Melton Race 7 - Hyland Racing Colours Pace
DELIGHTFUL CHARM (3) has been tackling higher-graded races of late and while down the track last Saturday she recorded back-to-back seconds at this circuit prior. Draws to advantage and is suited at this level. HIGHLANDHARTBREAKA (6) led and stuck on for fourth last start at this circuit and distance. Draws wider but is capable of playing a major role with even luck. JUST INCREDIBLE (2) will be fitter for recent racing and is well served by this draw so may be ready to show more. IM WESLEY (5) is racing well having only once missed the top-two in his last five outings. He deserves respect.

Driver: Leigh Sutton
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 10th (Sr3) over 1710m at Ballarat beaten 30 m by Katunga Express (2:01.00) in NR 50 to 55 on April 23 at $31. Before that 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at Cranbourne, beaten 25 m by Most Exciting (1:54.60) in NR 53 to 58 on April 19 at $71. Must lift.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 23/04/2026 | 4 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 29.4L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/04/2026 | 15 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.6 | 7 |
| 27.3L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/04/2026 | 6 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 26.2L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/03/2026 | 10 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/03/2026 | 5 | NR 58 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 04/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Leedham | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 21 m by Katunga Express (2:01.00) in NR 50 to 55 on April 23 at $2.50. At the run before 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at Cranbourne was 6th-12.2 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Most Exciting (1:54.60) in NR 53 to 58 on April 19 at $14. Drawn well this time and should be peaking.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 23/04/2026 | 4 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 21.5L | $2.50 |
| 5/7 | 19/04/2026 | 16 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/04/2026 | 139 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 69L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 73.6L | $151.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/11/2025 | 6 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 19.6L | $31.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/10/2025 | 50 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $3.70 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into eleventh behind The Art Of Success at this track over 1720m in a NR up to 75 M on April 25 at $41. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 4th-3.92 beaten 2.5 m by Hittheroadjack (2:02.80) in NR 60 to 69 on March 21 at $3.20. Better placed and from a low draw gets her chance to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 25/04/2026 | 35 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 32.9L | $41.00 |
| 1/3 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 14/03/2026 | 32 | NR up to 80 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/4 | 08/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 10/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.3 | 2 |
| 27.6L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 31/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.8 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $4.80 |
| 8/10 | 22/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Sebastian Piltz | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 9.9L | $3.00 |

Driver: Connor Ronan
Stats
Comments
Has won at his last two outings. Last start won by a nose (Sr3) at Terang (2:02.50) beating Shazza Love in NR up to 47 on March 27 at $4.20. Hard to leave out on current form. Must respect winning form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 25/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Connor Ronan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/10 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $2.25 |
| 6/9 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 19.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 05/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 6/12 | 26/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Fast | Connor Ronan | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $5.50 |
| 2/4 | 29/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Connor Ronan | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth after showing early speed, behind Keayang Renegade at Bendigo over 1650m in a 0W/15 0K stake on April 8 at $18. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second behind Most Exciting at Cranbourne over 1609m in a NR 53 to 58 on April 19 at $26. Likely to go well again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 19/04/2026 | 11 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/04/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $18.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/03/2026 | 11 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.75 |
| 2/7 | 18/03/2026 | 13 | NR 48 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/12 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $6.50 |
| 5/12 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $2.80 |
| 3/3 | 13/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 09/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | L Tabone | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track was leading by 1.97 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Isolation (2:02.00) in NR 56 to 64 on April 15 at $6. Before that, 6th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track beaten 17 m by Zanda Man (2:43.60) in 0W/15 0K stake on April 4 at $31. Among the leading chances on best form.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 15/04/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/04/2026 | 18 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $31.00 |
| 4/11 | 17/03/2026 | 11 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/03/2026 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 30.2L | $2.90 |
| 1/12 | 19/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/02/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lisa Miles
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 4th-4.81 beaten 10 m by Lambro Mach (2:01.70) in NR 56 to 64 on April 24 at $31. Two runs back posted a big 4 m win when quickly away, (Fr2) held up early, at this track (2:03.60) beating Katunga Express in NR 56 to 64 on April 15 at $41 at the bell was 3rd-3.9. Racing very well. Capable of playing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 24/04/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Lisa Miles | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $31.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/04/2026 | 5 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $41.00 |
| 12/12 | 10/04/2026 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 26.1L | $151.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/03/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Lisa Miles | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/03/2026 | 31 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/02/2026 | 12 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 26.2L | $34.00 |
| 3/3 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Lisa Miles | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 16/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Lisa Miles | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |