Melton Race 4 - Woodlands Stud Victoria Derby (3rd Heat)
Queensland Derby winner PALLADIUM NZ (1) returned off a let-up with an easy win two back at Menangle before a second to race rival Nymbal there last start. He led in both of those outings so expect him to take advantage of the ace draw. NYMBAL NZ (5) made-it-back to back wins with his Listed victory over Palladium in Sydney last start, beating him by 2.4 metres. Kept up to the mark with a trial since. Big danger again. SOHO PIASTRI (8) brings some decent form to this race including an easy win here two back. Draws to trail the top pick early so can be competitive again. DYNAMITEDAN (9) may need some luck from the back row but he was solid when he placed fresh and has won two of three second-up attempts so should be improved. CO CAPTAIN (3) jumps in grade but is racing well so may be worth including from a decent draw.

Driver: Nathan Jack
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Beaten favourite last start when second at Menangle on September 19. Proved too good the start before at Menangle on September 12. Should get every chance from this draw.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $1.30 |
| 1/10 | 12/09/2026 | 56 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.9 | 8 |
| 10.4L | $1.04 |
| 1/3 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Brad Hewitt | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/11 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:54.1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/12 | 10/07/2026 | 6 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.0 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/12 | 04/07/2026 | 8 | 3YO | $26,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.0 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/06/2026 | 33 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:52.3 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $1.55 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track was 8th-13.55 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Enjoy Life (2:38.70) in 3yo G1 on September 12 at $151. Two runs back 6th (Sr3) over 2240m at this track, beaten 21 m by Le Cardinal (2:39.40) in 3yo on September 5 at $151. Tested.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | Colts Geldings No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $151.00 |
| 6/12 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 21.3L | $151.00 |
| 4/11 | 27/08/2026 | 13 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/08/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $1.15 |
| 2/9 | 03/08/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.25 |
| 3/8 | 24/07/2026 | 21 | NR 52 to 57 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
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Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 1.1 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Riverina Paceway (2:02.00) beating Donnie Mac in on September 25 at $1.75 at the bell was leading 2.7. Hard to leave out on current form. Racing well but this is a class jump.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Chris Svanosio | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $1.75 |
| 1/9 | 11/09/2026 | 15 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Chris Svanosio | 1:52.5 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $1.80 |
| 8/11 | 27/08/2026 | 8 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/08/2026 | 32 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $1.55 |
| 1/5 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | No NR | $26,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/07/2026 | 17 | No NR | $11,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
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Three-year-old colt who has been thereabouts in recent starts. Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.82 beaten 8 m by Soho Trump (2:42.50) in 3yo on September 26 at $23. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 13 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 | 9 | Colts Geldings No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $23.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/09/2026 | 33 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $1.70 |
| 2/10 | 15/08/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.45 |
| 1/8 | 07/08/2026 | 224 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Abby Sanderson | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $1.12 |
| 1/4 | 30/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 0m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | R Sanderson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/10 | 26/12/2025 | 167 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $500,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:51.6 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $21.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Three-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Menangle both over 2300m. Last start came from midfield and won by 2.5 m (Fr3) at Menangle (2:41.50) beating Palladium in LR on September 19 at $4 at the bell was 6th-13.95. Big chance again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 30/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $1.30 |
| 3/10 | 29/08/2026 | 16 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:49.0 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/08/2026 | 12 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $1.18 |
| 1/7 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | NMT3Ws/TS | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Robert Morris | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.15 |
| 4/11 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $34.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
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Last start was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 7th-13.56 beaten 11 m by Wicked Wizard (1:51.60) on October 3 at $2.70. Two runs back was well back in the run when 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 21 m by Loucasso (1:49.90) in 3yo on September 19 at $61. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 03/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:51.6 | 8 |
| 11.7L | $2.70 |
| 7/8 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:49.9 | 8 |
| 21.7L | $61.00 |
| 10/12 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:55.0 | 7 |
| 19.3L | $51.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/08/2026 | 40 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $2.80 |
| 7/11 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $4.80 |
| 2/12 | 10/07/2026 | 6 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Sam Hewitt | 0 |
| 51L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 12/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Brad Hewitt | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
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Steps out over an extra 520m after a solid effort last start; 2nd (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 4th-9.09 beaten 9 m by Soho Trump (2:37.70) in 3yo on September 18 at $1.85. Raced well last start but won't find this easy from the draw. Not keen this time.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 18/09/2026 | 22 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.3 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $1.85 |
| 5/10 | 27/08/2026 | 19 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $8.00 |
| 1/11 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.25 |
| 2/11 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.25 |
| 2/10 | 18/07/2026 | 42 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.5 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $1.45 |
| 3/11 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/4 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 20.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
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Back in form at the last couple of outings, two starts back won by 15 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (2:42.80) beating Blazing High in 3yo on September 18 at $1.65 at the bell was leading 6.6. Last start just missed, solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track was leading by 5.59 at the bell, beaten 2 m by Pick Up Elvis (2:) on September 26 at $3.40. Can play a role.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 26/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 18/09/2026 | 22 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $1.65 |
| 9/10 | 27/08/2026 | 20 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 23.4L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/08/2026 | 13 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:52.9 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $1.90 |
| 5/8 | 25/07/2026 | 35 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $2.90 |
| 5/9 | 20/06/2026 | 11 | 0W/20K Stakes/TS | $20,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:51.7 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Second-up here following a spell. Game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr5) over 2240m at this track was 4th-6.89 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Soho Trump (2:42.50) in 3yo on September 26 at $6. Fitter so a forward performance is expected.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 26/09/2026 | 70 | Colts Geldings No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | No NR | $30,350.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 18.2L | $3.50 |
| 11/12 | 10/07/2026 | 20 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:52.0 | 6 |
| 20.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | James Herbertson | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $1.45 |
| 1/8 | 06/06/2026 | 70 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $1.40 |
| 0/10 | 28/03/2026 | 5 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 99.0L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |