Melton Race 3 - Garrards Horse & Hound Pace
APOLLOSTORM (5) was a class above his rivals when resuming at this circuit and distance a fortnight ago, leading to cruise home by nearly 22m. Draws a little wider but that was his first outing for 10 months so he should be better for it. Take beating. LE CARDINAL (2) is a lightly-raced but progressive colt who came from wider for a 2.4m third to a Group performer here last time. A good draw could see him threaten. OLLIES THE BOSS (4) takes on a couple of handy ones but he is proven third-up so should be hitting his peak and is close to a win after coming from wider barriers for second in both starts since a spell. MIGHTY JOLT (11) was a beaten favourite when resuming but is open to improvement.

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Resumes today. At the latest first-up run broke in score up and was out of position at the start 10th (Fr5) over 1609m at Geelong beaten 60 m by Rosberg (1:55.50) on September 12 at $23. Will be better for the run.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Justice | 0 |
| 23.4L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 16/01/2026 | 20 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 15.2L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/12/2025 | 11 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 37.9L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/12/2025 | 20 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $2.00 |
| 1/12 | 26/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 7/12 | 15/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $126.00 |
| 6/11 | 07/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 23.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | R W Mccartney | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Amy Day
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 2.5 m finishing fourth behind Medina at this track over 1720m on May 30 at $1.45. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Luvtobeuptome at this track over 2240m in a 3yo on June 6 at $9.50. Rates highly. Going well and looks a threat from this draw.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 30/05/2026 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $1.45 |
| 1/12 | 18/05/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 13.2L | $1.30 |
| 1/10 | 05/05/2026 | 164 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.20 |
| 2/4 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 22.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/12 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $7.50 |
| 5/6 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Amy Day | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Last start 12th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track beaten 21 m by Major Blitz (2:41.30) on June 20 at $41. At her previous start solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2200m after showing early pace at Ballarat, at the bell was 2nd-3.53 beaten 7 m by Major Blitz (2:35.80) on June 11 at $5. Capable of more than she has shown recently. Draws well so can atone.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 20/06/2026 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Annalise Scott | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 21.4L | $41.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/06/2026 | 5 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $5.00 |
| 7/11 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/05/2026 | 5 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $1.75 |
| 4/7 | 18/05/2026 | 23 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 14.4L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/04/2026 | 18 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 0m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when a close second after being driven well back, behind Angels Watching at Bendigo over 2150m on June 10 at $16. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Sols Me Name at Geelong over 2100m on June 19 at $8. Looks close to a win.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 19/06/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/06/2026 | 165 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $16.00 |
| 3/3 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 20.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 10.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 27/12/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 17.9L | $3.30 |
| 7/12 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 19.2L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/12/2025 | 9 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 29.5L | $71.00 |
| 1/12 | 26/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $14.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Resumed from a 308-day break with a strong win a big 21 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (2:41.10) beating Good Day in on June 13 at $1.60. Sure to be further improved and can strike again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 13/06/2026 | 308 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/7 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 09/08/2025 | 43 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $2.15 |
| 1/8 | 27/06/2025 | 77 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 16.6L | $1.04 |
| 1/3 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/12 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $125,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/04/2025 | 6 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/11 | 29/03/2025 | 44 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 29.9L | $1.65 |

Driver: Nathan Cahir
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr5) over 1720m at this track beaten 30 m by Miss Ari (2:00.70) on June 20 at $126. Two runs back 6th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track, beaten 18 m by Clymenus (2:39.10) on June 13 at $126. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Nathan Cahir | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 32.5L | $126.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track was 6th-11.81 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Big Sledge Hammer (2:41.20) on June 20 at $71. Before that was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 2240m after racing wide at this track, beaten 22 m by Clymenus (2:39.10) on June 13 at $101. Form not up to scratch.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | S J P O'sullivan | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $71.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 10.6L | $0.00 | |
| 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 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was well beaten after breaking at this track on June 20. Before that was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track, beaten 13 m by Zenario (2:41.10) on May 15 at $6.50. Tested again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 20/06/2026 | 36 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Ewa Justice | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 23.2L | $51.00 |
| 2/4 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | NMWL6M | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 01/05/2026 | 13 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $4.00 |
| 5/11 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/12 | 10/04/2026 | 9 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 33.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/04/2026 | 11 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $6.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 5th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track was 5th-8.76 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Big Sledge Hammer (2:41.20) on June 20 at $9.50. Before that was well back in the run 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. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 20/06/2026 | 10 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Jack Laugher | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $9.50 |
| 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 |
| 1/4 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Resumed when beaten 11 m sixth behind Dance Affair at Ballarat over 2200m in a on June 11. Finds a nice race and can improve.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 11/06/2026 | 75 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $2.15 |
| 1/5 | 25/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Riley Pace | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/11 | 28/03/2026 | 20 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 11/12 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR 70 or better | $20,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:05.1 | 2 |
| 32.1L | $2.10 |
| 1/11 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 2/2 | 22/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $41.00 |
| 10/11 | 07/02/2026 | 42 | NR 50 or better | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 37.4L | $71.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track beaten 20 m by Good Tobe Locksley (2:42.40) on June 13 at $51. Before that 7th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track was 5th-8.85 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Maxnjax (2:02.50) on May 30 at $12. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
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 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 20.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $61.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $41.00 |
| 8/12 | 09/05/2026 | 4 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $61.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/05/2026 | 4 | NR 65 or better | $10,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/4 | 08/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Mark Phillips | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 12/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | R S Shepherd | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |