Melton Race 6 - Hertz Melton Pace
PISTOL PEARCE (3) led and fought on for second here two back then again found the front and dug deep to score at Cranbourne last time, getting home by a head. A nice draw on the front line should allow him to push forward again so can make it consecutive wins. FEEL THE REIGN (9) was a solid fourth from a similar barrier to this last start and also came from this row when winning at Bendigo earlier in the campaign. Contender. OOH AH LISTAH (4) is better than what he has been showing of late and could measure up in this line-up. KATUNGA EXPRESS (5) only beat one home last start but had decent form prior including a Shepparton win from a similar draw to this last month so is worth another chance.

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr3) over 1755m after showing early speed at Echuca beaten 24 m by Maas Betting Again (2:04.70) in 0W/15 0K stake on April 5 at $51. Before that was well back in the run when 8th (Fr7) over 1690m at Shepparton beaten 45 m by With In Reason (2:00.40) in NR 55 to 60 on March 17 at $19. Can make an impact from the ace draw.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 05/04/2026 | 19 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 24.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/11 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 45.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/03/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $14.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/03/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | W | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 61.0L | $14.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/02/2026 | 206 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/3 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/11 | 29/07/2025 | 13 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.5 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |

Driver: Lisa Miles
Stats
Comments
Last start 12th (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 25 m by Im Downbythebeach (2:43.50) in NR 56 to 64 on April 10 at $151. Two runs back tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at Kilmore (2:05.80) beating My Ultimate Luigi in NR 50 to 53 on March 26 at $34 at the bell was 3rd-3.63. Not keen.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 10/04/2026 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 26.1L | $151.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/03/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Lisa Miles | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/03/2026 | 31 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/02/2026 | 12 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 26.2L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $71.00 |
| 8/12 | 15/01/2026 | 35 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $81.00 |
| 6/11 | 11/12/2025 | 489 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/3 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Lisa Miles | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 16/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Lisa Miles | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start by a head after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Cranbourne (2:33.80) beating Mikispur in NR 53 to 58 on March 29 at $4.80 at the bell was leading 4.2. Draws well so can strike again.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 29/03/2026 | 9 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
| 2/11 | 20/03/2026 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 |
| 7/12 | 05/03/2026 | 11 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $34.00 |
| 2/9 | 22/02/2026 | 10 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 12/02/2026 | 15 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | L R Sutherland | 2:02.0 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | T Taugge | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 82.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leilani Justice
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Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2080m at Cranbourne was 4th-6.2 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Platinum Jive (2:30.90) in NR 56 to 64 on April 3 at $7.50. The run before 9th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track beaten 30 m by Komodo (2:01.00) in NR80 on March 28 at $31. Can do much better.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 03/04/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/4 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 31.2L | $31.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/03/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $18.00 |
| 11/11 | 15/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 59 | $12,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 118.9L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 23/02/2026 | 15 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/4 | 27/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | D K Douglas | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr5) over 1650m after showing early speed and racing wide at Bendigo, beaten 25 m by Keayang Renegade (1:55.80) in 0W/15 0K stake on April 8 at $31. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Sr4) over 1690m at Shepparton was 6th-11.09 at the bell, beaten 1.4 m by With In Reason (2:00.40) in NR 55 to 60 on March 17 at $14. Can make his presence felt.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 08/04/2026 | 22 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 25.3L | $31.00 |
| 2/11 | 17/03/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 65 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 27.7L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 03/03/2026 | 31 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 31/01/2026 | 45 | NR up to 59 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $23.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/12/2025 | 1 | 2-4 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $4.80 |
| 1/5 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1650m after showing early pace at Bendigo beaten 7 m by Hes No Romeo (1:56.70) in NR 60 to 75 on April 1 at $41. Two runs back 10th (Sr2) over 1690m at Maryborough, at the bell was 7th-13.3m 2WWC beaten 18 m by Reign Em In (2:00.70) in NR 50 to 55 on November 17 at $4. Solid prospect with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 01/04/2026 | 135 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Paul Males | 0 |
| 132L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 17/11/2025 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $4.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/11/2025 | 15 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 19.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 46.8L | $21.00 |
| 9/12 | 10/10/2025 | 14 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 28.0L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/09/2025 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | P J Males | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Adrian Pace
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Comments
Last start 10th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track beaten 45 m by Hittheroadjack (2:02.80) in NR 60 to 69 on March 21 at $61. At the run before 7th (Fr1) over 1680m at Terang was 3rd-4.6 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Jilliby Willow (2:00.70) in NR 65 or better on March 2 at $61. Can improve.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 21/03/2026 | 19 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 43.0L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/03/2026 | 44 | NR 65 or better | $9,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $61.00 |
| 11/12 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | NR 65 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Fast | Ewa Justice | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $151.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/01/2026 | 20 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1145m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 3 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 | |
| 7/9 | 14/12/2025 | 260 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 24.6L | $34.00 |
| 3/4 | 29/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | K L Tippet | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | K L Tippet | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $4.80 |

Driver: Glenn Bull
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly since being well beaten Bendigo over 1650m, 7 days ago and two back 8th (Sr1) over 2190m at Shepparton, beaten 20 m by Blackjack Whacko (2:41.00) in NR 55 to 64 on March 24 at $31. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 08/04/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 75.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/12 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 20.0L | $31.00 |
| 3/11 | 17/03/2026 | 5 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 33.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/11 | 26/02/2026 | 6 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr3) over 1650m at Bendigo was 5th-8.97 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Lougle (1:57.70) in 0W/15 0K stake on April 8 at $51. Before that, and went on to finish a respectable ninth over 1650m at Bendigo last time out. Rates highly and likely to be prominent again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |
| 9/9 | 01/04/2026 | 22 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/03/2026 | 6 | NR 55 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 20/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | R Pace | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 27/06/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 19/06/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |