Melton Race 2 - Betavet Mdn Trot
WAR DAN PHOENIX (1) has the hoof on the till after finishing runner-up in his last three outings, the last two from this barrier. Led and fought well to miss narrowly at Kilmore last week. Can break through. MISS MUSCLE (5) made an encouraging debut when she started favourite and fought well to go under narrowly as runner-up at Terang. Similar draw and is open to natural improvement. LEZAMA (3) is working towards a win having placed in his last two outings. Draws lower than in both of those attempts and should be hitting peak fitness now. PIPALICIOUS (6) was tackling stronger opposition at the end of last campaign but went close a few times earlier in the prep and was readied with a solid trial. MI BOW (2) is a long time maiden but has only once missed the placings in her last six starts and draws to be competitive again.

Driver: Nick Beale
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into second behind Majestic Yankee at this track over 2240m in a 3yo on July 10 at $4.20. Then a handy effort when a close second after showing early speed, behind Amira at Kilmore over 1690m in a 3yo on July 16 at $1.75. Could break through.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 16/07/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 2:07.6 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.75 |
| 2/7 | 10/07/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 22.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 05/07/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 2:06.4 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | 3YO | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | Nick Beale | 2:01.9 | 4 |
| 51.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/06/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:02.5 | 6 |
| 18.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | David Miles | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 27.7L | $34.00 |
| 3/3 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 101L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | K M Boddy | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 10 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Miss Kommunication at Cranbourne over 1609m on June 28 at $8. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Cloudy Canyon at Cranbourne over 2080m on July 5 at $5.50. Draws for another good showing.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:06.4 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/06/2026 | 3 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.3 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $8.00 |
| 9/12 | 25/06/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:05.0 | 7 |
| 41.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/06/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.4 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $4.40 |
| 2/11 | 03/06/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/05/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:06.7 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $2.25 |
| 3/6 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Just Me And You at Kilmore over 2180m on July 8 at $15. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Keayang Zia at Geelong over 1609m in a 4yo+ on July 17 at $4.33. Close to a win.
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 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:05.8 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.33 |
| 3/7 | 08/07/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:06.8 | 7 |
| 23.2L | $15.00 |
| 5/11 | 29/06/2026 | 188 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:03.9 | 1 |
| 24.1L | $21.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 13/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/12 | 23/12/2025 | 40 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:05.1 | 4 |
| 21.7L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/11/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | David Murphy | 2:02.4 | 2 |
| 269.6L | $126.00 |
| 11/12 | 31/10/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | David Murphy | 2:05.2 | 6 |
| 163.2L | $8.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Aspen Belle at Charlton over 2100m on July 6 at $11. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Amira at Kilmore over 1690m in a 3yo on July 16 at $7.50. May feature again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 16/07/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:07.6 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 06/07/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:05.3 | 3 |
| 23.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | 3YO | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | Ryan Sanderson | 2:01.9 | 6 |
| 27.6L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:02.5 | 4 |
| 30.1L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/06/2026 | 131 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:05.8 | 1 |
| 19.7L | $5.50 |
| 1/4 | 07/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | S J Rains | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S J Rains | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 06/02/2026 | 22 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:05.0 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $16.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old filly lining up for the second time. At debut good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 2180m at Terang was 4th-7.8 at the bell, beaten a head by Keayang Marcus (2:51.60) on July 12 at $1.90. Likely improver so could go one better.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 12/07/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:06.7 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.90 |
| 1/3 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 07/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Good | Bernadette Page | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run she 9th (Fr4) over 2150m after showing early pace at Bendigo, at the bell was leading 1.6m 2W well beaten by Pastor Dunbar (2:41.80) in 3-10yo on April 29 at $41. Looking for a good return.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 19/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 29/04/2026 | 9 | , 100K | $14,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 103.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/04/2026 | 4 | , 100K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/04/2026 | 22 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:04.7 | 7 |
| 38.4L | $1.35 |
| 2/10 | 25/03/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.70 |
| 8/11 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:02.5 | 2 |
| 55.8L | $4.40 |
| 2/11 | 05/03/2026 | 27 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:05.6 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $2.40 |
| 3/6 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at this track on July 10. Two runs back broke in score up and was out of position at the start 12th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track well beaten by Champagne Gemma (2:49.10) in 3yo+ on June 26 at $81. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.6 | 7 |
| 97.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/3 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | 10 0K | $14,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 106.2L | $81.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/06/2026 | 5 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.1 | 6 |
| 107.4L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/06/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Tyrone Abela | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $61.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/06/2026 | 159 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | John Caldow | 2:07.4 | 7 |
| 33.8L | $23.00 |
| 8/12 | 27/12/2025 | 4 | 10 0K | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 70.2L | $101.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Tyrone Abela | 0 |
| 97.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Marshall
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at Geelong was 5th-9.85 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Keayang Zia (2:05.80) in 4yo+ on July 17 at $19. Two runs back took no part at Cranbourne on June 28 over 1609m. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 17/07/2026 | 19 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:05.8 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $19.00 |
| 0/7 | 11/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Tyrone Abela | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 19.7L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 28/06/2026 | 236 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 2:02.3 | 6 |
| 430.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/11/2025 | 37 | NR 46 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:03.7 | 3 |
| 313.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/09/2025 | 84 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 128.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/07/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:04.2 | 3 |
| 93.4L | $13.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth at his last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten 25 metres behind Cee Cee In Paris at Menangle over 1609m G2 on July 4. Cloud measure right up with even luck.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 04/07/2026 | 11 | 3YO | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 25.5L | $71.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/06/2026 | 98 | NR up to 54 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 2:00.7 | 8 |
| 11.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 21.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 17/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 240.5L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 56 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 28.3L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/02/2026 | 164 | 3yo 2 WINsAlso eligible NR54 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 38.4L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 34L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 13/09/2025 | 10 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 58.7L | $34.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 2100m at Charlton, beaten 35 m by Aspen Belle (2:43.50) on July 6 at $26. Two runs back 8th (Sr4) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 30 m by Kickabarrel (2:48.60) on June 29 at $21. Not on current form.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 06/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:05.3 | 1 |
| 35.2L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 29/06/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.9 | 4 |
| 31.2L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:05.8 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 03/06/2026 | 111 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.4 | 4 |
| 16.4L | $31.00 |
| 2/4 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 17/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hates | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 425.8L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/02/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:00.5 | 7 |
| 146.6L | $34.00 |