Melton Race 5 - Woodlands Stud V.l. Dullard Trotters Cup (Group 3)
GATESYS GEM (2) won both rounds of the Vicbred 4M Series at this circuit and distance, leading from wider than this for a 2.6m win in the final last time. That was her seventh success from 11 tries here. The good draw gives her every chance to add another. JILLIBY DREAMLOVER (3) had tough barriers in both rounds of the Vicbred series but the last two times she started on the front row she won good races in Brisbane including the Great Square. Can show her best from this draw. LOVEMETO NZ (7) was a beaten favourite when third from this barrier first up but he'll be fitter for that. Strikes at 50 per cent at this circuit and distance so the longer trip suits. GOTFEELINGSYOUKNOW (6) resumes off some terrific efforts in the Inter Dominion series including a heat win and a second in the final. Readied with two nice trials and goes very well fresh with three wins and a placing from four tries. Tougher draw for HOPPY NZ (9) but he is in form and is suited up to a distance where he has won four six.

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 10th (Sr3) over 2240m at this track well beaten by Karbine (2:46.30) on September 26 at $41. Before that 9th (Sr2) over 2100m at Geelong beaten 25 m by Thunda Struck (2:38.00) on September 11 at $11. Others better.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 26/09/2026 | 15 | NR up to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 129.8L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 11/09/2026 | 13 | NR 68 to 80 | $11,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 25.4L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 40.4L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 22/08/2026 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 22.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/08/2026 | 232 | NR up to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 37.2L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/12/2025 | 13 | NR 73 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 183.6L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 26/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | A E Tubbs | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at this track both over 2240m. Last start won by 2.5 m as favourite (Fr6) at this track (2:43.00) beating I Am Wilma in 4yo G1 on September 19 at $1.65 at the bell was leading 2.61. The good draw gives her every chance to win again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 19/09/2026 | 10 | Mares No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $1.65 |
| 1/11 | 09/09/2026 | 53 | Mares No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $1.70 |
| 2/4 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | G A Hunter | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 11/07/2026 | 63 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Chris Alford | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $2.15 |
| 1/4 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | G A Hunter | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 09/05/2026 | 147 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:59.6 | 0 |
| 100.2L | $2.60 |
| 3/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $2.90 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into seventh behind Gatesys Gem at this track over 2240m in a 4yo G1 on September 19 at $4.60. Raced better the start before that with a good run when 2nd (Sr2) over 2240m at this track was 2nd-8.64 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Gatesys Gem (2:45.90) in 4yo on September 9 at $2.30. Much better served by this draw and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 19/09/2026 | 10 | Mares No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/11 | 09/09/2026 | 53 | Mares No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $2.30 |
| 4/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 12/13 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | No NR | $500,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 93.2L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/07/2026 | 6 | 3& No NR | $26,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.90 |
| 1/12 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | 3&4YO | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 27/06/2026 | 56 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.05 |
| 2/6 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 3rd (10m) over 2570m at Geelong, at the bell was 3rd-5.34 beaten 3.5 m by Imperial Monarch (3:17.40) on October 3 at $12. Two runs back 11th (40m Fr1) over 2230m at Globe Derby Park, well beaten by Georgy Girl (2:49.90) on April 25 at $2.40. Not as keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 03/10/2026 | 161 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | R | Glen Craven | 2:02.6 | 0 |
| 3.4L | $12.00 |
| 2/2 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | NR 55 or better | $11,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:02.6 | 0 |
| 245.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/9 | 18/04/2026 | 22 | NR 60 or better | $26,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2530m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:01.4 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/3 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Good | M D Horsnell | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $22,000.00 | Terang | 2680m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $16.00 |
| 2/12 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 60 or better | $20,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:03.0 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/6 | 14/03/2026 | 6 | NR 60 or better | $11,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2580m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:05.5 | 0 |
| 3.6L | $3.90 |

Driver: Ross Payne
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Comments
Resuming after a spell of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 1.2 m finishing second behind Gus at Albion Park over 2680m on July 18 at $17. Previous preparation first-up won by 6 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (2:05.00) beating Remus Phoenix in on June 28 2025 at $2.90. Looking for a good return.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 15.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/13 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $500,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $17.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 1/12 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 0.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Ross Payne | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/06/2026 | 35 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 56.7L | $26.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
Having his second run back from a spell. Game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 1720m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 3rd-7.09 beaten 9 m by Hoppy (2:03.70) on September 26 at $2.25. Fitter and should run well.
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 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 9.7L | $2.25 |
| 3/5 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 23L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/13 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $500,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $1.75 |
| 6/12 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $3.40 |
| 2/9 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.60 |

Driver: Nicholas O'Connor
Stats
Comments
Meets Hoppy again; was restrained, when 19 metres fifth at this track over 1720m in a race on September 26. Not here.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 19.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 26.4L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $3.70 |
| 2/9 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $12.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 25.1L | $19.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | NR 69 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 17.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/4 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Nicholas O'connor | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Nicholas O'connor | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Craven
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 3 m (Fr1) at this track (2:03.70) beating Imperial Monarch in on September 26 at $2.30 at the bell was 2nd-3.06. Tougher draw but going well so could win with even luck.
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 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $2.30 |
| 2/6 | 19/09/2026 | 70 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 8.7L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Matthew Craven | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $1.90 |
| 1/11 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | NR 69 to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 2:00.8 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | NR 69 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/06/2026 | 245 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $51.00 |
| 1/4 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
Stats
Comments
Resumes today. His previous first-up run was successful when he won by 19 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at Maryborough (2:40.10) beating Mitchell Wrap in on November 2 at $4. Hard to have.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 30.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 01/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 91.0L | $61.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | David Barbetti | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $31.00 |
| 6/11 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | NR 69 to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $61.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | David Barbetti | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 35.8L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 18.7L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 59.6L | $9.00 |
| 1/4 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |