Melton Race 2 - Logical Staffing Solutions Pace
SOME HIGH (1) kicked off his career with an easy win as a hot favourite in Tasmania then performed well against some good opposition last start, coming from wider for third in the Rising Star at Ballarat. He looks well placed here and should get every chance from the ace draw. BAYSTYLE (11) finished 1.5m in front of SOME HIGH when runner-up in the Rising Star. Cops a tougher draw but he has yet to miss the top-two including a hat trick of wins, one of them at this venue. TALKBABYTALK (2) had a tough draw on the back row when midfield last time so is much better served by this barrier and was racing well prior with three wins and a second from the previous four outings. HUNGRY HOGARTH (6) has won here before and did a good job to miss narrowly in the latest outing at Charlton.

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1710m after showing early speed at Ballarat, at the bell was 3rd-6.31 beaten 7 m by Comeandsee (2:01.90) in 2yo on June 11 at $6.50. Two runs back won by 3 m as favourite (Fr4) at Hobart (2:01.50) beating Haveyoumetmaynard in 2yo on May 31 at $1.22. Hard to stop from this draw.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 11/06/2026 | 11 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 7.4L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 31/05/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Soft | T R Ford | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $1.22 |
| 2/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
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Comments
Won three starts back at Geelong over 1609m on June 5. Last start 7th (Sr6) over 1609m at Geelong beaten 22 m by Pistol Pearce (1:54.50) on June 19 at $23. Draws well so can bounce back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 22.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/10 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $3.60 |
| 5/10 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 16.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/3 | 15/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
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Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 9th (Sr3) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 24 m by Cheys Angel (2:44.20) on May 21 2025 at $12. Has only trialled once and might need this pipe-opener.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 31.1L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 15/04/2026 | 13 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 411.2L | $10.00 |
| 9/9 | 02/04/2026 | 13 | NR 45 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 251.7L | $1.90 |
| 1/10 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 12/03/2026 | 8 | NR 48 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 04/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $2.70 |
| 5/10 | 19/02/2026 | 8 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 28.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind The Final Dance at Ballarat over 1710m on June 11 at $9.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second behind Shiffrin at Geelong over 1609m on June 19 at $3.50. Good showing expected again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 19/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $3.50 |
| 3/12 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 18.6L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 15.7L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/05/2026 | 3 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/05/2026 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $9.50 |
| 3/5 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 15/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr5) over 1700m at Horsham, beaten 20 m by The Sportz Star (2:03.60) on June 22 at $23. At the run before was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.18 beaten 16 m by Secret Service Agent (2:43.70) on June 12 at $126. Consider.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 22/06/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 20.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $126.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/05/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/05/2026 | 9 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 21.6L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/05/2026 | 29 | NR 50 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 1/3 | 31/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brad Barnes | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 27/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at Charlton, at the bell was 3rd-4.1 beaten a head by Owen The Saints (1:56.50) on June 15 at $4.60. Decent effort last start. Player in this line-up.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 15/06/2026 | 5 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
| 9/9 | 10/06/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 27.2L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/06/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Soft | Reagan Clarke | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $18.00 |
| 1/11 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $1.80 |
| 3/10 | 15/05/2026 | 42 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $4.20 |
| 6/11 | 03/04/2026 | 153 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Stephen Clarke
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 2080m after showing early speed at Cranbourne, at the bell was 2nd-2.8 beaten 3.5 m by Frosty Drop (2:33.90) on June 14 at $6. Not out of it.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 14/06/2026 | 6 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Reagan Clarke | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $6.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Reagan Clarke | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 30.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/05/2026 | 10 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Reagan Clarke | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/05/2026 | 18 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Reagan Clarke | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $81.00 |
| 4/12 | 30/04/2026 | 4 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Reagan Clarke | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Reagan Clarke | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Connor Clarke | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 11.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr5) over 1609m at Geelong beaten 30 m by Pistol Pearce (1:54.50) on June 19 at $34. Before that was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track was 3rd-5.88 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Secret Service Agent (2:43.70) on June 12 at $51. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 29.1L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 15.6L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/05/2026 | 8 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/05/2026 | 12 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 12.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 22/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Connor Ronan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 12/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Connor Ronan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 2080m at Cranbourne was 9th-16.9 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Frosty Drop (2:33.90) on June 14 at $4.20. Before that, was well back in the run when 6th (Fr3) over 2100m at Geelong, beaten 21 m by Some Magic (2:34.70) on June 5 at $13. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better showing.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 14/06/2026 | 9 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $4.20 |
| 6/7 | 05/06/2026 | 19 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 21.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/05/2026 | 9 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 20.9L | $31.00 |
| 8/12 | 30/04/2026 | 11 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 16.9L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/04/2026 | 16 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/4 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Craig Demmler | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1710m at Ballarat was 4th-6.59 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Comeandsee (2:01.90) in 2yo on June 11 at $61. Two runs back posted a big 6 m win (Sr2) at Globe Derby Park (2:14.70) beating Spirit Of Kezza in 2yo on April 25 at $2.15. Tricky draw but going well so with even luck he can be in the finish again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 11/06/2026 | 47 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $61.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/04/2026 | 18 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $2.15 |
| 1/4 | 07/04/2026 | 17 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | G F Webster | 2:03.2 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $1.33 |
| 1/6 | 21/03/2026 | 5 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | G F Webster | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $2.60 |
| 2/6 | 16/03/2026 | - | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | G F Webster | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/4 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | G F Webster | 0 |
| 24.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ray Pace
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Kilmore on June 18. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 1690m at Shepparton, beaten 30 m by Eagle Major (2:02.70) on June 2 at $151. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 18/06/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | R Pace | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 29.1L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | R Pace | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 29.0L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/05/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | R Pace | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 28.7L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Ray Pace | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |