Melton Race 4 - Hip Pocket Castlemaine Pace
MISS ARI (5) produced an encouraging effort after 13 months away from racing when she came from a wider barrier for third at this venue. Aided by a lower draw and she is two from two when second-up so is bound to improve. MOST EXCITING (6) has done nothing wrong so far this time in. Kicked off the campaign with back-to-back wins before coming from this barrier and missing a Group performer by a head here last start. Has the fitness edge on the top pick. Big chance. ALL OVER IT (8) is a lightly-raced but progressive gelding who won his first three starts before placing last time. Has a win and a placing in two tries at this distance. Could measure up. IN AN IDEAL WORLD (7) could be close to a win after placing in three of his last four starts while GALAXY LASS (2) could be more competitive aided by a good draw.

Driver: Lisa Lewis
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track was 11th-22.24 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Hoorah Philtra (2:00.60) on June 6 at $101. Two runs back was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 1650m at Bendigo was 7th-12.42 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Major Blitz (1:56.90) on May 27 at $41. Not on current form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 06/06/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:52.9 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/05/2026 | 26 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | W | Lisa Miles | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 18.4L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:57.6 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/12 | 24/04/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Lisa Miles | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $31.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/04/2026 | 5 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $41.00 |
| 12/12 | 10/04/2026 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 26.1L | $151.00 |
| 3/3 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Lisa Miles | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 16/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Lisa Miles | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr4) over 1650m after being wide early at Bendigo was 6th-6.89 at the bell, beaten 8 m by To The Nines (1:57.30) on June 10 at $3. At her previous start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track beaten 14 m by Most Exciting (2:42.10) on May 23 at $16. Has a low draw and can bounce back.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 10/06/2026 | 18 | NR up to 75 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $3.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/05/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $16.00 |
| 3/9 | 17/05/2026 | 8 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $1.90 |
| 4/9 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/11 | 25/04/2026 | 28 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 48.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Finished up last campaign with a win at Mildura, started this campaign 7th (Fr2) over 2040m at Ouyen was 6th-10.2 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Rocknroll Willow (2:30.20) on May 10 at $31. Then last start came from midfield and won by a nose after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Bendigo (2:34.50) beating Ollies The Boss in on June 10 at $19 at the bell was 9th-10.86. Good showing expected again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 10/06/2026 | 31 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $19.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 10/05/2026 | 165 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ouyen | 2040m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 15.6L | $31.00 |
| 1/3 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 0/11 | 21/11/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 12/11/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $8.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/11/2025 | 17 | NR 50 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $16.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Having her second run back from a spell. Solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 2240m at this track was 7th-7.7 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Dynamitedan (2:42.90) on June 6 at $3.40. Fitter so is one of the prime contenders.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 06/06/2026 | 392 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $3.40 |
| 5/7 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 17/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Chris Alford | 1:54.3 | 8 |
| 59.4L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/05/2025 | 15 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Chris Alford | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/04/2025 | 216 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.75 |
| 9/12 | 14/09/2024 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 32.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/11 | 07/09/2024 | 10 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $14.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-0.28 beaten a head by Luvtobeuptome (2:40.30) in 3yo on June 6 at $2.90. Two runs back posted a big 8 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (2:42.10) beating Our Ultimate Gracy in on May 23 at $1.20. May prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 23/05/2026 | 34 | NR 56 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $1.20 |
| 1/7 | 19/04/2026 | 144 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $1.10 |
| 2/4 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | A Mcdonna | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/12 | 26/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $4.40 |
| 11/12 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 25.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/10 | 05/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 28.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1650m after being wide early at Bendigo was 2nd-2.25 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by To The Nines (1:57.30) on June 10 at $3.90. Go well again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 10/06/2026 | 18 | NR up to 75 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $3.90 |
| 9/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/11 | 16/05/2026 | 10 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/05/2026 | 18 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $6.50 |
| 4/12 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $18.00 |
| 3/12 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 26.7L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 21.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 27.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when third at Maryborough on May 31. Proved too good the start before at Maryborough on May 11. Has upside so is one of the contenders.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 31/05/2026 | 20 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 11/05/2026 | 8 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $3.80 |
| 1/11 | 03/05/2026 | 25 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Soft | Tayla French | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $1.30 |
| 2/8 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Tayla French | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/11 | 08/04/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $2.70 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by a neck when quickly away, (Fr5) at Warragul (2:11.30) beating Caledonian Ranger in on June 8 at $4 at the bell was leading 3.7. Hard to leave out on current form. Consistent form deserves respect.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 08/06/2026 | 12 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/12 | 27/05/2026 | 8 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | W | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/05/2026 | 2 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $1.45 |
| 2/7 | 17/05/2026 | 12 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $1.80 |
| 3/11 | 05/05/2026 | 2 | NR 47 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.9 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $4.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 24/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D J Murphy | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 2210m after being wide early at Warragul, at the bell was 6th-11.6 beaten 18 m by Highlandhartbreaka (2:43.60) on June 8 at $9. Before that was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 2150m after being wide early at Bendigo, beaten 23 m by The Steel Dragon (2:35.10) on June 3 at $15. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 08/06/2026 | 5 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Warragul | 2210m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $9.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/06/2026 | 46 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 23.6L | $15.00 |
| 5/12 | 18/04/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $25,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 17.2L | $61.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/04/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/03/2026 | 11 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $34.00 |
| 2/5 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track, beaten 24 m by Clymenus (2:39.10) on June 13 at $81. Two runs back 10th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, beaten 23 m by I Am The Storm (2:00.70) on June 6 at $41. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 24.4L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 23.9L | $41.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 10.9L | $21.00 |
| 7/11 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:53.2 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 19.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glen Douglas | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 29/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Glen Douglas | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Cahir
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track, beaten 18 m by Clymenus (2:39.10) on June 13 at $126. Two runs back 6th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track was 6th-7.15 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Dynamitedan (2:42.90) on June 6 at $81. Form not up to scratch.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 18.4L | $126.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/06/2026 | 166 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $81.00 |
| 3/4 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Nathan Cahir | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 24/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Nathan Cahir | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 22/12/2025 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.40 |
| 5/10 | 07/12/2025 | 1 | NR up to 95 | $15,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |