Melton Race 1 - Prydes Easifeed Free For All Trot
MECARNO (4) was the star of the Victorian three-year-old colts and gelding ranks last season, heading to the paddock off six straight wins. They included the Victoria Derby and the Vicbred and Breeders Crown finals, all at Group 1 level. Hasn't raced since December and tackling older rivals is a new challenge he was readied with a trial win. IM BOBBY (6) was a big improver when second-up last week, drawing on the back row but using the sprint lane for a 1.8m win at this venue. Big chance to strike again. ARCEE PHOENIX (11) hasn't raced since finishing fifth to superstar Keayang Zahara in the Great Southern Star in February but he has won three of five fresh attempts and was readied with two trials. Tricky draw but he is rarely out of the money at this circuit and distance so must be respected. KEAYANG STUKA (9) draws on the back row but cannot be left out after recording a win and a placing so far this campaign.

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a head when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at this track (2:45.30) beating Stockman Peter in on May 9 at $2.70 at the bell was 4th-7.18. Back in winning form and is assisted by an inside draw.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
| 6/9 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/04/2026 | 35 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 26.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 21/02/2026 | 70 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $1.35 |
| 1/4 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Im Bobby, a rival who he faces again; was restrained, when 22 metres ninth at this track over 1720m in a race on May 30. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 22.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 28.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.7 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.2 | 7 |
| 23.7L | $4.40 |
| 7/9 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 34.6L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $2.40 |
| 3/5 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track was 2nd-1.26 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Im Bobby (2:03.10) on May 30 at $41. Two runs back 3rd (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-7.6 beaten 12 m by Lovemeto (2:42.20) on May 16 at $21. Looking to others.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/04/2026 | 22 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $22,000.00 | Terang | 2680m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 12.2L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/4 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Returns after six months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign recording by 6 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (2:44.90) beating Enchauffour in 3yo G1 CG on December 13 at $1.50 at the bell was leading 0.7m on the pegs. Star three-year-old of last season who will be ready to go off a trial win.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 03/12/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $2.00 |
| 1/12 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $1.85 |
| 1/11 | 14/11/2025 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $1.22 |
| 1/12 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/10/2025 | 9 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | W | Michael Bellman | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ross Payne
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Menangle over 2300m on April 11. Last start 9th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track beaten 35 m by Remus Phoenix (2:03.50) on May 2 at $7.50. This looks a suitable assignment.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 33.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Ross Payne | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 04/04/2026 | 22 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $16.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/03/2026 | 27 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 2:02.5 | 0 |
| 17.2L | $2.80 |
| 4/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $101.00 |
| 1/2 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 21.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.75 m (Sr1) at this track (2:03.10) beating Lovemeto in on May 30 at $7 at the bell was 4th-5.31. Big improver last start and could go on with it.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/05/2026 | 63 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $2.90 |
| 6/10 | 14/03/2026 | 28 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:51.5 | 9 |
| 31.4L | $81.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $6.50 |
| 7/12 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 23.4L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 24/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | E Tappe | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 15/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | E Tappe | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Ronan
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track was 8th-13.27 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Im Bobby (2:03.10) on May 30 at $34. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 2nd (Fr5) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 6th-13.98 beaten 4 m by Stockman Peter (2:46.70) on May 16 at $4.80. Not enthused.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | NR 72 to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/04/2026 | 127 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/12/2025 | 13 | NR 60 to 72 | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 29/11/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:56.9 | 7 |
| 13.2L | $15.00 |
| 3/4 | 19/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Connor Ronan | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 18/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T J Mortlock | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glen Craven
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track beaten 6 m by Remus Phoenix (2:03.50) on May 2 at $3.80. Two runs back won by a head after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Bendigo (1:58.70) beating Imperial Monarch in on April 18 at $10 at the bell was leading 0.83. Go well again.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/10 | 18/04/2026 | 140 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.6 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 08/11/2025 | 6 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Soft | Lochie Cook | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 14.7L | $31.00 |
| 10/12 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 37.5L | $151.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track was leading by 1.26 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Im Bobby (2:03.10) on May 30 at $14. Before that was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 7th-17.68 beaten 14 m by Lovemeto (2:42.20) on May 16 at $61. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $61.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 24.1L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/04/2026 | 21 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $61.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 188.6L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $2.70 |
| 4/5 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Tahlia Taugge | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 14.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he 5th (Fr7) over 1720m after racing wide at this track beaten 25 m by Keayang Zahara (2:02.10) in G1 on February 14 at $34. First-up record is strong, including three wins, and shook be ready to go off a couple of trials.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 19/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $3.00 |
| 6/12 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:57.8 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Shepparton | 2690m | Fast | Chris Svanosio | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $1.55 |
| 2/6 | 10/01/2026 | 60 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $21.00 |
| 1/3 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Craven
Stats
Comments
Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 2nd (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Dichotomy (2:04.20) on June 21 at $9.50. Has been in work for a little while but after a lengthy break may need the run.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/11 | 04/10/2025 | 12 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 44.6L | $16.00 |
| 2/9 | 22/09/2025 | 51 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 2:03.3 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/9 | 02/08/2025 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 2:00.6 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 23/07/2025 | 18 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 2:00.4 | 0 |
| 2.9L | $2.50 |
| 3/7 | 05/07/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:57.6 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $2.80 |
| 2/11 | 21/06/2025 | 237 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $9.50 |