Melton Race 4 - Irt Trot
KEAYANG GYPSY (7) produced a good effort from a 30m handicap last time at Terang, finishing second and just 1.6 metres from the winner. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw but she has placed in three of her last four outings so a win looks imminent. TIMMY TURTLE NZ (4) had a second row draw when resuming but strikes at 50 per cent when second-up. Owns decent records at both the venue and the distance so look for big improvement. HAY JET (3) is the big query as he is first up for two-and-a-half years but has shown talent in winning all three starts to date. Readied with a trial win and draws well so watch the betting. KYVALLEY MICHAEL NZ (8) draws for a trail and his best form would measure up here.

Driver: Daryl Douglas
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 9 days ago at Swan Hill over 2790m, before that was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-9.69 beaten 15 m by Romantic Nina (2:06.10) on October 2 at $16. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 15/10/2026 | 13 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2790m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.6 | 0 |
| 154.7L | $4.60 |
| 5/7 | 02/10/2026 | 21 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Chris Alford | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $16.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/09/2026 | 8 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.6 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $4.60 |
| 5/7 | 03/09/2026 | 26 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:04.2 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 57 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | R | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:05.1 | 0 |
| 19.6L | $3.70 |
| 1/9 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/5 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Whittle
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Geelong, at the bell was 3rd-3.84 beaten 12 m by Sky Flair (1:57.50) on October 3 at $7.50. Before that, surrendered the lead and finished 10th (Fr5) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 40 m by Gatesys Gem (2:43.00) in 4yo G1 on September 19 at $126. Can do a lot better from a good draw.
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 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | R | Matthew Whittle | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $7.50 |
| 2/4 | 26/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Matthew Whittle | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 19/09/2026 | 10 | Mares No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 38.5L | $126.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/09/2026 | 11 | Mares No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/08/2026 | 49 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $18.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Matthew Whittle | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Matthew Whittle | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $7.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
First up for two-and-a-half years but is unbeaten three races.Previously first up ran on from midfield and posted a big 4 m win (Fr6) at Shepparton (2:06.80) beating Distant Sun in 3yo on May 15 2024 at $4.80. Not easy off such a long layoff but won a trial and draws well so keep safe.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 02/06/2024 | 10 | NR 50 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 23/05/2024 | 8 | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $4.20 | |
| 1/10 | 15/05/2024 | - | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | C D Svanosio | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $4.80 | |
| 3/8 | 07/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Resumed when beaten 19 m seventh behind Centurion Dream over 2240m in a on September 26. Strips fitter and is a winning chance.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 26/09/2026 | 308 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 19.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Talia Taugge | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 22/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 27.3L | $61.00 |
| 6/12 | 13/11/2025 | 19 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 29.2L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 25.0L | $14.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/10/2025 | 8 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $3.90 |
| 3/12 | 03/10/2025 | 55 | NR 60 to 69 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anne-Maree Conroy
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track was 7th-13.88 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Freight Shaker (2:05.10) on October 9 at $51. Showed ability the race before when he was well back before the turn; posted a big 5.5 m win when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at this track (2:48.00) beating Thats My Cardigan in on September 18 at $3.80 at the bell was 5th-9.33. Better than the last run and is a chance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 09/10/2026 | 21 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/09/2026 | 15 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:00.7 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $3.80 |
| 3/7 | 03/09/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:04.5 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/07/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | A M Conroy | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 07/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | A M Conroy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr4) over 2200m after showing early pace at Ballarat, at the bell was leading 3.78 beaten a nose by Zarski (2:48.60) on October 7 at $16. Two runs back 6th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 9th-13.02 beaten 8 m by Ox Knox (2:46.80) on September 25 at $23. This looks tough.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 07/10/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:03.3 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/09/2026 | 20 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 48.6L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 32.9L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | John Caldow | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glen Craven
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Freight Shaker at this track over 1720m on October 9 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Keayang Lavita at Terang over 2180m on October 19 at $3.60. Can improve. Big chance to go one better.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 19/10/2026 | 10 | NR 52 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Annalise Scott | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 1.6L | $3.60 |
| 7/10 | 09/10/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | R | Glen Craven | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/09/2026 | 15 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/09/2026 | 12 | NR 68 to 80 | $11,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Annalise Scott | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/08/2026 | 8 | NR 52 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:02.0 | 0 |
| 12.2L | $2.60 |
| 8/8 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Paddy Lee | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Sr4) over 1720m at this track, beaten 35 m by Freight Shaker (2:05.10) on October 9 at $18. At his previous start 6th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 9th-16.05 beaten 15 m by Centurion Dream (2:47.50) on September 26 at $7. Better than the last few runs suggest.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 09/10/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 33.6L | $18.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $7.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 21/08/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $2.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $4.20 |
| 1/3 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 |