Melton Race 4 - Hip Pocket Castlemaine Trot
TIMMY TURTLE NZ (8) is racing well at this circuit and distance, scoring a second-up win in good style two back before fighting well to miss narrowly last week. Shouldn't spend a penny from this draw and sprint lane may come in handy. Race fit now and has strong claims. KENNYS SON (4) continued the strong form when he came from the back row and scored last start at Maryborough, his third success from his last four attempts. Has the benefit of a good draw and owns a strong record at this circuit and distance. Big chance to get the job done again. WAIKARE ADRIENNA (1) steps up in grade but has put two wins together and should get every chance from the inside draw. ALDEBARAN SUE (10) found winning form here last start. Cops a tricky draw but goes well at this shorter distance with a win and a placing from two attempts. CHARLESTON AVENUE (11) is another that might require luck from a tough draw but the form reads well.

Driver: Daryl Douglas
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Looks well placed in this tougher race, but she was impressive winning last start [-+] won by 8 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Kilmore (2:46.40) beating Emmwallen in on November 5 at $2 at the bell was leading 4.98. Up in grade but gets the ace draw and winning form is hard to knock.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 05/11/2026 | 16 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:02.8 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $2.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/10/2026 | 155 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | D K Douglas | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |
| 4/12 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 22.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.9 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/2 | 29/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Glen Douglas | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 30/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Graham Mcdermott | 0 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
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Comments
Beaten favourite last start when fourth at this track on November 7. Was victorious the start prior at Maryborough on November 1. Draws well and can be there at the business end.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 07/11/2026 | 6 | NR up to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:00.7 | 5 |
| 13.7L | $2.60 |
| 1/9 | 01/11/2026 | 18 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $1.80 |
| 2/10 | 14/10/2026 | 25 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Good | Nathan Jack | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 9/12 | 19/09/2026 | 10 | Mares No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 26.7L | $101.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/09/2026 | 6 | Mares No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 18.2L | $81.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/09/2026 | 64 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:04.5 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/2 | 20/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Brent Thomson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 21/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | B Thomson | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
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Four-year-old entire racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Maryborough and this track. Last start ran on from midfield and posted a big 5 m win (Sr1) at Maryborough (2:04.00) beating Jays All That in on November 1 at $6 at the bell was 4th-6.3. In form and is among the leading chances.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 01/11/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/10/2026 | 36 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.40 |
| 1/5 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 9.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2150m | Good | Joey Sharp | 0 |
| 28.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 18/09/2026 | 24 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 26.9L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/08/2026 | 31 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $2.50 |
| 8/9 | 25/07/2026 | 11 | NR 41 to 54 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:03.9 | 0 |
| 98.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 14/07/2026 | 20 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Comments
Meets Rapid Return again; when 25 metres eighth at this track over 1720m in a race on November 7. Leaning to others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 07/11/2026 | 14 | NR 68 to 83 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 25.3L | $61.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/10/2026 | 15 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $14.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/10/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 26.3L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/10/2026 | 17 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | R | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 17.9L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.7 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Paul Males | 0 |
| 36.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Comments
Last start 9th (FT) over 2520m at St Arnaud, well beaten by Kennywould (3:17.10) on November 8 at $8.50. Two runs back 3rd (20m) over 2190m at Maryborough was 2nd-3.5 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Avant Guard (2:50.30) on October 25 at $10. Might need easier.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 08/11/2026 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | St Arnaud | 2520m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 94.4L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 25/10/2026 | 13 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Jack Laugher | 2:04.0 | 0 |
| 4.7L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/10/2026 | 8 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.6 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/10/2026 | 13 | NR 45 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2575m | Neutral | Rodney Petroff | 2:03.9 | 0 |
| 12.7L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/09/2026 | 18 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 16.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 03/09/2026 | 203 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:04.5 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $18.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Fred Spiteri | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 16/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Fred Spiteri | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
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Comments
Last start came from midfield and won by a head (Fr1) at this track (2:05.00) beating Timmy Turtle in on November 7 at $18 at the bell was 2nd-5.5. Can be thereabouts again .
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 07/11/2026 | 14 | NR 68 to 83 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $18.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/10/2026 | 119 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $4.33 |
| 3/5 | 15/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 01/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 27/06/2026 | 27 | NR 69 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $51.00 |
| 7/11 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 19.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $41.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
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Comments
Beaten favourite last start when second at this track on November 7. Scored the start prior at this track on October 24. Big chance again.
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 | 07/11/2026 | 14 | NR 68 to 83 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.95 |
| 1/8 | 24/10/2026 | 28 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $4.60 |
| 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 |
| 1/5 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, beaten 20 m by Rapid Return (2:05.00) on November 7 at $14. At his previous start good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 2190m after showing early speed at Maryborough was 3rd-4.2 at the bell, beaten 2 m by Charleston Avenue (2:44.70) on November 1 at $21. Among the chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 07/11/2026 | 6 | NR 68 to 83 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 20.7L | $14.00 |
| 2/12 | 01/11/2026 | 8 | NR up to 79 | $17,500.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/10/2026 | 15 | NR 70 to 85 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 30.7L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/10/2026 | 13 | NR up to 85 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $51.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 13/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
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Comments
Last start was well back before the turn; won by 4.5 m (Fr6) at this track (2:48.00) beating Tictok in on November 7 at $5 at the bell was 6th-9.33. With even luck she could strike again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 07/11/2026 | 6 | NR up to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tayla French | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 01/11/2026 | 8 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Maryborough | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 24/10/2026 | 12 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $10.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/10/2026 | 33 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Tayla French | 2:02.6 | 0 |
| 122.5L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 09/09/2026 | 11 | Mares No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 59.8L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 28.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Tayla French | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track was 8th-16.92 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Rapid Return (2:05.00) on November 7 at $6.50. Two runs back tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 m (Fr3) at Maryborough (2:44.70) beating Nakedtruth in on November 1 at $4.80 at the bell was 2nd-3.2. With even luck he is capable of playing a major role.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 07/11/2026 | 6 | NR 68 to 83 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $6.50 |
| 1/12 | 01/11/2026 | 14 | NR up to 79 | $17,500.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 18/10/2026 | 29 | NR up to 70 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 11/12 | 19/09/2026 | 10 | Entires Geldings No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 33.0L | $101.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/09/2026 | 6 | Entires Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 14.2L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/09/2026 | 152 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:04.2 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $2.90 |
| 4/4 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |