Melton Race 1 - Vicbred Acceptances Open On Harnessweb 4yo & Older Mdn Pace
MYDEEPESTDESIRE (4) has the hoof on the till after placing in all three starts to date. Drew wider than this and raced three deep without cover but fought well for a close second last week at Maryborough, beaten a nose. Gets her lowest draw so far. That gives her the chance to break through. PET WOLF (3) made a solid return to the track at his latest appearance at this circuit and distance, finishing 1.3 metres from the winner in second after being close to the pace throughout. Should enjoy an economical run from this draw. Yet to miss a place and with added fitness could take this out. MYSTIC MOTIVER (9) is another that looks close to a win and must be considered after she finished runner-up in both outings off a spell. EVA EXPRESS (2) was beaten only 2m on debut. Open to natural improvement and should not have any excuses from the favourable draw.

Driver: Matthew Whittle
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Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fourth behind Belvu Bandit at Geelong over 2100m in a 4yo+ on August 14 at $31. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Roblen Demon at this track over 1720m on August 28 at $34. Draws the inside so may be 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 10/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | G R Whittle | 0 |
| 42L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $34.00 |
| 2/4 | 22/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Matthew Whittle | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 14/08/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/08/2026 | 164 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 22/02/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Matthew Whittle | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 81.0L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/02/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 45.4L | $13.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old mare lining up for the second time. At debut 4th (Fr3) over 1690m at Shepparton, at the bell was 4th-7.96 beaten 2 m by Son Of A Broad (2:05.20) in 4yo+ on October 13 at $14. Nicely drawn and open to improvement.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 13/10/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $14.00 |
| 4/4 | 04/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Good | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 32.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Boris Devcic | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.3 m second behind Colombian Princess at this track over 1720m last start. Before that was beaten 1.1 metres second again at this track over 2240m same class on March 20. Should improve so expected to go close.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 02/10/2026 | 196 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/03/2026 | 56 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/01/2026 | 23 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 22.9L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 31/12/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 20/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | B P Portelli | 0 |
| 130L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 25/06/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1930m | G R Sugars | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Jansen at Maryborough over 1690m last start. Before that was beaten 4 metres third at Horsham over 1700m same class on October 5. Ready to take the next step.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 12/10/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $1.75 |
| 3/10 | 05/10/2026 | 33 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.3 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 02/09/2026 | - | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Good | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Ainsworth
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Comments
Resuming after a spell of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into tenth behind Royal Rockstar at Ballarat over 1710m in a 4yo+ on August 5 at $8. Market watch fresh.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 10/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Good | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 70L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:59.3 | 7 |
| 42.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/07/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Jason Ainsworth | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/07/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 09/07/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 17.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/4 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shannon O'Sullivan
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1690m at Maryborough was 6th-10.2 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Jansen (2:02.50) on October 12 at $151. Two runs back 6th (Sr1) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 35 m by Ultimate Grange (2:06.10) on September 23 at $51. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 12/10/2026 | 19 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | S O'sullivan | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/09/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 32.6L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/09/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 59.5L | $3.60 |
| 5/10 | 07/09/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:01.8 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 02/09/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 47.5L | $51.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/08/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/6 | 10/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Good | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
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Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1690m at Kilmore beaten 24 m by Sheer Me (2:03.50) in 4yo+ on September 30 at $71. Before that, a solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr4) over 1720m at this track beaten 22 m by Rockamara (2:03.70) in 4yo+ on September 18 at $41. May play a role.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 30/09/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 24.0L | $71.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/09/2026 | 25 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 22.7L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/08/2026 | 42 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 19.9L | $6.00 |
| 2/4 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 13/07/2026 | 52 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 30.2L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/05/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/05/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 25.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Finished second at her last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten 1.2 metres behind Son Of A Broad at Shepparton over 1690m 4yo+ on October 13. Could break through.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 13/10/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $2.30 |
| 2/10 | 30/09/2026 | 203 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $5.00 |
| 7/11 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 35.8L | $2.60 |
| 4/9 | 26/02/2026 | 32 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 25/01/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2150m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:01.6 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 14/01/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:02.1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R K Sutton | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 18/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R K Sutton | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
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Comments
Comes here second-up after eight days. Lacklustre first-up performance when 7th (Fr5) over 1690m after showing early pace at Shepparton, at the bell was 3rd-3.91 beaten 15 m by Son Of A Broad (2:05.20) in 4yo+ on October 13 at $21. Unlikely to threaten against this field.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 13/10/2026 | 133 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 15.4L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | Leigh Sutton | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 43.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 27.2L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/05/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 117.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | D Jack | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Having her second run back from a spell. Game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1690m after showing early pace at Shepparton, at the bell was leading 2.43 beaten 1.4 m by Son Of A Broad (2:05.20) in 4yo+ on October 13 at $7. May feature with some luck.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 13/10/2026 | 417 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 32L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 04/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Good | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 22/08/2025 | - | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 389.2L | $8.00 |