Melton Race 7 - Australian Pacing Gold Pace
LE BELLE BIJOUX (6) has been going around in tougher races than this and producing some good results including a second from the back row here two starts back. Draws wide but finds a winnable assignment. LEAVEMEOUT (1) was outclassed last week but this is easier. Had recorded back-to-back seconds prior, one of them at this circuit and distance, and is likely to get the favours from the ace draw. RACKEMUP TIGERPIE (7) is an accomplished pacer who hasn't raced for 19 months but was readied with a trial win so is worth keeping safe. SERGEANT LOU (5) is suited dropping in trip as he owns a 50 per cent strike rate when racing over this distance here.

Driver: Chris Alford
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Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track was 8th-15.9 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Le Cardinal (2:00.10) on July 4 at $151. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 1710m after showing early speed at Ballarat, at the bell was leading 2.51 beaten a head by Kiss Me Mini (2:02.70) on June 25 at $7. Should get his chance from the ace draw.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 04/07/2026 | 9 | 0W/15.0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:52.3 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $151.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/06/2026 | 13 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/06/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $10.00 |
| 9/11 | 06/06/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:52.9 | 6 |
| 16.9L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/05/2026 | 10 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | W | Chris Alford | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 17/05/2026 | 12 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 10/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | B K Woodhouse | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Ewen
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Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 9th (Fr5) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 12 m by Hes No Romeo (2:03.10) on November 8 at $16. Wait and see how she returns.
Last Starts 160 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 34.1L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/01/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1145m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 2 |
| 7.6L | $2.60 | |
| 11/12 | 20/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.3 | 4 |
| 26.4L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 12/12/2025 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/4 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
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Comes here second-up after only five days break. Lacklustre first-up performance when 7th (Sr3) over 1609m at Cranbourne beaten 20 m by Lambro Mach (1:55.30) on July 5 at $151. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 05/07/2026 | 72 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $151.00 |
| 3/3 | 27/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 24/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | A Pace | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 31.7L | $151.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/04/2026 | 25 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/03/2026 | 19 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 43.0L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/03/2026 | 44 | NR 65 or better | $9,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $61.00 |
| 11/12 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | NR 65 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Fast | Ewa Justice | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $151.00 |
| 3/4 | 29/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | K L Tippet | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
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Last start 11th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track beaten 45 m by Apollostorm (2:40.70) on June 27 at $81. At the start before 6th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track was 6th-11.81 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Big Sledge Hammer (2:41.20) on June 20 at $71. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Better than the last few runs suggest and he can improve.
Last Starts 12 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 | 7 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 42.9L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | S J P O'sullivan | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $71.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 10.6L | $0.00 | |
| 8/11 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.3 | 7 |
| 22.0L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/06/2026 | 8 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 16.2L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 19.7L | $14.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 23/05/2026 | 8 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 18.1L | $26.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Last start 10th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 40 m by Apollostorm (2:40.70) on June 27 at $51. Before that, was well beaten after breaking at this track on June 20. Capable of bouncing back.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 42.4L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/06/2026 | 36 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Ewa Justice | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 23.2L | $51.00 |
| 2/4 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | NMWL6M | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 01/05/2026 | 13 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $4.00 |
| 5/11 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/12 | 10/04/2026 | 9 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 33.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
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Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 6th-9.41 beaten 13 m by Cigano (2:00.70) on June 13 at $34. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 4th-6.66 beaten 4.5 m by The Art Of Success (2:41.30) on June 6 at $19. Looks well placed.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:51.9 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $31.00 |
| 3/12 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | NR 78 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $71.00 |
| 3/3 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
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Returns after 19 months in the paddock. Ran only once last preparation running when well beaten into eighth behind Blake Bolac at Terang over 1680m on November 24 2024 at $26. Readied with a trial win. Accomplished pacer worth keeping safe.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 05/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/2 | 21/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | I J Stanley | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 24/11/2024 | 282 | NR 65 | $10,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 24.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/02/2024 | 19 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | D B P Ford | 1:59.7 | 0 |
| 46.1L | $9.50 |
| 0/12 | 28/01/2024 | 15 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | N B Ford | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 11/14 | 13/01/2024 | 13 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | N B Ford | 2:01.4 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $4.60 |
| 3/10 | 31/12/2023 | 21 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | N B Ford | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $1.00 |
| 3/12 | 10/12/2023 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | N B Ford | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 15/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | N B Ford | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |