Melton Race 4 - Lamaros Hotel Pace (2nd Heat)
BELLA LOUISE (7) led for a win at Ballarat two back before settling back from a second line draw and making up plenty of ground for a 1.8m second at her latest appearance at Kilmore. Up in grade but going well enough to take that step. EL LAZZAR (3) has been racing well from the second line, recording a win at Cranbourne two runs ago before a fourth last week at Ballarat. No excuses from this advantageous draw so can bounce back straight away. CORNISHTOWN KID (6) is a chance after a string of top-four results, the latest a solid fourth at Kilmore. FIVE CENT (2) is in the mix from the ace draw having come from wider for a respectable third at his most recent appearance at Maryborough.

Driver: Chris Alford
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Last start then settled down to finish fifth over 1609m at Cranbourne last time out. Before that, 8th (Fr1) over 2080m after showing early pace at Cranbourne beaten 45 m by Roblen Demon (2:34.00) on October 4 at $11. Building in fitness so could continue the progress.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 18/10/2026 | 14 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Good | Chris Alford | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $9.50 |
| 8/9 | 04/10/2026 | 28 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 44.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 06/09/2026 | 65 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 141.2L | $34.00 |
| 3/4 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 03/07/2026 | 9 | 0-3 WINs (NR55) | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 23.6L | $3.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/06/2026 | 12 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 19.1L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Reagan Clarke | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $3.70 |
| 9/10 | 29/05/2026 | 12 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 37.3L | $4.40 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
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Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 2190m after racing wide at Maryborough was 2nd-2 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Assigned (2:41.80) on October 12 at $23. Contender from the ace draw.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 12/10/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/10/2026 | 10 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/09/2026 | 19 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/09/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 24.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/08/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
| 99/10 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 0.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | S Robertson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 08/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | S Robertson | 0 |
| 20.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
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Looks well placed in this tougher race, but he was impressive winning two starts back [-+] ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 m as favourite (Sr2) at Cranbourne (1:58.40) beating Ohhemmjay Cresco in on October 4 at $5 at the bell was 4th-7. From a low draw is expected to measure up.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 15/10/2026 | 11 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $18.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/10/2026 | 48 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 15.6L | $16.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/08/2026 | 29 | 2& 0-2 WINs | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Slow | Matthew Craven | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 32.6L | $8.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/07/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 25.7L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 06/07/2026 | 14 | 3YO | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $1.25 |
| 1/5 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Comments
Last start 8th (Sr1) over 2190m at Shepparton beaten 65 m by Major Drama (2:42.80) in M on October 13 at $21. Before that, 7th (Fr2) over 1710m after showing early speed at Ballarat, beaten 80 m by Rockella (2:02.50) on August 19 at $31. Capable of more than she has shown recently. Should be at peak fitness and can turn things around.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 13/10/2026 | 55 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Louis Emerson | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 63.1L | $21.00 |
| 3/5 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Joey Sharp | 0 |
| 132L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 19/08/2026 | 12 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 79.1L | $31.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/08/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 68.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/07/2026 | 86 | NR 57 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 60.1L | $11.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/05/2026 | 565 | NR 56 to 64 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Soft | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 102.2L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/10/2024 | 112 | NR 49 to 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.7 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $1.85 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr7) over 2190m at Maryborough, at the bell was 5th-8 beaten 11 m by Assigned (2:41.80) on October 12 at $13. Before that, 7th (Sr1) over 1700m at Horsham, at the bell was 8th-14.8 beaten 10 m by Jilliby Zucchini (2:02.00) on October 5 at $8.50. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 12/10/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.9 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 05/10/2026 | 12 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/09/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/09/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 21.7L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/08/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 24.4L | $14.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 12.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2180m at Kilmore, at the bell was 6th-12.72 beaten 11 m by My Mate Ace (2:42.80) on October 14 at $12. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1755m at Echuca was 3rd-4.2 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Angels Watching (2:07.90) on September 22 at $61. Can be right there at the business end.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 14/10/2026 | 22 | NR up to 60 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $61.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 57 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 16.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 20.2L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | D Jack | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $8.00 |
| 4/4 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Jeremy Quinlan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 27/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Matthew Newberry | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
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Comments
Last start game effort when 2nd (Sr4) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 8th-15.52 beaten 1.75 m by Altius (2:02.00) on October 8 at $3.80. Two runs back won by 3 m when quickly away, (Fr4) at Ballarat (2:44.60) beating Major Drama in M on October 1 at $5.50 at the bell was leading 3.48. Strong claims.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/6 | 01/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | R | Ewa Justice | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 25/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 60 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 7/9 | 16/09/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $2.80 |
| 4/10 | 06/09/2026 | 25 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 12/08/2026 | 10 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $7.50 |
| 3/4 | 17/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 05/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 32L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
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Returns after nine weeks in the paddock. Ran only once last preparation running when well beaten into ninth after being driven well back, behind Sriracha at Shepparton over 2190m on August 18 at $9.50. Could make his presence felt.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 18/08/2026 | 284 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 56.2L | $9.50 |
| 7/10 | 07/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Michael Bellman | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 17.2L | $51.00 |
| 3/3 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 30/10/2025 | 15 | NR 54 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 142.9L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 15/10/2025 | 9 | NR 52 to 57 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $1.80 |
| 1/12 | 06/10/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 26/09/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |