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Melton Race 7 - Australian Pacing Gold Pace

MOST EXCITING (7) has recorded two wins and three minor placings from the past five starts. Returned to the winners' list last time out when he found the lead and maintained control to go on and score by 9 metres at this track over 2240m. Must overcome a very wide draw. Meets a similar line up so he can certainly score again. MISS ARI (8) is a quality mare who has put together three wins and one minor placings from four starts this time in work. Produced another fine effort last start when she scored over 1609m at Menangle, coming in 4.5 metres ahead of her rivals. Shouldn't spend a penny from this draw and the sprint lane may come in handy. Beautifully placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. HITTHEROADJACK NZ (6) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 1.5 metres at this track over 2240m. FOLLOWTHEACE (3) resumes from a spell. Last appeared when a modest tenth over 1720m at this track 12 weeks ago. Fresh-up can place.

Race Time:11:01 AM

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:2240m

Tara Victory Nz (1)2419x08666

Trainer: Scott Ewen (Cranbourne)12 mths 72: 9-10-8

Driver: Michael Bellman

6 yo B M

Sire: VINCENT (AUS)

Dam: TARA TUTAIA (NZ)

Stats

Career72: 9-10-8

LTS$76,992.00

BMR1:53.30

TS26: 2-4-1

Win %12.50%

Place %37.50%

Comments

Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track was 7th-15.18 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Most Exciting (2:39.40) on July 25 at $23. At the run before 6th (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track was 7th-10.4 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Fairplay (2:41.50) on July 18 at $51. Expecting a return to form.

Last Starts 14 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	7	NR 60 to 71	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:54.5	5	1. Most Exciting 2. Hittheroadjack NZ 3. Keayang Sweetheart	18.2L	$23.00
6/8	18/07/2026	14	NR 67 to 77	$11,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Scott Ewen	1:56.1	2	1. Fairplay 2. Hittheroadjack NZ 3. Thestatesman	18.2L	$51.00
6/7	04/07/2026	14	NR 58 to 66	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Scott Ewen	1:59.1	1	1. Miss Ari 2. Sharp Interest 3. Gunforhire	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	1. Big Sledge Hammer 2. Kartiare 3. Ozzie Corka	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	1. Clymenus NZ 2. Hugo Rocks 3. Thestatesman	24.5L	$71.00
4/7	09/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Scott Ewen		0	1. Fairplay 2. Pre Eminant 3. Rocky Pacific NZ	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	1. Always Be Blakey 2. Alwaysbealady 3. Ten Da Touch NZ	17.8L	$7.50
1/8	10/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Scott Ewen		0	1. Tara Victory NZ 2. Vincenzo 3. Always Be Blakey	7.1L	$0.00

Twisting By Nz (2)3147165x70

Trainer: Joe Pace (Harkness)12 mths 47: 10-8-6

Driver: Adrian Pace

6 yo B H

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: SATIRE FRANCO (NZ)

Stats

Career47: 10-8-6

LTS$77,414.00

BMR1:53.55

TS24: 3-3-4

Win %21.28%

Place %51.06%

Comments

Capable of better than what we have seen in two runs this prep. Two starts back was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track was 6th-8.92 at the bell, beaten 11 m by The Art Of Success (2:01.40) on July 18 at $81. Has the job ahead.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
10/11	01/08/2026	14	NR up to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Blake Pace	1:52.3	6	1. I Am The Storm 2. My Uncle Stan 3. Dance Affair	16.4L	$101.00
7/8	18/07/2026	161	NR 78 to 89	$11,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Adrian Pace	1:53.6	7	1. The Art Of Success 2. Hoorah Philtra 3. Le Belle Bijoux	11.6L	$81.00
3/4	07/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Adrian Pace		0	1. Smoken Ace NZ 2. Ghost Of Time 3. Twisting By NZ	13.8L	$0.00
1/3	27/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m	Good	Adrian Pace		0	1. Twisting By NZ 2. Wotdidusaaay 3. El Boston	0L	$0.00
5/8	07/02/2026	7	NR 70 to 85	$25,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	A Pace	1:57.7	1	1. Ata Rangi 2. Major Art NZ 3. Ghost Of Time	9.2L	$9.50
6/8	31/01/2026	10	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Cranbourne	2080m	Neutral	A Pace	1:56.7	2	1. Ghost Of Time 2. Major Art NZ 3. Ata Rangi	11.7L	$5.50
1/11	21/01/2026	25	NR 60 to 80	$10,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	A Pace	1:57.4	4	1. Twisting By NZ 2. Do It 3. Hugo Rocks	1.2L	$2.80
7/9	27/12/2025	7	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	A Pace	1:51.4	1	1. My Ultimate Barney 2. Sweet Ideal 3. My Uncle Stan	16.2L	$4.00

Followtheace (3)14x716450x

Trainer: Stephen O'donoghue (Kialla)12 mths 20: 7-3-1

Driver: Ryan Sanderson

7 yo B G

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: CULLENS ACE (AUS)

Stats

Career20: 7-3-1

LTS$43,890.00

BMR1:54.80

TS5: 1-0-0

Win %35.00%

Place %55.00%

Comments

Returns after 12 weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into tenth behind Sweet Ideal at this track over 1720m on May 16 at $71. Sure to go well.

Last Starts 30 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/3	09/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		Corey O'donoghue		0	1. Serg Blanco NZ 2. Followtheace 3. Western Sonador	0L	$0.00
2/4	25/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		Corey O'donoghue		0	1. Captain Ravishing 2. Followtheace 3. Serg Blanco NZ	0L	$0.00
10/10	16/05/2026	14	NR up to 105	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Abbey Turnbull	1:51.9	2	1. Sweet Ideal 2. Soap And Bubbles 3. Our Luciano	35.8L	$71.00
5/9	02/05/2026	14	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	1:53.5	2	1. Keayang Renegade 2. Le Belle Bijoux 3. Blake Bolac	12.8L	$21.00
4/12	18/04/2026	28	NR 78 to 89	$17,500.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Abbey Turnbull	1:56.4	5	1. New Shuffle 2. Arrhythmia 3. Le Belle Bijoux	6.9L	$61.00
6/7	21/03/2026	14	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	1:53.5	2	1. Meteor Moth 2. Always Be Blakey 3. Le Belle Bijoux	16.1L	$2.10
1/11	07/03/2026	45	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	1:56.4	4	1. Followtheace 2. Vincenzo 3. Big Sledge Hammer	3.0L	$3.50
7/11	21/01/2026	319	NR 60 to 80	$10,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	1:57.4	7	1. Twisting By NZ 2. Do It 3. Hugo Rocks	12.7L	$12.00

Always Be Blakey (4)x132160445

Trainer: K A Stuart-Mitchell (Wickliffe)12 mths 33: 10-5-3

Driver: James Herbertson

5 yo B G

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: GORGEOUS AN DIVINE (AUS)

Stats

Career33: 10-5-3

LTS$69,225.00

BMR1:52.83

TS19: 6-2-2

Win %30.30%

Place %54.55%

Comments

Didn't do much at the last run, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track was 4th-4.39 at the bell, beaten 10 m by The Art Of Success (2:01.40) on July 18 at $31. Before that was well back in the run when 4th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 7th-9.15 beaten 13 m by Cigano (2:41.60) on July 4 at $23. Has the task ahead.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/8	18/07/2026	14	NR 78 to 89	$11,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:53.6	6	1. The Art Of Success 2. Hoorah Philtra 3. Le Belle Bijoux	10.3L	$31.00
4/8	04/07/2026	14	NR 75 to 88	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jackie Barker	1:56.1	4	1. Cigano 2. Sweet Ideal 3. Let Her Roll	13.5L	$23.00
4/6	20/06/2026	42	NR 78 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	W	James Herbertson	1:53.6	5	1. The Art Of Success 2. Storms Collide 3. Soap And Bubbles	13.4L	$34.00
3/4	09/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Ewa Justice		0	1. Storms Collide 2. Sir Jimmy 3. Always Be Blakey	10L	$0.00
11/12	09/05/2026	21	NR 75 to 88	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:55.6	4	1. Son Of Mac NZ 2. Thestatesman 3. Ten Da Touch NZ	28.7L	$8.00
6/12	18/04/2026	14	NR 78 to 89	$17,500.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Jackie Barker	1:56.4	2	1. New Shuffle 2. Arrhythmia 3. Le Belle Bijoux	9.4L	$14.00
1/10	04/04/2026	14	NR 75 to 88	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:57.8	1	1. Always Be Blakey 2. Alwaysbealady 3. Ten Da Touch NZ	1.4L	$3.10
3/8	10/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	James Herbertson		0	1. Tara Victory NZ 2. Vincenzo 3. Always Be Blakey	20L	$0.00

Thestatesman (5)6828323837

Trainer: Alison Alford (Bolinda)12 mths 50: 7-11-4

Driver: Chris Alford

5 yo B G

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: CLASSIC BLISS (AUS)

Stats

Career50: 7-11-4

LTS$80,200.00

BMR1:54.62

TS33: 3-4-4

Win %14.00%

Place %44.00%

Comments

Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr4) over 1720m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 7th-8.75 beaten 8 m by I Am The Storm (2:) on August 1 at $61. At the run before game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr5) over 2240m at this track was 5th-8.32 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Fairplay (2:41.50) on July 18 at $6.50. Can bounce back.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/11	01/08/2026	14	NR up to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Josh Duggan	1:52.3	4	1. I Am The Storm 2. My Uncle Stan 3. Dance Affair	8.8L	$61.00
3/8	18/07/2026	7	NR 67 to 77	$11,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:56.1	5	1. Fairplay 2. Hittheroadjack NZ 3. Thestatesman	13.4L	$6.50
8/9	11/07/2026	14	NR 70 to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	R	Chris Alford	1:56.6	5	1. Big Sledge Hammer 2. Clymenus NZ 3. Soho Darknstormy	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	1. Good Tobe Locksley 2. Soho Darknstormy 3. Thestatesman	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	1. Dynamitedan 2. Thestatesman 3. Clymenus NZ	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	1. Clymenus NZ 2. Hugo Rocks 3. Thestatesman	9.3L	$4.40
1/3	28/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		Josh Duggan		0	1. Thestatesman 2. Martyr 3. Wotdidusaaay	8L	$0.00
1/5	06/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Chris Alford		0	1. Thestatesman 2. Twisting By NZ 3. Alby Two Chains	2.2L	$0.00

Hittheroadjack Nz (6)0398605221

Trainer: D J Mullan (Melton)12 mths 163: 21-16-14

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan

9 yo B G

Sire: TERROR TO LOVE (NZ)

Dam: BLACKJACKY (NZ)

Stats

Career163: 21-16-14

LTS$184,551.00

BMR1:54.70

TS72: 5-5-3

Win %12.88%

Place %31.29%

Comments

Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 1.5 m (Fr5) at this track (2:41.30) beating Pesci in on July 31 at $3.10. Sure to be in the finish again.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	31/07/2026	6	$5000 last 4 starts	$8,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	S J P O'sullivan	1:55.9	5	1. Hittheroadjack NZ 2. Pesci 3. Ferrigno	1.5L	$3.10
2/8	25/07/2026	7	NR 60 to 71	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	S J P O'sullivan	1:54.5	4	1. Most Exciting 2. Hittheroadjack NZ 3. Keayang Sweetheart	9.4L	$34.00
2/8	18/07/2026	8	NR 67 to 77	$11,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	S J P O'sullivan	1:56.1	1	1. Fairplay 2. Hittheroadjack NZ 3. Thestatesman	9.8L	$41.00
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	1. Le Belle Bijoux 2. Leavemeout 3. Ubetta Knot	26.0L	$21.00
4/6	07/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Ewa Justice		0	1. Wotdidusaaay 2. Goodtime Libby 3. Give Dave A Wave	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	1. Apollostorm 2. Le Cardinal 3. Keayang Payton	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	1. Big Sledge Hammer 2. Kartiare 3. Ozzie Corka	16.3L	$71.00
3/5	16/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Ewa Justice		0	1. Susan Is Her Name 2. Pre Eminant 3. Hittheroadjack NZ	10.6L	$0.00

Most Exciting (7)303x112231

Trainer: Emma Stewart (Cardigan)12 mths 11: 4-2-4

Driver: Mark Pitt

3 yo B C

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: CELEBRITY GUEST (AUS)

Stats

Career11: 4-2-4

LTS$30,470.00

BMR1:54.28

TS7: 2-2-2

Win %36.36%

Place %90.91%

Comments

Racing in great heart. Last start won by 9 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (2:39.40) beating Hittheroadjack in on July 25 at $1.06 at the bell was leading 3.65. Expected to go well.

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	21	NR 60 to 71	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Mark Pitt	1:54.5	1	1. Most Exciting 2. Hittheroadjack NZ 3. Keayang Sweetheart	9.4L	$1.06
3/9	04/07/2026	14	0W/15.0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Mark Pitt	1:52.3	7	1. Le Cardinal 2. Royal Appointment 3. Most Exciting	7.6L	$2.15
2/11	20/06/2026	14	NR 58 to 66	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	W	Mark Pitt	1:52.9	5	1. Miss Ari 2. Most Exciting 3. Galaxy Lass	0.3L	$1.22
2/7	06/06/2026	14	No NR	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Mark Pitt	1:55.2	5	1. Luvtobeuptome 2. Most Exciting 3. Le Cardinal	0.2L	$2.90
1/7	23/05/2026	34	NR 56 to 64	$8,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Mark Pitt	1:56.4	2	1. Most Exciting 2. Our Ultimate Gracy NZ 3. Where Is Woody	8.9L	$1.20
1/7	19/04/2026	144	NR 53 to 58	$7,000.00	Cranbourne	1609m	Neutral	Mark Pitt	1:54.6	4	1. Most Exciting 2. Im Wesley 3. Ya Bottom Dollar	5.4L	$1.10
2/4	31/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Terang	2180m		A Mcdonna		0	1. Seaside Boy 2. Most Exciting 3. Jilliby Dooley	2L	$0.00
1/6	07/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	Ryan Sanderson		0	1. Most Exciting 2. Gidgett Kay 3. Sweet And Gorgeous	28.1L	$0.00

Miss Ari (1)9x110x3111

Trainer: G J Quinlan, D J Quinlan (Drouin West)12 mths 11: 6-0-1

Driver: Jodi Quinlan

4 yo B M

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: MISS DEVILLE (AUS)

Stats

Career11: 6-0-1

LTS$50,462.00

BMR1:52.89

TS5: 2-0-1

Win %54.55%

Place %63.64%

Comments

Comes here in the right form. Won by 4.5 m as favourite (Fr9) at Menangle (1:54.00) beating Ultimate Diva in M on July 18 at $2.20 at the bell was 3rd-2.96. Two runs back won by a head as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at this track (2:45.80) beating Sharp Interest in on July 4 at $1.20 at the bell was 2nd-1.22. Has the ability to take this out.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/10	18/07/2026	14	NR up to 75	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Blake Fitzpatrick	1:54.0	9	1. Miss Ari 2. Ultimate Diva 3. Butter Cup	4.5L	$2.20
1/7	04/07/2026	14	NR 58 to 66	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:59.1	6	1. Miss Ari 2. Sharp Interest 3. Gunforhire	0.2L	$1.20
1/11	20/06/2026	14	NR 58 to 66	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	W	Chris Alford	1:52.9	4	1. Miss Ari 2. Most Exciting 3. Galaxy Lass	0.3L	$5.50
3/8	06/06/2026	392	NR 58 to 66	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:57.1	6	1. Dynamitedan 2. Keayang Sweetheart 3. Miss Ari	9.6L	$3.40
5/7	26/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	Jodi Quinlan		0	1. Luvtobeuptome 2. Apollostorm 3. Midnight Moth	3.7L	$0.00
2/4	17/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Cranbourne	2080m		Chris Alford		0	1. Patiro NZ 2. Miss Ari 3. Bella Louise	0.1L	$0.00
10/10	10/05/2025	7	No NR	$200,000.00	Menangle	2300m	Fast	Chris Alford	1:54.3	8	1. Cool And Classy 2. Soho Americano 3. Sugar Pie Honey	59.4L	$9.00
1/10	03/05/2025	15	No NR	$20,400.00	Menangle	2300m	Fast	Chris Alford	1:54.9	5	1. Miss Ari 2. Beach Diamond 3. Cool And Classy	7.9L	$19.00