Melton Race 7 - Benstud Standardbreds Free For All
OLIVER DAN (7) has been competitive in stronger company of late. Kept the ball rolling last time when he led from a similar draw to this and boxed on to finish 4.3 metres from the winner in third in the Terang Cup. Ideally placed so can return to the winners' list. GHOST OF TIME (5) added to a string of wins or placings last time when second at this venue. Has the benefit of a good draw and has placed twice at this sprint trip. TRIPLE EIGHT NZ (10) draws wide but did a good job in a last-start win by 5.5 metres at this circuit. SURFINGMAKESCENTS (4) ended last campaign with a string of top-three finishes including a Group Three win when last seen six months ago and hasn't missed a place in five fresh attempts, winning twice.

Driver: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, hung in on scoring up, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 2080m at Cranbourne beaten 30 m by Platinum Jive (2:30.90) in NR 56 to 64 on April 3 at $34. Before that 10th (Fr2) over 2150m after showing early pace at Birchip, well beaten by Shadow Celt (2:38.00) in 4yo+ NR up to 90 on March 8 at $26. Hard to have.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 03/04/2026 | 26 | NR 56 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 29.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/3 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Riley Mitchell | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $15,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 125.2L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/03/2026 | 3 | NR 56 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | W | Ewa Justice | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 24.2L | $9.50 |
| 2/11 | 26/02/2026 | 5 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $41.00 |
| 12/12 | 21/02/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 50.9L | $14.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | R Mitchell | 2:00.5 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 10 m by Bulletproof Boy (2:45.60) in No NR on April 4 at $151. Before that was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1650m at Bendigo beaten 10 m by Dangerous (1:57.20) in NR 65 or better on March 25 at $31. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 04/04/2026 | 10 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/03/2026 | 12 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $31.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/03/2026 | 11 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/03/2026 | 33 | NR 65 or better | $9,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/01/2026 | 15 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | S K Hill | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 21.6L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 13/01/2026 | 220 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | S K Hill | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/4 | 03/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Bridgitte Hutchins | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 2147m | Good | Mikayla Towers | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abby Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1650m at Bendigo beaten 1.5 m by Dangerous (1:57.20) in NR 65 or better on March 25 at $14. Draws well and is working towards a win.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 25/03/2026 | 40 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $14.00 |
| 2/2 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Corey O'donoghue | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Corey O'donoghue | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 13/02/2026 | 27 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Albury | 2570m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 17/01/2026 | 84 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Shepparton | 2690m | Fast | A L Turnbull | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 51.9L | $126.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 35.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $151.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of six months. Finished off last campaign recording by a head after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (2:01.00) beating Delightful Star in G3 No NR M on October 18 at $3.60 at the bell was leading 3.7m on the pegs. Previous preparation first-up won by a nose (Sr2) at this track (2:02.40) beating Wings On The Line in NR up to 79 M on July 5 at $4.20. Drawn to advantage and ha yet to miss a place in five fresh attempts.
Last Starts 173 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.60 |
| 3/10 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/09/2025 | 14 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $3.90 |
| 2/9 | 06/09/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $1.80 |
| 2/9 | 30/08/2025 | 14 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/12 | 16/08/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 30/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 1700m | K E Manning | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 14/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | K Manning | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Fighter Command at this track over 1720m in a No NR on March 21 at $16. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Meteor Moth at this track over 2240m in a NR up to 100 on March 28 at $3.20. Continues to race well and should get his chance from this draw.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 100 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.6 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $3.20 |
| 3/7 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:51.4 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 4 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 | |
| 3/8 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $25,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.80 |
| 1/4 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Connor Clarke | 0 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | S R Loftus | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr5) over 2680m after showing early speed at Terang, beaten 25 m by Jilliby Nitro (3:15.60) in No NR on March 27 at $34. Before that failed to finish when he ran at Mt Gambier on March 14 over 2190m. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 27/03/2026 | 13 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Terang | 2680m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 26.3L | $34.00 |
| 0/6 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 99.0L | $2.10 |
| 5/7 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:51.9 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/5 | 24/01/2026 | 13 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 11/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 105 | $15,000.00 | Hamilton | 2660m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 21.4L | $7.50 |
| 1/4 | 02/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | J J Herbertson | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 21/07/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | M J Bellman | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 5.5 m finishing fourth behind Fighter Command at this track over 1720m in a No NR on March 21 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind Jilliby Nitro at Terang over 2680m in a No NR on March 27 at $5. Working towards a win and looks well placed in this line-up.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Terang | 2680m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:51.4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 13/03/2026 | 27 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $4.00 |
| 1/2 | 28/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/12 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.3 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $126.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/01/2026 | 78 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2555m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $81.00 |
| 3/4 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr4) over 2160m at Victor Harbor, beaten 9 m by Heza Punk Rocker (2:44.50) in NR 70 or better on April 5 at $4.90. Two runs back won by 8 m as favourite (Fr6) at Globe Derby Park (2:42.90) beating Bellezza Nera in NR 70 or better on March 21 at $2.50 at the bell was leading 0.6. Might need easier.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 05/04/2026 | 15 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Victor Harbor | 2160m | Neutral | S K Hill | 2:02.6 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $4.90 |
| 1/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 or better | $20,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $2.50 |
| 4/6 | 14/03/2026 | 6 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Kapunda | 2610m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.28 |
| 1/8 | 01/03/2026 | 11 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Boort | 2612m | W | Lochie Cook | 2:02.9 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/02/2026 | 11 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $4.40 |
| 1/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track beaten 6 m by Bulletproof Boy (2:45.60) in No NR on April 4 at $71. At her previous start 5th (Sr1) over 1650m at Bendigo, beaten 10 m by Dangerous (1:57.20) in NR 65 or better on March 25 at $2.70. Look for improvement on last start. Each way hope.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 04/04/2026 | 10 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/03/2026 | 4 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $2.70 |
| 5/7 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:51.4 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $101.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/03/2026 | 12 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 02/03/2026 | 16 | NR 65 or better | $9,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $1.95 |
| 9/10 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 60.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/3 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start by 5.5 m when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at this track (2:37.50) beating Catch A Wave in No NR on February 28 at $5.50 at the bell was 5th-16.07. Back in winning form and with even luck from a wide draw could strike again.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $5.50 |
| 12/12 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.3 | 4 |
| 33.1L | $201.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Ballarat | 2710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 33.1L | $151.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:51.2 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $126.00 |
| 5/5 | 27/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:50.8 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $2.70 |
| 3/9 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:50.5 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/4 | 25/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Jess Tubbs | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 03/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |