Melton Race 6 - Apg Vicbred Super Series (3yo Trotting Colts & Geldings) (1st Heat)
KEAYANG BAZLENKA (4) hasn't raced since breaking in the NSW Derby in May but was terrific in recording a string of big wins late last season including both the Vicbred and Breeders Crown finals at this circuit and distance. Readied with a trial win and with manners will be tough to stop. HOWDY MATE (1) did a good job for fourth from a tough second row draw in the Holmfield last start. Had good form prior including back-to-back wins at this circuit and distance and he should get his chance from the inside draw. THE PREACHER (2) wasn't far behind HOWDY MATE in the Holmfield where he too started on the back lime. Led for an easy fresh win here prior so can take advantage of a much better draw. SUPERIOR STRIDE (6) may need a touch of luck from this barrier but must be respected after scoring last start by a neck at Menangle.

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr5) over 1720m at this track was 9th-17.48 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Pastor Dunbar (2:04.00) in 3yo G3 on August 22 at $9.50. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 2240m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was leading 1.32 beaten 3.5 m by Unclad (2:49.60) in 3yo on August 8 at $1.70. Player from the ace draw.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 08/08/2026 | 21 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.9 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | NR 68 to 80 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.33 |
| 7/8 | 27/06/2026 | 28 | NR 69 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 14.2L | $4.40 |
| 3/11 | 30/05/2026 | 21 | No NR | $125,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 21.6L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 19.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Craig Demmler | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track was 6th-9.85 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Pastor Dunbar (2:04.00) in 3yo G3 on August 22 at $4.60. Showed ability the race before when he posted a big 11 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:48.30) beating Met With A Shrug in on August 12 at $1.60 at the bell was leading 4.13. Expected to go well from a low draw.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 22/08/2026 | 10 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 12/08/2026 | 65 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $1.60 |
| 1/3 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Slow | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 08/06/2026 | 9 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Warragul | 2627m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.4 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $1.55 |
| 2/11 | 30/05/2026 | 11 | No NR | $125,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Chris Alford | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 19.2L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 19/05/2026 | 12 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Chris Alford | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/05/2026 | 145 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.9 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 2180m at Kilmore was 6th-9.12 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Pass The Salt (2:49.70) on August 6 at $151. Two runs back 5th (Fr2) over 2190m at Shepparton beaten 50 m by Fritsch (2:50.60) on July 28 at $101. This looks a sterner test.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 06/08/2026 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Corey Bell | 2:05.3 | 6 |
| 13.9L | $151.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/07/2026 | 6 | 0-3 WINs (NR55) | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Daniel Mannix | 2:05.4 | 2 |
| 49.9L | $101.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Good | Daniel Mannix | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:04.7 | 2 |
| 30.3L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 02/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Daniel Mannix | 2:03.4 | 6 |
| 20.7L | $151.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/06/2026 | 20 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $101.00 |
| 1/3 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ashley Manton | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Returns after four months in the paddock. Ran only once last campaign, breaking when well beaten into sixth after showing early speed, behind Pastor Dunbar at Menangle over 2300m in a 3yo G1 on May 9 at $1.20. Smart colt who can return to his winning ways.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 09/05/2026 | 147 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jason Lee | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 46.6L | $1.20 |
| 1/4 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $1.25 |
| 1/7 | 03/12/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $1.22 |
| 1/12 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:02.4 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $1.60 |
| 1/7 | 31/10/2025 | 125 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:03.7 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $1.28 |

Driver: John Meade
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr3) over 2190m after showing early speed at Maryborough, beaten 14 m by Truscotts Elegance (2:45.30) in 3yo on August 24 at $151. Before that 8th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track beaten 60 m by Unclad (2:49.60) in 3yo on August 8 at $151. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 24/08/2026 | 16 | NR up to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/08/2026 | 15 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 57.8L | $151.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | J F Meade | 0 |
| 32.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2026 | 12 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Paddy Meade | 2:03.1 | 7 |
| 67.7L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/07/2026 | 16 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Paddy Meade | 2:03.9 | 0 |
| 88.4L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Paddy Meade | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 26/06/2026 | 9 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Paddy Meade | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 121.6L | $126.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Paddy Meade | 2:05.8 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $14.00 |

Driver: Ashleigh Delosa
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a neck as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Menangle (2:52.60) beating Itzfergietime in on August 18 at $1.20. Go well again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 18/08/2026 | 45 | NR up to 68 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.20 |
| 1/7 | 12/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ashleigh Delosa | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | 3&4YO | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 16.7L | $21.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Rickie Alchin | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 13/06/2026 | 25 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 18.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/05/2026 | 10 | NMT2Ws/TS | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 19.2L | $1.75 |
| 5/8 | 09/05/2026 | 4 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:57.6 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $26.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Finished up last campaign with a win at Bendigo, started this campaign was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr4) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.44 beaten 8 m by The Sky Is The Limit (2:08.50) on July 31 at $3.30. Then last outing 6th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 7th-13.73 beaten 19 m by Unclad (2:49.60) in 3yo on August 8 at $8. Looking to others.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 08/08/2026 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.9 | 4 |
| 19.7L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 31/07/2026 | 79 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $3.30 |
| 1/3 | 25/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 13/05/2026 | 20 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 09/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/12 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | 2-4 WINs | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 23.4L | $7.50 |
| 9/9 | 16/04/2026 | 6 | 2-3 WINs | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:02.8 | 6 |
| 48.6L | $14.00 |
| 11/11 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | 2-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 134.4L | $7.50 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 13 days ago at this track over 1720m, before that 3rd (Sr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 4th-7.26 beaten 10 m by Unclad (2:49.60) in 3yo on August 8 at $13. Place best.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 31.9L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/08/2026 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/07/2026 | 9 | 10 0K | $14,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 22/07/2026 | 84 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $4.20 |
| 1/3 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 42.3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 29/04/2026 | 9 | , 100K | $14,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 57.7L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/04/2026 | 149 | , 100K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Fr5) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 24 m by Truscotts Elegance (2:45.30) in 3yo on August 24 at $4.80. Before that 5th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track was 2nd-1.32 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Unclad (2:49.60) in 3yo on August 8 at $101. Not keen.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 24/08/2026 | 16 | NR up to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 24.0L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 08/08/2026 | 15 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 18.4L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/07/2026 | 12 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:03.1 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $14.00 |
| 9/9 | 12/07/2026 | 16 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:03.9 | 0 |
| 346.1L | $51.00 |
| 4/12 | 26/06/2026 | 9 | 10 0K | $14,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/06/2026 | 30 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:04.1 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $19.00 |
| 1/5 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | J F Meade | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | J F Meade | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |