Melton Race 6 - Irt Trot
RINGER WELLS (4) has not raced for six months but looks forward enough for the return after two trials, winning he latest. Showed some good form last campaign including a couple of wins at this venue. Well placed so could make a winning return. IRON WOMEN (8) had a tough barrier last time but had won two of her previous three starts here. Shouldn't spend a penny from this better draw and the sprint lane may come in handy. Threat. MITCHELL WRAP (3) has been coming from wider or second line barriers of late so look for improvement. OUR MARVELLA NZ (9) is good enough to feature in a race like this if things go her way from the second line.

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr7) over 1609m after being wide early at Geelong beaten 20 m by Jack Sprat (2:01.60) on May 22 at $8. At the run before good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 2080m at Cranbourne was 3rd-4.1 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Desert Assassin (2:36.70) on May 17 at $7.50. Draws to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 22/05/2026 | 5 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.6 | 7 |
| 20.2L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $7.50 |
| 5/11 | 09/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $23.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/05/2026 | 15 | NR 56 to 62 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/04/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.9 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.8 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $3.60 |
| 3/4 | 15/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 03/11/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 50.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 8th-11.49 beaten 10 m by Pastor Dunbar (2:05.70) on May 23 at $61. At the start before 5th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track was 4th-11.41 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Iron Women (2:05.10) on May 9 at $31. May feature from this draw.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $61.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/05/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $31.00 |
| 3/9 | 01/05/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 62 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $2.40 |
| 7/10 | 22/04/2026 | 18 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 18.4L | $19.00 |
| 5/11 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $81.00 |
| 6/12 | 21/03/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $18.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Paul Males | 0 |
| 36.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1690m at Maryborough beaten 23 m by Prettyboy Harry (2:07.30) on May 31 at $13. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 9th-13.13 beaten 5.5 m by Pastor Dunbar (2:05.70) on May 23 at $26. Among the chances from a good draw.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 31/05/2026 | 8 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 23.7L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 14.7L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $23.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/04/2026 | 15 | NR 58 to 68 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 28.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/11 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 05/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D Douglas | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.9m 2WWC beaten 6 m by Avant Guard (2:46.20) on November 29 at $5.50. Trialling well so could make a winning return.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 23/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Michael Cole | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Michael Cole | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $5.50 |
| 10/12 | 22/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/12 | 13/11/2025 | 5 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:03.2 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $1.65 |
| 1/10 | 08/11/2025 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Soft | Kate Gath | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $2.70 |
| 3/12 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/12 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.90 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 10th (Sr2) over 1690m at Maryborough, beaten 30 m by Prettyboy Harry (2:07.30) on May 31 at $51. Before that 8th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 40 m by I Am Wilma (2:45.30) on May 9 at $41. Hard to make a case.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 31/05/2026 | 22 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 28.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/05/2026 | 21 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 40.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 19.6L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $31.00 |
| 10/11 | 04/04/2026 | 20 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 25.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 15/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Charlton | 2570m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.5 | 0 |
| 97.6L | $2.70 |
| 1/3 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 1690m at Maryborough, beaten 16 m by With Aplomb (2:05.50) on May 31 at $4.40. At the start before 5th (Sr4) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 11 m by Tictok (2:41.00) on May 27 at $41. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 31/05/2026 | 4 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.5 | 7 |
| 16.1L | $4.40 |
| 5/11 | 27/05/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | W | Blake Pace | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 11.2L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/05/2026 | 2 | NR 72 to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/05/2026 | 5 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 23.6L | $51.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 17.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kylie Sugars
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track, beaten 40 m by Iron Women (2:05.10) on May 9 at $15. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 21 m by Commodus (2:39.00) in 3yo CG on December 3 at $15. Fitter so expect a better performance this time.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 09/05/2026 | 157 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 39.2L | $15.00 |
| 5/5 | 30/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Kylie Sugars | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Kylie Sugars | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 03/12/2025 | 5 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 21.1L | $15.00 |
| 3/12 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Kylie Sugars | 2:01.3 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $4.40 |
| 9/10 | 14/11/2025 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 54.0L | $3.20 |
| 7/12 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 2:00.9 | 6 |
| 22.2L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/10/2025 | 22 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | W | Kylie Sugars | 2:02.5 | 7 |
| 42.1L | $14.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into tenth behind Pastor Dunbar at this track over 1720m on May 23 at $9.50. Performed better the start before where she posted a big 4.5 m win (Fr6) at this track (2:05.10) beating Tictok in on May 9 at $8.50 at the bell was leading 5.36. Rates highly. Draws better than last start so is a leading chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 18.6L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 02/05/2026 | 22 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/11 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 8/11 | 28/03/2026 | 126 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/3 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 25.3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 44.6L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 27.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 4th-8.52 beaten 11 m by Muskee (2:45.70) on May 16 at $6.50. At her previous start 8th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, beaten 24 m by Heza Gun (2:05.70) on April 25 at $5.50. Can measure up with her A-game and even luck.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 16/05/2026 | 21 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $6.50 |
| 8/10 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 68 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 24.3L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 43.8L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 10/04/2026 | 28 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 5.2L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.5 | 5 |
| 29.2L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 27/02/2026 | 26 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2570m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:03.0 | 0 |
| 1.1L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |