Melton Race 3 - Mimosa Homes Pace
BETTORSWEETVICTORY (2) led from this draw for a 7m win at Bendigo last month and looks close to another win after back-to-back placings, last time beaten less than 4m from the back line at Cranbourne. Should enjoy the favours so can atone. JANIEBQUICK (1) has come from wider or second line draws to place in her last four outings, working last time out when runner-up at Geelong, beaten 1.4 metres. Should enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position and is proven at this circuit and distance so could break through. ALL THINGS SPICY (11) cops a tricky draw but will strip fitter following a respectable third when resuming at Cranbourne and she won the only time she attempted this distance. LENARD ESS (5) gets his lowest draw for some time so could be competitive.

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Good run when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Some High at this track over 2240m on June 26 at $41. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Shiffrin at Geelong over 1609m on July 3 at $6. The ace draw could see her break through.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $41.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m third behind Bona Khan at Cranbourne over 1609m last start. Before that was beaten 3.5 metres third at Bendigo over 1650m in M on July 1. Nicely drawn and has winning claims.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 05/07/2026 | 4 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $2.15 |
| 3/8 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | Mares | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | James Herbertson | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.70 |
| 5/8 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 17/06/2026 | 3 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $1.80 |
| 6/9 | 14/06/2026 | 11 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $2.80 |
| 3/9 | 03/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 19/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | P W Sanderson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 05/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Ewen
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 1609m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 7th-16.2 beaten 13 m by Bona Khan (1:58.20) on June 28 at $11. Before that 9th (Sr1) over 1609m at Geelong beaten 22 m by Shiffrin (1:56.50) on June 19 at $19. Others read better. Not keen on her chances in this field.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 28/06/2026 | 9 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 13.9L | $11.00 |
| 9/12 | 19/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 22.9L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/06/2026 | 72 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/04/2026 | 5 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/03/2026 | 114 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $31.00 |
| 10/12 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 43.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 17/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at Geelong was 7th-12.89 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Shiffrin (1:57.30) on July 3 at $23. At the run before was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, beaten 35 m by Bettor Beach (2:00.90) on June 26 at $81. A good run is on the cards.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:53.1 | 6 |
| 37.3L | $81.00 |
| 9/12 | 19/06/2026 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 35.7L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/05/2026 | 21 | NR 46 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $2.20 |
| 2/5 | 12/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 06/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1650m after showing early pace at Bendigo was leading by 2.07 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Jilliby Illusion (1:59.50) in M on July 1 at $6.50. At her previous start good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 1710m at Ballarat, at the bell was 2nd-4.65 beaten 2 m by Reign Em In (2:05.10) on June 25 at $4. Consider for exotics.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/07/2026 | 6 | Mares | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | Jackie Barker | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 25/06/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $4.00 |
| 6/12 | 19/06/2026 | 4 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 19.7L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/06/2026 | 10 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $16.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/05/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $19.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | B G Said | 0 |
| 12.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 23/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1650m at Bendigo was 8th-14.55 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Will He Reign (1:59.10) on June 24 at $4.80. At his previous start 5th (Sr1) over 1650m at Bendigo, at the bell was 6th-9.76 beaten 6 m by Tryx Vixen (2:) on June 17 at $8. Has claims.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 16.9L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 17/06/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 10/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
| 10/10 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/6 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | 2-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/05/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 16/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herbertson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lisa Lewis
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at Cranbourne beaten 75 m by Fifty Seven Chevy (1:56.50) on June 14 at $9.50. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 1690m after showing early speed at Shepparton beaten 7 m by Maurlen Grace (2:05.10) in 4yo+ on June 2 at $7. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 14/06/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 74.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 02/06/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | James Herbertson | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/11 | 24/05/2026 | 46 | NR 42 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $151.00 |
| 10/11 | 08/04/2026 | 19 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 68.7L | $61.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/03/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Lisa Miles | 0 |
| 39.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Lisa Miles | 0 |
| 29L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track beaten 15 m by Some High (2:41.50) on June 26 at $61. Two runs back was well beaten after breaking at this track on April 15. Solid prospect with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 26/06/2026 | 72 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 15.7L | $61.00 |
| 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 |
| 4/8 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 28.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Ablett
Stats
Comments
Showed improvement last start when 2nd (Fr1) over 1690m after showing early speed at Shepparton was 4th-4.95 at the bell, beaten a head by Aliza Hill (2:02.90) on June 23 at $61. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 23/06/2026 | 9 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $61.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/06/2026 | 21 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 20.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Matthew Ablett | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 18.1L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 17/05/2026 | 135 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Matthew Ablett | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 27.7L | $151.00 |
| 9/12 | 02/01/2026 | 12 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Ablett | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 12.7L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/12/2025 | 11 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Matthew Ablett | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $81.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | T R Ford | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 29/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | S F Hewitt | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at Cranbourne was 4th-8 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Katie Lorraine (1:55.40) on June 28 at $13. Fitter and should go well despite the tough draw.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 28/06/2026 | 189 | 0-2 WINs | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $13.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/12/2025 | 24 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Michael Bellman | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 46.4L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 27/11/2025 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 3/11 | 16/11/2025 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Michael Bellman | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $21.00 |
| 11/11 | 07/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Michael Bellman | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 29.6L | $101.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/10/2025 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 30.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Craig Demmler | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |