Melton Race 1 - Garrards Horse & Hound Nmw Pace
VIVID DREAM NZ (9) produced a strong performance last start when he battled on bravely for a 1.3 second at this circuit and distance. Draws on the back line this time but is a winning chance with even luck. THUNDERFIRE (8) did not live up to market expectations last time out but was drawn wider on this row and was forced to work. Runner-up here prior. Can settle just behind them and wait on the sprint lane. Worth another chance. LOUGLE (10) has yet to miss place in eight tries at this distance, winning twice, and is looming as a real threat after a good effort last start for second at Swan Hill. MISTER AMERICANO (3) won by 9 metres at Ballarat last start at the second run back from a spell. Has won when third-up before and draws lower so is open to further improvement.

Driver: William Pace
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 8th-9.84 beaten 6 m by Keayang Viper (2:41.60) on October 24 at $26. At her previous start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr5) over 2240m after being wide early at this track, beaten 25 m by Savon De Roche (2:40.70) on October 9 at $18. The ace draw can see him competitive.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 24/10/2026 | 15 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | W J Pace | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 09/10/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | W J Pace | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 26.5L | $18.00 |
| 2/10 | 26/09/2026 | 13 | NR 57 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | W J Pace | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/9 | 13/09/2026 | 156 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | W J Pace | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/3 | 29/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | W J Pace | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | W J N Pace | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 36.9L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/04/2026 | 91 | NR 56 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | W J Pace | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track beaten 20 m by Fairplay (1:59.70) on October 31 at $151. At the run before was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 1660m at Albion Park, at the bell was 4th-12.79 beaten 10 m by Uncle Tony (1:58.10) in 3yo+ on September 29 at $7.50. Draws well so may be worth another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 31/10/2026 | 32 | NR 78 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 20.4L | $151.00 |
| 3/3 | 18/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 29/09/2026 | 3 | NR 66 to 80 | $10,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 26/09/2026 | 4 | Band 5 NR 55 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 22/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $10,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.40 |
| 5/7 | 12/09/2026 | 28 | Mares Band 5 NR 55 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:53.5 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $16.00 |
| 1/10 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | Mares NR 50 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Narissa Elkins | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Last start posted a big 9 m win when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at Ballarat (2:01.30) beating Springfield River in 3yo on October 29 at $3.30 at the bell was 4th-8.04. Draws well so could measure up again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 29/10/2026 | 11 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $3.30 |
| 5/8 | 18/10/2026 | 197 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | G F Webster | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 39.1L | $4.60 |
| 5/10 | 28/03/2026 | 5 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/03/2026 | 16 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 57 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $4.80 |
| 2/3 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1609m | G F Webster | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track was 7th-12.37 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Jilliby Sniper (2:00.90) on October 31 at $31. Two runs back 4th (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 20 m by Savon De Roche (2:40.70) on October 9 at $16. Finds a few better. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 31/10/2026 | 22 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 19.1L | $31.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/10/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 20.4L | $16.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | R | John Justice | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 75 | $8,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
| 3/9 | 11/09/2026 | 18 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/08/2026 | 2 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $4.80 |
| 2/5 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 22.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 14 days ago at this track over 2240m, and two back was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 9th-10.63 beaten 11 m by Hitch To His Star (2:42.30) on October 17 at $34. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 24/10/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Joshua Aiken | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 28.3L | $41.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Sr1) over 2540m at West Wyalong, at the bell was leading 3.2 beaten 7 m by Champagne Walsh (3:06.60) on October 18 at $2.60. Two runs back 4th (Fr1) over 1700m at Alexandra Park was 3rd-3.7m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 15 m by War Chief (2:02.09) in 3yo+ on August 28 at $6. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 18/10/2026 | 51 | NR up to 80 | $19,890.00 | West Wyalong | 2540m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $2.60 |
| 4/12 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | R41 TO R46 | $12,500.00 | Alexandra Park | 1700m | E | M W Mckendry Mnzm | 1:55.50 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/08/2026 | 56 | R35 TO R40 | $7,900.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 1700m | Neutral | M W Mckendry Mnzm | 1:55.90 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.60 |
| 9/10 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | R36 TO R45 | $12,060.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 2200m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 1:55.60 | 3 |
| 49.7L | $8.30 |
| 3/10 | 05/06/2026 | 15 | C | $12,060.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 1700m | E | M W Mckendry Mnzm | 1:53.80 | 3 |
| 22.4L | $9.70 |
| 1/9 | 21/05/2026 | 20 | R35 TO R40 | $6,210.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 2200m | Neutral | Jade Wakeling | 2:00.30 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $2.70 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr4) over 2240m at Swan Hill, at the bell was 7th-18.8 beaten 16 m by The Final Dance (2:41.00) on October 30 at $61. Two runs back 3rd (Sr4) over 2240m at this track was 4th-9.38 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Jilliby Sniper (2:40.00) on October 24 at $101. Place best.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 30/10/2026 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $61.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/10/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $101.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr3) over 2240m at this track was 2nd-5.04 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Jilliby Sniper (2:40.00) on October 24 at $2.30. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 2240m at this track was 2nd-2.09 at the bell, beaten 1.2 m by Savon De Roche (2:40.70) on October 9 at $2.40. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 24/10/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $2.30 |
| 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 |

Driver: David Moran
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 2240m at Swan Hill was 2nd-9 at the bell, beaten 7 m by The Final Dance (2:41.00) on October 30 at $9.50. Could go one better.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 30/10/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | David Moran | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $9.50 |
| 8/9 | 15/10/2026 | 19 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 52.9L | $2.90 |
| 8/11 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $4.80 |
| 8/10 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:52.1 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $2.70 |
| 2/11 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/2 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Connor Clarke | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 13/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R P Duffy | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |