Melton Race 9 - Renown Silverware Pace
APOLLOSTORM (3) is back from a break of ten months and looks to be right up to the mark following a placing in a recent trial. Came from this barrier to kick off the last campaign with a win. Should enjoy an economical run so looks hard to beat on his return. ROCKNROLL WISH NZ (6) made it two from two this prep and four wins on the trot when he got the cash by a neck at Maryborough last time. Draws wide but won from this barrier first up at Bendigo. Has upside and winning form is hard to knock. THE GOLDEN HOOK (5) didn't do a bad job when beaten only 2.3 into fourth from the back line here last time out. GOOD DAY (2) draws well and is worth some thought based on his victory at Maryborough two runs ago.

Driver: Leigh Sutton
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 m (Fr1) at this track (2:43.40) beating Sweet Irish Loch in M on May 29 at $9.50 at the bell was 3rd-3.29. Hard to leave out on current form. Tougher here but racing in great heart so include from the ace draw.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 29/05/2026 | 28 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR 42 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.80 |
| 6/9 | 24/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Leigh Sutton | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 10.9L | $2.90 |
| 1/12 | 15/04/2026 | 48 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 18.7L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 19/02/2026 | 22 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/4 | 03/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Bridgitte Hutchins | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 06/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | S M Arvidsson | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 8th (Fr4) over 2150m after showing early speed at Bendigo beaten 22 m by Michen Roy (2:36.40) on June 3 at $23. Showed ability the race before when he raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a head (Fr6) at Maryborough (2:42.00) beating Savon De Roche in on April 10 at $4.80 at the bell was 2nd-4.1. Capable of more than he has shown recently. From a low draw is a first four hope.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 03/06/2026 | 54 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 22.3L | $23.00 |
| 1/11 | 10/04/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 31/03/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $7.50 |
| 3/11 | 20/03/2026 | 31 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/11 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 15.7L | $10.00 |
| 10/12 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | N Carbone | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 18.2L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Mick Carbone | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Mick Carbone | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Resuming after ten months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into sixth behind Always Be Blakey at this track over 1720m on August 9 at $2.15. Previous preparation first-up won by 16 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at Geelong (1:55.30) beating Im The Wild One in on June 27 at $1.04. Has trialled well and owns a handy fresh record so can make a winning return.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 09/08/2025 | 43 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $2.15 |
| 1/8 | 27/06/2025 | 77 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 16.6L | $1.04 |
| 1/3 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/12 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $125,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/04/2025 | 6 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/11 | 29/03/2025 | 44 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 29.9L | $1.65 |
| 3/10 | 13/02/2025 | 212 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 19.1L | $1.07 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track was 5th-3.85 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Dynamitedan (2:42.90) on June 6 at $71. Two runs back 9th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track beaten 21 m by King Saint (2:03.80) on May 30 at $71. This looks a tough test.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $71.00 |
| 9/10 | 30/05/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 21.5L | $71.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/05/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 29.1L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 02/05/2026 | 8 | 1MW | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $51.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 12.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 9th-12.64 beaten 2.25 m by King Saint (2:03.80) on May 30 at $11. At the start before good run when 3rd (Sr3) over 1690m at Kilmore beaten 10 m by King Saint (2:02.60) on May 21 at $23. Can feature again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 30/05/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/12 | 21/05/2026 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/05/2026 | 2 | NR 54 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/05/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Soft | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 16.7L | $14.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:51.9 | 3 |
| 17.1L | $31.00 |
| 7/11 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 17.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 11/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by a neck after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Maryborough (1:58.40) beating Midnight Moth in 3yo on May 31 at $3.80. Two runs back posted a big 7 m win when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Bendigo (1:58.60) beating Secret Service Agent in 3-10yo on May 20 at $6.50. Winning form is hard to knock.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 31/05/2026 | 11 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 20/05/2026 | 202 | , 100K | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 30/10/2025 | 15 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $2.60 |
| 1/11 | 15/10/2025 | 57 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
| 5/11 | 19/08/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Craig Demmler | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 05/08/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Craig Demmler | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $6.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was well back in the run when 11th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track was 8th-14.07 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Perun (2:01.00) on May 16 at $41. Before that 5th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track was 7th-13.25 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Heatseeker (2:42.30) on May 9 at $6. Others rate better.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/05/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | 2-4 WINs | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Michael Bellman | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $1.85 |
| 2/10 | 17/04/2026 | 19 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 29/03/2026 | 9 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/11 | 20/03/2026 | 29 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 |
| 2/10 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |