Melton Race 8 - Nevele R Stud Pace
NEW SHUFFLE (9) was far from disgraced when midfield to the flying Captains Mistress at Listed level in Sydney before making a winning return to this circuit, working before scoring by 2.7m. Tougher draw on the back row but he is capable. HES NO ROMEO NZ (5) was very good in a higher-graded race here last week, chasing the smart Captain Perfect for a 4.2m third. Draws wider but also comes back in grade and has a good record at this longer distance. SOAP AND BUBBLES (6) showed improvement when she came from the back row for a 2.8m third here last week. That added to a good record at this distance and she'll be peaking. CLYMENUS NZ (3) draws better than last week and had recorded a win and a placing the previous two times he raced here, both from back row draws.

Driver: Leigh Sutton
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 2270m after showing early speed at Riverina Paceway beaten 6 m by Carlo Gambino (2:41.40) in NR 69 to 80 on March 13 at $3.20. Before that, 4th (Fr8) over 1740m after showing early speed at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was leading 5.5 beaten 2.5 m by Missaudacious (2:00.90) in NR up to 90 on March 6 at $21. Draws the pegs and may show more.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR 69 to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:54.4 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $3.20 |
| 4/10 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:51.9 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Lochie Painting | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 258.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/02/2026 | 55 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:51.9 | 8 |
| 28.8L | $5.50 |
| 9/9 | 27/12/2025 | 15 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:51.4 | 4 |
| 27.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/12/2025 | 6 | NR 76 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:51.2 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/2 | 16/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rebecca Bartley
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3 m fourth behind Carlo Gambino at Riverina Paceway over 2270m NR 69 to 80 last start. Before that was beaten 2 metres third at this track over 2240m in NR 64 to 74 on February 21. Draws for a good showing.
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 | 20 | NR 69 to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/12 | 21/02/2026 | 17 | NR 64 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/02/2026 | 18 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 5/5 | 17/01/2026 | 16 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Shepparton | 2690m | Fast | Abby Sanderson | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 106.4L | $151.00 |
| 4/10 | 01/01/2026 | 18 | NR up to 100 | $18,360.00 | Leeton | 2582m | Fast | Rebecca Bartley | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/12/2025 | 29 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Stacie Carbone | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 23/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | R Bartley | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr7) over 2240m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 11th-14.09 beaten 15 m by Soho Darknstormy (2:40.60) in NR 70 to 79 on March 21 at $61. At the start before good run when 3rd (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, beaten 1.2 m by Good Tobe Locksley (2:44.20) in NR 60 to 69 on March 14 at $9.50. Has a low draw this time and can improve.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.4 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $61.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/03/2026 | 35 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $9.50 |
| 6/9 | 07/02/2026 | 8 | NR 65 to 74 | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 30/01/2026 | 9 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 8/11 | 21/01/2026 | 11 | NR 60 to 80 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $51.00 |
| 9/9 | 10/01/2026 | 4 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 18.1L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | E J Tormey | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 22/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Nine-year-old gelding showed improvement last start. Won by 2.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (2:02.80) beating Delightful Charm in NR 60 to 69 on March 21 at $15 at the bell was leading 0.56. The race before was not as impressive when beaten by 5 m finishing fourth after showing early speed, behind Son Of Mac at this track over 2240m in a NR up to 80 on March 14 at $26. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/03/2026 | 6 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $126.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/03/2026 | 3 | NR 56 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | W | Taylor Youl | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 16.6L | $8.50 |
| 2/11 | 26/02/2026 | 5 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $16.00 |
| 7/12 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 21.9L | $34.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 27/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Sean O'sullivan | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.21 beaten 4 m by Captain Perfect (2:02.70) in NR up to 105 on March 21 at $41. Can be right in the thick of things.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $3.40 |
| 5/9 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | NR 75 to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 85 | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $6.00 |
| 9/10 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $17.00 |
| 1/12 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Fast | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $11.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Wicked Confession at Birchip over 2150m in a 4yo+ NR up to 90 on March 8 at $7.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing third behind Soho Darknstormy at this track over 2240m in a NR 70 to 79 on March 21 at $6. Working up to a win.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 21/03/2026 | 13 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 90 | $125,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 21/02/2026 | 126 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $2.50 |
| 3/5 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/12 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $2.10 |
| 1/5 | 03/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Sr5) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 8th-11.02 beaten 8 m by Soho Darknstormy (2:40.60) in NR 70 to 79 on March 21 at $9.50. Showed ability the race before when he won by a nose when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at this track (2:03.50) beating Neatntidy in 0W/15 0K stake on March 14 at $5. Will be in the finish if he finds his best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 2195m at Ararat was 9th-13 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Ata Rangi (2:38.10) in NR up to 90 on February 27 at $31. At the run before 4th (Sr1) over 2190m at Mildura, at the bell was 7th-13.6 beaten 12 m by Dhaulagiri (2:40.20) in NR 65 or better on February 18 at $10. Consider.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 27/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 90 | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 12.4L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/02/2026 | 11 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | L R Sutherland | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $25,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/01/2026 | 32 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 30/12/2025 | 23 | NR 65 or better | $10,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/10 | 07/12/2025 | 16 | NR up to 95 | $15,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $7.50 |
| 1/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start by 2.75 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr6) at this track (2:00.90) beating Komodo in NR 70 to 79 on March 14 at $1.35. Can go back-to-back.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.1 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $1.35 |
| 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 |