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Melton Race 8 - Swift Signs Pace

THE LAST TRIP (1) has joined Emma Stewart since last seen in the Caduceus 3YO Classic in January. Has won both previous fresh attempts and was readied with a nice trial. The ace draw gives him every chance to kick off for the new yard with a win. MISS ARI (7) placed when resuming from a long spell two back before working to find the front and digging deep to get home by a neck here last time. May need a bit of luck negotiating a very wide starting position but should be fitter again so can go on with it. GUNFORHIRE (5) had no clear run last start so should have finished closer. Won over this distance the previous time he raced here so is worth another chance. IN AN IDEAL WORLD (3) was interfered with and broke last time. Placed at Bendigo prior and draws well so respect.

Race Time:10:40 AM

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:OCAST

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:2240m

The Last Trip (1)135x16x

Trainer: Emma Stewart (Cardigan)12 mths 5: 2-0-1

Driver: Taylor Ford

4 yo BR H

Sire: POSTER BOY (AUS)

Dam: FUSUSI (AUS)

Stats

Career5: 2-0-1

LTS$9,580.00

BMR1:57.60

TS3: 1-0-1

Win %40.00%

Place %60.00%

Comments

Returns after 17 months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into sixth after being driven well back, behind Always Hot at this track over 1720m in a 3yo on January 25 2025 at $71. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.1 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (2:05.70) beating Good Day in on January 16 2025 at $1.70. The ace draw could see him kick off for the new yard with a win.

Last Starts 17 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/7	16/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	T R Ford		0	1. Bettor Beach 2. The Last Trip 3. Lowrider	0.1L	$0.00
6/8	25/01/2025	9	No NR	$30,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:50.9	3	1. Always Hot 2. Forty Love 3. Soho The Real Deal	28.6L	$71.00
1/7	16/01/2025	141	NR 56 to 62	$7,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Greg Sugars	1:57.6	1	1. The Last Trip 2. Good Day 3. Khans Creed	1.1L	$1.70
1/6	30/12/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Jack Laugher		0	1. The Last Trip 2. Im All Business 3. Wicked One	8L	$0.00
5/9	28/08/2024	12	No NR	$10,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Greg Sugars	1:58.2	1	1. Captain Moore 2. Perfect Stranger NZ 3. Seathestars	9.2L	$4.20
3/7	16/08/2024	9	No NR	$7,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Greg Sugars	1:53.8	4	1. Seathestars 2. Storms Collide 3. The Last Trip	2.5L	$7.00
1/8	07/08/2024	-	MAIDEN	$7,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Greg Sugars	1:58.6	6	1. The Last Trip 2. Momentum Shift 3. Divine Tilly	2.8L	$1.18

Kiss Me Mini Nz (2)6315255051

Trainer: Adam Kelly (Melton)12 mths 16: 3-3-2

Driver: Jordan Leedham

4 yo B M

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: DELIGHTFUL DEAL (NZ)

Stats

Career16: 3-3-2

LTS$21,058.00

BMR1:53.20

TS5: 1-0-0

Win %18.75%

Place %50.00%

Comments

Last start came from midfield and won by a head when driven back in the field, (Fr3) held up early, held up early, at Ballarat (2:02.70) beating Leavemeout in on June 25 at $6.50 at the bell was 5th-6.97. Draws to advantage and could go well again.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	25/06/2026	12	NR 55 to 64	$7,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:55.5	3	1. Kiss Me Mini NZ 2. Leavemeout 3. Katunga Express	0.2L	$6.50
5/7	13/06/2026	28	NR up to 59	$8,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:55.7	7	1. Apollostorm 2. Good Day 3. Rocknroll Wish NZ	30.8L	$81.00
11/11	16/05/2026	7	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:53.2	5	1. Perun NZ 2. Lambro Mach 3. In An Ideal World	17.5L	$41.00
5/10	09/05/2026	15	0W/15 0K stake	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:56.6	3	1. Heatseeker 2. Where Is Woody 3. Highlandhartbreaka	9.4L	$6.00
5/9	24/04/2026	7	2-4 WINs	$7,000.00	Melton	1720m	Fast	Michael Bellman	1:56.0	3	1. Scherger That 2. Sumthin Else 3. Tappy	8.5L	$1.85
2/10	17/04/2026	19	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Geelong	2100m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:56.8	6	1. Seaside Boy 2. Kiss Me Mini NZ 3. Auckland Red	12.6L	$26.00
1/4	07/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Kate Gath		0	1. Kiss Me Mini NZ 2. Maxnjax 3. Gatesys Gem	9L	$0.00
2/10	26/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	B L Mcdonough		0	1. Ripstone Snorter 2. Kiss Me Mini NZ 3. Memphis Fury	2.2L	$0.00

In An Ideal World (3)4633433930

Trainer: John Justice (Toolern Vale)12 mths 39: 5-5-9

Driver: Ewa Justice

4 yo B H

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: LIFE INTHEFASTLANE (AUS)

Stats

Career39: 5-5-9

LTS$59,470.00

BMR1:53.20

TS23: 3-2-4

Win %12.82%

Place %48.72%

Comments

Last start was well beaten after copping interference breaking at this track on June 20. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1650m after racing wide at Bendigo, at the bell was 2nd-2.25 beaten 4.5 m by To The Nines (1:57.30) on June 10 at $3.90. Deserves another chance.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
10/11	20/06/2026	10	NR 58 to 66	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	W	Taylor Youl	1:52.9	6	1. Miss Ari 2. Most Exciting 3. Galaxy Lass	34.5L	$61.00
3/9	10/06/2026	18	NR up to 75	$8,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:54.4	5	1. To The Nines 2. King Saint 3. In An Ideal World	4.6L	$3.90
9/10	23/05/2026	7	NR 65 to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:56.4	6	1. Tooram Magic 2. Cee Cee Lou 3. Odin	12.5L	$4.40
3/11	16/05/2026	10	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:53.2	4	1. Perun NZ 2. Lambro Mach 3. In An Ideal World	4.5L	$15.00
3/6	06/05/2026	18	NR up to 80	$8,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:53.7	3	1. Tooram Magic 2. Medina 3. In An Ideal World	6.9L	$6.50
4/12	18/04/2026	8	NR 58 to 66	$10,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:55.3	4	1. Willows Girl 2. Im Downbythebeach NZ 3. Kia Ora Beauty	2.6L	$18.00
4/8	10/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Ewa Justice		0	1. Tara Victory NZ 2. Vincenzo 3. Always Be Blakey	21.1L	$0.00
1/8	29/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	Ewa Justice		0	1. In An Ideal World 2. Dougs Flame 3. Platinum Jive NZ	27.7L	$0.00

Sharp Interest (4)82x2161213

Trainer: Steven Duffy (Congupna)12 mths 27: 7-5-3

Driver: Leigh Sutton

4 yo B M

Sire: STAY HUNGRY (USA)

Dam: SHARK INTEREST (AUS)

Stats

Career27: 7-5-3

LTS$35,515.00

BMR1:55.30

TS1: 0-0-0

Win %25.93%

Place %55.56%

Comments

Last start was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr7) over 2190m at Shepparton, at the bell was 4th-8.35 beaten 8 m by With In Reason (2:40.00) on June 23 at $3.30. Two runs back came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 2.5 m when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at Riverina Paceway (2:04.70) beating Keayang Kauna in M on June 12 at $3.90 at the bell was 8th-13.2. Place best here.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/4	25/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		Nathan Jack		0	1. Captain Ravishing 2. Followtheace 3. Serg Blanco NZ	0L	$0.00
3/7	23/06/2026	11	NR 57 to 67	$7,000.00	Shepparton	2190m	Neutral	Nathan Jack	1:57.6	7	1. With In Reason 2. Dressed In Gold NZ 3. Sharp Interest	8.3L	$3.30
1/8	12/06/2026	10	NR up to 55	$9,790.00	Wagga	1740m	Fast	George Lee	1:55.3	7	1. Sharp Interest 2. Keayang Kauna 3. Vincheska	2.6L	$3.90
1/2	04/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Cobram	2170m		L Older		0	1. Sharp Interest 2. Majestic Sky	0L	$0.00
2/7	02/06/2026	7	NR 57 to 67	$7,000.00	Shepparton	2190m	W	Tasmyn Potter	2:00.4	1	1. Herakles 2. Sharp Interest 3. Interpretation	0.1L	$8.50
1/12	26/05/2026	14	NR 55 to 60	$6,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	Nathan Jack	1:56.0	2	1. Sharp Interest 2. Just As Well NZ 3. Nugget Rogers	0.1L	$8.50
6/8	12/05/2026	7	NR 56 to 66	$7,000.00	Shepparton	2190m	Neutral	Nathan Jack	1:57.8	1	1. Blackjack Whacko 2. Hitch To His Star 3. Michen Roy	10.8L	$14.00
1/11	05/05/2026	9	NR 47 to 53	$6,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	Nathan Jack	1:56.9	3	1. Sharp Interest 2. Master Miki 3. Longtan Viper	3.6L	$4.60

Gunforhire (5)6x52361346

Trainer: Rory Coverdale (Skibo)12 mths 48: 8-7-4

Driver: Rory Coverdale

5 yo BR G

Sire: BETTING LINE (USA)

Dam: LEFT FOR DEAD (AUS)

Stats

Career48: 8-7-4

LTS$57,688.00

BMR1:55.40

TS11: 1-3-0

Win %16.67%

Place %39.58%

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 5th-7.78 beaten 5.5 m by Major Blitz (2:41.30) on June 20 at $3.60. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 2200m at Ballarat, beaten 21 m by Major Blitz (2:35.80) on June 11 at $5. Held up last time and had been racing consistently prior.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/12	20/06/2026	9	No NR	$20,000.00	Melton	2240m	W	Ewa Justice	1:55.9	1	1. Major Blitz 2. Highlandhartbreaka 3. Royal Appointment	5.3L	$3.60
4/9	11/06/2026	8	0W/15 0K stake	$7,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Rory Coverdale	1:54.0	5	1. Major Blitz 2. Keayang Payton 3. The Steel Dragon	21.3L	$5.00
3/9	03/06/2026	11	0W/15 0K stake	$7,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Rory Coverdale	1:56.1	7	1. The Steel Dragon 2. Sportsbou 3. Gunforhire	4.5L	$12.00
1/10	23/05/2026	9	0W/15 0K stake	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:56.1	4	1. Gunforhire 2. Highlandhartbreaka 3. Keayang Payton	2.9L	$4.20
6/8	14/05/2026	9	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Rory Coverdale	1:55.6	5	1. Major Blitz 2. Montana Pride 3. Ranger Rick NZ	10.6L	$4.80
3/7	05/05/2026	11	NR 65 or better	$10,000.00	Terang	2180m	Neutral	Rory Coverdale	1:57.4	1	1. Keayang Wasabi 2. Luva Scrap 3. Gunforhire	8.1L	$16.00
2/5	22/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Terang	2180m		Rory Coverdale		0	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Gunforhire 3. Dougs Tribe	15L	$0.00
3/6	27/11/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Rickie Alchin		0	1. Bart Bentley 2. Michael Caine NZ 3. Gunforhire	10.5L	$0.00

Hugo Rocks (6)5305575x26

Trainer: Ashleigh Herbertson (Lexton)12 mths 177: 19-23-19

Driver: Ellen Tormey

10 yo BR G

Sire: PET ROCK (USA)

Dam: HANOVER CHANCE (NZ)

Stats

Career177: 19-23-19

LTS$203,030.00

BMR1:54.70

TS78: 5-11-4

Win %10.73%

Place %34.46%

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 6th-9.77 beaten 14 m by Dynamitedan (2:42.90) on June 20 at $34. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 2nd (Fr5) over 2240m at this track, beaten 8 m by Clymenus (2:39.10) on June 13 at $51. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/9	20/06/2026	7	NR 67 to 77	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	W	Jordan Leedham	1:57.0	1	1. Dynamitedan 2. Thestatesman 3. Clymenus NZ	14.7L	$34.00
2/11	13/06/2026	74	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:54.3	5	1. Clymenus NZ 2. Hugo Rocks 3. Thestatesman	8.5L	$51.00
4/4	02/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	James Herbertson		0	1. Justalittlesip NZ 2. Captain Pins NZ 3. Telemachus	48.5L	$0.00
5/10	31/03/2026	10	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Swan Hill	1750m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:54.4	2	1. Ideal Bandit 2. Our Art Work 3. Inside Leg	4.3L	$9.00
7/10	21/03/2026	7	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:54.9	3	1. Hittheroadjack NZ 2. Delightful Charm 3. Montana Pride	14.9L	$17.00
5/8	14/03/2026	8	NR up to 80	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:57.7	3	1. Son Of Mac NZ 2. Soho Darknstormy 3. Ten Da Touch NZ	6.2L	$15.00
5/10	06/03/2026	13	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:57.5	7	1. Spirit Of Anarchy NZ 2. Isolation 3. Bulletproof Kid	10.1L	$5.50
2/6	10/02/2019	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		Z Steenhuis		0	1. Foolish Pleasure 2. Hugo Rocks 3. Gilded	0L	$0.00

Miss Ari (7)149x110x31

Trainer: G J Quinlan, D J Quinlan (Drouin West)12 mths 9: 4-0-1

Driver: Chris Alford

4 yo B M

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: MISS DEVILLE (AUS)

Stats

Career9: 4-0-1

LTS$34,070.00

BMR1:52.89

TS4: 1-0-1

Win %44.44%

Place %55.56%

Comments

Last start won by a neck (Fr4) at this track (2:00.70) beating Most Exciting in on June 20 at $5.50 at the bell was 2nd-5.13. Draws wider but could strike again.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/11	20/06/2026	14	NR 58 to 66	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	W	Chris Alford	1:52.9	4	1. Miss Ari 2. Most Exciting 3. Galaxy Lass	0.3L	$5.50
3/8	06/06/2026	392	NR 58 to 66	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:57.1	6	1. Dynamitedan 2. Keayang Sweetheart 3. Miss Ari	9.6L	$3.40
5/7	26/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	Jodi Quinlan		0	1. Luvtobeuptome 2. Apollostorm 3. Midnight Moth	3.7L	$0.00
2/4	17/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Cranbourne	2080m		Chris Alford		0	1. Patiro NZ 2. Miss Ari 3. Bella Louise	0.1L	$0.00
10/10	10/05/2025	7	No NR	$200,000.00	Menangle	2300m	Fast	Chris Alford	1:54.3	8	1. Cool And Classy 2. Soho Americano 3. Sugar Pie Honey	59.4L	$9.00
1/10	03/05/2025	15	No NR	$20,400.00	Menangle	2300m	Fast	Chris Alford	1:54.9	5	1. Miss Ari 2. Beach Diamond 3. Cool And Classy	7.9L	$19.00
1/9	18/04/2025	216	NR 50 to 54	$6,000.00	Cranbourne	1609m	Neutral	Greg Sugars	1:56.8	2	1. Miss Ari 2. Olivia Rose 3. In An Ideal World	0.2L	$1.75
9/12	14/09/2024	7	No NR	$150,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:54.7	4	1. Ivseenheavenslight 2. Let Her Roll 3. Soho Americano	32.8L	$12.00

Tara Victory Nz (1)7112419x08

Trainer: Scott Ewen (Cranbourne)12 mths 69: 9-10-8

Driver: Scott Ewen

6 yo B M

Sire: VINCENT (AUS)

Dam: TARA TUTAIA (NZ)

Stats

Career69: 9-10-8

LTS$76,272.00

BMR1:53.30

TS23: 2-4-1

Win %13.04%

Place %39.13%

Comments

Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track beaten 21 m by Big Sledge Hammer (2:41.20) on June 20 at $5. At the run before 10th (Sr4) over 2240m at this track, beaten 24 m by Clymenus (2:39.10) on June 13 at $71. Could show more third up.

Last Starts 13 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	7	NR 67 to 77	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	W	James Herbertson	1:55.8	6	1. Big Sledge Hammer 2. Kartiare 3. Ozzie Corka	21.0L	$5.00
10/11	13/06/2026	70	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Scott Ewen	1:54.3	4	1. Clymenus NZ 2. Hugo Rocks 3. Thestatesman	24.5L	$71.00
4/7	09/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Scott Ewen		0	1. Fairplay 2. Pre Eminant 3. Rocky Pacific NZ	20.2L	$0.00
9/10	04/04/2026	7	NR 75 to 88	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Scott Ewen	1:57.8	4	1. Always Be Blakey 2. Alwaysbealady 3. Ten Da Touch NZ	17.8L	$7.50
1/11	28/03/2026	14	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:53.3	1	1. Tara Victory NZ 2. Mighty Jolt 3. Royal Appointment	0.2L	$1.55
4/7	14/03/2026	8	NR up to 95	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	James Herbertson	1:50.6	1	1. Tokyo Rose NZ 2. Eye Keep Smiling 3. Cerise Rainbow	10.6L	$34.00
2/9	06/03/2026	7	Up to 80	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:55.8	5	1. Madrigal NZ 2. Tara Victory NZ 3. Hes All Torque	0.2L	$2.10
1/8	10/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Scott Ewen		0	1. Tara Victory NZ 2. Vincenzo 3. Always Be Blakey	7.1L	$0.00