Melton Race 1 - Aldebaran Park Trot
VYTIS (9) progressed off a fresh placing to lead and win by 5.7m at this circuit and distance last time out. Draws on the back line this time but should be approaching peak fitness so with even luck he can keep the ball rolling. HOPPY NZ (7) has been good from back row draws in both outings here since a spell, placing fresh before registering a 6.5m win last week. Has to contend with a very wide draw but has won two of three third-up attempts so is a big chance to deliver again. WITH APLOMB (1) is flying at present with three successive wins to her name, most recently scoring by 2m after working here two weeks ago. Tackles a stronger field but gets the ace draw. MUSKEE (11) is worth including after placing from this row behind VYTIS last start and recording back-to-back wins here in May.

Driver: John Caldow
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Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by 2 m as favourite (Fr6) at this track (2:46.70) beating Nakedtruth in on June 20 at $3.70 at the bell was leading 4.7. Two runs back won by a nose as favourite (Fr4) at Geelong (2:36.20) beating Leanne Leeann in on June 5 at $1.70 at the bell was leading 4.03. Gets the ace draw and winning form is hard to knock.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 20/06/2026 | 15 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | John Caldow | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $3.70 |
| 1/9 | 05/06/2026 | 5 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 31/05/2026 | 11 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $2.50 |
| 4/12 | 20/05/2026 | 21 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Steve Cleave | 2:02.0 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $13.00 |
| 11/12 | 29/04/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 111.7L | $4.60 |
| 1/11 | 20/04/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $3.30 |
| 1/5 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 14.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 7th-15.99 beaten 13 m by Stockman Peter (2:46.70) on May 16 at $13. Two runs back won by 2.75 m (Fr4) at this track (2:46.40) beating Im Above The Law in on May 2 at $10. Not keen this time.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | NR 72 to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | NMW | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/03/2026 | 10 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/03/2026 | 18 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.3 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 03/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | M E Campbell | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ross Payne
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Comments
First up. At the last run he 7th (Fr5) over 1690m after being wide early at Kilmore was 2nd-2.7m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 10 m by Quirky Character (2:04.40) on February 7 at $21. Drawn to advantage so keep safe fresh.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 07/02/2026 | 8 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $21.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/01/2026 | 13 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.8 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | NR 63 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | Taylor Youl | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $3.60 |
| 1/10 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/5 | 12/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 2nd (Fr4) over 1720m at this track was 6th-14.7 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Hoppy (2:05.20) on June 27 at $61. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track beaten 30 m by Vytis (2:45.90) on June 20 at $21. Not as keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NR 69 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $61.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR 68 to 80 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 30.1L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $51.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/06/2026 | 6 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
| 8/11 | 31/05/2026 | 8 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 23.7L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 05/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D Douglas | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas O'Connor
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Comments
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 2 m (Sr2) at this track (2:04.90) beating Gee Cee Calder in on December 6 at $12. One of the exotic chances.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Nicholas O'connor | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 11/01/2026 | 8 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hamilton | 2660m | Fast | N A O'connor | 2:00.6 | 0 |
| 1.2L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | N A O'connor | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 32.8L | $31.00 |
| 5/12 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | NR 69 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | N A O'connor | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $23.00 |
| 5/12 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | N A O'connor | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/12 | 06/12/2025 | 133 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | N A O'connor | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | N A O'connor | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/11 | 26/07/2025 | 7 | NR 72 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | N A O'connor | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 24.8L | $81.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr5) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track beaten 18 m by Crackerjack (2:03.20) on June 13 at $12. Before that, 8th (Fr2) over 2300m at Menangle, at the bell was 2nd-3.74 beaten 17 m by Speedy Lover (2:46.10) on June 6 at $16. Capable of better.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 18.7L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/06/2026 | 35 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Leigh Sutton | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 17.4L | $16.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 1/12 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/11 | 28/03/2026 | 57 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/2 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | L Sutton | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Craven
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Comments
Last start posted a big 6 m win as favourite (Sr1) held up early, at this track (2:05.20) beating Mitchell Wrap in on June 27 at $2 at the bell was 4th-9.34. Draws wider but should be fitter so is a leading player again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | NR 69 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/06/2026 | 245 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $51.00 |
| 1/4 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/11 | 04/10/2025 | 12 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 44.6L | $16.00 |
| 2/9 | 22/09/2025 | 51 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 2:03.3 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/9 | 02/08/2025 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 2:00.6 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 23/07/2025 | 18 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 2:00.4 | 0 |
| 2.9L | $2.50 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, beaten 19 m by Crackerjack (2:03.20) on June 13 at $6. At his previous start 8th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 30 m by I Am Wilma (2:41.30) on June 6 at $81. Could find his best.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $6.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 27.5L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 22.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 28.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.7 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.2 | 7 |
| 23.7L | $4.40 |
| 3/5 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Emmett Brosnan
Stats
Comments
In good form. Last start won by 5.5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (2:45.90) beating Little Yankee in on June 20 at $1.55 at the bell was leading 3.65. With even luck from the back row he could be hard to beat again.
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 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR 68 to 80 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Emmett Brosnan | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $1.55 |
| 3/10 | 13/06/2026 | 140 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $2.60 |
| 3/3 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/01/2026 | 35 | NR 63 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | Emmett Brosnan | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.35 |
| 3/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 03/12/2025 | 5 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $12.00 |

Driver: David Barbetti
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 2240m at this track beaten 35 m by Keayang Stuka (2:44.20) on June 20 at $126. Before that 9th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track beaten 18 m by Lovemeto (2:03.50) on June 13 at $151. Must lift.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | David Barbetti | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 35.8L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 18.7L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 59.6L | $9.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $81.00 |
| 1/4 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Crackerjack at this track over 1720m on June 13 at $4.80. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Vytis at this track over 2240m on June 20 at $6.50. Among the players.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR 68 to 80 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Ewa Justice | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 15.7L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 8/10 | 02/05/2026 | 10 | NMW | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 34.4L | $2.70 |
| 1/10 | 22/04/2026 | 151 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $2.60 |
| 1/4 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |