Melton Race 1 - Hertz Melton Pace
SOHO DARKNSTORMY (7) will enjoy a class drop off the Riverina Championships series. Had been racing well at this circuit and distance prior including a win from a similar barrier three back. Can return to winning form. SON OF MAC NZ (11) hasn't had the best of luck in stronger races of late. Came from this row when scoring three back and his record at this circuit and distance stands at five from nine. SOAP AND BUBBLES (6) looks close to a win after a string of top-four finishes including seconds from back row draws in her last two outings. ALWAYSBEALADY (9) came from this barrier for a fresh win at this circuit and distance and was good again when runner-up last time out. KOMODO (3) draws well and has been racing well from tougher draws including a win from the second line here two back.

Driver: Glen Craven
Stats
Comments
Last start posted a big 4.5 m win (Sr6) at Hamilton (1:57.30) beating Ranger Rick in NR 56 to 64 on April 13 at $26. Drawn well and can be competitive from there.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 13/04/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Annalise Scott | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 25.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/03/2026 | 28 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $3.40 |
| 12/12 | 21/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 31.2L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/02/2026 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $1.65 |
| 3/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Chelsea O'driscoll | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 11th (Fr7) over 2150m at Bendigo beaten 24 m by Maxnjax (2:37.70) in NR 67 to 77 on April 18 at $101. Two runs back was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr5) over 1680m at Launceston, beaten 9 m by Lougle (2:01.20) in NR 65 to 74 on March 29 at $21. Hard to enthuse.
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 | 18/04/2026 | 20 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.1 | 7 |
| 24.4L | $101.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 28.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/02/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $31.00 |
| 9/11 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Rodney Ashwood | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr7) over 2240m at this track was 5th-6.1 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Kosimo (2:41.50) in NR 70 to 79 on April 10 at $8. Two runs back won by a neck as favourite (Sr4) at this track (2:01.00) beating Kia Ora Beauty in NR80 on March 28 at $2.80 at the bell was 2nd-0.14. Capable of playing a major role.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | NR 70 to 79 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/12 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | NR80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 14/03/2026 | 6 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 08/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 90 | $15,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $6.00 |
| 7/12 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | NR 64 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/9 | 24/01/2026 | 11 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 17/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 2195m | A J Dunn | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 10th (Sr3) over 1650m at Bendigo was 9th-13.27 at the bell, beaten 16 m by New Shuffle (1:59.40) in NR 78 to 89 on April 18 at $81. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 2.75 m after showing early speed, (Fr7) at this track (2:03.50) beating Soap And Bubbles in NR 67 to 75 on April 4 at $34. Can be about the money.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | NR 78 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 16.2L | $81.00 |
| 1/11 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/03/2026 | 15 | NR 72 to 82 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR 69 to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:54.4 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $3.20 |
| 4/10 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:51.9 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Lochie Painting | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 258.6L | $41.00 |
| 1/2 | 16/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fifth after being driven well back, behind Kosimo at this track over 2240m in a NR 70 to 79 on April 10 at $8.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Bainbridge at Riverina Paceway over 1740m in a No NR on April 17 at $6. Among the chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR 70 to 79 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 62 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 2.75 m finishing second behind Repelling at this track over 1720m in a NR 67 to 75 on April 4 at $4.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Maxnjax at Bendigo over 2150m in a NR 67 to 77 on April 18 at $16. Close to a win.
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 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $16.00 |
| 2/11 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 82 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 21/03/2026 | 13 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 90 | $125,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 21/02/2026 | 126 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $2.50 |
| 3/5 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 03/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 9th (Fr3) over 2270m after showing early speed at Riverina Paceway beaten 11 m by Seasider (2:40.20) in 4-5yo LR No NR GH on April 4 at $71. Before that, surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr2) over 2270m after showing early pace at Riverina Paceway was 7th-14.6 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Sweet On Lexy (2:40.80) in 4-5yo No NR GH on March 27 at $21. Drops in grade and is up to winning this with even luck.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $71.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Kate Gath | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $21.00 |
| 1/12 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/12 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $4.00 |
| 9/11 | 14/02/2026 | 15 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:51.2 | 3 |
| 24.8L | $101.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | T Taugge | 0 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing fifth behind Soho Darknstormy at this track over 2240m in a NR 70 to 79 on March 21 at $9.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.2 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind New Shuffle at this track over 2240m in a NR 72 to 82 on March 28 at $11. Capable of going well on best efforts.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 82 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 1.2L | $11.00 |
| 5/12 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/11 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.40 |
| 4/12 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR 64 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $16.00 |
| 11/12 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 43L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 2240m after racing wide at this track, beaten 1.4 m by Always Be Blakey (2:43.90) in NR 75 to 88 on April 4 at $26. Two runs back ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 m (Sr2) held up early, at this track (2:42.20) beating Ten Da Touch in NR 62 to 71 on March 28 at $10 at the bell was 8th-12.56. Looking for another good showing.
Last Starts 20 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 | 7 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $26.00 |
| 1/11 | 28/03/2026 | 90 | NR 62 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $10.00 |
| 3/4 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/11 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Cobram | 2678m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 26.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/12 | 14/12/2025 | 29 | NR up to 95 | $10,000.00 | Gunbower | 2630m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 49.7L | $51.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/11/2025 | 7 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $101.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Mixing form recently. Last start was 3rd (Fr6) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway was 4th-7.6 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Bainbridge (2:02.60) in No NR on April 17 at $5. Before that beaten 19 metres, sixth at Riverina Paceway over 2270m NR up to 90 on April 4. Place best.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 17/04/2026 | 13 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/04/2026 | 15 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 19.3L | $18.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
| 5/7 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/02/2026 | 8 | NR 75 to 85 | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $34.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Six-year-old entire who has plenty of ability. Unlucky last start 8th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track beaten 11 m by Always Be Blakey (2:43.90) in NR 75 to 88 on April 4 at $5. Can measure up if things go his way.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 78.4L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/02/2026 | 513 | NR 75 to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/3 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 26/09/2024 | 13 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 17.7L | $3.00 |