Melton Race 2 - Nevele R Stud Pace
ARZALI ROCKSTAR (4) was a beaten favourite last start but pulled up with a slow recovery so it may pay to be forgiving. Has trialled well since so prepared to give her another chance. BLUE MIKI (10) is in a purple patch of form, winning two back at this circuit and distance before toughing it out again last week at Kilmore. The back row draws presents a tougher task but he is going well. SPEEDY HEALEY (5) is a great chance after a string of sound recent performances, winning two back at Geelong before a fourth at Kilmore last time. FEEL THE REIGN (9) draws on the back line but has been solid from there at his last couple.

Driver: Lauren White
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Sr4) over 1755m at Echuca, at the bell was 5th-8.7 beaten 5.5 m by Wow You Can Dance (2:09.50) on September 22 at $12. Two runs back 8th (Sr1) over 2180m at Stawell, at the bell was 5th-7.2 beaten 15 m by Major Lincoln (2:46.90) on September 14 at $6. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 22/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 19.1L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 41 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $3.40 |
| 5/10 | 12/08/2026 | 12 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $17.00 |
| 2/3 | 12/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 45.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m sixth behind Blue Miki at Kilmore over 1690m last start. Before that was beaten 1.5 metres second at Shepparton over 2190m same class on September 15. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 24/09/2026 | 9 | NR 46 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | NR 43 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $4.33 |
| 5/8 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/9 | 25/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $6.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/08/2026 | 11 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 06/08/2026 | 9 | NR 46 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $9.50 |
| 5/6 | 09/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mick Carbone | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 03/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Cameron Maggs | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 1720m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 5th-15.05 beaten 11 m by Rosberg (2:03.40) on September 25 at $9. Two runs back 3rd (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 5th-7.06 beaten 7 m by Blue Miki (2:45.10) on September 9 at $41. Place best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 25/09/2026 | 16 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 11.2L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/09/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 18.7L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/08/2026 | 9 | NR 42 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 19.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/08/2026 | 68 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 23.3L | $14.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 24.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 15/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albury | 1770m | Good | R S Gregory | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to her best. Last start 9th (Fr6) over 2100m after showing early speed and racing wide at Charlton well beaten by Krissy (2:33.00) on September 21 at $1.50. At the previous start 11th (Fr7) over 2240m at this track beaten 30 m by Bettor Beach (2:39.40) in 3yo G1 on September 12 at $151. Worth another chance. Give her another chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 26/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Brendan Barnes | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 21/09/2026 | 9 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 119.6L | $1.50 |
| 11/12 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | Fillies No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:54.5 | 7 |
| 29.0L | $151.00 |
| 5/12 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 15.7L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/08/2026 | 13 | Fillies No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 24.2L | $71.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Brendan Barnes | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 14/08/2026 | 25 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $7.50 |
| 10/10 | 20/07/2026 | 11 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 20.7L | $4.60 |

Driver: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
Looks well placed in this tougher race, but he was impressive winning two starts back [-+] came from midfield and won by a nose after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Geelong (1:55.60) beating Liberty Star Dust in on September 11 at $4.33 at the bell was 4th-7.38. Contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 24/09/2026 | 13 | NR 46 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/09/2026 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.33 |
| 3/10 | 06/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $1.85 |
| 4/10 | 26/08/2026 | 201 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.95 |
| 2/10 | 31/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 06/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | B X Xiriha | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track was 4th-6.97 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Elleegant Lane (2:03.30) on September 25 at $6. At the run before solid effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-2.85 beaten 2 m by Blue Miki (2:45.10) on September 9 at $5. Among the chances.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 25/09/2026 | 16 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/09/2026 | 17 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/08/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/08/2026 | 10 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/08/2026 | 9 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $2.60 |
| 1/9 | 24/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 28/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track was leading by 2.37 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Elleegant Lane (2:03.30) on September 25 at $6. Before that, a game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr7) over 1785m at Stawell was 5th-6.6 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Torque In Heaven (2:12.80) on September 14 at $11. Forward performance expected.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 25/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/09/2026 | 24 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:59.8 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/08/2026 | 9 | NR 42 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | NR 39 to 44 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/07/2026 | 6 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Leilani Justice | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $9.50 |
| 3/3 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 12/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1710m at Ballarat, at the bell was 5th-7.21 beaten 17 m by Steel Miki (2:03.30) on September 23 at $15. Two runs back 7th (Sr1) over 1609m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 7th-8.8 beaten 5.5 m by Le Gaston (1:56.90) in 3yo on September 13 at $14. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 23/09/2026 | 10 | 1-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $14.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/09/2026 | 24 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 22.1L | $23.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/08/2026 | 90 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Slow | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 25/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 15.3L | $16.00 |
| 4/11 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $7.50 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 2100m at Charlton, at the bell was 7th-15 beaten 7 m by Krissy (2:33.00) on September 21 at $16. At the run before 5th (Sr1) over 1690m at Shepparton was 6th-12.32 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Give Fred A Clap (2:04.80) on September 15 at $4.20. Has claims with even luck.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 21/09/2026 | 6 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $16.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/09/2026 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/9 | 03/09/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
| 3/9 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 17/08/2026 | 4 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $61.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/06/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 19/06/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Five-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Kilmore and this track. Last start won by a nose as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Kilmore (2:03.20) beating Wingate Guy in on September 24 at $2.25 at the bell was leading 1.37. Tricky draw but must respect winning form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/09/2026 | 15 | NR 46 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.25 |
| 1/10 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 02/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 26/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 13/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $5.00 |
| 1/3 | 21/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 08/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |