Melton Race 8 - Renown Silverware Trot
I AM WILMA (3) will appreciate the step back from Group One level after finishing second at her latest appearance over 2240m at this track, beaten 1.75 metres by Keayang Kurki. Should enjoy a lovely run and looks the testing material. MEGA SPUR (6) is back from a break of three months and looks to be right up to the mark following a placing in a recent trial. Sure to prove hard to beat on her return. AVANT GUARD (1) is looking to improve on his last-start eighth behind Jilliby Ballerini at Group Two level over 2180m at Kilmore two weeks ago. Can bounce back from an ideal draw. REMUS PHOENIX (8) must be included on the back of some solid recent form, most recently when fifth at this track over 1720m.

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr5) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 40 m by Jilliby Ballerini (2:39.60) in G2 No NR on February 7 at $151. Before that, 4th (Fr1) over 2080m at Cranbourne beaten 35 m by Keayang Zahara (2:32.70) in G1 No NR on January 31 at $101. Rates highly and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 37.9L | $151.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 33.4L | $101.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | NR 63 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $21.00 |
| 4/11 | 10/01/2026 | 13 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Cobram | 2678m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.5 | 0 |
| 26.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/3 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track, beaten 21 m by Keayang Zahara (2:06.30) in No NR on February 14 at $151. Before that 10th (Sr1) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 45 m by Jilliby Ballerini (2:39.60) in G2 No NR on February 7 at $151. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 21.5L | $151.00 |
| 10/12 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 46.8L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 55.5L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 51.7L | $151.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Shepparton | 2690m | Fast | Anthony Butt | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 45.2L | $151.00 |
| 5/11 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 20.2L | $126.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 17.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run she then went on to fill a minor placing over 2240m at this track last time out. Expecting a bright return to the track.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.35 |
| 1/7 | 03/12/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $1.75 |
| 1/12 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/10 | 14/11/2025 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $2.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.75 |
| 3/7 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $15.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track beaten 10 m by Jilliby Dreamlover (2:03.60) in No NR on February 14 at $101. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track beaten 40 m by Keayang Zahara (2:02.10) in G1 No NR on February 14 at $126. Among the leading chances on best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $101.00 |
| 9/12 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 39.7L | $151.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 45.5L | $126.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 44.3L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 24.0L | $81.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Brad Angove | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 28/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 2400m | Brad Angove | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr3) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 6th-8.6 beaten 5.5 m by Quirky Character (2:04.40) in NR 70 to 85 on February 7 at $19. At his previous start good run when 2nd (Fr6) over 2200m after showing early speed at Ballarat was 3rd-4.07 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Jilliby Dreamlover (2:42.00) in NR 70 to 85 on January 24 at $34. Big chance to atone.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $19.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/11 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.1 | 7 |
| 22.6L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $34.00 |
| 8/12 | 27/12/2025 | 15 | NR 69 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 18.5L | $81.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/12/2025 | 12 | NR 73 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $14.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 08/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Returns after three months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into seventh behind Keayang Zahara at this track over 2240m in a 4yo G1 No NR M on November 22 at $51. Previous preparation first-up ran on strong from last on the turn and won by a head (Sr3) at this track (2:05.30) beating Imperial Command in NR 65 to 75 on October 11 at $5. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | S F Hoban | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 31/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | S F Hoban | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/12 | 22/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 36.7L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/11/2025 | 16 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.4 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $2.25 |
| 2/5 | 28/10/2025 | 10 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 30.9L | $126.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/10/2025 | 63 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/08/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |

Driver: Ross Graham
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 12th (Sr4) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 80 m by Jilliby Ballerini (2:39.60) in G2 No NR on February 7 at $151. Before that 6th (Sr1) over 1609m at Cranbourne beaten 30 m by Jilliby Dreamlover (1:55.90) in NR up to 90 on January 31 at $34. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 81.1L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 31/01/2026 | 42 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 30.3L | $34.00 |
| 11/12 | 20/12/2025 | 19 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 1:58.4 | 0 |
| 203.4L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/12/2025 | 51 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:03.2 | 0 |
| 31.4L | $19.00 |
| 3/4 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 11/10/2025 | 19 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 73.0L | $81.00 |
| 1/9 | 22/09/2025 | 9 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.3 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, beaten 16 m by Keayang Zahara (2:06.30) in No NR on February 14 at $101. Before that, a game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at Cranbourne was 6th-16.2 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Jilliby Dreamlover (1:55.90) in NR up to 90 on January 31 at $7.50. Deserves 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $101.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 17.9L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 24/01/2026 | 57 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 22.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 28/11/2025 | 15 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Taylor Youl | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $1.22 |
| 11/11 | 13/11/2025 | 16 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:02.6 | 3 |
| 133.9L | $1.95 |
| 4/5 | 28/10/2025 | 17 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:02.0 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/4 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 13.2L | $0.00 |