Melton Race 2 - Vicbred Voucher Pace
JILLIBY SNIPER (4) raced parked but was too good by 3 metres in a strong performance at Terang on Monday, his third success from his last three outings. On the up and should enjoy an economical run from this draw so could strike again. THUNDERFIRE (10) drew wide and worked but stuck on for second at this circuit and distance last time, beaten 1.2 metres. Draws on the second line so may need luck at some point but he is good enough if it comes his way. BANDIT EYES (7) worked last start so prepared to overlook that and assess off his win from a similar barrier here prior. REFUSAL (8) makes her first appearance for Alex Ashwood. Draws for a trail and her best form would measure right up.

Driver: Glen Craven
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Won by 9 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Mt Gambier (2:13.40) beating Eastbro Kaz in on October 13 at $2.60 at the bell was leading 3.6. Two runs back 3rd (Fr6) over 2190m at Mt Gambier was 3rd-9.4m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 6 m by Spook Crocker (2:46.10) on April 21 at $15. This looks tougher.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 13/10/2026 | 175 | NR 41 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $2.60 |
| 2/4 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Good | B M Howard | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 21/04/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 59 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 2:02.0 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $15.00 |
| 12/12 | 13/04/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 66.4L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/04/2026 | 24 | NR 45 to 52 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 64 | $18,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2590m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 23.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/3 | 04/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Steven Fennell | 0 |
| 65L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m fourth behind Imon at Riverina Paceway over 1740m 3yo last start. Before that was beaten 3 metres fourth at this track over 2240m same class on September 18. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 09/10/2026 | 21 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | S J P O'sullivan | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $4.20 |
| 1/5 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 18/09/2026 | 22 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 27/08/2026 | 60 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/06/2026 | 7 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 23.8L | $1.05 |
| 2/10 | 21/06/2026 | 9 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:01.1 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $4.80 |
| 1/6 | 12/06/2026 | 211 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:02.7 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $1.09 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Last start posted a big 3 m win as favourite (Fr2) at Terang (2:38.10) beating Happily in on October 19 at $1.60 at the bell was leading 0.2. Draws well and has winning claims again.
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 | 19/10/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $1.60 |
| 7/11 | 10/10/2026 | 5 | Colts Geldings No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $23.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $1.20 |
| 1/7 | 28/09/2026 | 10 | 2& 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $1.65 |
| 6/9 | 18/09/2026 | 22 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 17.6L | $101.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/08/2026 | 31 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $34.00 |
| 1/3 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rebecca Bartley
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr4) over 2100m at Geelong, at the bell was 9th-22.15 beaten 18 m by Schwarz (2:31.70) on October 3 at $41. Before that was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 2240m after racing wide at this track beaten 21 m by Hittheroadjack (2:40.10) on September 25 at $71. Others better.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 03/10/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | R | Rebecca Bartley | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 18.9L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | NMWL6M (NR80) | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 21.2L | $71.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/09/2026 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $151.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/08/2026 | 12 | NR 54 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 15.4L | $81.00 |
| 4/5 | 04/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Michael Smith | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 15/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Kaela Hryhorec | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Aiken
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track was 9th-10.63 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Hitch To His Star (2:42.30) on October 17 at $34. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 2190m after being wide early at Shepparton, at the bell was 2nd-4.88 beaten 6 m by Dembe (2:41.70) on October 6 at $3.60. Can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 17/10/2026 | 11 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Moran | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 65 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | David Moran | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $3.60 |
| 3/10 | 29/09/2026 | 172 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | David Moran | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Joshua Aiken | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Joshua Aiken | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 10/04/2026 | 22 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/03/2026 | 21 | NR 58 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 20.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/11 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.60 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 9th (Fr5) over 1740m after showing early speed and racing wide at Riverina Paceway was 2nd-2 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Co Captain (2:01.60) on September 11 at $3.80. Showed ability the race before when he posted a big 16 m win (Fr5) at this track (2:01.00) beating Katunga Express in on August 29 at $2.80 at the bell was leading 11.23. Expected to do better this time.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 11/09/2026 | 13 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Eli Lepper | 1:52.5 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/9 | 29/08/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 16.4L | $2.80 |
| 4/10 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Eli Lepper | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 31/07/2026 | 42 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $1.60 |
| 7/9 | 19/06/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $41.00 |
| 0/10 | 10/06/2026 | 16 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/2 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | C J Slater | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 09/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | John Caldow | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tayla French
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run she was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 1770m at Canberra was 8th-15.3m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 6 m by Where Back (2:07.60) on June 8 at $5.50. Capable when right so keep safe fresh.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 30/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ellen Rixon | 0 |
| 32.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 16/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ellen Rixon | 0 |
| 40.7L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 01/06/2026 | 18 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Canberra | 2170m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $1.75 |
| 8/10 | 14/05/2026 | 68 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/03/2026 | 15 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.0 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 20/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:52.0 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $4.20 |
| 8/10 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $7.00 |

Driver: Nathan Cahir
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 2 m finishing second behind Schwarz at Geelong over 2100m on October 3 at $15. Then a handy effort when a close second behind River Storm at Cranbourne over 2080m on October 18 at $4.20. Worth including.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 18/10/2026 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 03/10/2026 | 5 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | R | Nathan Cahir | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/09/2026 | 7 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/09/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $3.30 |
| 4/6 | 11/09/2026 | 3 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 08/09/2026 | 10 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 3/4 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Nathan Cahir | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 24/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Nathan Cahir | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr6) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-2.09 beaten 1.2 m by Savon De Roche (2:40.70) on October 9 at $2.40. Among the major players.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 09/10/2026 | 20 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $2.40 |
| 10/11 | 19/09/2026 | 9 | Entires Geldings No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:52.3 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $101.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/09/2026 | 12 | Entires Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/08/2026 | 13 | NR 57 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $1.65 |
| 1/10 | 16/08/2026 | 110 | NR 54 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Rebecca Bartley | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 23/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Rebecca Bartley | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 28/04/2026 | 14 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $1.55 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr6) over 2240m after showing early pace at Swan Hill, beaten 35 m by Fire Marshall (2:41.80) on October 15 at $16. At the run before good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 1710m at Ballarat was 4th-7.32 at the bell, beaten 1.1 m by Ultimate Vinnie (2:01.50) on October 7 at $9. Among the exotic players.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 15/10/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 33.8L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/10/2026 | 8 | $5000 last 4 starts | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/09/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/09/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $3.70 |
| 6/11 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $51.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |