Melton Race 2 - Lamaros Hotel Pace
VINCENZO (7) has been racing well at this venue, held up when fourth two back before a 3m second last week. Draws wider so may need some luck but owns a good record at this shorter distance and looks close to a win. INTRUSION (8) made it two wins on the trot when he worked but proved too good at his latest appearance, recording a game win by a head at Shepparton. No harm in drawing here with the sprint lane to rely upon. Could land the hat trick. OZZIE CORKA (5) didn't do a bad job when fifth here last time out to follow a Wagga placing. Could measure up in this line-up. NEATNTIDY (4) is race fit now and looks close to a win following back-to-back placings from second row draws.

Driver: Leilani Justice
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 1.1 m finishing second behind Case Forty Eight at Ararat over 1790m in a NR up to 50 on February 27 at $23. Then a handy effort when a close second after a quick start, behind Binalong Night at Ballarat over 1710m in a NR 38 to 44 on March 5 at $3.40. Draws the inside so can feature again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 05/03/2026 | 6 | NR 38 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.40 |
| 2/11 | 27/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 15.7L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/02/2026 | 6 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1145m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2 |
| 3.6L | $4.60 | |
| 5/10 | 02/02/2026 | 5 | NR 36 to 40 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/3 | 31/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 29/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Newberry
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Won by 1.3 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Riverina Paceway (2:02.60) beating Tuffasnails in NR up to 52 on March 6 at $8 at the bell was leading 4.7. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 3rd (Fr6) over 1690m after showing early pace at Shepparton, beaten 12 m by Eastbro Jesse (2:00.60) in NR 43 to 48 on February 24 at $23. This may be too much of a step up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 06/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Matthew Newberry | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/11 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | Matthew Newberry | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $23.00 |
| 10/11 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 28.7L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 10/02/2026 | 8 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.80 |
| 7/9 | 20/01/2026 | 42 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 26.2L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | John Newberry | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | John Newberry | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr4) over 1710m at Ballarat was 9th-17.92 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Blackindeed (2:01.20) in NR 51 to 56 on March 5 at $19. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1690m after showing early pace at Kilmore was 4th-3.9 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Montana Pride (2:02.70) in 0W/15 0K stake on February 7 at $5.50. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 05/03/2026 | 26 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/12 | 07/02/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 30/01/2026 | 11 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $18.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/01/2026 | 13 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/01/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 29/12/2025 | 30 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/4 | 14/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | C L Johnson | 0 |
| 62L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 02/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | C L Johnson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third behind Rolinginthedeep at this track over 1720m in a 0W/15 0K stake on February 21 at $11. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Dhaulagiri at Boort over 2612m in a NR 70 to 95 on March 1 at $19. Looks close to a win.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 01/03/2026 | 8 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Boort | 2612m | W | Aaron Dunn | 2:02.9 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $19.00 |
| 3/12 | 21/02/2026 | 39 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 11/12 | 13/01/2026 | 164 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 27.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/11 | 02/08/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 24.5L | $3.90 |
| 7/10 | 26/07/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 6.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/12 | 19/07/2025 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $21.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 4th-5.26 beaten 7 m by Followtheace (2:42.00) in 0W/15 0K stake on March 7 at $23. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1740m after showing early pace at Riverina Paceway, beaten 8 m by Sparkling Sea (2:00.50) in NR up to 63 on February 27 at $26. Contender.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $23.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Amy Diebert | 1:51.5 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/02/2026 | 24 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 30.9L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | C T Crook | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $2.05 |
| 7/9 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/11 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $4.20 |
| 2/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Sr3) over 2240m at this track was 11th-16.18 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Followtheace (2:42.00) in 0W/15 0K stake on March 7 at $12. At the start before 7th (Sr4) over 1720m at this track was 10th-13.16 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Rolinginthedeep (2:02.90) in 0W/15 0K stake on February 21 at $10. Capable of better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/12 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $10.00 |
| 6/12 | 14/02/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/01/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/11 | 21/01/2026 | 11 | NR 60 to 80 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $101.00 |
| 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: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3 m second behind Followtheace at this track over 2240m 0W/15 0K stake last start. Before that was beaten 4 metres fourth again at this track in NR 64 to 74 on February 21. Working up to a win and this could be his chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.40 |
| 4/12 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR 64 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $16.00 |
| 11/12 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 31/01/2026 | 62 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $3.90 |
| 6/8 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 43L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 30/11/2025 | 16 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 28.4L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/11/2025 | 49 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 19.2L | $7.50 |

Driver: Abbey Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Five-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Shepparton and Bendigo. Last start won by a head when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Shepparton (2:43.50) beating Starzzz Destiny in NR 56 to 64 on March 3 at $4 at the bell was 2nd-4.02. Big chance to land the hat trick.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 03/03/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Corey O'donoghue | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/02/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $2.15 |
| 10/12 | 14/02/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 9.7L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/02/2026 | 20 | NR 55 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/12 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | NR up to 55 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Fast | A L Turnbull | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/12/2025 | 18 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Paula Sapio | 0 |
| 17.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Paula Sapio | 0 |
| 42L | $0.00 |