Melton Race 3 - Nutrien Equine Pace
TOPZAVSKI (3) put the writing on the wall with a strong showing in a higher-graded race at Albury last start, racing up to three wide before sticking on for second. Should get his chance from a good draw. ATOMIC GLORY (5) draws wider but has been producing some good efforts in stronger company, clocking in second two back at Ballarat before a midfield finish last week at Kilmore. This looks a suitable assignment. The ace draw could see VERY TEMPTING (1) competitive in this line-up while STELLAR QUEEN (4) had been racing consistently before the last outing including a 2m third at Ballarat two back so is worth including.

Driver: Glenn Bull
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2190m after showing early speed at Shepparton was 2nd-1.32 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Dot Ball (2:46.10) in NR up to 39 on May 12 at $7. At his previous start 6th (Fr2) over 2190m at Shepparton beaten 17 m by Wheres Wood Wood (2:44.70) in NR up to 40 on May 5 at $13. One of the contenders aided by the ace draw.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $7.00 |
| 6/12 | 05/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 19.6L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/04/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 25.4L | $61.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:01.7 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 25/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 06/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Returns after four months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into ninth behind Our Mystery Bet at Shepparton over 2190m in a NR up to 38 on January 20 at $18. Draws well so watch the betting.
Last Starts 115 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 20/01/2026 | 22 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 46.5L | $18.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ashley Manton | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/11 | 29/12/2025 | 19 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 14.4L | $15.00 |
| 5/12 | 10/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $9.50 |
| 8/12 | 01/12/2025 | 12 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 14.1L | $31.00 |
| 6/12 | 19/11/2025 | 16 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $18.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/11/2025 | 10 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Steven Matson
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Alcatraz Girl at Bendigo over 1650m in a NR up to 42 on April 22 at $81. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Aliza Hill at Albury over 1770m in a NR up to 45 on May 1 at $7. Heading the right way and is a leading player.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 01/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 2:03.3 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $2.60 |
| 6/11 | 25/03/2026 | 17 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 19.6L | $81.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Steven Matson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 09/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Steven Matson | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lauren White
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into sixth after showing early speed, behind Iamawingate at Bendigo over 1650m in a NR up to 39 on May 6 at $6.50. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1710m after showing early speed at Ballarat, at the bell was 2nd-4.69 beaten 2 m by Blissfull Lilly (2:07.70) in NR up to 40 M on April 30 at $31. Worth including.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 06/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 19.4L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 30/04/2026 | 16 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 24.2L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Brent White | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 10/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 36 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:01.6 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | B F White | 0 |
| 47.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m fifth behind Treacheroustimes at Kilmore over 1690m NR up to 45 last start. Before that was beaten 1.75 metres second at Ballarat over 1710m same class on April 30. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/12 | 30/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/04/2026 | 3 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:01.5 | 6 |
| 9.7L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:01.7 | 7 |
| 6.2L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at Geelong, beaten 13 m by The Mountain (1:59.30) in NR up to 39 on May 8 at $14. At his previous start 12th (Fr3) over 1710m after showing early speed at Ballarat, beaten 23 m by Kimchi (2:05.40) in NR up to 45 on April 30 at $101. Has ability and can do much better.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $14.00 |
| 12/12 | 30/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 23.0L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/04/2026 | 24 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 25.7L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Michael Bellman | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 85.8L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/03/2026 | 11 | NR 38 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 47.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 13.7L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 24/09/2019 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | A Cefai | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2100m at Charlton was 3rd-9.4 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Missmalachite (2:34.00) in NR up to 35 on April 26 at $34. At his previous start 11th (Fr1) over 1690m at Maryborough beaten 40 m by Highview Hammer (2:00.70) in NR up to 45 on April 20 at $151. Could progress further third up.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 26/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 16.6L | $34.00 |
| 11/11 | 20/04/2026 | 284 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 37.9L | $151.00 |
| 4/4 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 05/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 10/07/2025 | 15 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | W | S J P O'sullivan | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $16.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
| 7/12 | 18/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/06/2025 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $5,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 2:01.7 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $13.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at Geelong beaten 11 m by The Mountain (1:59.30) in NR up to 39 on May 8 at $26. Before that, 6th (Fr5) over 1790m at Ararat was 4th-8.3 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Gozo Major (2:13.20) in NR up to 37 on April 27 at $12. Consider.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 08/05/2026 | 11 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 17.4L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/04/2026 | 49 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 35.0L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 02/03/2026 | 91 | NR up to 42 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/12 | 01/12/2025 | 32 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 30/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $26.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 13/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Taylor Ford | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Bell
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1690m at Kilmore beaten 35 m by Olly Odd Potts (2:07.80) in NR up to 35 on April 2 at $151. Two runs back was well beaten after breaking at Bendigo on March 18. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 02/04/2026 | 15 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 36.0L | $151.00 |
| 12/12 | 18/03/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 60.8L | $151.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/02/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Corey Bell | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 17.4L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/02/2026 | 787 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 54.1L | $81.00 |
| 3/4 | 25/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Mitchell Rowney | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 16/12/2023 | 6 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | C R Bell | 2:00.8 | 7 |
| 60.9L | $34.00 | |
| 4/10 | 10/12/2023 | 7 | $7,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | C R Bell | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $51.00 |