Melton Race 3 - Hertz Melton Pace
FAIRPLAY (9) made a winning return after more than 13 months on the sidelines, coming from this barrier to score by 2.7 metres at this venue. Up in distance but has won at it before. Should only be improved by the fresh outing so can go on with it. THESTATESMAN (6) faded after working hard last week so it may pay to forgive that result. Had looked close to a win when placed in his previous three outings at this circuit and distance so is worth another chance. MIGHTY JOLT (5) has come from the back row in both outings this time in, finishing fourth at his most recent appearance. Proven third-up so should be improved and is better served by this barrier. MY UNCLE STAN (3) draws well again and can play a role with his A-game.

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Fr4) over 1720m at this track beaten 25 m by Le Belle Bijoux (2:01.70) on July 10 at $21. Before that 11th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, beaten 45 m by Apollostorm (2:40.70) on June 27 at $81. Not on current form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 10/07/2026 | 13 | $5000 last 4 starts | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 26.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 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 |

Driver: Scott Ewen
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 4th-6.48 beaten 12 m by Miss Ari (2:45.80) on July 4 at $34. At the run before 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. Building in fitness and draws well so could show more.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | James Herbertson | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 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 |
| 24.5L | $71.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 10.6L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track was 4th-4.8 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Big Sledge Hammer (2:42.40) on July 11 at $13. At the start before 9th (Fr3) over 2240m after racing wide at this track, beaten 30 m by Good Tobe Locksley (2:41.90) on June 27 at $19. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $13.00 |
| 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 |
| 1/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 2160m at Echuca, at the bell was 2nd-2.3 beaten 5 m by Im Wesley (2:38.40) on July 7 at $2.10. At her previous start solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1720m at this track was 6th-8.59 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Keayang Sweetheart (2:02.10) on June 27 at $6. Can get into the finish.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 07/07/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $2.10 |
| 3/11 | 27/06/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/06/2026 | 20 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $4.40 |
| 7/11 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/12 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $3.40 |
| 2/9 | 25/04/2026 | 277 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $6.50 |
| 1/3 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 03/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr4) over 2240m at this track, beaten 35 m by Apollostorm (2:40.70) on June 27 at $19. At the start before 6th (Sr2) over 2200m at Ballarat was 8th-11.95 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Dance Affair (2:40.10) on June 11 at $2.15. Fitter again so may progress further.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 27/06/2026 | 16 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 33.1L | $19.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/06/2026 | 75 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $2.15 |
| 1/5 | 25/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Riley Pace | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/11 | 28/03/2026 | 20 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 11/12 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR 70 or better | $20,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:05.1 | 2 |
| 32.1L | $2.10 |
| 1/11 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 2/2 | 22/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $41.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr5) over 2240m after racing wide at this track was leading by 0.3 at the bell, beaten 35 m by Big Sledge Hammer (2:42.40) on July 11 at $5. At the start before good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 2240m at this track was 3rd-2.63 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Good Tobe Locksley (2:41.90) on June 27 at $2.50. No luck last start so worth another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Chris Alford | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 33.2L | $5.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-3.87 beaten 7 m by Le Cardinal (2:00.10) on July 4 at $9. Right in the calculations.
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 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | 0W/15.0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:52.3 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $9.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/12 | 20/06/2026 | 17 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Jack Laugher | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $71.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/06/2026 | 11 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $2.00 |
| 4/11 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.70 |
| 3/12 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $6.50 |
| 4/4 | 31/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 15/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Justice
Stats
Comments
Began his campaign last start running surrendered the lead and finished 2nd (Fr2) over 1650m after showing early pace at Bendigo was 2nd-6.37 at the bell, beaten 15 m by My Ultimate Barney (1:56.50) on July 1 at $34. Looking to others.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 01/07/2026 | 165 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | John Justice | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $34.00 |
| 2/3 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Damien Burns | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 07/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Robert Mccartney | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/12 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Fast | John Justice | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/11 | 10/01/2026 | 22 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $14.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/12/2025 | 13 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $2.40 |
| 2/12 | 29/11/2025 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Resumed from a 399-day break with a strong win by 2.75 m as favourite (Sr2) at this track (2:01.50) beating Hitch To His Star in on July 4 at $1.70 at the bell was 5th-7.65. Fitter and is expected to go on with it.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 04/07/2026 | 399 | 0W/15.0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $1.70 |
| 1/3 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Tahlia Taugge | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 31/05/2025 | 8 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/05/2025 | 30 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $3.50 |
| 0/8 | 23/04/2025 | 27 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 99.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 27/03/2025 | 61 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.15 |
| 5/8 | 25/01/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:50.9 | 1 |
| 24.2L | $34.00 |