Melton Race 5 - Hygain Victory Pace
ALWAYS THE SHOWMAN (8) worked from this row but toughed out a win at Kilmore then led and stuck on for second in a higher-graded race last time out. Shouldn't spend a penny from this draw and sprint lane may come in handy. Big chance. RAGAZZO MAJOR NZ (7) was in the betting at his first Australian appearance and while he only beat a couple home he wasn't too far away. Draws wider but has recorded a win and two placings in three second-up attempts so improvement is likely. FERRIGNO (9) is on the radar after his last-start fourth in a higher-graded race at Geelong a week ago when he led and boxed on for fourth. DEUCE COUPE NZ (6) is in the mix after finishing fourth from a similar draw at Geelong last time out.

Driver: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track beaten 30 m by No Notthebuttons (2:01.80) in NR up to 80 on October 10 at $34. Before that was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr4) over 2190m at Shepparton, beaten 22 m by Alot Like Louie (2:40.30) in NR 60 to 80 on September 30 at $61. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 10/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Craig Hoban | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 28.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Craig Hoban | 0 |
| 37.9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 30/09/2025 | 9 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Craig Hoban | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 22.4L | $61.00 |
| 0/7 | 21/09/2025 | 66 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Craig Hoban | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 17/07/2025 | 8 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Craig Hoban | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 19.4L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/07/2025 | 3 | NR 60 to 74 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 23.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/07/2025 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Craig Hoban | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 23/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Craig Hoban | 0 |
| 13.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 9th (Sr3) over 1690m at Kilmore beaten 23 m by Always The Showman (2:03.20) in NR 50 to 55 on November 13 at $19. Before that was well back in the run when 7th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track beaten 23 m by Viney (2:40.20) in NR 60 to 69 on November 1 at $51. Others rate better.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 13/11/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 23.9L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/11/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 23.4L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 25/10/2025 | 11 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/10/2025 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 22.2L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/09/2025 | 17 | NR 55 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 52.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/09/2025 | 17 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:02.6 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/2 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | B J Grima | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: George Chamouras
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at Geelong, at the bell was 9th-17.08 beaten 19 m by Hot Deal (1:55.00) in 1W/15 0K stake on November 21 at $81. Before that 4th (Fr1) over 2190m after showing early pace at Shepparton, beaten 30 m by Animado (2:40.00) in NR 48 to 53 on November 18 at $4.80. Facing a tough assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 21/11/2025 | 3 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $81.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/11/2025 | 12 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 31.0L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 06/11/2025 | 13 | NR 52 to 57 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $19.00 |
| 9/11 | 24/10/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/10/2025 | 9 | NR 53 to 58 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 36.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/10/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 22/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | J P Lee | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony Butt
Stats
Comments
Resumes. At the latest first-up run 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at Geelong, beaten 45 m by Kowalski Analysis (1:54.10) in NR 85 to 95 on September 13 2024 at $101. Has been sharpened up at the trials but will be better for this outing.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 22/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | John Justice | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 27.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 19/09/2025 | 6 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:54.6 | 7 |
| 9.4L | $71.00 |
| 10/11 | 13/09/2025 | 8 | NR up to 95 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/09/2025 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 16.6L | $23.00 |
| 12/12 | 30/08/2025 | 8 | NR 65 to 75 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 24.3L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/08/2025 | 27 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 26.1L | $61.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $5.00 |

Driver: Scott Ewen
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1609m after being wide early at Cranbourne, at the bell was 4th-6.6 beaten 7 m by Emily Vincent (1:56.10) in NR 60 to 66 on November 16 at $34. At the start before 9th (Fr5) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 7th-9.92 beaten 12 m by He's No Romeo (2:03.10) in 0W/15 0K stake on November 8 at $16. Can progress further third up.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 16/11/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 66 | $9,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Michael Bellman | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $34.00 |
| 9/11 | 08/11/2025 | 104 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Soft | Michael Bellman | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 12.2L | $16.00 |
| 1/4 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 27/07/2025 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 16.7L | $3.40 |
| 6/12 | 19/07/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 12/07/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 28/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $17.00 |
| 1/3 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 25.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at Geelong, at the bell was 5th-7 beaten 8 m by Hot Deal (1:55.00) in 1W/15 0K stake on November 21 at $34. At the run before 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at Cranbourne was 10th-16.6 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Emily Vincent (1:56.10) in NR 60 to 66 on November 16 at $41. Good signs last start and this looks a suitable contest.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 21/11/2025 | 5 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/11/2025 | 17 | NR 60 to 66 | $9,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/10/2025 | 13 | NR 54 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 16.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/10/2025 | 15 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $31.00 |
| 9/9 | 02/10/2025 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $61.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/09/2025 | 7 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 20.0L | $101.00 |
| 1/5 | 31/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 09/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | L M Justice | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Resumed when beaten 7 m sixth behind Serene Rock at Bendigo over 2150m in a NR 57 to 64 on November 19. Strips fitter and is a winning chance.
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 | 19/11/2025 | 206 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $3.20 |
| 1/4 | 13/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 06/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/12 | 27/04/2025 | 10 | $15,910.00 | Ascot Park Raceway | 2200m | Neutral | Carter Dalgety | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 24.3L | $19.80 | |
| 3/14 | 17/04/2025 | 11 | $14,110.00 | Central Southland Raceway | 2400m | Neutral | Jonny Cox | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $11.90 | |
| 9/14 | 06/04/2025 | 23 | $11,760.00 | Addington | 2600m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 23.2L | $9.20 | |
| 9/10 | 14/03/2025 | 14 | $14,780.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 1:57.9 | 9 |
| 55.6L | $11.10 | |
| 3/9 | 28/02/2025 | 22 | $16,370.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $5.60 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Back in form at the last couple of outings, two starts back won by 1.75 m as favourite (Sr2) at Kilmore (2:03.20) beating Evileye in NR 50 to 55 on November 13 at $4.60 at the bell was 2nd-1.51. Last start just missed, solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1790m after showing early pace at Mildura, at the bell was leading 1.6 beaten 2 m by My Ultimate Jimmy (2:07.80) in NR 60 to 75 on November 21 at $3. Top contender.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/11/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.60 |
| 8/9 | 01/11/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 26.7L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:52.1 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/10/2025 | 13 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 46.7L | $23.00 |
| 7/12 | 04/10/2025 | 15 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:53.5 | 5 |
| 12.2L | $151.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Srecko Stupin | 0 |
| 20.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Srecko Stupin | 0 |
| 23.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Geelong was leading by 2.69 at the bell, beaten 6 m by My Uncle Stan (1:53.60) in NR 60 to 75 on November 21 at $4.60. Before that, was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 6th-8.94 beaten 6 m by He's No Romeo (2:03.10) in 0W/15 0K stake on November 8 at $15. Contender.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 21/11/2025 | 13 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $4.60 |
| 6/11 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Soft | Ewa Justice | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/11/2025 | 13 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/10/2025 | 7 | NR 53 to 58 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $2.70 |
| 3/6 | 12/10/2025 | 15 | NR 54 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | John Justice | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/12 | 27/09/2025 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $4.60 |
| 4/9 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 22.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 16/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | J D Justice | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Returns after seven months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 4 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Whilemena Rita at Coolamon over 1760m in a 4yo+ NR up to 60 on April 21 at $6.50. Looking for a good return.
Last Starts 220 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 21/04/2025 | 10 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Neutral | Amy Diebert | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | Amy Diebert | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 04/04/2025 | 21 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Amy Diebert | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Amy Diebert | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $2.15 |
| 7/9 | 07/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Amy Diebert | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/9 | 28/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 1:52.2 | 6 |
| 26.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | B K Woodhouse | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 19/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | B K Woodhouse | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |