Melton Race 1 - Swift Signs Trot
RAKERO WARRIOR NZ (10) continues a run of second row draws but continues to race well from there with three wins and a second from his last five starts. Worked to the front before going on to score by 6.7m last week, his third win from five tries here. Proven at this distance so could strike again. CHARLIES TACTICS (2) added to his consistent form when he raced parked but stuck on for a 1.4m second at Bendigo last time. Draws closer to the pegs and has only once missed the top-three in eight starts so he is reliable. OX KNOX (3) was a beaten favourite last start but had to race three wide without cover so there was merit in his effort to box on for fourth. SHES SKY HIGH (7) came from a similar barrier to this for a resuming fourth at Geelong. Races well second up so should be improved and goes well at this shorter distance. AETOS DYNAMIS (5) did a good job to come from the back row for a 3.6m third at Bendigo last time out.

Driver: Laura Wilson
Stats
Comments
Last start 12th (FT Fr4) over 2150m at Bendigo, well beaten by Wallis (2:43.10) in No NR on March 25 at $11. Two runs back won by a head (Fr6) at Shepparton (2:06.20) beating Manda Kyvalley in NR up to 49 on March 17 at $5 at the bell was 4th-5.62. Might find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 25/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 471.9L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/03/2026 | 17 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 54 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $10.00 |
| 4/11 | 20/02/2026 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 18.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/02/2026 | 18 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $2.80 |
| 9/12 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | Laura Wilson | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/01/2026 | 4 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D R Wilson | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 14/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1930m | E L J Conroy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Lang
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 5.5 m finishing fifth after being driven well back, behind Wallis at Maryborough over 1690m in a NR 50 to 55 on January 28 at $6. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Farrokh at Bendigo over 1650m in a NR 50 to 55 on March 18 at $6. Rates highly. Among the leading chances from a good draw.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 18/03/2026 | 49 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Lang | 0 |
| 15.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Lang | 0 |
| 16.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 2:00.2 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $6.00 |
| 2/12 | 15/01/2026 | 13 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 2:03.6 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | NR 46 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
| 3/8 | 23/12/2025 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 2:03.5 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/12 | 15/12/2025 | 14 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $7.50 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track was leading by 0.53 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Rakero Warrior (2:47.50) in NR 50 to 55 on March 20 at $1.95. Before that, 7th (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 30 m by Aldebaran Brooke (2:49.60) in 0W/15 0K stake on March 14 at $6. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 20/03/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $1.95 |
| 7/8 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 30.9L | $6.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1650m at Bendigo, at the bell was 8th-11.58 beaten 4.5 m by Farrokh (2:01.10) in NR 50 to 55 on March 18 at $10. At the run before was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 2190m after being wide early at Shepparton beaten 19 m by The Dark Thunder (2:46.60) in NR up to 65 on March 8 at $41. Consider.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 18/03/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 8/9 | 08/03/2026 | 24 | NR up to 65 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:02.4 | 5 |
| 19.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 12/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Rita Burnett | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 22.2L | $41.00 |
| 6/12 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 21.6L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 21/01/2026 | 37 | NR up to 69 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $14.00 |
| 2/4 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 15/12/2025 | 45 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 108.5L | $3.40 |

Driver: Cameron Maggs
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1650m at Bendigo was 7th-10.08 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Farrokh (2:01.10) in NR 50 to 55 on March 18 at $9. Can be thereabouts.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/03/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/02/2026 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 25.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/02/2026 | 327 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Cameron Maggs | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 26/03/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $3.50 |
| 9/10 | 19/03/2025 | 217 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:03.0 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $14.00 |
| 2/5 | 01/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Thomson
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 1650m at Bendigo, at the bell was 10th-14.17 beaten 14 m by Farrokh (2:01.10) in NR 50 to 55 on March 18 at $26. Two runs back 3rd (Fr3) over 2190m at Shepparton beaten 6 m by The Dark Thunder (2:46.60) in NR up to 65 on March 8 at $11. Looking to others.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 18/03/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:58.1 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/03/2026 | 16 | NR up to 65 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.4 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/11 | 20/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:59.7 | 7 |
| 18.3L | $18.00 |
| 5/11 | 12/02/2026 | 72 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 17.8L | $9.50 |
| 8/10 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 97.2L | $3.70 |
| 5/8 | 25/11/2025 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/2 | 05/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Rebecca Bartley | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 29/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | B Thomson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 2100m at Geelong was 4th-8.14 at the bell, beaten 7 m by The Sky Is The Limit (2:37.40) in NR 50 to 55 on March 13 at $10. Two runs back 10th (Fr6) over 2240m after being wide early at this track beaten 40 m by Keayang Kurki (2:45.80) in 3yo G1 No NR F on December 13 at $151. Can improve enough to feature.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 13/03/2026 | 90 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.6 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 28/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 38.4L | $151.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/12/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.0 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/12 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 34.1L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:04.4 | 4 |
| 26.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 04/11/2025 | 8 | NR 46 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.7 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $1.30 |
| 2/5 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | C J Slater | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start by 1.4 m (Sr3) at Bendigo (2:01.10) beating Charlies Tactics in NR 50 to 55 on March 18 at $15 at the bell was 4th-6.13. In form and may feature in the finish again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 11/03/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 22.0L | $81.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/02/2026 | 17 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 9/11 | 11/02/2026 | 12 | NR 57 to 66 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 94.0L | $31.00 |
| 6/12 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $31.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/01/2026 | 31 | NR 54 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Lang | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Lang | 0 |
| 22.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr5) over 1650m at Bendigo was 6th-8.85 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Farrokh (2:01.10) in NR 50 to 55 on March 18 at $18. At his previous start 4th (Sr4) over 1690m at Maryborough, at the bell was 9th-20.1 beaten 6 m by Wallis (2:06.00) in NR 50 to 55 on February 25 at $9.50. Needs to improve sharply.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 18/03/2026 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 13.2L | $18.00 |
| 4/11 | 25/02/2026 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $9.50 |
| 10/12 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 68.7L | $16.00 |
| 10/10 | 14/01/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 25.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/01/2026 | 73 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/10/2025 | 13 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.2 | 7 |
| 50.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | P J Males | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/10 | 30/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | P J Males | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start by 6 m (Sr2) at this track (2:47.50) beating Dels Destiny in NR 50 to 55 on March 20 at $4.20 at the bell was 2nd-0.53. Has winning claims again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $4.20 |
| 2/9 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 10/11 | 04/03/2026 | 16 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 117.4L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 16/02/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.45 |
| 1/11 | 04/02/2026 | 31 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $2.30 |
| 10/10 | 04/01/2026 | 109 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.9 | 3 |
| 168.0L | $4.40 |
| 6/7 | 30/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 28.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 09/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | G W Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 29.2L | $0.00 |