Melton Race 1 - Aldebaran Park Trotters Free For All
REMUS PHOENIX (11) has done a terrific job to place behind superstar mare Keayang Zahara in Group 1 races in his last two outings, one here and the latest at Menangle. Draws on the back row but came from there to score at this circuit and distance three back. Strong claims with even luck. I AM WILMA (1) is building in fitness and has the hoof on the till after finishing second in all three starts since a spell. Won the Vicbred 3F final at this circuit and distance last season. Tackles the boys but should get her chance from the ace draw. LOVEMETO NZ (9) broke last time but beat REMUS PHOENIX when second in the G1 Grand Prix here two back and he has only once missed a place in 10 tries at this distance, winning four of them. QUIRKY CHARACTER (6) continued his consistent form when placed last start. Owns a strong record here and deserves respect again as does PINNIE (3) who beat him home when winning last week.

Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Imperial Monarch at Geelong over 2570m in a No NR on March 13 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Rockinwithattitude at this track over 2240m in a No NR M on March 21 at $7. Sure to play a significant role.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/03/2026 | 13 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:02.5 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 17.2L | $61.00 |
| 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 | |
| 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 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start by 4.5 m when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:04.80) beating Nephew Of Sonoko in NR 70 to 85 on March 28 at $2.70 at the bell was leading 4.55. Likely to get all the favours. In the mix.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $2.70 |
| 4/6 | 21/03/2026 | 22 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $14.00 |
| 4/5 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Tahlia Taugge | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 27/02/2026 | 34 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2570m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:03.0 | 0 |
| 524.9L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $9.50 |
| 11/11 | 10/01/2026 | 49 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:01.1 | 0 |
| 27.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/12 | 22/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 24.4L | $15.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 14.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
Backs up three days after he didn't show much 8th (Sr2) over 1650m at Bendigo beaten 16 m by The Golden Hook (2:00.30) in NR 50 to 55 on April 1 at $34. Before that 4th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 5th-9.24 beaten 15 m by Pinnie (2:04.80) in NR 70 to 85 on March 28 at $81. Doesn't rate.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 01/04/2026 | 4 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/03/2026 | 8 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 20.7L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/03/2026 | 13 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.5 | 4 |
| 28.2L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 31.8L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 21.5L | $151.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 17.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Lang
Stats
Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track was leading by 2.86 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by El Resamo (2:44.50) in NR 70 to 85 on March 21 at $3.30. Fitter for that hit-out and is a definite contender.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 21/03/2026 | 119 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $3.30 |
| 5/7 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Lang | 0 |
| 16.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Lang | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/12 | 22/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $2.70 |
| 1/11 | 13/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 02/11/2025 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 23/10/2025 | 99 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 2:03.2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 1/5 | 16/07/2025 | 22 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $1.45 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fourth behind El Resamo at this track over 2240m in a NR 70 to 85 on March 21 at $2.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Pinnie at this track over 1720m in a NR 70 to 85 on March 28 at $2.40. This race appears well within his grasp.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $2.40 |
| 4/8 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 07/02/2026 | 8 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $4.80 |
| 3/5 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ross Payne
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Keayang Zahara at this track over 1720m in a No NR on February 14 at $101. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Imperial Monarch at Geelong over 2570m in a No NR on March 13 at $2.80. Can improve. Very hard to beat.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 13/03/2026 | 27 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 2:02.5 | 0 |
| 17.2L | $2.80 |
| 4/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $101.00 |
| 4/12 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $81.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Shepparton | 2690m | Fast | Ross Payne | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/2 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 21.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 2nd (10m Fr2) over 2570m at Geelong, at the bell was 5th-9.94 beaten 10 m by Imperial Monarch (3:16.40) in No NR on March 13 at $8.50. Two runs back won by a nose as favourite (20m Fr2) at Ararat (3:17.90) beating Avant Guard in No NR on February 27 at $4.40 at the bell was 3rd-1.8. Sure to be about the money again.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.5 | 0 |
| 10.2L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 27/02/2026 | 6 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2570m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:03.0 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/11 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $19.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/11 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.1 | 7 |
| 22.6L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 08/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into ninth behind Keayang Zahara at Menangle over 1609m in a G1 No NR on March 14 at $81. Performed better the start before with a good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 2nd-0.83 beaten 11 m by Keayang Zahara (2:41.00) in G1 No NR on February 28 at $34. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Svanosio | 1:51.5 | 6 |
| 65.3L | $81.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $31.00 |
| 7/7 | 31/01/2026 | 343 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 62.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/3 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 22/02/2025 | 21 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 15.6L | $5.50 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he won by 1.1 m (30m 1) at Hawera (2:40.40) beating Westar Milly in on January 20 at $14.80. One of the better hopes.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Jeremy Quinlan | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | J Quinlan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/11 | 20/01/2026 | 2 | $16,940.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Bernie Hackett | 2:09.0 | 0 |
| 1.1L | $14.80 | |
| 2/11 | 18/01/2026 | 30 | $16,940.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Bernie Hackett | 2:11.9 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $30.50 | |
| 8/10 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | $41,670.00 | Alexandra Park | 1609m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 62.1L | $36.00 | |
| 10/12 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | $26,320.00 | Alexandra Park | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 2:03.1 | 0 |
| 79.4L | $60.80 | |
| 4/4 | 05/12/2025 | 28 | $12,820.00 | Alexandra Park | 2700m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 2:04.9 | 0 |
| 300.8L | $2.00 | |
| 5/6 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | $13,350.00 | Alexandra Park | 2200m | Neutral | Zachary Butcher | 2:03.4 | 0 |
| 213.3L | $4.60 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third after being driven well back, behind Keayang Zahara at this track over 2240m in a G1 No NR on February 28 at $41. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Keayang Zahara at Menangle over 1609m in a G1 No NR on March 14 at $151. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Taylor Youl | 1:51.5 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $151.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $101.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 17.9L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 24/01/2026 | 57 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 22.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 13.2L | $0.00 |