Melton Race 4 - Greg Sugars Always In Our Hearts Trot
HOWDY MATE (10) was well fancied last week but manners let him down. Came from this row when kicking off his campaign with a win at this venue three back. He is up to winning this if he gets it right. KYVALLEY JETSTREAM NZ (9) added to a string of top-two finishes when beaten just a nose last time and scored at this circuit and distance prior. His strike rate here stands at 50 per cent. Big chance. CLAUDYS HERO (8) put together a series of top-two results before a fourth from wider on this row last time. Draws for a nice trail. OUR MARVELLA NZ (6) bombed the start last time but had been producing some decent efforts prior.

Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 2150m at Bendigo, at the bell was 7th-12.38 beaten 8 m by The Priestess (2:41.50) in 0W/15 0K stake on April 18 at $101. Before that 10th (Sr5) over 2240m after being wide early at this track, beaten 35 m by The Priestess (2:47.90) in NR up to 59 on April 10 at $23. Better drawn but needs to improve.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:00.9 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $101.00 |
| 10/12 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 35.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/4 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 33.9L | $41.00 |
| 12/12 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 87.7L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/03/2026 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 10th (Fr1) over 1650m at Bendigo was 7th-8.9 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Keayang Stuka (1:58.70) in No NR on April 18 at $151. Before that 8th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track, beaten 30 m by Iron Women (2:06.50) in NR 60 to 69 on April 10 at $101. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $151.00 |
| 8/11 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 28.1L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/04/2026 | 3 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 44.2L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 01/04/2026 | 4 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/03/2026 | 8 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 20.7L | $81.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 17.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 7th-13.19 beaten 14 m by Iron Women (2:06.50) in NR 60 to 69 on April 10 at $12. Two runs back 7th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, beaten 10 m by Mac Flick (2:46.90) in NR 60 to 69 on April 4 at $21. Place best.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $12.00 |
| 7/11 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $21.00 |
| 2/11 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 5/12 | 21/03/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Charlton | 2570m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 20.1L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 05/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D Douglas | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr5) over 1720m after being wide early at this track beaten 30 m by Iron Women (2:06.50) in NR 60 to 69 on April 10 at $7.50. At her previous start game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 1.5 m by Mac Flick (2:46.90) in NR 60 to 69 on April 4 at $23. Can do much better this time.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 28.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/11 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 24.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/12 | 21/03/2026 | 56 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | NR 63 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $16.00 |
| 1/3 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Lang
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Mac Flick at this track over 2240m in a NR 60 to 69 on April 4 at $14. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Iron Women at this track over 1720m in a NR 60 to 69 on April 10 at $15. Can be thereabouts again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 10.9L | $15.00 |
| 3/11 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $14.00 |
| 5/11 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/12 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 26.9L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/02/2026 | 17 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $13.00 |
| 3/3 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Lang | 0 |
| 13.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Lang | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 45 m by Little Yankee (2:39.30) in NR 70 to 85 on April 18 at $9.50. At the start before game effort when 3rd (20m Fr3) over 2190m at Maryborough, at the bell was 6th-11.2 beaten 5 m by Im Above The Law (2:46.30) in NR 55 or better on April 10 at $11. A better run would not surprise.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 43.8L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 10/04/2026 | 28 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 5.2L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.5 | 5 |
| 29.2L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 27/02/2026 | 26 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2570m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:03.0 | 0 |
| 1.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/02/2026 | 22 | NR up to 80 | $15,300.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 2:03.4 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $1.90 |
| 7/11 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 25.1L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following April 4 run. Last start posted a big 3.5 m win (40m Fr1) at Hamilton (2:48.40) beating Brown Eyed Kate in No NR on April 13 at $11. This race will be harder than that win. Will find this tougher.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 13/04/2026 | 9 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:03.2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/12 | 04/04/2026 | 27 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 32.5L | $101.00 |
| 4/11 | 08/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Birchip | 2550m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:05.4 | 0 |
| 36.4L | $16.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/03/2026 | 3 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:05.5 | 0 |
| 1.1L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 27/02/2026 | 24 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2165m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:05.5 | 0 |
| 6.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 03/02/2026 | 8 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:08.8 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/4 | 01/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 16/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Marshall
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr4) over 2240m after being wide early at this track beaten 6 m by Mac Flick (2:46.90) in NR 60 to 69 on April 4 at $6. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 7th-7.64 beaten a head by Kyvalley Jetstream (2:06.00) in 0W/15 0K stake on March 28 at $3.20. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.20 |
| 2/12 | 21/03/2026 | 10 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $4.60 |
| 1/9 | 11/03/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $2.20 |
| 2/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 21/02/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $3.80 |
| 1/5 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 10/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when second at this track on April 10. Scored the start before at this track on March 28. Can continue the strong form.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |
| 1/10 | 28/03/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/7 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:00.6 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $1.75 |
| 1/12 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $1.85 |
| 2/11 | 20/02/2026 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |
| 3/12 | 04/02/2026 | 13 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $1.85 |
| 1/4 | 08/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2150m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 29/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 74L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old colt who has plenty of ability. Broke last start when 6th (Fr6) over 2150m at Bendigo, well beaten by Jilliby Aura (2:41.00) in 3yo No NR on April 18 at $1.70. Hasn't drawn the best again but with manners he is a strong winning chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 124.5L | $1.70 |
| 6/11 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $1.60 |
| 1/12 | 21/03/2026 | 98 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $2.15 |
| 2/4 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Craig Demmler | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 03/12/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 29.2L | $3.70 |
| 2/12 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/3 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |