Melton Race 5 - Renown Silverware Trot
SIOUX WARRIOR (4) drew wide and was held up for a luckless fourth when resuming then drew on the back line and raced wide in the latter stages as runner-up at Kilmore last week. Gets his best draw of the campaign so far and should be close to his peak third up. STEADY DREAM (2) comes off a strong showing for second here last time out. All three career wins have come at this distance and she is well served by another good draw. MISTA WALKER (8) put three wins together before missing by a head at Cranbourne last time out. Chased strongly along the sprint lane last start and could do the same from this draw. SPIRITED LASS (9) drew wide and worked last start so prepared to forgive that result and assess her chances off the resuming win from this row at Cranbourne prior.

Driver: Anthony O'Connor
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after nine days. Lacklustre first-up performance when was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 2190m at Maryborough, at the bell was 7th-16.5 beaten 19 m by Shonee (2:48.90) in 3yo+ on June 17 at $26. Others rate better.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 17/06/2026 | 247 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 2:04.1 | 5 |
| 19.1L | $26.00 |
| 2/3 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony O'connor | 0 |
| 25.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Anthony O'connor | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/12 | 13/10/2025 | 17 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Xavier O'connor | 2:02.7 | 5 |
| 41.1L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 26/09/2025 | 11 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Xavier O'connor | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 25.5L | $81.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/09/2025 | 28 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:04.5 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/08/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Xavier O'connor | 2:03.6 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 14/08/2025 | 50 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Xavier O'connor | 2:05.2 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $8.00 |

Driver: Craig Demmler
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth after being driven well back, behind Coltrane at this track over 2240m in a 4yo+ on May 29 at $51. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second behind Manda Kyvalley at this track over 2240m in a M on June 12 at $7.50. Nice effort last time. Draws well so could go one better.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Craig Demmler | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $7.50 |
| 5/11 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | 2-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Craig Demmler | 2:00.4 | 7 |
| 17.2L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Craig Demmler | 2:01.6 | 4 |
| 105.7L | $26.00 |
| 0/7 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Craig Demmler | 2:05.2 | 2 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Craig Demmler | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:01.8 | 4 |
| 146.9L | $4.60 |
| 3/4 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | J A Tubbs | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Resumes. At the latest first-up run 6th (Fr7) over 2200m after being wide early at Horsham, beaten 80 m by Pleasant Surprise (2:48.40) on October 6 at $4.80. Recent trials will help bring her on but a lack of race-fitness might work against.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 21/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 13/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 04/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 190.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/11/2025 | 28 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | David Murphy | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 39.4L | $34.00 |
| 4/11 | 31/10/2025 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | David Murphy | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 16.7L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/10/2025 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | W | David Murphy | 2:04.0 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/10/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | David Murphy | 2:03.7 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 06/10/2025 | 80 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | David Murphy | 2:03.2 | 7 |
| 79.9L | $4.80 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing fourth after being driven well back, behind Shezalover at Geelong over 1609m on June 5 at $3.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second behind Sonnyboy at Kilmore over 2180m on June 18 at $2.80. Progressing well. Building in fitness and could be ready to strike.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 18/06/2026 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | James Herbertson | 2:05.0 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $2.80 |
| 4/9 | 05/06/2026 | 207 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.4 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $3.60 |
| 4/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Craig Demmler | 0 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 38.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 10/11/2025 | 20 | NR up to 52 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 26.5L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/10/2025 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 68.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 52 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Lleyton Green | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 28.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/10/2025 | 483 | NR up to 54 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lleyton Green | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $34.00 |

Driver: John Meade
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Comments
Began her campaign last start running 5th (20m Fr1) over 2190m at Mt Gambier, beaten 23 m by Brown Eyed Kate (2:56.00) on June 9 at $41. Not keen on her chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | J F Meade | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 09/06/2026 | 175 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:08.7 | 0 |
| 23.2L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Paddy Meade | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 16/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:07.1 | 2 |
| 24.7L | $18.00 |
| 4/11 | 07/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.3 | 7 |
| 39.1L | $101.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/11/2025 | 30 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:03.9 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $71.00 |
| 7/7 | 31/10/2025 | 236 | NR up to 44 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:08.5 | 6 |
| 51.6L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 51 | $6,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:03.6 | 6 |
| 85.6L | $101.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Looks well placed in this tougher race, but he was impressive winning two starts back [-+] came from midfield and won by a neck (Fr3) at Ballarat (2:08.70) beating Walkin Understarz in on June 11 at $3.90 at the bell was 2nd-4.65. Capable of taking this out.
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 | 14/06/2026 | 3 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | NR 44 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 3/12 | 04/06/2026 | 6 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Chris Alford | 2:06.5 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $4.20 |
| 7/11 | 29/05/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 17/05/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 5/8 | 12/05/2026 | 33 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 26.9L | $18.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 04/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at Cranbourne was 4th-9.9 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Spirited Lass (2:00.30) on June 14 at $5. May play a role.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 14/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $5.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/06/2026 | 14 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | John Caldow | 2:04.1 | 2 |
| 150.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 21/05/2026 | 13 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:05.5 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $10.00 |
| 8/12 | 08/05/2026 | 40 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | S F Hoban | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 62.6L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 29/03/2026 | 18 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | S F Hoban | 2:04.3 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | S F Hoban | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 28/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | S F Hoban | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | S F Hoban | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Runner up last start but he was impressive winning two starts back by 17 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Warragul (2:15.60) beating Tension Seeker in on June 8 at $1.75 at the bell was 2nd-3.4. Can continue the strong form.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 14/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 08/06/2026 | 15 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:01.9 | 6 |
| 17.2L | $1.75 |
| 1/7 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2110m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:03.1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/05/2026 | 23 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/04/2026 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Ellen Tormey | 2:04.3 | 7 |
| 17.8L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 15/04/2026 | 12 | NR 36 to 40 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $4.20 |
| 5/7 | 02/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Peter Thompson | 0 |
| 55.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 20/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | G R Sugars | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Ewen
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr7) over 2100m at Geelong was 2nd-6.65 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Off Your Faceski (2:38.00) on June 19 at $7. Showed ability the race before when she won by a head (Sr1) at Cranbourne (2:00.30) beating Mista Walker in on June 14 at $5 at the bell was 3rd-5. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 19/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 2:01.0 | 7 |
| 19.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/06/2026 | 72 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 03/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/03/2026 | 23 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 2:04.3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.65 |
| 4/12 | 06/03/2026 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 27.9L | $2.70 |
| 1/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 25.9L | $0.00 |