Melton Race 1 - Mimosa Homes Free For All
HOORAH PHILTRA (4) did a good job to come from one spot wider for third in the Caduceus Classic last week. He's been in terrific form having only once missed a place 11 starts for this stable including three wins at this circuit and distance. Strong claims. CATCH A WAVE (11) has been struggling to find his best but was only 2m behind HOORAH PHILTRA after drawing wide last week. If things go his way from the back row he is dangerous. SIR JIMMY (10) has had no luck of late, held up last week and caught wide prior. Recorded a series of wins or placings before that and strikes at 50 per cent at this circuit and distance so is worth another chance. WORDS NZ (2) has been good in recording a win and two placings in three starts since switching from NZ, all from tougher barriers. This is stronger but he draws to be competitive. METEOR MOTH (9) has won three of four previous third-up attempts so could show more.

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m second behind Hitch To His Star at this track over 2240m last start. Before that was beaten a neck second again at this track over 1720m same class on August 29. His consistency deserves respect.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $2.70 |
| 2/11 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $4.20 |
| 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 |
| 1/5 | 13/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R P Duffy | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Good run when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Fairplay at this track over 1720m on August 15 at $6. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third behind Soho Darknstormy at this track over 1720m on August 29 at $3.60. From a low draw can play a role again.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 15/08/2026 | 8 | NR 78 to 89 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/08/2026 | 91 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | FFA | $30,490.00 | Alexandra Park | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 1:58.40 | 6 |
| 41.0L | $15.30 |
| 5/12 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | R53 | $29,170.00 | Alexandra Park | 2200m | Neutral | Andre Poutama | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 17/04/2026 | 28 | R44 TO R50 | $11,630.00 | Alexandra Park | 1700m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |

Driver: Matthew Craven
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1680m after racing wide at Terang was 7th-10.3 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Sweet Ideal (2:01.70) on August 30 at $3.50. Two runs back came from midfield and won by a head as favourite (Fr3) at this track (1:59.80) beating Young Bluey in on December 6 at $2.50 at the bell was leading.5m on the pegs. Fitter so expect to see a better run.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 30/08/2026 | 267 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $3.50 |
| 2/5 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 06/12/2025 | 15 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:52.1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 21/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 95 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/11 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:51.2 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/11/2025 | 12 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:51.4 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 20/10/2025 | 44 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr5) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track beaten 3.5 m by Smoken Ace (1:58.30) in G3 on September 12 at $15. Can improve. Can continue the good form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:50.7 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $15.00 |
| 6/12 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 15.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NR 78 to 89 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $8.50 |
| 2/11 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR 78 to 89 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | M F Blackmore | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Eight-year-old entire showed improvement last time. Won by a head as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at Swan Hill (2:03.80) beating Telemachus in on September 8 at $1.50. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into fourth after a quick start, behind Day Two at Riverina Paceway over 1740m on September 4 at $8. Doubt he is up to this.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 08/09/2026 | 4 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.50 |
| 4/7 | 04/09/2026 | 13 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Matthew Newberry | 1:50.8 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $8.00 |
| 12/12 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:52.0 | 6 |
| 33.1L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 13.1L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 01/08/2026 | 8 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Matthew Newberry | 1:51.9 | 7 |
| 19.3L | $61.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Matthew Newberry | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 1/4 | 30/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | John Newberry | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | John Newberry | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Sr4) over 2138m at Albion Park beaten 10 m by Fernco Nel (2:29.80) in 4yo+ on August 20 at $12. Before that was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr4) over 1660m at Albion Park, beaten 5 m by Attachment (1:55.40) in 4yo+ on August 15 at $15. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 20/08/2026 | 5 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:51.9 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/07/2026 | 106 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:53.1 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 | |
| 2/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 100 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.6 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $3.20 |
| 1/4 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Connor Clarke | 0 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 10th (Fr5) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 9th-16.95 beaten 13 m by Bluto (1:50.10) on August 22 at $12. Before that was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 18 m by Lux Aeterna (1:50.30) in LR M on August 15 at $18. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:50.1 | 5 |
| 13.7L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 15/08/2026 | 105 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:50.3 | 6 |
| 18.9L | $18.00 |
| 5/5 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jai Meikle | 0 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:49.7 | 9 |
| 28.0L | $151.00 |
| 4/9 | 18/04/2026 | 28 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:52.0 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $9.00 |
| 9/10 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:50.3 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J B Meikle | 0 |
| 19.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr5) over 1720m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, beaten 21 m by Fighter Command (1:59.70) on August 22 at $13. Before that, 5th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 6th-9.97 beaten 11 m by Hoorah Philtra (2:00.80) on August 8 at $34. Capable of better.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:52.0 | 5 |
| 21.1L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/08/2026 | 84 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/1 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:51.9 | 3 |
| 22.2L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 4 |
| 1.2L | $1.90 | |
| 2/9 | 25/04/2026 | 18 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/04/2026 | 10 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 59.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/4 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1680m | Russell Maisner | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Five-year-old gelding who has plenty of ability. Unlucky last start 9th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track, beaten 11 m by Smoken Ace (1:58.30) in G3 on September 12 at $14. Has a good strike rate at this circuit and distance so is worth another chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:50.7 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $14.00 |
| 5/12 | 22/08/2026 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/07/2026 | 231 | No NR | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 1/3 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 29/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $26.00 |
| 3/11 | 20/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $26.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr7) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track beaten 5.5 m by Smoken Ace (1:58.30) in G3 on September 12 at $13. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr7) over 1720m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track was leading by 3.45 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Fighter Command (1:59.70) on August 22 at $6. Could be ready to find his best.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:50.7 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/12 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:52.0 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 18/07/2026 | 140 | No NR | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 17.2L | $4.33 |
| 1/2 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $1.50 |
| 1/4 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |