Melton Race 3 - Dynamic Print Group Pace
BROOKLYN DAN (6) has been kept fresh since he beat a good field of three year-olds for a Group 2 win in the Gold Chalice at Bathurst last start. Had kicked off his campaign with two wins from second row draws and his strike here stands at 50 per cent. The one to beat. ZANDA MAN (3) had been building to a win and it arrived at his latest appearance when he worked early but pushed to the front and went on to score by 4.5 metres at this circuit and distance. A good draw should see another strong showing. FIRE MARSHALL (5) had a second line draw last start but won twice in a row prior, one of them at this circuit and distance. Can bounce back. THESTATESMAN (11) worked and faded last start but placed from this row here prior. He is three from three when third-up so can peak.

Driver: Ewa Justice
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track was 7th-12.43 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Alwaysbealady (2:42.20) in NR 62 to 71 on March 28 at $11. At her previous start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr4) over 1720m after being wide early at this track was 9th-10.51 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Hittheroadjack (2:02.80) in NR 60 to 69 on March 21 at $5.50. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 62 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/03/2026 | 20 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 14.2L | $12.00 |
| 10/11 | 14/02/2026 | 8 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:51.2 | 4 |
| 27.9L | $151.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/02/2026 | 8 | NR 55 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/5 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 48.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 4.5 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (2:43.60) beating Intrusion in 0W/15 0K stake on April 4 at $4.20. Draws well and is among the leading chances.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 14/03/2026 | 28 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 6/9 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/01/2026 | 19 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/01/2026 | 29 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 1/12 | 07/12/2025 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 16/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2150m after showing early speed and racing wide at Bendigo was 2nd-2.45 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Maxnjax (2:37.70) in NR 67 to 77 on April 18 at $41. Two runs back won by 7 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at Victor Harbor (2:38.40) beating Letsstartinheaven in NR 58 to 69 on April 5 at $7.30. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 18/04/2026 | 13 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/04/2026 | 8 | NR 58 to 69 | $8,000.00 | Victor Harbor | 2160m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $7.30 |
| 8/11 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | NR 62 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 64 | $18,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2590m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/03/2026 | 62 | NR up to 64 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $4.60 |
| 3/5 | 26/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | D Harris | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 03/01/2026 | 17 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.90 |
| 4/5 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | D I Harris | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 9th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track beaten 30 m by Cardigan Dan (2:47.50) in NR 58 to 66 on April 4 at $5. Showed ability the race before when he won by 1.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:40.10) beating Sea Fury in 0W/15 0K stake on March 21 at $1.45 at the bell was leading 1.68. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 27.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 21/03/2026 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $1.45 |
| 1/12 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $1.35 |
| 3/10 | 08/03/2026 | 17 | NR up to 65 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/4 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 19/02/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $3.90 |
| 3/7 | 08/02/2026 | 16 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $2.60 |
| 4/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 20.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently. Last start tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 m (Fr3) at Bathurst (2:01.00) beating Yottie in 3yo G2 No NR CG on March 28 at $13 at the bell was 3rd-4.1. Last start Group 2 winner who will be hard to stop.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 28/03/2026 | 5 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/03/2026 | 17 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/5 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 06/03/2026 | 20 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Mark Pitt | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.12 |
| 1/9 | 14/02/2026 | 231 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 1/2 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1680m | Russell Maisner | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 28/06/2025 | 16 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.70 |
| 3/10 | 12/06/2025 | 62 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $51.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Began his campaign last start running 6th (Fr2) over 2150m at Bendigo, at the bell was 9th-10.9 beaten 13 m by Maxnjax (2:37.70) in NR 67 to 77 on April 18 at $61. May need more racing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 18/04/2026 | 102 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/01/2026 | 17 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $3.40 |
| 8/9 | 20/12/2025 | 8 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 12/12/2025 | 87 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $3.20 |
| 1/5 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 16/09/2025 | 17 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | James Rattray | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $5.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/08/2025 | 105 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | James Rattray | 1:51.6 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Taylah Osmond | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 5th-11.1 beaten 8 m by Tizzy Lizzie (2:01.80) in NR up to 63 on April 17 at $8. At his previous start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr8) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway beaten 5 m by Fasting (2:03.30) in NR up to 65 on April 4 at $26. First four hope.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 17/04/2026 | 13 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/04/2026 | 37 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.0 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glen Douglas | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 29/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Glen Douglas | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 26/02/2026 | 5 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 253.9L | $4.20 |
| 2/12 | 21/02/2026 | 15 | NR 64 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $8.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr1) over 1650m at Bendigo, at the bell was 7th-12.56 beaten 7 m by Calexico (1:54.30) in NR up to 105 on April 18 at $51. Before that 4th (Sr3) over 2240m at this track beaten 30 m by Cardigan Dan (2:40.10) in NR 60 to 69 on April 10 at $126. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:51.5 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/12 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 27.6L | $126.00 |
| 7/11 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 82 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.4 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $61.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/03/2026 | 35 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $9.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | E J Tormey | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 22/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 15 days ago at this track over 2240m, before that 5th (Fr2) over 2270m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 17 m by Hollywood Strip (2:39.40) in NR up to 90 on April 4 at $101. Not enthused.
Last Starts 14 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 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 39.3L | $126.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 17.9L | $101.00 |
| 3/11 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 62 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.1 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track, beaten 50 m by Kosimo (2:41.50) in NR 70 to 79 on April 10 at $7. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, beaten 3.5 m by Repelling (2:03.50) in NR 67 to 75 on April 4 at $31. Fitter and could play a role.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR 70 to 79 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 52.4L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 04/04/2026 | 111 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $31.00 |
| 1/3 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 14/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 95 | $10,000.00 | Gunbower | 2630m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.3 | 7 |
| 89.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $8.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 27.9L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 12/11/2025 | 46 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $41.00 |
| 1/5 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track was 8th-13.79 at the bell, beaten 12 m by New Shuffle (2:40.90) in NR 72 to 82 on March 28 at $26. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr4) over 2270m at Riverina Paceway was 4th-5.8 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Carlo Gambino (2:41.40) in NR 69 to 80 on March 13 at $4.20. Others rate better.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/03/2026 | 15 | NR 72 to 82 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/03/2026 | 20 | NR 69 to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/12 | 21/02/2026 | 17 | NR 64 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/02/2026 | 18 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 5/5 | 17/01/2026 | 16 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Shepparton | 2690m | Fast | Abby Sanderson | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 106.4L | $151.00 |
| 4/10 | 01/01/2026 | 18 | NR up to 100 | $18,360.00 | Leeton | 2582m | Fast | Rebecca Bartley | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Stacie Carbone | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 23/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | R Bartley | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |