Melton Race 6 - Hygain Edge Pace
THESTATESMAN (5) has the hoof on the till after placing in his last three outings at this circuit and distance, racing wide in the latter stages at the latest appearance before boxing on to finish 3 metres away in third. Draws wider but deserves a win and with even luck could achieve it here. SOHO DARKNSTORMY (4) put the writing on the wall last time when a neck from the winner in second at this circuit and distance. Beat THESTATESMAN home there and he draws closer to the pegs so could do it again. MEDINA (9) faded out last start but was going well prior including a win here two back so is worth another chance. CLYMENUS NZ (7) draws wide but brings some good form to the table including a win from the back row at this circuit and distance last month.

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track was 8th-17.35 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Apollostorm (2:02.00) on July 4 at $81. At the start before 5th (Sr5) over 2240m at this track, beaten 35 m by Apollostorm (2:40.70) on June 27 at $81. Has the inside draw which may spark a revival.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 17.6L | $81.00 |
| 5/11 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 33.1L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 20.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $61.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 08/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Mark Phillips | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 12/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | R S Shepherd | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr4) over 1650m at Bendigo beaten 30 m by My Ultimate Barney (1:56.50) on July 1 at $19. Before that 5th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 8th-9.55 beaten 7 m by Good Tobe Locksley (2:41.90) on June 27 at $34. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 01/07/2026 | 4 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | Jackie Barker | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 28.1L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | NR 72 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 11.7L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/05/2026 | 10 | NR 80 to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $61.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/05/2026 | 18 | $5000 last 4 starts | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 38.7L | $21.00 |
| 3/4 | 03/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Bridgitte Hutchins | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 2147m | Good | Mikayla Towers | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr3) over 2240m after being wide early at this track beaten 30 m by Good Tobe Locksley (2:41.90) on June 27 at $19. Two runs back 3rd (Fr3) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 7th-13.79 beaten 7 m by Good Tobe Locksley (2:42.40) on June 13 at $11. Not keen.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | NR 72 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 28.9L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | NR 80 to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $31.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/05/2026 | 119 | NR 70 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $12.00 |
| 2/3 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | NR 65 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Fast | Chris Alford | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 15.6L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $16.00 |
| 1/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth after a quick start, behind The Art Of Success at this track over 1720m on June 20 at $51. Then a handy effort when a close second after a quick start, behind Good Tobe Locksley at this track over 2240m on June 27 at $5. Big chance to go one better.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 20/06/2026 | 56 | NR 78 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Kate Gath | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/11 | 25/04/2026 | 21 | NR 72 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.9 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $12.00 |
| 9/12 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $71.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Kate Gath | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $21.00 |
| 1/12 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | T Taugge | 0 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Dynamitedan at this track over 2240m on June 20 at $71. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing third behind Good Tobe Locksley at this track over 2240m on June 27 at $2.50. Rates highly. One of the main contenders.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Chris Alford | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $71.00 |
| 3/11 | 13/06/2026 | 15 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $4.40 |
| 8/8 | 29/05/2026 | 20 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 56.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/12 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.20 |
| 8/9 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.5 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $23.00 |
| 1/3 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Walsh
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Sr1) over 2190m at Shepparton was 2nd-2.3 at the bell, beaten a nose by Eagle Major (2:42.10) on June 30 at $1.60. Two runs back won by 2.75 m after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Riverina Paceway (2:04.30) beating Scheming in on June 19 at $17 at the bell was leading 1.7. Has been racing well but this is tougher.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 30/06/2026 | 11 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Tasmyn Potter | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.60 |
| 1/9 | 19/06/2026 | 29 | NR 56 to 63 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Shane Hallcroft | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/05/2026 | 5 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $8.50 |
| 10/10 | 16/05/2026 | 8 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:50.2 | 2 |
| 28.8L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 08/05/2026 | 36 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.6 | 7 |
| 11.7L | $31.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $6.50 |
| 1/3 | 05/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Shane Hallcroft | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 12.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track was 4th-5.27 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Cigano (2:41.60) on July 4 at $26. At the run before 7th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 4th-5.12 beaten 15 m by Good Tobe Locksley (2:41.90) on June 27 at $6.50. Watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 15.9L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $21.00 |
| 1/11 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | E J Tormey | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 22/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track was leading by 0.69 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Cigano (2:41.60) on July 4 at $41. Showed ability the race before when he won by a nose (Fr5) at this track (2:41.20) beating Kartiare in on June 20 at $12 at the bell was leading 2.64. Can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 16.2L | $41.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/06/2026 | 91 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Mark Pitt | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 12/12 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 24.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/11 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $13.00 |
| 10/12 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $9.00 |
| 3/12 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 17/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into ninth after being driven well back, behind Big Sledge Hammer at this track over 2240m on June 20 at $8.50. Performed better the start before where he came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck (Sr1) at this track (2:03.30) beating Ozzie Corka in on May 30 at $7 at the bell was 8th-8.09. Can improve sharply without surprising.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 20/06/2026 | 21 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 27.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 30/05/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/05/2026 | 14 | $5000 last 4 starts | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $2.60 |
| 2/6 | 06/05/2026 | 28 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $8.50 |
| 6/9 | 08/04/2026 | 46 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 | |
| 0/12 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | NR 64 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
| 99/5 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |