Melton Race 8 - Vhrc Pace
BOULEVARD BART (6) took on the good three-year-olds at the end of his maiden campaign but had shown promise when kicking off his career with a Maryborough win over this distance. Likely to have developed with maturity and three trial wins should have him ready to go. BREATHE EASY (5) has the hoof on the till after seconds in his last three outings, going under by narrow margins in his last two. Could break through. SHAZZA LOVE (8) had put together a string of top-four finishes before an easy last-start win at Charlton. Draws for a trail and could go on with it. PRICILLA (4) has been consistent since her debut win and is suited dropping to a distance where she has recorded a win and a placing in two attempts. CAPTAINS RUSH (11) overcame a similar draw to this to break her maiden at Geelong last week. Could take the next step.

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Sr3) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 11th-17.17 beaten 15 m by Tivoli (2:03.10) in NR 50 to 55 on April 16 at $34. Before that 7th (Sr5) over 1680m at Terang beaten 30 m by Morris Brown (1:59.60) in NR up to 55 on March 27 at $126. Draws the pegs but is without a win for a very long while.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 16/04/2026 | 20 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 27/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 28.5L | $126.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 05/03/2026 | 11 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 22/02/2026 | 17 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 56.9L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 05/02/2026 | 34 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $19.00 |
| 1/3 | 31/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brad Barnes | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 27/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 20 m by Katunga Express (2:01.00) in NR 50 to 55 on April 23 at $23. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Geelong beaten 11 m by Mount Barker Boy (1:56.20) in NR up to 55 on April 17 at $61. May find this tough.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 23/04/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 20.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $61.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/04/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 29.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/04/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $7.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/03/2026 | 27 | NR 50 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | James Herbertson | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 41.5L | $8.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 33.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | B G Said | 0 |
| 12.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 23/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr6) over 2080m at Cranbourne, beaten 24 m by The Villain (2:32.40) in NR 47 to 52 on April 19 at $8. At the run before good run when 3rd (Sr4) over 1660m at Hamilton, beaten 14 m by Rocknroll Willow (1:56.70) in 0-2 WINs on April 13 at $71. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 09/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 19/04/2026 | 6 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 24.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/12 | 13/04/2026 | 6 | 0-2 WINs | $8,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 14.4L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/04/2026 | 9 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jason Glynn | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 26.2L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/03/2026 | 140 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/11 | 09/11/2025 | 13 | NR 52 to 57 | $6,000.00 | St Arnaud | 1740m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 42.4L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/10/2025 | 10 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $11.00 |

Driver: Ross Payne
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2180m after showing early pace at Kilmore, beaten 7 m by Sols Me Name (2:40.90) in 0-1 WIN on May 7 at $3.40. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Sr3) over 2190m at Shepparton was 2nd-3.07 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Ginger Ella (2:44.10) in 0-1 WIN on April 28 at $6. Can continue the good form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 07/05/2026 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $3.40 |
| 3/12 | 28/04/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 14/04/2026 | 53 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 20/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 12/02/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 16.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Starzzz Destiny at Geelong over 1609m NR 50 to 55 last start. Before that was beaten a head second at Ballarat over 2200m in NR 46 to 51 on April 30. Close to a win.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/12 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.90 |
| 2/7 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 51 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $7.00 |
| 5/12 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 09/04/2026 | 8 | NR 49 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $3.80 |
| 3/9 | 01/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 22/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1710m at Ballarat, at the bell was 5th-7.61 beaten 8 m by Scooter Lou (2:05.90) in NR up to 51 on April 23 at $26. Before that, 7th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track beaten 23 m by Mount Barker Boy (2:43.00) in 3yo No NR on April 10 at $81. Best form would see her in the finish.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 23/04/2026 | 13 | NR up to 51 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Riley Mitchell | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 10/04/2026 | 16 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 23.6L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/03/2026 | 13 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $71.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/03/2026 | 117 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $2.40 |
| 2/5 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 35.1L | $151.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/11/2025 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 20.2L | $51.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
In good form recently. Last start posted a big 15 m win when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at Charlton (1:55.00) beating Sporting Rage in NR 49 to 54 on May 8 at $4 at the bell was leading 3.9. Leading player again.
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 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 15.7L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/05/2026 | 8 | NR 46 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $1.80 |
| 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 |
| 1/5 | 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: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after eight days. Lacklustre first-up performance when was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 25 m by Sols Me Name (2:40.90) in 0-1 WIN on May 7 at $126. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 07/05/2026 | 159 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.8 | 7 |
| 27.1L | $126.00 |
| 3/3 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 36.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 29/11/2025 | 20 | NMT 2 LTW's | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/11/2025 | 14 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/10/2025 | 23 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/10/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 28.7L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/09/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 18.5L | $11.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 11th (Sr5) over 1650m at Bendigo, beaten 30 m by Midnight Moth (1:56.60) in NR 50 to 55 on May 6 at $51. Before that, 6th (Sr4) over 1650m at Bendigo, beaten 4.5 m by Affamato (1:58.20) in NR 50 to 55 on April 29 at $41. Place best.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 32.4L | $51.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/04/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/04/2026 | 16 | 2-4 WINs | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Liam Older | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 14.9L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/04/2026 | 8 | 2-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 35.3L | $23.00 |
| 1/9 | 31/03/2026 | 12 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 9/9 | 19/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 30.1L | $6.50 |
| 7/9 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 16/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herbertson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Miles
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2.5 m (Sr4) at Geelong (2:36.50) beating Teerdee in MAIDEN on May 8 at $4.60. In form and may feature 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $4.60 |
| 5/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 15.4L | $6.50 |
| 4/12 | 24/04/2026 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | David Miles | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $16.00 |
| 0/7 | 16/04/2026 | 22 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 99.0L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 25/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $2.00 |
| 6/11 | 17/03/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/4 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | David Miles | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | David Miles | 0 |
| 51L | $0.00 |