Melton Race 5 - Garards Horse And Hound Pace
OUR BELLA LUCIA (1) was out of the money when well in the betting last start but she did have a much wider barrier. Impressive when she came from the back row to cruise home at this circuit and distance prior. The ace draw can see her back in the winners' stall. SHIRALEE (5) continued her good form when third here last week, her third placing in four starts since a Kilmore win. Major player. GLENLINE (6) draws wider but is in the mix having added to his consistent form when beaten 2.3m into fourth at his most recent appearance here. PRECIOUS BELLE NZ (3) draw lower than when beaten 4.5m here last week and was a Ballarat winner prior. Go well.

Driver: Leigh Sutton
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track was 2nd-2.46 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Aveiro (2:05.60) in NR up to 47 on April 24 at $2.90. Showed ability the run before when she posted a big 18 m win (Sr1) at this track (2:44.50) beating Shiralee in NR up to 45 on April 15 at $13 at the bell was leading 3.68. Leading contender from the ace draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 24/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Leigh Sutton | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 10.9L | $2.90 |
| 1/12 | 15/04/2026 | 48 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 18.7L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 19/02/2026 | 22 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $3.90 |
| 3/8 | 28/01/2026 | 15 | NR 43 to 48 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/01/2026 | 12 | NR 41 to 45 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | S K Hill | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/4 | 03/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Bridgitte Hutchins | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 06/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | S M Arvidsson | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.79 beaten 3.5 m by Aveiro (2:05.60) in NR up to 47 on April 24 at $71. Fitter and may play a role.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 24/04/2026 | 75 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | T R Ford | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $71.00 |
| 11/11 | 08/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 51.2L | $19.00 |
| 8/12 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 21.5L | $34.00 |
| 11/12 | 23/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 18.4L | $31.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:02.4 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $23.00 |
| 7/12 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 0m | Taylor Ford | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 19/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | J N Quinlan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Ford
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Woodlea Diego (2:06.10) in NR up to 47 on April 24 at $10. Showed ability the race before when she ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 m when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at Ballarat (2:43.00) beating Shiralee in NR 38 to 42 on April 9 at $9.50 at the bell was 4th-13.09. Draws to play a role.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 24/04/2026 | 15 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | T R Ford | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/04/2026 | 14 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 26/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.6 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 15/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 42 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $10.00 |
| 5/12 | 04/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $9.50 |
| 5/9 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:02.4 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 28/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 1720m at this track, beaten 1.1 m by Woodlea Diego (2:06.10) in NR up to 47 on April 24 at $14. Can be involved.
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 | 24/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Brent Murphy | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $14.00 |
| 5/12 | 15/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 36.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/04/2026 | 6 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 10/11 | 25/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 20.6L | $23.00 |
| 9/12 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 25.0L | $61.00 |
| 2/3 | 12/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 45.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leilani Justice
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Highview Hammer at Maryborough over 1690m in a NR up to 45 on April 20 at $1.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third behind Woodlea Diego at this track over 1720m in a NR up to 47 on April 24 at $2.15. Should be in the finish again.
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 | 24/04/2026 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Leilani Justice | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.15 |
| 9/11 | 20/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 25.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/12 | 15/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 18.7L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR 36 to 40 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $1.70 |
| 8/9 | 28/03/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 31/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anne-Maree Conroy
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2.25 m fourth behind Woodlea Diego at this track over 1720m NR up to 47 last start. Before that was beaten 3.5 metres fourth at Ballarat over 2200m in NR 38 to 42 on April 9. Go well.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 24/04/2026 | 15 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/04/2026 | 14 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 6/12 | 19/03/2026 | 36 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 20.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/11 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:02.5 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $14.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr5) over 2100m at Charlton beaten 35 m by Over The Line (2:32.80) in NR 41 to 45 on April 26 at $12. Before that, 9th (Sr2) over 1785m at Stawell was 3rd-3.5 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Optimal (2:11.30) in 4yo+ NR up to 49 on April 3 at $6.50. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Likely improver who is worth including.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 26/04/2026 | 23 | NR 41 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 34.9L | $12.00 |
| 9/11 | 03/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $6.50 |
| 9/12 | 24/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 33.9L | $14.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/03/2026 | 28 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $7.00 |
| 1/3 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |||
| 5/8 | 16/02/2026 | 11 | NR 41 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
Stats
Comments
Second up after running 8th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track beaten 20 m by Woodlea Diego (2:06.10) in NR up to 47 on April 24 at $31. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 24/04/2026 | 91 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | D K Douglas | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $31.00 |
| 8/12 | 23/01/2026 | 23 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 31/12/2025 | 20 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/12/2025 | 42 | NR up to 47 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Corey O'donoghue | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/10/2025 | 27 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/10/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 35.6L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | S T Sanderson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 19/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R T Sanderson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |