Melton Race 7 - Benstud Standardbreds Queen Of The Pacific (Group 1)
CAPTAINS MISTRESS NZ (7) has been ultra impressive in winning her three Australian starts by big margins. Cops the widest draw on the front row but has abundant early speed, spearing to the front before posting a track record-breaking win by more than 18m in the G3 The Angelique at Cranbourne last start. A similar performance would see her hard to catch. EYE KEEP SMILING (10) has had to settle for second in both starts since a spell and has ground to make up on Captains Mistress through the last clash but she races well third up so should be peaking. Tough draw but was regarded as Australia's best mare last season and could show more tonight. TOKYO ROSE NZ (6) is another former Kiwi with a boom. Has easily won her two starts at Menangle since crossing the Tasman and while she has had five weeks off she was kept up to the mark with a trial. Could take the step up to this level. STENO (9) is an each way hope having come from this row for a G3 win over EYE KEEP SMILING first up two back.

Driver: Seaton Grima
Stats
Comments
Six-year-old mare who has been thereabouts in recent starts. Last start 1st (Fr4) over 1609m at Menangle beaten a nose by Joans Rising Star (1:50.20) in NR up to 80 M on January 31 at $4.40. In form but will find this a lot tougher.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:50.2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 1/10 | 24/01/2026 | 4 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:51.3 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:51.1 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 15/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |
| 5/10 | 03/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 26/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $1.55 |
| 6/8 | 11/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 50.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 25/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | N M Dawson | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Captains Mistress, who she meets again; when 30 metres seventh at Cranbourne over 2080m in a G3 No NR M race on January 31. Not keen on her chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 29.5L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:53.1 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 10/01/2026 | 399 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/3 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 07/12/2024 | 28 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 09/11/2024 | 14 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:53.3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $1.95 |
| 1/8 | 26/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.30 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr2) over 2080m at Cranbourne was 5th-10.6 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Captains Mistress (2:26.90) in G3 No NR M on January 31 at $34. Two runs back 6th (Fr2) over 1710m after showing early speed at Ballarat, at the bell was leading 0.57 beaten 18 m by Steno (2:00.20) in G3 No NR M on January 24 at $8. Rough exotic hope from a good draw.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 18.6L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:51.2 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $151.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 92 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:50.5 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 29/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $26.00 |
| 2/3 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glen Craven
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr1) over 2080m after showing early speed at Cranbourne, beaten 24 m by Captains Mistress (2:26.90) in G3 No NR M on January 31 at $41. Two runs back was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr3) over 1710m at Ballarat, at the bell was 5th-7.68 beaten 6 m by Steno (2:00.20) in G3 No NR M on January 24 at $34. Cannot enthuse at this level.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 24.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/01/2026 | 13 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 105 | $15,000.00 | Hamilton | 2660m | Fast | Glen Craven | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 23.7L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:54.4 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/12/2025 | 126 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 20.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/2 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/10 | 16/08/2025 | 245 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michelle Wight
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1785m after showing early pace at Stawell was 2nd-3.6 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Wild Bull (2:07.90) in NR 56 to 64 on February 9 at $21. Two runs back won by a nose after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Wedderburn (2:06.20) beating Sportsbou in NR 55 to 64 on January 25 at $10 at the bell was leading 0.2. Tested.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 09/02/2026 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/01/2026 | 6 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Wedderburn | 1750m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/01/2026 | 14 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 22.9L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 05/01/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 16.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/11 | 15/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $14.00 |
| 2/3 | 16/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | M L Wight | 0 |
| 52L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 07/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | J H Barker | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rixon
Stats
Comments
Six-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at Menangle both over 1609m. Last start won by 9 m as favourite (Fr6) at Menangle (1:49.40) beating Dougs Flame in NR up to 80 on January 10 at $1.07. Has been impressive in Australia so far so could take this step up in class.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:49.4 | 6 |
| 9.9L | $1.07 |
| 1/10 | 20/12/2025 | 29 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:48.7 | 9 |
| 21.6L | $2.40 |
| 9/11 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | $21,550.00 | Addington | 2600m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 2:01.2 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $16.90 | |
| 10/13 | 14/11/2025 | 11 | $52,630.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 43.2L | $11.90 | |
| 6/10 | 03/11/2025 | 7 | $14,910.00 | Kaikoura | 1900m | Neutral | S H Raitala | 1:54.2 | 7 |
| 33.5L | $13.10 | |
| 6/11 | 27/10/2025 | 8 | $51,710.00 | Ashburton Raceway | 1700m | Neutral | Blair Orange | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $20.80 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by 18 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Cranbourne (2:26.90) beating Eye Keep Smiling in G3 No NR M on January 31 at $1.35 at the bell was leading 3.5. Two runs back posted a big 18 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr7) at Menangle (1:52.90) beating Still Rollin in No NR on January 17 at $1.15. Flying at present and has the speed to overcome a wide draw to win again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $1.35 |
| 1/10 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Cameron Hart | 1:52.9 | 7 |
| 18.2L | $1.15 |
| 1/7 | 10/01/2026 | 29 | 1W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:50.0 | 2 |
| 18.6L | $1.15 |
| 0/13 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | $89,250.00 | Alexandra Park | 2200m | Fast | Nathan Williamson | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 267.3L | $5.10 | |
| 4/14 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | $204,280.00 | Addington | 2600m | Fast | Nathan Williamson | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $3.10 | |
| 6/9 | 14/11/2025 | 118 | $421,050.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Nathan Williamson | 1:51.8 | 1 |
| 36.7L | $11.60 | |
| 1/7 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 1980m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rickie Alchin
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 5th-14.87 beaten 17 m by Hi Manameisjeff (1:49.30) in LR No NR on February 7 at $17. Two runs back won by 4 m (Sr1) at Albion Park (1:54.60) beating Sweet Mia in G3 No NR M on December 6 at $2.60 at the bell was 3rd-3.6m on the pegs. Races well second-up so could improve enough to play a role.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 07/02/2026 | 63 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:49.3 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | No NR | $52,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:51.1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 15/11/2025 | 21 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:51.9 | 10 |
| 1.1L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Rickie Alchin | 1:50.7 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:52.9 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $1.75 |
| 1/10 | 04/10/2025 | 56 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Rickie Alchin | 1:50.3 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R A Hunt | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 2080m after racing wide at Cranbourne, beaten 25 m by Captains Mistress (2:26.90) in G3 No NR M on January 31 at $7.50. Showed ability the outing before when she won by a nose (Sr1) at Ballarat (2:00.20) beating Eye Keep Smiling in G3 No NR M on January 24 at $10 at the bell was 5th-7.68. Each way hope.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 27.1L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 24/01/2026 | 189 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 1/3 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 6.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 19/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jocelyn Young | 1:49.9 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jocelyn Young | 1:51.2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Jocelyn Young | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $16,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jocelyn Young | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 25/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra | 2185m | Good | J A Young | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when a close second behind Steno at Ballarat over 1710m in a G3 No NR M on January 24 at $1.25. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second after being driven well back, behind Captains Mistress at Cranbourne over 2080m in a G3 No NR M on January 31 at $4.20. Races well third-up so could be ready to produce her best.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.7 | 7 |
| 18.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 24/01/2026 | 140 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $1.25 |
| 2/8 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 06/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 120 | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:47.5 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/08/2025 | 42 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:49.9 | 8 |
| 1.9L | $1.70 |
| 1/10 | 19/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:49.9 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.35 |
| 1/10 | 12/07/2025 | 21 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:51.2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.15 |
| 1/8 | 04/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 16.8L | $0.00 |