Melton Race 8 - Nutrien Equine Sales 12/4/2026 Pace
KOMODO (7) overcame a wide draw on the back row to get home by a narrow margin at his latest appearance at this venue. Deserved that on the back of consistent form. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position but he is a leading hope again with even luck. THESTATESMAN (4) made a good return in coming from the back row for third here last time out. Fitter so can progress off that. ZENARIO (9) ended his last campaign with a placing at Listed level in SA. Has won four of seven tries at this distance. Keep safe fresh. RUFF NUT (5) has not raced since November's Vicbred Super Series where he was runner-up in the heats. Looks forward enough for the return after a minor placing in a recent trial. TEN DA TOUCH NZ (6) is a player again having added to a string of top-four finishes with a respectable third at his most recent appearance here.

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track, beaten 3.5 m by Always Be Blakey (2:43.90) in NR 75 to 88 on April 4 at $26. At the start before 4th (Sr6) over 1720m at this track was 4th-5.83 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Komodo (2:01.00) in NR80 on March 28 at $13. Draws the inside so worth another chance.
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 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/12 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $151.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.7 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $8.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 13.6L | $101.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $3.90 |
| 4/5 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr4) over 2570m at Charlton beaten 14 m by Miki To Success (3:03.00) in No NR on March 15 at $71. At his previous start solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr3) over 2240m at this track was 5th-7.82 at the bell, beaten 2.75 m by Isthisjustfantasy (2:43.20) in NR 75 to 88 on March 7 at $16. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 15/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Charlton | 2570m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 14.6L | $71.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/03/2026 | 18 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $16.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/02/2026 | 11 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 06/02/2026 | 20 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 12/12 | 17/01/2026 | 34 | NR 65 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 18.2L | $23.00 |
| 3/3 | 08/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Corey O'donoghue | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/12 | 14/12/2025 | 50 | NR up to 95 | $10,000.00 | Gunbower | 2630m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 63.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/3 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
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Comments
Last start 6th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track, beaten 10 m by Repelling (2:03.50) in NR 67 to 75 on April 4 at $5. Before that, was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 2240m after being wide early at this track beaten 6 m by My Little Bo (2:41.80) in NR up to 79 M on February 21 at $2.40. Draws well so is capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 04/04/2026 | 42 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.2 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/9 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | NR 65 to 74 | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
| 2/9 | 24/01/2026 | 175 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/12 | 02/08/2025 | 7 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $17.00 |
| 2/12 | 26/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.15 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
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Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1720m at this track beaten 3.5 m by Repelling (2:03.50) in NR 67 to 75 on April 4 at $31. Fitter so may prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 04/04/2026 | 111 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $31.00 |
| 1/3 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 14/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 95 | $10,000.00 | Gunbower | 2630m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.3 | 7 |
| 89.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $8.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 27.9L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 12/11/2025 | 46 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/09/2025 | 7 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 23.7L | $2.80 |
| 1/5 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
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Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 6 m finishing fifth behind Ollies The Boss at Bendigo over 2150m in a 3yo No NR CG on November 26 at $7.50. Readied with a solid trial so keep safe.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 40.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/12 | 26/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $7.50 |
| 8/12 | 15/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/11/2025 | 17 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 21/10/2025 | 10 | No NR | $12,500.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $4.00 |
| 8/9 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 69.4L | $101.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $81.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2.25 m third behind Always Be Blakey at this track over 2240m NR 75 to 88 last start. Before that was beaten 1.75 metres second again at this track in NR 62 to 71 on March 28. Can continue the consistent form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 62 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/03/2026 | 17 | Up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/02/2026 | 27 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $5.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Comments
Last start by a neck as favourite (Sr4) at this track (2:01.00) beating Kia Ora Beauty in NR80 on March 28 at $2.80 at the bell was 2nd-0.14. Expect him to be a major player again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | NR80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 14/03/2026 | 6 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $6.50 |
| 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 |
| 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: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track beaten 9 m by Repelling (2:03.50) in NR 67 to 75 on April 4 at $19. Two runs back 4th (Fr7) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 5.5 m by Good Tobe Locksley (2:44.20) in NR 60 to 69 on March 14 at $2.60. Place best.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $2.60 |
| 6/12 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR 64 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $4.00 |
| 1/12 | 14/02/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $1.40 |
| 1/9 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/11 | 23/01/2026 | 118 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | T Taugge | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 54.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
First up. At the last run he game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 2230m after showing early speed at Globe Derby Park beaten 7 m by Always Dancing (2:42.00) in 3yo LR No NR CG on December 20 at $1.12. Expected to kick-off this campaign with a strong run.
Last Starts 110 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 20/12/2025 | 12 | No NR | $35,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $1.12 |
| 1/6 | 08/12/2025 | 16 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $1.04 |
| 4/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $81.00 |
| 5/12 | 15/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/11/2025 | 17 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/10 | 21/10/2025 | 13 | No NR | $12,500.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $15.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 15/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neil Mccalllum | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |