Melton Race 5 - Nevele R Stud Pace
I AM THE STORM (9) is in great form this campaign with three wins and zero minor placings. Kept the ball rolling last time when fourth over 2240m at this track. Meets a similar line up so he is capable of continuing his outstanding form. LAMBRO MACH (6) was responsible for a good effort at his latest appearance to get home by a narrow margin over 2240m at this track on August 7. Taking on a better line-up this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. OLLIES THE BOSS (1) can break his way into the winner's list after registering a sequence of three top-three finishes, the latest at this track two weeks ago. MIGHTY JOLT (5) is the best of the rest after finishing fourth over 2240m at this track last time out.

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing second behind King Saint at Shepparton over 2190m on July 28 at $1.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Words at this track over 2240m on August 7 at $5. Drawn to advantage and among the chances again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 07/08/2026 | 10 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/07/2026 | 17 | NR 57 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $1.60 |
| 2/10 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Kate Gath | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 7/11 | 27/06/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 37.0L | $14.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/06/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/06/2026 | 165 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $16.00 |
| 3/3 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 20.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 10.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 1660m at Hamilton, beaten 14 m by Keayang Viper (2:01.20) on August 10 at $9. At the run before 4th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 7th-13.26 beaten 9 m by Rocknroll Willow (2:40.40) on August 1 at $19. Expected to do better this time.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 10/08/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Slow | Rory Coverdale | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/11 | 01/08/2026 | 20 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/07/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:00.2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
| 3/7 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $9.50 |
| 2/2 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 20/06/2026 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Ewa Justice | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $3.60 |
| 4/9 | 11/06/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 21.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Ewen
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track beaten 19 m by Always Be Blakey (2:41.30) on August 8 at $61. Before that was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 7th-15.18 beaten 18 m by Most Exciting (2:39.40) on July 25 at $23. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 19.6L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 24.5L | $71.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 20.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr4) over 2300m after showing early pace at Menangle beaten 25 m by Wicked Wizard (2:43.90) in 4yo+ on August 1 at $14. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 9th (Fr1) over 2300m after showing early pace at Menangle, at the bell was 3rd-3.96 beaten 13 m by Quiet Storm (2:42.80) on July 25 at $16. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | R | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 25.8L | $14.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $16.00 |
| 10/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:51.0 | 8 |
| 112.7L | $41.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 1:52.7 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Jorja Daskalovski | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr4) over 2240m at this track, beaten 35 m by Apollostorm (2:40.70) on June 27 at $19. Before that, 6th (Sr2) over 2200m at Ballarat beaten 11 m by Dance Affair (2:40.10) on June 11 at $2.15. Rates highly and is well-placed to take this out.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Slow | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/11 | 27/06/2026 | 16 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 33.1L | $19.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/06/2026 | 75 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $2.15 |
| 1/5 | 25/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Riley Pace | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/11 | 28/03/2026 | 20 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 11/12 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR 70 or better | $20,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:05.1 | 2 |
| 32.1L | $2.10 |
| 1/11 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $41.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 1.5 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at this track (2:44.70) beating Bulletproof Kid in on August 7 at $1.80. Sure to be prominent.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 07/08/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $1.80 |
| 5/11 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:52.3 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/07/2026 | 13 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/07/2026 | 2 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $3.10 |
| 5/8 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Riley Mitchell | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 36.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/06/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $9.00 |
| 1/4 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Damian Wilson
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Comments
Has been mixing her form of late, most recently 4th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-3.59 beaten 11 m by Star Vision (2:42.40) on August 1 at $31. Before that 9th (Fr4) over 1720m at this track, beaten 21 m by Enjoy Life (2:00.20) on July 25 at $34. Needs to do more. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $31.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/07/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 21.2L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 75 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Damian Wilson | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $12.00 |
| 11/11 | 13/06/2026 | 175 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 27.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/3 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 16 m by Apollostorm (2:41.60) on August 15 at $23. Before that was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 2138m at Albion Park beaten 25 m by Heza Punk Rocker (2:29.80) in 4yo+ on August 1 at $71. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | NR 67 to 77 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/08/2026 | 4 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:52.8 | 6 |
| 27.2L | $71.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/07/2026 | 5 | NR 70 to 99 | $10,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tamara Battle | 1:50.4 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/07/2026 | 2 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 99 | $10,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 99 | $10,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:51.9 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/5 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when fourth at this track on August 8. Won the start before at this track on August 1. Good enough to take this out.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $1.25 |
| 1/11 | 01/08/2026 | 56 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:52.3 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $3.60 |
| 1/10 | 06/06/2026 | 19 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $1.25 |
| 1/7 | 18/05/2026 | 284 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $1.35 |
| 2/4 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 23L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 07/08/2025 | 152 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $1.14 |
| 9/10 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Menangle | 2400m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.9 | 10 |
| 38.1L | $101.00 |