Melton Race 7 - Lyn Mcpherson Breed For Speed Gold Trot (Group 3)
JILLIBY BALLERINI (6) was runner-up to Keayang Zahara in both rounds of the Great Southern Star, getting within a neck of her when off a back row draw in the heats. Was racking up the wins prior, highlighted by the G1 Bendigo Cup. Has an impressive record here and in the absence of her star stablemate she looks likely to return to the winners' list. ROCKINWITHATTITUDE (5) finished behind JILLIBY BALLERINI but was solid in both rounds of the Great Southern Star, placing in the heats before a fourth from the back row in the final. Draws inside that rival here so this could be her chance to put another win on the board. I AM WILMA (3) will be fitter for her resuming second and has won when second-up before. Was one of the best fillies of last season, ending her campaign with a string of good efforts including a G1 Vicbred Super Series win. Could be competitive from the low draw. ALDEBARAN ACRUX (4) comes off a midfield effort in a Great Southern Star heat and should be fit third up.
Driver: Jason Lee
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Last start 5th (Fr3) over 2190m after showing early pace at Shepparton, at the bell was leading 4.62 beaten 13 m by Cresco Cashflow (2:50.80) in MAIDEN on February 17 at $4.40. Two runs back 4th (Fr3) over 1690m after showing early speed at Shepparton, at the bell was leading 1.18 beaten 30 m by Little Miss Morgan (2:08.80) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on February 10 at $4.60. Not here.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:05.5 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 10/02/2026 | 305 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:02.6 | 3 |
| 27.6L | $4.60 |
| 5/8 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/12 | 11/04/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 2:02.1 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $11.00 |
| 7/12 | 21/03/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/03/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 2:03.1 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $4.20 |
| 2/9 | 23/02/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 2:06.0 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $5.00 |
| 5/5 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Chris Lang | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Driver: Lochie Cook
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Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (30m Fr2) over 2660m at Kilmore, at the bell was 6th-11.71 beaten 12 m by Im Above The Law (3:26.70) in NR 55 or better on February 12 at $5. Before that 4th (Fr6) over 1690m at Kilmore was 8th-11.4 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Quirky Character (2:04.40) in NR 70 to 85 on February 7 at $26. Others read better. Others rate better.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 12/02/2026 | 5 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2660m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:05.1 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/11 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 3.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 19.6L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/01/2026 | 13 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 68.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/01/2026 | 8 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hamilton | 2660m | Fast | Lochie Cook | 2:00.6 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 19.0L | $18.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 05/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |
Driver: Chris Alford
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Continued her steady form from last campaign first-up. Returned to racing with a good run when 2nd (Fr3) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was leading 2.96 beaten 4 m by Remus Phoenix (2:46.30) in NR up to 90 on February 21 at $1.35. Progressive and from a good draw she can progress.
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 | 21/02/2026 | 70 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $1.35 |
| 1/4 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.35 |
| 1/7 | 03/12/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $1.75 |
| 1/12 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/10 | 14/11/2025 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $2.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.75 |
Driver: Chris Svanosio
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Comments
Finished up last campaign with a win at Albion Park, but hasn't been as effective this campaign with a first-up effort was well beaten after breaking at Kilmore on February 7. Then last time 6th (Fr3) over 1720m at this track, beaten 17 m by Keayang Zahara (2:06.30) in No NR on February 14 at $101. Fitter again third up so has first four claims.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $101.00 |
| 11/12 | 07/02/2026 | 203 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 51.3L | $81.00 |
| 1/2 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 30.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 19/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $2.40 |
| 10/11 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 33.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/12 | 05/07/2025 | 21 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $9.00 |
Driver: Michael Bellman
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track beaten 25 m by Keayang Zahara (2:02.10) in G1 No NR on February 14 at $41. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 9 m by Keayang Zahara (2:06.30) in No NR on February 14 at $31. Ticking along well and this could be her chance.
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 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $31.00 |
| 5/12 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | David Miles | 0 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | David Miles | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |
Driver: Glen Craven
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Comments
Solid run when a close second behind Keayang Zahara at this track over 1720m in a No NR on February 14 at $15. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Keayang Zahara at this track over 1720m in a G1 No NR on February 14 at $9.50. Classy mare who dodges her brilliant stablemate tonight so can return to the winners' list.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/3 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Paddy Lee | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/12 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:00.2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $1.04 |
| 1/11 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:01.1 | 0 |
| 9.4L | $1.18 |
| 1/8 | 03/01/2026 | 50 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $1.07 |
| 1/3 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |