Melton Race 3 - Swift Signs Pace
HIGHLANDHARTBREAKA (3) is hard to knock with two wins and a second from his last three starts. Overcame a back row draw to score by 1.1 metres at Ballarat last time. No excuses from this advantageous draw and is suited stepping up to a distance where he has placed in all three attempts, winning twice. BULLETPROOF KID (2) made a successful hit and run mission to NSW last week, leading from wider and scoring by 6 metres at Newcastle. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Could strike again. HUGO ROCKS (7) draws wide but has been tackling stronger company of late, highlighted by a Bendigo placing two back. GALAXY LASS (6) was outclassed in the 4YO Bonanza last start but was a Bendigo winner prior so is better placed.

Driver: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
Second up after running 4th (Sr1) over 2080m at Cranbourne, beaten 22 m by Caledonian Ranger (2:31.60) in NR 48 to 53 on February 22 at $23. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 22/02/2026 | 224 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Michael Bellman | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 22.2L | $23.00 |
| 4/5 | 10/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/10 | 13/07/2025 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/07/2025 | 54 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $34.00 |
| 3/3 | 28/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/10 | 11/05/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/05/2025 | 40 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/12 | 23/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $12.00 |

Driver: Scott Ewen
Stats
Comments
Last start won a big 6 m win after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Newcastle (2:28.50) beating Fake Friends in NR up to 55 on February 27 at $4.80. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Ewa Justice | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $4.80 |
| 10/12 | 19/02/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 54.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/11 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 31/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $26.00 |
| 4/12 | 23/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/01/2026 | 268 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 13/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | S L Ewen | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 1.1 m (Sr4) at Ballarat (2:01.30) beating Reign Em In in NR 50 to 55 on February 19 at $5 at the bell was leading 4.65. Draws well so has winning claims again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 19/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/02/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 23/01/2026 | 378 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 10/01/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 31/12/2024 | 18 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |

Driver: Ian Stanley
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr6) over 2150m after showing early pace at Bendigo beaten 25 m by Intrusion (2:34.00) in NR 56 to 64 on February 20 at $31. Two runs back 3rd (Fr4) over 2180m after showing early speed at Terang was 5th-6 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Keayang Wasabi (2:41.90) in NR 56 to 64 on February 13 at $31. Looking to others.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | I J Stanley | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 26.3L | $31.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | I J Stanley | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $31.00 |
| 6/12 | 05/02/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | I J Stanley | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/01/2026 | 39 | NR 55 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | I J Stanley | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 31.4L | $61.00 |
| 1/3 | 18/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | I J Stanley | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 15/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J B Meikle | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 35.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/12/2025 | 11 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:52.8 | 9 |
| 18.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 18 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Kilmore (2:40.80) beating Popcornfriday in NR 52 to 56 on February 26 at $1.50 at the bell was leading 1.49. Deserves respect.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 18.1L | $1.50 |
| 5/10 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $4.40 |
| 1/4 | 24/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 10/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Patrick Tomkinson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/11 | 02/01/2026 | 160 | NR 57 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 87.4L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/07/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |

Driver: John Justice
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well back in the run when 10th (Fr4) over 1720m at this track beaten 30 m by Hesitate (1:58.90) in 4yo G3 No NR on February 14 at $151. Showed ability the outing before when she won by a neck after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Bendigo (2:40.90) beating Deuce Coupe in NR 55 to 63 on February 6 at $3.60 at the bell was leading 1.47. Much better placed.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 14/02/2026 | 8 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:51.2 | 4 |
| 27.9L | $151.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/02/2026 | 8 | NR 55 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/10 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/01/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $8.00 |
| 6/11 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | NR 57 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 25.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 48.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
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Comments
Last start was well beaten into tenth after being driven well back, behind Always Be Blakey at this track over 2240m in a NR up to 80 on February 21 at $51. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1650m after showing early pace at Bendigo, at the bell was 4th-5.47 beaten 5.5 m by Odin (1:57.60) in NR up to 80 on February 6 at $13. Can make amends.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 21/02/2026 | 15 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 24.5L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 30/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $9.50 |
| 3/11 | 21/01/2026 | 11 | NR 60 to 80 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $16.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/12/2025 | 11 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/02/2019 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Z Steenhuis | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr3) over 2180m at Kilmore was 5th-8.49 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Ronnie The Hammer (2:39.20) in NR 57 to 64 on February 26 at $71. Before that, 9th (Sr2) over 2150m at Bendigo was 9th-12.16 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Galaxy Lass (2:40.90) in NR 55 to 63 on February 6 at $7.50. Can play a role.
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 | 26/02/2026 | 20 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $71.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/02/2026 | 62 | NR 55 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | T K Larsen | 0 |
| 49L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 06/12/2025 | 8 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 75.2L | $5.50 |
| 8/10 | 28/11/2025 | 19 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | T K Larsen | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 20.7L | $10.00 |
| 2/11 | 09/11/2025 | 8 | NR 70 to 95 | $15,000.00 | St Arnaud | 2150m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/11/2025 | 12 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:53.2 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: George Chamouras
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr3) over 2190m at Shepparton, at the bell was 10th-15.77 beaten 18 m by Franco Novelist (2:39.80) in 0W/15 0K stake on January 17 at $11. At the run before 11th (Sr1) over 2678m at Cobram, beaten 70 m by Merrywood Paul (3:15.70) in 0W/15 0K stake on December 28 at $4.80. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | Mark Pitt | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $11.00 |
| 11/11 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Cobram | 2678m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 69.6L | $4.80 |
| 3/12 | 14/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 95 | $10,000.00 | Gunbower | 2630m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 25.5L | $31.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $8.50 |
| 8/12 | 29/11/2025 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $8.50 |
| 9/12 | 17/11/2025 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 22.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 26/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | K A Williams | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 25/06/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | R J Hadley | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Riley Mitchell
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Fr1) over 2612m at Boort, beaten 75 m by Dhaulagiri (3:19.50) in NR 70 to 95 on March 1 at $31. Before that was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr6) over 1690m at Shepparton, beaten 23 m by Edwarde Grange (2:00.90) in NR 60 to 80 on February 17 at $61. Others rate better.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 01/03/2026 | 12 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Boort | 2612m | W | Chris Alford | 2:02.9 | 1 |
| 76.0L | $31.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/02/2026 | 11 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 23.2L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/02/2026 | 75 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 32.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | NR 67 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 32.5L | $6.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/11/2025 | 21 | NR 80 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 62.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/10/2025 | 63 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.9 | 7 |
| 46.1L | $21.00 |
| 2/3 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |