Melton Race 2 - Vicbred Voucher Pace
INSIDER TRADING (2) is racing well with four top-three finishes in succession, the latest effort a third at Bendigo. Scored from a wider barrier three back and should have no excuses from this advantageous draw. The race has been weakened by scratchings which brings ALWAYS A SHOWGIRL (9) into contention after coming from this row and missing narrowly at this circuit and distance last week. HURRIKANE DUSTY (4) will be fitter for the resuming second from this barrier. Strikes at 50 per cent when second up so can progress. LIBERTY STAR DUST (5) draws lower than last start and has claims off a Cranbourne win prior.

Driver: Ewa Justice
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Comments
Last start 3rd (Sr2) over 1720m at this track was 5th-7.38 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Maurlen Compass (2:05.80) in 3yo MAIDEN on April 24 at $21. Two runs back was well back in the run when 4th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 6th-9.23 beaten 17 m by Dusty Philtra (2:49.80) in 3yo MAIDEN on April 15 at $23. Might find this beyond him.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 24/04/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Blake Pace | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/04/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 17.2L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Sanchez at Ballarat over 1710m in a 0W/15 0K stake on April 9 at $9. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after showing early speed, behind Keayang Renegade at Bendigo over 1650m in a 0W/15 0K stake on April 18 at $51. Drawn to advantage and has winning claims.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 18/04/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $25,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $51.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/04/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/04/2026 | 44 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Riley Pace | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $4.40 |
| 6/8 | 02/02/2026 | 20 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:57.7 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $14.00 |
| 2/3 | 25/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/10 | 13/01/2026 | 9 | NR 45 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
| 3/4 | 23/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
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Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 1710m at Ballarat was 2nd-4.1 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Katunga Express (2:01.00) in NR 50 to 55 on April 23 at $34. Can make his presence felt.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 23/04/2026 | 88 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 16.7L | $34.00 |
| 2/3 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Rob Brown | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 05/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Rob Brown | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2150m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 54.9L | $16.00 |
| 11/12 | 15/01/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 27.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 18/12/2025 | 98 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $9.00 |
| 6/11 | 11/09/2025 | 70 | NR up to 54 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $26.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr7) over 1710m at Ballarat beaten 22 m by Katunga Express (2:01.00) in NR 50 to 55 on April 23 at $51. Two runs back won by 1.1 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Cranbourne (2:36.50) beating Arisa in MAIDEN on March 29 at $1.70 at the bell was leading 2.4. Consider.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 23/04/2026 | 25 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 22.9L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/03/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $1.70 |
| 3/7 | 20/03/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.7 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/12 | 04/03/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/02/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 27.2L | $51.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abby Sanderson
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at Geelong beaten 21 m by Mount Barker Boy (1:56.20) in NR up to 55 on April 17 at $26. Two runs back was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr6) over 2200m at Ballarat was 5th-10.66 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Starzinhereyes (2:43.00) in NR 48 to 52 on March 19 at $4.80. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 17/04/2026 | 29 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 21.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/6 | 13/03/2026 | 46 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 26/01/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Fast | Jason Lee | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $9.50 |
| 6/9 | 12/01/2026 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.8 | 7 |
| 17.7L | $16.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/12/2025 | 18 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 25/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | C A Alford | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 26/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | R A Arundell | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track beaten 30 m by One Golden Deal (2:02.60) in 0-1 WIN M on April 24 at $26. Two runs back 4th (Fr1) over 1690m at Maryborough, at the bell was 7th-10.7 beaten 7 m by Seaside Boy (2:02.90) in 0-3 WINs on April 10 at $34. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Ewa Justice | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 27.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/04/2026 | 104 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 27/12/2025 | 23 | 10 0K | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 15.7L | $31.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $1.85 |
| 4/9 | 20/11/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 32.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Another Woods at this track over 2240m NR 48 to 51 last start. Before that was beaten 5 metres fourth at Kilmore over 1690m in 0-3 WINs on April 2. One of the contenders.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 24/04/2026 | 22 | NR 48 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Kate Gath | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/04/2026 | 21 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/03/2026 | 20 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 30.2L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/02/2026 | 1 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/02/2026 | 20 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 12/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |