Melton Race 2 - 2construct Trot
KISS AT MIDNIGHT (3) started from a wider draw when a solid fifth at this venue last time. Proven at this longer distance and led for a 4.7m win two back at Geelong so expect her to push forward from a favourable draw. Winning chance. SPIRITED LASS (2) broke last time but had won two of her other three starts this time, coming from the back line for a 7.3m win at this circuit and distance two back. CHAMPAGNE GEMMA (5) is one of the main contenders after winning her past two starts, the latest at this circuit and distance two weeks ago. Came from this barrier to score at Geelong prior. Difficult to ignore that sort of form. THE SKY IS THE LIMIT (9) draws for a trail and with the sprint lane in play could be dangerous.

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at Geelong, beaten 22 m by Thats Dudley (2:00.90) on July 3 at $8. Before that, 4th (Fr5) over 1710m at Ballarat was 4th-4.55 at the bell, beaten 14 m by No Telling Heather (2:07.90) on June 25 at $12. Drawn well and expected to improve.
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 | 03/07/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 22.4L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 14.2L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/06/2026 | 39 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $4.60 |
| 1/6 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 0m | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 11/05/2026 | 11 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 30/04/2026 | 10 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 23.8L | $9.00 |
| 9/11 | 20/04/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 26.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/2 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1680m | Regan Clarke | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Ewen
Stats
Comments
Broke last start; 10th (Fr3) over 1720m at this track beaten 40 m by Ijustcalledtosay (2:04.30) on July 4 at $51. Showed ability the race before when she won by 7 m as favourite (Sr2) at this track (2:50.10) beating Steady Dream in on June 26 at $2.15 at the bell was 4th-6.72. Draws well and is a player with manners.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 04/07/2026 | 8 | 0W/15.0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 40.6L | $51.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $2.15 |
| 7/7 | 19/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 2:01.0 | 7 |
| 19.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/06/2026 | 72 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 03/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/03/2026 | 23 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 2:04.3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.65 |
| 1/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 25.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr6) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track was 4th-9.15 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Hillwinsome (2:07.80) on June 26 at $11. Showed ability the outing before when she won by 4.5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Geelong (2:01.40) beating Scar in on June 19 at $3.30 at the bell was leading 3.71. Drawn well and can go close.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/06/2026 | 51 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $3.30 |
| 10/10 | 29/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.9 | 5 |
| 79.0L | $10.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 81.9L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 16/04/2026 | 13 | 2-3 WINs | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.8 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.8 | 6 |
| 36.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/4 | 22/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Tyrone Abela | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Tyrone Abela | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Fr4) over 2100m at Geelong, at the bell was 5th-12.36 beaten 18 m by Off Your Faceski (2:38.00) on June 19 at $13. Before that was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 6th-18.23 beaten 19 m by Ijustcantseeit (2:07.00) on June 4 at $8. Others better.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 19/06/2026 | 15 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/06/2026 | 5 | 2-4 WINs | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | T K Larsen | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 19.7L | $8.00 |
| 10/11 | 30/05/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 99.8L | $23.00 |
| 8/12 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/05/2026 | 20 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $9.50 |
| 11/12 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | 2-4 WINs | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 66.5L | $23.00 |
| 1/3 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | John Caldow | 0 |
| 72L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at this track and Geelong. Last start came from midfield and posted a big 4.5 m win (Sr1) at this track (2:49.10) beating Kimberleys Tree in 3yo+ on June 26 at $11 at the bell was 5th-12.45. Must respect winning form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | 10 0K | $14,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/06/2026 | 15 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:03.1 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $3.10 |
| 1/5 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 04/06/2026 | 126 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Neil Mccallum | 2:04.1 | 3 |
| 86.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/4 | 24/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 29/01/2026 | 17 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 149.4L | $31.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $31.00 |
| 8/12 | 29/12/2025 | 31 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 38.9L | $15.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track beaten 22 m by Ijustcalledtosay (2:04.30) on July 4 at $101. Before that, 8th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track beaten 70 m by Hillwinsome (2:07.80) on June 26 at $5.50. One of the players on best form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 04/07/2026 | 8 | 0W/15.0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 22.1L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 69.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $23.00 |
| 6/12 | 13/06/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.3 | 7 |
| 23.8L | $101.00 |
| 5/12 | 03/06/2026 | 42 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $71.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 22/04/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 80.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anne-Maree Conroy
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 2150m after racing wide at Bendigo, beaten 14 m by Rocky Valley (2:37.00) on June 24 at $13. Before that, a good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr7) over 1650m at Bendigo, beaten 12 m by Aldebaran Abel (2:) on June 10 at $41. Consider.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 24/06/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 14.1L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/06/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/11 | 27/05/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | W | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/05/2026 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 29/04/2026 | 60 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:01.9 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/11 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $19.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 27/09/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | A M Conroy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track was 6th-8.12 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Howdy Mate (2:48.20) on July 4 at $26. At the start before 6th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-4.39 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Ijustcalledtosay (2:05.30) on June 27 at $13. Contender.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $13.00 |
| 9/11 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | John Caldow | 2:00.4 | 7 |
| 17.5L | $61.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/06/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $19.00 |
| 2/11 | 27/05/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | W | John Caldow | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | John Caldow | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well beaten after breaking at Cranbourne on July 5. Showed ability the run before when he came from midfield and posted a big 4 m win (Fr2) at this track (2:07.80) beating Queen Of Sees in on June 26 at $7.50 at the bell was 3rd-3.5. First four hope.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 05/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 20.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 26/06/2026 | 50 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 07/05/2026 | 17 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 20/04/2026 | 17 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $19.00 |
| 1/3 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | K L Tippet | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 03/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:01.8 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $3.60 |
| 2/6 | 29/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 57 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:02.5 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 11.9L | $0.00 |