Melton Race 2 - Ranvet Pace
Former Kiwi CAPTAIN MOONLIGHT NZ (11) made good progress in his second Australian appearance when scoring by 3 metres at this circuit and distance. May need a bit of luck at some point from this difficult draw but he has more upside than most of these. STEEL THE MOMENT (5) added to a string of top-two results when he came from the back row for second at this circuit and distance last start. Landed a good win from this barrier at Hamilton the run prior. Contender. PISTOL PEARCE (2) draws much better than when fifth at his most recent appearance. Led when runner-up here prior so can take advantage of the barrier. NEATNTIDY (9) should find this easier then recent attempts so is a danger with even luck from the second line. FIRE MARSHALL (6) is racing well enough to get into the finish.

Driver: Kate Gath
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Comments
Last start 5th (Sr5) over 1720m at this track was 10th-18.77 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Jilliby Sniper (2:00.90) on October 31 at $61. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 3.05 beaten 1.75 m by Keayang Viper (2:41.60) on October 24 at $51. From a low draw is expected to measure up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $61.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/10/2026 | 21 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | R | Kate Gath | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 22.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/09/2026 | 15 | NR 57 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/09/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $10.00 |
| 9/11 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | T Taugge | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 82.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 8th-14.02 beaten 6 m by Captain Moonlight (2:43.00) on November 7 at $15. At the start before 9th (Fr5) over 2240m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track beaten 30 m by Jilliby Sniper (2:40.00) on October 24 at $41. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 07/11/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Finished up last campaign with a win at Mt Gambier, started this campaign won by 2.25 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Mt Gambier (2:10.30) beating Colossal Hope in on October 13 at $1.55. Then last outing 8th (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 4th-3.6 beaten 13 m by Keayang Viper (2:41.60) on October 24 at $3.50. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 24/10/2026 | 11 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 13/10/2026 | 175 | NR 55 to 69 | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.55 |
| 1/4 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Good | Steven Fennell | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 21/04/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 59 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $1.15 |
| 5/12 | 10/04/2026 | 27 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 31.1L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 64 | $18,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2590m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $2.60 |
| 1/9 | 06/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 64 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $2.90 |
| 1/4 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Mark Phillips | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
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Comments
Last start good run when 2nd (Sr2) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 6th-9.39 beaten 4 m by Jilliby Sniper (2:00.90) on October 31 at $11. Two runs back tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; posted a big 10 m win as favourite (Fr4) at Hamilton (1:59.80) beating Eastbro Kozzy in on October 26 at $2.50 at the bell was 2nd-2.4. Capable of playing a major role again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 31/10/2026 | 5 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/10/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | R | James Herbertson | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 12/10/2026 | 5 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 6/8 | 07/10/2026 | 81 | $5000 last 4 starts | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 57.3L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/07/2026 | 185 | 0W/15.0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 18.6L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 22.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Pace
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track was 4th-6.94 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Popcornfriday (2:01.40) on October 31 at $5. Two runs back won by 2.5 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at Swan Hill (2:41.80) beating Le Spartacus in on October 15 at $3.20 at the bell was leading 0.8. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 31/10/2026 | 16 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/10/2026 | 12 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $3.20 |
| 5/8 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | R | Kyle Marshall | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 22.9L | $15.00 |
| 5/11 | 26/09/2026 | 28 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:52.3 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 21/08/2026 | 69 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:53.3 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/4 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 20.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
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Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track was 2nd-5 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Bettor Beach (2:00.30) on November 7 at $26. Fitter so can feature again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 07/11/2026 | 444 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 19.9L | $26.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 20/08/2025 | 69 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $2.70 |
| 3/5 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 12/06/2025 | 74 | R51 TO R65 | $10,530.00 | Ascot Park Raceway | 2200m | SS | Wilson House | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 218.2L | $15.30 |
| 9/12 | 30/03/2025 | 8 | R50 TO R60 | $13,640.00 | Young Quinn Raceway | 2400m | Neutral | Brent Barclay | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 20.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | R47 TO R55 | $10,340.00 | Central Southland Raceway | 2400m | Neutral | Nathan Williamson | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $3.90 |
| 5/11 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | R48 TO R55, R56 TO R60 WITH COND. | $10,620.00 | Young Quinn Raceway | 2400m | Neutral | Nathan Williamson | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $16.60 |

Driver: John Caldow
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-4.03 beaten 6 m by My Little Bo (2:03.70) on November 7 at $21. Showed ability the run before when he posted a big 5.5 m win as favourite (Sr1) at this track (2:45.80) beating Weona Our Rights in on October 23 at $1.90 at the bell was 2nd-1.76. First four contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 07/11/2026 | 15 | NMWL6M (NR80) | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/10/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $1.90 |
| 6/6 | 14/10/2026 | 5 | NR up to 75 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $14.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/10/2026 | 6 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 29.9L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | R | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $8.50 |
| 10/11 | 26/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $51.00 |
| 4/5 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
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Comments
Six-year-old entire who has plenty of ability. Unlucky last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track was 11th-22.61 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Jilliby Sniper (2:00.90) on October 31 at $34. Not out of this despite the second-row draw. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 17/10/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 28.7L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 09/10/2026 | 12 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/09/2026 | 163 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Good | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 17/04/2026 | 13 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 22.9L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Amy Day
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Sr1) over 1660m at Hamilton, at the bell was leading 2.4 beaten 13 m by Steel The Moment (1:59.80) on October 26 at $3.60. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track beaten 21 m by Let Her Roll (1:59.00) in G3 M on October 17 at $151. Not keen.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 26/10/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | R | Matthew Craven | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $3.60 |
| 9/10 | 17/10/2026 | 12 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:51.3 | 6 |
| 21.5L | $151.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 22.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/09/2026 | 185 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:52.7 | 4 |
| 19.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/3 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Amy Day | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Amy Day | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Amy Day | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Amy Day | 1:52.8 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
Stats
Comments
In good form. Last start won by 3 m (Fr6) at this track (2:43.00) beating Ferrigno in on November 7 at $7.50 at the bell was leading 3.3. Tricky draw but has more upside than most of these.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 07/11/2026 | 20 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $7.50 |
| 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 |