Melton Race 5 - Irt Trot
SAM NIEN (4) has returned in good order and looks close to a win having filled a minor placing in both starts off a spell. Beaten only 2m at this circuit and distance when resuming before a solid second at Maryborough last time. The form through that race has been franked. Proven third-up so can peak and win. RINGER WELLS (8) made a solid return to racing at his latest appearance, finishing second at this venue. Has won two of three previous second-up attempts so should be improved and is drawn for a trail so he is capable of getting the job done. JUST AS I AM (6) was runner-up behind the NSW Derby winner last start and had won two of his previous three outings. Yet to miss a place at this circuit and distance. CLAUDYS HERO (1) broke last time but had consistent form earlier in the campaign. Likely to get all the favours from the ace draw so can be competitive with manners.

Driver: Kyle Marshall
Stats
Comments
Broke last start when 10th (Fr5) over 1720m after being wide early at this track beaten 35 m by Wallis (2:05.10) on June 6 at $4.20. At the run before was well beaten after breaking at this track on May 9. Draws to be competitive with manners.
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 | 28 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 33.8L | $4.20 |
| 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 |
| 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: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 6th-7.62 beaten 9 m by Mitchell Wrap (2:47.50) on June 6 at $11. Before that was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track was 8th-11.49 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Pastor Dunbar (2:05.70) on May 23 at $61. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $61.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/05/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $31.00 |
| 3/9 | 01/05/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 62 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $2.40 |
| 7/10 | 22/04/2026 | 18 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 18.4L | $19.00 |
| 5/11 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $81.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Paul Males | 0 |
| 36.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr3) over 1690m at Maryborough, beaten 5.5 m by Prettyboy Harry (2:07.30) on May 31 at $11. At his previous start good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 5th-11.35 beaten a head by Muskee (2:45.70) on May 16 at $8.50. Can go well from a low draw.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.2 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 10/10 | 09/05/2026 | 10 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 156.7L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 29/04/2026 | 19 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $10.00 |
| 5/12 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 20.4L | $6.00 |
| 9/11 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $23.00 |
| 1/3 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 2 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Pastor Dunbar at this track over 1720m on May 23 at $7. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second behind Prettyboy Harry at Maryborough over 1690m on May 31 at $4. Going well and should be ready to peak.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 31/05/2026 | 8 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/05/2026 | 176 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/3 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Darren Pace | 0 |
| 22.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Darren Pace | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $3.70 |
| 3/7 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | NR 62 to 73 | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 23.0L | $9.50 |
| 9/11 | 14/11/2025 | 41 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 26.2L | $9.50 |
| 3/12 | 04/10/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $13.00 |

Driver: Matthew Whittle
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 5th-7.52 beaten 11 m by Pastor Dunbar (2:05.70) on May 23 at $10. Before that, a good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr5) over 2240m at this track was 3rd-7.43 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Muskee (2:45.70) on May 16 at $8.50. Can feature.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 6/10 | 09/05/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/05/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 62 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:59.6 | 7 |
| 1.2L | $3.80 |
| 2/12 | 23/04/2026 | 6 | 2-4 WINs | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 1/11 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:05.6 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | G R Whittle | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Matthew Whittle | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Back in form at the last couple of outings, two starts back won by 5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at Kilmore (2:46.30) beating Kiss At Midnight in on April 16 at $1.33 at the bell was leading 3.8. Last start just missed, good run when 2nd (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track was 3rd-4.24 at the bell, beaten 1.5 m by Pastor Dunbar (2:05.70) on May 23 at $3.90. In fine form. Can be in the finish again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 23/05/2026 | 37 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $3.90 |
| 1/9 | 16/04/2026 | 36 | 2-3 WINs | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:02.8 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $1.33 |
| 8/9 | 11/03/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 19.4L | $1.95 |
| 1/10 | 28/02/2026 | 24 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.80 |
| 2/12 | 04/02/2026 | 43 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 23/12/2025 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $2.60 |
| 4/8 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 30/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Cameron Maggs | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2240m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 2nd-2.81 beaten 5.5 m by Mitchell Wrap (2:47.50) on June 6 at $3.40. At the run before 10th (Sr2) over 1690m at Maryborough, beaten 30 m by Prettyboy Harry (2:07.30) on May 31 at $51. Among the chances on best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 06/06/2026 | 6 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $3.40 |
| 10/11 | 31/05/2026 | 22 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 28.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/05/2026 | 21 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 40.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 19.6L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $31.00 |
| 10/11 | 04/04/2026 | 20 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 25.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Having his second run back from a spell. Good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 2.81 beaten 5.5 m by Mitchell Wrap (2:47.50) on June 6 at $3.40. Will be fitter for that hitout so could go one better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 06/06/2026 | 189 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/3 | 23/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Michael Cole | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Michael Cole | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $5.50 |
| 10/12 | 22/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/12 | 13/11/2025 | 5 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:03.2 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $1.65 |
| 1/10 | 08/11/2025 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Soft | Kate Gath | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $2.70 |
| 3/12 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $2.50 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
10-year-old gelding showed improvement last start. 3rd (50m Fr2) over 2627m at Warragul, at the bell was 5th-17.6 beaten 17 m by The Preacher (3:23.70) on June 8 at $13. The run before was not as impressive when well beaten into seventh after being driven well back, behind Mitchell Wrap at this track over 2240m on June 6 at $14. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 08/06/2026 | 2 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Warragul | 2627m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:03.4 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/06/2026 | 6 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/05/2026 | 4 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.5 | 7 |
| 16.1L | $4.40 |
| 5/11 | 27/05/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | W | Blake Pace | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 11.2L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/05/2026 | 2 | NR 72 to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/05/2026 | 5 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 17.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following May 31 run. Last start won by 1.4 m (Sr3) at this track (2:05.10) beating Kamaran in on June 6 at $23 at the bell was 4th-8.8. This race will be harder than that win. Place best 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 06/06/2026 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $23.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |