Melton Race 6 - Irt Ian Daff Memorial Pace
UNIQUELY IDEAL (7) found winning form when she worked but dug deep to score two starts back before manners let her down last start. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw but she is a two-time winner at this circuit and distance. With her A-game she can return to her winning ways. JAZZY MELEA (6) didn't show her best in two starts last time in but had some strong form prior. She could measure right up if she has returned in good order. BRINGSUSJOY (1) came from this barrier when runner-up at this circuit and distance two back so can give a sight. LE BELLE BIJOUX (8) will be rock-hard fit after three starts back from a spell and draws for a trail so could be dangerous.

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 9th (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track beaten 25 m by Wild Card (2:44.80) in NR 58 to 66 on March 7 at $8.50. At the start before solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 2240m at this track beaten 4.5 m by My Little Bo (2:41.80) in NR up to 79 M on February 21 at $23. Player from the ace draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 25.1L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 21/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/02/2026 | 10 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 15/01/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.6 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brad Barnes | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Brendan Barnes | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle beaten 30 m by Ripples (1:51.30) in NR up to 60 on February 10 at $10. Before that, 4th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle was 2nd-8.63 at the bell, beaten 4 m by King Tiger (1:51.80) in NR up to 75 on January 31 at $4.80. Draws well and could show more.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 10/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.3 | 2 |
| 27.6L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 31/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:51.8 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $4.80 |
| 8/10 | 22/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Sebastian Piltz | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 9.9L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/01/2026 | 81 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.5 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:52.1 | 3 |
| 38.7L | $61.00 |
| 10/12 | 10/10/2025 | 22 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 29.3L | $41.00 |

Driver: Michelle Wight
Stats
Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 8th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track beaten 15 m by Wild Card (2:44.80) in NR 58 to 66 on March 7 at $11. Two runs back was well back in the run when 7th (Fr5) over 2760m at this track beaten 50 m by Captains Mistress (3:15.90) in G1 No NR M on February 14 at $126. Not keen on her chances in this field.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/02/2026 | 5 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 51.0L | $126.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/02/2026 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/01/2026 | 6 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Wedderburn | 1750m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/01/2026 | 14 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 22.9L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 05/01/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $41.00 |
| 2/3 | 16/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | M L Wight | 0 |
| 52L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 07/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | J H Barker | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Sr3) over 2190m at Shepparton beaten 15 m by Sea Fury (2:37.70) in NR up to 65 on March 8 at $31. Before that was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 2190m at Shepparton was 7th-13.53 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Intrusion (2:43.50) in NR 56 to 64 on March 3 at $8.50. Not here.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 08/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 65 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/03/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 22/02/2026 | 9 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |
| 11/12 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 26.6L | $15.00 |
| 10/10 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.2 | 7 |
| 25.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 04/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Leedham | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Newberry
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr2) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway was 7th-9.5 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Waves Of Chance (2:03.70) in NR up to 67 on March 6 at $13. At her previous start 6th (Sr1) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway beaten 13 m by Sparkling Sea (2:00.50) in NR up to 63 on February 27 at $26. Place best.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Matthew Newberry | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Matthew Newberry | 1:51.5 | 1 |
| 13.6L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/02/2026 | 12 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 2 |
| 36.8L | $81.00 | |
| 4/9 | 02/02/2026 | 18 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:54.7 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 15/01/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/01/2026 | 23 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $12.00 |
| 3/3 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | John Newberry | 0 |
| 22L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 07/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | M Newberry | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into eighth behind Zanda Man at Horsham over 2200m in a NR 56 to 64 on January 5 at $4. Expecting a good return.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 05/01/2026 | 16 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 37.9L | $4.00 |
| 10/12 | 20/12/2025 | 168 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:53.3 | 4 |
| 24.7L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 28/06/2025 | 8 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $14.00 |
| 1/11 | 20/06/2025 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 11/06/2025 | 4 | NR 56 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 20/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Dunn | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into ninth behind Shadow Celt at Birchip over 2150m in a 4yo+ NR up to 90 on March 8 at $3. Raced better the start before that where she raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a head when quickly away, (Fr5) at Kilmore (2:03.80) beating Jilliby Illuminate in NR 65 to 74 on February 7 at $2.60 at the bell was 2nd-2.1. Should improve sharply.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 08/03/2026 | 29 | NR up to 90 | $15,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 79.6L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | NR 65 to 74 | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 4/9 | 24/01/2026 | 56 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | T Taugge | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/11 | 29/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $81.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 26.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 12/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $4.40 |
| 1/5 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | T Taugge | 0 |
| 37.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track was 7th-9.73 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Madrigal (2:41.20) in Up to 80 on March 6 at $11. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Sr4) over 1690m at Shepparton, at the bell was 9th-12.44 beaten 2.5 m by Edwarde Grange (2:00.90) in NR 60 to 80 on February 17 at $16. Race fit now and draws for a trail.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 06/03/2026 | 17 | Up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $11.00 |
| 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 |
| 3/4 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |