Melton Race 4 - Hip Pocket Castlemaine Pace
THE ART OF SUCCESS (1) faces her toughest test yet but she is a mare on the up having put four wins together, the last two at this venue when she worked from back row draws but proved too good. The inside barrier gives her the chance to take this next step. SWEET IDEAL (9) found winning form when second-up in a higher-graded race two back at this venue then drew on this row and settled back but worked home well to place. Race fit and will be hard to hold out if things go her way. DAY TWO (7) draws wide has been thereabouts of late, recording back-to-back seconds before a good effort last time out when he raced parked but boxed on for fourth. TOORAM MAGIC (3) was runner-up from the back line last time and won two of his previous three starts, one of them here. Must be considered from a good draw.

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Won by 12 m as favourite (Sr1) at this track (2:01.10) beating Our Ultimate Gracy in M on May 16 at $1.15 at the bell was leading 2.7. Two runs back came from midfield and won by 8 m as favourite (Sr2) at this track (2:01.20) beating Fearless Writer in M on April 25 at $1.45 at the bell was leading 1.56. The ace draw could see her take this next step and add to the winning streak.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/05/2026 | 21 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $1.15 |
| 1/11 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $1.45 |
| 1/10 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | NR 49 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $1.08 |
| 1/8 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $1.07 |
| 2/11 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $1.55 |
| 2/6 | 13/03/2026 | 351 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 1/3 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 25/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr5) over 1720m after racing wide at this track was 7th-11.65 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Maxnjax (2:02.50) on May 30 at $9. Could be competitive from a favourable draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 30/05/2026 | 35 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/2 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Luke Sutherland | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/11 | 25/04/2026 | 15 | NR 72 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | NR 70 to 79 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/12 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | NR80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 14/03/2026 | 6 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 08/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 90 | $15,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 1650m at Bendigo, at the bell was 6th-9.88 beaten 4 m by Major Blitz (1:56.90) on May 27 at $5.50. Two runs back won by a nose (Sr2) at this track (2:42.10) beating Cee Cee Lou in on May 23 at $16 at the bell was 6th-9.4. Has a low draw and can go well again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 27/05/2026 | 4 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | W | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $16.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/05/2026 | 10 | NR 70 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/05/2026 | 11 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $16.00 |
| 11/11 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $101.00 |
| 6/11 | 18/04/2026 | 102 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $61.00 |
| 1/5 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Taylah Osmond | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1720m at this track was leading by 3.09 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Maxnjax (2:02.50) on May 30 at $6.50. Decent effort last start. Shapes as one to consider.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $4.80 |
| 2/9 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
| 5/9 | 09/05/2026 | 8 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 01/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/11 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | E J Tormey | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 22/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 2240m after being wide early at this track was 2nd-2.21 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Intrusion (2:41.90) on May 9 at $9.50. Two runs back 4th (Fr3) over 1720m at this track was 4th-5.36 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Hes No Romeo (2:02.00) on April 25 at $14. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/9 | 25/04/2026 | 21 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $14.00 |
| 2/12 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Kate Gath | 1:53.9 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/03/2026 | 13 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Kate Gath | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.1 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 06/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 6th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 4th-7.58 beaten 10 m by Soap And Bubbles (2:02.50) on May 30 at $61. Before that was well back in the run when 4th (Fr4) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 40 m by Ultimate Vinnie (2:33.60) on May 20 at $21. Not keen on his chances in this field.
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 | 30/05/2026 | 10 | NR 80 to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $61.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/05/2026 | 18 | $5000 last 4 starts | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 38.7L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1 |
| 9.6L | $101.00 | |
| 6/9 | 25/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $101.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/04/2026 | 13 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 17.2L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 04/04/2026 | 10 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $151.00 |
| 3/4 | 03/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Bridgitte Hutchins | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 2147m | Good | Mikayla Towers | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-2.53 beaten 7 m by Soap And Bubbles (2:02.50) on May 30 at $6.50. At the run before game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 5th-11.82 beaten 2.5 m by Some American (2:39.20) on May 23 at $34. One of the chances.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | NR 80 to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 7.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 23/05/2026 | 8 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/05/2026 | 27 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 5/12 | 18/04/2026 | 36 | NR 78 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/03/2026 | 55 | NR 69 to 80 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $5.50 |
| 10/12 | 17/01/2026 | 42 | NR 65 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 17.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/3 | 08/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 23/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | T Potter | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 4th-11.26 beaten 14 m by Some American (2:39.20) on May 23 at $19. At her previous start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr4) over 1720m at this track was 9th-14.81 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Sweet Ideal (1:59.60) on May 16 at $41. First four chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:51.9 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $31.00 |
| 3/12 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | NR 78 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $71.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.5 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $16.00 |
| 3/3 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Darryl Lawlor
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when third at this track on May 30. Was victorious the start prior at this track on May 16. Second row draw but is well up to winning this with even luck.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | NR 80 to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 1:51.9 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/1 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Darryl Lawlor | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/12 | 09/05/2026 | 105 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $4.60 |
| 1/5 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Darryl Lawlor | 0 |
| 19.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 19.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 27/12/2025 | 15 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Darryl Lawlor | 1:51.4 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |