Melton Race 7 - Logical Staffing Solutions Pace
NEW SHUFFLE (6) kicked off his campaign with a placing from this barrier at Menangle before a midfield finish to flying mare Captains Mistress at Listed level. Has switched back to the Chircop yard since and looks very well placed with a big class drop. Hard to knock the consistency of MY LITTLE BO (7) who led from a similar barrier and scored by 4.6 metres at this venue last time, giving her three wins and two placings from her last five starts. Tactics will be crucial from this draw but with even luck she could keep the ball rolling. KOMODO (4) returns to a venue where he owns a decent record and could be close to a win after placing in three of his last four starts. HES ALL TORQUE (2) draws well and is another that looks to have the hoof on the till after back-to-back placings, the latest at this circuit when he started on the back row.

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track was 5th-4.22 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Rolinginthedeep (2:02.30) in NR 67 to 75 on March 7 at $34. Two runs back 3rd (Fr3) over 1680m at Terang was 5th-8 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Jilliby Willow (2:00.70) in NR 65 or better on March 2 at $23. Not keen.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 07/03/2026 | 5 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/03/2026 | 13 | NR 65 or better | $9,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/02/2026 | 10 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/02/2026 | 15 | NR 65 to 74 | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 16.4L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $4.60 |
| 8/12 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | NR 65 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/3 | 19/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herberston | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 05/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | A W Coad | 0 |
| 60L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
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Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Jilliby Willow at Terang over 1680m in a NR 65 or better on March 2 at $16. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Madrigal at this track over 2240m in a Up to 80 on March 6 at $41. Draws well so can be there at the business end.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 06/03/2026 | 4 | Up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $41.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Jack Laugher
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 7th-7.74 beaten 7 m by Rolinginthedeep (2:02.30) in NR 67 to 75 on March 7 at $13. At the start before good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 1690m at Kilmore was 4th-5.4 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Golden Tribe (2:02.00) in NR 75 to 85 on February 7 at $34. Draw so be competitive.
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 | 28 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/02/2026 | 8 | NR 75 to 85 | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 23/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 34.2L | $61.00 |
| 4/11 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $4.60 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
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Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing seventh behind Triple Rock Saint at this track over 2240m in a NR 64 to 74 on February 21 at $3.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second behind Shadow Celt at Birchip over 2150m in a 4yo+ NR up to 90 on March 8 at $6. Major player.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 08/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 90 | $15,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $6.00 |
| 7/12 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | NR 64 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/9 | 24/01/2026 | 11 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $7.00 |
| 3/12 | 13/01/2026 | 8 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/01/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $4.40 |
| 4/11 | 26/12/2025 | 74 | NR 62 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 17/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 2195m | A J Dunn | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 4th-4.12 beaten 4 m by Isthisjustfantasy (2:43.20) in NR 75 to 88 on March 7 at $10. Before that, 4th (Fr6) over 2270m after showing early speed at Riverina Paceway, beaten 8 m by Usyk (2:44.00) in NR up to 80 on February 27 at $5. Capable of bouncing back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/12 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR 64 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $25,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 31/01/2026 | 10 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $18.00 |
| 1/4 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 6th-10.05 beaten 18 m by Captains Mistress (1:48.90) in 4yo LR No NR on February 28 at $51. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle beaten 5 m by Catchafire (1:50.00) in 4yo No NR on February 21 at $4. Drops in grade and looks very well placed.
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 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:48.9 | 8 |
| 18.7L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/02/2026 | 70 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.0 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/12/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $5.00 |
| 6/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $9.50 |
| 1/12 | 15/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.75 |

Driver: Kate Gath
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Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start a big 4.5 m win after showing early speed, (Fr6) at this track (2:41.80) beating Bringsusjoy in NR up to 79 M on February 21 at $8. Consistent and can go well again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 31/01/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/01/2026 | 16 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/12/2025 | 18 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.95 |
| 6/12 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 19.4L | $19.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 06/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |