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Melton Race 7 - Breeders Crown 3yo Noms Now Open Pace

FAIRPLAY (9) is first up for 13 months but is two from two when fresh and two recent trial wins suggest he is back in fine order. Draws on the back row but hails from a top yard and will be ready to go so can keep the perfect first-up record intact. THE STEEL DRAGON (1) has been competitive from wider barriers in both outings since he came from the back row to score at Bendigo. Has the race fitness edge on the top pick and should get every chance from the ace draw. HITCH TO HIS STAR (7) came from this barrier to win last start at Wagga, his second success from his last three outings. Kept up to the mark with a trial win since. Go well again. MIGHTY JOLT (3) has come from the back row in both outings since a spell so will enjoy this better draw and has won when third-up before.

Race Time:10:11 AM

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:OCAST

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1720m

The Steel Dragon (1)7405125135

Trainer: Ashleigh Herbertson (Lexton)12 mths 30: 7-4-4

Driver: Jack Laugher

5 yo B G

Sire: FEAR THE DRAGON (USA)

Dam: MISS TRICKIN LOMBO (AUS)

Stats

Career30: 7-4-4

LTS$41,880.00

BMR1:55.60

TS16: 2-2-0

Win %23.33%

Place %50.00%

Comments

Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 2240m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 9th-18.33 beaten 4 m by Major Blitz (2:41.30) on June 20 at $12. Before that, a solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr7) over 2200m at Ballarat, beaten 20 m by Major Blitz (2:35.80) on June 11 at $3.70. The ace draw should see him in the finish.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/12	20/06/2026	9	No NR	$20,000.00	Melton	2240m	W	James Herbertson	1:55.9	5	1. Major Blitz 2. Highlandhartbreaka 3. Royal Appointment	4.2L	$12.00
3/9	11/06/2026	8	0W/15 0K stake	$7,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:54.0	7	1. Major Blitz 2. Keayang Payton 3. The Steel Dragon	20.8L	$3.70
1/9	03/06/2026	11	0W/15 0K stake	$7,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:56.1	2	1. The Steel Dragon 2. Sportsbou 3. Gunforhire	0.2L	$2.70
5/11	23/05/2026	14	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:56.4	3	1. Kartiare 2. All Blazing Guns 3. Heatseeker	8.8L	$9.50
2/12	09/05/2026	7	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:56.9	2	1. Ideal Bandit 2. The Steel Dragon 3. Dance Affair	5.0L	$6.00
1/7	02/05/2026	7	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:56.1	5	1. The Steel Dragon 2. Jaccka Connor NZ 3. Scherger That	1.5L	$17.00
1/4	28/07/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		James Herbertson		0	1. The Steel Dragon 2. Ranger Rick NZ 3. Our Ultimate Wilma	21L	$0.00
2/9	04/08/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		J Herbertson		0	1. Hellovatime 2. The Steel Dragon 3. John Vincent	1L	$0.00

Pistol Pearce (2)4272149731

Trainer: Andy Gath (Long Forest)12 mths 25: 4-3-1

Driver: Jodi Quinlan

4 yo BR G

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: RAINBOW SUE (AUS)

Stats

Career25: 4-3-1

LTS$21,185.00

BMR1:54.19

TS9: 1-1-0

Win %16.00%

Place %32.00%

Comments

Last start won by a neck after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Geelong (1:54.50) beating Bella Louise in on June 19 at $2.70 at the bell was leading 3.23. Could be competitive again.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/12	19/06/2026	5	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:54.5	3	1. Pistol Pearce 2. Bella Louise 3. Fiction File	0.3L	$2.70
3/9	14/06/2026	15	NR 53 to 58	$7,000.00	Cranbourne	1609m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:53.9	3	1. Maas Betting Again 2. Im Wesley 3. Pistol Pearce	4.5L	$7.50
7/10	30/05/2026	7	0W/15 0K stake	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jodi Quinlan	1:55.8	3	1. King Saint 2. Insider Trading 3. Im Wesley	11.9L	$15.00
9/10	23/05/2026	38	0W/15 0K stake	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jodi Quinlan	1:56.1	6	1. Gunforhire 2. Highlandhartbreaka 3. Keayang Payton	19.6L	$71.00
4/9	15/04/2026	17	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:55.6	3	1. Percession 2. Katunga Express 3. Michen Roy	4.7L	$3.00
1/8	29/03/2026	9	NR 53 to 58	$7,000.00	Cranbourne	2080m	Neutral	Jodi Quinlan	1:59.0	2	1. Pistol Pearce 2. Mikispur 3. Ruby Wingate	0.2L	$4.80
6/9	28/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	T Taugge		0	1. Ultimate Joy 2. Our Angels Envy 3. Ollies Medal	9.3L	$0.00
4/6	01/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Kate Gath		0	1. Hykeepmeposted 2. Iloveacalendergirl 3. Sheez Slashing	82.1L	$0.00

Mighty Jolt (3)3602102x64

Trainer: D F Braun (Melton West)12 mths 75: 11-11-14

Driver: Jordan Leedham

7 yo BR G

Sire: VILLAGE JOLT (CAN)

Dam: COLOSSAL GIRL (AUS)

Stats

Career75: 11-11-14

LTS$104,180.00

BMR1:53.60

TS2: 0-1-0

Win %14.67%

Place %48.00%

Comments

Last start 4th (Sr4) over 2240m at this track beaten 35 m by Apollostorm (2:40.70) on June 27 at $19. Before that, 6th (Sr2) over 2200m at Ballarat, at the bell was 8th-11.95 beaten 11 m by Dance Affair (2:40.10) on June 11 at $2.15. Strips fitter and from an inside draw may progress further.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/11	27/06/2026	16	NR 60 to 71	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:55.4	4	1. Apollostorm 2. Le Cardinal 3. Keayang Payton	33.1L	$19.00
6/9	11/06/2026	75	0W/15 0K stake	$7,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:57.1	2	1. Dance Affair 2. Keayang Sweetheart 3. Ranger Rick NZ	11.3L	$2.15
1/5	25/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		Riley Pace		0	1. Mighty Jolt 2. Admiralofthefleet 3. Wotdidusaaay	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	1. Tara Victory NZ 2. Mighty Jolt 3. Royal Appointment	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	1. Fleetwood Rock 2. Photo First 3. Pardoe Plugga	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	1. Mighty Jolt 2. Imperial Laz NZ 3. Sapphire Gambler	0.1L	$3.80
2/2	22/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Cranbourne	2080m		Jordan Leedham		0	1. Perun NZ 2. Mighty Jolt	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	1. Udderly Sweet 2. Mighty Jolt 3. Smarter Than You	4.1L	$41.00

All Blazing Guns (4)x049x12605

Trainer: Matthew Craven (Ecklin South)12 mths 26: 5-5-0

Driver: Matthew Craven

5 yo B G

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: PACIFIC PLAYGIRL (NZ)

Stats

Career26: 5-5-0

LTS$32,070.00

BMR1:53.50

TS10: 1-3-0

Win %19.23%

Place %38.46%

Comments

Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1700m at Horsham, at the bell was 9th-12.8 beaten 11 m by The Naked Art (2:04.00) on June 22 at $4.80. At his previous start 11th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 6th-11.26 beaten 17 m by Hoorah Philtra (2:00.60) on June 6 at $9. First four hope.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/10	22/06/2026	16	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Horsham	1700m	Neutral	Matthew Craven	1:57.4	1	1. The Naked Art 2. Ranger Rick NZ 3. Our Ultimate Gracy NZ	11.6L	$4.80
11/11	06/06/2026	7	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Matthew Craven	1:52.9	2	1. Hoorah Philtra 2. Ozzie Corka 3. Seaside Boy	17.9L	$9.00
6/8	30/05/2026	7	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Matthew Craven	1:55.4	3	1. Medina 2. Ozzie Corka 3. Ranger Rick NZ	6.1L	$9.00
2/11	23/05/2026	14	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Matthew Craven	1:56.4	7	1. Kartiare 2. All Blazing Guns 3. Heatseeker	0.2L	$71.00
1/10	09/05/2026	138	NR 58 to 66	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Matthew Craven	1:56.7	4	1. All Blazing Guns 2. Star To Fall 3. Fire Marshall	1.7L	$101.00
9/9	22/12/2025	15	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Terang	1680m	Neutral	Amy Day	1:55.3	5	1. Shadow Celt 2. Gunforhire 3. The Steel Dragon	17.4L	$7.50
4/5	25/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Terang	2180m		Matthew Craven		0	1. Dhaulagiri NZ 2. Sweetpassion 3. Luva Scrap	8L	$0.00
3/3	11/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Terang	2180m		Matthew Craven		0	1. Sweetpassion 2. Ultimate Joy 3. All Blazing Guns	0L	$0.00

King Saint (5)0373211293

Trainer: John Tormey (Junortoun)12 mths 42: 6-7-8

Driver: Ellen Tormey

4 yo B G

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: SAINT THEORY (AUS)

Stats

Career42: 6-7-8

LTS$39,416.00

BMR1:55.80

TS6: 1-1-0

Win %14.29%

Place %50.00%

Comments

Last start 3rd (Fr7) over 2190m after racing wide at Shepparton, at the bell was 2nd-0.96 beaten 2.75 m by Oh Sweet Creature (2:39.90) on June 30 at $34. Two runs back was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 1650m after being wide early at Bendigo was 9th-16.72 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Okanui Beach (1:56.50) on June 17 at $26. Prefer others on this occasion.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/10	30/06/2026	13	NR up to 59	$7,000.00	Shepparton	2190m	W	Abby Sanderson	1:57.5	7	1. Oh Sweet Creature 2. Longtan Viper 3. King Saint	2.7L	$34.00
9/11	17/06/2026	7	NR 55 to 64	$7,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:53.6	7	1. Okanui Beach 2. Telern Lofty 3. Quatro Moth	9.3L	$26.00
2/9	10/06/2026	11	NR up to 75	$8,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:54.4	2	1. To The Nines 2. King Saint 3. In An Ideal World	3.3L	$14.00
1/10	30/05/2026	9	0W/15 0K stake	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:55.8	4	1. King Saint 2. Insider Trading 3. Im Wesley	0.2L	$3.10
1/12	21/05/2026	9	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:56.8	3	1. King Saint 2. Soho Hudson 3. The Golden Hook	1.8L	$2.20
2/7	12/05/2026	11	NR 52 to 56	$7,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:55.3	3	1. Ya Bottom Dollar 2. King Saint 3. Little Wonder	0.3L	$8.00
1/9	13/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		G F Douglas		0	1. King Saint 2. Flojos Best 3. Bet Sheza Lady	4L	$0.00
3/6	20/01/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Jack Laugher		0	1. Owen The Saints 2. Luvn Osman 3. King Saint	4L	$0.00

Hitch To His Star (6)1117x32171

Trainer: Craig Turnbull (Tatura)12 mths 15: 6-3-1

Driver: Abbey Turnbull

4 yo B G

Sire: FOLLOW THE STARS (AUS)

Dam: MODERN HITCH (AUS)

Stats

Career15: 6-3-1

LTS$32,556.00

BMR1:53.30

TS1: 0-0-0

Win %40.00%

Place %66.67%

Comments

Last start was well back before the turn; won by a head when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at Riverina Paceway (2:02.50) beating Miki Loch in on June 12 at $5.50 at the bell was 8th-12.1. Chance to make it two in a row.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/4	25/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		C A Turnbull		0	1. Hitch To His Star 2. Intrusion 3. Night Sky	0L	$0.00
1/9	12/06/2026	10	NR up to 65	$9,790.00	Wagga	1740m	Fast	Liam Older	1:53.3	7	1. Hitch To His Star 2. Miki Loch 3. Our Rocky	0.2L	$5.50
7/7	02/06/2026	14	NR 57 to 67	$7,000.00	Shepparton	2190m	W	Abbey Turnbull	2:00.4	1	1. Herakles 2. Sharp Interest 3. Interpretation	6.1L	$1.95
1/9	19/05/2026	7	NR 57 to 67	$7,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	Abbey Turnbull	1:54.3	3	1. Hitch To His Star 2. Sea Fury NZ 3. Yapper	4.5L	$4.80
2/8	12/05/2026	9	NR 56 to 66	$7,000.00	Shepparton	2190m	Neutral	Liam Older	1:57.8	7	1. Blackjack Whacko 2. Hitch To His Star 3. Michen Roy	0.2L	$5.50
3/10	03/05/2026	177	NR 56 to 64	$6,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Soft	Ellen Tormey	1:54.9	4	1. Ideal Bandit 2. Wild Card NZ 3. Hitch To His Star	11.1L	$9.50
1/5	23/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		Ryan Sanderson		0	1. Hitch To His Star 2. Im All Business 3. Fourth Response	0.2L	$0.00
7/10	07/11/2025	14	No NR	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Fast	Jack Laugher	1:55.6	1	1. Sao Paulo Simba 2. Coastal Drive 3. New Shuffle	24.4L	$51.00

Evileye (1)1505641010

Trainer: David Miles (Monegeetta)12 mths 46: 7-4-5

Driver: Liam Older

4 yo B M

Sire: ULTIMATE MACHETE (NZ)

Dam: SAVIOUR CLARE (AUS)

Stats

Career46: 7-4-5

LTS$39,258.00

BMR1:55.42

TS12: 2-0-0

Win %15.22%

Place %34.78%

Comments

Last start was well back in the run when 11th (Fr3) over 1720m at this track was 8th-11.83 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Keayang Sweetheart (2:02.10) on June 27 at $41. Two runs back tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 m when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at Shepparton (2:01.80) beating Flip A Coin in on June 16 at $7 at the bell was 3rd-3.88. Not keen on her 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
11/11	27/06/2026	11	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	1:54.2	3	1. Keayang Sweetheart 2. Starzzz Destiny 3. Lilly Lotus	16.2L	$41.00
1/7	16/06/2026	8	NR 54 to 58	$7,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	David Miles	1:56.0	5	1. Evileye 2. Flip A Coin 3. Direct Command NZ	1.7L	$7.00
1/10	08/06/2026	10	NR up to 55	$6,000.00	Warragul	1790m	Neutral	David Miles	2:00.1	3	1. Evileye 2. Allgood Vinnie 3. Roblen Ranger	0.1L	$4.40
4/8	29/05/2026	7	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	David Miles	1:58.0	1	1. Soho Hudson 2. Breathe Easy 3. Ninedolla Toastie	5.1L	$6.50
6/10	22/05/2026	10	NR 51 to 55	$6,000.00	Geelong	2100m	Neutral	David Miles	1:58.9	7	1. Muselet 2. Colosimo 3. Hellovastory	5.4L	$9.00
2/10	24/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	Jordan Leedham		0	1. Donmaro NZ 2. Evileye 3. Rockaway Beach	29.5L	$0.00
1/5	02/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		David Miles		0	1. Evileye 2. Binalong Night 3. Best By A Mile	28L	$0.00

Fairplay (2)922351058x

Trainer: Emma Stewart (Cardigan)12 mths 11: 3-2-1

Driver: Mark Pitt

4 yo B H

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: ILLUSTRATOR

Stats

Career11: 3-2-1

LTS$22,510.00

BMR1:55.60

TS6: 1-1-0

Win %27.27%

Place %54.55%

Comments

Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 5 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (2:41.30) beating Crocodile Socks in 2yo CG on November 8 2024 at $2.20. Has won two trials in readiness for the return and can maintain a perfect fresh record.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/3	23/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Ballarat	2200m		Tahlia Taugge		0	1. Fairplay 2. Amphijet 3. Carramar Titmus	30L	$0.00
1/7	09/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	James Herbertson		0	1. Fairplay 2. Pre Eminant 3. Rocky Pacific NZ	0.1L	$0.00
8/8	31/05/2025	8	NR 57 to 67	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Mark Pitt	1:54.9	1	1. Seathestars 2. My Ultimate Barney 3. Clear Left NZ	14.3L	$11.00
5/10	23/05/2025	30	NR 55 to 64	$7,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Mark Pitt	1:55.1	4	1. Our Saydie Kay 2. Ata Rangi 3. Soho Darknstormy	9.8L	$3.50
0/8	23/04/2025	27	NR 55 to 64	$7,000.00	Charlton	1609m	Neutral	Mark Pitt	1:55.2	1	1. Surfe La Mer 2. Victory George 3. Didafull Oneeighty	99.0L	$2.60
1/7	27/03/2025	61	0-2 WINS	$6,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	Allan Mcdonough	1:55.6	2	1. Fairplay 2. Telern Lofty 3. Apache Plume	1.5L	$1.15
5/8	25/01/2025	7	No NR	$30,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Mark Pitt	1:50.9	1	1. Always Hot 2. Forty Love 3. Soho The Real Deal	24.2L	$34.00
3/8	18/01/2025	7	No NR	$15,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Mark Pitt	1:54.1	7	1. Galaxy Lass 2. Soho The Real Deal 3. Fairplay	1.5L	$3.80