Melton Race 3 - Melton City Council Pace
PRECIOUS BELLE NZ (6) continued her good form when beaten only 2m into third in a higher-graded race last start. Draws wider but was a Cranbourne winner three back so has been going well. Strong claims. HURRICANE HOOLY (5) scored a fighting win at Bendigo earlier this month and looks close to another success after placing in her last two outings, missing by a head two back before chasing along the sprint lane to get within 2.5m of the winner at Cranbourne last time. Go well again. BLUE MIKI (3) came from this barrier for another good showing at Geelong last week, adding to a series of top-four results. Proven at this circuit and distance. Contender. MIDNIGHT MOJO (8) showed improvement for fourth here last time and draws for a trail. Has won when third-up before so could progress further. ATOMIC GLORY (1) draws much better than last start and was racing consistently prior so could be competitive.

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 7th-14.12 beaten 17 m by Major Maurie (2:05.70) on July 16 at $8.50. Before that, 4th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 2nd-4.8 beaten 2.75 m by Spun Silver (2:06.90) on July 10 at $6.50. Can competitive from the ace draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 16/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 17.6L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 10/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 01/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | S J P O'sullivan | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $2.60 |
| 4/9 | 23/06/2026 | 8 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $31.00 |
| 2/11 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | NR 36 to 40 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/06/2026 | 18 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $71.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 2180m after showing early speed at Terang, at the bell was leading 1.4 beaten 6 m by Huxham Chubb (2:42.90) on July 12 at $12. Decent effort last start. Go well from a good draw.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 12/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/06/2026 | 21 | NR 43 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/06/2026 | 22 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |
| 5/11 | 18/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 44 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $3.80 |
| 2/9 | 12/05/2026 | 21 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 24.9L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 10/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 08/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | C J Slater | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
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Comments
Last start was well beaten into fourth after a quick start, behind The Final Dance at Geelong over 1609m on July 17 at $6.50. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 2200m after showing early speed at Ballarat, at the bell was 5th-6.62 beaten 2.25 m by Super Code (2:42.90) on July 9 at $2. Draws for another 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 17/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $3.90 |
| 4/10 | 25/06/2026 | 42 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $6.00 |
| 1/3 | 21/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/10 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $7.00 |
| 10/12 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 18.4L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 08/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
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Comments
Last start won by a neck after showing early speed, (Fr6) at this track (2:06.90) beating Aveiro in on July 10 at $4.33 at the bell was leading 4.8. Could be there at the business end again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 10/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 4/9 | 02/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/06/2026 | 121 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | T K Larsen | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $18.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 19/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 17.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 17/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:01.1 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1145m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 5 |
| 18.0L | $6.50 | |
| 7/10 | 31/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $8.50 |

Driver: Leilani Justice
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Comments
Solid performance when a close third behind Myrtle May at Maryborough over 1690m on July 13 at $6. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Tex Goes Bang at Cranbourne over 2080m on July 19 at $3.80. Among the chances.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 19/07/2026 | 6 | NR 42 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Jackie Barker | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/07/2026 | 5 | NR 43 to 48 | $5,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 27.4L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 01/07/2026 | 6 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | Jackie Barker | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 17.9L | $7.00 |
| 12/12 | 19/06/2026 | 56 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 40.4L | $81.00 |
| 1/3 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 48.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Ford
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Comments
Good performance when beaten by 5.5 m finishing fifth after being driven well back, behind Bona Khan at Cranbourne over 1609m on July 5 at $9. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing third behind Cool Story at this track over 2240m on July 15 at $5. Top chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 15/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/06/2026 | 11 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 17/06/2026 | 13 | NR 39 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Louis Emerson | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 25.2L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/05/2026 | 4 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Louis Emerson | 1:59.5 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joey Sharp
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Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 2240m at this track, beaten 12 m by Cool Story (2:47.80) on July 15 at $51. Before that 6th (Sr2) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 22 m by Foregone Conclusion (2:43.90) on July 2 at $26. Improvement needed.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 15/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Riley Mitchell | 2:00.6 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 02/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 22.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/06/2026 | 42 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 53.7L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/05/2026 | 12 | NMWL6M | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 52.5L | $101.00 |
| 9/11 | 03/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Soft | John Justice | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 59.3L | $34.00 |
| 11/12 | 24/04/2026 | 9 | NR 48 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Leilani Justice | 1:58.1 | 7 |
| 23.9L | $81.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 55.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 6th-7.8 beaten 6 m by Janiebquick (2:04.50) on July 10 at $18. At the start before was well back in the run when 5th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track, beaten 15 m by Some High (2:41.50) on June 26 at $61. Fitter again so could progress further.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $18.00 |
| 5/11 | 26/06/2026 | 72 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 15.7L | $61.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 31.1L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 15/04/2026 | 13 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 411.2L | $10.00 |
| 9/9 | 02/04/2026 | 13 | NR 45 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 251.7L | $1.90 |
| 1/10 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 12/03/2026 | 8 | NR 48 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 28.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Magri
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Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by a nose (Sr2) at this track (2:05.60) beating All Done Tara in 3yo on July 15 at $9.50. Two runs back broke in score up and was out of position at the start 6th (Fr7) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track beaten 40 m by Imagunnarestngo (2:47.00) in M on July 10 at $12. Tougher task here.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 15/07/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Magri | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 10/07/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Magri | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 37.7L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/07/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | David Magri | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | David Magri | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 25.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/11 | 15/06/2026 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | David Magri | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $16.00 |
| 9/9 | 31/05/2026 | 11 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | David Magri | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 39.5L | $101.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | David Magri | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | David Magri | 0 |
| 34L | $0.00 |