Melton Race 4 - Swift Signs Pace
FICTION FILE (4) made a nice return at her latest appearance a week ago, finishing second at Geelong. Has recorded a win and a placing from two previous second-up attempts so progression is likely. ALOT LIKE JEANNIE (9) resumes from a spell of 11 months after closing off the maiden campaign in good form, scoring at her last appearance at Shepparton. Likely to have developed with maturity and and was readied with a nice trial so look for a good return. SHIFFRIN (8) was a bit disappointing last time but the debut win was good and she draws for a trail so is worth another chance. ONE GOLDEN DEAL (10) hasn't raced since the Vicbred final in November. Keep safe fresh.

Driver: David Miles
Stats
Comments
Last start failed to finish when she ran at Kilmore on April 16 over 1690m. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 2150m after showing early pace at Bendigo beaten 5.5 m by Shiffrin (2:37.50) in 3yo MAIDEN on March 25 at $2. Draws well so may do better.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 16/04/2026 | 22 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 99.0L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 25/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $2.00 |
| 6/11 | 17/03/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 08/03/2026 | 331 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 1/4 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | David Miles | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/12 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 87.6L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/04/2025 | - | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 59.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | David Miles | 0 |
| 51L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1690m at Kilmore was 2nd-2.57 at the bell, beaten a neck by Midnight Diva (2:05.00) in MAIDEN M on April 16 at $2.70. Maybe a place.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 16/04/2026 | 91 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/9 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 15/01/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.5 | 1 |
| 46.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/12 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/12 | 23/12/2025 | 327 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/01/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 15.9L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/01/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 23.4L | $34.00 |

Driver: Leilani Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr6) over 2200m after showing early pace at Ballarat, beaten 55 m by Muselet (2:41.50) in NR 49 to 52 on April 9 at $71. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr7) over 2150m at Bendigo beaten 30 m by Mount Barker Boy (2:35.30) in 3yo 10 0K on March 25 at $101. Form not up to scratch.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 09/04/2026 | 15 | NR 49 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 54.6L | $71.00 |
| 1/4 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 25/03/2026 | 6 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 32.0L | $101.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/03/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 02/03/2026 | 88 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 26.9L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:00.6 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $41.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/11/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Having her second run back from a spell. Game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at Geelong beaten 7 m by Mount Barker Boy (1:56.20) in NR up to 55 on April 17 at $9.50. Will improve with that run under the belt. Fitter so could go one better.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 17/04/2026 | 146 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/9 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 21.6L | $34.00 |
| 6/12 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/11/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 15.4L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 23/10/2025 | 22 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/10/2025 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $1.09 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Resuming after five months off the scene. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into fifth after a quick start, behind Romeo at Bendigo over 2150m in a 2yo No NR on November 26 at $7.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 3.5 m as favourite (Fr2) at Mildura (2:13.90) beating Destiny Kept in MAIDEN on November 21 at $1.33. Can open the campaign with a forward performance.
Last Starts 149 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 71.2L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 21/11/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.33 |
| 2/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at Geelong, beaten 30 m by Mount Barker Boy (1:56.20) in NR up to 55 on April 17 at $26. Before that, was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 2150m at Bendigo beaten 15 m by Mount Barker Boy (2:35.30) in 3yo 10 0K on March 25 at $18. Consider.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 17/04/2026 | 23 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 30.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/03/2026 | 43 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 15.7L | $18.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/02/2026 | - | 0LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $3.90 |
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 22.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1690m at Maryborough was 7th-10.7 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Seaside Boy (2:02.90) in 0-3 WINs on April 10 at $34. Two runs back solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.23 beaten 15 m by River Storm (2:01.90) in 2yo 10 0K on December 27 at $31. Better for the last outing.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 10/04/2026 | 104 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 27/12/2025 | 23 | 10 0K | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 15.7L | $31.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $1.85 |
| 4/9 | 20/11/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 32.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Looks well placed in this tougher race, but she was impressive winning two starts back [-+] won by 2.25 m (Fr2) at Bendigo (2:37.50) beating Camerina in 3yo MAIDEN on March 25 at $8. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 09/04/2026 | 15 | NR 49 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 17.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Damian Wilson
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation recording by 1.3 m when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at Shepparton (2:05.90) beating Im Big Business in 2yo 0-1 WIN on June 3 at $3.10 at the bell was leading 4.9m on the pegs. Has upside and could make a winning return.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 03/06/2025 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:59.9 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 3/7 | 24/05/2025 | 10 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/05/2025 | - | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 15.6L | $21.00 |
| 3/5 | 17/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run she 11th (Sr6) over 2240m at this track, beaten 30 m by Arrhythmia (2:39.30) in 2yo G2 No NR F on November 22 at $151. Go well fresh.
Last Starts 153 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 31.6L | $151.00 |
| 7/12 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 17.4L | $151.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/10/2025 | 12 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 17.2L | $101.00 |
| 1/11 | 13/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 06/10/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Marshall
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Comments
Last start won by 1.75 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Cranbourne (2:35.60) beating A Rockn Nightmare in MAIDEN on April 3 at $1.33 at the bell was leading 2.7. May go through her grades.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 03/04/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.33 |
| 1/2 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 13/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $2.30 |
| 2/5 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 33.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glenn Bull
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Posted a big 12 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Redcliffe (2:11.50) beating Heza Dirty Dancer in MAIDEN on April 1 at $1.65. Two runs back 2nd (Sr3) over 1780m at Redcliffe beaten 5 m by Smooth Turbadiesel (2:11.80) in MAIDEN on March 26 at $3.70. Not easy from this draw.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 01/04/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $1.65 |
| 2/9 | 26/03/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $3.70 |
| 7/7 | 17/03/2026 | 105 | wins | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 31.9L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Pete Mcmullen | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 13/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Pete Mcmullen | 0 |
| 18.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $1.55 |
| 2/7 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/11/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $3.00 |