Melton Race 1 - Waste Sense Pace
SHEZABLUECHIP (3) is in good form at present. Finished fifth at her latest appearance over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten just 6 metres at the finish. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run and a trip to the winners' circle is not out of the question. FAVOURITEHIGHLIGHT (8) turned in a better run last start when third over 2240m at this track - another beaten 6 metres. Will enjoy a pretty soft run from this draw, with the sprint lane to play a big role. Meets a similar line up so she can play a major role. IMAGUNNARESTNGO (4) must be considered after she finished third over 2080m at Cranbourne five days ago. FREAK OUT (9) is in the mix following a fifth at his most recent appearance over 1720m at this track.

Driver: Gary Pekin
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1690m after showing early speed at Shepparton, at the bell was leading 1.64 beaten 11 m by Mammals Reason (2:03.70) on August 4 at $61. Two runs back 7th (Fr4) over 1720m at this track beaten 21 m by Zu Hoffen (2:07.30) on January 30 at $15. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 04/08/2026 | 186 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $61.00 |
| 7/12 | 30/01/2026 | 17 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 21.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/01/2026 | 16 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 26.6L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 19.2L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/12/2025 | 34 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1145m | W | Gary Pekin | 6 |
| 10.7L | $5.00 | |
| 11/11 | 17/11/2025 | 17 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Riley Pace | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 190.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/09/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | G Pekin | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 01/09/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | G Pekin | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ross Payne
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 2080m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 4th-7.4 beaten 7 m by Pickle It (2:36.60) on August 16 at $11. At the start before game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1609m at Cranbourne was 9th-13.8 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Pickle It (1:58.60) on August 2 at $16. Will make his presence felt.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 16/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 41 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 41 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 14/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 6/6 | 28/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Zac Carroll | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 25/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Zac Carroll | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what she is capable of. Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1710m at Ballarat was 4th-6.38 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Livermere (2:06.00) on August 5 at $4.80. The start before was well back in the run when 5th (Fr4) over 2190m after being wide early at Shepparton, at the bell was 3rd-4.65 beaten 11 m by Miss Hermes (2:44.80) in M on July 28 at $4.33. Capable of testing this field.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 05/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 28/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 11.2L | $4.33 |
| 6/8 | 22/07/2026 | 34 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 18/06/2026 | 3 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Glenn Bull | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $21.00 |
| 8/11 | 15/06/2026 | 6 | NR 36 to 40 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 09/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 04/04/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | J C Brewin | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 27/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Hackett
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth after being driven well back, behind Famous Crimes at this track over 2240m on August 7 at $71. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Pickle It at Cranbourne over 2080m on August 16 at $9.50. Top chance in this line-up.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 16/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 41 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $9.50 |
| 8/8 | 07/08/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Hackett | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 27.1L | $71.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2 m when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:05.50) beating Rocknroll Rambo in on August 12 at $12. Among the chances again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 12/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/08/2026 | 244 | NR up to 39 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/12 | 01/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 2:01.0 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $23.00 |
| 4/12 | 25/11/2025 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/12 | 16/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 42 | $4,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | George Chamouras | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $8.50 |
| 3/11 | 11/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $23.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | S L Rye | 0 |
| 12.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 02/08/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | William Cassell | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr1) over 2100m at Charlton beaten 12 m by Huxham Chubb (2:38.80) in M on August 17 at $41. Before that was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 9th-15.2 beaten 17 m by Dot Ball (1:59.60) on August 2 at $19. This will be too tough.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 17/08/2026 | 15 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/08/2026 | 5 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 17.6L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 9.7L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $101.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:02.6 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $41.00 |
| 11/12 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | NR 38 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 17.6L | $61.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ian Miller
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by a nose (Fr5) at Geelong (2:38.00) beating Roblen Demon in 4yo+ on August 14 at $23. Two runs back 5th (Sr1) over 2200m at Ballarat, beaten 21 m by Typhoon (2:45.10) on July 29 at $31. Might find this beyond him.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 14/08/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | I S Miller | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/07/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | I S Miller | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 21.4L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/07/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | I S Miller | 2:01.4 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | I S Miller | 2:01.9 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/06/2026 | 15 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | I S Miller | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 10.9L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/06/2026 | 23 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | I S Miller | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $61.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | I S Miller | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 04/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | I S Miller | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glenn Bull
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth after being driven well back, behind Dot Ball at Kilmore over 2180m on August 6 at $4.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Wichita Kansas at this track over 2240m on August 12 at $26. Rates highly. Gets her chance to break through.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 12/08/2026 | 6 | NR 39 to 44 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:01.7 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/07/2026 | 34 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:00.8 | 7 |
| 15.4L | $41.00 |
| 3/9 | 17/06/2026 | 13 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Glenn Bull | 2:01.9 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/06/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 24/03/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leilani Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track beaten 14 m by Foregone Conclusion (2:02.60) on August 12 at $17. At his previous start 7th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track beaten 16 m by Talisker Skipper (2:45.10) on July 31 at $16. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 12/08/2026 | 12 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 31/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 16.2L | $16.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/07/2026 | 6 | NR 41 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
| 3/7 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $4.80 |
| 3/10 | 02/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/3 | 12/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 45.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 7th (Sr3) over 1690m at Kilmore beaten 24 m by Beau Beca (2:05.10) in 3yo on August 13 at $81. Two runs back broke in score up and was out of position at the start 8th (Sr3) over 1690m at Kilmore, beaten 50 m by Bay Of Fires (2:01.70) on July 30 at $151. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 24.2L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 48.8L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 34.0L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/07/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:59.8 | 7 |
| 43.0L | $81.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 2:03.6 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $61.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/06/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | S R Clarke | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 29.8L | $101.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |