Melton Race 10 - Forty Winks Melton Pace
SHIRALEE (2) started a hot favourite last start but faded after working. Had been going very well prior with a win and two seconds from the previous three starts and she is well served by the low draw so deserves another chance. PRECIOUS BELLE NZ (5) put the wiring on the wall with back-to-back seconds before a well-deserved win last time out, coming from a similar barrier to this and scoring by 1.5 metres at Ballarat. Leading hope. WOODLEA DIEGO NZ (4) came from the back row to win at this circuit and distance last month and is right in contention again after finishing in the placings in his last two outings. GLENLINE (3) hasn't been far away from tricky draws at his last couple and had this barrier when he placed at Maryborough four back.

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track beaten 35 m by Our Bella Lucia (2:44.50) in NR up to 45 on April 15 at $11. At the run before good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 2200m after showing early speed at Ballarat was leading by 0.67 at the bell, beaten 1.5 m by Precious Belle (2:43.00) in NR 38 to 42 on April 9 at $21. Go well from the inside draw.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 15/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 36.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/04/2026 | 6 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 10/11 | 25/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 20.6L | $23.00 |
| 9/12 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 25.0L | $61.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $26.00 |
| 2/3 | 12/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 45.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leilani Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into ninth behind Highview Hammer at Maryborough over 1690m in a NR up to 45 on April 20 at $1.70. Performed better the start before with a good run when 2nd (Fr6) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-3.68 beaten 18 m by Our Bella Lucia (2:44.50) in NR up to 45 on April 15 at $2. Draws well and deserves another chance.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 20/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 25.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/12 | 15/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 18.7L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR 36 to 40 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $1.70 |
| 8/9 | 28/03/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 31/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anne-Maree Conroy
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3.5 m fourth behind Precious Belle at Ballarat over 2200m NR 38 to 42 last start. Before that was beaten 3 metres second at Kilmore over 1690m in NR up to 45 on March 26. Draws for a good showing.
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 | 09/04/2026 | 14 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 6/12 | 19/03/2026 | 36 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 20.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/11 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:02.5 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $14.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/01/2026 | 24 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 20.7L | $26.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Midnight Mojo at this track over 2240m in a NR up to 49 on March 20 at $26. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Aveiro at Ballarat over 1710m in a NR 43 to 48 on April 9 at $9. Can give a good account.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 09/04/2026 | 20 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 21.6L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 15.7L | $14.00 |
| 1/11 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/02/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 24.8L | $61.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 24.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 15/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albury | 1770m | Good | R S Gregory | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Ford
Stats
Comments
Racing in great heart. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 m when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at Ballarat (2:43.00) beating Shiralee in NR 38 to 42 on April 9 at $9.50 at the bell was 4th-13.09. In winning form and could strike again.
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 | 09/04/2026 | 14 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 26/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.6 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 15/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 42 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $10.00 |
| 5/12 | 04/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $9.50 |
| 5/9 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:02.4 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $9.50 |
| 10/11 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | M Cain | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 78.7L | $51.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
Stats
Comments
Resumes. At the latest first-up run 4th (Fr4) over 1650m at Bendigo, beaten 10 m by Budd Sidewinder (2:) in NR up to 49 on December 18 2024 at $23. May need the outing and prefer others this time.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 23/01/2026 | 23 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 31/12/2025 | 20 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/12/2025 | 42 | NR up to 47 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Corey O'donoghue | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/10/2025 | 27 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/10/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 35.6L | $23.00 |
| 8/11 | 26/09/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 23.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | S T Sanderson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 19/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R T Sanderson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 2080m at Cranbourne, beaten 22 m by Tupelo Beach (2:36.70) in NR 40 to 46 on April 19 at $6. At the start before 4th (Fr6) over 1710m after showing early pace at Ballarat beaten 22 m by Aveiro (2:01.90) in NR 43 to 48 on April 9 at $34. Can play a role with even luck.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 19/04/2026 | 10 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 22.9L | $6.00 |
| 4/12 | 09/04/2026 | 13 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 22.3L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $23.00 |
| 7/11 | 06/03/2026 | 26 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/02/2026 | 9 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1145m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1 |
| 2.1L | $4.40 | |
| 4/5 | 30/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | J N Quinlan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 23/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | J N Quinlan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Darren Pace
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Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Ballarat on April 9. Two runs back 8th (Fr4) over 2080m after showing early speed at Cranbourne beaten 50 m by Denver Man (2:34.50) in NR 49 to 53 on September 28 at $7. Better than the last run so could do better.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 09/04/2026 | 193 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 36.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 20.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 28/09/2025 | 108 | NR 49 to 53 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 48.7L | $7.00 |
| 5/5 | 28/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Darren Pace | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/10 | 12/06/2025 | 7 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $8.50 |
| 3/11 | 05/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $15.00 |
| 0/7 | 22/05/2025 | 187 | 0-4 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 10/11 | 16/11/2024 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 58.8L | $101.00 |