Melton Race 1 - Renown Silverware Nmw Pace
VIVID DREAM NZ (5) had a tough draw so was far from disgraced when midfield in a Victoria Derby heat last week. This is easier and he was in fine form prior, winning four of his other five starts this time in. Proven at this circuit and distance and looks well placed. HITCH TO HIS STAR (6) has been competitive since winning at this circuit and distance last month and kept the ball rolling last time when he came from wider for fourth to a top filly at Wagga. Can make an impact again. NEATNTIDY (4) won from this barrier when resuming at Mildura then was held up when beaten 2.8m at his most recent appearance here. Player with better luck. WOTDIDUSAAAY (3) has been hard to fault of late, winning from this barrier at Echuca before delivering again last time at Cranbourne.

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Came from midfield and won by a nose (Fr2) at this track (2:03.80) beating Just As Well in on October 9 at $5 at the bell was 5th-8.34. Two runs back 4th (Fr2) over 2100m at Geelong beaten 22 m by The Final Dance (2:30.40) on October 3 at $34. Gets the ace draw but place best in this line-up.
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 | 09/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/10/2026 | 9 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | R | Jack Laugher | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 22.3L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | Mares No NR | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $126.00 |
| 10/11 | 10/09/2026 | 12 | Mares No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 25.6L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/08/2026 | 168 | NR 57 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $51.00 |
| 3/4 | 22/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Brendan Barnes | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Good | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $16.00 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 9th (Fr5) over 2100m after racing wide at Geelong, beaten 45 m by Schwarz (2:31.70) on October 3 at $81. Before that 7th (Sr1) over 1690m at Shepparton, at the bell was 7th-8.36 beaten 9 m by Dembe (2:01.40) on September 29 at $15. Not here.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 14/10/2026 | 11 | NR up to 60 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Tasmyn Potter | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $7.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/10/2026 | 4 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | R | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 44.7L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/09/2026 | 10 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 85 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 40.7L | $61.00 |
| 9/9 | 11/09/2026 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 21.4L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 20.2L | $151.00 |
| 10/11 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $71.00 |

Driver: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
Scored at his last two starts. Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.1 m (Fr6) at Cranbourne (2:32.10) beating Miss Addi in on October 4 at $12 at the bell was 2nd-1.4. Hard to leave out on current form. Draws well so must respect winning form.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 04/10/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/09/2026 | 53 | NR up to 75 | $8,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $71.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Slow | Darren Pace | 0 |
| 18.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 31/07/2026 | 8 | $5000 last 4 starts | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 31.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/07/2026 | 329 | NR up to 75 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 72.5L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/08/2025 | 70 | NR 57 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 110.7L | $7.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Held up last start when 5th (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 8th-11.31 beaten 2.75 m by Earl Of Pembroke (2:44.30) on October 9 at $10. Showed ability the race before when he won by a head as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Mildura (2:12.20) beating Lewielewis in on September 27 at $3 at the bell was leading 2.6. Luckless last start so worth another chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 09/10/2026 | 12 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/09/2026 | 163 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Good | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 17/04/2026 | 13 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 22.9L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $5.00 |
| 10/11 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.3 | 3 |
| 20.7L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/03/2026 | 13 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 2/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Sr4) over 2760m at this track was 8th-12.78 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Enjoy Life (3:18.60) in 3yo on October 10 at $81. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 16 m 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. Better placed and has strong claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 10/10/2026 | 20 | Colts Geldings No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $81.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr8) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway was 8th-16.7 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Ark Sea (2:00.40) on October 9 at $14. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was leading 2.9 beaten a head by Michaywey (2:) on September 25 at $5. Look for another good showing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 09/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Abbey Turnbull | 1:51.4 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/9 | 25/09/2026 | 15 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Abbey Turnbull | 1:50.9 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 7/11 | 10/09/2026 | 5 | Entires Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Abbey Turnbull | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $101.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/09/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 21/08/2026 | 27 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Abbey Turnbull | 8 |
| 2.5L | $4.80 | |
| 4/10 | 25/07/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Abbey Turnbull | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $9.00 |
| 1/4 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | C A Turnbull | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Moran
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Dembe at Shepparton over 1690m on September 29 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Dembe at Shepparton over 2190m on October 6 at $3.60. Up in grade but ticking along well so worth including.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 65 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | David Moran | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $3.60 |
| 3/10 | 29/09/2026 | 172 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | David Moran | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Joshua Aiken | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Joshua Aiken | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 10/04/2026 | 22 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/03/2026 | 21 | NR 58 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 20.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/11 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.60 |
| 4/10 | 19/02/2026 | 27 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $11.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track beaten 22 m by Savon De Roche (2:40.70) on October 9 at $101. Two runs back 8th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 6th-8.16 beaten 10 m by Mighty Jolt (2:02.20) on September 26 at $23. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 09/10/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Cain | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 22.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/09/2026 | 20 | NR 57 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/09/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Matthew Cain | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 29/08/2026 | 13 | NR 57 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/08/2026 | 9 | NR 54 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Matthew Cain | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $71.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/08/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/4 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 24.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr6) over 1690m at Maryborough, beaten 3 m by El Boston (2:02.00) on October 12 at $13. Before that was well back in the run when 7th (Fr3) over 1710m at Ballarat, at the bell was 8th-14.36 beaten 12 m by Ultimate Vinnie (2:01.50) on October 7 at $23. Not keen.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 12/10/2026 | 5 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/10/2026 | 15 | $5000 last 4 starts | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/09/2026 | 24 | NR up to 75 | $8,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $14.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/08/2026 | 22 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 35.1L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/08/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/07/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/5 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Craven
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr7) over 2240m at this track was 9th-17.42 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Savon De Roche (2:40.70) on October 9 at $26. Before that was well back in the run when 2nd (Fr5) over 2180m at Terang was 5th-11.2 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Keayang Viper (2:38.30) on September 28 at $6. One for the exotics.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 09/10/2026 | 11 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:55.4 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/09/2026 | 17 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/09/2026 | 12 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/08/2026 | 13 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:57.7 | 7 |
| 9.7L | $12.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/08/2026 | 16 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Slow | Lauren White | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $34.00 |
| 4/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |