Melton Race 9 - Hertz Melton Mdn Pace
DIAMOND CHIPP (2) finished second last start, beaten 5 metres at Cranbourne over 1609m. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Leading hope in a similar race. ROBLEN DEMON (5) finished runner-up last time out, beaten a nose, in a far better performance at Geelong over 2100m. Meets a similar line up so he can add to the sound recent effort. RETRO FIT (3) last appeared when tenth over 1710m at Ballarat 12 weeks ago. Expect a better effort to kick off this prep. MOONLIGHT KATE (1) is the best of the rest after finishing fourth over 2100m at Geelong last time out.

Driver: Matthew Whittle
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 2100m at Geelong, at the bell was 5th-8.64 beaten 9 m by Belvu Bandit (2:38.00) in 4yo+ on August 14 at $31. Before that, 6th (Fr5) over 1710m after being wide early at Ballarat, at the bell was 5th-9.85 beaten 19 m by Royal Rockstar (2:06.80) in 4yo+ on August 5 at $101. Expecting a much better run this time.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 14/08/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/08/2026 | 164 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $101.00 |
| 4/5 | 25/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Matthew Whittle | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 22/02/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Matthew Whittle | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 81.0L | $71.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Matthew Whittle | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 05/02/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 45.4L | $13.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Sr3) over 1609m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 3rd-8 beaten 5 m by Mariana (1:57.30) on August 16 at $8.50. Winning claims.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 16/08/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $8.50 |
| 6/10 | 02/08/2026 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/07/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $3.10 |
| 3/6 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Taylor Ford | 0 |
| 14.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 29.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Returns after 12 weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into tenth after being driven well back, behind Fireside at Ballarat over 1710m on August 26 at $126. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 26/08/2026 | 82 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Stacie Carbone | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 18.4L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 05/06/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 30.6L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/05/2026 | 385 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $7.50 |
| 5/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | J F Murphy | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/12 | 30/04/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 84.7L | $151.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/04/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 69.7L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/04/2025 | 8 | NR 45 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 50.8L | $61.00 |
| 7/12 | 26/03/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $21.00 |

Driver: John Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track beaten 19 m by Kings Gallery (2:46.40) in 2yo on August 12 at $31. Two runs back 10th (Fr1) over 2080m after showing early speed at Cranbourne beaten 35 m by Westeria (2:38.90) on August 2 at $3. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 12/08/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 19.4L | $31.00 |
| 1/5 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Slow | John Justice | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 02/08/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.0 | 1 |
| 36.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 12.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 03/07/2026 | 19 | 2YO | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 27.1L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/06/2026 | 30 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 141.1L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/05/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $41.00 |

Driver: Paul Warnock
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr3) over 2100m after showing early pace at Geelong was 2nd-2.66 at the bell, beaten a nose by Belvu Bandit (2:38.00) in 4yo+ on August 14 at $12. With even luck is a winning chance.
Last Starts 14 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 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | P A Warnock | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | P A Warnock | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 23.7L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/07/2026 | 174 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | P A Warnock | 2:00.7 | 5 |
| 25.6L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | P A Warnock | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/11 | 05/02/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | P A Warnock | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $151.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/01/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Fast | P A Warnock | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/01/2026 | 26 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:02.3 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | P A Warnock | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Emmett Brosnan
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 24 days ago at Shepparton over 1690m, and two back 8th (Fr4) over 1690m at Shepparton, beaten 65 m by Esthers Best (2:04.30) on July 21 at $51. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 04/08/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 77.4L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 64.4L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 27.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/07/2026 | 204 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 36.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2190m | Good | Liam Older | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Charlene Gusman | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 15/12/2025 | 13 | NR up to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 230.0L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 61.4L | $81.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
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Comments
Three-year-old filly lining up for the second time. At debut 3rd (Fr4) over 2240m at this track beaten 8 m by Fantasy Flight (2:43.70) in 3yo on August 21 at $6. Not keen on her chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 21/08/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Slow | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |