Melton Race 2 - Nutrien Equine Trot
Hard to knock the consistency of ALDEBARAN ABEL (8) who has added to a string of top-four results by clocking in second in his last two outings here. Shouldn't spend a penny from this draw and the sprint lane may come in handy. Could break through. SKY FLAIR (2) hasn't raced since a midfield finish in the Breeders Crown 3F Final here seven months ago but was readied with a trial win. Hasn't missed a place when fresh and draws well. NO MONEY NO HONEY (5) was let down by manners in both outings of last campaign and has changed yards since. Close-up in a recent trial and has won at this circuit and distance before so can make an immediate impact. PARIS KAY (3) is up in grade but should be respected after scoring from this barrier last start at Ballarat.

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth after a quick start, behind Rocky Valley at Bendigo over 2150m on June 24 at $34. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Aldebaran Susanne at Kilmore over 1690m on July 8 at $4.33. May play a role from this draw.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.33 |
| 5/12 | 24/06/2026 | 11 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 10.7L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $61.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/05/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $31.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Paul Males | 0 |
| 36.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of seven months. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into sixth behind Keayang Kurki at this track over 2240m in a 3yo G1 F on December 13 at $151. Draws well and readied with a trial win so expecting a bright return.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 26.9L | $151.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/12/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:03.0 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $19.00 |
| 11/12 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 54.4L | $41.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/11/2025 | 62 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:04.4 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 13/09/2025 | 10 | No NR | $125,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 166.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/09/2025 | 46 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 18.7L | $3.70 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start won by 2.75 m (Fr3) at Ballarat (2:44.20) beating Keayang Tweetybird in on July 9 at $3 at the bell was leading 4.42. Draws for another good showing.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 09/07/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R | Josh Duggan | 2:03.6 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $3.20 |
| 4/12 | 24/06/2026 | 10 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/06/2026 | 15 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/05/2026 | 5 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.6 | 7 |
| 20.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/4 | 15/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 03/11/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 50.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Newberry
Stats
Comments
Last preparation only had 2 starts before going for a break. Returned to racing with a handy win by 1.4 m when quickly away, (Fr2) at Echuca (2:43.20) beating Poppy Popstar in on July 7 at $8.50 at the bell was leading 4.1. Strips fitter and may feature again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/07/2026 | 90 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | John Newberry | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $8.50 |
| 9/9 | 08/04/2026 | 14 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 150.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/10 | 25/03/2026 | 114 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 2:01.3 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $5.00 |
| 1/2 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Grant Forrest | 0 |
| 172L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 01/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 54 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 73.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/2 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 19.7L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 22/11/2025 | 19 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Grant Forrest | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 129.2L | $61.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/11/2025 | 13 | NR up to 54 | $10,000.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $2.60 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
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Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into eleventh behind Iron Women at this track over 1720m on April 10 at $5. One of the primary contenders with her A-game.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Antti Ruokonen | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 303.1L | $5.00 |
| 10/11 | 28/03/2026 | 224 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 63.0L | $3.30 |
| 6/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 96.6L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 16/08/2025 | 10 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 217.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/08/2025 | 74 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 4/10 | 24/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 18.7L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 10/05/2025 | 30 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.60 |

Driver: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr5) over 1720m after racing wide at this track was 7th-18.4 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Unclad (2:09.70) on July 11 at $34. Before that 7th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track was 7th-10.92 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Howdy Mate (2:48.20) on July 4 at $34. This may be too tough.
Last Starts 0 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 17/07/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:02.2 | 6 |
| 11.7L | $3.00 |
| 9/9 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.4 | 5 |
| 18.7L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 04/07/2026 | 3 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/07/2026 | 4 | NR 56 to 65 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R | Nathan Jack | 1:59.2 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NR 69 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 14.9L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR 68 to 80 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $23.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/06/2026 | 5 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $51.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 17.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Comments
Last start 5th (10m) over 2190m at Maryborough, at the bell was 4th-10.7 beaten 13 m by Maestro (2:47.00) on July 13 at $5.50. Two runs back 3rd (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-10.45 beaten 7 m by Pinnie (2:45.00) in M on June 27 at $34. Place best.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 13/07/2026 | 16 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Michael Bellman | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 13.4L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/06/2026 | 17 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Michael Bellman | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 34.4L | $6.50 |
| 1/3 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/12 | 03/06/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $2.90 |
| 1/11 | 27/05/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | W | D K Douglas | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 20/05/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Rebecca Morrissey | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2.75 m second behind Unclad at this track over 1720m last start. Before that was beaten 2.75 metres second again at this track same class on June 27. Going well and is a leading contender.
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 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Lochie Cook | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $3.10 |
| 2/9 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $2.10 |
| 4/11 | 20/06/2026 | 10 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | James Herbertson | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 7.4L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 10/06/2026 | 10 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $4.80 |
| 3/11 | 31/05/2026 | 10 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/05/2026 | 159 | NR 52 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/3 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track was 5th-12 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Unclad (2:09.70) on July 11 at $17. At his previous start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 7th-17.85 beaten 14 m by Ijustcalledtosay (2:04.30) on July 4 at $51. Better than last start and can improve.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Jack Laugher | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | 0W/15.0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 14.7L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $16.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/06/2026 | 17 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Jack Laugher | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 77.1L | $13.00 |
| 1/12 | 03/06/2026 | 11 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $7.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/05/2026 | 3 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 25.5L | $4.60 |
| 7/7 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 8th-20.3 beaten 7 m by Unclad (2:09.70) on July 11 at $8. Showed ability the race before when he posted a big 7 m win as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Bendigo (2:39.20) beating Centurion Dream in on July 1 at $1.85 at the bell was leading 2.16. Among the players.
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 | 11/07/2026 | 10 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Tristan Larsen | 2:01.4 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 65 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R | Chris Alford | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $1.85 |
| 2/12 | 24/06/2026 | 11 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $2.40 |
| 5/10 | 13/06/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 15.9L | $5.50 |
| 4/11 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.2 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 1/3 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 |