Melton Race 4 - Melton City Council Pace
CROCODILE SOCKS (1) was 10 metres away in second at Riverina Paceway over 1740m last start at his first run back from a spell. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Meets some better types this time but a win is not out of the question. TWISTING BY NZ (6) finished third last time out, beaten 7 metres, in a nice return to form at this track over 2240m. Meets a similar line up so he is capable of taking this out. CLYMENUS NZ (2) didn't do a bad job when fifth over 2240m at this track last time out. Each-way chance. ITH IN REASON (5) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 4 metres at this track over 1720m.

Driver: Nathan Jack
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Having his second run back from a spell. Game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1740m after showing early pace at Riverina Paceway was 2nd-9 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Wicked Confession (2:00.60) on August 14 at $3.40. Can find the frame again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 14/08/2026 | 307 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:51.5 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/5 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 30/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 0m | Good | Joshua Aiken | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 26.4L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 15.7L | $126.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/09/2025 | 63 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $2.60 |
| 3/9 | 05/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
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Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track beaten 9 m by Apollostorm (2:41.60) on August 15 at $41. The start before 7th (Fr8) over 1740m after being wide early at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 2nd-1.5 beaten 19 m by Neptunite (2:03.00) on August 7 at $19. Coming good it seems so worth following up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 15/08/2026 | 8 | NR 67 to 77 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:53.8 | 8 |
| 19.7L | $19.00 |
| 11/11 | 01/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:51.9 | 5 |
| 27.7L | $41.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Aaron Dunn
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Second up after running 5th (Fr2) over 1700m at Horsham, at the bell was 5th-8.4 beaten 15 m by Hot Deal (2:01.60) on July 27 at $16. Others rate better.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 27/07/2026 | 108 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 15.1L | $16.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/04/2026 | 135 | NR 70 to 79 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 39.9L | $16.00 |
| 3/3 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 40.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/12 | 26/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $7.50 |
| 8/12 | 15/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/11/2025 | 17 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 21/10/2025 | 10 | No NR | $12,500.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
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Last start 4th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track beaten 12 m by Words (2:41.00) on August 7 at $9. At his previous start 6th (Sr4) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 11th-15.77 beaten 8 m by I Am The Storm (2:) on August 1 at $151. Encouraging effort last time and can improve further.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 07/08/2026 | 6 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/11 | 01/08/2026 | 255 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $151.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 17.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/11 | 19/11/2025 | 11 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:53.4 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Soft | John Caldow | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/10/2025 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/9 | 10/10/2025 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.20 |

Driver: Donna Castles
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Racing in great heart. Last start posted a big 4 m win when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at this track (2:01.40) beating Sharp Interest in on August 8 at $51. Great chance to make it two in a row.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 08/08/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Donna Castles | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 10.7L | $2.80 |
| 2/11 | 11/07/2026 | 18 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Donna Castles | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/06/2026 | 21 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $3.80 |
| 5/7 | 02/06/2026 | 48 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Michael Bellman | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $4.40 |
| 5/11 | 15/04/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Adrian Pace
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Two back was well beaten into tenth behind I Am The Storm at this track over 1720m on August 1 at $101. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Always Be Blakey at this track over 2240m on August 8 at $31. Sure to play a major role.
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 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Adrian Pace | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $31.00 |
| 10/11 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:52.3 | 6 |
| 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 |
| 11.6L | $81.00 |
| 3/4 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Adrian Pace | 0 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 27/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Adrian Pace | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 1.2L | $2.80 |

Driver: Kate Gath
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Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr5) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 11 m by The Steel Dragon (2:39.50) on August 8 at $14. At the run before game effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-5.32 beaten 13 m by Fairplay (1:59.60) on August 1 at $34. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/11 | 01/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:51.9 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $34.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Jordan Leedham
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Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1720m at this track, beaten 25 m by Fairplay (2:00.50) on August 15 at $51. Two runs back 10th (Sr4) over 1720m at this track beaten 25 m by Fairplay (1:59.60) on August 1 at $61. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | NR 78 to 89 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 27.3L | $51.00 |
| 10/11 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:51.9 | 4 |
| 25.5L | $61.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: James Herbertson
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 2240m at this track, beaten 14 m by Words (2:41.00) on August 7 at $4.80. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 2nd (Fr6) over 2240m at this track beaten 1.5 m by Hittheroadjack (2:41.30) on July 31 at $4.33. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 31/07/2026 | 48 | $5000 last 4 starts | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
| 6/8 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/05/2026 | 92 | NR 80 to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Nathan Cahir | 0 |
| 54.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 27/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/02/2026 | 20 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 3 |
| 11.6L | $23.00 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
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Resumes. At the latest first-up run 5th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, beaten 8 m by Sir Jimmy (1:59.30) on June 21 2025 at $151. Will be better for this run and happy to watch this time.
Last Starts 109 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | 1MW | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $8.50 |
| 9/11 | 25/04/2026 | 8 | NR 72 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 15.9L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/04/2026 | 13 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/04/2026 | 15 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 19.3L | $18.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
| 5/7 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $11.00 |