Melton Race 3 - Logical Staffing Solutions Pace
BLAZIN BY (4) has been good from back line draws in both outings since a fresh win, missing by just a head when second last time out at Ballarat. The return to the front row can see him back in the winners' list. TED BEAR (3) came from a wider barrier to score by 4m at his most recent outing at Ballarat. Takes a step up in grade but is likely to get the favours from this nice draw. ALL THINGS SPICY (6) cops a wider draw but is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 3.5 metres at Cranbourne. JUST PEDRO (11) may need some luck from this barrier but overcame a break to win two back and is proven at this circuit and distance.

Driver: Liam Older
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at Charlton was 10th-13.2 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Owen The Saints (1:56.40) on September 21 at $12. Two runs back was well back in the run when 10th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track, beaten 25 m by Hiltons Spirit (2:44.90) on September 9 at $41. Not keen.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 21/09/2026 | 12 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $12.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/09/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 27.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/09/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Riley Pace | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 18.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/08/2026 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/08/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | George Chamouras | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | George Chamouras | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Adam Shaw
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Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 2080m after showing early pace at Cranbourne was 4th-7.4 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by All Things Spicy (2:33.70) on September 13 at $21. Nicely drawn and may measure up again.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 13/09/2026 | 17 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Adam Shaw | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $21.00 |
| 11/11 | 27/08/2026 | 20 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Adam Shaw | 1:56.9 | 7 |
| 31.6L | $151.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Adam Shaw | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Adam Shaw | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $23.00 |
| 2/6 | 31/07/2026 | 134 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Adam Shaw | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/4 | 25/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Adam Shaw | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | A J Shaw | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/03/2026 | 18 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | A J Shaw | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 38.0L | $101.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start posted a big 4 m win when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at Ballarat (2:43.90) beating Guaranteed Trouble in on September 16 at $6.50 at the bell was 3rd-2.15. Great chance to make it two in a row.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 8/10 | 09/09/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 20.1L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/08/2026 | 84 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Talia Taugge | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | NR 46 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 25.4L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/05/2026 | 156 | NR 46 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 22.9L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Riley Pace
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Posterized at Ballarat over 2200m last start. Before that was beaten 4.5 metres fourth at Kilmore over 1690m same class on September 3. Winning chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 16/09/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Riley Pace | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/09/2026 | 49 | NR 50 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Riley Pace | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $9.00 |
| 2/4 | 29/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Riley Pace | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 16/07/2026 | 207 | NR 45 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Riley Pace | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Riley Pace | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 21/12/2025 | 10 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Riley Pace | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 21.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/11 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Riley Pace | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Riley Pace | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $26.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Comments
Last start tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; posted a big 3.5 m win (Fr3) at Cranbourne (2:33.70) beating Master Louey in on September 13 at $12 at the bell was 3rd-4.2. Could deliver again.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/09/2026 | 21 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/08/2026 | 14 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/08/2026 | 9 | 0-2 WINs | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/07/2026 | 12 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 30.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Craig Demmler | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at Geelong, at the bell was 9th-20.32 beaten 7 m by Speedy Healey (1:55.60) on September 11 at $5. Showed ability the run before when he won by 8 m as favourite (Sr2) at this track (2:03.70) beating Freak Out in on August 28 at $1.40. Could bounce back.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $1.40 |
| 1/9 | 21/08/2026 | 18 | NR 42 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $2.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/08/2026 | 3 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $3.50 |
| 6/9 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $2.60 |
| 6/9 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 06/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glenn Bull
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1690m after being wide early at Kilmore, beaten 13 m by Assigned (2:04.00) on September 17 at $10. Two runs back 3rd (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track was 5th-5.84 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Hiltons Spirit (2:44.90) on September 9 at $15. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 17/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/09/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/09/2026 | 101 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/05/2026 | 4 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 12/05/2026 | 6 | NR 52 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/3 | 04/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Stacie Carbone | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 21/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | B T Hogan | 0 |
| 31L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
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Comments
Looks well placed in this tougher race, but he was impressive winning last start [-+] won by 1.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Cranbourne (1:56.90) beating Storm Vendetta in 3yo on September 13 at $3.40 at the bell was leading 0.2. In winning form but this is tougher.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 13/09/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 03/09/2026 | 196 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.28 |
| 3/7 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 26L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/11 | 19/02/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $3.90 |
| 3/6 | 08/02/2026 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.07 |
| 8/8 | 24/01/2026 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 39.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/01/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $1.60 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 7th (Sr1) over 2080m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 5th-7.4 beaten 15 m by All Things Spicy (2:33.70) on September 13 at $2.90. Showed ability the race before when he posted a big 5 m win broke at Ballarat on September 2 (Fr1) at Ballarat (2:40.80) beating Artist in on September 2 at $3.30. Capable of more than he has shown recently. May bounce back with even luck.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 13/09/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 02/09/2026 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $3.30 |
| 4/4 | 22/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Jason Hackett | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 17/08/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $4.20 |
| 6/9 | 03/08/2026 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 31.6L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/07/2026 | 6 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Chris Alford | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 14.2L | $9.50 |
| 2/4 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 |