Melton Race 2 - Benstud Standardbreds Pace
TALISKER SKIPPER (11) went back last start and didn't measure up when 40 metres from the winner in eighth at Kilmore over 1690m. Has failed to fire since he was in the placings at Kilmore on July 2. Draws out a little on the second line and may need luck at some point. Has the ability to find the winners' list. TEX GOES BANG (10) finished fourth last start over 1720m at this track, beaten 14 metres, after a good win at Cranbourne the run prior. Not drawn to best so may need a 10/10 drive. Certainly cannot be faulted after that last effort. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. AVEIRO (1) has to come into calculations on the back of some strong recent form, most recently when third at this track over 1720m. Must be included. HURRICANE HOOLY (2) disappointed last time when ninth over 1720m at this track. Can atone.

Driver: Lauren White
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1720m at this track was 6th-21.49 at the bell, beaten 14 m by War Zone (2:03.30) on July 24 at $11. Best form should see him 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 24/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 14.4L | $11.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr1) over 1690m at Shepparton was 5th-8.29 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Bet Sheza Lady (2:06.30) on July 21 at $34. Two runs back came from midfield and won by a head as favourite (Sr1) at Bendigo (2:39.40) beating Salsboy in on April 8 at $3.50 at the bell was 9th-12.68. Open to plenty of improvement.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 21/07/2026 | 104 | NR 47 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 01/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $4.80 |
| 6/8 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 18/03/2026 | 2 | NR 43 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $3.20 |
| 4/9 | 16/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $3.50 |
| 4/5 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leilani Justice
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 7th (Sr1) over 2200m at Ballarat was 8th-11.21 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Foregone Conclusion (2:46.80) on July 23 at $17. Showed ability the race before when he won by a head after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (2:06.50) beating Iamawingate in on July 15 at $4.60. Capable of far better.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 23/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/07/2026 | 6 | NR 41 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
| 3/7 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $4.80 |
| 3/10 | 02/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/06/2026 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Leilani Justice | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 14/06/2026 | 9 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:00.4 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $16.00 |
| 2/3 | 12/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 45.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr1) over 2180m after showing early speed at Kilmore was 4th-5.75 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Mason Jolie (2:39.20) on July 22 at $81. Before that 8th (Fr3) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 8th-13.69 beaten 11 m by Asmileandawinx (2:02.20) on July 8 at $81. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 17.9L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 08/07/2026 | 187 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $81.00 |
| 2/5 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/11 | 02/01/2026 | 22 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 29.6L | $126.00 |
| 12/12 | 11/12/2025 | 28 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 45.3L | $61.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/11/2025 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 90.4L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/10/2025 | 27 | NR 42 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $14.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 0m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glenn Bull
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr6) over 1690m after showing early pace at Kilmore beaten 30 m by Archaa (2:01.30) on July 22 at $61. Before that 6th (Sr1) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 7 m by Freak Out (2:45.10) on June 18 at $16. Will not find this easy. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 22/07/2026 | 34 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 31.8L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/06/2026 | 3 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Glenn Bull | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/06/2026 | 11 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/06/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Hannah Parish | 2:01.8 | 5 |
| 19.7L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 20/12/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Gath
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1690m at Shepparton was 4th-7.89 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Bet Sheza Lady (2:06.30) on July 21 at $61. Two runs back 4th (Fr1) over 2160m at Echuca, at the bell was 5th-8.3 beaten 11 m by Luverboy (2:42.90) on July 7 at $6.50. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | NR 47 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Matthew Gath | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $61.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Matthew Gath | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 30/06/2026 | 6 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Matthew Gath | 2:01.8 | 7 |
| 13.9L | $8.00 |
| 1/11 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Matthew Gath | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $8.50 |
| 5/11 | 17/06/2026 | 8 | NR 39 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Matthew Gath | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $14.00 |
| 4/12 | 09/06/2026 | 5 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Gath | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Brian Gath | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 14/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Louis Emerson | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 6th-9.16 beaten 7 m by Breathe Easy (2:04.00) on July 24 at $23. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at Geelong, at the bell was 4th-2.87 beaten 5.5 m by The Final Dance (1:57.70) on July 17 at $7.50. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $23.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track was 8th-26.65 at the bell, beaten 14 m by War Zone (2:03.30) on July 24 at $19. Two runs back 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. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 24/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $19.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: David Miles
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 8th (Fr4) over 1690m at Kilmore beaten 40 m by Archaa (2:01.30) on July 22 at $5. The start before 6th (Fr4) over 1690m after being wide early at Shepparton, at the bell was 2nd-3.98 beaten 14 m by Foregone Conclusion (2:03.10) on July 14 at $4.33. This looks a suitable assignment.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 22/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Kaitlin Beale | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 41.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Kaitlin Beale | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $4.33 |
| 2/10 | 02/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Kaitlin Beale | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 24/06/2026 | 12 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 12/06/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $23.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/06/2026 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Nick Beale | 2:01.8 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $2.90 |
| 4/9 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | K M Boddy | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Kaitlyn Boddy | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |