Melton Race 1 - Benstud Standardbreds Pace
KEAYANG SWEETHEART (5) had to work when racing outside the leader last week but boxed on to finish 3.3m off the winner. Consistent mare who had put together a series of wins and placings prior. Strong claims. HIGHLANDHARTBREAKA (13) continued his good form when beaten only 1.3m into second here last week. Tough draw but came from this row in recording a win and a second in his previous two appearances. ROYAL APPOINTMENT (9) added to a string of top-four results when he came from a wide barrier for a 2.7m third at this venue last time out. Go well again. RANGER RICK NZ (11) may need luck from a tricky draw but the consistency is hard to knock, adding to a string of placings when beaten a head at Horsham last time. LILLY LOTUS (2) will be fitter for recent racing and gets her lowest draw of the campaign so far so may be ready to show more.

Driver: Damian Wilson
Stats
Comments
Last start 11th (Sr3) over 2240m at this track, beaten 25 m by Clymenus (2:39.10) on June 13 at $34. Two runs back 9th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 7th-11.3m on the pegs beaten 10 m by Wattlebank Arnie (2:42.90) on December 20 at $10. Draws the pegs and can progress.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 13/06/2026 | 175 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 27.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/3 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/12/2025 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/12 | 26/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $3.10 |
| 8/12 | 15/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/11/2025 | 20 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Damian Wilson | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 73.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/5 | 21/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D R Wilson | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 7th-9.9 beaten 4 m by Hitch To His Star (2:02.50) on June 12 at $4.40. Before that, 7th (Fr4) over 2240m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 8th-9.67 beaten 15 m by Kartiare (2:42.10) on May 23 at $6. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 12/06/2026 | 20 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $4.40 |
| 7/11 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/12 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/9 | 25/04/2026 | 277 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $6.50 |
| 1/3 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 22/07/2025 | 76 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Mark Pitt | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
| 2/5 | 03/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/10 | 07/05/2025 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.20 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 m when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at Shepparton (2:01.80) beating Flip A Coin in on June 16 at $7 at the bell was 3rd-3.88. Two runs back 11th (Sr3) over 1790m after being wide early at Warragul beaten 30 m by Longtan Viper (2:11.30) on June 8 at $5.50. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 16/06/2026 | 8 | NR 54 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 4/8 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 22/05/2026 | 10 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:58.9 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/05/2026 | 18 | NR 52 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 29.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | David Miles | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3.5 m fourth behind Major Blitz at this track over 2240m last start. Before that was beaten a nose second at Ballarat over 2200m same class on June 11. Reliable mare with winning claims.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 20/06/2026 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Jason Lee | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/06/2026 | 5 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 06/06/2026 | 19 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/05/2026 | 23 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $4.20 |
| 3/11 | 25/04/2026 | 17 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 08/04/2026 | 12 | 2-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/5 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1650m at Bendigo was 5th-9.92 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Okanui Beach (1:56.50) on June 17 at $34. Two runs back 7th (Sr3) over 2150m at Bendigo was 7th-7.38 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Angels Watching (2:34.50) on June 10 at $10. Place best.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 17/06/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/06/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/06/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $2.80 |
| 10/12 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 60 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/05/2026 | 14 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $3.80 |
| 8/9 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | NR 54 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 31.6L | $9.50 |
| 2/4 | 05/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 07/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Grace Bilney | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 10th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track was 7th-11.81 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Major Blitz (2:41.30) on June 20 at $31. Showed ability the run before when he won by a nose when quickly away, (Fr5) at Ballarat (2:40.10) beating Keayang Sweetheart in on June 11 at $9.50 at the bell was leading 1.51. Can be in the mix.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 20/06/2026 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Chris Alford | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $31.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/06/2026 | 19 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
| 11/11 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 179.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/12 | 09/05/2026 | 233 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Eddie Conroy | 0 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 18/09/2025 | 19 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $4.20 |
| 9/12 | 30/08/2025 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $3.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts. Placed last start 3rd (Sr1) over 2100m at Geelong, at the bell was 6th-8.91 beaten 5 m by Sols Me Name (2:33.10) on June 19 at $21. Before that 3rd (Fr7) over 1720m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 2nd-3.51 beaten 5.5 m by Sweet Irish Loch (2:02.40) on June 12 at $9.50. Prefer others on this occasion.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/06/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:54.5 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/05/2026 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 18.2L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.25 |
| 2/4 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Nick Beale | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Kaitlyn Boddy | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Michen Roy at Bendigo over 2150m on June 3 at $2. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Major Blitz at this track over 2240m on June 20 at $71. One of the main contenders.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 20/06/2026 | 17 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Jack Laugher | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $71.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/06/2026 | 11 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $2.00 |
| 4/11 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.70 |
| 3/12 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $6.50 |
| 12/12 | 09/05/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 17.2L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/04/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/4 | 31/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 15/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track was 2nd-2.64 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Big Sledge Hammer (2:41.20) on June 20 at $16. Solid prospects again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | D K Douglas | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $16.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind The Naked Art at Horsham over 1700m last start. Before that was beaten 2.5 metres third at Ballarat over 2200m same class on June 11. Has been close to breaking through and can play a role again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 22/06/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.4 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/06/2026 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 30/05/2026 | 5 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/05/2026 | 11 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.95 |
| 3/8 | 14/05/2026 | 31 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/12 | 13/04/2026 | 17 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $15.00 |
| 2/4 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2106m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-3.75 at the bell, beaten 1.3 m by Major Blitz (2:41.30) on June 20 at $34. Two runs back won by a head (Sr1) at Warragul (2:43.60) beating Hellovatime in on June 8 at $4 at the bell was 5th-8.3. In fine form. Can play a major role with even luck.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 20/06/2026 | 12 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Kate Gath | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/06/2026 | 16 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Warragul | 2210m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $8.00 |
| 7/12 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 11.7L | $41.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/05/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/05/2026 | 16 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |