Melton Race 7 - Hygain Edge Pace
LOUGLE (9) had a tough draw when down the track behind a smart one last week so it may pay to forgive that result. Won four in a row prior including a Bendigo victory in his first outing for this yard two back. Worth another chance. ISOLATION (2) came from a wider barrier when successful last start by 4.3 metres in a nice return to form at this venue. Likely to get the favours from this lower draw. THE STEEL DRAGON (3) has been coming from wider or second row draws of late so could be an improver from this barrier. LOU WILL NZ (8) draws for a trail and has claims off a second three back at this circuit and distance.

Driver: Glen Craven
Stats
Comments
Last start posted a big 3.5 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at Mt Gambier (2:11.60) beating Imagination Oro in NR 45 to 52 on April 7 at $1.50 at the bell was leading 2.2. In form now and draws well.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | NR 45 to 52 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $1.50 |
| 10/11 | 27/03/2026 | 4 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 41.3L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/03/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 62 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 64 | $18,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2590m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 20.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 06/03/2026 | 74 | NR up to 64 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $4.80 |
| 4/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 0m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 22/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 17.9L | $14.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Last start posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (2:02.00) beating Celestial Zodiac in NR 56 to 64 on April 15 at $2.50 at the bell was 4th-5.64. Big chance of back-to-back wins.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 15/04/2026 | 5 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $2.50 |
| 6/12 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/04/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Patrick Tomkinson | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $1.85 |
| 7/11 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 29.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 24.8L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.9 | 7 |
| 17.4L | $9.00 |
| 1/4 | 24/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 11th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track, beaten 40 m by Cardigan Dan (2:40.10) in NR 60 to 69 on April 10 at $34. Before that, 4th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track beaten 13 m by Zanda Man (2:43.60) in 0W/15 0K stake on April 4 at $7. Draws well so can do better.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 39.2L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 18.7L | $51.00 |
| 8/11 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 38.4L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 07/03/2026 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/02/2026 | 4 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 04/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herbertson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after two weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when 8th (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 21 m by Im Downbythebeach (2:43.50) in NR 56 to 64 on April 10 at $101. Might need more time.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 10/04/2026 | 131 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 21.3L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/11/2025 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $20,000.00 | Stawell | 2600m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/11/2025 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 24.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/11/2025 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Fast | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 21.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 31/10/2025 | 14 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/10/2025 | 11 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Riley Mitchell | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 03/08/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | M J Elkins | 0 |
| 17.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr7) over 2240m after racing wide at this track, beaten 16 m by Cardigan Dan (2:47.50) in NR 58 to 66 on April 4 at $34. At his previous start 4th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 6th-8.81 beaten 11 m by Tara Victory (2:01.10) in 0W/15 0K stake on March 28 at $14. Consider.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.3 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/11 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $14.00 |
| 9/11 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 41.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $10.00 |
| 4/12 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $9.00 |
| 3/12 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 03/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start 11th (Sr4) over 1650m at Bendigo beaten 30 m by Keayang Renegade (1:55.60) in 0W/15 0K stake on April 18 at $126. Two runs back 3rd (Sr3) over 1650m at Bendigo, at the bell was 3rd-3.85 beaten 12 m by Keayang Renegade (1:55.80) in 0W/15 0K stake on April 8 at $41. Prefer others on this occasion.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 18/04/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $25,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:52.7 | 4 |
| 29.5L | $126.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/04/2026 | 4 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/04/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 29.4L | $16.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $2.50 |
| 6/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $8.00 |
| 5/11 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $23.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Finding it hard to put a couple of good runs together. Last start was 3rd (Fr3) over 2100m at Geelong was 3rd-4.82 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Seaside Boy (2:32.50) in NR 56 to 64 on April 17 at $71. Before that beaten 20 metres, sixth at Boort over 2612m NR 70 to 95 on March 1. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 17/04/2026 | 47 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $71.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Boort | 2612m | W | Ewa Justice | 2:02.9 | 4 |
| 20.9L | $23.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/02/2026 | 36 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Taylor Youl | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/01/2026 | 16 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 01/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 80 | $15,000.00 | Echuca | 2560m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $23.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/12/2025 | 9 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Ewa Justice | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $2.90 |
| 5/5 | 14/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Wally Dummet | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 30/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | G A Smith | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1650m after showing early pace at Bendigo was 8th-9.77 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Willows Girl (1:58.20) in NR 58 to 66 on April 18 at $34. Before that, surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 4th-3.7 beaten 3.5 m by Im Downbythebeach (2:43.50) in NR 56 to 64 on April 10 at $34. Watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $34.00 |
| 4/12 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $34.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/04/2026 | 15 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/03/2026 | 16 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $9.50 |
| 10/11 | 26/02/2026 | 8 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 44.6L | $71.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into tenth behind Keayang Renegade at Bendigo over 1650m in a 0W/15 0K stake on April 18 at $19. Performed better the start before where he won by 1.75 m (Sr1) at Bendigo (1:57.70) beating Rabada in 0W/15 0K stake on April 8 at $3.30 at the bell was 2nd-0.56. Can bounce back.
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 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $25,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:52.7 | 6 |
| 26.1L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/04/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | C T Crook | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $1.45 |
| 1/12 | 22/03/2026 | 16 | NR 60 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | C T Crook | 2:02.6 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $1.18 |
| 1/9 | 06/03/2026 | 6 | NMT 3 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | C T Crook | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $1.55 |
| 2/10 | 28/02/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | C T Crook | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 13/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R P Duffy | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 06/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R P Duffy | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |