Melton Race 6 - Benstud Standardbreds Pace
MEDINA (7) put the writing on the wall with back-to-back seconds before he dug deep to salute at the most recent appearance at this venue, getting home by a neck. May need a bit of luck negotiating a very wide starting position but if it comes his way he is capable of getting the job done again. KARTIARE (9) has been good from this row in his two starts here off a spell including a resuming win to add to a strong record over this distance. Won his only third up attempt so should be hitting his peak now. MY LITTLE BO (8) eases back in grade and draws for a trail so could be dangerous with her A-game. OZZIE CORKA (4) disappointed last week but was racing well prior so is capable of better.

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 1650m at Bendigo was 9th-12.52 at the bell, beaten 10 m by To The Nines (1:57.30) on June 10 at $23. Before that was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr7) over 2240m at this track was 6th-13.22 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Seaside Boy (2:42.60) on May 30 at $26. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 10/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 75 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 14.1L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/11 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track beaten 7 m by Good Tobe Locksley (2:42.40) on June 13 at $12. Before that, 6th (Fr4) over 1720m after racing wide at this track was 2nd-3.56 at the bell, beaten 13 m by I Am The Storm (2:00.70) on June 6 at $81. Drawn to advantage and may improve.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 41.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/11 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 3.7L | $9.50 |
| 5/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 24.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 24/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr7) over 2240m after being wide early at this track, beaten 22 m by Clymenus (2:39.10) on June 13 at $101. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr5) over 1720m after being wide early at this track was 10th-20.66 at the bell, beaten 16 m by I Am The Storm (2:00.70) on June 6 at $51. Must do more.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.3 | 7 |
| 22.0L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/06/2026 | 8 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 16.2L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 19.7L | $14.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 23/05/2026 | 8 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 18.1L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/05/2026 | 6 | NMWL6M | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/05/2026 | 15 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $126.00 |
| 1/3 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr6) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track beaten 40 m by Good Tobe Locksley (2:42.40) on June 13 at $9. At the run before game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-5.13 at the bell, beaten a neck by Hoorah Philtra (2:00.60) on June 6 at $21. Better run anticipated this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 37.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/11 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $31.00 |
| 12/12 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 16.4L | $12.00 |
| 4/12 | 09/05/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $151.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Resumes today. At the latest first-up run was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr5) over 1720m at this track, beaten 6 m by Pick Up Elvis (2:04.40) on September 26 at $23. Wait and see how he returns.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 24.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/11 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $13.00 |
| 10/12 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $9.00 |
| 3/12 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $18.00 |
| 12/12 | 17/01/2026 | 25 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | Chris Alford | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 34.6L | $5.50 |
| 3/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 17/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Sr4) over 2240m at this track, beaten 24 m by Clymenus (2:39.10) on June 13 at $71. Two runs back 9th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 6th-7.51 beaten 17 m by Always Be Blakey (2:43.90) on April 4 at $7.50. Can improve enough to play a role.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 13/06/2026 | 70 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 24.5L | $71.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 20.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/11 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.55 |
| 4/7 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:50.6 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $34.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | Up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |
| 1/10 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $1.65 |
| 1/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Last start came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck (Sr1) at this track (2:03.30) beating Ozzie Corka in on May 30 at $7 at the bell was 8th-8.09. Draws wide but in good form so can repeat the dose.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 30/05/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/05/2026 | 14 | $5000 last 4 starts | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $2.60 |
| 2/6 | 06/05/2026 | 28 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $8.50 |
| 6/9 | 08/04/2026 | 46 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 | |
| 0/12 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | NR 64 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
| 12/12 | 07/02/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 36.3L | $13.00 |
| 99/5 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr5) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.63 beaten 15 m by The Art Of Success (2:41.30) on June 6 at $34. At her previous start 8th (Sr2) over 2240m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 2nd-2.21 beaten 11 m by Intrusion (2:41.90) on May 9 at $9.50. Draws for a trail and could be dangerous.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/9 | 25/04/2026 | 21 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $14.00 |
| 2/12 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Kate Gath | 1:53.9 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/03/2026 | 13 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Kate Gath | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.1 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $19.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 06/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Sr4) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 8th-16.39 beaten 12 m by I Am The Storm (2:00.70) on June 6 at $15. Showed ability the run before when he was well back before the turn; won by a head (Sr4) at this track (2:42.10) beating All Blazing Guns in on May 23 at $15 at the bell was 9th-10.5. With even luck he can be right in the thick of things.
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 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $15.00 |
| 1/11 | 23/05/2026 | 168 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 99/5 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 06/12/2025 | 95 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/09/2025 | 349 | NR 63 to 70 | $9,360.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Aiden De Campo | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 16.6L | $3.80 |
| 5/11 | 18/09/2024 | 40 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $2.50 |
| 9/10 | 09/08/2024 | 12 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | N R Jack | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 19.6L | $2.10 |