Melton Race 6 - Irt Pace Final
THE LAST TRIP (7) is flying this campaign with three wins from as many starts, the latest by 11 metres over 2240m at this track. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw. Steps up a level but he is up to the task. LOUGLE (1) was a neck away in third at this track over 2240m last start at his first run back from a spell. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Meeting a deeper field this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. THE NAKED ART (12) is the next elect off a last-start win by a head at this track over 2240m. PICK UP ELVIS (4) showed pleasing improvement last time out when runner-up over 2240m at this track. Has winning claims.

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Good run when 3rd (Sr3) over 2240m at this track beaten a neck by The Naked Art (2:40.60) on August 15 at $6. Watch for another bold run.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 15/08/2026 | 112 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/2 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Connor Clarke | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $1.55 |
| 10/12 | 18/04/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $25,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:52.7 | 6 |
| 26.1L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/04/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | C T Crook | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $1.45 |
| 1/12 | 22/03/2026 | 16 | NR 60 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | C T Crook | 2:02.6 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $1.18 |
| 1/5 | 13/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R P Duffy | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leilani Justice
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Comments
Well beaten last start by The Last Trip, who he meets again; when 35 metres sixth at this track over 2240m in a race on August 15. Not keen.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 15/08/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 37.4L | $101.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $2.80 |
| 3/6 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/07/2026 | 118 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/3 | 30/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 23/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $126.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/03/2026 | 5 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $1.75 |

Driver: Nathan Cahir
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track beaten 25 m by The Last Trip (2:39.40) on August 15 at $51. Two runs back 4th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 10 m by Seaside Boy (2:01.50) on August 8 at $34. Not fancied.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 25.4L | $51.00 |
| 4/11 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $34.00 |
| 6/11 | 01/08/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $101.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/07/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
| 9/10 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Nathan Cahir | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 36.2L | $126.00 |
| 3/4 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Nathan Cahir | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 24/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Nathan Cahir | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Seaside Boy at this track over 1720m on August 8 at $21. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second after being driven well back, behind The Last Trip at this track over 2240m on August 15 at $17. Winning claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $17.00 |
| 6/11 | 08/08/2026 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 27/07/2026 | 226 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/12 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/12/2025 | 9 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 14.9L | $71.00 |
| 7/12 | 26/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.6 | 7 |
| 13.2L | $1.65 |
| 3/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/2 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
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Comments
Well beaten last start by The Last Trip, a rival who she faces again; when 30 metres fifth at this track over 2240m in a race on August 15. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 29.8L | $71.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/08/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $101.00 |
| 1/6 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $3.50 |
| 5/6 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.70 |
| 2/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 15/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
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Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at her last two starts at this course. Placed last start 3rd (Sr2) over 2240m at this track beaten 19 m by The Last Trip (2:39.40) on August 15 at $19. Before that surrendered the lead and finished 2nd (Fr4) over 2190m at Shepparton was 2nd-3.57 at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by Wicked Confession (2:39.40) on August 4 at $2.50. Hard to enthuse in this field.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 15/08/2026 | 11 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 19.6L | $19.00 |
| 2/5 | 04/08/2026 | 17 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $2.50 |
| 5/8 | 18/07/2026 | 11 | NR 67 to 77 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 17.1L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/07/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $2.10 |
| 3/11 | 27/06/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/06/2026 | 20 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $4.40 |
| 1/3 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 03/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Ford
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Comments
Comes here in the right form. Posted a big 11 m win as favourite (Fr5) at this track (2:39.40) beating Pick Up Elvis in on August 15 at $1.08. Two runs back came from midfield and won by 50 m as favourite (Fr7) at this track (1:59.40) beating Don Crunch in 3yo+ on August 1 at $1.07 at the bell was leading 35.86. Major player again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $1.08 |
| 1/10 | 01/08/2026 | 10 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 1:51.8 | 7 |
| 48.6L | $1.07 |
| 1/7 | 22/07/2026 | 543 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 25.8L | $1.08 |
| 2/7 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 25/01/2025 | 9 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:50.9 | 3 |
| 28.6L | $71.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/01/2025 | 141 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 28/08/2024 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $4.20 |

Driver: Glen Craven
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 2240m at this track beaten 11 m by The Naked Art (2:40.60) on August 15 at $61. Two runs back 7th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track beaten 15 m by Seaside Boy (2:01.50) on August 8 at $41. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:55.4 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $61.00 |
| 7/11 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:54.1 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $2.40 |
| 6/7 | 12/07/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $4.33 |
| 1/5 | 30/06/2026 | 3 | NR 50 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $1.20 |
| 4/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 0m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a head (Fr5) at this track (2:40.60) beating Atua Magic in on August 15 at $6.50. Major player again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/11 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $9.50 |
| 8/10 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $51.00 |
| 3/11 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Jackie Barker | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.33 |
| 4/9 | 04/07/2026 | 12 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $41.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/06/2026 | 58 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | N A O'connor | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 23/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Mccallum | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 12 m by The Naked Art (2:40.60) on August 15 at $34. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 3rd (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 6 m by Hittheroadjack (2:41.30) on July 31 at $7.50. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 15/08/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/07/2026 | 11 | $5000 last 4 starts | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $7.50 |
| 7/7 | 20/07/2026 | 15 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 34.2L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 05/07/2026 | 183 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 03/01/2026 | 3 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 5/8 | 31/12/2025 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 19.7L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 22.9L | $0.00 |