Melton Race 5 - Logical Staffing Solutions Pace
SWEET IDEAL (8) made good progress second-up when she scored by a neck in a higher-graded race at this circuit and distance. Draws for a nice trail and has yet to miss a place when third-up so can go on with it. SOAP AND BUBBLES (2) hasn't won for a while but continues to race well, placing in four of her last five starts. Got within a neck of SWEET IDEAL when runner-up here last start. Another good draw could see her turn the tables. KEAYANG WASABI (4) drew on the back row and chased some smart rivals last week but had won two in a row prior, one of them from this barrier. WESTERN SONADOR (7) draws wider than when he finished third at Bendigo last week but he drops to a distance where he races well. DAY TWO (5) owns a good record at this circuit and distance and could be close to a win after back-to-back seconds.

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Was well back in the run when 4th (Fr4) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 40 m by Ultimate Vinnie (2:33.60) on May 20 at $21. Before that 8th (Fr1) over 1200m after showing early pace at this track beaten 9 m by Operative Line (1:22.50) on May 2 at $101. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 20/05/2026 | 18 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 38.7L | $21.00 | |
| 8/8 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1 |
| 9.6L | $101.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 25/04/2026 | 8 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $101.00 | |
| 6/6 | 17/04/2026 | 13 | $20,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 17.2L | $151.00 | |
| 6/6 | 04/04/2026 | 10 | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $151.00 | |
| 6/8 | 25/03/2026 | 12 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $31.00 | |
| 3/4 | 03/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Bridgitte Hutchins | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 2147m | Good | Mikayla Towers | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Intrusion at this track over 2240m on May 9 at $6. Then a handy effort when a close second after a quick start, behind Sweet Ideal at this track over 1720m on May 16 at $8. Draws well so could break through.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 | |
| 3/9 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $6.00 | |
| 5/11 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $4.00 | |
| 2/11 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $16.00 | |
| 2/11 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $4.20 | |
| 4/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $6.00 | |
| 3/5 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 03/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
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Comments
Second up after running 7th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 5th-7.23 beaten 12 m by Keayang Wasabi (2:03.70) on May 16 at $12. May need more racing.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 16/05/2026 | 119 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $12.00 | |
| 2/3 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Fast | Chris Alford | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 15.6L | $9.50 | |
| 4/7 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $16.00 | |
| 3/9 | 27/12/2025 | 15 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:51.4 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $9.50 | |
| 2/9 | 12/12/2025 | 13 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:51.2 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $7.00 | |
| 4/9 | 29/11/2025 | 8 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $4.40 | |
| 1/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track was 6th-12.52 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Some American (2:39.20) on May 23 at $14. Showed ability the race before when he won by a nose as favourite (Sr3) at this track (2:03.70) beating Clymenus in on May 16 at $2.60 at the bell was leading 0.42. Back on the front line so he is worth another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Annalise Scott | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $14.00 | |
| 1/9 | 16/05/2026 | 11 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 | |
| 1/7 | 05/05/2026 | 3 | $10,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $2.90 | |
| 2/8 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $4.00 | |
| 2/11 | 25/04/2026 | 12 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $6.00 | |
| 1/12 | 13/04/2026 | 9 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Annalise Scott | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $26.00 | |
| 3/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Chelsea O'driscoll | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2.5 m second behind Some American at this track over 2240m last start. Before that was beaten a head second at Riverina Paceway over 2270m same class on May 15. One of the chances.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 23/05/2026 | 8 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $34.00 | |
| 2/10 | 15/05/2026 | 27 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 | |
| 5/12 | 18/04/2026 | 36 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $34.00 | |
| 5/7 | 13/03/2026 | 55 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $5.50 | |
| 10/12 | 17/01/2026 | 42 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 17.8L | $21.00 | |
| 1/3 | 08/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $8.50 | |
| 4/5 | 23/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | T Potter | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Comments
Resuming after three months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 8 m finishing fifth behind Ata Rangi at Ararat over 2195m on February 27 at $8. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.25 m when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at Cranbourne (1:54.80) beating El Boston in on January 12 2025 at $5.50. Two-time fresh winner so keep safe.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Nathan Cahir | 0 |
| 54.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 27/02/2026 | 13 | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 | |
| 4/8 | 14/02/2026 | 20 | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 3 |
| 11.6L | $23.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 25/01/2026 | 15 | $12,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2555m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $2.00 | |
| 1/11 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $2.40 | |
| 7/9 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 18.7L | $31.00 | |
| 2/8 | 06/12/2025 | 8 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 7.7L | $4.40 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
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Comments
Good run when beaten by 3 m finishing fourth behind Crime Writer at Ouyen over 2423m on May 10 at $4.40. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after being driven well back, behind Ultimate Vinnie at Bendigo over 2150m on May 20 at $2.60. Draws wide but with even luck he can be thereabouts.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 20/05/2026 | 10 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $2.60 | |
| 4/11 | 10/05/2026 | 22 | $10,000.00 | Ouyen | 2423m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $4.40 | |
| 6/7 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Abbey Turnbull | 1:51.5 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $26.00 | |
| 7/8 | 10/04/2026 | 16 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1 |
| 18.4L | $26.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 25/03/2026 | 40 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $14.00 | |
| 2/2 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Corey O'donoghue | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Corey O'donoghue | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 13/02/2026 | 27 | $60,000.00 | Albury | 2570m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $26.00 |

Driver: Darryl Lawlor
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Comments
Last start came from midfield and won by a neck (Fr3) at this track (1:59.60) beating Soap And Bubbles in on May 16 at $5.50 at the bell was leading 3.31. Draws for a trail and can strike again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 1:51.9 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 | |
| 1/1 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Darryl Lawlor | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/12 | 09/05/2026 | 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $4.60 | |
| 1/5 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Darryl Lawlor | 0 |
| 19.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | $50,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 19.9L | $26.00 | |
| 7/9 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $9.50 | |
| 2/9 | 27/12/2025 | 15 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 1:51.4 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 | |
| 5/9 | 12/12/2025 | 13 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 1:51.2 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $5.50 |