Melton Race 8 - Nevele R Stud Pace
KISS ME MINI NZ (3) came from the back row to score the only time she raced here last month and was good again when runner-up from a wider barrier at Geelong last start. Should have no excuses from this more advantageous draw. Leading hope. LETS GO LORNA (2) was well in the betting when resuming but she had to work hard and her condition gave out. Fitter for that and is better served by this low draw so prepared to give her another chance. SCHERGER THAT (6) might find this easier than the last attempt and had been ticking along nicely prior. TAPPY (5) was held up last time but came from wider than this for a resuming win last month so is capable of better.

Driver: David Miles
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1690m after showing early speed at Maryborough, at the bell was 2nd-1.4 beaten 10 m by Seaside Boy (2:02.90) in 0-3 WINs on April 10 at $51. At the start before was well back in the run when 8th (Fr7) over 2240m after being wide early at this track beaten 23 m by Kiss Me Mini (2:42.00) in NR 50 to 55 on March 20 at $41. Draws the inside so worth another chance.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 10/04/2026 | 21 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $51.00 |
| 8/11 | 20/03/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 23.1L | $41.00 |
| 10/12 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 44.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/11 | 08/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 51 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Rodney Petroff | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 18.7L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Rodney Petroff | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/02/2026 | 88 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Michael Bellman | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | David Miles | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | David Miles | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start, when first-up 10th (Fr5) over 2240m after racing wide at this track beaten 22 m by Im Downbythebeach (2:43.50) in NR 56 to 64 on April 10 at $4.20. Fitter and draws well so watch for a big spike in form.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 10/04/2026 | 118 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 22.2L | $4.20 |
| 7/12 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 23.1L | $61.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/12/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $23.00 |
| 7/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $31.00 |
| 3/12 | 15/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/11 | 07/11/2025 | 4 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/4 | 19/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | David Murphy | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 13/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Murphy | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 2100m at Geelong, at the bell was 5th-7.44 beaten 12 m by Seaside Boy (2:32.50) in NR 56 to 64 on April 17 at $26. Leading player.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 17/04/2026 | 19 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 29/03/2026 | 9 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/11 | 20/03/2026 | 29 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 |
| 3/10 | 19/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $4.20 |
| 6/10 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:51.2 | 6 |
| 23.4L | $14.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:52.0 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
Stats
Comments
Resumes. At the latest first-up run 3rd (Fr1) over 1710m at Goulburn beaten 3.5 m by Flying Colours (2:04.50) in 0-2 WINs on September 2 at $4.20. Wait and see how she returns.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 143.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 30/11/2025 | 5 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Scott Osmond | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 26.5L | $13.00 |
| 0/10 | 25/11/2025 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Taylah Osmond | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/11/2025 | 5 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Scott Osmond | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 28.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/11/2025 | 21 | 1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Young | 2100m | Neutral | Taylah Osmond | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 9/9 | 21/10/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | James Rattray | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 50.2L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/10/2025 | 7 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Taylah Osmond | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Kilmore over 1690m NR 48 to 51 on March 12. Last time out 10th (Sr1) over 1690m at Maryborough, at the bell was 9th-15.3 beaten 15 m by Seaside Boy (2:02.90) in 0-3 WINs on April 10 at $21. Great chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 10/04/2026 | 21 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/11 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 12/03/2026 | 147 | NR 48 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $1.80 |
| 3/5 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 16/10/2025 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.5 | 7 |
| 19.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/9 | 05/10/2025 | 16 | NR 49 to 54 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $2.50 |
| 3/6 | 19/09/2025 | 13 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/5 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr5) over 2100m after showing early speed at Geelong beaten 21 m by Seaside Boy (2:32.50) in NR 56 to 64 on April 17 at $26. At the run before surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr4) over 1650m after showing early speed at Bendigo, at the bell was 4th-4.85 beaten 12 m by Keayang Renegade (1:55.80) in 0W/15 0K stake on April 8 at $41. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 17/04/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 21.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/04/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/03/2026 | 10 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 19/03/2026 | 11 | NR 58 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 22.7L | $14.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/03/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/02/2026 | 28 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 24.7L | $3.60 |
| 1/3 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | E Portelli | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 10/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | E Portelli | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1740m after showing early pace at Riverina Paceway was 2nd-1.7 at the bell, beaten a neck by Im Alrite (2:04.40) in NR up to 53 on April 17 at $4.80. Decent effort last start. One of the contenders.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 17/04/2026 | 17 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 0/7 | 31/03/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 99.0L | $3.90 |
| 10/11 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 45.4L | $151.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $9.00 |
| 6/11 | 07/03/2026 | 4 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/03/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sergio Lenardi
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr6) over 1720m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track beaten 25 m by Animado (2:04.00) in NR 46 to 51 on April 15 at $51. Before that 5th (Fr5) over 1690m after showing early pace at Kilmore, at the bell was leading 1.23 beaten 6 m by Tappy (2:03.90) in NR 48 to 51 on March 12 at $26. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 15/04/2026 | 34 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Sergio Lenardi | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 26.6L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/03/2026 | 21 | NR 48 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Sergio Lenardi | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/12 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Sergio Lenardi | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | O M Jardine | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 43.6L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/02/2026 | 239 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Sergio Lenardi | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/4 | 24/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Sergio Lenardi | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Sergio Lenardi | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 12/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Reagan Clarke | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $2.60 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr2) over 1650m at Bendigo, beaten 35 m by Keayang Sweetheart (1:54.80) in 2-3 WINS on April 8 at $23. Two runs back won by 1.0 m (Sr1) at Swan Hill (2:06.10) beating Random Mahoney in NR 45 to 50 on March 31 at $6 at the bell was 6th-8.8. Finds a few better. Not keen this time.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 08/04/2026 | 8 | 2-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 35.3L | $23.00 |
| 1/9 | 31/03/2026 | 12 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 9/9 | 19/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 30.1L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 06/03/2026 | 11 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/02/2026 | 4 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 9/12 | 19/02/2026 | 24 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 18.7L | $12.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 16/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herbertson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |