Melton Race 7 - Lamaros Hotel Pace
CARDIGAN DAN (2) is a smart colt who was last seen in the Breeders Crown 2CG series late last year where he won a heat before clocking in second behind topliner Loucasso in both his semi and the final. Readied with a solid trial and draws to advantage. Well placed for a winning return. FIRE MARSHALL (9) is in a purple patch of form having made it back-to-back wins when he got the job done by 1.6 metres at this circuit and distance last time. Draws on the back row but winning form must be respected. WILD CARD NZ (4) was fourth to FIRE MARSHALL last start and draws wider but had kicked off his campaign with back-to-back wins prior, one of them at this circuit and distance. MONTANA PRIDE (6) was held up last time and placed from the back row here prior. Two-time winner at this circuit and distance so respect.

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 2270m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 4th-9 beaten 14 m by Le Betty (2:43.20) in NR up to 58 on March 20 at $17. Before that 5th (Fr5) over 1720m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, beaten 10 m by Big Bad Ossie (2:02.80) in 0W/15 0K stake on March 14 at $9.50. Not doing enough.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 20/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/03/2026 | 16 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $9.50 |
| 10/11 | 26/02/2026 | 8 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 44.6L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/02/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 29.3L | $5.50 |
| 8/9 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $61.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
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Comments
Returns after four months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into second behind Loucasso at this track over 2240m in a 2yo G2 No NR CG on December 13 at $11. Has the ability to play a major role.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 24.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/11 | 05/12/2025 | 9 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/12 | 26/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $1.85 |
| 8/12 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/11/2025 | 116 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/5 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/10 | 12/07/2025 | 30 | No NR | $500,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:51.6 | 1 |
| 30.5L | $3.20 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Heatseeker at Ballarat over 2200m in a NR 58 to 67 on March 19 at $51. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Pistol Pearce at Cranbourne over 2080m in a NR 53 to 58 on March 29 at $9. Sure to play a significant role.
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 | 29/03/2026 | 10 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/03/2026 | 5 | NR 58 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 65 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/03/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 22/02/2026 | 9 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $3.50 |
| 6/7 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 04/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Leedham | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-5.18 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Fire Marshall (2:40.10) in 0W/15 0K stake on March 21 at $12. Two runs back won by 1.3 m (Fr5) at this track (2:44.80) beating Wild Bull in NR 58 to 66 on March 7 at $13. Solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/03/2026 | 13 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/02/2026 | 106 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Michael Bellman | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $16.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/11/2025 | 27 | NR up to 57 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Soft | Chris Alford | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $7.50 |
| 2/4 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 12/10/2025 | 7 | NR 54 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Anthony Butt | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/10/2025 | 7 | NR 49 to 54 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $23.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 24.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently. Last start by a head (Sr1) at Ararat (2:10.00) beating Maninky Moonshine in NR 56 to 62 on March 23 at $23 at the bell was 4th-3.7. Going well enough score again.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/03/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 62 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/03/2026 | 20 | NR 57 to 66 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 18/02/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $16.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/02/2026 | 9 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $1.28 |
| 1/10 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Fast | Ryan Backhouse | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 19/01/2026 | 6 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $2.30 |
| 6/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | N A O'connor | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 23/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Mccallum | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr5) over 2240m after being wide early at this track was 11th-16.57 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Alwaysbealady (2:42.20) in NR 62 to 71 on March 28 at $14. At the run before solid effort when 3rd (Sr2) over 1720m at this track was 3rd-1.68 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Hittheroadjack (2:02.80) in NR 60 to 69 on March 21 at $11. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 62 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $14.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $8.00 |
| 9/12 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | NR 64 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $81.00 |
| 1/12 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 15.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 01/02/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | T J Mcmullen | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Has been mixing his form of late, most recently 4th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track was 6th-8.81 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Tara Victory (2:01.10) in 0W/15 0K stake on March 28 at $14. Before that 9th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 40 m by Fire Marshall (2:40.10) in 0W/15 0K stake on March 21 at $11. Will struggle.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $14.00 |
| 9/11 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 41.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $10.00 |
| 4/12 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $9.00 |
| 3/12 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 31/01/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $9.50 |
| 3/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 03/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Sr3) over 2180m at Terang beaten 40 m by Keayang Renegade (2:37.40) in NR 56 to 64 on March 27 at $61. Before that 4th (Sr4) over 2100m at Charlton beaten 20 m by Fire Marshall (2:29.40) in NR 56 to 64 on March 15 at $81. Looking to others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 27/03/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 37.6L | $61.00 |
| 4/12 | 15/03/2026 | 98 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 20.9L | $81.00 |
| 2/4 | 08/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/11 | 07/12/2025 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 20.4L | $18.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $14.00 |
| 8/9 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Soft | Jason Ainsworth | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 18/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old entire is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track and Charlton. Last start won by 1.5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (2:40.10) beating Sea Fury in 0W/15 0K stake on March 21 at $1.45 at the bell was leading 1.68. No reason he cannot chalk-up the hat-trick.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 21/03/2026 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $1.45 |
| 1/12 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $1.35 |
| 3/10 | 08/03/2026 | 17 | NR up to 65 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/4 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 19/02/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $3.90 |
| 3/7 | 08/02/2026 | 16 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $2.60 |
| 6/10 | 23/01/2026 | 62 | NR 55 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $2.25 |
| 4/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 20.1L | $0.00 |