Melton Race 8 - Woodlands Stud Pace
KYORETSU (3) is racing well with a win at this circuit and distance along with two seconds from his last three starts. Kept chasing well when beaten only 3.7m at Geelong last week. Should enjoy the favours from this draw. Big chance. Prepared to overlook the latest result of BREATHE EASY (2) when he locked wheels. Put together a series of placings prior including a second from a wider barrier than this here two back. Deserves another chance. SOHO HUDSON (7) draws deep but was very brave last week when he drew wide on the back row and worked but stuck on well for a 1.8m second at Kilmore. LENARD ESS (6) has claims off a win from a similar barrier the last time he raced here two back.

Driver: Lisa Miles
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First up. At the last run she 7th (Fr1) over 2190m after showing early pace at Shepparton, beaten 21 m by Sumthin Else (2:43.10) on March 3 at $3.40. Keep safe fresh.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Lisa Miles | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Lisa Miles | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 03/03/2026 | 11 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 21.3L | $3.40 | |
| 5/9 | 20/02/2026 | 9 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $19.00 | |
| 6/7 | 11/02/2026 | 283 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 19.4L | $9.50 | |
| 5/7 | 04/05/2025 | 9 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $16.00 | |
| 4/9 | 25/04/2025 | 9 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Lisa Miles | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $23.00 | |
| 6/10 | 16/04/2025 | 18 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $4.80 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
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Last start was well beaten into tenth after being driven well back, behind Gunforhire at this track over 2240m on May 23 at $61. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1720m after being wide early at this track beaten 1.75 m by Goodtime Captain (2:06.50) on May 15 at $5. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 23/05/2026 | 8 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 24.3L | $61.00 | |
| 3/10 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 | |
| 2/7 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 | |
| 2/12 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.90 | |
| 2/7 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $7.00 | |
| 5/12 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $7.50 | |
| 1/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 22/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
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Last start game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at Geelong was 2nd-4.46 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Another Woods (1:55.50) in 4yo+ on May 22 at $8. Two runs back posted a big 8 m win after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (2:04.30) beating Shazza Love in on May 1 at $3.10 at the bell was leading 4.84. Nicely drawn and could go close.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 22/05/2026 | 21 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $8.00 | |
| 1/7 | 01/05/2026 | 8 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $3.10 | |
| 2/7 | 23/04/2026 | 21 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 | |
| 5/9 | 02/04/2026 | 27 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $9.50 | |
| 8/8 | 06/03/2026 | 8 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 31.6L | $4.80 | |
| 11/11 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 22.4L | $4.80 | |
| 5/6 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr2) over 1690m after showing early speed at Kilmore, beaten 35 m by King Saint (2:02.60) on May 21 at $41. Before that 6th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, beaten 3.5 m by Goodtime Captain (2:06.50) on May 15 at $15. This looks a sterner task.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 21/05/2026 | 6 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 32.6L | $41.00 | |
| 6/10 | 15/05/2026 | 22 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $15.00 | |
| 5/10 | 23/04/2026 | 6 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 20.0L | $23.00 | |
| 3/6 | 17/04/2026 | 8 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $61.00 | |
| 6/7 | 09/04/2026 | 8 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 29.7L | $26.00 | |
| 5/9 | 01/04/2026 | 6 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $7.00 | |
| 4/6 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | B G Said | 0 |
| 12.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 23/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
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Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at Cranbourne beaten 21 m by Shazza Love (1:55.70) on May 24 at $12. Two runs back 2nd (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, beaten a nose by Goodtime Captain (2:06.50) on May 15 at $7.50. Looking to others.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 24/05/2026 | 9 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 21.6L | $12.00 | |
| 2/10 | 15/05/2026 | 29 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 | |
| 8/12 | 16/04/2026 | 20 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $34.00 | |
| 7/11 | 27/03/2026 | 8 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 28.5L | $126.00 | |
| 6/9 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $6.00 | |
| 3/12 | 05/03/2026 | 11 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $101.00 | |
| 1/3 | 31/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brad Barnes | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 27/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr3) over 2100m at Geelong, at the bell was 7th-11.78 beaten 5 m by Muselet (2:35.10) on May 22 at $5. Showed ability the run before when he won by 5 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at this track (2:46.20) beating Our True Colours in on May 15 at $2.20. Better than last start and deserves another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 | |
| 1/8 | 15/05/2026 | 21 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $2.20 | |
| 6/12 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $31.00 | |
| 10/11 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 41.9L | $17.00 | |
| 8/11 | 27/03/2026 | 8 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 29.8L | $71.00 | |
| 7/9 | 19/03/2026 | 22 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 15.3L | $9.00 | |
| 2/5 | 12/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 06/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ross Payne
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Two back was well beaten into eighth after showing early speed, behind Leavemeout at Cranbourne over 1609m on May 17 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.75 m finishing second behind King Saint at Kilmore over 1690m on May 21 at $12. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 21/05/2026 | 4 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 | |
| 8/9 | 17/05/2026 | 37 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 27.1L | $5.50 | |
| 1/4 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/10 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 | |
| 1/4 | 05/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Zav Stevens | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 02/04/2026 | 9 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $4.60 | |
| 3/12 | 24/03/2026 | 4 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.3 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $41.00 | |
| 9/9 | 20/03/2026 | 59 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 41.4L | $7.50 |

Driver: David Miles
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Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 2100m at Geelong was 9th-14.08 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Muselet (2:35.10) on May 22 at $9. At the run before 5th (Sr2) over 1690m after being wide early at Shepparton, at the bell was 3rd-3.33 beaten 2.25 m by Random Mahoney (2:01.90) on May 12 at $8. Has ability and can do better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 22/05/2026 | 10 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:58.9 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $9.00 | |
| 5/9 | 12/05/2026 | 18 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $8.00 | |
| 10/12 | 24/04/2026 | 10 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | David Miles | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 14.4L | $8.00 | |
| 5/11 | 14/04/2026 | 11 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 15.7L | $11.00 | |
| 1/7 | 03/04/2026 | 14 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 | |
| 11/11 | 20/03/2026 | 17 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 338.0L | $9.00 | |
| 2/10 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 29.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | David Miles | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 |