Melton Race 1 - Garrards Horse And Hound Pace
ZENARIO (9) drops in grade off the Vicbred Super Series and was racing well with a series of top-four results at this circuit prior. May need some luck from the back row but he owns a good record at this distance. THESTATESMAN (3) has been coming from the back row of late and while well-beaten last start he was solid when fourth at Swan Hill prior. He is much better served by this barrier. NEW YORKER (2) owns a good third-up record so should be peaking now and draws to enjoy the favours. HITTHEROADJACK NZ (6) can do better coming back in grade.

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth at his last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten 9 metres behind Cee Cee Lou at Shepparton over 2190m on September 15. Fitter now and can show more from the pegs.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 15/09/2026 | 11 | NR 58 to 68 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/09/2026 | 132 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $8.50 |
| 5/5 | 20/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Rebecca Bartley | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 25/04/2026 | 28 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/03/2026 | 15 | NR 72 to 82 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/03/2026 | 20 | NR 69 to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/12 | 21/02/2026 | 17 | NR 64 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Stacie Carbone | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr3) over 2240m at this track beaten 24 m by Gunforhire (2:40.60) on September 19 at $12. Before that, 4th (Sr2) over 1750m at Swan Hill was 4th-6.8 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Diamond Eclipse (2:03.80) on September 8 at $10. Draws for a better showing.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 19/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 70 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 24.9L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/09/2026 | 24 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 77 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 16.1L | $8.50 |
| 7/11 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $61.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 77 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 13.4L | $6.50 |
| 1/3 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2100m after showing early speed at Geelong beaten 21 m by Blake Bolac (2:31.10) on September 11 at $4.80. Before that, 7th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, beaten 7 m by Ollies The Boss (2:02.20) on August 29 at $12. Capable of more than he has shown recently. May be competitive from this draw.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 11/09/2026 | 13 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 21.7L | $4.80 |
| 7/10 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/08/2026 | 15 | NR up to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 19.9L | $16.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/08/2026 | 6 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/11 | 01/08/2026 | 255 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $151.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 17.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/11 | 19/11/2025 | 11 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:53.4 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $10.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Returns after five-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into sixth behind Kosimo at this track over 2240m on April 10 at $19. Can be thereabouts.
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 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Talia Taugge | 0 |
| 10.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR 70 to 79 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 19.2L | $19.00 |
| 5/11 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $2.60 |
| 6/12 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR 64 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $4.00 |
| 1/12 | 14/02/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $1.40 |
| 1/9 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | T Taugge | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
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Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-2.25 beaten 17 m by Isolation (2:39.30) on September 19 at $7. The run before 5th (Fr1) over 2100m after showing early pace at Geelong, at the bell was 4th-4.85 beaten 11 m by Ata Rangi (2:31.70) on September 11 at $17. Contender.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 19/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 85 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 17.6L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/09/2026 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/08/2026 | 6 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 7 |
| 8.6L | $9.50 | |
| 4/7 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 77 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 14.2L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 10.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rebecca Bartley
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr2) over 2100m at Geelong, at the bell was 5th-6.89 beaten 3 m by Keayang Payton (2:32.40) on September 11 at $19. Before that 4th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 8th-10.99 beaten 12 m by Hitch To His Star (2:43.10) on September 5 at $151. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 11/09/2026 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $151.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/08/2026 | 12 | NR 54 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 15.4L | $81.00 |
| 4/5 | 04/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/07/2026 | 11 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | George Lee | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 10/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Rebecca Bartley | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 23/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Michael Smith | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 15/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Kaela Hryhorec | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Monique Burnett
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 1690m at Kilmore beaten 8 m by Jaccka Evan (2:00.70) on September 17 at $101. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 2100m at Geelong was 6th-7.92 at the bell, beaten 2 m by Blake Bolac (2:31.10) on September 11 at $15. Consider.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 17/09/2026 | 6 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Monique Burnett | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $101.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Monique Burnett | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Monique Burnett | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 20.1L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/08/2026 | 180 | NR 57 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Monique Burnett | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $31.00 |
| 2/5 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Monique Burnett | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 02/03/2026 | 72 | NR 65 or better | $9,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Monique Burnett | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/4 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 20/12/2025 | 8 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Monique Burnett | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $51.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding who has plenty of ability. Unlucky last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 2180m after being wide early at Kilmore, beaten 25 m by Fairplay (2:38.10) in 4yo on September 10 at $101. Looks well placed.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 10/09/2026 | 12 | Entires Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 26.1L | $101.00 |
| 4/11 | 29/08/2026 | 22 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 07/08/2026 | 55 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $1.95 |
| 5/8 | 30/05/2026 | 15 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | NMWL6M | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.65 |
| 2/2 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 23/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr1) over 2100m at Geelong, beaten 45 m by Isolation (2:31.00) on September 11 at $5.50. Before that, was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Ollies The Boss (2:02.20) on August 29 at $18. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Looking for a better result.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 11/09/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 46.9L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 29/08/2026 | 12 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $18.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/08/2026 | 58 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $5.50 |
| 2/2 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Chris Svanosio | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 30.0L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/06/2026 | 49 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $16.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 22.3L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 25.5L | $126.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2100m after showing early speed at Geelong was 4th-2.76 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Keayang Payton (2:32.40) on September 11 at $2. Two runs back game effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 2240m at this track beaten 17 m by Odin (2:40.40) on May 29 at $7. Can improve.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 11/09/2026 | 105 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $2.00 |
| 1/5 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Rebecca Bartley | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 29/05/2026 | 10 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 17.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/05/2026 | 10 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/9 | 09/05/2026 | 13 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $1.65 |
| 3/10 | 26/04/2026 | 36 | NR 65 to 80 | $15,300.00 | Coolamon | 2210m | Fast | Rebecca Bartley | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 16.9L | $8.00 |
| 1/4 | 16/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Luke Tabone | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/11 | 21/03/2026 | 13 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $4.20 |