Melton Race 4 - Forty Winks Melton Pace
AVEIRO (4) should find this a bit easier than his latest solid effort when he chased along the spring lane to be beaten 4m. Came from the back row to miss by a neck as runner-up at this circuit and distance prior. Could break through here. HAVADASH JOH (3) showed good improvement when he came from this barrier to be beaten less than 2m as runner-up at Cranbourne last time. Fitter again third-up so could progress further. PICKLE IT (1) looks close to a win having come from wider barriers to place in his last three outings. Up in grade but should enjoy a nice run from the ace draw. TEX GOES BANG (7) draws wide but there was plenty of merit in the last-start win when he worked but proved too good by 2m at Cranbourne.

Driver: Taylor Ford
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Comments
Solid run when a close second after a quick start, behind Gozo Major at Cranbourne over 1609m on June 28 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Dot Ball at Cranbourne over 1609m on July 5 at $9. Bursting to win one.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/06/2026 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $3.80 |
| 7/8 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 32.7L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 23.4L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $4.80 |
| 5/6 | 19/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 0m | Taylor Ford | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 19/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | J N Quinlan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 8th-14.69 beaten 18 m by Caledonian Terra (2:47.80) on May 29 at $18. Before that was well back in the run when 6th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 40 m by Lenard Ess (2:46.20) on May 15 at $51. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 18.7L | $18.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | NR 46 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 38.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR 42 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 40.3L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/04/2026 | 91 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | D K Douglas | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $31.00 |
| 8/12 | 23/01/2026 | 23 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 31/12/2025 | 20 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | S T Sanderson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 19/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R T Sanderson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh after being driven well back, behind Precious Belle at Cranbourne over 2080m on June 28 at $3.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second behind Bona Khan at Cranbourne over 1609m on July 5 at $17. Progressing well. Fitter again so could go one better.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $17.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/06/2026 | 118 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $3.50 |
| 5/6 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 02/03/2026 | 17 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 31.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 13/02/2026 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.4 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 04/02/2026 | 17 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.6 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lauren White
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m fifth behind Bona Khan at this track over 1200m last start. Before that was beaten a neck second again at this track over 1720m same class on July 10. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 15/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Lauren White | 4 |
| 4.1L | $4.33 | |
| 2/9 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/10 | 03/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 18.9L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 19/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/06/2026 | 9 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Lang | 0 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 14/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | R J Gleeson | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at Geelong, beaten 23 m by The Final Dance (1:57.70) on July 17 at $101. Two runs back was well beaten after breaking at Redcliffe on May 21. Tested again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 17/07/2026 | 57 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Julian Attard | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 23.5L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 29/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 116.4L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 21/05/2026 | 10 | wins | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 93.9L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/05/2026 | 5 | Up to 1 LTW | $4,060.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 06/05/2026 | 6 | Up to 1 LTW | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 28.1L | $61.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | Up to 1 LTW | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/04/2026 | 13 | Up to 1 LTW | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 29.9L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 32.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 2080m after showing early pace at Cranbourne, at the bell was leading 3.7 beaten 7 m by Tex Goes Bang (2:34.40) on July 19 at $6.50. At the run before 10th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track was 7th-10.2 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Janiebquick (2:04.50) on July 10 at $81. Can do better.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 19/07/2026 | 9 | NR 42 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $6.50 |
| 10/10 | 10/07/2026 | 12 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/06/2026 | 9 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 13.9L | $11.00 |
| 9/12 | 19/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 22.9L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/06/2026 | 72 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/04/2026 | 5 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 17/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
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Comments
Last start tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 m when driven back in the field, (Fr3) held up early, at Cranbourne (2:34.40) beating Tommys Lookout in on July 19 at $8.50 at the bell was 2nd-3.7. Forward performance expected.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 19/07/2026 | 4 | NR 42 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $8.50 |
| 8/9 | 15/07/2026 | 6 | NR 41 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/07/2026 | 3 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | Liam Older | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/06/2026 | 4 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $16.00 |
| 7/11 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 03/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S O'sullivan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leilani Justice
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Comments
First up. At the last run he 9th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track, beaten 21 m by Popcornfriday (2:01.90) on March 28 at $126. Looks set for a bright return.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 30/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 23/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $126.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/03/2026 | 5 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $1.75 |
| 3/9 | 14/03/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 05/03/2026 | 6 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 32.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/12 | 19/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $21.00 |

Driver: Joey Sharp
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr1) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 40 m by Foregone Conclusion (2:43.90) on July 2 at $12. Before that, 5th (Fr5) over 1690m after showing early speed at Shepparton, at the bell was 5th-10.89 beaten 15 m by Postit Lafite (2:01.10) on June 23 at $11. May be worth another chance.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 02/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Riley Mitchell | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 37.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/11 | 23/06/2026 | 15 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $16.00 |
| 2/9 | 29/05/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 17/05/2026 | 11 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 28/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Samantha Brown | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |