Melton Race 2 - Melton G.w.m. Nmw Trot
Hard to knock THE PRIESTESS (6) who has managed three wins and a second from four starts so far this time in work. Has spanked her rivals in her last two appearances, the latest by a whopping 58 metres at Mt Gambier. Meeting a deeper field this time but she looks up to the challenge. CLAUDYS HERO (5) is building in fitness and did a good job when he worked but stuck on for fourth last start at this venue. Peaking now and with better luck he can pose a serious challenge. JUST AS I AM (3) has come from tough barriers to record a win and two seconds in his three starts so far this time. Player again from the good draw. SIX NATIONS (9) was in good form before a ten week break. Two-time fresh winner who hasn't missed a place in five tries at this circuit and distance, winning twice.

Driver: Leilani Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr2) over 1710m at Ballarat, at the bell was 6th-15.92 beaten 18 m by Karakajack Tooth (2:04.60) in NR 50 to 55 on February 19 at $17. Two runs back 3rd (Sr4) over 1690m at Kilmore was 3rd-4.84 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Desert Assassin (2:05.70) in NR 50 to 56 on February 12 at $34. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/11 | 12/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $34.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 28/01/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 72.9L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/01/2026 | 6 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 31.2L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 99/6 | 29/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 34.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr5) over 2240m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 10th-16.49 beaten 15 m by Crusher Clyde (2:47.10) in 0W/15 0K stake on February 21 at $26. Before that 9th (Fr4) over 1650m at Bendigo was 6th-13.86 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Mac Flick (1:59.00) in NR 56 to 64 on February 6 at $15. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 21/02/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $26.00 |
| 9/11 | 06/02/2026 | 16 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $15.00 |
| 5/11 | 21/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 69 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:01.6 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 20.6L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 21/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Ashley Manton | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/4 | 13/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 18/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into second after showing early speed, behind Bennie And The Jets at Shepparton over 2190m in a NR 50 to 55 on December 23 at $2.60. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Antonov at Maryborough over 2190m in a NR 52 to 56 on February 4 at $5.50. Has a nice draw and can figure prominently again.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 04/02/2026 | 43 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 23/12/2025 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 02/12/2025 | 126 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:00.6 | 6 |
| 15.1L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 30/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Cameron Maggs | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/11 | 29/07/2025 | 33 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $2.80 |
| 5/9 | 26/06/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 27.1L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 18/06/2025 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |

Driver: Cameron Maggs
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by 3.5 m as favourite (Sr2) at Charlton (1:57.30) beating Attracted in 0-1 WIN on February 16 at $2.60. Two runs back 5th (Fr2) over 1650m after showing early speed at Bendigo was leading by 3m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 10 m by Muskee (2:01.70) in NR 50 to 55 on March 26 at $3.50. Not as keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 16/02/2026 | 327 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Cameron Maggs | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 26/03/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $3.50 |
| 9/10 | 19/03/2025 | 217 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:03.0 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $14.00 |
| 2/5 | 01/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 0/9 | 14/08/2024 | 42 | NR 50 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/07/2024 | 186 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 27.0L | $1.90 |
| 8/12 | 30/12/2023 | 22 | NR up to 55 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | J J Herbertson | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $3.60 |

Driver: Kyle Marshall
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 2240m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.88 beaten 8 m by Crusher Clyde (2:47.10) in 0W/15 0K stake on February 21 at $3.80. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 2190m after racing wide at Maryborough, beaten 40 m by Charleston Avenue (2:45.00) in NR 57 to 66 on February 11 at $3.90. Rates highly. Building in fitness and could be ready to show his best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 21/02/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $3.80 |
| 7/11 | 11/02/2026 | 19 | NR 57 to 66 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.3 | 7 |
| 42.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/10 | 23/01/2026 | 121 | NR 54 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $2.90 |
| 1/5 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 24/09/2025 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $2.90 |
| 4/8 | 12/09/2025 | 22 | NR 53 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $1.30 |
| 1/9 | 21/08/2025 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 10/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Five-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at Mt Gambier and Terang. Last start posted a big 60 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at Mt Gambier (2:44.50) beating Wistful Lady in NR up to 45 on February 17 at $1.10. Hard to knock and has strong claims.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 17/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 58.4L | $1.10 |
| 1/7 | 13/02/2026 | 15 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:02.1 | 7 |
| 39.1L | $1.18 |
| 2/9 | 29/01/2026 | 17 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:02.6 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $1.55 |
| 1/9 | 12/01/2026 | 250 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.7 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $2.30 |
| 2/5 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 07/05/2025 | 243 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Peter Sanderson | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 37.2L | $3.50 |
| 1/5 | 20/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Peter Sanderson | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 06/09/2024 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 41.7L | $61.00 |

Driver: Rebecca Bartley
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 1.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Cranbourne (2:38.10) beating Kyvalley Judge in NR 51 to 56 on February 22 at $4.60 at the bell was leading 1.4. In form but will find this a lot tougher.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 22/02/2026 | 18 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Abby Sanderson | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $4.60 |
| 1/12 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
| 3/10 | 28/01/2026 | 36 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rebecca Bartley | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/12 | 23/12/2025 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 30.1L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 27.1L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 25/11/2025 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 2:00.4 | 7 |
| 36.9L | $13.00 |
| 3/3 | 16/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track was leading by 1.93 at the bell, beaten 25 m by Kyvalley Maven (2:04.80) in NR 65 to 75 on February 21 at $9.50. At the start before 8th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track well beaten by Mitchell Wrap (2:06.40) in NR 60 to 75 on January 10 at $3. Can do better in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 21/02/2026 | 42 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 27.2L | $9.50 |
| 8/8 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 93.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $3.70 |
| 7/12 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | NR 69 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $26.00 |
| 4/11 | 20/12/2025 | 8 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 20.7L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/12/2025 | 6 | NR 73 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 30.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he good run when 2nd (Fr7) over 1720m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 3rd-6.3m 2WNC beaten 18 m by Jilliby Dreamlover (2:03.70) in NR 70 to 79 on December 20 at $4.20. Two time fresh winner who has trialled so looking for a good return.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 9.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 18.4L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 29/11/2025 | 27 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $2.30 |
| 2/10 | 02/11/2025 | 51 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 12/09/2025 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 68.2L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 30/08/2025 | 232 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/01/2025 | 10 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when second at Wedderburn on January 25. Won the start prior at Hamilton on January 11. Racing very well. Can make his presence felt.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 08/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | M D Horsnell | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2955m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:07.1 | 0 |
| 2.9L | $1.90 |
| 1/7 | 11/01/2026 | 41 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hamilton | 2660m | Fast | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.6 | 0 |
| 1.2L | $23.00 |
| 1/2 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 01/12/2025 | 23 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:03.2 | 0 |
| 35.3L | $4.60 |
| 9/10 | 08/11/2025 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Soft | Anthony Butt | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 35.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/11/2025 | 53 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 24.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/09/2025 | 11 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2650m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:02.9 | 0 |
| 3.4L | $3.00 |