Melton Race 3 - Mimosa Homes Trot
PRETTYBOY HARRY (2) led from one spot wider and kept going when successful at his most recent outing by 4.5 metres at Maryborough, his second win from his last three starts. Expect him to push forward again so another big run is on the cards. KAMARAN (4) is racing well having only once missed a place in his last nine starts, winning four of them. Came from this barrier for third at his latest appearance at this circuit and distance. Big chance. CLAUDYS HERO (5) has had a series of second row draws and while he copped a check and broke last start he had put together a string of top-four finishes prior. Can be competitive again returning to the front line. MOJITO MADNESS (6) is in the mix after leading from this barrier and sticking on for fourth here last week.

Driver: Glen Craven
Stats
Comments
Nine-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. Won by 1.2 m as favourite (FT Fr6) at Stawell (3:28.50) beating Mattyo in on June 1 at $2.70 at the bell was 5th-7.9. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into seventh behind Muskee at this track over 2240m on May 23 at $151. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 01/06/2026 | 9 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2600m | Soft | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:09.0 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $2.70 |
| 7/9 | 23/05/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $151.00 |
| 11/12 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 38.2L | $34.00 |
| 5/12 | 08/05/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/04/2026 | 161 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:08.3 | 0 |
| 23.4L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $18.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 25/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashley Manton
Stats
Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start won by 4.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at Maryborough (2:07.30) beating Sam Nien in on May 31 at $2.40. A good draw gives him the chance to win again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:01.2 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $2.40 |
| 4/7 | 16/05/2026 | 9 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 07/05/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:01.9 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $3.70 |
| 2/12 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 22/04/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 16/04/2026 | 6 | 2-3 WINs | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $23.00 |
| 1/2 | 05/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Rebecca Bartley | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 29/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | B Thomson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly since being well beaten this track over 1720m, 7 days ago before that 6th (Fr2) over 1690m at Kilmore beaten 22 m by Aldebaran Abel (2:07.80) on May 21 at $12. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 30/05/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 30.0L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 22.9L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:05.2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/12 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 19.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 23/04/2026 | 6 | 2-4 WINs | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 31.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/4 | 05/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 04/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Sister Molly at Terang over 2180m on May 18 at $2.20. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after being driven well back, behind Johns Boy at this track over 1720m on May 30 at $2.90. Among the top chances again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 30/05/2026 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $2.90 |
| 2/9 | 18/05/2026 | 4 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:05.8 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 7/11 | 14/05/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $1.70 |
| 3/8 | 05/05/2026 | 5 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/12 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $2.25 |
| 1/12 | 23/04/2026 | 10 | 2-4 WINs | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.9 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 1/3 | 07/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Gary Pekin | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 30/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Gary Pekin | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Marshall
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into seventh behind Iron Women at this track over 1720m on May 9 at $3.10. Performed better the start before with a good run when 3rd (Sr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 3.5 m by Mac Flick (2:46.40) on May 2 at $3.60. Can make amends.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 22.9L | $3.10 |
| 3/10 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NMW | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/10 | 25/04/2026 | 21 | NR 58 to 68 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $8.50 |
| 4/11 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.20 |
| 2/12 | 21/03/2026 | 10 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $4.60 |
| 1/5 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 10/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was leading 4.1 beaten 12 m by Johns Boy (2:06.00) on May 30 at $14. Before that, 5th (Fr5) over 2080m after showing early pace at Cranbourne was 2nd-0.8 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Desert Assassin (2:36.70) on May 17 at $6. Can play a role.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 18.7L | $6.00 |
| 10/11 | 09/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 33.9L | $1.85 |
| 2/9 | 01/05/2026 | 17 | NR 56 to 62 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $8.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Looks well placed in this tougher race, but she was impressive winning two starts back [-+] won by 2 m when quickly away, (Fr2) at Ballarat (2:45.50) beating Amour Maternal in on May 14 at $6.50. Could feature again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 27/05/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | W | John Caldow | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 30/04/2026 | 14 | NR 54 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $18.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/04/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.9 | 7 |
| 15.9L | $4.20 |
| 10/12 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 36.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 28/03/2026 | 15 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | John Caldow | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashley Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-5.32 beaten 16 m by Johns Boy (2:06.00) on May 30 at $15. Two runs back 8th (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 21 m by Muskee (2:47.10) on May 23 at $126. Improvement needed.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 16.4L | $15.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/05/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 21.9L | $126.00 |
| 6/11 | 14/05/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $12.00 |
| 4/11 | 09/05/2026 | 12 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:08.3 | 0 |
| 8.9L | $2.90 |
| 3/11 | 20/04/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 09/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into tenth after a quick start, behind Iron Women at this track over 1720m on April 10 at $51. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Muskee at this track over 2240m on May 23 at $26. One of the key runners.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 23/05/2026 | 43 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 10/11 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 30.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/03/2026 | 28 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 22.4L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/02/2026 | 42 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 27.2L | $9.50 |
| 8/8 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 93.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 30.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Prettyboy Harry, a rival who he faces again; when 18 metres fifth at Maryborough over 1690m in a race on May 31. Hard to make a case.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 31/05/2026 | 11 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $101.00 |
| 12/12 | 20/05/2026 | 21 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:02.0 | 7 |
| 22.1L | $101.00 |
| 10/12 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 73.9L | $14.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/04/2026 | 4 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 18.9L | $12.00 |
| 10/10 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.9 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 8.1L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Rita Burnette | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |