Melton Race 8 - Apg Vicbred Super Series (3yo Trotting Colts & Geldings) (3rd Heat)
MUNNY THE MUNSTER (3) had a tough draw when resuming in the Holmfield but is better served by this barrier. Had strong form last time in, heading to the paddock off a Nutrien Classic Sales Final win. Races well second-up so look for big improvement. IDEOLOGY (1) brings a terrific record from SA including wins in his last three outings at Globe Derby. Faces a class test here but he should enjoy the favours from the ace draw. I CHOOSE YOU (5) looks to have returned in good order having come from this barrier for a win by 7.5 metres when resuming at Ballarat. Could take the next step. JET PLANE (2) steps up in grade off a last-start maiden win but he draws to advantage.

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr5) at Globe Derby Park (2:52.20) beating Ima Destroyer in 3yo+ on August 22 at $1.85 at the bell was leading 1. Two runs back won by 6 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at Globe Derby Park (2:50.70) beating Ima Destroyer in 3yo+ on August 15 at $2.30 at the bell was 3rd-7.6. Recent form hard to fault and gets 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $15,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:04.3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.85 |
| 1/7 | 15/08/2026 | 12 | NR up to 48 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:03.2 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $2.30 |
| 1/7 | 03/08/2026 | 9 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:05.4 | 0 |
| 12.1L | $1.60 |
| 2/7 | 25/07/2026 | 210 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:05.9 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:07.0 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $3.90 |
| 6/7 | 20/12/2025 | 12 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:05.5 | 5 |
| 36.0L | $2.30 |
| 4/4 | 02/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Ryan Hryhorec | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 12/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Ryan Hryhorec | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Fitzpatrick
Stats
Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start posted a big 5.5 m win as favourite (Fr4) at Kilmore (2:46.30) beating Uncle Bill in 3yo on August 13 at $1.45 at the bell was leading 6.03. Go well again.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 13/08/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.8 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.45 |
| 3/10 | 24/07/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $3.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/07/2026 | 11 | 3YO | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 25.5L | $71.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/06/2026 | 98 | NR up to 54 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 2:00.7 | 8 |
| 11.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 21.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 17/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 240.5L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 56 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 28.3L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 34L | $0.00 |

Driver: Stacey Towers
Stats
Comments
Resumed when beaten 18 m seventh behind Pastor Dunbar over 1720m in a 3yo G3 on August 22. Expect to see the best from him now.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 22/08/2026 | 84 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Stacey Towers | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 13/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Good | Stacey Towers | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/11 | 30/05/2026 | 11 | No NR | $125,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | S A Towers | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 19.2L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 19/05/2026 | 10 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | S A Towers | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $1.15 |
| 2/8 | 09/05/2026 | 11 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | S A Towers | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/04/2026 | 136 | 0-2 WINs | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | S A Towers | 2:03.1 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $1.10 |
| 4/5 | 16/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | S Towers | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S A Towers | 1:59.4 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $26.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr1) over 2190m after showing early pace at Maryborough beaten 3 m by Truscotts Elegance (2:45.30) in 3yo on August 24 at $12. Before that 4th (Fr6) over 1690m after showing early pace at Kilmore, at the bell was 5th-8.45 beaten 17 m by Champagnes (2:06.00) on August 13 at $51. Finds a few better. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 24/08/2026 | 11 | NR up to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/08/2026 | 15 | NR 45 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 17.1L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Michael Bellman | 2:02.3 | 0 |
| 43.4L | $19.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/07/2026 | 28 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:03.3 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $18.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/06/2026 | 14 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 21/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Bread Angove | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/12 | 10/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 17.7L | $23.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | C N Angove | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 7 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Ballarat (2:07.20) beating Love Me Again in on August 26 at $3.90. Contender.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 26/08/2026 | 127 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $3.90 |
| 1/2 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Billy Muscat | 0 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Billy Muscat | 0 |
| 38L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 21/04/2026 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 49.4L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/04/2026 | 28 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $10.00 |
| 10/12 | 10/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $9,800.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Billy Muscat | 1:59.2 | 0 |
| 171.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/02/2026 | 94 | 3yo 2 WINsAlso eligible NR54 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Billy Muscat | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 55.9L | $5.00 |
| 9/12 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 74.5L | $81.00 |

Driver: Neville Pangrazio
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr6) over 2190m at Shepparton, at the bell was leading 2.61 beaten 4.5 m by Hold That Magic (2:47.70) on July 21 at $3.60. Two runs back 6th (Fr2) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 5th-8.71 beaten 10 m by Brother Mountain (2:06.10) on July 16 at $19. Not as keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 21/07/2026 | 5 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Neville Pangrazio | 2:03.2 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $3.60 |
| 6/7 | 16/07/2026 | 9 | 0-3 WINs (NR 55) | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Neville Pangrazio | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Neville Pangrazio | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 35.4L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/06/2026 | 12 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Neville Pangrazio | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/06/2026 | 12 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Neville Pangrazio | 2:02.6 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $3.90 |
| 3/7 | 31/05/2026 | 11 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Neville Pangrazio | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neville Pangrazio | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neville Pangrazio | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track was 5th-8.74 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Pastor Dunbar (2:04.00) in 3yo G3 on August 22 at $101. At the run before surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.89 beaten 14 m by Unclad (2:49.60) in 3yo on August 8 at $26. Can play a role.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $101.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/08/2026 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.9 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/07/2026 | 9 | 10 0K | $14,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/10 | 22/07/2026 | 9 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 13/07/2026 | 12 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | James Herbertson | 2:02.7 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 01/07/2026 | 13 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | James Herbertson | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.15 |
| 3/4 | 23/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Eddie Conroy | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 120.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following August 5 run. Just managed to hang on and win won by a nose when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Ballarat (2:08.20) beating Deejay Dex in on August 19 at $6 at the bell was 4th-9.47. This race will be harder than that win. Place best.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.6 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 10/10 | 05/08/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 127.7L | $12.00 |
| 7/7 | 27/07/2026 | 4 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 360.7L | $4.60 |
| 5/9 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:59.5 | 7 |
| 25.5L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2026 | 256 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:02.7 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $3.10 |
| 1/3 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 26/10/2025 | 29 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | W | Kerryn Manning | 2:03.8 | 0 |
| 73.9L | $23.00 |
| 3/4 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 34L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 6th (Fr5) over 1690m at Kilmore beaten 5.5 m by Ox Knox (2:08.00) on August 20 at $5. Two runs back won by 5.5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Kilmore (2:49.70) beating Sebs Gal in on August 6 at $2 at the bell was leading 2.44. Finding a few ahead of him.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:01.9 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/08/2026 | 222 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:05.3 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 27/12/2025 | 9 | 10 0K | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/10 | 18/12/2025 | 26 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:03.3 | 5 |
| 35.9L | $2.50 |
| 7/12 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 34.8L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:02.4 | 2 |
| 19.3L | $151.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track beaten 30 m by Pastor Dunbar (2:04.00) in 3yo G3 on August 22 at $151. Two runs back tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head (Fr2) at Maryborough (2:08.90) beating Solotrekk in 3yo+ on July 13 at $15 at the bell was 3rd-4. Facing a tricky assignment.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 30/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Good | T F Patching | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 22/08/2026 | 40 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 31.3L | $151.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/07/2026 | 19 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Liam Older | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $71.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/06/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/06/2026 | 9 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 47.5L | $101.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/06/2026 | 52 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Soft | Liam Older | 2:08.4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/3 | 24/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |