Melton Race 2 - Woodlands Stud Victoria Derby (1st Heat)
ENJOY LIFE (9) did a great job to win the Vicbred Super Series Final here last start, his ninth win from 10 starts. Draws on the back line but he has proven a few times now that he can win from there and his record is tough to knock. CARDIGAN DAN (2) led and stuck on well for second to ENJOY LIFE in the Vicbred Final last start, finishing only 2.5m behind him. A good draw gives him the chance to turn the tables. SOHO CHARMER (6) has trialled nicely twice since breaking in his Vicbred semi and had won two in a row prior. Draws wide but is up to winning this with manners and even luck. KOTARE RIMU NZ (10) is an interesting newcomer to the Andy Gath yard from NZ where he has been consistent. placing behind start colt Jumal last start. Cops a second line draw but must be kept safe. Wouldn't surprise to see ANDRETTI (4) in the first four at odds.

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Scored at his last two starts. Last start posted a big 10 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Horsham (2:39.30) beating Steam Machine in on October 5 at $1.20 at the bell was leading 3.2. This looks too much off a step up.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $1.20 |
| 1/7 | 28/09/2026 | 10 | 2& 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $1.65 |
| 6/9 | 18/09/2026 | 22 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 17.6L | $101.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/08/2026 | 31 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $34.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/07/2026 | 217 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $1.95 |
| 4/11 | 22/12/2025 | 22 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/3 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track was leading by 3.67 at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by Enjoy Life (2:38.70) in 3yo G1 on September 12 at $5.50. Should get his chance from this draw.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | Colts Geldings No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/12 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/08/2026 | 40 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |
| 10/11 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 40.6L | $26.00 |
| 4/12 | 10/07/2026 | 41 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $3.10 |
| 4/12 | 30/05/2026 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Mark Pitt | 1:53.0 | 6 |
| 18.6L | $12.00 |
| 1/4 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Posted a big 8 m win after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Riverina Paceway (1:59.70) beating Zihuatanejo in 3yo on September 25 at $2.20 at the bell was leading 1.5. Two runs back 3rd (Sr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 5th-10.51 beaten 13 m by Soho Trump (2:37.70) in 3yo on September 18 at $101. Facing a tougher assignment this time around.
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 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Chris Svanosio | 1:50.7 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/9 | 18/09/2026 | 13 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $101.00 |
| 7/12 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 25.2L | $101.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/08/2026 | 16 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/08/2026 | 162 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $1.60 |
| 1/7 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Slow | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Xavier O'connor | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.07 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth after showing early speed, behind Loucasso at Menangle over 1609m in a 3yo on September 19 at $26. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing second behind Ohoka Cobra at Menangle over 1609m on September 29 at $1.50. Worth including in the exotics.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 29/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:52.0 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $1.50 |
| 4/8 | 19/09/2026 | 10 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jason Grimson | 1:49.9 | 3 |
| 19.1L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/09/2026 | 11 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $1.25 |
| 4/9 | 29/08/2026 | 81 | NMT1W/20 0K stake/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.3 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $1.60 |
| 2/9 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 10.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 09/06/2026 | 10 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $1.50 |
| 10/12 | 30/05/2026 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 44.5L | $51.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Got into a winning position from good draw last time won by 1.1 m after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Geelong (2:30.40) beating Bettorleftalone in on October 3 at $4.20 at the bell was leading 0.98. Unlikely to get into the same winning position from the poor draw today. Consider for exotics.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/10/2026 | 21 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | R | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $4.20 |
| 8/12 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | Colts Geldings No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 18.4L | $151.00 |
| 6/12 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $151.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/08/2026 | 6 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 12.4L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/08/2026 | 21 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $2.15 |
| 2/7 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 3 |
| 5.4L | $1.45 | |
| 3/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
Stats
Comments
Broke last start when eighth over 2240m at this track last start. Showed ability the run before when he won by a nose (Sr4) at Kilmore (2:37.10) beating Neptunite in 3yo on August 27 at $2.90 at the bell was 2nd-2.22. Trialling well since getting it wrong last start and has the ability.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 10.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $2.20 |
| 1/10 | 27/08/2026 | 19 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 1/10 | 08/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:51.8 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $1.35 |
| 8/11 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $12.00 |
| 2/12 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | 3YO | $26,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:51.3 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Has been racing well this preparation and showed plenty of improvement following September 12 run. Last start posted a big 6 m win as favourite (Sr3) at this track (2:40.60) beating Followtheace in on October 2 at $1.55 at the bell was 3rd-3.91. This race will be harder than that win. Could sneak into the first four.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 02/10/2026 | 20 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Mark Pitt | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $1.55 |
| 12/12 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | Colts Geldings No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 48.2L | $71.00 |
| 2/12 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $101.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/08/2026 | 26 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 01/08/2026 | 9 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/07/2026 | 40 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 10.6L | $1.20 |
| 1/7 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 20.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tayla French
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start ran on from midfield and won by a nose (Fr2) at Albion Park (1:56.00) beating Degarmea Teale in 3yo on August 29 at $8 at the bell was leading 2.72. Will find this a lot tougher.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 01/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Tayla French | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 29/08/2026 | 11 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:52.5 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 60 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.65 |
| 2/8 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:52.0 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 3/5 | 01/08/2026 | 9 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/07/2026 | 10 | Up to 3 LTW | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $2.40 |
| 3/8 | 13/07/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Abby Sanderson | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $8.50 |
| 1/4 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently. Last start tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (2:38.70) beating Cardigan Dan in 3yo G1 on September 12 at $2 at the bell was 2nd-3.67. Good enough to come from the back row and win.
Last Starts 27 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 | 7 | Colts Geldings No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/12 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $2.30 |
| 1/11 | 27/08/2026 | 11 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 16/08/2026 | 22 | Colts Geldings No NR | $40,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $1.24 |
| 1/10 | 25/07/2026 | 125 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $1.50 |
| 2/3 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 22/03/2026 | 22 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $1.14 |
| 3/4 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | P L Dornauf | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 3 m finishing fourth behind Forever Miki at Addington over 1980m in a 3yo+ on September 18 at $6.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind Jumal at Addington over 1980m in a 3yo on September 25 at $43.80. Switches from NZ to Andy Gath and could measure up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | $20,490.00 | Addington | 1980m | E | Sam Thornley | 1:55.40 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $43.80 | |
| 4/10 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | R49 TO R60 | $14,240.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 1:58.30 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $6.20 |
| 2/7 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | MOBILE | $19,010.00 | Addington | 1980m | Neutral | Sam Thornley | 1:55.40 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $7.90 |
| 4/11 | 21/08/2026 | 35 | R47 TO R60 | $13,100.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 1:57.50 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $3.20 |
| 1/10 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | R45 TO R50 | $11,860.00 | Addington | 1980m | Neutral | Sam Thornley | 1:58.20 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/11 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | R36 TO R41 | $13,690.00 | Addington | 1980m | Neutral | Sam Thornley | 1:55.60 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $3.40 |
| 2/6 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ashburton Raceway | 2400m | Good | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rangiora Aw | 2000m | Good | Ross Houghton | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start posted a big 16 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Hobart (2:37.60) beating Miss Collann in on September 20 at $1.14 at the bell was leading 3.8. Doubt he is up to this.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 16.7L | $1.14 |
| 1/7 | 13/09/2026 | 28 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $1.55 |
| 1/7 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 16/08/2026 | 16 | NR 54 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Adrian Pace | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 20.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 31/07/2026 | 12 | 0-3 WINs (NR55) | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.75 |
| 1/7 | 19/07/2026 | 147 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Adrian Pace | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Adrian Pace | 0 |
| 12.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 22/02/2026 | 15 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | A Pace | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 176.9L | $1.55 |