Melton Race 6 - Australian Pacing Gold Pace
ZENARIO (10) looks ready to win after coming from this row to place in his three starts so far this campaign, all of them at this venue. Raced up to four wide last start but stuck on for a 1.4m second. Up to a distance where he strikes at 50 per cent and should be hitting peak fitness now. SERGEANT LOU (5) did some early work here last start before he pushed to the front and then boxed on okay for a midfield finish. With a smoother run he can be more competitive. FRUGAL FARE (9) had no luck from this row here last start, held up before finishing 3.2m off the winner. Goes well at this longer distance so could be worth another chance. ODIN (8) steps up to a distance where he owns a 50 per cent place strike rate and draws for a trail so may be competitive.

Driver: Leilani Justice
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 9th (Fr4) over 2190m at Shepparton beaten 60 m by All Over It (2:40.00) in NR up to 55 on May 3 at $34. Before that 11th (Fr7) over 2240m at this track, beaten 23 m by Another Woods (2:44.30) in NR 48 to 51 on April 24 at $81. Must lift.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 03/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Soft | John Justice | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 59.3L | $34.00 |
| 11/12 | 24/04/2026 | 9 | NR 48 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Leilani Justice | 1:58.1 | 7 |
| 23.9L | $81.00 |
| 10/11 | 15/04/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 23.1L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/04/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $31.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 26/03/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Michael Bellman | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $7.50 |
| 10/11 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 30.6L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 55.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Began his campaign last start running 8th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 8th-18.2 beaten 13 m by All Blazing Guns (2:42.50) in NR 58 to 66 on May 9 at $126. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 09/05/2026 | 128 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $126.00 |
| 4/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Craig Hoban | 0 |
| 35.6L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 01/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 80 | $15,000.00 | Echuca | 2560m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 2:02.6 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/4 | 27/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Craig Hoban | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $2.30 |
| 4/6 | 12/12/2025 | 14 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/11/2025 | 49 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | James Herbertson | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $3.80 |
| 7/8 | 10/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Craig Hoban | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 28.8L | $34.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 9th-17.75 beaten 16 m by Telern Lofty (2:01.20) in NR up to 80 on April 24 at $11. At his previous start 11th (Sr2) over 1720m after racing wide at this track beaten 70 m by Komodo (2:01.00) in NR80 on March 28 at $4.40. Should be at peak fitness now and may do better from a nice draw.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 24/04/2026 | 27 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Kate Gath | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 16.7L | $11.00 |
| 4/4 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 28/03/2026 | 22 | NR80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 67.6L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Tahlia Taugge | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 06/03/2026 | 133 | Up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 82.8L | $2.25 |
| 10/10 | 24/10/2025 | 49 | $15,240.00 | Addington | 2600m | Fast | Robert Butt | 1:58.8 | 7 |
| 105.0L | $20.10 | |
| 7/9 | 05/09/2025 | 14 | $14,510.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 1:58.2 | 9 |
| 14.6L | $7.50 | |
| 7/10 | 22/08/2025 | 42 | $14,170.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $19.20 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1720m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track was 4th-6.63 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Kosimo (2:02.00) in NR up to 80 on May 1 at $4. At the previous start 5th (Fr4) over 2150m after showing early pace at Bendigo was 5th-6.54 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Maxnjax (2:37.70) in NR 67 to 77 on April 18 at $41. Worth another chance. Expected to do much better this time.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 01/05/2026 | 13 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $4.00 |
| 5/11 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/12 | 10/04/2026 | 9 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 33.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/04/2026 | 11 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $6.00 |
| 7/12 | 21/03/2026 | 175 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $14.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 46.2L | $3.60 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track was 9th-13.28 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Intrusion (2:41.90) in NR 65 to 75 on May 9 at $126. At the start before 7th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track was 5th-10.22 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Telern Lofty (2:01.20) in NR up to 80 on April 24 at $13. Can play a role.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 09/05/2026 | 15 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $126.00 |
| 1/3 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 19.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Taylor Youl | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $151.00 |
| 6/12 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 31.3L | $151.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 82 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 15.9L | $71.00 |

Driver: Jack Barton
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of 11 weeks. Ran only once last preparation running when well beaten into eighth after a quick start, behind Jilliby Willow at Terang over 1680m in a NR 65 or better on March 2 at $7.50. Market watch fresh.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | J Barton | 0 |
| 25.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jack Barton | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 02/03/2026 | 179 | NR 65 or better | $9,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 04/09/2025 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $9.50 |
| 7/9 | 30/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:53.0 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/08/2025 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:55.6 | 9 |
| 19.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/08/2025 | 9 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.9 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/08/2025 | 22 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:50.8 | 9 |
| 17.9L | $6.50 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 8th-17.76 beaten 13 m by Kosimo (2:02.00) in NR up to 80 on May 1 at $11. At the start before 4th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track, beaten 4 m by Repelling (2:03.50) in NR 67 to 75 on April 4 at $4. Draws for a trail so can be competitive.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 01/05/2026 | 27 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $4.00 |
| 2/12 | 21/03/2026 | 19 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $3.50 |
| 6/8 | 02/03/2026 | 9 | NR 65 or better | $9,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $2.80 |
| 5/12 | 21/02/2026 | 15 | NR 64 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $1.25 |
| 1/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | A J Tindale | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | A J Tindale | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track beaten 3.5 m by Zanda Man (2:03.90) in 1MW on May 2 at $8.50. At the start before 10th (Sr3) over 2150m at Bendigo beaten 20 m by Maxnjax (2:37.70) in NR 67 to 77 on April 18 at $34. Finds the right race this time.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | 1MW | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 10/11 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 20.1L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 10/04/2026 | 26 | NR 70 to 79 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Charlton | 2570m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 14.6L | $71.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/03/2026 | 18 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $16.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/02/2026 | 11 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.60 |
| 3/3 | 08/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Corey O'donoghue | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.4 m third behind Kosimo at this track over 1720m NR up to 80 last start. Before that was beaten 4 metres second again at this track same class on April 24. Going well and looks ready to win.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $1.80 |
| 2/11 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Jackie Barker | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $2.30 |
| 2/9 | 10/04/2026 | 111 | NR 70 to 79 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $3.20 |
| 2/2 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/10 | 20/12/2025 | 12 | No NR | $35,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $1.12 |
| 1/6 | 08/12/2025 | 16 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $1.04 |
| 4/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $81.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |