Melton Race 2 - Logical Staffing Solutions Trot
MORE WANTED (9) hasn't been far off some handy rivals of late, coming from this barrier and chasing a subsequent Group 1 placegetter when fourth at this circuit and distance last start. If things go his way he is up to winning a race like this. ALRIGHTY (5) hasn't raced since February but has won two of three previous fresh attempts and a trial win suggests he'll be ready to go again. KEAYANG KURKI (6) was far from disgraced in the resuming fourth after racing three wide without cover. Fitter and with better luck she can make an impact. MUSKEE (3) has been coming from the second line of late but did score back-to-back wins from this row here in May so is better served tonight. The ace draw could see NAKEDTRUTH (1) competitive again.

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1720m at this track was 5th-13.98 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Ijustcalledtosay (2:04.30) on July 4 at $15. Has a low draw and can go well again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | 0W/15.0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NR 69 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/06/2026 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Chris Alford | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/06/2026 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $2.50 |
| 3/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/05/2026 | 43 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 30.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 9th-12.52 beaten 9 m by Hoppy (2:48.20) on July 4 at $51. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 2nd (Fr4) over 1720m at this track was 6th-14.7 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Hoppy (2:05.20) on June 27 at $61. Finding a few ahead of him.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | NR 69 to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NR 69 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $61.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR 68 to 80 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 30.1L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $51.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/06/2026 | 6 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
| 8/11 | 31/05/2026 | 8 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 23.7L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 05/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D Douglas | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr4) over 2240m at this track was 11th-14.12 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Hoppy (2:48.20) on July 4 at $15. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-3.65 beaten 12 m by Vytis (2:45.90) on June 20 at $6.50. Draws well so no surprise if he turned things around.
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 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | NR 69 to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR 68 to 80 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Ewa Justice | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 15.7L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 8/10 | 02/05/2026 | 10 | NMW | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 34.4L | $2.70 |
| 1/4 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track well beaten by Vytis (2:45.90) on June 20 at $26. Before that was well back in the run when 10th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, beaten 25 m by Crackerjack (2:03.20) on June 13 at $101. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR 68 to 80 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | James Herbertson | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 94.7L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/06/2026 | 28 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 25.0L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.8 | 7 |
| 19.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 25.6L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/04/2026 | 21 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/4 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 1.75 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (2:06.10) beating Nakedtruth in on November 8 at $2.10. Has won two of three fresh attempts and was readied with a trial win.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 26.3L | $31.00 |
| 3/11 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 24/01/2026 | 28 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/3 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | NR 69 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/11 | 20/12/2025 | 22 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 21.4L | $12.00 |
| 1/12 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Kate Gath | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |

Driver: Glen Craven
Stats
Comments
Resumed when over this distance beaten 10 m fourth behind Hoppy in a on June 27. Will come on from that run and is a winning hope.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 27/06/2026 | 63 | NR 69 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $4.80 |
| 3/6 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Chelsea O Driscoll | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 35.8L | $71.00 |
| 4/4 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Antti Ruokonen | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 18/04/2026 | 126 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $2.80 |
| 1/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $16.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/12/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 24.6L | $2.25 |
| 2/12 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $3.80 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 8th-9.32 beaten 15 m by Hoppy (2:48.20) on July 4 at $26. At the run before 9th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track was 6th-12.42 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Crackerjack (2:03.20) on June 13 at $6. Chance if he can find his best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | NR 69 to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $6.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 27.5L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 22.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 28.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.7 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Barbetti
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Sr3) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was leading 0.13 beaten 9 m by Hoppy (2:48.20) on July 4 at $61. Before that was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 2240m at this track, beaten 35 m by Keayang Stuka (2:44.20) on June 20 at $126. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | NR 69 to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $61.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | David Barbetti | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 35.8L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 18.7L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 59.6L | $9.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $21.00 |
| 1/4 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 4th-8.37 beaten 8 m by Crackerjack (2:03.20) on June 13 at $26. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track was 7th-9.5 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Im Bobby (2:03.10) on May 30 at $71. Good signs last start and this looks a suitable contest.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $71.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 24.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/04/2026 | 22 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 19.7L | $18.00 |
| 2/2 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashley Manton
Stats
Comments
Promising type show didn't do much at the end of his last preparation. Fair return to racing first up broke in score up and was out of position at the start 5th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track was 7th-13.4 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Crackerjack (2:03.20) on June 13 at $31. Not out of this despite the second-row draw. Possible improver.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ashley Manton | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/10 | 13/06/2026 | 64 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $31.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Brent Thomson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 17.2L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/03/2026 | 203 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 56.9L | $23.00 |
| 9/11 | 30/08/2025 | 7 | NR 72 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 23.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/08/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 21.6L | $151.00 |