Melton Race 8 - Irt Pace
SHAZZA LOVE (5) went back last start then sustained a long run to finish just 5 metres from the winner in third at Ballarat last week, adding to her good form of late. She was brave from the back row at this venue prior. Looks to be in the right race to return to the winners' list. KYORETSU (2) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when he came from the back row and finished only 2 metres from the winner in second at Ballarat. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw so could go one better. WOODLEA DIEGO NZ (4) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 1.1 metres from this barrier at this circuit and distance, giving him two wins and two placings from his last five attempts. AVEIRO (7) draws wide but must be respected after scoring last start by 3.4 metres at this circuit and distance.

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at Cranbourne was 6th-12.4 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Master Louey (1:58.90) in 0-3 WINs on April 19 at $6.50. Before that 9th (Sr2) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 20 m by Really Smartie (2:42.30) in NR up to 51 on February 26 at $26. Will need improvement to figure.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 19/04/2026 | 52 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $6.50 |
| 9/11 | 26/02/2026 | 89 | NR up to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 20.2L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/11/2025 | 13 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 83.7L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 34.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 01/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 28.9L | $7.00 |
| 5/11 | 24/10/2025 | 33 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $34.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Taylor Ford | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fifth behind Janiebquick at Kilmore over 1690m in a NR 45 to 48 on April 2 at $9.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second behind Huxham Chubb at Ballarat over 2200m in a NR up to 49 on April 23 at $6.50. Big chance from a good draw.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 23/04/2026 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 02/04/2026 | 27 | NR 45 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $9.50 |
| 8/8 | 06/03/2026 | 8 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 31.6L | $4.80 |
| 11/11 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 22.4L | $4.80 |
| 8/9 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | R Mitchell | 2:02.0 | 4 |
| 21.4L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 29/01/2026 | 8 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $2.70 |
| 5/6 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leilani Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 8th-11.78 beaten 7 m by Aveiro (2:05.60) in NR up to 47 on April 24 at $12. At the start before 7th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.19 beaten 16 m by Animado (2:04.00) in NR 46 to 51 on April 15 at $15. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 24/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Leilani Justice | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/11 | 15/04/2026 | 41 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 16.2L | $15.00 |
| 3/3 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 05/03/2026 | 9 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 4/11 | 24/02/2026 | 5 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | Leilani Justice | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/02/2026 | 8 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/11 | 11/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:02.3 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/4 | 12/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.1 m (Fr4) at this track (2:06.10) beating Freak Out in NR up to 47 on April 24 at $6.50. Among the leading players.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/04/2026 | 15 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Ewa Justice | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/12 | 09/04/2026 | 20 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 21.6L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 15.7L | $14.00 |
| 1/11 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 24.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 15/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albury | 1770m | Good | R S Gregory | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Good run when beaten by 4.5 m finishing fourth behind Animado at this track over 1720m in a NR 46 to 51 on April 15 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Scooter Lou at Ballarat over 1710m in a NR up to 51 on April 23 at $3.60. Strong claims.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 23/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 51 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $3.60 |
| 4/11 | 15/04/2026 | 14 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 01/04/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/10 | 27/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 1/12 | 19/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 11/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 30/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Crystal Hackett | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into ninth after being driven well back, behind Williams at Bendigo over 2150m in a 3yo No NR CG on November 26 at $16. Market watch fresh.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 28.4L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 26/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 31.0L | $16.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/11/2025 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $3.40 |
| 2/10 | 30/10/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 2/12 | 17/10/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $7.00 |
| 9/11 | 08/10/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 22.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/09/2025 | 276 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 20.6L | $8.00 |

Driver: Lauren White
Stats
Comments
Last start posted a big 3.5 m win (Sr1) at this track (2:05.60) beating Allgood Vinnie in NR up to 47 on April 24 at $23 at the bell was 5th-8.35. Chance to make it two in a row.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 24/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Lauren White | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $23.00 |
| 9/11 | 15/04/2026 | 6 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 26.9L | $34.00 |
| 1/12 | 09/04/2026 | 84 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Lang | 0 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/12 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 08/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 51 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $8.50 |
| 10/12 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 22.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/4 | 14/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | R J Gleeson | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |