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Melton Race 3 - Hip Pocket Castlemaine Pace

CATCH THE CAPTAIN (1) is on debut for the Andy Gath stable. By Captaintreacherous from a mare who is a sibling of Catch A Wave. Showed ability in winning a trial here and the ace draw gives him the chance to kick off with a win. ASHANTE WARRIOR (7) had enough speed to cross to the lead and go on to break the maiden at Kilmore over 1690m last time, getting home by 2.5 metres. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position but he may be ready to go through his grades now. YANKEE GAMBLER (5) makes his first appearance since scoring at Ballarat eight months ago. Watch the betting. STAY FOOLISH (3) switches from NSW where he placed two back at Newcastle. Keep safe.

Race Time:8:00 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1720m

Catch The Captain (1)N/A

Trainer: Andy Gath (Long Forest)12 mths 0: 0-0-0

Driver: Kate Gath

2 yo B G

Sire: CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (USA)

Dam: BETTOR COPAGOODONE (AUS)

Stats

Career0: 0-0-0

LTS$0.00

BMR

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %0%

Place %0%

Comments

Two-year-old gelding by Captaintreacherous out of Bettor Copagoodone on debut. Showed ability when he won at Melton in a trial on October 13 over 2240m. Looks talented and is well served by the draw.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/4	13/10/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Kate Gath		0	1. Catch The Captain 2. General Dan 3. Nudoora	3L	$0.00

The Gang (2)15777x77

Trainer: Freddy Taiba (Sunbury)12 mths 7: 1-0-0

Driver: Liam Older

5 yo B G

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: STORM MAGUIRE (NZ)

Stats

Career7: 1-0-0

LTS$3,780.00

BMR2:01.28

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %14.29%

Place %14.29%

Comments

Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr4) over 2190m at Shepparton, beaten 70 m by Ozzie Tart (2:47.80) on October 13 at $16. Before that was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr4) over 2200m at Ballarat was 7th-16.2 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Cool Story (2:44.30) on October 7 at $71. Draws well so may do better.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/7	13/10/2026	6	0-1 WIN	$6,000.00	Shepparton	2190m	Neutral	Mark Pitt	2:03.3	4	1. Ozzie Tart 2. The King Oftheroad 3. Crackin Philtra	70.4L	$16.00
7/8	07/10/2026	299	NR 46 to 51	$6,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Joey Sharp	2:00.2	4	1. Cool Story 2. Brave Art 3. Hurricane Hooly	17.5L	$71.00
4/5	22/09/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Kilmore	1690m	Good	Joey Sharp		0	1. Three Six Three 2. Cobargo Warlock 3. Cookie Dough	13.2L	$0.00
7/9	07/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Ewa Justice		0	1. Fiction File 2. My Beautiful Life 3. Helenshope	32L	$0.00
7/9	12/12/2025	5	NR 45 to 54	$8,000.00	Burnie	2180m	Neutral	Dylan Ford	2:01.9	1	1. Kenya NZ 2. Family Reasons 3. Mikiyoursofine	18.6L	$7.50
7/8	07/12/2025	42	NR 50 to 53	$9,700.00	Hobart	2090m	Neutral	T R Ford	2:02.6	1	1. Stir Me Up 2. Donny In Paris 3. Coolandcollect	25.2L	$8.50
7/8	26/10/2025	11	NR 50 to 54	$8,000.00	Hobart	2090m	Neutral	Dylan Ford	2:00.3	1	1. Arma Rolling Stone 2. Busload Of Faith NZ 3. Yareckon Im Sweet	57.5L	$2.70
5/8	15/10/2025	13	NR 52 to 57	$6,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:57.0	7	1. Platinum Jive NZ 2. Indi Party Mood 3. Maxy Can Dance	10.1L	$23.00

Stay Foolish (3)x484357930

Trainer: P J Tonkin (Kialla)12 mths 44: 3-7-9

Driver: Ellen Tormey

4 yo B H

Sire: STAY HUNGRY (USA)

Dam: WITHERSPOON (AUS)

Stats

Career44: 3-7-9

LTS$52,199.00

BMR1:58.00

TS1: 0-0-0

Win %6.82%

Place %43.18%

Comments

Last start 10th (Fr1) over 2030m at Newcastle, beaten 40 m by Peligroso (2:27.30) on September 11 at $7. At the start before solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at Newcastle was 9th-15.63 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Lookin Good Margie (1:56.40) on August 31 at $19. Could measure up for the new yard.

Last Starts 39 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
10/10	11/09/2026	11	NR up to 50	$6,940.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	Brad Elder	1:56.8	1	1. Peligroso 2. Rocknroll Clarry 3. Ire Of The Dragon	40.5L	$7.00
3/9	31/08/2026	10	NR up to 54	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Brad Elder	1:56.4	6	1. Lookin Good Margie 2. Changes 3. Stay Foolish	4.8L	$19.00
9/9	21/08/2026	21	NR up to 47	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Cooper Griffiths	1:56.3	4	1. Wunderland 2. Goodtime Miki 3. Chlobro	9.0L	$3.40
7/8	31/07/2026	7	NR up to 48	$6,940.00	Newcastle	2030m	Fast	Cooper Griffiths	1:59.0	6	1. My Kgari 2. Sunlight Stride 3. Adelaide Bee Cee	36.1L	$4.33
5/8	24/07/2026	7	NR up to 52	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Brad Elder	1:55.3	8	1. Whitbys Delight NZ 2. Maywyns Mighty Mac 3. My Kgari	11.4L	$17.00
3/7	17/07/2026	7	NR up to 53	$6,940.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Brad Elder	1:55.5	1	1. Im A Liberty Girl 2. Cinnamon 3. Stay Foolish	0.2L	$2.60
2/7	03/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	1648m	Good	Blake Hughes		0	1. Penurious 2. Stay Foolish 3. Whens Lunch	1L	$0.00
4/6	21/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	1648m	Good	B J Elder		0	1. Rock Am Alyeska 2. Dance With Carmer 3. Rocknroll Clarry	9L	$0.00

Divine Tilly (4)6435264639

Trainer: S B Cleave (Nulla Vale)12 mths 28: 2-3-6

Driver: Steve Cleave

4 yo BR M

Sire: WARRAWEE NEEDY (CAN)

Dam: JESSIES GIRL (USA)

Stats

Career28: 2-3-6

LTS$16,930.00

BMR1:55.25

TS2: 0-0-0

Win %7.14%

Place %39.29%

Comments

Last start 9th (Fr2) over 1690m at Kilmore was 4th-8.45 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Altius (2:02.00) on October 8 at $21. At the run before solid effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 2180m at Kilmore, at the bell was 3rd-4.38 beaten 4 m by Foregone Conclusion (2:44.10) on September 3 at $11. Can feature.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
9/10	08/10/2026	35	NR up to 49	$5,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	Lisa Lewis	1:56.2	2	1. Altius 2. Bella Louise 3. Feel The Reign	14.8L	$21.00
3/8	03/09/2026	14	NR up to 50	$8,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Joey Sharp	2:01.2	5	1. Foregone Conclusion NZ 2. Monsieur Flamel 3. Divine Tilly	4.1L	$11.00
6/8	20/08/2026	7	NR 48 to 52	$6,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Steve Cleave	2:00.0	2	1. Liberty Star Dust 2. Frosty Drop 3. Sports Wrack	21.6L	$34.00
4/10	13/08/2026	29	NR up to 49	$5,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	Steve Cleave	1:57.3	3	1. Hez Harrywho 2. Blue Miki 3. Emjay Jazz	5.7L	$14.00
6/8	15/07/2026	14	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Steve Cleave	2:00.6	5	1. Cool Story 2. Goodtime Mae 3. Precious Belle NZ	10.7L	$5.50
2/8	01/07/2026	13	Mares	$6,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	R	Steve Cleave	1:56.6	2	1. Jilliby Illusion 2. Divine Tilly 3. Bettorsweetvictory	2.4L	$15.00
4/5	22/12/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Steve Cleave		0	1. Fear The Power 2. Wicked One 3. The Trawler	17L	$0.00
2/7	29/07/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	Steve Cleave		0	1. Ollies The Boss 2. Divine Tilly 3. Montana Pride	13.7L	$0.00

Yankee Gambler (5)654432251x

Trainer: Desleigh Parish (Coghills Creek)12 mths 80: 8-14-14

Driver: Hannah Parish

7 yo BR BL G

Sire: BETTING LINE (USA)

Dam: GEEJAYLEE (AUS)

Stats

Career80: 8-14-14

LTS$54,405.00

BMR1:55.90

TS9: 2-1-1

Win %10.00%

Place %45.00%

Comments

First up. At the last run he came from midfield and posted a big 3 m win as favourite (Sr2) at Ballarat (2:43.80) beating Normandy Nugget in on February 19 at $3.10 at the bell was 4th-4.2m 2WWC. Chance while fresh.

Last Starts 243 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/9	19/02/2026	6	NR up to 42	$4,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Hannah Parish	1:59.8	2	1. Yankee Gambler 2. Normandy Nugget 3. Four Lonely Nights	3.1L	$3.10
5/10	13/02/2026	8	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Terang	1680m	Neutral	Hannah Parish	1:56.3	4	1. Too The Max 2. Muselet 3. Quick Decision	7.1L	$4.40
2/9	05/02/2026	6	NR up to 47	$4,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Hannah Parish	1:56.3	5	1. Admiralofthefleet 2. Yankee Gambler 3. Too The Max	0.1L	$2.90
2/10	30/01/2026	7	NR 40 to 45	$4,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Hannah Parish	1:57.3	2	1. Woodlea Diego NZ 2. Yankee Gambler 3. Livermere	1.2L	$2.80
3/12	23/01/2026	15	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Hannah Parish	1:56.4	1	1. Tukurua 2. Home And Dry NZ 3. Yankee Gambler	2.4L	$9.00
4/10	08/01/2026	4	NR up to 51	$8,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Hannah Parish	1:58.9	5	1. Aveiro 2. Kalkadoon Dreaming 3. Eye See Amour	7.9L	$4.60
1/6	19/05/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		H Parish		0	1. Yankee Gambler 2. Dance Affair 3. Smokescreen	4L	$0.00
1/4	16/03/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		H Parish		0	1. Yankee Gambler 2. Til Heavens Rockn NZ 3. Nephew Of Sonoko	2L	$0.00

Caruso Star (6)4359x51637

Trainer: Anthony Spiteri (Toolern Vale)12 mths 96: 11-14-13

Driver: Adrian Pace

8 yo B G

Sire: FALCON SEELSTER (USA)

Dam: LORIMERJANE (AUS)

Stats

Career96: 11-14-13

LTS$66,690.00

BMR1:56.40

TS12: 1-3-1

Win %11.46%

Place %39.58%

Comments

Last start 7th (Sr3) over 1690m at Kilmore was 6th-9.74 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Blue Miki (2:03.20) on September 24 at $26. At the run before good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr5) over 2080m at Cranbourne was 4th-5.4 at the bell, beaten 2.25 m by Roblen Demon (2:34.80) on September 13 at $19. Could atone.

Last Starts 26 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	24/09/2026	11	NR 46 to 49	$5,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	Adrian Pace	1:57.3	3	1. Blue Miki 2. Wingate Guy 3. Our Mystery Bet	5.2L	$26.00
3/6	13/09/2026	12	NR 45 to 50	$6,000.00	Cranbourne	2080m	Neutral	Adrian Pace	1:59.8	5	1. Roblen Demon 2. Quick Crunch 3. Caruso Star	2.3L	$19.00
6/9	01/09/2026	16	NR up to 49	$5,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	1:58.7	1	1. Final Bow 2. Wingate Guy 3. Cresco Threepeat	6.6L	$10.00
1/8	16/08/2026	49	NR 42 to 47	$5,000.00	Cranbourne	1609m	Neutral	Adrian Pace	1:58.6	1	1. Caruso Star 2. Tophut Johny 3. Justlikedave	0.2L	$11.00
5/7	28/06/2026	101	NR 40 to 45	$4,000.00	Cranbourne	1609m	Neutral	Blake Pace	1:58.2	6	1. Bona Khan 2. Tophut Johny 3. Miki Mark	7.6L	$23.00
2/2	22/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Geelong	2100m		S F Hoban		0	1. Ultimate Joy 2. Caruso Star	0L	$0.00
9/12	19/03/2026	9	NR up to 47	$4,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	A Pace	1:57.5	5	1. Shazza Love 2. Are Weasley 3. Normandy Nugget	19.7L	$13.00
2/5	14/02/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		S F Hoban		0	1. Flying Sparks 2. Caruso Star 3. Worth The Extra	4L	$0.00

Ashante Warrior (7)6073774591

Trainer: Alex Ashwood (Toolleen)12 mths 12: 1-0-1

Driver: Alex Ashwood

6 yo B G

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: MADAM NARRYNA (AUS)

Stats

Career12: 1-0-1

LTS$5,969.00

BMR1:57.80

TS1: 0-0-0

Win %8.33%

Place %16.67%

Comments

Last start won by 2.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at Kilmore (2:03.70) beating Heavenly Nikky in on October 8 at $2.15 at the bell was leading 5.33. Draws wide but could work through his grades now.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/10	08/10/2026	14	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	Alex Ashwood	1:57.8	5	1. Ashante Warrior 2. Heavenly Nikky 3. Dyganali	2.5L	$2.15
9/10	24/09/2026	13	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Ray Pace	1:58.6	1	1. Jilliby Eclipse 2. Charlie Sebastian 3. Alcatraz Miss	36.6L	$23.00
5/10	11/09/2026	4	MAIDEN	$15,300.00	Wagga	1740m	Fast	Nathan Jack	1:53.3	3	1. Andersite 2. Leap Of Logic 3. Good Talk	15.3L	$14.00
4/10	07/09/2026	10	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Maryborough	2190m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	2:01.8	4	1. Betting Attack 2. Touch Of Reality 3. Cresco Thundastruk	5.7L	$7.50
7/9	28/08/2026	8	NR up to 50	$6,940.00	Wagga	2270m	Fast	Jackson Painting	1:57.9	1	1. Thats The Attitude 2. Corzan Drama 3. Secrets Kept	8.1L	$31.00
7/8	20/08/2026	38	NR 48 to 52	$6,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	2:00.0	1	1. Liberty Star Dust 2. Frosty Drop 3. Sports Wrack	22.6L	$81.00
3/8	07/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Kilmore	1690m		Ray Pace		0	1. Shemeansbusiness 2. Anakin 3. Ashante Warrior	5L	$0.00

Wichita Kansas (1)5791425611

Trainer: Leilani Justice (Ballan)12 mths 154: 15-14-30

Driver: Leilani Justice

8 yo B G

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: GOLDEN FLYIN (NZ)

Stats

Career154: 15-14-30

LTS$95,250.00

BMR1:56.90

TS25: 3-3-1

Win %9.74%

Place %38.31%

Comments

Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by a head as favourite (Sr2) at Ballarat (2:04.80) beating The Regulator in on October 15 at $2.60 at the bell was 3rd-3.29. Hard to leave out on current form. Must respect winning form.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	15/10/2026	8	NR up to 42	$5,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Leilani Justice	1:57.4	2	1. Wichita Kansas 2. The Regulator 3. Normandy Nugget	0.2L	$2.60
1/10	07/10/2026	5	NR 40 to 45	$5,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:58.3	6	1. Wichita Kansas 2. Know The Score 3. Super Code	1.9L	$4.20
6/10	02/10/2026	7	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Melton	2240m	R	Michael Bellman	1:58.2	7	1. Feel The Reign 2. Arzali Rockstar 3. Blue Miki	16.0L	$51.00
5/7	25/09/2026	11	NR up to 49	$5,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:55.4	2	1. Elleegant Lane 2. The Blazinboots 3. Midnight Mojo	12.2L	$6.00
2/9	14/09/2026	24	NR up to 45	$5,000.00	Stawell	1785m	Neutral	Leilani Justice	1:59.8	7	1. Torque In Heaven 2. Wichita Kansas 3. Iamawingate	4.9L	$11.00
4/9	21/08/2026	9	NR 42 to 46	$5,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Leilani Justice	1:58.5	4	1. Lenard Ess 2. Cinquanta 3. Spun Silver	9.6L	$10.00
3/3	11/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		Leilani Justice		0	1. Dance Affair 2. Wotdidusaaay 3. Wichita Kansas	2.5L	$0.00
2/4	12/11/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		Leilani Justice		0	1. Axe And Deez 2. Wichita Kansas 3. Blazing Shannon	2.5L	$0.00

Talisker Skipper (2)2332681285

Trainer: David Miles (Monegeetta)12 mths 36: 4-5-5

Driver: David Miles

6 yo B G

Sire: TELL ALL (USA)

Dam: LADY JADE SKIPPER (AUS)

Stats

Career36: 4-5-5

LTS$21,975.00

BMR1:57.69

TS10: 2-1-1

Win %11.11%

Place %38.89%

Comments

Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 5th (Fr1) over 1690m at Kilmore was 2nd-3.46 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Altius (2:02.00) on October 8 at $7.50. At his previous start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 1690m after racing wide at Shepparton, beaten 40 m by Aussie Jay Mac (2:01.50) on August 18 at $8.50. Can play a role.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/10	08/10/2026	51	NR up to 49	$5,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	David Miles	1:56.2	1	1. Altius 2. Bella Louise 3. Feel The Reign	4.3L	$7.50
2/5	29/09/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	David Miles		0	1. Banjo Star 2. Talisker Skipper 3. Mikis Pleasure	17L	$0.00
8/8	18/08/2026	12	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	Kaitlin Beale	1:55.7	5	1. Aussie Jay Mac NZ 2. Monsieur Flamel 3. Our Mystery Bet	41.8L	$8.50
2/9	06/08/2026	6	NR 46 to 49	$5,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	David Miles	1:59.6	3	1. Archaa 2. Talisker Skipper 3. Miss Piggy Wiggy	4.0L	$3.30
1/9	31/07/2026	9	NR up to 47	$5,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	David Miles	1:58.6	4	1. Talisker Skipper 2. Altius 3. Aveiro	5.5L	$4.60
8/9	22/07/2026	8	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	Kaitlin Beale	1:55.5	4	1. Archaa 2. Elleegant Lane 3. Standandeliver	41.8L	$5.00
6/8	14/07/2026	12	NR up to 50	$8,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	Kaitlin Beale	1:57.2	4	1. Foregone Conclusion NZ 2. Elizajane 3. Our Mystery Bet	14.2L	$4.33
4/9	07/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	K M Boddy		0	1. Fiction File 2. My Beautiful Life 3. Helenshope	5.1L	$0.00