Melton Race 10 - Hertz Melton 3yo Mdn Trot
BIG RAIN (3) has the hoof on the till. Made it three placings in a row when she led and stuck on for second last week at Bendigo. Likely to push forward again from another good draw. Big chance to break through. WAR DAN PHOENIX (1) gets the ace draw and is heading the right way, improving last time out to come from a wider barrier and miss narrowly when second at Cranbourne. MAJESTIC YANKEE (5) has not raced since her debut five-and-a-half months ago but looks forward enough for the return after three trials, placing in her latest. Look for a good return. MYRNIONG SKYE (4) is a three-year-old colt on debut for the David Murphy yard. Placed in two trials so keep safe.

Driver: Nick Beale
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Improved last start with a game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 2080m at Cranbourne, beaten a nose by Cloudy Canyon (2:43.30) on July 5 at $9. Draws the pegs and is a chance to go one better.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 05/07/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 2:06.4 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | 3YO | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | Nick Beale | 2:01.9 | 4 |
| 51.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/06/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:02.5 | 6 |
| 18.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | David Miles | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 27.7L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/06/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | David Miles | 2:07.4 | 4 |
| 16.9L | $5.50 |
| 3/3 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 101L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/11 | 30/05/2026 | 10 | No NR | $125,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | David Miles | 1:59.7 | 7 |
| 117.0L | $151.00 |
| 3/4 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | K M Boddy | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
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Last start 5th (Fr4) over 2080m after showing early speed at Cranbourne beaten 9 m by Cloudy Canyon (2:43.30) on July 5 at $11. At the run before 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at Cranbourne was 2nd-4.4 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Miss Kommunication (2:02.30) on June 28 at $12. Has the ability to figure from a good draw.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:06.4 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/06/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/06/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:05.8 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/06/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:04.3 | 5 |
| 43.2L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:06.7 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/05/2026 | 251 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 19.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Good performance when beaten by 4 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Nedza Thriller at Ballarat over 2200m on June 25 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Life On The Hill at Bendigo over 1650m in a 3yo on July 1 at $5.50. Bursting to win and from the low draw gets her chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 01/07/2026 | 6 | 3YO | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | Chris Alford | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:05.0 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/06/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Chris Alford | 2:02.6 | 6 |
| 21.7L | $18.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.6 | 2 |
| 33.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:04.3 | 1 |
| 45.7L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/05/2026 | 77 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $15.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 31/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
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Three-year-old colt (Skyvalley - Myrniong Rainbow) making his debut. Finished second in a trial on June 29 at Maryborough over 1690m. Placed in a recent trial and expected to run well.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Good | Talia Taugge | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 13/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
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Three-year-old filly facing the starter for the second time. At debut was well beaten after breaking at Ballarat on January 29. Trialling well so looking for a good return.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 27/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | S F Hoban | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | S F Hoban | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 29/01/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:03.5 | 3 |
| 113.7L | $1.90 |

Driver: Emmett Brosnan
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Three-year-old filly by Majestic Son out of No Restraint having her first start. Finished fourth in a trial on June 30 at Melton over 1720m. Fitter for a recent trial and looks ready to run well.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 12th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track, well beaten by Champagne Gemma (2:49.10) in 3yo+ on June 26 at $81. Two runs back 5th (Fr6) over 2100m at Geelong, well beaten by Champagne Gemma (2:40.60) in 3yo+ on June 19 at $21. Hard to have.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | 10 0K | $14,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 106.2L | $81.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/06/2026 | 5 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.1 | 6 |
| 107.4L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/06/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Tyrone Abela | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $61.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/06/2026 | 159 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | John Caldow | 2:07.4 | 7 |
| 33.8L | $23.00 |
| 8/12 | 27/12/2025 | 4 | 10 0K | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 70.2L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/12/2025 | 31 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:05.0 | 3 |
| 47.8L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Tyrone Abela | 0 |
| 97.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 29/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Tyrone Abela | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |