Melton Race 2 - Lamaros Hotel Pace
COVERED IN GOLD (8) settled back from this row at his latest appearance then made a long sustained run to record a game win by a neck at Kilmore. Drawn to enjoy an economical run and the sprint lane is in play so could strike again. METRO MEMORY (1) scored at Maryborough two starts back then did a good job again at his latest appearance at Echuca, coming from wider to be beaten only 1.5 metres into second. Should enjoy an economical run from this draw and strikes at 50 per cent here. FEEL THE REIGN (9) may need a touch of luck from the back row but hasn't been too far from the placegetters of late. HURRIKANE DUSTY (2) only missed narrowly last time and should get every chance from a favourable draw.

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 2160m after showing early speed at Echuca, at the bell was leading 2.7 beaten 1.5 m by Luverboy (2:42.90) on July 7 at $3.30. Two runs back won by a neck after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Maryborough (2:02.00) beating Highview Hammer in on June 29 at $9.50 at the bell was leading 2.6. Decent effort last start. The ace draw can see him measure up again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 07/07/2026 | 8 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.4 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $3.30 |
| 1/9 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 22/06/2026 | 5 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.60 |
| 4/9 | 17/06/2026 | 8 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $13.00 |
| 10/12 | 09/06/2026 | 16 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 31.2L | $9.00 |
| 5/11 | 24/05/2026 | 11 | NR 42 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | George Chamouras | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | George Chamouras | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1690m after showing early speed at Kilmore, at the bell was 3rd-3.73 beaten a head by Asmileandawinx (2:02.20) on July 8 at $8.50. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 08/07/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 8/9 | 29/06/2026 | 52 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 44.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 01/05/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/04/2026 | 88 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 16.7L | $34.00 |
| 2/3 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Rob Brown | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 05/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Rob Brown | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2150m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 54.9L | $16.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr4) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 25 m by Arzali Rockstar (2:03.70) on July 9 at $17. At his previous start 5th (Fr3) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 24 m by Im Wesley (2:39.40) on June 29 at $21. Draws well so may show more.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 09/07/2026 | 10 | NR 46 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 25.4L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/06/2026 | 3 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 24.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 26/06/2026 | 4 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 16.0L | $71.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh after being driven well back, behind Some High at this track over 2240m on June 26 at $34. Then a handy effort when a close third after a quick start, behind Eyesealittle at Charlton over 1609m on July 6 at $2.60. Go well.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 06/07/2026 | 10 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
| 7/11 | 26/06/2026 | 11 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 16.4L | $34.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Kate Gath
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 1790m at Warragul was 8th-9.5 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Evileye (2:13.60) on June 8 at $4.80. Before that, 4th (Sr3) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 6th-9.92 beaten 1.2 m by Talkbabytalk (2:44.80) on May 29 at $6.50. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to feature.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Talia Taugge | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 08/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $4.80 |
| 4/10 | 29/05/2026 | 195 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $6.50 |
| 5/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 15.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 13.9L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 41.0L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/11/2025 | 18 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 33.7L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/10/2025 | 28 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 72.2L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/09/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $9.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 1690m at Kilmore was 9th-17.56 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Asmileandawinx (2:02.20) on July 8 at $16. At his previous start good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 2150m after showing early pace at Bendigo was 3rd-4.75 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Our Ultimate Gracy (2:38.30) on July 1 at $8. Can play a greater role this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 08/07/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $16.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/07/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $8.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/06/2026 | 8 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/06/2026 | 10 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.40 |
| 5/11 | 05/06/2026 | 9 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 41.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/12 | 27/05/2026 | 15 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | W | Jack Laugher | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 1740m after being wide early at Riverina Paceway was 9th-15.7 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Favoured Grace (2:02.10) on June 12 at $7. Showed ability the run before when he won by 3 m when quickly away, (Fr6) at Shepparton (2:02.70) beating Will He Reign in on June 9 at $4.80 at the bell was leading 2.76. Can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 12/06/2026 | 3 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/06/2026 | 11 | NR 48 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $4.80 |
| 2/9 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.2 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 8/10 | 15/05/2026 | 119 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | George Lee | 1:55.1 | 7 |
| 25.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 30/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 16/01/2026 | 16 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | George Lee | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 31/12/2025 | 12 | No NR | $14,990.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Leigh Sutton | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $4.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
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Comments
Racing in great heart. Last start won by a neck as favourite (Sr2) at Kilmore (2:03.60) beating Archaa in on July 2 at $1.85 at the bell was 4th-5.88. Big chance of back-to-back wins.
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 | 02/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.85 |
| 4/10 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $3.40 |
| 4/8 | 17/06/2026 | 50 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 16.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/11 | 28/04/2026 | 4 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $2.50 |
| 7/12 | 24/04/2026 | 19 | NR 48 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Taylor Youl | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/04/2026 | 2 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 20.2L | $7.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr5) over 1755m at Echuca was 4th-8.5 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Line Dance (2:07.90) on July 7 at $15. Before that, was well back in the run when 4th (Fr3) over 2150m at Bendigo, at the bell was 5th-8.56 beaten 8 m by Our Ultimate Gracy (2:38.30) on July 1 at $23. Could figure prominently.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 07/07/2026 | 6 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/07/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/06/2026 | 8 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $71.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/06/2026 | 13 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Reagan Clarke | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 02/06/2026 | 6 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $6.50 |
| 9/12 | 27/05/2026 | 6 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | W | Jack Laugher | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $16.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/06/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 19/06/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |