Melton Race 2 - Hyland Racing Colours Pace
Hard to knock the form of ROLINGINTHEDEEP (3) who stretched his winning streak to four by leading to score by close to 2m at this circuit and distance last time. Kept up to the mark with a trial since and draws well enough to go forward again so can continue the winning run. ALWAYS BE BLAKEY (8) came from this same barrier to make a winning return here a fortnight ago. Drops to a distance where his strike rate is strong and has won when second-up before so could go on with it. BLAKE BOLAC (9) broke last time but wasn't far away when fresh prior and could be ready to peak third up.

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr3) over 2195m after showing early pace at Ararat was 6th-8.6 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Ata Rangi (2:38.10) in NR up to 90 on February 27 at $26. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 2nd (Fr7) over 2180m at Terang, at the bell was 6th-7.8 beaten 2 m by Keayang Wasabi (2:41.90) in NR 56 to 64 on February 13 at $3.50. Prefer others on this occasion.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 16.2L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.5 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 09/02/2026 | 16 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/01/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 9.7L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 105 | $15,000.00 | Hamilton | 2660m | Fast | Michael Bellman | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 31.1L | $71.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $3.10 |
| 3/4 | 02/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 02/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | M J Bellman | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr3) over 2250m at Boort was 5th-12.2 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Lewielewis (2:48.20) in NR 56 to 64 on March 1 at $8.50. Two runs back 2nd (Sr2) over 2180m at Kilmore was 3rd-4.38 at the bell, beaten a head by Ronnie The Hammer (2:39.20) in NR 57 to 64 on February 26 at $16. Not here.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 01/03/2026 | 3 | NR 56 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | W | Taylor Youl | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 16.6L | $8.50 |
| 2/11 | 26/02/2026 | 5 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $16.00 |
| 7/12 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 21.9L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/02/2026 | 9 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 28.8L | $81.00 |
| 1/12 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $23.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 27/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Sean O'sullivan | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Came from midfield and won by 2 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (2:02.90) beating Hoorah Philtra in 0W/15 0K stake on February 21 at $3.40 at the bell was leading 2.1. Two runs back ran on strong from last on the turn and won by a neck as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at Cranbourne (1:54.60) beating Maas Betting Again in NR 53 to 58 on February 8 at $1.90 at the bell was 7th-11.2. Can extend the winning s
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/12 | 21/02/2026 | 13 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.6 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 59 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 18/01/2026 | 18 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $1.50 |
| 10/10 | 31/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 185.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 21/12/2025 | 25 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 1/6 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | John Caldow | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1680m at Terang was 5th-8 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Jilliby Willow (2:00.70) in NR 65 or better on March 2 at $23. Expected to go well again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 02/03/2026 | 13 | NR 65 or better | $9,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/02/2026 | 10 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/02/2026 | 15 | NR 65 to 74 | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 16.4L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $4.60 |
| 8/12 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | NR 65 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/12 | 20/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/3 | 19/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herberston | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 05/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | A W Coad | 0 |
| 60L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing seventh after a quick start, behind Shadow Celt at this track over 2240m in a NR up to 80 on January 30 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Golden Tribe at Kilmore over 1690m in a NR 75 to 85 on February 7 at $34. Nice effort last time. Go well.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 07/02/2026 | 8 | NR 75 to 85 | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 23/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 34.2L | $61.00 |
| 4/11 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $4.60 |
| 6/7 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $51.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Came from midfield and won by 1.1 m (Sr1) at this track (2:41.90) beating Soho Darknstormy in NR up to 80 on February 21 at $11 at the bell was 4th-8.16. Two runs back 4th (Sr3) over 1720m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.5m 2WNC beaten 5 m by Cigano (2:01.70) in NR 65 to 75 on August 30 at $6. Could go on with it.
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 | 21/02/2026 | 175 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 35.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/12 | 30/08/2025 | 7 | NR 65 to 75 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $6.00 |
| 7/11 | 23/08/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 19.2L | $19.00 |
| 1/12 | 09/08/2025 | 21 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.25 |
| 5/12 | 19/07/2025 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/12 | 05/07/2025 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 18.1L | $10.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr4) over 2240m at this track, beaten 23 m by Always Be Blakey (2:41.90) in NR up to 80 on February 21 at $11. Before that, 5th (Fr7) over 2190m after showing early pace at Maryborough was leading by 0.6 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by New Yorker (2:40.10) in NR 60 to 80 on February 4 at $1.50. Could show more third up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 21/02/2026 | 17 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 23.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/02/2026 | 319 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.7 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $1.50 |
| 4/6 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/12 | 08/03/2025 | 55 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 25/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 12/01/2025 | 10 | NR up to 105 | $30,000.00 | Hamilton | 2660m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 83.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/01/2025 | 39 | NR 65 | $9,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:51.5 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |