Melton Race 5 - Apg Pace
DONMARO NZ (6) is a newcomer to the Andy Gath yard from NZ. Has had four-and-a-half months off since he last raced at Addington but was readied with a trial win and generally comes to hand very quickly, with three wins from five first-up appearances. Can kick off with a win. MADRIGAL NZ (4) is in good form having placed in two Victorian runs since winning in SA. Finished third at her latest appearance at Ararat, beaten 4.5 metres. Can make an impact again. TARA VICTORY NZ (5) is up in grade but has put two wins together and usually races well at this distance so respect. TEN DA TOUCH NZ (7) starts from out wide but is in the mix after drawing on the back row finishing third at Shepparton last time out.

Driver: Riley Mitchell
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr3) over 2160m at Hamilton beaten 23 m by The Steel Dragon (2:38.00) in NR 56 to 64 on February 23 at $51. Before that 8th (Fr1) over 1710m at Ballarat was 5th-8.51 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Tara Victory (2:00.50) in NR 56 to 64 on February 19 at $101. Will need improvement.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 23/02/2026 | 4 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 23.9L | $51.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/02/2026 | 40 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | R Mitchell | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Ginger Gleeson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 38.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 10/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 49.3L | $61.00 |
| 7/11 | 02/01/2026 | 6 | NR 57 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 27.8L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 274.2L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/12/2025 | 9 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $31.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a nose as favourite (Fr6) at Riverina Paceway (2:03.80) beating Go Colour My World in NR up to 53 on February 27 at $2.15. Nicely drawn and could measure up again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.15 |
| 3/11 | 20/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $1.75 |
| 3/9 | 12/02/2026 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | E M Adams | 2:02.0 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $7.00 |
| 7/12 | 07/02/2026 | 5 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/11 | 02/02/2026 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 22/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 17/01/2026 | 22 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 2/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tayla French
Stats
Comments
Looks well placed in this tougher race, but she was impressive winning two starts back [-+] was well back before the turn; posted a big 7 m win as favourite (Sr4) at Shepparton (2:42.20) beating With In Reason in NR 50 to 56 on February 17 at $3.70 at the bell was 9th-10.94. Among the chances from good draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 26/02/2026 | 9 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 15.2L | $61.00 |
| 1/11 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $3.70 |
| 4/8 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $23.00 |
| 1/12 | 03/02/2026 | 12 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 22/01/2026 | 2 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/01/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tayla French | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
| 3/7 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Craven
Stats
Comments
Good run when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind My Little Bo at this track over 2240m in a NR up to 79 M on February 21 at $18. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Ata Rangi at Ararat over 2195m in a NR up to 90 on February 27 at $12. Likely to go well again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 27/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/02/2026 | 18 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $18.00 |
| 1/5 | 03/02/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 59 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Amy Day | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.25 |
| 7/10 | 23/01/2026 | 83 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Amy Day | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/10 | 01/11/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.60 |
| 9/10 | 25/10/2025 | 4 | NR up to 75 | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $31.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Six-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at Newcastle and Ballarat. Last start won by 4.5 m as favourite (Fr6) at Newcastle (1:53.40) beating Rocknroll Gig in NR up to 60 on February 27 at $1.65. Must respect winning form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $1.65 |
| 1/10 | 19/02/2026 | 19 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 31/01/2026 | 28 | NR up to 59 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $6.50 |
| 8/12 | 20/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.3 | 3 |
| 22.2L | $14.00 |
| 9/9 | 10/12/2025 | 4 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 22.4L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 06/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | S L Ewen | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he 10th (Fr7) over 2600m at Addington, well beaten by It's Tough (3:12.10) in 3yo+ on October 24 at $20.10. Former Kiwi who goes well fresh an won a trial in good style so can kick off with a win.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 29.5L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 24/10/2025 | 49 | $15,240.00 | Addington | 2600m | Fast | Robert Butt | 1:58.8 | 7 |
| 105.0L | $20.10 | |
| 7/9 | 05/09/2025 | 14 | $14,510.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 1:58.2 | 9 |
| 14.6L | $7.50 | |
| 7/10 | 22/08/2025 | 42 | $14,170.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $19.20 | |
| 5/8 | 11/07/2025 | 14 | $15,500.00 | Addington | 2600m | SS | Blair Orange | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $8.30 | |
| 4/6 | 27/06/2025 | 523 | $14,090.00 | Addington | 2600m | SS | Blair Orange | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $3.40 | |
| 9/12 | 21/01/2024 | 7 | $23,150.00 | Waterlea | 2850m | Neutral | B N Orange | 2:05.5 | 1 |
| 48.3L | $35.20 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Sr2) over 1690m at Shepparton was 2nd-1.54 at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by Edwarde Grange (2:00.90) in NR 60 to 80 on February 17 at $5. Another good run would not surprise.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 17/02/2026 | 27 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $5.00 |
| 10/11 | 21/01/2026 | 52 | NR 60 to 80 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/12 | 30/11/2025 | 4 | $10,960.00 | Mt Harding | 2400m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 19.4L | $12.40 | |
| 7/12 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | $9,650.00 | Ascot Park Raceway | 2200m | Neutral | Hayden Douglas | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $10.60 | |
| 3/7 | 19/11/2025 | 24 | $8,000.00 | Ascot Park Raceway | 2200m | Neutral | Hayden Douglas | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $14.50 | |
| 7/9 | 26/10/2025 | 10 | $9,970.00 | Ascot Park Raceway | 2200m | Neutral | Hayden Douglas | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 30.8L | $24.60 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1680m after showing early pace at Terang, at the bell was 4th-6.4 beaten 8 m by Jilliby Willow (2:00.70) in NR 65 or better on March 2 at $16. Heading the right way and is a player.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 02/03/2026 | 9 | NR 65 or better | $9,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $16.00 |
| 11/12 | 21/02/2026 | 17 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 26.6L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/02/2026 | 54 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 12/12/2025 | 6 | NR 76 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:51.2 | 5 |
| 17.4L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $9.00 |
| 9/11 | 29/11/2025 | 20 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.3 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $41.00 |
| 1/5 | 24/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | R M Hryhorec | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 27/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | R M Hryhorec | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing sixth after being driven well back, behind New Yorker at Maryborough over 2190m in a NR 60 to 80 on February 4 at $19. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing second behind Edwarde Grange at Shepparton over 1690m in a NR 60 to 80 on February 17 at $16. Fitter again so can progress further.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 17/02/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/02/2026 | 137 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $19.00 |
| 3/3 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 20/09/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $19.00 |
| 9/11 | 13/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/09/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $31.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/08/2025 | 14 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 16.9L | $71.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |