Melton Race 4 - Need For Speed Noms Now Open Trot
ALDEBARAN ABEL (3) continued his good form when he came from a wider barrier and finished fourth last week at this venue. Had recorded two wins and a placing in his other three starts this time in. Should get his chance from this more favourable draw. FARROKH (6) made a solid return when he came from he back row to place at this venue. Strikes at 50 per cent at this shorter distance and has won when second-up before so can progress. RARITY ROCK (1) led from wider when scoring first-up by 1.4 metres at Cranbourne. Has the gate speed to take advantage of the ace draw so can gave a sight. THE SKY IS THE LIMIT (2) draws lower than in her last two attempts and had recorded a series of top-two results prior. PROHIBITED GRACE (4) could be close to another win after missing by a neck here last week.

Driver: Nick Beale
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.4 m after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Cranbourne (2:37.70) beating Paris Kay in on June 14 at $3.50 at the bell was leading 2.8. Gets the ace draw and could go on with it.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 14/06/2026 | 94 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 2:02.0 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 12/03/2026 | 12 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | P I Ellery | 2:01.9 | 4 |
| 24.4L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | P I Ellery | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $5.00 |
| 6/11 | 21/02/2026 | 13 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $2.70 |
| 4/12 | 30/01/2026 | 22 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:59.4 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 03/07/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | P I Ellery | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 26/06/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | P I Ellery | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 2240m at this track beaten 17 m by Artigas (2:47.60) on June 20 at $61. At the run before was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 8th-18.83 beaten 8 m by Wallis (2:05.10) on June 6 at $19. Draws for a better result.
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 | 14 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | John Caldow | 2:00.4 | 7 |
| 17.5L | $61.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/06/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $19.00 |
| 2/11 | 27/05/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | W | John Caldow | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 30/04/2026 | 14 | NR 54 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $18.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/04/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.9 | 7 |
| 15.9L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | John Caldow | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 7 m by Artigas (2:47.60) on June 20 at $2.90. Two runs back came from midfield and won by 10 m when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at Bendigo (2:) beating Keayang Tweetybird in on June 10 at $4.80 at the bell was 5th-8.39. Strong contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 20/06/2026 | 10 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | James Herbertson | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 7.4L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 10/06/2026 | 10 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $4.80 |
| 3/11 | 31/05/2026 | 10 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/05/2026 | 159 | NR 52 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/3 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 63.0L | $81.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/12/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Whittle
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, beaten a neck by Artigas (2:47.60) on June 20 at $15. Decent effort last start. Has claims.
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 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Matthew Whittle | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 23.1L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 6/10 | 09/05/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/05/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 62 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:59.6 | 7 |
| 1.2L | $3.80 |
| 2/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | G R Whittle | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Matthew Whittle | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (50m Fr1) over 2195m at Ararat, beaten 40 m by Boutika (2:56.60) on April 27 at $6.50. Two runs back 10th (Sr3) over 2240m at this track, beaten 45 m by Mitchell Wrap (2:48.60) on March 15 2025 at $41. Improver.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 27/04/2026 | 408 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Daryl Crone | 2:08.3 | 0 |
| 39.6L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Darryl Crone | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/11 | 15/03/2025 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 45.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Birchip | 2550m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:08.7 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 02/03/2025 | 15 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Boort | 2612m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:06.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 15/02/2025 | 48 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Grant Campbell | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $41.00 |
| 10/12 | 29/12/2024 | 15 | NR 46 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:04.3 | 0 |
| 51.0L | $23.00 |

Driver: Chris Lang
Stats
Comments
Having his second run back from a spell. Game effort when 3rd (Sr3) over 2240m at this track beaten 14 m by Artigas (2:46.10) on June 13 at $12. Fitter so 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 13/06/2026 | 77 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 14.7L | $12.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Lang | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Lang | 0 |
| 25.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 28/03/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $16.00 |
| 1/12 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 11/03/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 22.0L | $81.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/02/2026 | 17 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 9/11 | 11/02/2026 | 12 | NR 57 to 66 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 94.0L | $31.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Resumes. His previous first-up run was successful when he won by 3 m as favourite (Fr6) at Albion Park (2:41.00) beating Aldebaranstilinski in on January 24 2025 at $2.25. Has been in work for a little while but after a lengthy break may need the run.
Last Starts 81 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | S R Loftus | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | S R Loftus | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 04/02/2025 | 11 | NR up to 80 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 24/01/2025 | 87 | NR up to 60 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $2.25 |
| 4/9 | 29/10/2024 | 14 | No NR | $9,240.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 2:01.6 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/9 | 15/10/2024 | 28 | No NR | $9,240.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 2:02.1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 17/09/2024 | 7 | No NR | $9,240.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | S R Graham | 2:02.3 | 0 |
| 2.2L | $2.60 |
| 2/12 | 10/09/2024 | 7 | No NR | $9,240.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | S R Graham | 2:02.5 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $1.75 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 8th (Sr6) over 2240m at this track beaten 75 m by With Aplomb (2:46.70) on June 20 at $13. Showed ability the race before when he won by 8 m (Sr2) at Bendigo (2:38.70) beating Bullapark Beno in on June 3 at $7. Can bounce back.
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 | 17 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Jack Laugher | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 77.1L | $13.00 |
| 1/12 | 03/06/2026 | 11 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $7.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/05/2026 | 3 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 25.5L | $4.60 |
| 1/12 | 20/05/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.0 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.40 |
| 4/8 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | NR 54 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.25 |
| 7/7 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 7th-8.42 beaten 18 m by Mitchell Wrap (2:47.50) on June 6 at $21. Before that 9th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track beaten 40 m by Iron Women (2:05.10) on May 9 at $15. Will need some luck to figure.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 2:00.4 | 7 |
| 18.2L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/05/2026 | 157 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 39.2L | $15.00 |
| 5/5 | 30/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Kylie Sugars | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Kylie Sugars | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 03/12/2025 | 5 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 21.1L | $15.00 |
| 3/12 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Kylie Sugars | 2:01.3 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $4.40 |
| 9/10 | 14/11/2025 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 54.0L | $3.20 |
| 7/12 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 2:00.9 | 6 |
| 22.2L | $51.00 |