Melton Race 6 - Irt Vicbred Voucher Pace
Progressive pacer APOLLOSTORM (2) has led to win his two starts here off a lengthy spell, cruising home by a big space fresh then working forward from wider last week and proving too strong. Has the speed to take advantage of a low draw so can land the hat trick. KARTIARE (9) continues to a run of second row draws but has been racing well from there including a fresh win three back and a narrow defeat from this barrier last time. Should be at his peak now. Go well again. HOORAH PHILTRA (8) draws for a trail and his form is hard to knock having recorded two wins and a nose second from his last three outings at this circuit and distance. ODIN (7) draws wide again but continued his consistent form when fourth from this barrier last time so include.

Driver: Daryl Douglas
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Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 9th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track was 10th-12.54 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Keayang Sweetheart (2:02.10) on June 27 at $31. At his previous start 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. Include from the ace draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $31.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Mark Pitt
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Comments
Four-year-old entire racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track both over 2240m. Last start won by 1.4 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (2:40.70) beating Le Cardinal in on June 27 at $1.25 at the bell was leading 2.79. Can land the hat trick.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $1.25 |
| 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 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Sr3) over 1700m at Horsham, at the bell was 8th-10.1 beaten 17 m by The Naked Art (2:04.00) on June 22 at $7. Before that 7th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track was 4th-8.69 at the bell, beaten 15 m by I Am The Storm (2:00.70) on June 6 at $41. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 22/06/2026 | 16 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $7.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/06/2026 | 12 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/05/2026 | 51 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $9.00 |
| 9/11 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 17.4L | $4.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | NR 62 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/03/2026 | 68 | NR up to 80 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Dunn | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Comments
Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following April 25 run. Just managed to hang on and win won by a head when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at Horsham (2:04.00) beating Ranger Rick in on June 22 at $7 at the bell was 2nd-0.4. This race will be harder than that win. Prefer to watch at this level.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 22/06/2026 | 58 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 6/11 | 25/04/2026 | 15 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 20.4L | $41.00 |
| 10/12 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 38.3L | $151.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/04/2026 | 12 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 18.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/03/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 62 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/03/2026 | 20 | NR 57 to 66 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $2.50 |
| 6/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | N A O'connor | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 23/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Mccallum | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
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Comments
Well beaten last start by Apollostorm, who he meets again; when 35 metres fifth at this track over 2240m in a race on June 27. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 33.1L | $81.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
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Comments
Didn't do much last time out, broke in score up and was out of position at the start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr4) over 2240m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 9th-12.45 beaten 14 m by Good Tobe Locksley (2:41.90) on June 27 at $21. Before that 6th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track beaten 21 m by The Art Of Success (2:01.40) on June 20 at $81. This will test.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 14.9L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 20/06/2026 | 35 | NR 78 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Leigh Sutton | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 21.2L | $81.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |
| 9/12 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 12.7L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $21.00 |
| 4/11 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $23.00 |
| 1/2 | 16/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
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Comments
Easy win three starts back at this track over 2240m on May 29. Last time out surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr7) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-4.81 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Dynamitedan (2:42.90) on June 20 at $34. Go well again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Jason Lee | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/06/2026 | 8 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 29/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 17.7L | $1.75 |
| 3/10 | 23/05/2026 | 8 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 1.2L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | NMWL6M | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/05/2026 | 27 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | A J Tindale | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | A J Tindale | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
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Comments
Last start won by a neck when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (2:00.60) beating Ozzie Corka in on June 6 at $4.20 at the bell was leading 1. Can continue the good form.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/12 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 1/6 | 02/05/2026 | 56 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $1.95 |
| 1/5 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 07/03/2026 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $18.00 |
| 3/3 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | M F Blackmore | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 01/03/2026 | 8 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Boort | 2612m | W | Jack Laugher | 2:02.9 | 3 |
| 405.2L | $4.20 |
| 2/12 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $8.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind I Am The Storm at this track over 1720m on June 6 at $15. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Big Sledge Hammer at this track over 2240m on June 20 at $1.90. Going well and could challenge.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Chris Alford | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |
| 5/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $15.00 |
| 1/11 | 23/05/2026 | 168 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 06/12/2025 | 95 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/09/2025 | 349 | NR 63 to 70 | $9,360.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Aiden De Campo | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 16.6L | $3.80 |
| 5/11 | 18/09/2024 | 40 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $2.50 |