Melton Race 8 - The Ratpack Pace
CIGANO (5) resumes following a spell of eight months but flies fresh having won all four previous first-up appearances. Won three in a row at this venue to kick off the last campaign. Readied with a trial win so can maintain the perfect fresh record. DAY TWO (1) added to his consistent form when he finished fourth at his latest appearance at this circuit and distance. Has the benefit of the inside draw. Primary contender. KEAYANG WASABI (4) led from this draw and stuck on last time out to finish second at this venue. Scored back-to-back wins last month. Go well. SOAP AND BUBBLES (7) draws wider but is worth plenty of thought having been rewarded for her consistent form with a last-start win at this circuit and distance.

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run 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. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 2240m at this track was 5th-11.82 at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by Some American (2:39.20) on May 23 at $34. The ace draw can see him continue the good form.
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 | 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: James Herbertson
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Comments
Comes here second-up after two weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track was 8th-16.7 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Soap And Bubbles (2:02.50) on May 30 at $41. May need more racing.
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 | 92 | NR 80 to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Nathan Cahir | 0 |
| 54.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 27/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/02/2026 | 20 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 3 |
| 11.6L | $23.00 | |
| 6/6 | 25/01/2026 | 15 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2555m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/11 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $2.40 |
| 7/9 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | NR 80 to 92 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 18.7L | $31.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
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Comments
Last start good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr8) over 2300m at Menangle, at the bell was 8th-14.05 beaten 2.75 m by Its Confidential (2:43.70) in 4-020yo+ on May 23 at $18. Two runs back came from midfield and won by 2 m (Sr1) at this track (2:41.90) beating Sea Fury in on May 9 at $7 at the bell was 5th-7.47. Racing very well. Go well.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Abbey Turnbull | 1:54.6 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $18.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/04/2026 | 21 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 11.7L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/8 | 14/03/2026 | 11 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/03/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Corey O'donoghue | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Paula Sapio | 0 |
| 17.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Paula Sapio | 0 |
| 42L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glen Craven
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Some American at this track over 2240m on May 23 at $14. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Soap And Bubbles at this track over 1720m on May 30 at $5.50. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 13 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 | 7 | NR 80 to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Annalise Scott | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $14.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/05/2026 | 11 | NR 70 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 05/05/2026 | 3 | NR 65 or better | $10,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | 1MW | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 25/04/2026 | 12 | NR 72 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Chelsea O'driscoll | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
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Comments
Returns after eight months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 8 m finishing fourth behind Sao Paulo Simba at this track over 2760m in a 3yo CG on October 11 at $2.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.75 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr7) at this track (2:42.30) beating Always Dancing in 3yo on July 5 at $1.60. Four from four when fresh and looks primed following a recent trial win.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $2.40 |
| 3/9 | 04/10/2025 | 35 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $8.00 |
| 1/12 | 30/08/2025 | 21 | NR 65 to 75 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $1.30 |
| 1/11 | 09/08/2025 | 35 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $1.20 |
| 1/9 | 05/07/2025 | 85 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.6 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $1.60 |
| 2/4 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/12 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $125,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 38.7L | $7.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Comments
Last start won by 4 m after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (2:02.50) beating Komodo in on May 30 at $6.50 at the bell was 3rd-4.21. Can be involved in the finish.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 30/05/2026 | 21 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 12/12 | 09/05/2026 | 21 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 72.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/11 | 18/04/2026 | 135 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $13.00 |
| 2/4 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Eddie Conroy | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 26L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 14.7L | $7.50 |
| 11/11 | 20/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 293.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/12 | 12/11/2025 | 25 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start won by 3.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (2:02.50) beating Keayang Wasabi in on May 30 at $2.60 at the bell was 3rd-4.35. Draws wide but with even luck could get the job done again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | NR 80 to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/10 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $6.00 |
| 5/11 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $16.00 |
| 2/11 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $4.20 |
| 3/5 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 03/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Eight-year-old mare showed improvement last start. 2nd (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 4th-6.66 beaten 4.5 m by The Art Of Success (2:41.30) on June 6 at $19. The run before was not as impressive when well beaten into fourth behind Some American at this track over 2240m on May 23 at $19. Place best here.
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 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $19.00 |
| 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 |
| 3/3 | 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 |