Melton Race 4 - Need For Speed Noms Now Open Trot
PROHIBITED GRACE (7) found winning form two back at Geelong then settled in the leading division and fought well to finish a very close second last start at Ballarat. The driver has some work to do from this wider starting position but she is going well. MAJESTIC TOOTH (3) has had a series wider barriers, highlighted by a second at Shepparton. Placed at Bendigo the last time she had this draw. Major player. DELS DESTINY NZ (4) is a chance after a string of sound recent performances including a Kilmore win two back and a solid third at Maryborough last time out. PARIS KAY (1) draws better than when she raced wide and worked last start and did a good job to win at Cranbourne prior.

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Looks well placed in this tougher race, but she was impressive winning two starts back [-+] tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.4 m (Fr5) at Cranbourne (2:37.50) beating Scar in NR up to 50 on April 3 at $3.60 at the bell was 2nd-4.6. Player from the ace draw.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 16/04/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.9 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.8 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $3.60 |
| 3/6 | 29/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 57 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:02.5 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 19/03/2026 | 19 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:02.5 | 6 |
| 19.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 20/02/2026 | 15 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $26.00 |
| 3/4 | 15/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 03/11/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 50.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Sr1) over 2100m at Geelong, at the bell was 8th-13.45 beaten 11 m by Prohibited Grace (2:43.90) in NR 52 to 56 on April 17 at $9. Showed ability the race before when she won by 4.5 m (Sr1) at Maryborough (2:06.10) beating Im Eddie in 2-3 WINs on April 10 at $18 at the bell was 5th-9.1. Can play a greater role this time.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:05.6 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $9.00 |
| 1/11 | 10/04/2026 | 23 | 2-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $18.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/03/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 17.6L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Paul Males | 0 |
| 43.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 7th (Fr7) over 2150m at Bendigo, at the bell was 9th-15.09 beaten 18 m by Muskee (2:38.20) in NR 56 to 64 on April 22 at $19. The run previous 5th (Fr6) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track beaten 6 m by Mac Flick (2:46.90) in NR 60 to 69 on April 4 at $81. A low draw can see a better result.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 22/04/2026 | 18 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 18.4L | $19.00 |
| 5/11 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $81.00 |
| 6/12 | 21/03/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $18.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:02.4 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 75 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $16.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Paul Males | 0 |
| 36.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anne-Maree Conroy
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1690m after showing early pace at Maryborough, at the bell was 3rd-4.5 beaten 6 m by Adelaide Red (2:07.80) in NR 55 to 59 on April 20 at $4.40. Two runs back posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite (Fr4) at Kilmore (2:44.90) beating Bullapark Beno in NR 50 to 55 on April 2 at $1.80. One of the contenders.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 20/04/2026 | 18 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 02/04/2026 | 3 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:01.7 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 30/03/2026 | 10 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $1.65 |
| 2/9 | 20/03/2026 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $9.50 |
| 3/11 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:01.3 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $8.00 |
| 5/11 | 25/02/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 30/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | A M Conroy | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 07/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | A M Conroy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr7) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 30 m by Buslin Brody (2:42.40) in NR up to 50 on April 22 at $8. Two runs back 7th (Fr4) over 2150m after showing early speed at Bendigo, beaten 45 m by Bullapark Beno (2:45.00) in NR 50 to 55 on October 22 at $3.90. Improver.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 22/04/2026 | 182 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.6 | 7 |
| 31.4L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 22/10/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.5 | 4 |
| 42.7L | $3.90 |
| 5/11 | 17/10/2025 | 4 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/12 | 13/10/2025 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:02.7 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $1.55 |
| 6/12 | 04/10/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 20.4L | $126.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/09/2025 | 5 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $126.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1690m at Maryborough, at the bell was 6th-9.2 beaten 8 m by Adelaide Red (2:07.80) in NR 55 to 59 on April 20 at $4.60. Two runs back 9th (Sr2) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 30 m by With Aplomb (2:44.50) in NR up to 55 M on April 10 at $9. Not keen on her chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 20/04/2026 | 10 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $4.60 |
| 9/12 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 29.6L | $9.00 |
| 6/11 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Craig Demmler | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $34.00 |
| 9/12 | 21/03/2026 | 9 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Craig Demmler | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 19.3L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/03/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $1.55 |
| 3/12 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $15.00 |
| 2/4 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Craig Demmler | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Whittle
Stats
Comments
Back in form at the last couple of outings, two starts back raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 5 m after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Geelong (2:43.90) beating Leanne Leeann in NR 52 to 56 on April 17 at $9 at the bell was 3rd-3.84. Last start just missed, solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2200m at Ballarat was 2nd-4.26 at the bell, beaten a nose by Kamaran (2:45.30) in 2-4 WINs on April 23 at $2.70. Draws wider but in form and is capable of playing a major role.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 23/04/2026 | 6 | 2-4 WINs | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 1/11 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:05.6 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
| 10/12 | 10/04/2026 | 21 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:00.9 | 7 |
| 33.2L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 159.1L | $6.00 |
| 7/12 | 06/03/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | G R Whittle | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Matthew Whittle | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abby Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr7) over 2100m after showing early speed at Geelong was 2nd-2.56 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Prohibited Grace (2:43.90) in NR 52 to 56 on April 17 at $34. Two runs back won by a head when quickly away, (Fr6) at Cranbourne (2:38.40) beating Hillwinsome in NR up to 57 on March 29 at $8 at the bell was leading 4.6. In the mix.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 17/04/2026 | 19 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 2:05.6 | 7 |
| 6.7L | $34.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/03/2026 | 16 | NR up to 57 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:02.5 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/03/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 27.2L | $6.00 |
| 11/11 | 21/02/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 26.4L | $13.00 |
| 1/11 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $1.90 |
| 4/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 28/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (30m Fr2) over 2230m at Globe Derby Park beaten 20 m by The Vicars Girl (2:53.00) in NR 44 to 59 on April 14 at $5.50. Two runs back 2nd (FT Fr2) over 2230m at Globe Derby Park was 3rd-7.8 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Cadence Lane (2:53.30) in NR 52 to 69 on April 11 at $3.80. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 14/04/2026 | 3 | NR 44 to 59 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 2:04.8 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 69 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 2:05.1 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 04/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 39 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 2:01.6 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $7.60 |
| 2/10 | 30/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 2:01.8 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | 5 | NR 41 to 59 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 2:05.7 | 0 |
| 4.2L | $1.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/03/2026 | 8 | NR 54 to 69 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 2:02.5 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 33L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |