Melton Race 6 - Garrards Horse & Hound Pace
MISTER AMERICANO (1) comes through the Gold Chalice series at Bathurst, where he was fourth in his heat then held up when beaten 3.6 metres in a consolation. Suited dropping in grade and was fourth at Listed level the last time he drew on the pegs so is likely to get the favours. ZANDA MAN (4) put together a series of wins over a similar distance to this earlier in his campaign and could be close to another success after a strong performance to go under by a nose in the Blue Lake Classic last start at Mt Gambier. INTRUSION (8) scored back-to-back wins before coming from this barrier and working but fighting well to go under by just a neck at his most recent appearance at this venue. NEATNTIDY (2) drew poorly and worked last start but had looked close to a win with a string of placings prior, missing by a nose here two back. Draws much better so can bounce back.

Driver: Geoff Webster
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 1730m at Bathurst, at the bell was 7th-12 beaten 3.5 m by Rewatch (2:06.00) in 3yo No NR CG on March 28 at $26. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 1730m at Bathurst, at the bell was 2nd-9.62 beaten 8 m by Message Bank (2:02.20) in 3yo No NR CG on March 23 at $11. In the mix from the inside draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 28/03/2026 | 5 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/03/2026 | 16 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 57 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 23/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.35 |
| 4/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $31.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/02/2026 | 56 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $10.00 |
| 2/3 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1609m | G F Webster | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | G F Webster | 0 |
| 18.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track beaten 20 m by Tara Victory (2:01.10) in 0W/15 0K stake on March 28 at $19. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, beaten a nose by Vincenzo (2:03.50) in 0W/15 0K stake on March 14 at $2.80. Will give a good account.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.3 | 3 |
| 20.7L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/03/2026 | 13 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 01/03/2026 | 8 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Boort | 2612m | W | Aaron Dunn | 2:02.9 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $19.00 |
| 3/12 | 21/02/2026 | 39 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 11/12 | 13/01/2026 | 164 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 27.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/11 | 02/08/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 24.5L | $3.90 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1690m at Shepparton was 9th-14.46 at the bell, beaten 11 m by With In Reason (2:00.40) in NR 55 to 60 on March 17 at $23. Before that, 10th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 1.92 beaten 30 m by Spirit Of Anarchy (2:43.50) in NR 56 to 64 on March 6 at $2.90. Sure to be very competitive.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 17/03/2026 | 11 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/03/2026 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 30.2L | $2.90 |
| 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 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth after being driven well back, behind Brooklyn Dan at this track over 1720m in a 3yo LR No NR on February 14 at $101. Then a handy effort when a close second despite hanging in on scoring up, after a quick start, behind Keayang Passion at Mt Gambier over 1780m in a 3yo No NR on March 14 at $2.10. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 14/03/2026 | 28 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 6/9 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/01/2026 | 19 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/01/2026 | 29 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 1/12 | 07/12/2025 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/11/2025 | 126 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/5 | 16/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start by 3 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Riverina Paceway (2:03.90) beating Keayang Jigsaw in NR up to 65 on March 20 at $2.50 at the bell was leading 0.6. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $2.50 |
| 6/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $8.00 |
| 5/11 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $23.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Amy Diebert | 1:51.5 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/02/2026 | 24 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 30.9L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | C T Crook | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $2.05 |
| 2/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eleventh behind Fleetwood Rock at Carrick over 2650m in a NR 70 or better on March 8 at $2.10. Then a handy effort when a close second after showing early speed, behind Tara Victory at this track over 1720m in a 0W/15 0K stake on March 28 at $15. Strong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 28/03/2026 | 20 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 11/12 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR 70 or better | $20,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:05.1 | 2 |
| 32.1L | $2.10 |
| 1/11 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 2/2 | 22/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $41.00 |
| 10/11 | 07/02/2026 | 42 | NR 50 or better | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 37.4L | $71.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Kelli Dawson | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Looks well placed in this tougher race, but he was impressive winning last start [-+] ran on from midfield and won by a nose (Sr2) at Shepparton (2:41.00) beating Telern Lofty in NR 55 to 64 on March 24 at $3.50 at the bell was 2nd-0.41. He looks very hard to beat.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 24/03/2026 | 16 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 1/11 | 08/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 51 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 03/03/2026 | 34 | NR up to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:00.3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 32.6L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 28/01/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 80.9L | $8.50 |
| 10/10 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 84.7L | $7.00 |
| 10/10 | 31/12/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 374.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track beaten a neck by Vincenzo (2:03.50) in 0W/15 0K stake on March 14 at $5. Two runs back won by a head when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Shepparton (2:43.50) beating Starzzz Destiny in NR 56 to 64 on March 3 at $4 at the bell was 2nd-4.02. Nicely placed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 14/03/2026 | 11 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/03/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Corey O'donoghue | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/02/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $2.15 |
| 10/12 | 14/02/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 9.7L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/02/2026 | 20 | NR 55 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/12 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | NR up to 55 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Fast | A L Turnbull | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Paula Sapio | 0 |
| 17.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Paula Sapio | 0 |
| 42L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 7th-11.79 beaten 18 m by Tara Victory (2:01.10) in 0W/15 0K stake on March 28 at $51. Two runs back 8th (Sr4) over 2240m at this track, beaten 40 m by Fire Marshall (2:40.10) in 0W/15 0K stake on March 21 at $26. Not doing enough to threaten the top few.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 18.7L | $51.00 |
| 8/11 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 38.4L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 07/03/2026 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/02/2026 | 4 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/12 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $1.60 |
| 1/4 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 04/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herbertson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. Her previous first-up run was successful when she won by 1.5 m (Sr1) at Geelong (1:54.60) beating Alifetimeforliving in NR 52 to 55 on August 29 at $5.50. Prefer her later in the campaign.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Eddie Conroy | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Eddie Conroy | 0 |
| 22.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/11 | 29/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 23.6L | $151.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/11/2025 | 24 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 50.3L | $61.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/10/2025 | 7 | NR 53 to 58 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $2.30 |
| 2/6 | 12/10/2025 | 10 | NR 54 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | James Herbertson | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $2.50 |
| 8/9 | 02/10/2025 | 21 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $6.50 |