Melton Race 4 - Lamaros Hotel Pace
MOUNT BARKER BOY (1) has had a four-week freshen since he led and faded last start but was making strong progress prior, winning his other three starts back off a long spell. Has the speed to take advantage of the ace draw so prepared to give him another chance. THESTATESMAN (8) is another that weakened out of the action in his latest appearance but there was plenty of merit in his prior performance when a 3.5m second at this circuit and distance. Can travel in a nice spot from this draw and wait on the sprint lane if necessary. Could bounce back. CLYMENUS NZ (9) draws on the back row so may require some luck but he is on the radar following a couple of nice efforts here. FIRE MARSHALL (2) draws better than last start and recorded back-to-back placings prior.

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
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Beaten favourite last start when eighth at this track on May 16. Proved too good the start before at Geelong on April 17. The ace draw can see him bounce back.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 16/05/2026 | 29 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $1.55 |
| 1/6 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $1.04 |
| 1/11 | 10/04/2026 | 16 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $1.08 |
| 1/10 | 25/03/2026 | 361 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $1.95 |
| 1/7 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 20.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 29/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 364.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/03/2025 | - | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $1.50 |

Driver: Kyle Marshall
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Last start was well beaten into seventh behind Dynamitedan at this track over 2240m on June 6 at $21. Raced better the start before that with a game effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 2240m after racing wide at this track was leading by 0.97 at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by All Blazing Guns (2:42.50) on May 9 at $9.50. Draws lower so look for a better effort.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $3.60 |
| 8/11 | 25/04/2026 | 21 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $6.50 |
| 9/9 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 27.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 21/03/2026 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $1.45 |
| 2/4 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 20.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Cahir
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Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when 6th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 6th-7.15 beaten 15 m by Dynamitedan (2:42.90) on June 6 at $81. Not keen.
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 | 06/06/2026 | 166 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $81.00 |
| 3/4 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Nathan Cahir | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 24/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Nathan Cahir | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 22/12/2025 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.40 |
| 5/10 | 07/12/2025 | 1 | NR up to 95 | $15,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
| 10/12 | 29/11/2025 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $51.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
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Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 6th-6.7 beaten 9 m by Medina (2:03.30) on May 30 at $21. Two runs back 9th (Fr6) over 2240m after racing wide at this track was 6th-6.22 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Kartiare (2:42.10) on May 23 at $11. Prefer others.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $21.00 |
| 9/11 | 23/05/2026 | 11 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 17.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/05/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 66 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 28/04/2026 | 10 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 8/12 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/04/2026 | 11 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 15.2L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 32.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 6th (Fr2) over 1609m at Charlton, beaten 21 m by Miki To Success (1:52.70) on August 11 at $41. Maybe later.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 48.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 31/03/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/03/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $5.50 |
| 10/12 | 21/02/2026 | 15 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 24.5L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/02/2019 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Z Steenhuis | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
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Last start 10th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track beaten 23 m by I Am The Storm (2:00.70) on June 6 at $41. Two runs back was well back in the run when 2nd (Fr4) over 2240m at this track was 3rd-8.4 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Seaside Boy (2:42.60) on May 30 at $21. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 23.9L | $41.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 10.9L | $21.00 |
| 7/11 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:53.2 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 19.2L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glen Douglas | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 29/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Glen Douglas | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr5) over 1720m after being wide early at this track was 10th-20.66 at the bell, beaten 16 m by I Am The Storm (2:00.70) on June 6 at $51. Two runs back 3rd (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 6th-16.34 beaten 19 m by Odin (2:40.40) on May 29 at $14. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 06/06/2026 | 8 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 16.2L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 19.7L | $14.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 23/05/2026 | 8 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 18.1L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/05/2026 | 6 | NMWL6M | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/05/2026 | 15 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $126.00 |
| 1/3 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Taylor Youl | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $13.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Last start was well beaten into eighth after being driven well back, behind Odin at this track over 2240m on May 29 at $3.80. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 5th-10.44 beaten 3.5 m by Son Of Mac (2:41.00) on May 9 at $3.20. Big chance.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 29/05/2026 | 20 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 56.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/12 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.20 |
| 8/9 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.5 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $23.00 |
| 6/11 | 25/04/2026 | 15 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $61.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR 70 to 79 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 52.4L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 04/04/2026 | 111 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $31.00 |
| 1/3 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
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Last start 4th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.19 beaten 9 m by The Art Of Success (2:41.30) on June 6 at $41. Before that, 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. Could be in the finish again.
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 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $41.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Damian Wilson
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Resuming after six months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into ninth behind Wattlebank Arnie at this track over 2240m on December 20 at $10. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at Shepparton (2:03.90) beating Heavens Gift in on January 28 2025 at $1.75. Keep safe while fresh.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/12/2025 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/12 | 26/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $3.10 |
| 8/12 | 15/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/11/2025 | 20 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Damian Wilson | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 73.0L | $8.00 |
| 7/12 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $101.00 |
| 3/5 | 21/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D R Wilson | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Ewen
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First up. At the last run she 9th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 6th-7.51 beaten 17 m by Always Be Blakey (2:43.90) on April 4 at $7.50. Market watch fresh.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/11 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.55 |
| 4/7 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:50.6 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $34.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | Up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |
| 1/10 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $1.65 |
| 1/10 | 19/02/2026 | 19 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 06/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | S L Ewen | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |