Melton Race 5 - Logical Staffing Solutions Pace
FAIRPLAY (2) saluted two runs back then registered a comfortable win last time out, scoring by 9 metres over 2240m at this track. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. It doesn't get any easier but he is capable of another big performance. SOHO DARKNSTORMY (5) has been knocking on the door for a while then went close again last time over 2240m at this track, finishing third and just 7 metres from the winner. Facing a tougher assignment but he is good enough to take this out. THE STEEL DRAGON (4) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 1.2 metres at this track over 2240m. LET HER ROLL (13) has been about the mark of late and must be respected, the latest offering a sound fifth at this track over 1720m.

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old entire is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track. Last start won by 9 m as favourite (Sr2) at this track (2:41.50) beating Hittheroadjack in on July 18 at $1.50 at the bell was leading 0.55. Hat-trick is on the cards.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | NR 67 to 77 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $1.50 |
| 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 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-0.56 beaten a nose by Sir Jimmy (2:41.20) on July 18 at $71. Two runs back 10th (Fr3) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 21 m by Our Rocker (1:52.30) on July 11 at $6.50. Not as keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $71.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 21.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/06/2026 | 10 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/05/2026 | 11 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | W | Liam Older | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/11 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $18.00 |
| 1/2 | 22/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
In good form recently. Last start won by 1.2 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (2:42.30) beating With In Reason in on July 11 at $3 at the bell was 4th-5.1. Should be hard to beat again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Jack Laugher | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | 0W/15.0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $3.50 |
| 5/12 | 20/06/2026 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | James Herbertson | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/06/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 20.8L | $3.70 |
| 1/9 | 03/06/2026 | 11 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
| 5/11 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/4 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 04/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herbertson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when a close second after showing early speed, behind Good Tobe Locksley at this track over 2240m on June 27 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Big Sledge Hammer at this track over 2240m on July 11 at $1.70. Sure to feature.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Kate Gath | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $1.70 |
| 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 |
| 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: Daryl Douglas
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 2nd (Fr3) over 1750m at Swan Hill was 4th-7 at the bell, beaten 1.4 m by Tough Aint Enough (2:03.60) on July 24 at $3.90. Two runs back won by a head as favourite (Sr1) held up early, at Kilmore (2:43.60) beating Springfield Affair in on July 16 at $2.60 at the bell was 4th-5.46. Decent effort last start. Can atone.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 24/07/2026 | 8 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 16/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 75 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 2/9 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | D K Douglas | 1:56.6 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $16.00 |
| 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 |
| 1/6 | 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: James Herbertson
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3.5 m second behind The Art Of Success at this track over 1720m last start. Before that was beaten 1.5 metres second again at this track same class on July 11. Sure to be in the mix.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR 78 to 89 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Ewa Justice | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/07/2026 | 28 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $34.00 |
| 1/11 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/12 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 1/6 | 02/05/2026 | 56 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $1.95 |
| 1/5 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | M F Blackmore | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Marshall
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Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track beaten 9 m by Strapping Red (2:02.40) on October 25 at $7. This run will do him the world of good.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 15/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Charlton | 2570m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 28.6L | $23.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
| 1/9 | 27/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 6/9 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | NR 75 to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $25,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/01/2026 | 35 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 31L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle was 3rd-5.66 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Sao Paulo Simba (1:50.90) on June 6 at $11. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 1.3 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Menangle (1:52.60) beating Carlo Gambino in on May 26 at $3.20 at the bell was leading 3.72. Use the win two back as a guide to his prospects.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/10 | 06/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:50.9 | 2 |
| 13.7L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/05/2026 | 13 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Grimson | 1:52.6 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/10 | 13/05/2026 | 11 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 17.6L | $2.40 |
| 6/10 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:52.2 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.6 | 9 |
| 3.4L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 11/04/2026 | 49 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.40 |
| 3/4 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 17.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-7.54 beaten 5 m by Some American (2:00.90) on July 25 at $19. Two runs back won by a neck (Sr2) at this track (2:41.90) beating Soho Darknstormy in on June 27 at $4 at the bell was leading 0.69. Has the job ahead.
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 | 25/07/2026 | 28 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | NR 72 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.60 |
| 4/10 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/12 | 16/05/2026 | 18 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | R Bartley | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 29/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | R Bartley | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.11 beaten 5.5 m by The Art Of Success (2:01.40) on July 18 at $7. Two runs back won by 9 m after showing early speed, (Fr6) at this track (2:01.70) beating Leavemeout in on July 10 at $2.30 at the bell was leading 4.9. Despite the second row draw she is one of the contenders.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | NR 78 to 89 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/07/2026 | 27 | $5000 last 4 starts | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $2.30 |
| 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 |
| 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: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1720m at this track was 4th-7.68 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Some American (2:00.90) on July 25 at $5.50. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Sr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 5th-7.07 beaten 6 m by Cigano (2:41.60) on July 4 at $11. Major player on best 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 | 25/07/2026 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 04/07/2026 | 203 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $11.00 |
| 2/3 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 16.1L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/12/2025 | 6 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.18 |
| 1/10 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 29.1L | $1.06 |
| 5/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 12.2L | $7.00 |