Melton Race 2 - Nevele R Stud Graduation Series 3Yo Pace (Final)
MOUNT BARKER BOY (3) made a terrific return from a year on the sidelines when he drew on the back row and did some work before scoring by 9 metres at Bendigo. Should only be better for that and is likely to get the favours from this nice draw. Can go through his grades. KEAYANG PASSION (13) has been showing promise, winning his first two starts before chasing MOUNT BARKER BOY as runner-up last time. Draws out on the second line so may need luck at some point but he is capable. CAPTAIN MOLLY (12) is another drawn awkwardly but looks close to a win after placing in both starts off a spell. COLOSIMO (2) deserved the last-start win. Progressive and should not have any excuses from the favourable draw.

Driver: Darryl Lawlor
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Racing consistently. Last start by a neck (Fr3) at Maryborough (2:42.20) beating Black Opal Jack in 3yo 10 0K on March 16 at $8 at the bell was 4th-5.3. Has a low draw and could go on with it.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 16/03/2026 | 14 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $7.50 |
| 3/12 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 27.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/02/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Darryl Lawlor | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Darryl Lawlor | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
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Resumed from a 361-day break with a strong win a big 9 m win as favourite (Sr2) at Bendigo (2:35.30) beating Keayang Passion in 3yo 10 0K on March 25 at $1.95. Promising and the good draw should see him hard to stop.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 25/03/2026 | 361 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $1.95 |
| 1/7 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 20.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 29/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 364.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/03/2025 | - | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $1.50 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Racing consistently with minor placings at her last two starts. Placed last start was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr5) over 2190m at Maryborough was 7th-11.2 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Colosimo (2:42.20) in 3yo 10 0K on March 16 at $31. Before that 3rd (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 2nd-4.12 beaten 2.75 m by Im The Reason (2:05.30) in 0-2 WINS on March 6 at $61. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/11 | 16/03/2026 | 10 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/03/2026 | 12 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $61.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brad Barnes | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/10 | 22/02/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.2 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $13.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
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Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1755m at Echuca, beaten 30 m by Reign Em In (2:06.50) in NR 51 to 55 on April 5 at $13. At the run before 6th (Sr2) over 2190m at Maryborough, at the bell was 8th-12.2 beaten 12 m by Colosimo (2:42.20) in 3yo 10 0K on March 16 at $6.50. May be ready to show more.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 05/04/2026 | 20 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 28.6L | $13.00 |
| 6/11 | 16/03/2026 | 87 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 19/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Damian Wilson | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $3.30 |
| 6/10 | 09/12/2025 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 19.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 26/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 64.1L | $23.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
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Last start 3rd (Fr2) over 1785m at Stawell, at the bell was 2nd-3.7 beaten 6 m by Rocknroll Willow (2:11.40) in 0-2 WINs on April 3 at $5. Two runs back 5th (Sr1) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 13 m by Mount Barker Boy (2:35.30) in 3yo 10 0K on March 25 at $61. Leaning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 03/04/2026 | 9 | 0-2 WINs | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/03/2026 | 9 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 13.6L | $61.00 |
| 8/11 | 16/03/2026 | 9 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 28.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 57 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 34.1L | $61.00 |
| 1/11 | 19/02/2026 | 133 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
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Promising type show didn't do much at the end of his last preparation. Fair return to racing first up 4th (Sr3) over 2150m at Bendigo beaten 11 m by Mount Barker Boy (2:35.30) in 3yo 10 0K on March 25 at $41. Open to plenty of improvement.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 25/03/2026 | 119 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 11.2L | $41.00 |
| 8/12 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 25.1L | $51.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/11/2025 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $1.20 |
| 9/10 | 05/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 20.1L | $61.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/10/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 17.9L | $3.10 |
| 2/11 | 15/10/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.30 |
| 1/6 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
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Finished second at his last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten 6 metres behind Steam Machine at Ararat over 2195m 0-1 WIN on March 23. Racing very well. First four hope.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 23/03/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $1.70 |
| 2/11 | 16/03/2026 | 126 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/4 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 10/11/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Fast | Lochie Cook | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.22 |
| 7/10 | 05/11/2025 | 16 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 35.8L | $151.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 13/10/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $2.90 |
| 1/5 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
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Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr2) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 18 m by Mount Barker Boy (2:35.30) in 3yo 10 0K on March 25 at $71. Showed ability the race before when she won by 2.5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Kilmore (2:05.30) beating Keayang Alabama in MAIDEN on March 12 at $2.40 at the bell was leading 1.75. May bounce back.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 25/03/2026 | 13 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $71.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/03/2026 | 117 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $2.40 |
| 2/5 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 35.1L | $151.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/11/2025 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 20.2L | $51.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/10/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/10/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $4.40 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comes here in the right form. Posted a big 8 m win (Sr2) at Shepparton (2:02.30) beating The Final Dance in MAIDEN on March 24 at $4 at the bell was leading 1.8. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr1) over 2190m after showing early speed at Maryborough was 3rd-4.8 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Colosimo (2:42.20) in 3yo 10 0K on March 16 at $5.50. Might find this beyond her.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 24/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $4.00 |
| 4/11 | 16/03/2026 | 12 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 04/03/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/02/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 32.7L | $3.10 |
| 1/3 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Scott Torney | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abby Sanderson
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Two back was well beaten into third behind Mount Barker Boy at Bendigo over 2150m in a 3yo 10 0K on March 25 at $3.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.3 m finishing second behind Franco Nickelback at Riverina Paceway over 1740m in a NR up to 55 on April 4 at $1.65. Working up to a win.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 04/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.65 |
| 3/10 | 25/03/2026 | 123 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $3.80 |
| 1/5 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 25.6L | $61.00 |
| 3/12 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $14.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/11/2025 | 15 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/10/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
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Last start good run when 2nd (Fr3) over 2150m after being wide early at Bendigo beaten 9 m by Mount Barker Boy (2:35.30) in 3yo 10 0K on March 25 at $3.30. Two runs back won by a nose when quickly away, (Fr4) at Mt Gambier (2:08.80) beating Zanda Man in 3yo No NR on March 14 at $2.20. Among the leading chances if she can overcome the tricky draw.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 25/03/2026 | 11 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 14/03/2026 | 15 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |
| 1/9 | 27/02/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:01.8 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $1.08 |
| 1/4 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |