Melton Race 3 - Melton City Council Pace
HIGH RIDER (5) produced a good effort at his latest run to get home by a narrow margin over 2240m at this track on July 10. His last-start form is good enough to put him right in the finish. TYPHOON (7) won last start by 3.5 metres at Ballarat over 2200m. Talented and has plenty of upside. Has ability and should be right in the finish. FAMOUS CRIMES (3) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 1710m at Ballarat. Include from the low draw. ILLUMINATE ME (9) resumes and looks ready to put her best foot forward on the back of three trials. Can run a race while fresh.

Driver: John Caldow
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Won three starts back at Kilmore over 1690m on July 2. Last start 8th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, beaten 85 m by The Last Trip (1:59.40) in 3yo+ on August 1 at $61. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 01/08/2026 | 19 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:51.8 | 1 |
| 85.5L | $61.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/07/2026 | 11 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | John Caldow | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/07/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $1.65 |
| 3/11 | 23/06/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/06/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $3.30 |
| 2/12 | 04/06/2026 | 71 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | John Caldow | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $3.20 |
| 3/5 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
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Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1710m at Ballarat was 3rd-4.7 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Shazza Love (2:03.80) on July 29 at $6.50. Two runs back posted a big 11 m win after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (2:02.90) beating Keayang Phantom in on July 18 at $2.30 at the bell was leading 3.36. Capable of playing a major role.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 29/07/2026 | 11 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | Josh Duggan | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 18/07/2026 | 15 | MAIDEN | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $2.30 |
| 3/6 | 03/07/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $2.90 |
| 6/10 | 24/06/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 10/06/2026 | 339 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $3.60 |
| 1/6 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 06/07/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $2.15 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
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Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Fr6) over 2080m at Cranbourne was 7th-15 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Illawong Phoenix (2:34.90) on August 2 at $31. Before that was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1690m at Kilmore was 6th-12.94 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Farroh Joe (2:05.40) in 2yo on July 16 at $16. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 02/08/2026 | 17 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 18.1L | $16.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/07/2026 | 12 | NR 46 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 91.9L | $14.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/06/2026 | 9 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $71.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/06/2026 | 68 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Lochie Cook | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $26.00 |
| 3/5 | 11/04/2026 | 19 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 31.4L | $9.50 |
| 2/5 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Good | Andrew Clarke | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a neck (Fr3) at this track (2:48.60) beating Wottawizard in 2yo on July 10 at $2.70 at the bell was 2nd-4.3. In form and should feature in the finish again.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/7 | 03/07/2026 | - | 2YO | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $3.80 |
| 1/6 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Hackett
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Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 2190m at Shepparton was 6th-9.7 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Miss Hermes (2:44.80) in M on July 28 at $7.50. Two runs back 4th (Fr2) over 2080m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 3rd-10.4 beaten 12 m by Vivid Dream (2:35.10) on July 19 at $61. This will fully test.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 28/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Jason Hackett | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 19/07/2026 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $61.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Hackett | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/07/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jason Hackett | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 47.1L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/06/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jason Hackett | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 19.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/06/2026 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jason Hackett | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 26/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Last start won by 3.5 m as favourite (Fr3) at Ballarat (2:45.10) beating Alwaysthe Princess in on July 29 at $1.70 at the bell was leading 2.4. Racing well and rates highly on the latest effort.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 29/07/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Chris Alford | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 13/07/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Chris Alford | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 11.6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 32.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Adam Shaw
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Having his second run back from a spell. Solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr5) over 1720m at this track beaten 5 m by Janiebquick (2:04.30) on July 31 at $34. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 31/07/2026 | 134 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Adam Shaw | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/4 | 25/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Adam Shaw | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | A J Shaw | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/03/2026 | 18 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | A J Shaw | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 38.0L | $101.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/02/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | A J Shaw | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $4.20 |
| 4/10 | 12/02/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | A J Shaw | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 15.6L | $101.00 |
| 6/11 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | A J Shaw | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | A J Shaw | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Marshall
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Returns after five months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign recording by 3 m when quickly away, (Fr2) at Geelong (2:36.70) beating Roman Charlie in on March 13 at $4 at the bell was leading 1.3m on the pegs. Can win with even luck.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 25/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/03/2026 | 12 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/02/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Chris Alford | 2:02.2 | 7 |
| 8.7L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 18.4L | $4.00 |
| 3/11 | 30/01/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $4.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
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Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 7th (Sr1) over 1690m at Kilmore, beaten 25 m by Pricilla (2:03.30) in 3yo on February 12 at $51. May need the outing and prefer others this time.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 01/05/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 17.6L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/04/2026 | 25 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 22.9L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/03/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $1.70 |
| 3/7 | 20/03/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.7 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/12 | 04/03/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/02/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 27.2L | $51.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |