Melton Race 3 - Hertz Melton Ladyship Cup (Group 3)
Boom mare THE ART OF SUCCESS (11) stretched her winning run to 10 when she came from this barrier and worked but proved too strong in the Vicbred Super Series Final last start. That took her record here to seven from seven and while she may have to do it the hard way again she is the one to beat. SWEET IDEAL (2) is up in grade but is in fine form with three straight wins, the last two from back row draws. An ideal draw sees her as a threat. LET HER ROLL (4) had a flat tyre and a tough draw when fourth to THE ART OF SUCCESS in the Vicbred Final last start. Came from one spot wider than this and worked when she took out a heat of that series prior. Has won three of five tries at this distance so could threaten. WICKED CONFESSION (7) raced parked and worked at Listed level in Sydney last start so wasn't disgraced when beaten less than 5m. She draws wide but is a capable mare who won the only time she attempted this distance.

Driver: Luke McCarthy
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 2100m at Geelong beaten 30 m by The Final Dance (2:30.40) on October 3 at $19. Two runs back won by a neck as favourite (Sr2) at this track (2:01.20) beating Lougle in on August 29 at $2.80 at the bell was 5th-5.82. Not keen on her chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 03/10/2026 | 35 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | R | Kate Gath | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 28.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/11 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 4/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/11 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $9.50 |
| 8/10 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | N A O'connor | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 23/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Mccallum | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Darryl Lawlor
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Came from midfield and posted a big 7 m win (Sr1) at Terang (1:57.60) beating Roadmaster in on September 28 at $3.60 at the bell was 3rd-2.6. Two runs back won by 5 m (Sr1) at Terang (2:01.70) beating Always Be Blakey in on August 30 at $4 at the bell was 6th-5.4m 2WWC. In winning form and gets every chance from this draw.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 28/09/2026 | 29 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 30/08/2026 | 36 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Darryl Lawlor | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.40 |
| 6/10 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 1:50.5 | 9 |
| 11.7L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $16.00 |
| 1/2 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Darryl Lawlor | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 1/1 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Darryl Lawlor | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
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Comments
Well-beaten 8 days ago at this track over 2240m, and two back was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track, beaten 24 m by Mount Barker Boy (2:40.60) on October 2 at $151. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Moran | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 30.7L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/10/2026 | 49 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Leigh Sutton | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 24.9L | $151.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:51.5 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jack Stockton | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jack Stockton | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mel Thackeray | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
Last start had a flat tyre when fourth behind The Art Of Success at this track over 2240m in a 4yo G2 on September 19 at $6. Raced better the start before that where she raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a head as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Kilmore (2:37.80) beating Soho Americano in 4yo on September 10 at $1.95 at the bell was 2nd-1.66. No luck last time so she is among the leading chances.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 19/09/2026 | 9 | Mares No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 19.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/09/2026 | 40 | Mares No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.95 |
| 4/11 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:51.9 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/07/2026 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 04/07/2026 | 203 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $11.00 |
| 2/3 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 16.1L | $15.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
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Comments
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 7th-8.78 beaten 11 m by Soap And Bubbles (2:01.40) on October 9 at $71. Before that was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr4) over 2240m after being wide early at this track beaten 21 m by Mount Barker Boy (2:40.60) on October 2 at $81. Facing a tough assignment.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $71.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Ewa Justice | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 21.3L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:51.8 | 2 |
| 17.7L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | George Lee | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:52.5 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/09/2026 | 21 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 17.1L | $34.00 |
| 3/4 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
| 2/6 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Amy Day
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1700m at Horsham beaten 22 m by Forty Love (2:00.10) on October 5 at $34. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr4) over 1680m at Terang was 7th-14 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Sweet Ideal (1:57.60) on September 28 at $26. Hard to have here.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 22.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/09/2026 | 185 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:52.7 | 4 |
| 19.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/3 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Amy Day | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Amy Day | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Amy Day | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Amy Day | 1:52.8 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | Up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 27/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $12.00 |

Driver: Tayla French
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle beaten 4.5 m by Golly Gee Fellas (1:50.90) in LR M on October 10 at $5.50. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.96 beaten 9 m by Cigano (2:40.00) on October 2 at $2.50. Her best is up to winning this.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 10/10/2026 | 8 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ellen Tormey | 1:50.9 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 02/10/2026 | 13 | NR up to 100 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $2.50 |
| 3/12 | 19/09/2026 | 9 | Mares No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $3.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/09/2026 | 27 | Mares No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Tayla French | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 14/08/2026 | 10 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:51.5 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/5 | 04/08/2026 | 73 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $1.70 |
| 4/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Juanita Breen | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 4th-4.25 beaten 8 m by Soap And Bubbles (2:01.40) on October 9 at $5. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 3rd (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-5.32 beaten 10 m by Cigano (2:40.00) on October 2 at $16. Needs easier.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.6 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 100 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Chris Alford | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $16.00 |
| 6/11 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:52.1 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 15/08/2026 | 8 | NR 78 to 89 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Ronan
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at Geelong was 8th-15.72 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Ollies The Boss (1:54.70) on October 3 at $8.50. Two runs back came from midfield and won by a neck (Sr2) at Charlton (1:55.80) beating Celestial Zodiac in on September 21 at $8.50 at the bell was 7th-8.2. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 03/10/2026 | 12 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | R | Jason Lee | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 21/09/2026 | 19 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/5 | 12/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Connor Ronan | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 02/09/2026 | 23 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/08/2026 | 108 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Slow | Connor Ronan | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $12.00 |
| 2/4 | 25/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Connor Ronan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 24/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 16/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Anthony Varga | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following September 19 run. Last start won by 6 m (Sr1) at this track (2:01.40) beating Clymenus in on October 9 at $3.30 at the bell was 3rd-4.11. This race will be harder than that win. Rough exotic hope.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 09/10/2026 | 20 | NR up to 90 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $3.30 |
| 6/12 | 19/09/2026 | 9 | Mares No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 26.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/09/2026 | 12 | Mares No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $3.30 |
| 7/11 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/08/2026 | 56 | NR 78 to 89 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:52.8 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR 78 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $3.80 |
| 3/5 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |