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Melton Race 9 - Hygain Edge Pace

DON CRUNCH (7) has been racing well, filling a top-three position at his last six starts including a third most recently at Mildura and a win there three back. Draws wide but is going well and was runner-up the only time he raced here. ARZALI ROCKSTAR (3) turned in a much better run last time out when she worked but fought on well to miss by a head as runner-up at this circuit and distance. Should enjoy a nice run from this starting position so could go one better. STEEL MIKI (6) came from a similar barrier to this for a resuming win at Ballarat. Fitter and has upside so could keep the ball rolling. LE GASTON (4) had a tough barrier last time but had won his other two outings of this campaign so can bounce back aided by a better draw.

Race Time:11:00 AM

Friday, October 9, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:2240m

My Marionette (1)x475556634

Trainer: A J Azzopardi (Plumpton)12 mths 12: 1-0-2

Driver: John Caldow

3 yo B F

Sire: FOR A REASON (AUS)

Dam: MOLLYWOOD (AUS)

Stats

Career12: 1-0-2

LTS$7,780.00

BMR2:00.55

TS5: 0-0-1

Win %8.33%

Place %25.00%

Comments

Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr1) over 2200m after showing early speed at Ballarat was 3rd-5.02 at the bell, beaten 16 m by A Special Occasion (2:42.20) on September 23 at $21. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 2200m after showing early speed at Ballarat, at the bell was 2nd-4.11 beaten 1.5 m by Posterized (2:45.90) on September 16 at $17. Others are preferred.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	23/09/2026	7	NR 51 to 56	$6,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:58.7	1	1. A Special Occasion NZ 2. Muselet 3. Imagination Oro	16.0L	$21.00
3/9	16/09/2026	10	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	John Caldow	2:01.3	1	1. Posterized 2. Blazin By 3. My Marionette	1.5L	$17.00
6/10	06/09/2026	44	0-1 WIN	$6,000.00	Cranbourne	1609m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:55.9	4	1. Miss Addi 2. Storm Vendetta 3. Sweet Lady Lou	14.9L	$10.00
1/4	25/08/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	John Caldow		0	1. My Marionette 2. King Baldwin 3. Gidgett Kay	6.3L	$0.00
6/8	24/07/2026	56	NR 52 to 57	$6,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:56.5	2	1. Lowrider 2. Keayang Seaside 3. Secret Service Agent NZ	53.6L	$34.00
1/4	14/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	John Caldow		0	1. My Marionette 2. Thesting 3. Major Drama	14.1L	$0.00
5/10	29/05/2026	15	0-1 WIN	$6,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:58.4	7	1. Talkbabytalk 2. Captains Rush 3. Hiltons Spirit	9.3L	$26.00
5/8	14/05/2026	13	0-1 LTW PACE	$6,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:56.9	5	1. Sweet Irish Loch 2. American Guy 3. Colorado Girl	13.7L	$11.00

Sandelton (2)1

Trainer: Jess Tubbs (Myrniong)12 mths 1: 1-0-0

Driver: Ryan Sanderson

3 yo B F

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: PRINCESS SANDEL (AUS)

Stats

Career1: 1-0-0

LTS$3,320.00

BMR2:00.18

TS1: 1-0-0

Win %100.00%

Place %100.00%

Comments

Won on debut tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 6 m as favourite (Fr1) at this track (2:47.30) beating Captain Hank in 3yo on September 25 at $2.40 at the bell was 2nd-4.42. Drawn to advantage and has some upside.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/6	25/09/2026	-	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	2:00.2	1	1. Sandelton 2. Captain Hank NZ 3. Megalodon	6.4L	$2.40
2/5	09/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	James Herbertson		0	1. Ideal Frankie 2. Sandelton 3. Sweet Gem	45L	$0.00
3/6	02/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	James Herbertson		0	1. Famous Crimes 2. Exotic Chester 3. Sandelton	6.3L	$0.00

Arzali Rockstar (3)6310485092

Trainer: B D Barnes (Parwan)12 mths 19: 2-2-3

Driver: Jordan Leedham

3 yo B F

Sire: YANKEE ROCKSTAR (AUS)

Dam: SHELUVSME (AUS)

Stats

Career19: 2-2-3

LTS$15,290.00

BMR1:56.40

TS7: 1-1-1

Win %10.53%

Place %36.84%

Comments

Two back was well beaten into ninth after a quick start, behind Krissy at Charlton over 2100m on September 21 at $1.50. Then a handy effort when a close second after a quick start, behind Feel The Reign at this track over 2240m on October 2 at $1.95. Likely to play a major role.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/10	02/10/2026	11	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Melton	2240m	R	Jordan Leedham	1:58.2	4	1. Feel The Reign 2. Arzali Rockstar 3. Blue Miki	0.2L	$1.95
2/3	26/09/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m	Good	Brendan Barnes		0	1. Mother Maria 2. Arzali Rockstar 3. Her Madgejesty	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	1. Krissy 2. Megawatts 3. Just Like Nugget	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	1. Bettor Beach 2. Pre Eminant 3. Keayang Passion	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	1. Bettor Beach 2. Pre Eminant 3. My Bettor Half	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	1. Heavenly Flyer 2. Isthisthereallife 3. Quatro Moth	24.2L	$71.00
1/5	22/08/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m	Good	Brendan Barnes		0	1. Arzali Rockstar 2. Weona Our Rights 3. Our Pinup Girl	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	1. Secret Service Agent NZ 2. Caledonian Ranger 3. Optimal	8.6L	$7.50

Le Gaston (4)222834x119

Trainer: Jess Tubbs (Myrniong)12 mths 10: 2-4-1

Driver: Kate Gath

2 yo BR BL C

Sire: BETTORS DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: ELYSEES CREST (AUS)

Stats

Career10: 2-4-1

LTS$11,980.00

BMR1:56.90

TS2: 0-1-0

Win %20.00%

Place %70.00%

Comments

Failed to impress last start; 9th (Sr3) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 5th-4.89 beaten 10 m by Blazin By (2:44.80) on September 25 at $6.50. Showed ability the run before when he won by 1.5 m when quickly away, (Fr3) at Cranbourne (1:56.90) beating Storm Vendetta in 3yo on September 13 at $3.40 at the bell was leading 0.2. From a better draw can play a major role.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
9/9	25/09/2026	12	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jason Lee	1:58.4	3	1. Blazin By 2. Metro Memory 3. Weona Our Rights	10.0L	$6.50
1/8	13/09/2026	10	0-1 WIN	$6,000.00	Cranbourne	1609m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	1:56.9	3	1. Le Gaston 2. Storm Vendetta 3. California Cool	1.6L	$3.40
1/8	03/09/2026	196	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	2:01.2	6	1. Le Gaston 2. Captain Milo 3. Donttellnanna	0.2L	$1.28
3/7	17/08/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Geelong	2100m	Good	Ryan Sanderson		0	1. River Storm 2. Bringsusjoy 3. Le Gaston	26L	$0.00
2/7	11/08/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	James Herbertson		0	1. Sweetsugarcandyman 2. Le Gaston 3. Magic Mike NZ	2.6L	$0.00
4/11	19/02/2026	11	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:56.4	1	1. Lucky Vincent 2. Bungy 3. Im The Reason	5.3L	$3.90
3/6	08/02/2026	15	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Cranbourne	1609m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:58.1	4	1. Elleegant Lane 2. Ohana By The Sea 3. Le Gaston	2.3L	$1.07
8/8	24/01/2026	8	No NR	$20,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Luke McCarthy	1:58.9	2	1. Signature Look 2. Knight Fury Dan 3. Thesting	39.0L	$21.00

Our Pinup Girl (5)318x7651

Trainer: Kyle Marshall (Mount Wallace)12 mths 7: 2-0-1

Driver: Kyle Marshall

3 yo B F

Sire: POSTER BOY (AUS)

Dam: SOHO CHAMPAGNE (AUS)

Stats

Career7: 2-0-1

LTS$8,060.00

BMR1:55.72

TS2: 0-0-0

Win %28.57%

Place %42.86%

Comments

Last start was well back before the turn; won by 2 m (Sr3) at Ballarat (2:03.00) beating Ted Bear in on October 1 at $51 at the bell was 9th-19.33. Go well again.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/10	01/10/2026	13	NR 48 to 53	$6,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	R	Kyle Marshall	1:55.7	3	1. Our Pinup Girl 2. Ted Bear 3. The Blazinboots	2.1L	$51.00
5/8	18/09/2026	5	Fillies No NR	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kyle Marshall	1:58.0	6	1. Soho Amaryllis 2. Eagleye 3. Broadway Obsession	17.8L	$26.00
6/7	13/09/2026	7	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Cranbourne	2080m	Neutral	Kyle Marshall	1:58.9	6	1. All Things Spicy 2. Master Louey 3. Weona Our Rights	14.5L	$34.00
7/7	06/09/2026	135	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Cranbourne	1609m	Neutral	Kyle Marshall	1:57.2	4	1. Wild Card NZ 2. Just As Well NZ 3. Ubetta Knot	16.2L	$17.00
1/6	29/08/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m	Good	Kyle Marshall		0	1. Our Pinup Girl 2. A Rockn Nightmare 3. Captain Hank NZ	4L	$0.00
3/5	22/08/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m	Good	Kyle Marshall		0	1. Arzali Rockstar 2. Weona Our Rights 3. Our Pinup Girl	25L	$0.00
8/12	24/04/2026	21	0-1 WIN	$6,000.00	Melton	1720m	Fast	Kyle Marshall	1:54.7	4	1. One Golden Deal 2. Fiction File 3. Shiffrin	29.5L	$31.00
1/5	03/04/2026	21	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Cranbourne	2080m	Neutral	Kyle Marshall	2:00.4	3	1. Our Pinup Girl 2. A Rockn Nightmare 3. Robust Sally	1.8L	$1.33

Steel Miki (6)4587261x1

Trainer: Ashleigh Herbertson (Lexton)12 mths 8: 2-1-0

Driver: James Herbertson

3 yo BR C

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: WINEHOUSE (AUS)

Stats

Career8: 2-1-0

LTS$8,440.00

BMR1:56.03

TS1: 0-0-0

Win %25.00%

Place %37.50%

Comments

Brings the right form to the table. Won by 2.25 m (Fr5) at Ballarat (2:03.30) beating Miss Addi in on September 23 at $7 at the bell was 6th-11.23. Two runs back raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a neck as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at Swan Hill (2:12.50) beating Major Orion in on March 31 at $1.18 at the bell was 2nd-1.1m 2WNC. May be hard to beat.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	23/09/2026	176	1-3 WINS	$6,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:56.0	5	1. Steel Miki 2. Miss Addi 3. My Atlantis	2.2L	$7.00
4/6	08/09/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	James Herbertson		0	1. A Special Occasion NZ 2. Broadway Obsession 3. Amalfi NZ	18.2L	$0.00
1/7	31/03/2026	11	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Swan Hill	1750m	Neutral	James Herbertson	2:01.8	5	1. Steel Miki 2. Major Orion 3. Midnight Diva	0.3L	$1.18
6/7	20/03/2026	16	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	2:01.7	6	1. Amelias Jewel 2. Pet Wolf 3. Liberty Star Dust	18.3L	$5.50
2/12	04/03/2026	9	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:56.4	2	1. Tryx Vixen 2. Steel Miki 3. Liberty Star Dust	0.1L	$18.00
7/12	23/02/2026	11	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Hamilton	2160m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:55.7	6	1. Decode 2. Roman Charlie 3. Colosimo	51.3L	$26.00
8/10	12/02/2026	31	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:57.4	6	1. Pricilla 2. Keayang Alabama 3. Tryx Vixen	35.9L	$13.00
2/4	27/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	James Herbertson		0	1. I Sea Red 2. Steel Miki 3. Ninedolla Toastie	1.3L	$0.00

Don Crunch (7)31x5232133

Trainer: T J Hutchins (Charlton)12 mths 9: 2-2-4

Driver: Luke Dunne

3 yo B C

Sire: CAPTAIN CRUNCH (USA)

Dam: MISS HARTLEY (NZ)

Stats

Career9: 2-2-4

LTS$13,270.00

BMR1:58.10

TS1: 0-1-0

Win %22.22%

Place %88.89%

Comments

Solid performance when a close third after showing early speed, behind Lewielewis at Mildura over 1790m on September 18 at $4.20. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after being driven well back, behind Luvtobeuptome at Mildura over 2190m in a 3yo on September 27 at $13. Has winning claims.

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	27/09/2026	9	No NR	$12,500.00	Mildura	2190m	Neutral	Luke Dunne	1:57.1	4	1. Luvtobeuptome 2. The Golden Hook 3. Don Crunch	36.0L	$13.00
3/10	18/09/2026	42	NR 57 to 64	$7,000.00	Mildura	1790m	Neutral	Luke Dunne	1:59.8	2	1. Lewielewis 2. Good Boots Bindi 3. Don Crunch	0.3L	$4.20
1/8	07/08/2026	6	0-3 WINs (NR 55)	$6,000.00	Mildura	1790m	Neutral	Luke Dunne	1:58.1	4	1. Don Crunch 2. Just Incredible 3. Bazzas Legacy	6.3L	$1.65
2/10	01/08/2026	8	No NR	$14,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Luke Dunne	1:51.8	2	1. The Last Trip 2. Don Crunch 3. Tricode	48.6L	$21.00
3/9	24/07/2026	11	0-1 WIN	$6,000.00	Swan Hill	2240m	Neutral	Luke Dunne	2:00.9	4	1. Woodville Flyer 2. Bigwheel Bomba 3. Don Crunch	1.8L	$2.00
2/10	13/07/2026	7	10 0K	$8,000.00	Maryborough	1690m	R	Luke Dunne	2:01.0	6	1. Cocosworld 2. Don Crunch 3. Give Fred A Clap	1.3L	$21.00
1/7	22/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Luke Dunne		0	1. Don Crunch 2. Zealyn 3. Ashante Cadman	0L	$0.00
1/8	16/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Jordan Leedham		0	1. Don Crunch 2. Look At Her 3. Major Orion	4L	$0.00

The Sparkler (1)241810

Trainer: David Barbetti (Burrumbeet)12 mths 6: 2-1-0

Driver: David Barbetti

3 yo B C

Sire: GUARANTEED (AUS)

Dam: EXOTIC DIAMOND (AUS)

Stats

Career6: 2-1-0

LTS$8,180.00

BMR2:02.40

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %33.33%

Place %50.00%

Comments

Last start failed to finish when he ran at Stawell on September 14 over 1785m. Two runs back won by a head after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Maryborough (2:46.60) beating Soho Amaryllis in on September 7 at $8.50 at the bell was leading 1.4. Prefer to see him perform well before recommending.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/5	04/10/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m	Good	David Barbetti		0	1. The Sparkler 2. This Time NZ 3. Rakarompa NZ	1L	$0.00
99/10	14/09/2026	7	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Stawell	1785m	Neutral	Rod Barker	1:56.2	1	1. King Kasey 2. Gold In Paris 3. Starzinhereyes	0.0L	$41.00
1/8	07/09/2026	11	1-3 WINs	$6,000.00	Maryborough	2190m	Neutral	David Barbetti	2:02.4	4	1. The Sparkler 2. Soho Amaryllis 3. Daretodance	0.2L	$8.50
8/11	27/08/2026	21	Colts Geldings No NR	$10,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	David Barbetti	1:57.2	2	1. Enjoy Life 2. Dusty Philtra 3. Lowrider	30.0L	$126.00
3/5	24/08/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	1690m	Good	David Barbetti		0	1. Daretodance 2. Mydeepestdesire 3. The Sparkler	4L	$0.00
1/10	06/08/2026	8	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	David Barbetti	2:03.6	3	1. The Sparkler 2. Tarzina 3. Misty Always	3.1L	$4.00
4/9	29/07/2026	7	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Good	David Barbetti	2:00.7	2	1. Typhoon 2. Alwaysthe Princess 3. Half As Tough	16.5L	$6.00
2/7	22/07/2026	-	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	David Barbetti	2:02.1	2	1. Takao 2. The Sparkler 3. Glenange Miss	13.6L	$9.00