Melton Race 4 - Nevele R Stud Nmw Trot
MAXIMEZ (6) has been competitive of late with a string of top-four finishes since a Maryborough win. Kept the ball rolling last time when 1.4 metres from the winner in the Ararat Cup. Finds a suitable assignment and is rarely out of the money at this shorter distance. SIX NATIONS (5) drew on the back row and finished midfield when resuming. Should strip fitter for that and ended last campaign with a series of top-two finishes so is capable of more. ALDEBARAN BROOKE (3) wasn't too far away last week and is on the radar from a good draw. COCONUT MICKEY (1) came from this barrier to win at this circuit and distance two back so can be competitive.

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr1) over 2190m after showing early speed at Shepparton beaten 9 m by The Dark Thunder (2:46.60) in NR up to 65 on March 8 at $5. Showed ability the outing before when he raced just off the speed and boxed on; posted a big 5.5 m win after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (2:47.10) beating Tictok in NR up to 59 on February 28 at $12 at the bell was 3rd-4.42. Can make his presence felt from the inside draw.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/11 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/02/2026 | 35 | NR 52 to 69 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | S K Hill | 2:04.8 | 2 |
| 67.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 10/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 02/01/2026 | 31 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | James Locke | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $17.00 |
| 1/4 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-9.49 at the bell, beaten 2.25 m by Just As I Am (2:03.30) in 0W/15 0K stake on February 28 at $34. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $34.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 4th-6.91 beaten 5.5 m by Crusher Clyde (2:45.30) in NR 65 to 75 on March 7 at $15. Before that, 7th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track was 7th-15.17 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Aldebaran Susanne (2:04.70) in LR NR 56 to 75 M on February 28 at $26. Draws well so 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 75 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 16.4L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/02/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $16.00 |
| 5/11 | 07/02/2026 | 8 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $23.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/01/2026 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/01/2026 | 8 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $81.00 |
| 2/3 | 08/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 07/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | C A Alford | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 12th (Sr4) over 2240m at this track beaten 70 m by Kyvalley Jetstream (2:47.00) in NR 50 to 55 on March 6 at $16. Before that was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-2.81 beaten 14 m by Coconut Mickey (2:47.10) in NR up to 59 on February 28 at $7. Others rate better.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 06/03/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 70.8L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $7.00 |
| 8/11 | 21/02/2026 | 13 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 11.7L | $2.60 |
| 5/9 | 30/01/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $61.00 |
| 9/11 | 21/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 69 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.6 | 6 |
| 19.9L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Didn't impress first-up at this course beaten 22 m sixth behind Just As I Am over 1720m in a 0W/15 0K stake on February 28. Open to improvement.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 28/02/2026 | 70 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 22.7L | $6.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Michelle Wight
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.4 m fourth behind More Wanted at Ararat over 2570m No NR last start. Before that was beaten a head second at this track over 2240m in 0W/15 0K stake on February 21. Strong claims.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 27/02/2026 | 6 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2570m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $4.60 |
| 2/11 | 21/02/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 11/02/2026 | 41 | NR 57 to 66 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/01/2026 | 17 | NR up to 70 | $12,000.00 | Echuca | 2560m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 2:07.0 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/9 | 15/12/2025 | 9 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $2.40 |
| 10/12 | 06/12/2025 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 18.4L | $4.40 |
| 2/4 | 21/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 26/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | M Wight | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leilani Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr5) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 22 m by Kyvalley Michael (2:45.10) in NR 51 to 56 on March 12 at $12. Two runs back came from midfield and won by 2 m (Sr2) at Bendigo (2:42.10) beating Just Abit Dusty in NR 48 to 52 on March 4 at $14 at the bell was 3rd-6.9. Facing a more difficult assignment.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 12/03/2026 | 8 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:01.9 | 5 |
| 22.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/11 | 04/03/2026 | 4 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/02/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $101.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he 9th (Sr2) over 1609m at Geelong was leading by.6m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 25 m by El Resamo (1:56.90) in NR 73 to 87 on December 12 at $61. Market watch fresh.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 28/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 12/12/2025 | 6 | NR 73 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 26.5L | $61.00 |
| 2/12 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/11/2025 | 8 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 27.7L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/11/2025 | 13 | NR 74 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $16.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/11/2025 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Soft | James Herbertson | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $3.10 |
| 9/10 | 02/11/2025 | 43 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 55.7L | $16.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 20.3L | $0.00 |