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Melton Race 8 - Des Benger - Celebrating 50 Years Of Service Trot

MAJESTIC MONARCH (8) finished third two starts ago then registered a comfortable victory last time out, scoring by 12 metres over 2180m at Kilmore. Can settle just behind them and wait on the sprint lane. Big chance in a similar assignment. STRAIGHT TO THETOP (4) finished fifth last start, beaten 13 metres at Shepparton over 1690m. Expect her to pose a serious challenge. EL TORNADO (3) is in the mix following a respectable third at his most recent appearance over 2200m at Ballarat. SHES SKY HIGH (6) is the best of the rest after finishing fifth over 2240m at this track last time out.

Race Time:11:21 AM

Friday, August 28, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:OCAST

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:2240m

Steady Dream (1)0852267386

Trainer: Jess Tubbs (Myrniong)12 mths 34: 3-3-4

Driver: Craig Demmler

4 yo B M

Sire: VOLSTEAD (USA)

Dam: SWEDE DREAMS (SWE)

Stats

Career34: 3-3-4

LTS$16,260.00

BMR2:00.70

TS13: 1-3-2

Win %8.82%

Place %29.41%

Comments

Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 2240m at this track, beaten 30 m by Adelaide Red (2:48.50) on August 21 at $126. Two runs back was well back in the run when 8th (Fr3) over 2190m at Maryborough, well beaten by Poppy Popstar (2:47.90) on August 3 at $13. Not on current form.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/8	21/08/2026	18	1-3 WINs	$6,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Craig Demmler	2:01.0	7	1. Adelaide Red 2. Keayang Minnesota 3. Harperseven	31.6L	$126.00
8/8	03/08/2026	3	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Maryborough	2190m	Neutral	Craig Demmler	2:03.4	3	1. Poppy Popstar 2. Boutika 3. Metro Swish NZ	146.8L	$13.00
3/10	31/07/2026	7	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Craig Demmler	1:59.8	3	1. At The Distance 2. Met With A Shrug 3. Steady Dream	14.9L	$8.00
7/7	24/07/2026	7	NR up to 44	$5,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Craig Demmler	2:06.3	3	1. Shezalover 2. Nuclear Attitude 3. Lavengers Boy	11.3L	$2.20
6/6	17/07/2026	21	NR up to 49	$5,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Craig Demmler	2:01.5	3	1. Fling It Rainbow 2. Silent Reverie 3. The Fiery Sunset	112.1L	$2.70
2/9	26/06/2026	14	NR 45 to 50	$6,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Craig Demmler	2:02.2	2	1. Spirited Lass 2. Steady Dream 3. Met With A Shrug	7.3L	$6.00
3/4	06/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	J A Tubbs		0	1. Maori Tattoo 2. Iberian 3. Steady Dream	11.7L	$0.00
1/5	01/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Greg Sugars		0	1. Steady Dream 2. Sambezia 3. Calders Revenge	5.7L	$0.00

Shaq The Anvil (2)7966820391

Trainer: Shane Hoban (Toolern Vale)12 mths 50: 5-4-4

Driver: Ross Payne

6 yo B G

Sire: ORLANDO VICI (FR)

Dam: TOP OF THE ANVILS (NZ)

Stats

Career50: 5-4-4

LTS$46,025.00

BMR2:00.34

TS5: 0-0-1

Win %10.00%

Place %26.00%

Comments

Brings the right form to the table. Won by 6 m when quickly away, (Fr4) at Ballarat (2:47.90) beating Joe Lou in on August 19 at $5 at the bell was leading 2.75. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr7) over 2240m at this track, well beaten by Spirited Lass (2:50.10) on June 26 at $12. Prefer to watch at this level.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	19/08/2026	54	NR up to 47	$5,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	John Caldow	2:02.8	4	1. Shaq The Anvil 2. Joe Lou 3. Snickers Express	6.7L	$5.00
9/9	26/06/2026	12	NR 45 to 50	$6,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	John Caldow	2:02.2	7	1. Spirited Lass 2. Steady Dream 3. Met With A Shrug	99.9L	$12.00
3/8	14/06/2026	10	NR up to 49	$4,000.00	Cranbourne	1609m	Neutral	John Caldow	2:00.3	3	1. Spirited Lass 2. Mista Walker 3. Shaq The Anvil	8.2L	$5.00
10/10	04/06/2026	14	NR 48 to 53	$6,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	W	John Caldow	2:04.1	2	1. Te Amo 2. Deejay Dex 3. Gatesys Mate	150.8L	$8.50
2/10	21/05/2026	13	NR 47 to 51	$6,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	John Caldow	2:05.5	3	1. Sammy Haller 2. Shaq The Anvil 3. Deep Love NZ	1.9L	$10.00
8/12	08/05/2026	40	NR up to 49	$6,000.00	Charlton	2100m	Neutral	S F Hoban	2:01.5	3	1. Connies President NZ 2. Ataboy Charlie 3. Champagnes	62.6L	$12.00
2/4	28/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		S F Hoban		0	1. Gee Cee Calder 2. Shaq The Anvil 3. Scar	3L	$0.00
3/4	19/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Geelong	2100m		S F Hoban		0	1. El Bravo 2. Jack Sprat 3. Shaq The Anvil	11L	$0.00

El Tornado (3)511x893843

Trainer: D J Burns (Haddon)12 mths 9: 2-0-2

Driver: Damien Burns

4 yo B G

Sire: ALDEBARAN EAGLE (USA)

Dam: EL GELATO (NZ)

Stats

Career9: 2-0-2

LTS$10,040.00

BMR2:03.33

TS1: 0-0-1

Win %22.22%

Place %44.44%

Comments

Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Roseofthewinds at Ballarat over 2200m on July 23 at $12. Then a handy effort when a close third behind Zarski at Ballarat over 2200m on August 26 at $26. Winning chance with even luck.

Last Starts 2 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	26/08/2026	34	NR up to 59	$6,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Damien Burns	2:02.3	1	1. Zarski 2. Im Havintotrot 3. El Tornado	0.2L	$26.00
4/9	23/07/2026	20	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Damien Burns	1:59.5	4	1. Roseofthewinds 2. Night Flight 3. Im Eddie	23.1L	$12.00
8/11	03/07/2026	7	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Damien Burns	2:00.9	4	1. Thats Dudley 2. Lady Manche 3. Shonee	13.8L	$13.00
3/10	26/06/2026	15	NR up to 59	$6,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Damien Burns	1:59.6	1	1. Hillwinsome 2. Queen Of Sees 3. El Tornado	5.6L	$8.00
2/3	23/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Ballarat	2200m		Robert Mccartney		0	1. Elle Perfecto 2. El Tornado 3. Ollies Dream	0.2L	$0.00
9/10	11/06/2026	11	NR 49 to 54	$6,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Damien Burns	2:01.3	3	1. Dels Destiny NZ 2. Off Your Faceski 3. Romantic Nina	52.8L	$3.80
8/8	31/05/2026	746	NR 52 to 56	$6,000.00	Maryborough	1690m	Neutral	Damien Burns	1:59.5	3	1. With Aplomb 2. Watch And Act 3. Dels Destiny NZ	172.4L	$4.40
1/4	24/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		Damien Burns		0	1. El Tornado 2. Nedza Thriller 3. Champagne Gemma	10L	$0.00
1/9	15/05/2024	19		$7,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	C A Alford	2:04.8	2	1. El Tornado 2. I Am Hellbound 3. Majic Valley	3.6L	$2.10

Straight To Thetop (4)32366x1275

Trainer: Cameron Maggs (Kialla)12 mths 51: 7-4-9

Driver: Cameron Maggs

5 yo B M

Sire: PEAK DNK (AUS)

Dam: PARALLEL LINES (AUS)

Stats

Career51: 7-4-9

LTS$35,380.00

BMR2:00.70

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %13.73%

Place %39.22%

Comments

Recent form below what she is capable of. Backing up quickly after 5th (Fr5) over 1690m after showing early speed at Shepparton was 2nd-4.22 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Kennys Son (2:04.10) on August 25 at $2.90. The start before 7th (Fr4) over 1690m after showing early pace at Kilmore, beaten 8 m by Ox Knox (2:08.00) on August 20 at $6. Deserves another chance.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/6	25/08/2026	5	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	Cameron Maggs	1:58.2	5	1. Kennys Son 2. Jilliby Topgun 3. Jessicas Story	13.2L	$2.90
7/7	20/08/2026	7	NR 55 to 59	$6,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	Cameron Maggs	2:01.9	4	1. Ox Knox 2. Amour Maternal 3. Call Me Jack	8.7L	$6.00
2/10	13/08/2026	9	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Leigh Sutton	2:01.4	3	1. Buslin Brody 2. Straight To Thetop 3. Majestic Monarch	0.1L	$4.33
1/10	04/08/2026	89	No NR	$6,000.00	Shepparton	2190m	Neutral	Tasmyn Potter	2:04.6	0	1. Straight To Thetop 2. Jackies Gift 3. Van Doren	0.2L	$3.70
6/11	07/05/2026	21	NR 42 to 46	$4,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Cameron Maggs	2:03.1	5	1. Paris Jamilla 2. Calabasas 3. Majestic Charma	19.9L	$4.20
6/8	16/04/2026	17	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Tasmyn Potter	2:03.3	5	1. Paris Jamilla 2. Ahundredplus 3. Tipple Time	13.1L	$1.30
3/6	02/11/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		C Maggs		0	1. Lizzies Son 2. Derek The Jet 3. Straight To Thetop	18L	$0.00
2/2	17/10/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		C Maggs		0	1. Maoris Mac 2. Straight To Thetop	5L	$0.00

Buslin Brody (5)2835724214

Trainer: Anthony (Tony) Xiriha (Pipers Creek)12 mths 151: 17-17-16

Driver: Joe Attard

11 yo B G

Sire: RED SAMURAI (AUS)

Dam: SPINSTER CLARE (AUS)

Stats

Career151: 17-17-16

LTS$108,050.00

BMR1:59.80

TS22: 0-3-4

Win %11.26%

Place %33.11%

Comments

Last start 4th (Sr1) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 18 m by Majestic Monarch (2:44.50) on August 20 at $17. Two runs back won by a nose (Fr2) at Kilmore (2:44.40) beating Straight To Thetop in on August 13 at $8. Capable of taking this out.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/10	20/08/2026	7	NR 50 to 54	$6,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Joe Attard	2:01.4	1	1. Majestic Monarch 2. Tweedledee NZ 3. Aldebaran Jazmine	18.3L	$17.00
1/10	13/08/2026	6	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Joe Attard	2:01.4	2	1. Buslin Brody 2. Straight To Thetop 3. Majestic Monarch	0.1L	$8.00
2/10	07/08/2026	8	NR 48 to 52	$6,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Joe Attard	1:58.4	1	1. Ox Knox 2. Buslin Brody 3. Flyin Time	2.9L	$23.00
4/10	30/07/2026	8	NR 49 to 53	$6,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	Joe Attard	1:58.4	2	1. Distant Sun 2. Ox Knox 3. Jessicas Story	21.7L	$6.50
2/7	22/07/2026	13	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Joe Attard	2:03.3	2	1. Scar 2. Buslin Brody 3. Life On The Hill	1.2L	$9.00
7/10	09/07/2026	8	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Joe Attard	2:00.1	2	1. Paris Kay 2. Keayang Tweetybird 3. Night Flight	42.0L	$17.00
3/6	11/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Brent White		0	1. Always Skye High 2. Spirited Gigi 3. Buslin Brody	3L	$0.00
4/6	17/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Ben Xiriha		0	1. Illawong Stardust 2. Luvski 3. Sunsup	13L	$0.00

Shes Sky High (6)3577254965

Trainer: T Abela (Balliang)12 mths 36: 4-4-6

Driver: Chris Alford

4 yo B M

Sire: SKYVALLEY (NZ)

Dam: PEGGYHALL (AUS)

Stats

Career36: 4-4-6

LTS$36,811.00

BMR2:01.00

TS10: 0-1-2

Win %11.11%

Place %38.89%

Comments

Last start 5th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, beaten 23 m by Majaro Girl (2:47.70) in M on August 21 at $12. At the start before 6th (Fr2) over 2180m after showing early speed at Kilmore, beaten 25 m by Sebastians Waiting (2:44.80) on August 6 at $21. This looks a suitable assignment.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/9	21/08/2026	15	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Blake Pace	2:00.5	1	1. Majaro Girl 2. Miss Muscle 3. Dreams Of Love	23.9L	$12.00
6/7	06/08/2026	8	NR 56 to 64	$6,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Kyle Marshall	2:01.7	2	1. Sebastians Waiting 2. Distant Sun 3. Karbine	25.9L	$21.00
9/9	29/07/2026	45	NR up to 55	$6,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Good	Tasmyn Potter	2:00.1	2	1. Champagnes 2. No Telling Heather 3. Metro Swish NZ	45.2L	$3.60
3/3	20/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Geelong	2100m		Tyrone Abela		0	1. Ringer Wells 2. Distant Sun 3. Shes Sky High	0L	$0.00
4/7	14/06/2026	9	NR up to 59	$7,000.00	Cranbourne	2080m	Neutral	Chris Alford	2:02.0	6	1. Rarity Rock 2. Paris Kay 3. Te Amo	13.0L	$4.40
5/9	05/06/2026	6	0W/15 0K stake	$7,000.00	Geelong	2100m	Neutral	Jackie Barker	1:59.7	1	1. Carla Pixie NZ, With Aplomb 3. Leanne Leeann	25.9L	$7.50
2/11	30/05/2026	6	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jackie Barker	1:57.9	5	1. Johns Boy NZ 2. Shes Sky High 3. Kamaran	9.7L	$6.00
2/3	11/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		R J Gleeson		0	1. Hillwinsome 2. Shes Sky High 3. Calabasas	2L	$0.00

Floating Mountain (7)18457x2536

Trainer: Graeme Whittle (Coimadai)12 mths 131: 12-22-21

Driver: Matthew Whittle

9 yo BR BL G

Sire: SKYVALLEY (NZ)

Dam: KYVALLEY DIVA (NZ)

Stats

Career131: 12-22-21

LTS$98,615.00

BMR2:00.30

TS27: 1-10-2

Win %9.16%

Place %41.98%

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track beaten 18 m by Kyvalley Michael (2:47.00) on August 21 at $26. At the start before good run when 3rd (Fr4) over 2100m after showing early pace at Geelong was 5th-7.97 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Hallebesofine (2:38.10) on August 14 at $12. Among the leading players.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/8	21/08/2026	7	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Matthew Whittle	2:00.0	3	1. Kyvalley Michael NZ 2. The Sky Is The Limit 3. Scar	18.7L	$26.00
3/8	14/08/2026	7	NR up to 59	$6,000.00	Geelong	2100m	Neutral	Matthew Whittle	2:01.2	4	1. Hallebesofine 2. Scar 3. Floating Mountain	4.5L	$12.00
5/10	07/08/2026	7	NR up to 59	$7,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Matthew Whittle	1:59.9	4	1. Spirited Lass 2. Acool Investment 3. Dels Destiny NZ	15.4L	$51.00
2/6	31/07/2026	112	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Matthew Whittle	2:00.2	1	1. The Sky Is The Limit 2. Floating Mountain 3. Romantic Nina	3.1L	$26.00
2/3	25/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m	Good	Matthew Whittle		0	1. Jays All That 2. Floating Mountain 3. Ahundredplus	0.1L	$0.00
7/9	10/04/2026	7	NR 55 or better	$8,000.00	Maryborough	2190m	Neutral	Matthew Whittle	2:02.2	1	1. Im Above The Law 2. Gee Cee Calder 3. Our Marvella NZ	17.1L	$26.00
5/12	03/04/2026	11	No NR	$6,000.00	Stawell	2180m	Neutral	Matthew Whittle	2:05.7	0	1. Kamaran 2. Fremarks Peggy 3. Im Above The Law	34.6L	$19.00
2/5	26/07/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		Matthew Whittle		0	1. April Sun 2. Floating Mountain 3. Jungle Spider	1L	$0.00

Majestic Monarch (1)x1137x7x31

Trainer: Graham Lyon (Kyabram)12 mths 27: 3-3-8

Driver: Nathan Jack

5 yo BR BL G

Sire: MAJESTIC SON (CAN)

Dam: SHEZA AMASON (AUS)

Stats

Career27: 3-3-8

LTS$31,078.00

BMR2:01.40

TS4: 0-2-0

Win %11.11%

Place %51.85%

Comments

Last start won by 12 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Kilmore (2:44.50) beating Tweedledee in on August 20 at $1.55. Looks hard to beat again.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/10	20/08/2026	7	NR 50 to 54	$6,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	James Herbertson	2:01.4	4	1. Majestic Monarch 2. Tweedledee NZ 3. Aldebaran Jazmine	12.1L	$1.55
3/10	13/08/2026	448	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Nathan Jack	2:01.4	3	1. Buslin Brody 2. Straight To Thetop 3. Majestic Monarch	2.4L	$31.00
3/6	06/08/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m	Good	Damian Wilson		0	1. Van Nostrand 2. Jilliby Topgun 3. Majestic Monarch	10.5L	$0.00
3/3	23/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m	Good	Nathan Jack		0	1. Vici Bloom 2. Thunda Struck 3. Majestic Monarch	16L	$0.00
7/8	22/05/2025	142	NR up to 59	$7,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Dennis Paton	2:01.5	6	1. Romantic Nina 2. Boutika 3. Hes Themightyspin	66.3L	$13.00
7/8	31/12/2024	7	0W/15 0K stake	$8,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ryan Backhouse	1:58.5	2	1. Aldebaran Brooke 2. Kyvalleyhoneybunny 3. Aldebaran Demi	48.9L	$11.00
3/11	24/12/2024	14	NR 50 to 59	$7,000.00	Shepparton	2190m	Neutral	Dennis Paton	1:59.7	2	1. Royal Charlotte 2. Used To Be A Maid 3. Majestic Monarch	14.5L	$14.00
1/8	10/12/2024	13	0-1 WIN	$6,000.00	Shepparton	2190m	Neutral	Dennis Paton	2:04.3	1	1. Majestic Monarch 2. Flyin Time 3. Wallis	0.1L	$5.00