Melton Race 1 - Happy Retirement Belinda Edwards Pace
BONA KHAN (4) is in terrific form having landed a winning a hat trick by coming form wider and digging deep to get home by a head here last week. Should enjoy a nice run from a more favourable starting position so could extend the winning streak. BREATHE EASY (3) is back from an eight-week let up but was racing consistently prior, placing in five of his last six outings. Came from this barrier to be beaten only 1.6m at this circuit and distance when last seen. Big chance. BETTORSWEETVICTORY (2) was a Bendigo winner last month and looks close to another success after placing in his last three outings, beaten 3.8m into second after racing parked here last time. Should get every chance from the ace draw. ALL THINGS SPICY (9) will be fitter for two outings off a spell, coming from this row to go under by 4.5m at this circuit and distance last time. Won the only other time he attempted this trip. Could peak. Tricky draw for BAYSTYLE (10) but his best form measures right up.

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr3) over 2180m after showing early pace at Stawell was 3rd-4.5 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Five Cent (2:44.00) on July 20 at $2.25. Before that was well back in the run when 5th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track beaten 4 m by Hurrikane Dusty (2:44.30) on July 15 at $31. Long win drought set to continue.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 20/07/2026 | 5 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $2.25 |
| 5/9 | 15/07/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $31.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Good run when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Bona Khan at Cranbourne over 1609m on July 5 at $2.15. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Janiebquick at this track over 1720m on July 10 at $4.50. Looks close to a win and is expected to feature from the inside draw.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 10/07/2026 | 5 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
| 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 |
| 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: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into tenth after being driven well back, behind Gunforhire at this track over 2240m on May 23 at $61. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Soho Hudson at this track over 1720m on May 29 at $6.50. Draws well and is likely to be there at the business end.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 29/05/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $6.50 |
| 10/10 | 23/05/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 24.3L | $61.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/12 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.90 |
| 2/7 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 51 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 22/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Ford
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by a head after showing early speed, (Fr6) at this track (1:24.60) beating Elleegant Lane in on July 15 at $2.80. Two runs back won by 2 m after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Cranbourne (1:56.30) beating Havadash Joh in on July 5 at $7.50 at the bell was leading 2. Can add to the winning streak.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 15/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 | |
| 1/9 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/06/2026 | 9 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 27.5L | $21.00 |
| 10/10 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 39.0L | $18.00 |
| 4/5 | 30/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | J N Quinlan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 23/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | J N Quinlan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at Geelong was 4th-2.87 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by The Final Dance (1:57.70) on July 17 at $7.50. Consider for exotics.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $7.50 |
| 8/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 16.7L | $11.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Karen Kendall
Stats
Comments
Mixing form recently. Last start was 3rd (Fr4) over 2180m after showing early speed at Kilmore, at the bell was 4th-8.31 beaten 1.75 m by Blazin By (2:42.60) on July 16 at $5.50. Before that beaten 12 metres, sixth at Ballarat over 1710m on July 9. This looks a sterner task.
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 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | K A Kendall | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | NR 46 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | K A Kendall | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | K A Kendall | 1:58.8 | 7 |
| 1.2L | $41.00 |
| 11/12 | 19/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | K A Kendall | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 28.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | K A Kendall | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | K A Kendall | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 36.1L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/05/2026 | 5 | 2-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | K A Kendall | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | K A Kendall | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chelsie O'Driscoll
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 1.2 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Keayang Viper at Terang over 2180m on July 12 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when a close second after a quick start, behind Fiction File at Geelong over 1609m on July 17 at $12. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 17/07/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chelsie O'driscoll | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/07/2026 | 3 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Chelsie O'driscoll | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 09/07/2026 | 9 | NR 46 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chelsie O'driscoll | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/06/2026 | 8 | NR 43 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Chelsie O'driscoll | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/06/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Annalise Scott | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
| 8/10 | 12/06/2026 | 165 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 23.2L | $16.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 2180m at Kilmore, at the bell was 8th-15.82 beaten 5 m by Blazin By (2:42.60) on July 16 at $19. Before that, 6th (Fr5) over 1790m after showing early pace at Warragul, beaten 20 m by Longtan Viper (2:09.10) on June 8 at $12. Capable of a good showing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/07/2026 | 38 | NR 45 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Riley Mitchell | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $19.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/06/2026 | 31 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 20.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 08/05/2026 | 149 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 28.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/3 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 10/12/2025 | 12 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $6.50 |
| 12/12 | 28/11/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Kate Gath | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 38.6L | $11.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Katie Lorraine at Cranbourne over 1609m on June 28 at $13. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind Janiebquick at this track over 1720m on July 10 at $5.50. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 10/07/2026 | 12 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 1710m at Ballarat was 7th-15.07 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Arzali Rockstar (2:03.70) on July 9 at $3.40. At his previous start 9th (Sr3) over 2240m at this track beaten 24 m by Some High (2:41.50) on June 26 at $10. With even luck he can measure right up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 09/07/2026 | 13 | NR 46 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $3.40 |
| 9/11 | 26/06/2026 | 15 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 24.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/06/2026 | 47 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $61.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/04/2026 | 18 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $2.15 |
| 1/4 | 07/04/2026 | 17 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | G F Webster | 2:03.2 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $1.33 |
| 1/6 | 21/03/2026 | 5 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | G F Webster | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $2.60 |
| 4/4 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | G F Webster | 0 |
| 24.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Austin Mifsud
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 1690m at Kilmore beaten 35 m by Majors Creek (2:04.30) on August 14 at $15. Cops a tricky draw and might need this run.
Last Starts 160 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 13/02/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.2 | 7 |
| 17.4L | $3.40 |
| 3/11 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/11 | 16/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.50 |
| 1/4 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/12 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.8 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 21/12/2025 | 20 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 42.9L | $2.40 |