambukian (2:39.70) in No NR on July 26 at $23. Before that, 5th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 6 m by Yambukian (2:00.30) in No NR on July 12 at $12. Rates highly. Great chance to find winning form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 26/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $23.00 |
5/11 | 12/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:52.5 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $12.00 |
7/11 | 28/06/2025 | 56 | NR 83 to 96 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:52.2 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $51.00 |
2/10 | 03/05/2025 | 21 | NR 84 to 95 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
6/11 | 12/04/2025 | 28 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $18.00 |
5/6 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $2.30 |
1/4 | 02/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | J J Herbertson | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 21/07/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | M J Bellman | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
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Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track, beaten 24 m by Yambukian (2:39.70) in No NR on July 26 at $101. Before that was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1690m at Kilmore beaten 16 m by Letsrockletsroll (2:00.50) in NR 65 or better on July 17 at $21. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 26/07/2025 | 9 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 24.6L | $101.00 |
7/9 | 17/07/2025 | 12 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 16.7L | $21.00 |
7/12 | 05/07/2025 | 8 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 19.8L | $41.00 |
8/9 | 27/06/2025 | 6 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 22.6L | $1.95 |
5/8 | 21/06/2025 | 203 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:51.6 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $151.00 |
8/10 | 30/11/2024 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 19.7L | $41.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
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Finished fourth at his last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten 2.5 metres behind Clymenus at this track over 1720m NR 75 to 88 on August 2. Certainly worth another chance.
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 | 02/08/2025 | 35 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $1.95 |
4/11 | 28/06/2025 | 119 | NR 83 to 96 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:52.2 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $1.33 |
1/4 | 10/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
10/10 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:49.1 | 5 |
| 12.4L | $4.40 |
4/10 | 22/02/2025 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:49.8 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
6/10 | 08/02/2025 | 84 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $1.95 |
3/6 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
1/12 | 16/11/2024 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $4.80 |

Driver: David Miles
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Last start 4th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 5th-7.93 beaten 9 m by Diamond Eclipse (2:41.00) in NR up to 95 on July 26 at $5. Before that, 4th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track was 2nd-0.69 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Kosimo (2:41.30) in NR 80 to 89 on July 19 at $23. This looks a suitable assignment.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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4/10 | 26/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $5.00 |
4/8 | 19/07/2025 | 14 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $23.00 |
6/10 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Mat Rue | 1:52.1 | 9 |
| 11.6L | $7.00 |
11/11 | 28/06/2025 | 21 | NR 83 to 96 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:52.2 | 7 |
| 20.8L | $41.00 |
3/11 | 07/06/2025 | 7 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
2/11 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | NR 83 to 96 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $26.00 |
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: Ewa Justice
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Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 2240m after racing wide at this track was leading by 4.03 at the bell, beaten 1.3 m by Diamond Eclipse (2:41.00) in NR up to 95 on July 26 at $12. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 26/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
5/8 | 19/07/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $6.00 |
6/11 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:52.5 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $34.00 |
4/12 | 05/07/2025 | 14 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $8.50 |
4/6 | 21/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $61.00 |
3/5 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $19.00 |
3/4 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
2/4 | 09/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | P J Males | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Adrian Pace
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track beaten 3 m by Clymenus (2:01.50) in NR 75 to 88 on August 2 at $23. Showed ability the race before when he ran on from midfield and won by 7 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (2:40.30) beating Lincoln River in NR 70 to 79 on July 12 at $2.50 at the bell was leading 5.03. A big run would not surprise.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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6/8 | 02/08/2025 | 21 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $23.00 |
1/10 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $2.50 |
3/12 | 05/07/2025 | 35 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $23.00 |
1/3 | 28/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Adrian Pace | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
8/11 | 31/05/2025 | 14 | NR 83 to 96 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $34.00 |
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 | |
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 |

Driver: Matthew Craven
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Returns after nine months in the paddock. Ran only once last campaign running when beaten by 4 m finishing fifth after being driven well back, behind Blake Bolac at Terang over 1680m in a NR 65 on November 24 at $2.25. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/5 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 08/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Amy Day | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
5/9 | 24/11/2024 | 71 | NR 65 | $10,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $2.25 |
4/12 | 14/09/2024 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | M J Craven | 1:53.3 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $8.50 |
6/12 | 07/09/2024 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | M J Craven | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $10.00 |
1/12 | 30/08/2024 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | M J Craven | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
1/11 | 17/08/2024 | 35 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | G A Craven | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.95 |
3/9 | 13/07/2024 | 21 | NR 70 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | M J Craven | 1:51.0 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $1.70 |

Driver: Ross Payne
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when a close second after showing early speed, behind Kosimo at this track over 2240m in a NR 80 to 89 on July 19 at $13. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third behind Diamond Eclipse at this track over 2240m in a NR up to 95 on July 26 at $7. Can maintain the solid form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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3/10 | 26/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $7.00 |
2/8 | 19/07/2025 | 14 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
2/12 | 05/07/2025 | 84 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |
3/6 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | |
1/3 | 23/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
7/11 | 12/04/2025 | 14 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $14.00 |
7/8 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 95 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $4.60 |
3/11 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $34.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
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Comments
Second up after running 8th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track, beaten 7 m by Clymenus (2:01.50) in NR 75 to 88 on August 2 at $19. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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8/8 | 02/08/2025 | 309 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $19.00 |
1/5 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
8/12 | 27/09/2024 | 6 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Kilmore | 2690m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $151.00 |
10/10 | 21/09/2024 | 8 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 38.3L | $34.00 |
3/11 | 13/09/2024 | 13 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
3/9 | 31/08/2024 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | G A Craven | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.80 |
6/9 | 24/08/2024 | 7 | NR 90 to 105 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | G A Craven | 1:52.6 | 4 |
| 30.9L | $7.00 |
1/3 | 07/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Annalise Scott | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |