Melton Race 6 - 2Construct Trot
SAMMY HALLER (1) is in good form and looks close to a win after finishing second at his last two appearances. Chased along the sprint lane when beaten 4.3 metres at this circuit and distance last week. The ace draw gives him the chance to break through. SHINELIKETHESUN (10) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when she came from this barrier for fourth at this circuit and distance. With even luck she could grab a well-deserved win. ALDEBARAN JAZMINE (9) draws on the back line but has to come into calculations after placing in both starts since a spell. HEIR JAURDON (2) has upside and cannot be ruled out after coming from a wider barrier to break her maiden status eight days ago at Kilmore.

Driver: Laura Wilson
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Woman To Love at Bendigo over 1650m in a 0-1 WIN on April 1 at $3.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second behind Spanish Rizardo at this track over 2240m in a 0-1 WIN on April 15 at $6. Form the ace draw he can break through.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 15/04/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/04/2026 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $3.40 |
| 4/7 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | R Pace | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/12 | 17/03/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/03/2026 | 21 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:02.0 | 4 |
| 20.5L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 55.7L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 06/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Laura Wilson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 07/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Laura Wilson | 0 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Miles
Stats
Comments
Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; posted a big 11 m win (Fr6) at Kilmore (2:11.00) beating Grainger in 3yo MAIDEN on April 16 at $10 at the bell was 2nd-3.1. Could work through her grades now.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 16/04/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:04.7 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 10/04/2026 | 16 | , 100K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:03.6 | 4 |
| 21.2L | $71.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:01.0 | 7 |
| 33.2L | $8.00 |
| 2/4 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | David Miles | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | David Miles | 0 |
| 302.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glenn Conroy
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 9th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track beaten 22 m by Spanish Rizardo (2:51.50) in 0-1 WIN on April 15 at $101. Before that 6th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track beaten 50 m by Charlies Tactics (2:51.90) in 0-1 WIN on April 10 at $81. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 15/04/2026 | 5 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:03.2 | 4 |
| 22.3L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/04/2026 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:03.5 | 2 |
| 50.1L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/04/2026 | 76 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 27.2L | $101.00 |
| 11/12 | 15/01/2026 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:03.6 | 1 |
| 52.9L | $151.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/01/2026 | 12 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 117.9L | $41.00 |
| 1/12 | 23/12/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:05.1 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Glenn Conroy | 0 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Glenn Conroy | 0 |
| 55.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
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Comments
Returns to racing after a spell of five months. Well beaten at the end of his last preparation at this course and distance when seventh at very big odds behind Vytis. Might need some time.
Last Starts 147 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 28/11/2025 | 12 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 147.0L | $126.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | James Herbertson | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 123.7L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/11/2025 | 29 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:04.8 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/12 | 13/10/2025 | 15 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:02.7 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/09/2025 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:05.4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $4.20 |
| 12/12 | 13/09/2025 | 10 | No NR | $125,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tayla French | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 72.1L | $151.00 |
| 3/4 | 03/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Jeremy Quinlan | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 14/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | C J Slater | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashley Manton
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Comments
Finished up last campaign with a win at Charlton, and continued with decent results this campaign with a first-up effort surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr3) over 2190m after showing early speed at Maryborough beaten 30 m by Chantilly Lass (2:48.20) in 3-10yo, 100K on April 10 at $31. Then last outing surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr2) over 2150m after showing early speed at Bendigo beaten 60 m by Jilliby Aura (2:41.00) in 3yo No NR on April 18 at $101. Do not dismiss.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 58.5L | $101.00 |
| 5/11 | 10/04/2026 | 102 | , 100K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:03.6 | 3 |
| 28.0L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/12/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/12/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Daniel Mannix | 2:03.4 | 7 |
| 83.7L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/12/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $31.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/12/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Daniel Mannix | 2:00.5 | 7 |
| 31.2L | $81.00 |
| 3/3 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Daniel Mannix | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ashley Manton | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Neil McCallum
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth after a quick start, behind Kyvalley Jagger at Bendigo over 1650m in a 0-3 WINs on April 8 at $16. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Spanish Rizardo at this track over 2240m in a 0-1 WIN on April 15 at $6. Can make her presence felt.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:03.2 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $16.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/04/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/11 | 26/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Neil Mccallum | 2:04.8 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/4 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 10th-17.07 beaten 12 m by Massif Central (2:10.00) in NR 36 to 40 on April 15 at $4.20. At his previous start good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 2080m at Cranbourne was 3rd-9.1 at the bell, beaten 2 m by Jays All That (2:41.20) in 0-2 LTW TROT on April 3 at $5.50. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 15/04/2026 | 12 | NR 36 to 40 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $4.20 |
| 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 |
| 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: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fifth after a quick start, behind Te Amo at Ballarat over 1710m in a NR up to 49 on April 9 at $10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Te Amo at Kilmore over 1690m in a NR 46 to 50 on April 16 at $34. Heading the right way now.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:01.9 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/03/2026 | 11 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 17.4L | $81.00 |
| 9/11 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:02.5 | 2 |
| 40.4L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/03/2026 | 725 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 47.4L | $101.00 |
| 1/4 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J F Murphy | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 22/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J F Murphy | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 18/03/2024 | 10 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | D A Murphy | 2:02.9 | 2 |
| 259.4L | $21.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
Stats
Comments
Good run when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Pastor Dunbar at Bendigo over 1650m in a 0-1 WIN on April 1 at $2.80. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after a quick start, behind Charlies Tactics at this track over 2240m in a 0-1 WIN on April 10 at $5.50. May be close to a win.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 10/04/2026 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:03.5 | 5 |
| 15.7L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 01/04/2026 | 109 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/3 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | T K Larsen | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 17.1L | $61.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/12/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $12.00 |
| 5/12 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 13.9L | $21.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/11/2025 | 19 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:04.4 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $26.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr3) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 6th-10.97 beaten 7 m by Spanish Rizardo (2:51.50) in 0-1 WIN on April 15 at $2.60. Before that, 4th (Fr7) over 2240m at this track was 2nd-4.95 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Charlies Tactics (2:51.90) in 0-1 WIN on April 10 at $5. Rates highly. Can continue the good form.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 15/04/2026 | 5 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:03.2 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $2.60 |
| 4/8 | 10/04/2026 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:03.5 | 7 |
| 16.4L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/04/2026 | 12 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $2.90 |
| 4/7 | 20/03/2026 | 3 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:01.2 | 3 |
| 14.7L | $4.80 |
| 2/12 | 17/03/2026 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/03/2026 | 116 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:05.0 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | P M Morrissey | 0 |
| 12.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | P M Morrissey | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |