Melton Race 4 - Hygain Edge Pace
INSIDER TRADING (1) added to a string of wins and placings when he recorded an easy win last time out, scoring by more than 9 metres at this venue. Hard to knock the consistency and the inside draw should give him every chance to strike again. ANOTHER WOODS (9) made it two wins from his last four runs when getting home by 3.7 metres at Geelong last week. May be relying on some luck from his back row draw but he has won here before. KING SAINT (4) put the writing on the wall with back-to-back placings before leading to score last start by 1.8 metres at Kilmore. Expect him to be competitive again. IM WESLEY (2) is back from a freshen but he draws well and came from wider barriers to place in his last two outings. YA BOTTOM DOLLAR (5) deserved the last-start win and is proven at this circuit and distance so while drawn wider he can continue the good form.

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
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Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start posted a big 9 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (2:45.30) beating Always A Showgirl in on May 1 at $1.20 at the bell was leading 9.08. The ace draw gives him strong winning claims again.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 01/05/2026 | 13 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $1.20 | |
| 3/12 | 18/04/2026 | 9 | $25,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $51.00 | |
| 2/7 | 09/04/2026 | 8 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $9.00 | |
| 1/8 | 01/04/2026 | 44 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Riley Pace | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 | |
| 3/10 | 16/02/2026 | 14 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $4.40 | |
| 6/8 | 02/02/2026 | 20 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:57.7 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $14.00 | |
| 2/3 | 25/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 23/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
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Comments
Good run when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second behind Most Exciting at Cranbourne over 1609m on April 19 at $26. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Highlandhartbreaka at this track over 1720m on May 1 at $3. Racing well and draws for another good showing.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 01/05/2026 | 12 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $3.00 | |
| 2/7 | 19/04/2026 | 11 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $26.00 | |
| 5/10 | 08/04/2026 | 10 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $18.00 | |
| 1/8 | 29/03/2026 | 11 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.75 | |
| 2/7 | 18/03/2026 | 13 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.50 | |
| 2/12 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $6.50 | |
| 3/3 | 13/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 09/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | L Tabone | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 8th-14.41 beaten 19 m by Gunforhire (2:41.60) on May 23 at $71. Before that, 4th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track was leading by 1.25 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Percession (2:03.60) on April 15 at $3. Well drawn and could 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 23/05/2026 | 38 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 19.6L | $71.00 | |
| 4/9 | 15/04/2026 | 17 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $3.00 | |
| 1/8 | 29/03/2026 | 9 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 | |
| 2/11 | 20/03/2026 | 15 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 | |
| 7/12 | 05/03/2026 | 11 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $34.00 | |
| 2/9 | 22/02/2026 | 10 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 | |
| 6/9 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | T Taugge | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 82.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Comments
Last start won by 1.75 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Kilmore (2:02.60) beating Soho Hudson in on May 21 at $2.20. Likely to be in the finish again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 21/05/2026 | 9 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 | |
| 2/7 | 12/05/2026 | 11 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 | |
| 3/8 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $3.00 | |
| 7/9 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 17.0L | $19.00 | |
| 3/9 | 17/04/2026 | 17 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 | |
| 1/9 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 0/7 | 31/03/2026 | 10 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 99.0L | $3.90 | |
| 3/6 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rodney Petroff
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Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck when quickly away, (Fr2) at Shepparton (2:01.10) beating King Saint in on May 12 at $3 at the bell was 3rd-5.58. Can continue the good form.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 12/05/2026 | 13 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Rodney Petroff | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 | |
| 2/11 | 29/04/2026 | 10 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Rodney Petroff | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 | |
| 3/7 | 19/04/2026 | 11 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Petroff | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $19.00 | |
| 3/7 | 08/04/2026 | 11 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Rodney Petroff | 1:51.9 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $23.00 | |
| 6/9 | 28/03/2026 | 10 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Rodney Petroff | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $71.00 | |
| 5/10 | 18/03/2026 | 10 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Rodney Petroff | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 15.6L | $11.00 | |
| 2/3 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rodney Petroff | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R W Petroff | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
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Comments
Been racing well and showed plenty of improvement following April 19 run. Just managed to hang on and win won by a head when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (2:06.50) beating Skippys Delight in on May 15 at $11. This race will be harder than that win. This may prove too much of a step up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 15/05/2026 | 26 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 | |
| 4/4 | 09/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 19/04/2026 | 6 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 24.3L | $8.00 | |
| 3/12 | 13/04/2026 | 6 | $8,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 14.4L | $71.00 | |
| 5/8 | 07/04/2026 | 9 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jason Glynn | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 26.2L | $14.00 | |
| 4/8 | 29/03/2026 | 140 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $8.00 | |
| 2/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/11 | 09/11/2025 | 13 | $6,000.00 | St Arnaud | 1740m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 42.4L | $23.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into second after a quick start, behind The Art Of Success at this track over 1720m in a M on May 16 at $26. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Most Exciting at this track over 2240m on May 23 at $14. Solid top-four prospects.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $14.00 | |
| 2/8 | 16/05/2026 | 8 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $26.00 | |
| 7/8 | 08/05/2026 | 35 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 21.3L | $7.50 | |
| 4/10 | 03/04/2026 | 11 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $8.00 | |
| 8/8 | 23/03/2026 | 16 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 17.0L | $6.50 | |
| 7/9 | 07/03/2026 | 19 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $4.00 | |
| 2/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Kerryn Manning | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
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Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Sr3) over 1690m at Kilmore, beaten 10 m by King Saint (2:02.60) on May 21 at $23. Forward performance expected.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 21/05/2026 | 16 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $23.00 | |
| 5/9 | 05/05/2026 | 2 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $26.00 | |
| 8/10 | 03/05/2026 | 9 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Soft | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 16.7L | $14.00 | |
| 8/10 | 24/04/2026 | 9 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:51.9 | 3 |
| 17.1L | $31.00 | |
| 7/11 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 17.8L | $23.00 | |
| 5/7 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:51.9 | 5 |
| 13.2L | $13.00 | |
| 3/6 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 11/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
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Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start posted a big 3.5 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Geelong (1:55.50) beating Kyoretsu in 4yo+ on May 22 at $1.95 at the bell was leading 4.46. Tricky draw but among the main hopes again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $1.95 | |
| 4/10 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $7.50 | |
| 3/7 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $4.40 | |
| 1/12 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $71.00 | |
| 2/4 | 17/04/2026 | 8 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:03.2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 | |
| 7/9 | 09/04/2026 | 13 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 27.5L | $41.00 | |
| 3/5 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 25.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Comments
Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following May 14 run. Just managed to hang on and win tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose (Sr1) at Geelong (2:35.10) beating Colosimo in on May 22 at $9.50 at the bell was 3rd-3.66. Not easy from this draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 | |
| 5/10 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $19.00 | |
| 7/8 | 08/05/2026 | 6 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 29.1L | $6.50 | |
| 7/8 | 02/05/2026 | 8 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $51.00 | |
| 8/12 | 24/04/2026 | 15 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.8 | 6 |
| 19.7L | $71.00 | |
| 1/9 | 09/04/2026 | 6 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $2.30 | |
| 2/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 12.1L | $0.00 |