Melton Race 7 - Swift Signs 3yo Pace
LUVTOBEUPTOME (5) was very consistent when tackling the top juveniles last season, placing in both the Vicbred and Breeders Crown finals at this circuit and distance. Hasn't raced since December but has recorded a win and a placing in two fresh attempts and two trial wins suggest he has come back in good order. MOST EXCITING (6) is progressing nicely having won both starts this time in, leading to cruise home by 9m at this circuit and distance a fortnight ago. Draws wider so may not enjoy the same favours but should have the fitness edge on the top pick. LE CARDINAL (7) was held up when beaten only 2.6m here last week. Draws wide but had looked good in overcoming back row draws to win his first two outings of this campaign. SOLS ME NAME (3) tackles some handy rivals here but has done a good job to win both starts since a spell and draws well.

Driver: Aaron Dunn
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2200m after showing early speed at Horsham, at the bell was leading 2.8 beaten 3 m by One Golden Deal (2:42.50) on May 25 at $10. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr3) over 2180m after showing early speed at Terang, beaten 22 m by I Am The Storm (2:37.30) on May 18 at $13. Not keen.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/05/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 22.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/05/2026 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 23/04/2026 | 13 | NR up to 51 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $1.70 |
| 8/11 | 10/04/2026 | 16 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 24.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/03/2026 | 119 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 11.2L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start posted a big 7 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Cranbourne (2:32.50) beating Sports Wrack in on May 24 at $1.08 at the bell was leading 3.2. Hard to leave out on current form. Draws well and winning form deserves respect.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/05/2026 | 17 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $1.08 |
| 1/9 | 07/05/2026 | 173 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $2.10 |
| 2/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 19/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 208.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/11/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/10/2025 | 152 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/05/2025 | 10 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 15.2L | $21.00 |

Driver: Kyle Marshall
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Comments
Resumes today. His previous first-up run was successful when he won by 1.1 m (Sr5) at Ballarat (2:04.30) beating Tryx Vixen in 2yo on November 27 at $11. Will be better for this run and happy to watch this time.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/5 | 17/01/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $9.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/12/2025 | 12 | 10 0K | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 244.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 15/12/2025 | 18 | NR up to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $1.10 |
| 1/12 | 27/11/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $11.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
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Comments
Resuming after six months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into third after a quick start, behind Loucasso at this track over 2240m in a 2yo G2 CG on December 13 at $9.50. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 19 m win after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Cranbourne (1:55.40) beating Rolinginthedeep in on October 12 at $2.70. In fine form. Has won fresh before and looks ready to fire after two trial wins.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/11 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:52.2 | 4 |
| 24.8L | $9.50 |
| 3/11 | 05/12/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $2.80 |
| 2/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/12 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/11/2025 | 6 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:53.7 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $34.00 |
| 1/9 | 30/10/2025 | 12 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.18 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
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Comments
Three-year-old colt is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track and Cranbourne. Last start won by 8 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (2:42.10) beating Our Ultimate Gracy in on May 23 at $1.20. Draws wider but hard to knock winning form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 23/05/2026 | 34 | NR 56 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $1.20 |
| 1/7 | 19/04/2026 | 144 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $1.10 |
| 2/4 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | A Mcdonna | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/12 | 26/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $4.40 |
| 11/12 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 25.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/10 | 05/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 28/10/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $1.06 |
| 1/6 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 28.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Amy Day
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Comments
Beaten favourite last start when fourth at this track on May 30. Scored the start before at Terang on May 18. Held up last start but was progressing strongly prior.
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 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $1.45 |
| 1/12 | 18/05/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 13.2L | $1.30 |
| 1/10 | 05/05/2026 | 164 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.20 |
| 2/4 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 22.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/12 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 05/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $1.80 |
| 5/6 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Amy Day | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr6) over 1650m at Bendigo was 9th-22.42 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Line Dance (1:56.30) on May 27 at $4. Two runs back won by a head as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at Shepparton (2:02.50) beating Fenway Park in on May 5 at $2. Not keen.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 27/05/2026 | 22 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | W | James Herbertson | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | 0-1 LTW | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |
| 2/12 | 28/04/2026 | 13 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 15/04/2026 | 153 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.0 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | M F Blackmore | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | M F Blackmore | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 13/11/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.65 |
| 2/10 | 28/10/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $26.00 |