Melton Race 7 - Melton City Council Trot
MISTA WALKER (5) looks close to a win after back-to-back seconds, last time beaten less than 2m at Cranbourne. Draws wider but was good from one spot deeper at Kilmore prior. Could find the winners' list. ALLWATFUNJINGLES (4) is racing well with five top-four finishes in succession, the latest effort a third at Bendigo when he got back but worked home well. Chance to break through. CHRISTMAS BABE NZ (6) is going well with a win and a second from her last two starts at Bendigo, leading from similar draws to this and fighting on well both times. MAJOR MAX (7) won by 4 metres at Bendigo last week at the second start back from a spell. Draws wider but is open to further improvement.

Driver: Ada Massa
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after a week-and-a-half. Lacklustre first-up performance when 9th (10m Fr3) over 2180m at Stawell, beaten 45 m by Kamaran (2:51.00) in No NR on April 3 at $101. Will need improvement to figure.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 03/04/2026 | 130 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:05.7 | 0 |
| 45.9L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/11/2025 | 15 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:02.8 | 0 |
| 57.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/12 | 09/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $6,000.00 | St Arnaud | 2120m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:04.5 | 5 |
| 52.9L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 31/10/2025 | 9 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:04.0 | 0 |
| 30.4L | $51.00 |
| 8/11 | 22/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 28.4L | $51.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/10/2025 | 58 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $61.00 |
| 2/3 | 13/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T L Ainsworth | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 16/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Massa | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1650m at Bendigo, at the bell was 4th-5.32 beaten 5 m by Sonnyboy (2:04.20) in NR 37 to 41 on April 8 at $51. Two runs back 6th (Sr1) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 6th-10.03 beaten 16 m by Patnwill (2:11.40) in NR up to 39 on March 26 at $8.50. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 08/04/2026 | 13 | NR 37 to 41 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | T K Larsen | 2:05.2 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 16/03/2026 | 18 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:03.4 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/02/2026 | 18 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:02.7 | 1 |
| 44.0L | $71.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/02/2026 | 17 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $19.00 |
| 1/12 | 22/01/2026 | 16 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:02.2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $34.00 |
| 1/3 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Larsen | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 18/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lauren White
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1650m at Bendigo, at the bell was 8th-11.3 beaten 7 m by Sonnyboy (2:04.20) in NR 37 to 41 on April 8 at $11. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Sr1) over 2190m at Maryborough was 5th-13.5 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Champagnes (2:46.90) in NR 37 to 41 on March 30 at $11. Can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 08/04/2026 | 9 | NR 37 to 41 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/03/2026 | 12 | NR 37 to 41 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $3.50 |
| 12/12 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 36.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/03/2026 | 27 | NR 37 to 41 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | B F White | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | B F White | 0 |
| 33.5L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 05/02/2026 | 8 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:03.2 | 5 |
| 29.3L | $101.00 |

Driver: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing second behind Champagnes at Maryborough over 2190m in a NR 37 to 41 on March 30 at $4.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Sonnyboy at Bendigo over 1650m in a NR 37 to 41 on April 8 at $9. Leading contender.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 08/04/2026 | 9 | NR 37 to 41 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/03/2026 | 5 | NR 37 to 41 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 2:02.6 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $4.60 |
| 4/10 | 25/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $16.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/03/2026 | 4 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $2.25 |
| 4/7 | 16/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 2:03.4 | 6 |
| 20.2L | $3.70 |
| 5/8 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.7 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/4 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 117.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 17/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 53.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2 m second behind Jays All That at Cranbourne over 2080m 0-2 LTW TROT last start. Before that was beaten 5 metres second at Kilmore over 1690m in NR up to 39 on March 26. Could break through.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 03/04/2026 | 8 | 0-2 LTW TROT | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:04.7 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 26/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Ellen Tormey | 2:05.2 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $2.30 |
| 6/12 | 17/03/2026 | 12 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 29.4L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 28.6L | $2.80 |
| 2/11 | 19/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/02/2026 | 315 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Peter Thompson | 0 |
| 55.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 20/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | G R Sugars | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Back in form at the last couple of outings, two starts back won by 2 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at Bendigo (2:05.10) beating Nuclear Attitude in NR up to 39 on March 11 at $4 at the bell was leading 3.17. Last start just missed, game effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1650m after showing early speed at Bendigo, at the bell was leading 0.8 beaten 3 m by Sonnyboy (2:04.20) in NR 37 to 41 on April 8 at $15. Major player.
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 | 08/04/2026 | 28 | NR 37 to 41 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $15.00 |
| 1/12 | 11/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:02.0 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $4.00 |
| 8/11 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $81.00 |
| 9/11 | 20/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 18.7L | $101.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/02/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:01.0 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 31/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S O'sullivan | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Last start a big 4 m win as favourite (Fr3) at Bendigo (2:44.10) beating Kalarney Prince in NR up to 36 on April 8 at $2 at the bell was 2nd-0.52. Can be in the finish again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 08/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:02.8 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $2.00 |
| 4/10 | 30/03/2026 | 123 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Sullivan | 2:00.9 | 7 |
| 8.7L | $17.00 |
| 2/4 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A J Sullivan | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 07/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A J Sullivan | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 27/11/2025 | 78 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | A J Sullivan | 2:02.8 | 3 |
| 32.0L | $23.00 |
| 0/11 | 10/09/2025 | 12 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | A J Sullivan | 2:03.1 | 2 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/08/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | A J Sullivan | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 29.7L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/08/2025 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | A J Sullivan | 2:03.8 | 6 |
| 46.1L | $41.00 |

Driver: Jack Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Last start by 3 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Bendigo (2:04.20) beating Christmas Babe in NR 37 to 41 on April 8 at $1.95 at the bell was 3rd-4.12. Among the chances.
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 | 08/04/2026 | 9 | NR 37 to 41 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $1.95 |
| 4/8 | 30/03/2026 | 160 | NR 37 to 41 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Sullivan | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $18.00 |
| 3/3 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A J Sullivan | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 21/10/2025 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | A J Sullivan | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 72.3L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/10/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | A J Sullivan | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $31.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | A J Sullivan | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 17.7L | $10.00 |
| 6/11 | 25/09/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | A J Sullivan | 2:04.2 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $71.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Sullivan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Bendigo on April 8. At his previous start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 6th (Fr6) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 30 m by Champagnes (2:46.90) in NR 37 to 41 on March 30 at $6. Can be in the finish if he finds his best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 08/04/2026 | 9 | NR 37 to 41 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 62.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 30/03/2026 | 14 | NR 37 to 41 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:02.6 | 6 |
| 28.4L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | NR 37 to 41 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.5 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $2.40 |
| 4/10 | 25/02/2026 | 6 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:03.3 | 2 |
| 23.2L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/09/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R Graham | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 07/03/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | L Graham | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 10th (Sr3) over 2180m at Kilmore, well beaten by Kennywould (2:49.40) in NR 40 to 45 on February 12 at $10. Before that 5th (Sr4) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 25 m by Rakero Warrior (2:44.80) in NR 40 to 45 on February 4 at $13. Must do more.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 05/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 35L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 12/02/2026 | 8 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:05.0 | 3 |
| 128.4L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 04/02/2026 | 24 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 25.9L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/01/2026 | 32 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Fast | T K Larsen | 2:00.1 | 0 |
| 88.4L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/12/2025 | 16 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $4.60 |
| 9/10 | 24/11/2025 | 15 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:02.8 | 0 |
| 71.6L | $15.00 |
| 10/12 | 09/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $6,000.00 | St Arnaud | 2120m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:04.5 | 3 |
| 110.9L | $6.00 |