Melton Race 9 - Benstud Standardbreds Pace
THE HIGHLIGHT REEL (7) finished third last start in a Listed feature won by Path To Greatness over 2240m at this track, beaten 1.75 metres. Looms as the one to beat. LOOK LIKE DIAMONDS (10) comes here after making a move a long way from home and getting up to score by one metre at her latest appearance over 1720m at this track. Not drawn to best so may need a 10/10 drive. Meets a similar line up so she can certainly win again. ALWAYS DANCING (9) is in the mix following a fifth at his most recent appearance over 2240m at this track. OZZIE PUNTA (5) broke last start and finished 4 metres from the winner in fourth over 1720m at this track. That followed a sixth to kick off this campaign. Won't find this any harder and he can bounce back.

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2.5 m (Fr5) at this track (2:42.20) beating Bizzness Class in 0W/15 0K stake on August 2 at $5.50. Must include.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/11 | 02/08/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $5.50 |
8/10 | 26/07/2025 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $13.00 |
5/11 | 14/07/2025 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | W | Nathan Cahir | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $8.00 |
8/12 | 05/07/2025 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 18.2L | $41.00 |
2/7 | 26/06/2025 | 40 | NR 58 to 67 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $34.00 |
7/11 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 22.0L | $10.00 |
1/3 | 22/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Nathan Cahir | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
1/8 | 31/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | N J Cahir | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Mixing form recently. Last start was 2nd (Fr1) over 1720m at this track beaten a nose by Clymenus (2:01.50) in NR 75 to 88 on August 2 at $51. Before that beaten 21 metres, eighth at this track over 2240m NR 60 to 75 on July 26. This looks tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 02/08/2025 | 7 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $51.00 |
8/9 | 26/07/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 21.3L | $19.00 |
4/11 | 19/07/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $10.00 |
6/10 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 21.5L | $23.00 |
3/12 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.3 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $41.00 |
10/12 | 28/06/2025 | 7 | NR 68 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $81.00 |
2/4 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | E J Tormey | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track beaten 5 m by Fox Dan (2:01.70) in NR 67 to 75 on August 2 at $31. Before that 4th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track was 8th-11.89 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Look Like Diamonds (2:03.00) in NR up to 79 M on July 26 at $34. 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/12 | 02/08/2025 | 7 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $31.00 |
4/12 | 26/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $34.00 |
9/11 | 19/07/2025 | 119 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 22.7L | $18.00 |
2/6 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | L Tabone | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
2/2 | 23/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Luke Tabone | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
5/10 | 22/03/2025 | 28 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.6 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
6/10 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:50.2 | 7 |
| 18.9L | $23.00 |
7/10 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.3 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
Stats
Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 4th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 4 m by Fox Dan (2:01.70) in NR 67 to 75 on August 2 at $21. Before that, 6th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 6th-8.07 beaten 19 m by Diamond Eclipse (2:41.00) in NR up to 95 on July 26 at $81. A better run is on the cards.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 02/08/2025 | 7 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
6/10 | 26/07/2025 | 126 | NR up to 95 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 19.6L | $81.00 |
11/11 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 70.2L | $126.00 |
10/11 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $21.00 |
4/12 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $81.00 |
8/12 | 01/03/2025 | 15 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 33.3L | $71.00 |
1/5 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glen Douglas | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | ||
2/4 | 22/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr5) over 2300m at Menangle, beaten 19 m by Donegal Luther (2:46.60) in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on July 26 at $4.60. Two runs back 9th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle beaten 17 m by Raging Sea (1:53.40) in NR up to 80 on July 19 at $3.30. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 26/07/2025 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 19.6L | $4.60 |
9/10 | 19/07/2025 | 12 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Peter McRae | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 17.7L | $3.30 |
3/10 | 07/07/2025 | 58 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:51.7 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $1.95 |
2/9 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
11/11 | 10/05/2025 | 21 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $16.00 |
2/11 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $14.00 |
9/9 | 12/04/2025 | 18 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 44.6L | $19.00 |
4/5 | 26/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up posted a big 3.5 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr6) at Menangle (2:50.50) beating Mac Bon in 3yo No NR CG on March 1 at $1.12. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/3 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | ||
3/12 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $125,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.30 |
1/6 | 04/04/2025 | 27 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $1.10 |
3/10 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Menangle | 2400m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $6.50 |
1/10 | 01/03/2025 | 168 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2400m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $1.12 |
2/5 | 22/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Pitt | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
4/12 | 14/09/2024 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | M R Pitt | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $2.80 |
6/12 | 07/09/2024 | 10 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | M R Pitt | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 17.4L | $3.30 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2.25 m (Sr2) at this track (2:40.40) beating The Iron Duke in 0W/15 0K stake on July 12 at $6.50 at the bell was 6th-9.08. Heading the right way now.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/11 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
5/12 | 05/07/2025 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.3 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $9.50 |
2/10 | 21/06/2025 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $9.00 |
9/12 | 07/06/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 11.2L | $13.00 |
4/12 | 31/05/2025 | 11 | NR 68 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $51.00 |
1/8 | 20/05/2025 | 31 | NR 60 to 74 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
1/5 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Miles
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.0 m (Sr4) at this track (2:03.00) beating Jilliby Illuminate in NR up to 79 M on July 26 at $3.60 at the bell was 2nd-1.26. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 26/07/2025 | 9 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.60 |
5/9 | 17/07/2025 | 58 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $5.50 |
1/3 | 08/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | David Miles | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
4/6 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | David Miles | 0 |
| 17.2L | $0.00 | |
7/8 | 20/05/2025 | 24 | NR 60 to 74 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $2.20 |
8/10 | 26/04/2025 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.5 | 2 |
| 23.5L | $26.00 |
3/11 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
2/11 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $3.20 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly since being well beaten this track over 1720m, 7 days ago and two back 9th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track well beaten by Justalittlesip (2:40.30) in NR 70 to 79 on July 12 at $18. 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/12 | 02/08/2025 | 21 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 89.9L | $34.00 |
2/5 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
9/10 | 12/07/2025 | 15 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 94.0L | $18.00 |
4/9 | 27/06/2025 | 6 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $5.50 |
7/12 | 21/06/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 26.8L | $51.00 |
9/11 | 14/06/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |
7/10 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | NR 68 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $8.00 |
3/3 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |