Melton Race 2 - Nutrien Equine Sales Pace
ALWAYS BE BLAKEY (8) came from this barrier for a resuming win at this circuit and distance three back and has placed over shorter trips in both outings here since. Should enjoy a nice trail and could prove hard to stop if he gets the gaps. TARA VICTORY NZ (4) took advantage of the ace draw when scoring here last week, getting home by a head. That was her third success from her last five starts so while drawn wider the form is hard to knock. A win looks imminent for TEN DA TOUCH NZ (3) having added to a string of top-four finishes when coming from the back row for second at this circuit and distance last week. Up in grade but better drawn. VINCENZO (7) won at this circuit and distance three back and there was plenty of merit in last week's effort when he came from this barrier for a 1.2m second. Chance again.

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track was 5th-8.99 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Meteor Moth (2:39.50) in NR up to 100 on March 28 at $8.50. Before that, 10th (Sr4) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 10th-12.97 beaten 17 m by Soho Darknstormy (2:40.60) in NR 70 to 79 on March 21 at $34. Must be included.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 100 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $8.50 |
| 10/12 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 17.2L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/03/2026 | 93 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/2 | 22/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 04/12/2025 | 40 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | B P Portelli | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 23.5L | $3.80 |
| 4/8 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $14.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-5.57 beaten 15 m by New Shuffle (2:40.90) in NR 72 to 82 on March 28 at $71. Two runs back won by 2.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (2:02.80) beating Delightful Charm in NR 60 to 69 on March 21 at $15 at the bell was leading 0.56. Better off looking to others.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 82 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 15.9L | $71.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/03/2026 | 6 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $126.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fourth behind Soho Darknstormy at this track over 2240m in a NR 70 to 79 on March 21 at $10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.75 m finishing second behind Alwaysbealady at this track over 2240m in a NR 62 to 71 on March 28 at $5.50. Well placed, should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 62 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/03/2026 | 17 | Up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/02/2026 | 27 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $5.00 |
| 10/11 | 21/01/2026 | 52 | NR 60 to 80 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $10.00 |

Driver: Scott Ewen
Stats
Comments
Racing in great heart. Last start on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head as favourite (Fr1) at this track (2:01.10) beating Mighty Jolt in 0W/15 0K stake on March 28 at $1.55 at the bell was 3rd-4.54. Going well enough to take this out.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.55 |
| 4/7 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:50.6 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $34.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | Up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |
| 1/10 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $1.65 |
| 1/10 | 19/02/2026 | 19 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 31/01/2026 | 28 | NR up to 59 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | S L Ewen | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr6) over 1720m at this track was 4th-5.83 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Komodo (2:01.00) in NR80 on March 28 at $13. At the run before 5th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track was 6th-12.62 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Captain Perfect (2:02.70) in NR up to 105 on March 21 at $151. Genuine chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $151.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.7 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $8.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 13.6L | $101.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $3.90 |
| 5/12 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 15.4L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Racing in great heart. Last start on from midfield and won by 1.75 m (Sr2) held up early, at this track (2:42.20) beating Ten Da Touch in NR 62 to 71 on March 28 at $10 at the bell was 8th-12.56. Key runner once again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 28/03/2026 | 90 | NR 62 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $10.00 |
| 3/4 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/11 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Cobram | 2678m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 26.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/12 | 14/12/2025 | 29 | NR up to 95 | $10,000.00 | Gunbower | 2630m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 49.7L | $51.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/11/2025 | 7 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/10/2025 | 15 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 16.1L | $101.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr7) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 6th-9.61 beaten 1.2 m by New Shuffle (2:40.90) in NR 72 to 82 on March 28 at $11. Has the right credentials to take this out.
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 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 82 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 1.2L | $11.00 |
| 5/12 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/11 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.40 |
| 4/12 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR 64 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $16.00 |
| 11/12 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 43L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.3 m second behind Meteor Moth at this track over 1720m NR 80 to 89 last start. Before that was beaten 2 metres third again at this track in NR 67 to 75 on March 7. Rates highly so expect a bold run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $6.50 |
| 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 |

Driver: Kyle Marshall
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr3) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-4.07 beaten 17 m by Captain Perfect (2:02.70) in NR up to 105 on March 21 at $31. Showed ability the race before when he won by 1.5 m (Sr1) at this track (2:43.80) beating Soho Darknstormy in NR up to 80 on March 14 at $10. A better showing expected.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 78.4L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/02/2026 | 513 | NR 75 to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/3 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 26/09/2024 | 13 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 17.7L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/09/2024 | 27 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | K J Marshall | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $4.20 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track, beaten 25 m by Meteor Moth (2:39.50) in NR up to 100 on March 28 at $23. Before that, 4th (Sr4) over 2150m at Birchip, at the bell was 2nd-3.1 beaten 7 m by Shadow Celt (2:38.00) in 4yo+ NR up to 90 on March 8 at $3.50. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Respect.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/03/2026 | 20 | NR up to 100 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 25.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 90 | $15,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 27/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $18.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 30.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/02/2026 | 13 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/01/2026 | 24 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2555m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 02/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr4) over 1720m at this track was 6th-9.78 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Meteor Moth (2:01.30) in NR 80 to 89 on March 21 at $16. Two runs back won by 1.3 m (Sr1) at this track (2:43.50) beating Delightful Charm in NR up to 80 M on March 14 at $3.40. Racing very well. Strong claims.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.5 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $16.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |
| 5/9 | 06/03/2026 | 17 | Up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/02/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/02/2026 | 137 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $19.00 |
| 3/3 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 20/09/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $19.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |