Melton Race 4 - Hygain Edge Trot
STEADY DREAM (3) could only manage to finish seventh at her latest appearance over 2240m at this track, a poor reflection on her short quote. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Meets some strong opposition this time but she has the ability to test this field. AT THE DISTANCE (5) was in the money two runs ago then went well again last time over 2080m at Cranbourne, finishing 2 metres from the winner in second. Must raise the bar but a big run is on the cards. MAJESTIC CHARMA (10) won two starts ago then things went wrong last start when she broke and finished a distant last over 2200m at Ballarat. Will need an ounce of luck to slot in from this tricky draw. Live chance in a similar assignment. ARZALI (4) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 2240m at this track.

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 32 days ago at Maryborough over 2190m, before that 7th (Fr2) over 2180m after showing early pace at Kilmore beaten 40 m by Sonnyboy (2:49.30) on June 18 at $51. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 19/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Jeremy Quinlan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/11 | 29/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 35.8L | $151.00 |
| 7/11 | 18/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Jeremy Quinlan | 2:05.0 | 2 |
| 38.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 19.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | Jeremy Quinlan | 2:02.9 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 2:02.6 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/05/2026 | 9 | 0-2 WINs | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:02.2 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | J Quinlan | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ross Graham
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2080m at Cranbourne was leading by 0.7 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Mista Walker (2:38.20) on July 19 at $9.50. Before that, 4th (Fr1) over 2080m at Cranbourne, beaten 70 m by Majestic Charma (2:36.80) on July 5 at $6.50. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:02.4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 05/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 67.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/12 | 26/06/2026 | 12 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/06/2026 | 3 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:00.3 | 7 |
| 17.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/06/2026 | 11 | NR 44 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:01.2 | 7 |
| 1.2L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $101.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 0m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 15/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Craig Demmler
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Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to her best. Last start 7th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 7th-10.58 beaten 11 m by Shezalover (2:55.80) on July 24 at $2.20. The run prior 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at Geelong well beaten by Fling It Rainbow (2:01.50) on July 17 at $2.70. Leading contender and expected to atone.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Craig Demmler | 2:06.3 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $2.20 |
| 6/6 | 17/07/2026 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Craig Demmler | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 112.1L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Craig Demmler | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Craig Demmler | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $7.50 |
| 5/11 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | 2-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Craig Demmler | 2:00.4 | 7 |
| 17.2L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Craig Demmler | 2:01.6 | 4 |
| 105.7L | $26.00 |
| 3/4 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | J A Tubbs | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track was 3rd-8.37 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Phoenix Rex (2:51.40) on July 24 at $26. At the run before was well back in the run when 10th (Fr6) over 2180m at Stawell, beaten 75 m by Rastamon (2:45.60) on July 20 at $26. Should strip fitter and play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 24/07/2026 | 4 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:03.1 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 20/07/2026 | 557 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:02.3 | 6 |
| 73.4L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Riley Pace | 0 |
| 43.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Brendan Barnes | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/11 | 09/01/2025 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/01/2025 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/12/2024 | 321 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.3 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $7.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/02/2024 | 45 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | C A Alford | 2:00.7 | 7 |
| 181.7L | $151.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2 m second behind Mista Walker at Cranbourne over 2080m last start. Before that was beaten a head second at Shepparton over 2190m same class on July 14. Rates highly and can 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.4 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $3.90 |
| 2/10 | 14/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:04.2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 08/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:04.7 | 3 |
| 20.2L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/06/2026 | 12 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.2 | 6 |
| 26.9L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/06/2026 | 3 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | NR 44 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 4/5 | 11/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 04/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Miles
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track well beaten by Miss Muscle (2:49.10) on July 24 at $12. Two runs back 2nd (Fr1) over 1690m after showing early pace at Kilmore, at the bell was leading 6.43 beaten a nose by Amira (2:14.00) in 3yo on July 16 at $1.75. Facing a testing assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 24/07/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 119.0L | $12.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Tristan Larsen
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Kilmore (2:06.60) beating Moonshine Louie in on July 22 at $4 at the bell was leading 4.54. In form now and can go on with it.
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 | 22/07/2026 | 21 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/07/2026 | 26 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | Joey Sharp | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 38.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/9 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 2:01.4 | 6 |
| 43.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/11 | 29/05/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 24.4L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $15.00 |
| 1/4 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Oliver Kite | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 8 days ago at Ballarat over 2200m, and two back 6th (Fr2) over 2100m at Geelong beaten 22 m by Kyvalley Anthony (2:39.40) on July 17 at $11. Must do a lot more.
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 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 61.4L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/07/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 22.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:04.7 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 26/06/2026 | 204 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 13/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 04/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 190.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/11/2025 | 28 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | David Murphy | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 39.4L | $34.00 |

Driver: Jeremy Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Resumes today. At the latest first-up run failed to finish when she ran at Menangle on January 13 over 2300m. This run will do her the world of good.
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 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Good | Jeremy Quinlan | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 19/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Jeremy Quinlan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 21/04/2026 | 42 | NR up to 52 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | S L Pearce | 1:58.0 | 9 |
| 19.4L | $61.00 |
| 12/12 | 10/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $9,800.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | S L Pearce | 1:59.2 | 0 |
| 309.2L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/02/2026 | 14 | 3yo 2 WINsAlso eligible NR54 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | S L Pearce | 1:59.5 | 8 |
| 90.5L | $81.00 |
| 12/12 | 10/02/2026 | 28 | No NR | $9,800.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | S L Pearce | 1:58.6 | 0 |
| 320.3L | $61.00 |
| 0/11 | 13/01/2026 | 133 | No NR | $9,800.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | S L Pearce | 1:58.4 | 0 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 2:01.2 | 0 |
| 146.6L | $13.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well beaten after breaking at Ballarat on July 23. Showed ability the outing before when she won by 5.5 m (Fr4) at Cranbourne (2:36.80) beating Whats The Tea in on July 5 at $6 at the bell was leading 4.4. Sure to go well.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 23/07/2026 | 18 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 278.2L | $3.60 |
| 1/6 | 05/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.2 | 7 |
| 108.6L | $1.60 |
| 5/6 | 12/06/2026 | 36 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 41.1L | $2.30 |
| 3/11 | 07/05/2026 | 158 | NR 42 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.1 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $3.10 |
| 2/3 | 19/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.9 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.80 |
| 7/7 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | G Batsakis | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |