Melton Race 3 - Apg Trot
VYTIS (3) finished fourth at Listed level behind top mare Jilliby Ballerini when last seen at Ballarat in January, beaten 5.3 metres. He raced against the good three-year-olds last season, placing in the Breeders Crown Final the last time he raced here. Ideally drawn and should be ready to go off two nice trials. CRACKERJACK NZ (7) is a newcomer to the Russell Jack yard from NZ. Resumes from a spell of six months after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid second in the Golden Gait at Alexandra Park. Must overcome a very wide draw but has placed in all three fresh attempts and was readied with two trials. QUIRKY CHARACTER (8) has been tackling stronger races of late but this suits better and he owns a good record at this circuit and distance so looks for a better result. MUSKEE (4) must be included after winning his past two starts here, the latest from a wider draw. SEBASTIANS BOY (10) was readied with a trial win and goes well fresh so keep safe.

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1720m on May 9. Last start 6th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 8th-11.63 beaten 10 m by Mitchell Wrap (2:47.50) on June 6 at $6. Can improve from this draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $6.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 18.6L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 02/05/2026 | 22 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/11 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 8/11 | 28/03/2026 | 126 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/3 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 25.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 27.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by 5.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (2:47.50) beating Ringer Wells in on June 6 at $7 at the bell was 4th-4.01. Two runs back was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1690m at Maryborough beaten 23 m by Prettyboy Harry (2:07.30) on May 31 at $13. Might find this beyond him.
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 | 06/06/2026 | 6 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
| 8/11 | 31/05/2026 | 8 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 23.7L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 14.7L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $23.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/04/2026 | 15 | NR 58 to 68 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 28.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 05/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D Douglas | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Emmett Brosnan
Stats
Comments
Returns after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 5.5 m finishing fourth behind Jilliby Ballerini at Ballarat over 2200m in a 4-5yo LR on January 24 at $19. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at Terang (2:45.50) beating Keayang Tweetybird in on October 20 at $2.10. Has won when fresh before and has been trialling well so looks tough to beat.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/01/2026 | 35 | NR 63 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | Emmett Brosnan | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.35 |
| 3/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 03/12/2025 | 5 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Emmett Brosnan | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $1.25 |
| 11/11 | 14/11/2025 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 71.5L | $9.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Scored at his last two starts. Last start won by 4 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr7) at this track (2:47.10) beating Nakedtruth in on May 23 at $2 at the bell was leading 2.68. Hard to leave out on current form. Must respect winning form.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 8/10 | 02/05/2026 | 10 | NMW | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 34.4L | $2.70 |
| 1/10 | 22/04/2026 | 151 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $2.60 |
| 1/4 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 20.9L | $26.00 |
| 5/11 | 14/11/2025 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $21.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 2300m at Menangle was 2nd-3.74 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Speedy Lover (2:46.10) on June 6 at $16. At the run before 4th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track beaten 5.5 m by Quirky Character (2:46.70) on May 2 at $4.60. May do better this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 06/06/2026 | 35 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Leigh Sutton | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 17.4L | $16.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 1/12 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/11 | 28/03/2026 | 57 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/2 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | L Sutton | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 30/01/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 52.2L | $2.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr7) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 4th-8.74 beaten 19 m by Stockman Peter (2:46.70) on May 16 at $21. Before that 4th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-5.83 beaten 8 m by I Am Wilma (2:45.30) on May 9 at $26. Will not find this easy. Improvement needed.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.8 | 7 |
| 19.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 25.6L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/04/2026 | 21 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/03/2026 | 6 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $26.00 |
| 3/4 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
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Comments
Resuming after six months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 2 m finishing second behind Ya Rite Darl at Alexandra Park over 1609m in a 3yo on December 19 at $19.20. Readied with two trials and can make an immediate impact in Australia.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 21/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | N Jack | 0 |
| 23.6L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/10 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | R35 TO R76 | $41,670.00 | Alexandra Park | 1609m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:02.8 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $19.20 |
| 5/12 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | R50 | $26,320.00 | Alexandra Park | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 26.2L | $44.90 |
| 6/11 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | $172,370.00 | Addington | 2600m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 37.0L | $20.10 | |
| 1/9 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | R50 TO R82 | $16,620.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:03.9 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $2.60 |
| 2/9 | 31/10/2025 | 77 | R35 TO R50 | $12,470.00 | Alexandra Park | 2700m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:04.8 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.40 |
| 3/7 | 15/08/2025 | 21 | R50 TO R63 DISCRETIONARY | $16,740.00 | Alexandra Park | 2700m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:05.7 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $3.30 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Five-year-old entire who has plenty of ability. Unlucky last start 8th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 30 m by I Am Wilma (2:41.30) on June 6 at $81. Not out of this despite the second-row draw. Better placed so can make amends.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 27.5L | $81.00 |
| 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 |
| 3/5 | 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: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track was 7th-9.5 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Im Bobby (2:03.10) on May 30 at $71. At his previous start 7th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 24 m by Lovemeto (2:42.20) on May 16 at $41. Can play a role.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $71.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 24.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/04/2026 | 22 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 19.7L | $18.00 |
| 2/2 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.5 | 0 |
| 10.2L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Thomson
Stats
Comments
Returns after nine weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into eighth behind Im Above The Law at Maryborough over 2190m on April 10 at $5. Trial winner with a good fresh record so keep safe.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Brent Thomson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 17.2L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/03/2026 | 203 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 56.9L | $23.00 |
| 9/11 | 30/08/2025 | 7 | NR 72 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 23.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/08/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 21.6L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/08/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/5 | 06/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Brent Thomson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |