Melton Race 7 - Hygain Victory Pace
STORMRYDER (9) finished ninth last start in a Group One over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 10 metres by Bay Of Biscay. Top-shelf performer who is perfectly placed to win first-up. DESSIE GEE (8) resumes here after closing his last campaign with a ninth at this track on June 7. Expecting a very good run. OUR PRINCESS DI (1) is the next best after finishing third over 1720m at this track last time out. LAYDEN (6) disappointed last time when seventh over 2150m at Bendigo. Can do a lot better so is worth considering.

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh after being driven well back, behind Tara Victory at Geelong over 1609m in a NR 56 to 64 on July 18 at $34. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Look Like Diamonds at this track over 1720m in a NR up to 79 M on July 26 at $61. Expected to go well again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 26/07/2025 | 8 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $61.00 |
7/8 | 18/07/2025 | 30 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 21.2L | $34.00 |
1/11 | 18/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
5/10 | 11/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $34.00 |
5/11 | 04/06/2025 | 15 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 16.7L | $9.50 |
4/12 | 20/05/2025 | 11 | NR 52 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $11.00 |
5/5 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 | |
6/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | David Miles | 0 |
| 38.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 10th-16.79 beaten 8 m by Look Like Diamonds (2:03.00) in NR up to 79 M on July 26 at $34. Before that was well back in the run when 6th (Fr4) over 1720m at this track was 7th-12.22 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Maxnjax (2:02.50) in NR 60 to 69 on July 12 at $15. Form not up to scratch.
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 | 26/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $34.00 |
6/9 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $15.00 |
9/9 | 05/07/2025 | 11 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 19.1L | $23.00 |
4/9 | 24/06/2025 | 10 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
3/12 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $41.00 |
8/12 | 07/06/2025 | 15 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 19.2L | $101.00 |
2/5 | 15/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | P J Males | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
4/4 | 27/09/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | P J Males | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Amy Day
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Sr1) over 2240m at this track was 6th-9.53 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by All Da Rage (2:44.50) in 0W/15 0K stake on July 26 at $7. Two runs back was well back in the run when 9th (Fr5) over 1720m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 7th-9.64 beaten 6 m by Sweet Ideal (2:03.10) in 0W/15 0K stake on July 19 at $21. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 26/07/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $7.00 |
9/12 | 19/07/2025 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $21.00 |
1/10 | 10/07/2025 | 12 | NR 56 to 61 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | W | Amy Day | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $6.00 |
7/10 | 28/06/2025 | 14 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $71.00 |
5/10 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $13.00 |
1/9 | 07/06/2025 | 19 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
5/7 | 10/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R J Alchin | 0 |
| 17.6L | $0.00 | ||
8/9 | 03/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R J Alchin | 0 |
| 19.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 8th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track beaten 8 m by Fox Dan (2:01.70) in NR 67 to 75 on August 2 at $61. Showed ability the race before when he won by 5 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at this track (2:02.70) beating Dance Away in NR up to 80 on July 26 at $3.80 at the bell was 5th-7.99. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/12 | 02/08/2025 | 7 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $61.00 |
1/7 | 26/07/2025 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $3.80 |
6/8 | 18/07/2025 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $7.00 |
9/9 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 22.1L | $9.00 |
10/12 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 31.7L | $17.00 |
11/12 | 28/06/2025 | 7 | NR 68 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $23.00 |
1/4 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 11th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track, beaten 15 m by Fox Dan (2:01.70) in NR 67 to 75 on August 2 at $101. Before that was driven from back in the field when 11th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track beaten 35 m by Alot Like Louie (2:01.60) in NR 70 to 79 on July 19 at $21. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/12 | 02/08/2025 | 14 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 15.2L | $101.00 |
11/11 | 19/07/2025 | 70 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 34.1L | $21.00 |
4/4 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Craig Demmler | 0 |
| 65L | $0.00 | |
11/11 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $18.00 |
3/11 | 03/05/2025 | 21 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.3 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $19.00 |
5/11 | 12/04/2025 | 15 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $18.00 |
6/7 | 28/03/2025 | 6 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 25.2L | $81.00 |
4/5 | 03/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | G R Sugars | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Finished seventh at his last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten 45 metres behind Perun at Bendigo over 2150m NR 60 to 74 on July 9. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/4 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 | |
1/4 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
7/7 | 09/07/2025 | 53 | NR 60 to 74 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 45.7L | $23.00 |
5/6 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 21.2L | $0.00 | |
7/12 | 17/05/2025 | 98 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
10/11 | 08/02/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Rodney Petroff | 2:00.5 | 7 |
| 25.3L | $101.00 |
10/10 | 25/01/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $7.50 |
3/9 | 18/01/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $10.00 |
5/11 | 04/01/2025 | 14 | NR 65 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $34.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr5) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway beaten 15 m by Diamond Eclipse (2:03.20) in NR up to 80 on August 1 at $15. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 2270m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 7th-11.6m on the pegs beaten 16 m by Catalpa Rescue (2:43.20) in NR up to 90 on March 7 at $51. Expect to see a much better run.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 01/08/2025 | 147 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $15.00 |
1/6 | 24/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Charlene Gusman | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 17/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Charlene Gusman | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 | ||
7/7 | 07/03/2025 | 10 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Charlene Gusman | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 16.7L | $51.00 |
9/10 | 25/02/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Charlene Gusman | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 20.5L | $81.00 |
4/9 | 18/02/2025 | 3 | NR 60 to 74 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Charlene Gusman | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $8.50 |
9/9 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Charlene Gusman | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 70.1L | $81.00 |
11/11 | 01/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 28.5L | $126.00 |

Driver: Laura Wilson
Stats
Comments
Resuming after nine weeks off the scene. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into ninth after a quick start, behind Rakero Slammer at this track over 1720m in a NR 75 to 89 on June 7 at $26. Sure to play a major role.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 07/06/2025 | 21 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:53.1 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $26.00 |
7/8 | 17/05/2025 | 10 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $13.00 |
2/8 | 07/05/2025 | 18 | NR up to 90 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
10/11 | 19/04/2025 | 14 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:53.0 | 6 |
| 15.2L | $16.00 |
2/10 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $6.00 |
2/8 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 3 |
| 6.9L | $6.50 | |
1/6 | 14/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | L E Wilson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 30/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | L Crossland | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into ninth after being driven well back, behind Bay Of Biscay at Menangle over 1609m in a 4yo G1 No NR on March 1 at $61. First-up record is strong, including two wins, and is a top chance to take this out.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/5 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Annalise Scott | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
9/10 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:49.1 | 9 |
| 10.4L | $61.00 |
3/10 | 22/02/2025 | 21 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L McDonough | 1:49.8 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $14.00 |
5/10 | 01/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:50.0 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $26.00 |
4/10 | 25/01/2025 | 13 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.65 |
8/12 | 12/01/2025 | 36 | NR up to 105 | $30,000.00 | Hamilton | 2660m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $1.65 |
1/10 | 07/12/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $1.08 |
1/2 | 13/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |