Melton Race 6 - Swift Signs Pace
KITZBUHEL DELIGHT (2) has had three runs this prep without filling a placing. Was again unable to find the frame last start when he finished eighth over 2240m at this track, beaten 15 metres. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Meets a comparable field and he can take care of this line-up. SKIPPYS DELIGHT NZ (1) failed to flatter last time out when eighth, beaten 13 metres, over 2180m at Stawell. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Tackles a similar assignment and he can turn in a much better performance. MIDNIGHT MOJO (3) is in the mix following a respectable second at her most recent appearance over 1720m at this track. ROSBERG NZ (4) must be considered after he finished runner-up when resuming over 1720m at this track a week ago.

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
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Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2180m after showing early pace at Stawell, at the bell was 3rd-4.5 beaten 13 m by Five Cent (2:44.00) on July 20 at $2.25. The run previous was well back in the run when 5th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track, beaten 4 m by Hurrikane Dusty (2:44.30) on July 15 at $31. This looks a suitable assignment.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 25/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Brendan Barnes | 0 |
| 27.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 20/07/2026 | 5 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $2.25 |
| 5/9 | 15/07/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $31.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/07/2026 | 10 | NR 46 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 25.4L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/06/2026 | 3 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 24.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 26/06/2026 | 4 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 16.0L | $71.00 |
| 9/11 | 22/06/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 20.5L | $23.00 |
| 1/3 | 31/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brad Barnes | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
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Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track, beaten 15 m by Hurrikane Dusty (2:44.30) on July 15 at $4.60. The run before was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 1790m at Warragul, at the bell was 8th-9.5 beaten 6 m by Evileye (2:13.60) on June 8 at $4.80. Should be at peak fitness now and looks tough to beat from a nice draw.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 15/07/2026 | 37 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 15.7L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Talia Taugge | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 08/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $4.80 |
| 4/10 | 29/05/2026 | 195 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $6.50 |
| 5/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 15.3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 41.0L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/11/2025 | 18 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 33.7L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/10/2025 | 28 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 72.2L | $34.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
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Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fourth behind Janiebquick at this track over 1720m on July 10 at $18. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second behind Precious Belle at this track over 1720m on July 24 at $3.70. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $3.70 |
| 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 |
| 4/8 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 28.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leilani Justice
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Comments
Having his second run back from a spell. Solid effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 1720m at this track was 3rd-15.21 at the bell, beaten 12 m by War Zone (2:03.30) on July 24 at $5.50. Fitter and should play a big role.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 24/07/2026 | 118 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $5.50 |
| 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 |

Driver: Adam Shaw
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Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 5th (Fr4) over 1710m after showing early speed at Ballarat beaten 8 m by Springfield River (2:04.30) in 2yo on November 27 at $12. Might need some time.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 25/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Adam Shaw | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | A J Shaw | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/03/2026 | 18 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | A J Shaw | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 38.0L | $101.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/02/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | A J Shaw | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $4.20 |
| 4/10 | 12/02/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | A J Shaw | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 15.6L | $101.00 |
| 6/11 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | A J Shaw | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/01/2026 | 57 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A J Shaw | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 33.6L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | A J Shaw | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at Geelong was 5th-10.42 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Fiction File (1:54.30) on July 17 at $9.50. Two runs back posted a big 4 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (2:04.50) beating Bettorsweetvictory in on July 10 at $1.70 at the bell was leading 2.2. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.70 |
| 2/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $41.00 |
| 2/12 | 19/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $3.50 |
| 3/12 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 18.6L | $9.50 |
| 3/5 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 15/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
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Second up after running 6th (Fr2) over 1690m at Maryborough was 6th-8.9 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Cocosworld (2:07.00) in 3yo+ on July 13 at $23. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 13/07/2026 | 202 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Taylor Ford | 0 |
| 13.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/12 | 23/12/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/12/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 37.8L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/11/2025 | 33 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 29.5L | $51.00 |