Melton Race 7 - Irt Pace
BROOKLYN DAN (2) won a Victoria Derby heat here two back then led in the final but couldn't see it out and finished midfield. Freshened since and has the speed to be prominent from the low draw so can return to the winners' list. SEATHESTARS (1) found winning form at this circuit and distance two back then stuck on to place behind a handy one over a shorter trip last time. Led in both of those so has the speed to take advantage of the ace draw. SCHWARZ (6) was solid when fourth here most recently and is suited up to a distance where he owns a good record. ATA RANGI (9) draws on the back row but there was merit in his last-start fourth in the SA Cup and he placed in a heat of that series prior.

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 0.72 beaten 3.5 m by Fairplay (1:59.70) on October 31 at $6. Two runs back won by 2.25 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:40.70) beating My Little Bo in on October 24 at $2.80 at the bell was leading 5.02. In form and should get his chance from this draw.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | NR 78 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/10/2026 | 35 | NR 70 to 79 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
| 11/11 | 19/09/2026 | 9 | Entires Geldings No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 60.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/09/2026 | 167 | Entires Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $2.30 |
| 1/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 20.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Good | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 27/03/2026 | 13 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $16.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/03/2026 | 28 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.6 | 1 |
| 25.6L | $3.10 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into seventh after a quick start, behind Dynamitedan at this track over 2760m in a 3yo G1 on October 17 at $3.40. Raced better the start before that where he raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 m as favourite (Fr1) at this track (3:20.90) beating Soho Trump in 3yo on October 10 at $2 at the bell was 3rd-4.67. A good draw should see him tough to stop.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 17/10/2026 | 7 | Colts Geldings No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 18.9L | $3.40 |
| 1/11 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | Colts Geldings No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/09/2026 | 70 | Colts Geldings No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/4 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/11 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/12 | 10/07/2026 | 41 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:52.0 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/12 | 30/05/2026 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 15.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/2 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1750m after showing early speed at Swan Hill beaten 30 m by Storms Collide (2:00.80) on October 30 at $41. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 2nd (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-4.59 beaten 5 m by My Ultimate Barney (2:40.90) on October 23 at $16. This may be too tough.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 30/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:51.1 | 4 |
| 28.2L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/10/2026 | 8 | $5000 last 4 starts | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $16.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/10/2026 | 263 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $61.00 |
| 3/3 | 01/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 25/01/2026 | 9 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2555m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/01/2026 | 6 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:52.3 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $16.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/01/2026 | 43 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $101.00 |
| 1/4 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Steven Matson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr2) over 2645m at Globe Derby Park beaten 30 m by The Last Trip (3:13.40) in G3 on October 24 at $34. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 2nd (Fr2) over 2645m after showing early speed at Globe Derby Park was 3rd-4.2 at the bell, beaten 2.75 m by Ultimate Vinnie (3:11.50) on October 17 at $11. Hard to have.
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 | 24/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 30.7L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/10/2026 | 133 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | R | Steven Matson | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $81.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Steven Matson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:51.0 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $61.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/05/2026 | 15 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 1:51.9 | 5 |
| 21.1L | $151.00 |
| 1/10 | 01/05/2026 | 24 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr4) over 1720m at this track was 8th-15.8 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Fairplay (1:59.70) on October 31 at $126. Two runs back 5th (Fr5) over 1750m after showing early pace at Swan Hill was leading by 1.4 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Calexico (2:04.30) on October 15 at $7. Needs to do more. Others better.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 31/10/2026 | 16 | NR 78 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:52.0 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $126.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/10/2026 | 12 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | R | Jack Laugher | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 26/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/09/2026 | 19 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $21.00 |
| 5/11 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $31.00 |
| 4/4 | 31/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 15/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Geelong over 2100m on October 3. Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-3.88 beaten 10 m by Fairplay (1:59.70) on October 31 at $12. Solid record at this longer distance so is capable of better.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | NR 78 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 22.6L | $1.70 |
| 1/10 | 03/10/2026 | 23 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | R | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $1.35 |
| 5/9 | 10/09/2026 | 25 | Entires Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $1.16 |
| 1/10 | 09/08/2026 | 21 | NR 60 to 66 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $1.07 |
| 2/2 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 6th-11.21 beaten 10 m by Fairplay (1:59.70) on October 31 at $11. Showed ability the run before when he won by 9 m when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at this track (2:39.90) beating Ollies The Boss in on October 17 at $2.90 at the bell was 3rd-3.36. Can play a role.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | NR 78 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:52.0 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/10/2026 | 21 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $2.90 |
| 3/11 | 26/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.25 |
| 1/10 | 04/09/2026 | 232 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $1.65 |
| 1/3 | 30/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Good | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/14 | 15/01/2026 | 9 | R40 TO R46 | $10,710.00 | Ascot Park Raceway | 2200m | Neutral | Daniel Anderson | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $16.70 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1720m at this track beaten 24 m by Fox Dan (1:59.20) on November 7 at $41. At the run before game effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-7.8 at the bell, beaten 9 m by My Ultimate Barney (2:40.90) on October 23 at $5. Worth including.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 07/11/2026 | 15 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Moran | 1:51.5 | 4 |
| 24.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/10/2026 | 8 | $5000 last 4 starts | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $5.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/10/2026 | 47 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 44.7L | $4.20 |
| 4/5 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Adrian Pace | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $41.00 |
| 4/12 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Adrian Pace | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 08/08/2026 | 28 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Adrian Pace | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $151.00 |

Driver: Kyle Marshall
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr3) over 2645m after racing wide at Globe Derby Park, beaten 20 m by The Last Trip (3:13.40) in G3 on October 24 at $81. At his previous start game effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 2645m after showing early speed at Globe Derby Park, at the bell was 4th-9.4 beaten 14 m by Forty Love (3:11.10) on October 17 at $3.90. With even luck he could be there at the business end.
Last Starts 21 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 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 20.8L | $81.00 |
| 3/9 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/2 | 10/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 03/10/2026 | 22 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | R | Kyle Marshall | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 31.3L | $81.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/09/2026 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 10/11 | 29/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $19.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shannon O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track, beaten 30 m by Fox Dan (1:59.20) on November 7 at $81. Before that 4th (Sr2) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway was 3rd-6.08 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Ima Boxa (2:00.10) on October 30 at $16. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 07/11/2026 | 8 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:51.5 | 1 |
| 28.2L | $81.00 |
| 4/10 | 30/10/2026 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Matthew Newberry | 1:51.1 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $16.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 44.1L | $26.00 |
| 10/11 | 10/10/2026 | 21 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:50.7 | 7 |
| 26.1L | $151.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/09/2026 | 11 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.1 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $41.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/09/2026 | 4 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.50 |
| 1/4 | 30/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | John Newberry | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | John Newberry | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |