Melton Race 2 - Apg Trot
Hard to knock the form of KENNYS SON (10) since arriving in Victoria, making it three wins and a placing in four starts for Brent Lilley when he led and kept going to score by 4m at Kilmore last week. Draws on the back row this time but performed well from there three back at this venue. COLTRANE (11) kept his manners in check when scoring from this barrier two back at Ballarat before breaking when fourth here last time. Manners are a worry but he is good enough if he gets it right. VOLDAGHA (4) rises in grade but comes off a second-up win at Shepparton and has upside. AHUNDREDPLUS (8) could be close to a win after finishing second in her last three outings, the latest from this barrier at Kilmore.

Driver: Taylor Youl
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Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 12 m by Kennys Son (2:46.70) in 4yo+ on May 21 at $12. Before that, was well back in the run when 4th (Fr7) over 2100m at Geelong beaten 11 m by Kennys Son (2:40.20) in 4yo+ on May 8 at $6.50. From a low draw gets his chance to feature.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 21/05/2026 | 13 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:03.1 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $12.00 | |
| 4/8 | 08/05/2026 | 10 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:02.7 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $6.50 | |
| 4/8 | 28/04/2026 | 13 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:03.1 | 5 |
| 18.6L | $19.00 | |
| 1/11 | 15/04/2026 | 41 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:03.2 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 | |
| 8/8 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 113.3L | $2.60 | |
| 2/10 | 26/02/2026 | 10 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:03.2 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $8.50 | |
| 2/5 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ross Graham
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr3) over 2180m after being wide early at Kilmore beaten 30 m by Kennys Son (2:46.70) in 4yo+ on May 21 at $13. At the run before 5th (Fr4) over 2190m after being wide early at Shepparton beaten 23 m by Bat Out Of Hill (2:49.90) on April 28 at $3.20. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 21/05/2026 | 23 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:03.1 | 3 |
| 30.2L | $13.00 | |
| 5/6 | 28/04/2026 | 12 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:04.8 | 4 |
| 23.4L | $3.20 | |
| 7/9 | 16/04/2026 | 8 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $17.00 | |
| 5/9 | 08/04/2026 | 10 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $9.00 | |
| 4/6 | 29/03/2026 | 106 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.5 | 5 |
| 12.7L | $1.65 | |
| 2/4 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 26L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 50.7L | $61.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
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Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at Geelong, at the bell was 8th-13.1 beaten 16 m by Jack Sprat (2:01.60) on May 22 at $51. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 2100m at Geelong beaten 8 m by Kennys Son (2:40.20) in 4yo+ on May 8 at $23. From a low draw gets chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.6 | 6 |
| 16.6L | $51.00 | |
| 3/8 | 08/05/2026 | 281 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.7 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $23.00 | |
| 2/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 19.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 37.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 31/07/2025 | 82 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:03.8 | 6 |
| 35.5L | $31.00 | |
| 9/9 | 10/05/2025 | 8 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.7 | 7 |
| 56.1L | $31.00 | |
| 5/10 | 02/05/2025 | 64 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.3 | 6 |
| 14.2L | $61.00 | |
| 1/12 | 27/02/2025 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:03.1 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $13.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
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Hard to fault of late. Last start ran on from midfield and won by a head as favourite (Fr3) at Shepparton (2:08.30) beating Sammy Haller in on May 12 at $2.30 at the bell was 4th-8.3. Contender.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 12/05/2026 | 14 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.30 | |
| 4/6 | 28/04/2026 | 196 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:04.8 | 2 |
| 20.5L | $4.40 | |
| 2/5 | 16/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | L Older | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 14/10/2025 | 31 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:04.3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.30 | |
| 3/12 | 13/09/2025 | 10 | $125,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $151.00 | |
| 7/11 | 03/09/2025 | 28 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 32.2L | $51.00 | |
| 3/9 | 06/08/2025 | 15 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 2:02.2 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $3.00 | |
| 2/5 | 19/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Young
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Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts. Placed last start 2nd (Fr3) over 1710m after showing early pace at Ballarat was 3rd-5.89 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Nuclear Attitude (2:07.80) on May 14 at $4.80. Before that 2nd (Fr2) over 2200m after showing early speed at Ballarat was leading by 0.92 at the bell, beaten 1.1 m by Onawingandaprayer (2:47.90) on April 30 at $14. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $4.80 | |
| 2/8 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:02.9 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $14.00 | |
| 10/12 | 23/04/2026 | 8 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 40.9L | $151.00 | |
| 7/8 | 15/04/2026 | 16 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:04.7 | 3 |
| 24.0L | $12.00 | |
| 1/4 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Robert Young | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/10 | 30/03/2026 | 19 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $34.00 | |
| 4/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Robert Young | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/12 | 11/03/2026 | 56 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $71.00 |

Driver: Ginger Gleeson
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Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Posted a big 7 m win (Fr6) at Ballarat (2:07.80) beating Jungle Spider in on May 14 at $7.50 at the bell was leading 0.4. Two runs back 5th (Fr6) over 2100m at Geelong beaten 20 m by Kennys Son (2:40.20) in 4yo+ on May 8 at $126. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | R J Gleeson | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $7.50 | |
| 5/8 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | R J Gleeson | 2:02.7 | 6 |
| 20.0L | $126.00 | |
| 5/8 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | R J Gleeson | 2:02.9 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $2.70 | |
| 6/12 | 23/04/2026 | 8 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | R J Gleeson | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 28.0L | $101.00 | |
| 3/8 | 15/04/2026 | 5 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | R J Gleeson | 2:04.7 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $4.40 | |
| 7/11 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | R J Gleeson | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 17.6L | $151.00 | |
| 2/4 | 27/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | R J Gleeson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 14/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | R J Gleeson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Craig Demmler
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at Geelong, well beaten by Jack Sprat (2:01.60) on May 22 at $26. Two runs back failed to finish when she ran at Geelong on May 8 over 2100m. Not keen.
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 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Craig Demmler | 2:01.6 | 4 |
| 105.7L | $26.00 | |
| 0/7 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Craig Demmler | 2:05.2 | 2 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 | |
| 1/10 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Craig Demmler | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 | |
| 8/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:01.8 | 4 |
| 146.9L | $4.60 | |
| 7/12 | 10/04/2026 | 21 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Craig Demmler | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 26.1L | $41.00 | |
| 3/7 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Craig Demmler | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $11.00 | |
| 3/4 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | J A Tubbs | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Sr1) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 4 m by Kennys Son (2:46.70) in 4yo+ on May 21 at $10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $10.00 | |
| 9/11 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $17.00 | |
| 2/12 | 30/04/2026 | 14 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $26.00 | |
| 2/8 | 16/04/2026 | 6 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 2:03.3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $19.00 | |
| 5/11 | 10/04/2026 | 21 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 17.4L | $26.00 | |
| 1/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jason Hackett | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 20/03/2026 | 20 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 86.7L | $101.00 | |
| 3/3 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jason Hackett | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tommy Hill
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr7) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 15 m by Kennys Son (2:46.70) in 4yo+ on May 21 at $10. Before that, 6th (Fr1) over 1650m after showing early pace at Bendigo, at the bell was 2nd-4.22 beaten 7 m by Jays All That (2:01.30) on May 13 at $8.50. Can improve so include among the chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 21/05/2026 | 8 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:03.1 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $10.00 | |
| 6/10 | 13/05/2026 | 15 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $8.50 | |
| 1/6 | 28/04/2026 | 18 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:04.8 | 5 |
| 13.9L | $10.00 | |
| 6/11 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $21.00 | |
| 8/8 | 02/04/2026 | 103 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 76.7L | $13.00 | |
| 4/4 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/11 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $18.00 | |
| 4/6 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Four-year-old entire is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Kilmore and Geelong. Last start posted a big 4 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Kilmore (2:46.70) beating Ahundredplus in 4yo+ on May 21 at $2. Can continue the strong form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 21/05/2026 | 13 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.1 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $2.00 | |
| 1/8 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $2.90 | |
| 3/10 | 24/04/2026 | 9 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | D K Douglas | 2:03.1 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $4.20 | |
| 1/10 | 15/04/2026 | 16 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $1.20 | |
| 7/10 | 30/03/2026 | 6 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 28.7L | $13.00 | |
| 4/7 | 24/03/2026 | 8 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 36.7L | $11.00 | |
| 2/2 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 24.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start then settled down to finish fourth over 2240m at this track last time out. Two runs back won by 1.3 m (Sr4) at Ballarat (2:44.80) beating Metro Swish in on May 14 at $4.60 at the bell was 6th-9.08. Up to winning this with his A-game.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 23/05/2026 | 9 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 14.9L | $6.50 | |
| 1/11 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 | |
| 0/7 | 08/05/2026 | 21 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:05.2 | 7 |
| 99.0L | $1.55 | |
| 11/11 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:05.6 | 1 |
| 127.5L | $4.20 | |
| 10/11 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 131.0L | $3.20 | |
| 1/8 | 27/03/2026 | 8 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $2.00 | |
| 3/8 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Craig Demmler | 0 |
| 17.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 14.1L | $0.00 |