Melton Race 7 - Need For Speed Noms Now Open Pace
Manners let DREAMTIME NALA (5) down last start but she had some decent form prior including a Bendigo placing three back and a win there last month. Big chance if she behaves in this similar assignment. MYNAMEISRUBY (4) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 2.7 metres from the winner in third at Shepparton. Draws a few spots wider but she has the ability to test this field. REASON TO LAUGH (3) draws well and is capable of better than she has been showing of late. STANDANDELIVER (2) was solid when fourth from this barrier last start. Could be competitive.

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2180m at Kilmore, at the bell was 4th-7.52 beaten 5.5 m by Queenhigh Flush (2:45.10) on July 8 at $14. At the start before was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr5) over 1650m after being wide early at Bendigo, at the bell was 3rd-2.73 beaten 11 m by Hurricane Hooly (2:00.70) on July 1 at $126. Go well again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 08/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $14.00 |
| 10/10 | 01/07/2026 | 8 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | S J P O'sullivan | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $126.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 18.1L | $14.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 37.9L | $5.00 |
| 6/12 | 10/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $71.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/05/2026 | 69 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | W | S J P O'sullivan | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 37.7L | $71.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 23.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr3) over 1609m at Cranbourne was 7th-14.9 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Dot Ball (1:58.70) on July 5 at $19. Before that, 6th (Sr2) over 2190m at Maryborough was 5th-7.8 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Torque In Heaven (2:43.30) on June 29 at $2.40. Can do much better from the same draw.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 05/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $19.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $2.40 |
| 10/10 | 08/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $101.00 |
| 5/11 | 02/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Taylor Youl | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.90 |
| 3/10 | 27/05/2026 | 5 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | W | Taylor Youl | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 22/05/2026 | 5 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 27/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Blake Micallef | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fifth behind Tasma Flash at Bendigo over 2150m on June 24 at $26. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing third behind Iamawingate at Shepparton over 1690m on June 30 at $12. Has winning claims from a good 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 | 30/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | Jack Laugher | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $12.00 |
| 5/11 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $26.00 |
| 10/11 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | NR 39 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $51.00 |
| 10/12 | 03/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 63.4L | $61.00 |
| 7/11 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 22/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Comments
Recent form below what she is capable of. Last start 8th (Fr2) over 2100m at Charlton, beaten 50 m by Torque In Heaven (2:36.40) on July 6 at $6. The run prior 7th (Sr3) over 1650m at Bendigo, at the bell was 7th-8.61 beaten 5 m by Hurricane Hooly (2:00.70) on July 1 at $26. Can play a far greater role this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 06/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 49.9L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | Jack Laugher | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/11 | 24/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.90 |
| 8/11 | 16/06/2026 | 13 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/12 | 03/06/2026 | 51 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 5/6 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Mick Carbone | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Fast | James Locke | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 75.6L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | James Locke | 0 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr3) over 1755m at Echuca, at the bell was 8th-15.5 beaten 15 m by Whats Glenda Got (2:10.30) on July 7 at $41. Before that, 7th (Sr1) over 1690m at Shepparton was 7th-8.83 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Iamawingate (2:06.30) on June 30 at $23. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Capable of better.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | NR 38 to 44 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | Liam Older | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $23.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/06/2026 | 5 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:01.9 | 6 |
| 31.6L | $51.00 |
| 7/11 | 17/06/2026 | 8 | NR 39 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $31.00 |
| 7/12 | 09/06/2026 | 8 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 18.4L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/06/2026 | 6 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Soft | Liam Older | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $19.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 24/07/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
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Comments
Last start 11th (Fr5) over 2150m after being wide early at Bendigo, beaten 24 m by Tasma Flash (2:39.00) on June 24 at $15. Two runs back raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a head as favourite (Fr2) at Cranbourne (2:36.30) beating Chasing The Wind in on June 14 at $1.80 at the bell was 2nd-2.7. Leaning to others.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 24/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 24.1L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.80 |
| 8/12 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 25.9L | $41.00 |
| 4/11 | 02/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Tasmyn Potter | 2:01.9 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $2.90 |
| 4/10 | 27/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | W | Tasmyn Potter | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 24.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/05/2026 | 18 | NR up to 42 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Louis Emerson | 2:05.9 | 1 |
| 13.6L | $7.50 |
| 2/5 | 28/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | B Hutchins | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 17/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |