Melton Race 3 - A.g. Coombs Trot (Female Drivers Race)
RUN FOREST RUN NZ (4) is a newcomer to the Alex Ashwood yard and enjoys a class drop on what he faced first up in Brisbane. Yet to win in four Australian starts but did manage a fourth at Menangle last time in. This looks a winnable assignment. GOLDEN SKIES (3) had enough speed to lead from a couple of spots wider and proved too good at her latest appearance at Ballarat, scoring by 2 metres. Can push forward again from this draw. Major player. EL BRAVO (9) continues a run of second line draws but was good when beaten only 3.5m after breaking last start. Race fit now and is a chance with manners. QUAKE PROOF (5) hasn't been far away of late and can be competitive in this line-up.

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Fair run when beaten by 5 m finishing fourth after showing early speed, behind Noble Count at Maryborough over 1690m in a NR 46 to 51 on February 4 at $8.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second after showing early speed, behind Kennywould at Kilmore over 2180m in a NR 40 to 45 on February 12 at $4.40. One of the exotic chances.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 12/02/2026 | 8 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:05.0 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 04/02/2026 | 13 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 22/01/2026 | 55 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/11/2025 | 15 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Michael Bellman | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 57.2L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 13/11/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.6 | 3 |
| 33.0L | $151.00 |
| 7/12 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 19.1L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Srecko Stupin | 0 |
| 35L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 10/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Shane Taylor | 0 |
| 159.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2180m at Terang beaten 70 m by The Priestess (2:45.40) in NR up to 50 on February 13 at $11. At the run before 8th (Fr3) over 1690m at Maryborough beaten 75 m by Off Your Faceski (2:05.20) in NR 46 to 51 on February 4 at $3.60. From this draw can improve sharply.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 13/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 72.4L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/02/2026 | 11 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 77.2L | $3.60 |
| 8/8 | 24/01/2026 | 5 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 63.5L | $71.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/01/2026 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:00.2 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $7.00 |
| 4/12 | 29/12/2025 | 22 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 23.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 10/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | M W White | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2 m when quickly away, (Fr5) at Ballarat (2:07.50) beating Louieville Lass in NR up to 50 M on February 19 at $3.40 at the bell was leading 4.16. Draws well so can be right in the thick of things.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 19/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.40 |
| 5/9 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:05.7 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 29/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 18.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $4.60 |
| 1/10 | 04/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 4/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 114.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tayla French
Stats
Comments
Lacklustre performance first-up beaten 30 m seventh behind Aldebaranstilinski at Albion Park over 2138m in a 4yo+ NR 50 to 70 on January 23. In a new yard and looks well placed in this company.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 23/01/2026 | 97 | NR 50 to 70 | $6,500.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 2:00.4 | 0 |
| 32.2L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 149.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 172.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/10/2025 | 5 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L Mcdonough | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 18.7L | $41.00 |
| 4/14 | 29/09/2025 | 60 | No NR | $9,800.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:59.2 | 0 |
| 7.6L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 31/07/2025 | 7 | $7,020.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 2200m | Neutral | Lyn Neal | 2:04.7 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $7.60 | |
| 4/8 | 24/07/2025 | 7 | $6,890.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 2200m | Neutral | Lyn Neal | 2:07.5 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $13.10 |

Driver: Anne-Maree Conroy
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1710m at Ballarat beaten 9 m by Karakajack Tooth (2:04.60) in NR 50 to 55 on February 19 at $9.50. At his previous start solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 2200m at Ballarat, beaten 7 m by Jack Sprat (2:44.60) in NR 50 to 55 on February 5 at $8.50. Forward performance expected.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $9.50 |
| 3/11 | 05/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 28/01/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/01/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 35.1L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/4 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1710m after showing early pace at Ballarat, at the bell was 4th-7.96 beaten 8 m by Karakajack Tooth (2:04.60) in NR 50 to 55 on February 19 at $13. Solid prospects.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $13.00 |
| 10/11 | 05/02/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 25.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/01/2026 | 21 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Fast | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.8 | 0 |
| 3.2L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 05/01/2026 | 17 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:02.9 | 0 |
| 10.2L | $6.50 |
| 8/10 | 19/12/2025 | 12 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $31.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/12/2025 | 6 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Horsham | 2700m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:05.7 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 27/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ada Massa
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1710m after being wide early at Ballarat, at the bell was 2nd-3.43 beaten 10 m by Karakajack Tooth (2:04.60) in NR 50 to 55 on February 19 at $4.60. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 2180m at Terang, beaten 40 m by The Priestess (2:45.40) in NR up to 50 on February 13 at $5. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:02.1 | 6 |
| 39.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 05/02/2026 | 12 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:03.2 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/01/2026 | 8 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 32.6L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/01/2026 | 18 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $23.00 |
| 1/12 | 29/12/2025 | 16 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | L Cooke | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Lewis
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Terang on February 13. Two runs back posted a big 4 m win as favourite (Fr4) at Wedderburn (2:48.40) beating Cresco Cashflow in MAIDEN on January 25 at $1.35. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 13/02/2026 | 19 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:02.1 | 5 |
| 52.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/01/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2150m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:06.1 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $1.35 |
| 2/8 | 12/01/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $2.80 |
| 3/5 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 42L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 |

Driver: Laura Wilson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr3) over 2150m at Bendigo was 3rd-5.11 at the bell, beaten 18 m by The Dark Thunder (2:39.90) in NR 50 to 55 on February 20 at $12. At the start before then recovered to finish third over 1690m at Maryborough last start. Respect.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 20/02/2026 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 18.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/02/2026 | 18 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $2.80 |
| 9/12 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | Laura Wilson | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/01/2026 | 4 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $13.00 |
| 4/12 | 06/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 13.7L | $12.00 |
| 5/11 | 28/12/2025 | 5 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 05/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D R Wilson | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 14/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1930m | E L J Conroy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |