Melton Race 3 - Melton City Council Pace
PRECIOUS BELLE NZ (6) continued her good form when beaten only 2m into third in a higher-graded race last start. Draws wider but was a Cranbourne winner three back so has been going well. Strong claims. BLUE MIKI (3) came from this barrier for another good showing at Geelong last week, adding to a series of top-four results. Proven at this circuit and distance. Contender. MIDNIGHT MOJO (8) showed improvement for fourth here last time and draws for a trail. Has won when third-up before so could progress further. HURRICANE HOOLY (5) scored a fighting win at Bendigo earlier this month and looks close to another success after placing in her last two outings. Go well again.

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 7th-14.12 beaten 17 m by Major Maurie (2:05.70) on July 16 at $8.50. Before that, 4th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 2nd-4.8 beaten 2.75 m by Spun Silver (2:06.90) on July 10 at $6.50. May competitive from the ace draw.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 16/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 17.6L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 10/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 01/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | S J P O'sullivan | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $2.60 |
| 4/9 | 23/06/2026 | 8 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $31.00 |
| 2/11 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | NR 36 to 40 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/06/2026 | 18 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $71.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 2180m after showing early speed at Terang, at the bell was leading 1.4 beaten 6 m by Huxham Chubb (2:42.90) on July 12 at $12. Decent effort last start. Go well from a good draw.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 12/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/06/2026 | 21 | NR 43 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/06/2026 | 22 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |
| 5/11 | 18/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 44 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $3.80 |
| 2/9 | 12/05/2026 | 21 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 24.9L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 10/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 08/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | C J Slater | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
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Comments
Last start was well beaten into fourth after a quick start, behind The Final Dance at Geelong over 1609m on July 17 at $6.50. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 2200m after showing early speed at Ballarat, at the bell was 5th-6.62 beaten 2.25 m by Super Code (2:42.90) on July 9 at $2. Draws for another good showing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 17/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $3.90 |
| 4/10 | 25/06/2026 | 42 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $6.00 |
| 1/3 | 21/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/10 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $7.00 |
| 10/12 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 18.4L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 08/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
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Comments
Last start won by a neck after showing early speed, (Fr6) at this track (2:06.90) beating Aveiro in on July 10 at $4.33 at the bell was leading 4.8. Could be there at the business end again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 10/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 4/9 | 02/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/06/2026 | 121 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | T K Larsen | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $18.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 19/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 17.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 17/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:01.1 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1145m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 5 |
| 18.0L | $6.50 | |
| 7/10 | 31/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $8.50 |

Driver: Leilani Justice
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Comments
Solid performance when a close third behind Myrtle May at Maryborough over 1690m on July 13 at $6. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Tex Goes Bang at Cranbourne over 2080m on July 19 at $3.80. Among the chances.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 19/07/2026 | 6 | NR 42 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Jackie Barker | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/07/2026 | 5 | NR 43 to 48 | $5,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 27.4L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 01/07/2026 | 6 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | Jackie Barker | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 17.9L | $7.00 |
| 12/12 | 19/06/2026 | 56 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 40.4L | $81.00 |
| 1/3 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 48.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Ford
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 5.5 m finishing fifth after being driven well back, behind Bona Khan at Cranbourne over 1609m on July 5 at $9. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing third behind Cool Story at this track over 2240m on July 15 at $5. Top chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 15/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/06/2026 | 11 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 17/06/2026 | 13 | NR 39 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Louis Emerson | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 25.2L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/05/2026 | 4 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Louis Emerson | 1:59.5 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joey Sharp
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Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 2240m at this track, beaten 12 m by Cool Story (2:47.80) on July 15 at $51. Before that 6th (Sr2) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 22 m by Foregone Conclusion (2:43.90) on July 2 at $26. Improvement needed.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 15/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Riley Mitchell | 2:00.6 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 02/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 22.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/06/2026 | 42 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 53.7L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/05/2026 | 12 | NMWL6M | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 52.5L | $101.00 |
| 9/11 | 03/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Soft | John Justice | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 59.3L | $34.00 |
| 11/12 | 24/04/2026 | 9 | NR 48 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Leilani Justice | 1:58.1 | 7 |
| 23.9L | $81.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 55.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 6th-7.8 beaten 6 m by Janiebquick (2:04.50) on July 10 at $18. At the start before was well back in the run when 5th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track, beaten 15 m by Some High (2:41.50) on June 26 at $61. Fitter again so could progress further.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $18.00 |
| 5/11 | 26/06/2026 | 72 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 15.7L | $61.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 31.1L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 15/04/2026 | 13 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 411.2L | $10.00 |
| 9/9 | 02/04/2026 | 13 | NR 45 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 251.7L | $1.90 |
| 1/10 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 12/03/2026 | 8 | NR 48 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 28.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Magri
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by a nose (Sr2) at this track (2:05.60) beating All Done Tara in 3yo on July 15 at $9.50. Two runs back broke in score up and was out of position at the start 6th (Fr7) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track beaten 40 m by Imagunnarestngo (2:47.00) in M on July 10 at $12. Tougher task here.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 15/07/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Magri | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 10/07/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Magri | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 37.7L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/07/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | David Magri | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | David Magri | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 25.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/11 | 15/06/2026 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | David Magri | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $16.00 |
| 9/9 | 31/05/2026 | 11 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | David Magri | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 39.5L | $101.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | David Magri | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | David Magri | 0 |
| 34L | $0.00 |