Melton Race 8 - Australian Pacing Gold 2yo Colts & Geldings Final
CARDIGAN SNIPER (1) is a promising colt who took full advantage of this same barrier when he led and kept going to beat all of these rivals for a 4.3m win in the heat of this series at Kilmore. That was his second success from just three starts. He'll be very hard to catch again. There was plenty of merit in the debut effort of CLAYTON (5) when he came from a similar draw and raced outside CARDIGAN SNIPER before boxing on for second. Draws much wider than that rival again so it won't be easy to turn the tables but he does look to have some upside. SEABREEZE LAD (4) chased along the sprint lane for third in the heat, continuing his good form from SA where he came from the back row for a Globe Derby win two back. Trifecta hope along with BUILDTHEMANASTATUE (2) who draws well and will be fitter second up.

Driver: Mark Pitt
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Last start won by 4.5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Kilmore (2:06.50) beating Clayton in 2yo CG on June 18 at $1.10 at the bell was leading 2.81. Promising colt who will be very hard to stop from the ace draw.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Mark Pitt | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $1.10 |
| 4/8 | 11/06/2026 | 36 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 9.2L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/05/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $1.10 |
| 1/4 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
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Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 3rd-2.94 beaten 11 m by Cardigan Sniper (2:06.50) in 2yo CG on June 18 at $26. Two runs back 3rd (Fr5) over 1800m after showing early pace at Globe Derby Park, beaten 30 m by Spirit Of Kezza (2:15.40) in 2yo on April 11 at $9.50. Maybe a place.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 18/06/2026 | 68 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Lochie Cook | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $26.00 |
| 3/5 | 11/04/2026 | 19 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 31.4L | $9.50 |
| 1/4 | 23/03/2026 | - | No NR | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $11.00 |
| 2/5 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Good | Andrew Clarke | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Two-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr4) over 1690m at Kilmore, beaten 30 m by Cardigan Sniper (2:06.50) in 2yo CG on June 18 at $17. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 18/06/2026 | - | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Chris Alford | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 30.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/4 | 23/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
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Last start good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 1690m at Kilmore was 5th-8.02 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Cardigan Sniper (2:06.50) in 2yo CG on June 18 at $21. Two runs back won by a head as favourite (Sr2) at Globe Derby Park (2:17.60) beating The Major Danger in on June 1 at $1.65. Racing very well. Trifecta hope.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 18/06/2026 | 17 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Jason Lee | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/06/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | W | Joshua Holberton | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.65 |
| 2/8 | 16/05/2026 | 5 | No NR | $11,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Joshua Holberton | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/05/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Joshua Holberton | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 57.9L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Joshua Holberton | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $61.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Joshua Holberton | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/5 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Good | J L Holberton | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Good | J L Holberton | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
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Two-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 2nd-2.81 beaten 4.5 m by Cardigan Sniper (2:06.50) in 2yo CG on June 18 at $9.50. Better for the experience so can go well.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 18/06/2026 | - | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Nathan Jack | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 32.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Well beaten last start by Cardigan Sniper, a rival who he faces again; was restrained, when 15 metres fifth at Kilmore over 1690m in a 2yo CG race on June 18. Not here.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 18/06/2026 | 34 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Jack Laugher | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 15.4L | $23.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 15/05/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 25.3L | $10.00 |