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Melton Race 5 - Scotch Notch 3yo Trotting Colts & Geldings

HOWDY MATE (8) took on older rivals when second from a wide draw at his latest appearance at this circuit and distance. He'll enjoy coming back to his own age group having won both a heat and the final of the Vicbred series here prior. Draws for a trail and has strong claims if he gets the gaps. KYVALLEY RAY NZ (7) draws wide but comes off a Group 1 win in the Need For Speed Prince at this circuit and distance, getting home by 9.5 metres. Impressive strike rate and can measure up again with even luck. THE PREACHER (5) raced wide and worked behind Kyvalley Ray last start but was good when very close to a handy one here prior. SPIRITED GIGI (4) is up in grade off the last-start win but has first-four claims.

Race Time:9:00 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1720m

Moonshine Louie (1)7256843432

Trainer: M S Mannix (Heathcote)12 mths 27: 1-2-4

Driver: Josh Duggan

3 yo B C

Sire: PEAK DNK (AUS)

Dam: CONCHS CRITTER (AUS)

Stats

Career27: 1-2-4

LTS$11,760.00

BMR2:02.20

TS4: 0-0-0

Win %3.70%

Place %25.93%

Comments

Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts. Placed last start 2nd (Fr3) over 1690m after racing wide at Kilmore was leading by 3.71 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Keayang Minnesota (2:07.60) on October 14 at $10. Before that 3rd (Fr3) over 1690m at Shepparton, at the bell was 3rd-5.05 beaten 4 m by Patnwill (2:10.40) on October 6 at $4.33. This looks a far sterner task.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/10	14/10/2026	8	NR up to 49	$5,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Good	Josh Duggan	2:01.5	3	1. Keayang Minnesota 2. Moonshine Louie 3. Sabihalil	5.5L	$10.00
3/6	06/10/2026	7	NR up to 50	$8,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	Daniel Mannix	2:04.2	3	1. Patnwill 2. Montana Muscle 3. Moonshine Louie	3.9L	$4.33
4/10	29/09/2026	12	NR up to 49	$5,000.00	Shepparton	2190m	Neutral	Josh Duggan	2:02.8	3	1. Aldebaran Denbay 2. The Chook 3. Cadence Lane	7.4L	$61.00
3/9	17/09/2026	7	NR 39 to 43	$5,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	Josh Duggan	2:01.0	6	1. Kyvalley Misty 2. Charlie Walker 3. Moonshine Louie	9.0L	$10.00
4/8	10/09/2026	6	NR up to 49	$5,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	Josh Duggan	2:03.5	7	1. Massif Central 2. Little Tedey 3. Bet Bet Hotshot	14.4L	$7.00
8/9	04/09/2026	29	Colts Geldings No NR	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Fast	Josh Duggan	1:58.6	3	1. Howdy Mate 2. The Preacher 3. Superior Stride	68.6L	$126.00
3/7	26/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Echuca	2160m	Good	Daniel Mannix		0	1. Pro Hibition 2. Montana Muscle 3. Moonshine Louie	3L	$0.00
1/3	15/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Ashley Manton		0	1. Moonshine Louie 2. Fleur De Lys 3. Rus And Gus	16L	$0.00

Itz Classic Gold (2)7141091368

Trainer: Ray Cross (Bet Bet)12 mths 17: 3-1-1

Driver: Liam Older

3 yo CH G

Sire: CLASSIC CONNECTION (FR)

Dam: HONEY PLEASE (AUS)

Stats

Career17: 3-1-1

LTS$16,940.00

BMR1:59.50

TS5: 0-0-1

Win %17.65%

Place %29.41%

Comments

Meets Kyvalley Ray again; was restrained, when 24 metres eighth at this track over 1720m in a 3yo G1 race on October 10. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/12	10/10/2026	8	Colts Geldings No NR	$60,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Liam Older	1:57.2	3	1. Kyvalley Ray NZ 2. Muscle Valley 3. Munny The Munster	24.3L	$81.00
6/9	02/10/2026	7	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Melton	2240m	R	Liam Older	2:01.0	7	1. Calabasas 2. Dossier 3. Kamaran	18.9L	$4.80
3/7	25/09/2026	9	Colts Geldings No NR	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Liam Older	1:57.4	1	1. Reverand Bob 2. Rapta 3. Itz Classic Gold	6.7L	$16.00
1/10	16/09/2026	12	No NR	$10,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Liam Older	2:01.8	2	1. Itz Classic Gold 2. Muscle Valley 3. Spirited Gigi	0.2L	$4.00
9/10	04/09/2026	13	Colts Geldings No NR	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Fast	Liam Older	2:02.1	3	1. Munny The Munster 2. I Choose You 3. Jet Plane	29.0L	$51.00
1/5	30/08/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	1690m	Good	T F Patching		0	1. Itz Classic Gold 2. Henrys Horse 3. Vixan	0.1L	$0.00
10/11	22/08/2026	40	No NR	$30,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Liam Older	1:56.0	1	1. Pastor Dunbar 2. Notanotha Naughty 3. Hallebesofine	31.3L	$151.00
2/3	24/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		Mark Hayes		0	1. Sparkie Devine 2. Itz Classic Gold 3. Champagnesally	12L	$0.00

Asongoftheheart (3)331

Trainer: K L Fitzpatrick (Ross Creek)12 mths 3: 1-0-2

Driver: Ewa Justice

3 yo B G

Sire: MUSCLE M UP (USA)

Dam: EASTERN ART (AUS)

Stats

Career3: 1-0-2

LTS$4,520.00

BMR2:03.10

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %33.33%

Place %100.00%

Comments

Comes here in the right form. Ran on from midfield and won by a head as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Ballarat (2:10.80) beating Wedge Tail Eagle in on October 15 at $1.75 at the bell was 2nd-0. Two runs back 3rd (Sr1) over 1710m at Ballarat was 5th-12.27 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Snowin (2:06.80) on October 7 at $9. Needs to do more. Consider for exotics.

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	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	2:03.1	2	1. Asongoftheheart 2. Wedge Tail Eagle 3. Global Elite	0.2L	$1.75
3/10	07/10/2026	6	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:59.3	1	1. Snowin 2. Walking On Water 3. Asongoftheheart	14.2L	$9.00
3/9	01/10/2026	-	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	R	Ewa Justice	2:04.5	2	1. No Repentance 2. Snowin 3. Asongoftheheart	7.9L	$6.50
3/7	23/09/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Ballarat	1710m	Good	Ewa Justice		0	1. Hold That Moment 2. Gaelic Lady 3. Asongoftheheart	28L	$0.00
4/4	29/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	1690m	Good	Peter Sanderson		0	1. Buckles For Berry 2. Myrniong Skye 3. Lynx Stride	0L	$0.00

Spirited Gigi (4)5332563831

Trainer: Neville Pangrazio (Rochester)12 mths 16: 2-4-4

Driver: Nathan Jack

3 yo B G

Sire: SKYVALLEY (NZ)

Dam: COHEN ROAD KATE (AUS)

Stats

Career16: 2-4-4

LTS$17,100.00

BMR2:00.20

TS4: 0-2-1

Win %12.50%

Place %62.50%

Comments

Last start posted a big 18 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Kilmore (2:06.20) beating Woman To Love in on October 8 at $2.15 at the bell was leading 1.61. Among the exotic chances.

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	22	0-1 WIN	$6,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	James Herbertson	2:00.2	3	1. Spirited Gigi 2. Woman To Love 3. Matisoff	18.6L	$2.15
3/10	16/09/2026	12	No NR	$10,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Neville Pangrazio	2:01.8	4	1. Itz Classic Gold 2. Muscle Valley 3. Spirited Gigi	7.2L	$11.00
8/10	04/09/2026	45	Colts Geldings No NR	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Fast	Neville Pangrazio	2:02.1	6	1. Munny The Munster 2. I Choose You 3. Jet Plane	24.2L	$101.00
3/7	21/07/2026	5	0-1 WIN	$6,000.00	Shepparton	2190m	Neutral	Neville Pangrazio	2:03.2	6	1. Hold That Magic 2. Love Me Again NZ 3. Spirited Gigi	4.7L	$3.60
6/7	16/07/2026	9	0-3 WINs (NR 55)	$6,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	Neville Pangrazio	2:00.1	2	1. Brother Mountain 2. Cartacalha 3. Fritsch	10.2L	$19.00
5/8	07/07/2026	13	NR up to 59	$6,000.00	Echuca	2160m	Neutral	Neville Pangrazio	2:01.6	5	1. Jackies Gift 2. Poppy Popstar 3. Watch And Act	35.4L	$10.00
2/6	11/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Neville Pangrazio		0	1. Always Skye High 2. Spirited Gigi 3. Buslin Brody	3L	$0.00
2/5	04/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Neville Pangrazio		0	1. Dhoni Trouble NZ 2. Spirited Gigi 3. Flyin Time	1L	$0.00

The Preacher (5)121x152820

Trainer: Jayne Davies (Cranbourne)12 mths 18: 4-6-2

Driver: Chris Alford

3 yo B C

Sire: PASTOR STEPHEN (USA)

Dam: IDOIDO (AUS)

Stats

Career18: 4-6-2

LTS$67,174.00

BMR1:58.60

TS10: 1-2-1

Win %22.22%

Place %66.67%

Comments

Last start was well back in the run when 10th (Fr4) over 1720m after being wide early at this track beaten 40 m by Kyvalley Ray (2:05.30) in 3yo G1 on October 10 at $3.10. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1720m at this track was leading by 3.56 at the bell, beaten a nose by Munny The Munster (2:10.50) in 3yo on September 25 at $2.90. Among the chances on best form.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
10/12	10/10/2026	15	Colts Geldings No NR	$60,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:57.2	4	1. Kyvalley Ray NZ 2. Muscle Valley 3. Munny The Munster	38.9L	$3.10
2/7	25/09/2026	13	Colts Geldings No NR	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kate Gath	2:02.1	5	1. Munny The Munster 2. The Preacher 3. Mister Devereaux	0.1L	$2.90
8/12	12/09/2026	8	Colts Geldings No NR	$100,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:58.6	1	1. Howdy Mate 2. Unclad 3. Timmy Whiz	22.0L	$2.30
2/9	04/09/2026	13	Colts Geldings No NR	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Fast	Kate Gath	1:58.6	2	1. Howdy Mate 2. The Preacher 3. Superior Stride	5.6L	$6.00
5/11	22/08/2026	10	No NR	$30,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:56.0	3	1. Pastor Dunbar 2. Notanotha Naughty 3. Hallebesofine	8.0L	$4.60
1/8	12/08/2026	65	1-3 WINs	$6,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kate Gath	2:00.9	4	1. The Preacher 2. Met With A Shrug 3. Mister Devereaux	11.7L	$1.60
1/3	04/08/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Slow	Jordan Leedham		0	1. The Preacher 2. Sam Nien 3. Aldebaran Ada	0.1L	$0.00
1/6	28/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	James Herbertson		0	1. The Preacher 2. Deep Love NZ 3. Fritsch	4.4L	$0.00

Kyvalley Ray Nz (6)11xq111x71

Trainer: Brent Lilley (Bolinda)12 mths 14: 9-1-0

Driver: John Caldow

3 yo B C

Sire: BOLD EAGLE (FR)

Dam: KENNY'S DREAM (NZ)

Stats

Career14: 9-1-0

LTS$302,703.00

BMR1:57.20

TS4: 1-0-0

Win %64.29%

Place %71.43%

Comments

Last start won by 9 m when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (2:05.30) beating Muscle Valley in 3yo G1 on October 10 at $3.90 at the bell was leading 8.24. Last-start Group 1 winner who could strike again.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/12	10/10/2026	15	Colts Geldings No NR	$60,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:57.2	5	1. Kyvalley Ray NZ 2. Muscle Valley 3. Munny The Munster	9.5L	$3.90
7/7	25/09/2026	140	Colts Geldings No NR	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:57.4	6	1. Reverand Bob 2. Rapta 3. Itz Classic Gold	93.8L	$1.90
2/7	15/09/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	John Caldow		0	1. Timmy Turtle NZ 2. Kyvalley Ray NZ 3. Coconut Mickey	0.2L	$0.00
3/4	08/09/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	John Caldow		0	1. Aldebaran Acrux USA 2. Kyvalley Jetstream NZ 3. Kyvalley Ray NZ	49.5L	$0.00
1/8	08/05/2026	7		$76,230.00	Alexandra Park	2700m	Fast	Blair Orange	2:02.50	4	1. Kyvalley Ray NZ 2. Petite Amour NZ 3. Somebody NZ	30.2L	$1.40
1/6	01/05/2026	7		$90,490.00	Alexandra Park	2200m	Fast	Blair Orange	2:00.2	2	1. Kyvalley Ray NZ 2. Our Col NZ 3. Petite Amour NZ	11.1L	$1.50
1/5	24/04/2026	14	MOBILE	$62,500.00	Alexandra Park	2200m	Neutral	Blair Orange	2:02.2	3	1. Kyvalley Ray NZ 2. Who's Ya Daddy NZ 3. Our Col NZ	5.9L	$2.90
0/7	10/04/2026	147		$32,080.00	Cambridge Raceway	2200m	Fast	Blair Orange	1:58.7	6	1. Our Col NZ 2. Petite Amour NZ 3. The Four Aces NZ	267.3L	$2.40

Howdy Mate (1)8371124112

Trainer: Jess Tubbs (Myrniong)12 mths 26: 9-5-2

Driver: James Herbertson

3 yo BR C

Sire: ELITE STRIDE (AUS)

Dam: GLENFERRIE DASH (AUS)

Stats

Career26: 9-5-2

LTS$184,045.00

BMR1:58.56

TS20: 8-5-1

Win %34.62%

Place %61.54%

Comments

Beaten favourite last start when second at this track on October 9. Was victorious the start before at this track on September 12. Smart colt with strong claims.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/10	09/10/2026	27	NR up to 85	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:56.2	6	1. Rubys Dream 2. Howdy Mate 3. Thunda Struck	5.5L	$2.60
1/12	12/09/2026	8	Colts Geldings No NR	$100,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:58.6	5	1. Howdy Mate 2. Unclad 3. Timmy Whiz	6.9L	$19.00
1/9	04/09/2026	13	Colts Geldings No NR	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Fast	James Herbertson	1:58.6	1	1. Howdy Mate 2. The Preacher 3. Superior Stride	5.6L	$4.60
4/11	22/08/2026	14	No NR	$30,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:56.0	5	1. Pastor Dunbar 2. Notanotha Naughty 3. Hallebesofine	7.3L	$9.50
2/8	08/08/2026	21	No NR	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	2:01.9	6	1. Unclad 2. Howdy Mate 3. Timmy Whiz	3.5L	$1.70
1/7	18/07/2026	14	NR 68 to 80	$11,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kate Gath	2:00.1	2	1. Howdy Mate 2. Freight Shaker 3. Keayang Kurki	2.1L	$5.50
7/8	26/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	James Herbertson		0	1. Treacherous Dan 2. Daughter Ofdarknes 3. Co Captain	19.8L	$0.00
2/4	10/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Craig Demmler		0	1. Notanotha Naughty 2. Howdy Mate 3. Im Havintotrot	2.2L	$0.00

Pass The Salt (2)766x166257

Trainer: Chris Svanosio (Romsey)12 mths 15: 2-1-0

Driver: Chris Svanosio

3 yo B C

Sire: PASTOR STEPHEN (USA)

Dam: THE BEST DREAM (AUS)

Stats

Career15: 2-1-0

LTS$16,940.00

BMR2:05.27

TS9: 1-0-0

Win %13.33%

Place %20.00%

Comments

Meets Kyvalley Ray again; when 21 metres seventh at this track over 1720m in a 3yo G1 race on October 10. Tricky draw and cannot enthuse.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/12	10/10/2026	15	Colts Geldings No NR	$60,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Svanosio	1:57.2	5	1. Kyvalley Ray NZ 2. Muscle Valley 3. Munny The Munster	21.8L	$151.00
5/7	25/09/2026	9	Colts Geldings No NR	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ross Payne	1:57.4	5	1. Reverand Bob 2. Rapta 3. Itz Classic Gold	18.2L	$12.00
2/12	16/09/2026	12	No NR	$15,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Chris Svanosio	2:02.3	3	1. Zoolu 2. Pass The Salt 3. Jays All That	5.5L	$7.50
6/10	04/09/2026	15	Colts Geldings No NR	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Fast	Chris Svanosio	2:02.1	2	1. Munny The Munster 2. I Choose You 3. Jet Plane	22.1L	$13.00
1/5	25/08/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	Chris Svanosio		0	1. Pass The Salt 2. Thats Dudley 3. Aspen Belle	2L	$0.00
6/7	20/08/2026	14	NR 55 to 59	$6,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	Chris Svanosio	2:01.9	5	1. Ox Knox 2. Amour Maternal 3. Call Me Jack	5.6L	$5.00
1/10	06/08/2026	222	0-1 WIN	$6,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Chris Svanosio	2:05.3	5	1. Pass The Salt 2. Sebs Gal 3. Just Me And You	5.3L	$2.00
1/8	28/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	Chris Svanosio		0	1. Pass The Salt 2. Orlando Veyron 3. Jetz	0.2L	$0.00