Melton Race 1 - Irt Graduation Series Trot Final
SOLOTREKK (1) produced a strong performance last time when he battled on bravely to just miss out over 1690m at Maryborough. Has the benefit of a good draw. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. REVERAND BOB (2) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 6 metres from the winner in second over 1690m at Kilmore. Has the benefit of a good draw. Facing a tougher assignment but he is capable of running another bold race. TIMMY WHIZ (10) must be considered after he finished third when resuming over 1690m at Kilmore nine days ago. MISTER DEVEREAUX (9) must be respected after scoring last start by 6 metres at Kilmore over 1690m.

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Back in form at the last couple of outings, two starts back won by a nose (Sr1) at Bendigo (2:01.70) beating Reverand Bob in on July 1 at $2.30 at the bell was 2nd-2.3. Last start just missed, good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr7) over 1690m at Maryborough was 5th-8.1 at the bell, beaten a head by Itz Classic Gold (2:08.90) in 3yo+ on July 13 at $3.90. Can bounce back to winning form.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 13/07/2026 | 12 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Jackie Barker | 2:02.7 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $3.90 |
| 1/10 | 01/07/2026 | 216 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | Jackie Barker | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
| 9/11 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 31.6L | $1.90 |
| 5/12 | 20/11/2025 | 365 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/2 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 20/11/2024 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 53.9L | $9.50 |
| 3/11 | 06/11/2024 | 12 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:02.1 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $4.40 |
| 2/3 | 13/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Solid performance when beaten by 2 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Itz Classic Gold at Maryborough over 1690m in a 3yo+ on July 13 at $2.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Mister Devereaux at Kilmore over 1690m in a 3yo+ on July 22 at $5.50. Has a low draw and will go well again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 22/07/2026 | 9 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 13/07/2026 | 12 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | James Herbertson | 2:02.7 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 01/07/2026 | 13 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | James Herbertson | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.15 |
| 1/8 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | James Herbertson | 2:02.6 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 04/06/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | James Herbertson | 2:07.4 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $1.65 |
| 3/6 | 29/05/2026 | 177 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Eddie Conroy | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 16.2L | $18.00 |
| 3/4 | 23/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Eddie Conroy | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 120.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rodney Petroff
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Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 3rd-5.1 beaten 10 m by Mister Devereaux (2:05.90) in 3yo+ on July 22 at $26. Two runs back 4th (Fr6) over 1690m at Maryborough was 4th-5.8 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Itz Classic Gold (2:08.90) in 3yo+ on July 13 at $41. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 22/07/2026 | 9 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Rodney Petroff | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/07/2026 | 15 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Rodney Petroff | 2:02.7 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/06/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Petroff | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 18/06/2026 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Rodney Petroff | 2:02.6 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 03/06/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Rodney Petroff | 2:03.4 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $2.80 |
| 4/7 | 26/05/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Rodney Petroff | 2:03.3 | 4 |
| 14.6L | $2.20 |
| 4/4 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rodney Petroff | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 27/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fred Spiteri | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
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Last start tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head (Fr2) at Maryborough (2:08.90) beating Solotrekk in 3yo+ on July 13 at $15 at the bell was 3rd-4. In fine form and looks a serious player again.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 13/07/2026 | 19 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Liam Older | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $71.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/06/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/06/2026 | 9 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 47.5L | $101.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/06/2026 | 52 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Soft | Liam Older | 2:08.4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/3 | 24/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 26/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 10/04/2026 | 88 | , 100K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:03.6 | 1 |
| 124.9L | $101.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1710m at Ballarat beaten 14 m by Champagnes (2:07.70) in M on July 29 at $41. Two runs back 3rd (Fr6) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 3rd-8.41 beaten 5 m by Kyvalley Jenny (2:06.60) on July 22 at $26. Will find this tough.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | Liam Older | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $41.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/07/2026 | 9 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/07/2026 | 255 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 31/10/2025 | 5 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:03.7 | 2 |
| 182.4L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 26/10/2025 | 13 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | W | Michael Bellman | 2:03.8 | 0 |
| 195.9L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/10/2025 | 5 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:04.5 | 0 |
| 130.6L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/10/2025 | 11 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 26.7L | $23.00 |
| 2/2 | 14/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | B C Angove | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | C Angove | 0 |
| 22L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1690m at Kilmore was 5th-8.59 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Mister Devereaux (2:05.90) in 3yo+ on July 22 at $9.50. Before that, was well back in the run when 6th (Fr4) over 2200m after being wide early at Ballarat was 7th-14.6 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Paris Kay (2:44.20) on July 9 at $21. Genuine threat on her best form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 22/07/2026 | 13 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $9.50 |
| 6/10 | 09/07/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/06/2026 | 35 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.7 | 7 |
| 78.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/05/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:06.7 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | T H Mcguigan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | T H Mcguigan | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
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Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 2190m at Shepparton, at the bell was 7th-16.98 beaten 1.1 m by Hold That Magic (2:47.70) on July 21 at $6. Top chance in this line-up.
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 | 21/07/2026 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:03.2 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/07/2026 | 11 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Tristan Larsen | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/07/2026 | 42 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:03.4 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/05/2026 | 14 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:05.5 | 7 |
| 95.5L | $61.00 |
| 7/11 | 07/05/2026 | 237 | NR 42 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:03.1 | 6 |
| 27.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | T K Larsen | 0 |
| 14.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 12/09/2025 | 12 | NR 46 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.2 | 6 |
| 42.7L | $15.00 |

Driver: Emmett Brosnan
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Comments
Last start won by 6 m after showing early speed, (Fr6) at Kilmore (2:05.90) beating Reverand Bob in 3yo+ on July 22 at $9 at the bell was leading 2.15. Racing well and rates highly on the latest effort.
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 | 22/07/2026 | 9 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/07/2026 | 19 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Emmett Brosnan | 2:02.7 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 24/06/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 2:02.5 | 5 |
| 18.2L | $1.30 |
| 2/9 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/06/2026 | 160 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 2:04.3 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/5 | 30/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 38L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/12 | 27/12/2025 | 4 | 10 0K | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 25.3L | $19.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
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Comments
Having his second run back from a spell. Solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 8th-17.44 beaten 9 m by Mister Devereaux (2:05.90) in 3yo+ on July 22 at $4.20. Can win with even luck.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 22/07/2026 | 84 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $4.20 |
| 1/3 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 42.3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 29/04/2026 | 9 | , 100K | $14,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 57.7L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/04/2026 | 149 | , 100K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
| 11/12 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 123.4L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/11/2025 | 19 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:02.5 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/10/2025 | 13 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | W | Ewa Justice | 2:03.8 | 0 |
| 70.8L | $26.00 |