Melton Race 5 - Breeders Crown 3yo Noms Now Open Free For All
FOX DAN (1) has had eight weeks off since he came from the back row for second in the Mildura Cup. Goes very well on the fresh side and the last time he raced here he won the Victoria Derby. Should get every chance from the ace draw. OLIVER DAN (3) had put together a string of top-four finishes before he relished a better draw and returned to the winners' list here last time. Strikes at 50 per cent at this longer distance and gets a similar barrier so could strike again. MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (4) continues to race well having placed in both outings since a Geelong win. He has recorded three wins and two placings in six tries over this longer distance here so this suits. DANGEROUS (8) raced wide but proved too good at Wagga last start. Draws to track FOX DAN early and could be dangerous. Last season's Vicbred winner ITS CONFIDENTIAL (6) rises in grade off the fresh win in Sydney but has upside.

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 2600m at Mildura was 2nd-1.6 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Jilliby Nitro (3:09.60) in LR on April 11 at $3.40. Two runs back won by a head as favourite (Fr5) at Mildura (2:44.10) beating Captain Perfect in on April 7 at $1.30 at the bell was leading 2.2. Going along well. Draws the pegs and gets his chance to return to winning form.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Mildura | 2600m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 07/04/2026 | 171 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.30 |
| 2/3 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | T Taugge | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | |
| 1/12 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $1.85 |
| 1/9 | 11/10/2025 | 35 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/10 | 06/09/2025 | 7 | No NR | $1,980,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:52.6 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 30/08/2025 | 14 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $1.06 |

Driver: Allan McDonough
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 2690m at Maryborough beaten 18 m by Bay Of Biscay (3:21.30) on May 31 at $81. Two runs back posted a big 9 m win when quickly away, (Fr6) at Bendigo (2:33.60) beating Medina in on May 20 at $3.70. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 31/05/2026 | 11 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 18.6L | $81.00 |
| 1/6 | 20/05/2026 | 18 | $5000 last 4 starts | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $3.70 |
| 5/8 | 02/05/2026 | 50 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 6 |
| 5.5L | $61.00 | |
| 5/6 | 13/03/2026 | 158 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $81.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/10/2025 | 16 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/09/2025 | 21 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 15/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 08/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
In good form recently. Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 2.75 m (Fr2) at this track (1:58.60) beating My Ultimate Barney in on May 23 at $5 at the bell was 3rd-3.77. Found winning form last start and from another good could 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 23/05/2026 | 35 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:51.0 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:51.5 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $1.65 |
| 4/8 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.00 | |
| 3/8 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Terang | 2680m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:51.4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 13/03/2026 | 27 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $4.00 |
| 1/2 | 28/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third behind Operative Line at this track over 1200m on May 2 at $3.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Oliver Dan at this track over 1720m on May 23 at $2.80. Another bold showing expected.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:51.0 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 02/05/2026 | 15 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 7 |
| 2.4L | $3.10 | |
| 1/6 | 17/04/2026 | 13 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:52.2 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $2.40 |
| 4/12 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Kate Gath | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $4.40 |
| 3/9 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Kate Gath | 1:54.4 | 7 |
| 4.7L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $4.60 |
| 1/2 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr2) over 2690m at Maryborough, beaten 11 m by Bay Of Biscay (3:21.30) on May 31 at $23. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 2600m after showing early pace at Mildura, at the bell was 4th-4.2 beaten 7 m by Jilliby Nitro (3:09.60) in LR on April 11 at $10. Maybe a place.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 31/05/2026 | 50 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/2 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/11 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Mildura | 2600m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/04/2026 | 10 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.10 |
| 4/8 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 100 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $3.30 |
| 7/10 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Dunn | 1:50.3 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $12.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:48.9 | 1 |
| 44.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr10) at Menangle (2:43.70) beating Jetter Son in 4-020yo+ on May 23 at $3.50 at the bell was 3rd-3.93. Two runs back 4th (Fr4) over 2240m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was leading 0.8m on the pegs beaten 8 m by Captain Perfect (2:38.20) in 3yo G2 CG on December 13 at $2.80. Others read better. Up in grade but has upside.
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 | 23/05/2026 | 161 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:54.6 | 10 |
| 1.6L | $3.50 |
| 3/4 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/12 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $2.80 |
| 4/8 | 05/12/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 2/12 | 15/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/10 | 07/11/2025 | 20 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:56.9 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $4.00 |
| 1/3 | 26/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | R Sanderson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.34 beaten 12 m by Sweet Ideal (1:59.60) on May 16 at $15. Two runs back 8th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track was 8th-10.71 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Hes No Romeo (2:02.00) on April 25 at $3.10. Facing a tough assignment.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 16/05/2026 | 21 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $15.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 14.9L | $3.10 |
| 4/7 | 18/04/2026 | 77 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:51.5 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $7.50 |
| 10/10 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 19.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/5 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Shepparton | 2690m | Fast | Tayla French | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 46.0L | $126.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:51.2 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $101.00 |
| 1/5 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Tayla French | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | James Rattray | 0 |
| 9.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abby Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2.5 m (Fr7) at Riverina Paceway (2:02.40) beating Gunna Reload in on May 29 at $10. Draws for a trail so could go on with it.
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 | 29/05/2026 | 48 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:53.2 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/11 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Mildura | 2600m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 29.1L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/04/2026 | 13 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 25/03/2026 | 102 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:54.3 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $1.85 |
| 1/2 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 13/12/2025 | 28 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:50.5 | 6 |
| 21.4L | $31.00 |
| 1/11 | 15/11/2025 | 35 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:51.2 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $3.80 |

Driver: Glen Craven
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr4) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 4th-6.38 beaten 13 m by Oliver Dan (1:58.60) on May 23 at $26. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr8) over 2300m at Menangle was 9th-15.94 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Captain Bellasario (2:43.10) on May 9 at $23. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:51.0 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:54.1 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/05/2026 | 22 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 8 |
| 6.6L | $12.00 | |
| 5/8 | 10/04/2026 | 41 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 8 |
| 8.3L | $14.00 | |
| 1/7 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $5.50 |
| 12/12 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.3 | 4 |
| 33.1L | $201.00 |
| 4/4 | 25/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Jess Tubbs | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 03/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |