Melton Race 2 - 2construct Trot
HOWDY MATE (6) did a great job to win both rounds of the Vicbred 3CG Super Series, leading from a similar draw to this before posting a 7m win in the Group 1 final last start. Tackles older rivals but he is up to it. KARBINE (5) enjoyed a class drop and made it two wins from his last four outings when he raced parked but dug deep to get home by a nose here last time. Could be tough to beat again. IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (9) came from this row when he placed in the Vicbred 4EG Final last start and also won from this line back in August. Has won six of nine tries at this distance. Right in this. NO MONEY NO HONEY (1) gets the ace draw and is a player off an easy last-start win by 17.6 metres at Kilmore, her second success from her last three outings.

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
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Last start posted a big 17 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Kilmore (2:42.90) beating Aldebaran Mistique in 4yo on September 24 at $1.80 at the bell was leading 4.68. Go well again aided by the ace draw.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 24/09/2026 | 15 | Mares No NR | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 17.6L | $1.80 |
| 11/11 | 09/09/2026 | 46 | Mares No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 92.4L | $11.00 |
| 6/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Antti Ruokonen | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:59.3 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 8/10 | 18/07/2026 | 99 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 38.2L | $2.80 |
| 4/6 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Antti Ruokonen | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 303.1L | $5.00 |
| 10/11 | 28/03/2026 | 224 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 63.0L | $3.30 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1720m at this track was 4th-7.65 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Hoppy (2:03.70) on September 26 at $51. At his previous start good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track was 2nd-4.29 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Rubys Dream (2:04.20) on September 19 at $6.50. Among the chances.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $51.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 05/09/2026 | 35 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/4 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 01/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 47.4L | $41.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Chris Alford | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | 0W/15.0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashley Manton
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Comments
Last start won by 1.75 m as favourite (Fr3) at this track (2:47.30) beating Jack Sprat in on September 19 at $3.70 at the bell was 4th-4.82. In form now and may go on with it.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $3.70 |
| 4/10 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $6.00 |
| 6/11 | 22/08/2026 | 42 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/3 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Ashley Manton | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Ashley Manton | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Ashley Manton | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 32.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/06/2026 | 64 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $31.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 17.2L | $5.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 6th-14.81 beaten 10 m by Rubys Dream (2:04.20) on September 19 at $6.50. Showed ability the race before when he won by a head (Fr3) at Geelong (2:38.00) beating Rubys Dream in on September 11 at $8 at the bell was 4th-4.12. May bounce back.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 19/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 11/09/2026 | 20 | NR 68 to 80 | $11,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 5/11 | 22/08/2026 | 204 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/3 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Rebecca Bartley | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 23/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 30/01/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/11 | 21/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 69 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 10/01/2026 | 9 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $9.50 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Hard to fault of late. Last start came from midfield and won by a nose (Fr4) at this track (2:46.30) beating Vici Bloom in on September 26 at $5 at the bell was 2nd-3.1. Looks hard to beat again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 19/09/2026 | 10 | Entires Geldings No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/09/2026 | 11 | Entires Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.0 | 7 |
| 21.4L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/08/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/08/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.7 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/7 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Three-year-old colt is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track both over 2240m. Last start won by 6 m (Fr5) at this track (2:45.00) beating Unclad in 3yo G1 on September 12 at $19 at the bell was leading 0.95. In form and can to measure up to the older trotters.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 12/09/2026 | 8 | Colts Geldings No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/09/2026 | 13 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $4.60 |
| 4/11 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 08/08/2026 | 21 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.9 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | NR 68 to 80 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.33 |
| 7/8 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 19.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Craig Demmler | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 2240m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 9th-14.28 beaten 12 m by Karbine (2:46.30) on September 26 at $6.50. Showed ability the run before when she posted a big 3.5 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (2:04.20) beating Nakedtruth in on September 19 at $2.30 at the bell was leading 4.29. Player on best form.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.5 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/9 | 11/09/2026 | 160 | NR 68 to 80 | $11,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Paddy Lee | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 22.7L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $8.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track was 8th-13.74 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Karbine (2:46.30) on September 26 at $7. At the run before game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 4th-11.35 beaten 5 m by Rubys Dream (2:04.20) on September 19 at $4. Can play a role.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 17.9L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/09/2026 | 13 | NR 68 to 80 | $11,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.0 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/08/2026 | 49 | NR up to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 22.2L | $17.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Jack Laugher | 1:56.6 | 7 |
| 40.6L | $31.00 |
| 10/11 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | NR 69 to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $26.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
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Comments
Good run when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Alrighty at this track over 2240m in a 4yo on September 9 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Sam Nien at this track over 2240m in a 4yo G1 on September 19 at $10. Strong claims with even luck.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 19/09/2026 | 10 | Entires Geldings No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/09/2026 | 11 | Entires Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/11 | 22/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 39.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | NR 69 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $2.00 |
| 5/5 | 30/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Kylie Sugars | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Kylie Sugars | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chelsie O'Driscoll
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Gatesys Gem at this track over 2240m in a 4yo on September 9 at $26. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Gatesys Gem at this track over 2240m in a 4yo G1 on September 19 at $41. Can feature with some luck.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 19/09/2026 | 10 | Mares No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 09/09/2026 | 32 | Mares No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Antti Ruokonen | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 24.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 13.7L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.75 |
| 3/7 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR 68 to 80 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $3.60 |
| 4/10 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Glen Craven | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 16.4L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Chelsea O Driscoll | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Antti Ruokonen | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |