Melton Race 1 - Hygain Edge Free For All
SOME AMERICAN (4) is going well this campaign, winning on three occasions. Strong performance last time when successful over 1720m at this track. Meets a comparable field so he can add another win to his record. STORMS COLLIDE (6) made a nice return at his latest appearance seven weeks ago, finishing 3.5 metres away in second over 1720m at this track. Steps up a level but he is fitter and good enough to cope. CATCH A WAVE (8) is a genuine type who was a solid second most recently at this track. Hard to rule out in what looks a suitable assignment. HOORAH PHILTRA (3) is the best of the rest after finishing runner-up over 1720m at this track last time out.

Driver: Allan McDonough
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1700m after showing early pace at Horsham was 2nd-2.8 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Hot Deal (2:01.60) on July 27 at $1.50. Sure to be in the mix.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 27/07/2026 | 9 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $1.50 |
| 7/7 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | No NR | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 41.6L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/3 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Sam Barker | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Allan Mcdonough | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 135.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/06/2026 | 6 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Allan Mcdonough | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 31/05/2026 | 11 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 18.6L | $81.00 |
| 1/4 | 15/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
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Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr5) over 1750m after showing early pace at Swan Hill was 2nd-3.6 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Tough Aint Enough (2:03.60) on July 24 at $1.40. Two runs back posted a big 9 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Mildura (2:40.50) beating Komodo in on July 17 at $1.60 at the bell was leading 2.7. Not keen this time.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 17/07/2026 | 223 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $1.60 |
| 1/3 | 09/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:52.1 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/11/2025 | 60 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:51.8 | 7 |
| 19.2L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 30/09/2025 | 122 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 14.4L | $1.60 |
| 6/12 | 31/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 1:54.3 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $61.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second behind The Art Of Success at this track over 1720m on July 18 at $8. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing second behind Fairplay at this track over 1720m on August 1 at $3.60. Nicely drawn and expected to run a bold race again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $3.60 |
| 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 |
| 1/5 | 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: Ryan Sanderson
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Comments
Five-year-old entire is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track both over 1720m. Last start won by 1.75 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (2:00.90) beating Catch A Wave in on July 25 at $1.45 at the bell was leading 3.13. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.45 |
| 1/7 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Kate Gath | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 5/8 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 23/05/2026 | 245 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $2.60 |
| 1/2 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 20/09/2025 | 28 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $3.40 |
| 7/12 | 23/08/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:52.7 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $2.90 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
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Comments
First up. At the last run he 9th (Sr3) over 1720m after racing wide at this track, beaten 22 m by Sweet Ideal (1:59.60) on May 16 at $3.80. First-up record is strong, including two wins, and is a top chance to take this out.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:51.9 | 3 |
| 22.2L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 4 |
| 1.2L | $1.90 | |
| 2/9 | 25/04/2026 | 18 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/04/2026 | 10 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 59.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 100 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $3.60 |
| 1/7 | 21/03/2026 | 13 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/4 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1680m | Russell Maisner | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 22.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Having his second run back from a spell. Solid effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1720m after being wide early at this track, beaten 3.5 m by The Art Of Success (2:01.40) on June 20 at $4.20. Should improve so expected to run well again.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 20/06/2026 | 210 | NR 78 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Tasmyn Potter | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/4 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 41.6L | $7.00 |
| 4/12 | 15/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/11/2025 | 20 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $1.80 |
| 7/12 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 15.4L | $18.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |

Driver: Adrian Pace
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Some American, a rival who he faces again; was restrained, when 16 metres seventh at this track over 1720m in a race on July 11. Prefer others on this occasion.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Adrian Pace | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 16.1L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $18.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/06/2026 | 28 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $51.00 |
| 1/4 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | A Pace | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 16/05/2026 | 21 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:54.2 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/04/2026 | 13 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:52.2 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $26.00 |
| 4/4 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Adrian Pace | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth after being driven well back, behind Sir Jimmy at this track over 2240m on July 18 at $4.33. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.75 m finishing second behind Some American at this track over 1720m on July 25 at $8.50. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 18/07/2026 | 140 | No NR | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 17.2L | $4.33 |
| 1/2 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $1.50 |
| 8/8 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 29.0L | $2.90 |
| 6/8 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Ballarat | 2710m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/9 | 10/01/2026 | 57 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:51.2 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $12.00 |
| 1/4 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Newberry
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 10th (Fr7) over 1609m at Menangle was 9th-15.39 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Glitter Aint Gold (1:51.90) in LR on August 1 at $61. Two runs back won by a head (Sr2) at Riverina Paceway (2:42.70) beating Kimcando in on July 24 at $3.50 at the bell was leading 1.1. Not keen.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 01/08/2026 | 8 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Matthew Newberry | 1:51.9 | 7 |
| 19.3L | $61.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Matthew Newberry | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 5/7 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 18.2L | $81.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Matthew Newberry | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | John Newberry | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/06/2026 | 8 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $23.00 |
| 1/4 | 30/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | John Newberry | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | John Newberry | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glen Craven
Stats
Comments
Was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 8th-15.65 beaten 4.5 m by Some American (2:00.90) on July 25 at $71. Before that 4th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track was 5th-15.2 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Some American (2:03.30) on July 11 at $9.50. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:53.1 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $71.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Glen Craven | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $71.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 16.2L | $61.00 |
| 4/5 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:51.0 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:54.1 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $23.00 |
| 4/4 | 25/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Jess Tubbs | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 03/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |