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Melton Race 8 - Australian Pacing Gold Pace

HITTHEROADJACK NZ (5) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 9 metres from the winner in second over 2240m at this track. Finds a suitable assignment and can grab a well-deserved win. KARTIARE (7) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 8 metres from the winner in fourth over 1609m at Menangle. Has to contend with a very wide draw. This doesn't look as hard so he is sure to prove tough to beat. FERRIGNO (3) is better than his last-start seventh over 2180m at Stawell. PESCI (6) is worth some thought after his last-start sixth over 1720m at this track on June 13.

Race Time:11:24 AM

Friday, July 31, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:2240m

Magic Mike Nz (1)6400987678

Trainer: Joanne Justice (Harkness)12 mths 181: 13-30-26

Driver: Leilani Justice

9 yo B G

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: CAFE GIRL (NZ)

Stats

Career181: 13-30-26

LTS$202,583.00

BMR1:54.32

TS88: 5-8-12

Win %7.18%

Place %38.12%

Comments

Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track beaten 25 m by Precious Belle (2:03.40) on July 24 at $81. Before that was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 2240m at this track, beaten 12 m by Cool Story (2:47.80) on July 15 at $51. Not keen.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/9	24/07/2026	9	NR up to 45	$5,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Joey Sharp	1:55.4	7	1. Precious Belle NZ 2. Midnight Mojo 3. Blue Miki	27.0L	$81.00
7/8	15/07/2026	13	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Riley Mitchell	2:00.6	7	1. Cool Story 2. Goodtime Mae 3. Precious Belle NZ	12.9L	$51.00
6/10	02/07/2026	6	NR up to 50	$8,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Joey Sharp	2:01.0	2	1. Foregone Conclusion NZ 2. Talisker Skipper 3. Freak Out	22.0L	$26.00
7/8	26/06/2026	42	NR up to 59	$6,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Leilani Justice	1:53.1	1	1. Bettor Beach 2. Morris Brown 3. Fiction File	53.7L	$81.00
8/9	15/05/2026	12	NMWL6M	$8,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Leilani Justice	1:55.8	1	1. Zenario 2. Frugal Fare 3. Donmaro NZ	52.5L	$101.00
9/11	03/05/2026	9	NR up to 55	$10,000.00	Shepparton	2190m	Soft	John Justice	1:57.6	4	1. All Over It 2. Hellovatime 3. Wicked Wizard	59.3L	$34.00
3/7	31/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	Leilani Justice		0	1. Hello Possums 2. Aveiro 3. Magic Mike NZ	12.6L	$0.00
6/9	10/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	R Mitchell		0	1. Dynamitedan 2. Letsstartinheaven 3. Willows Girl	55.8L	$0.00

Ubetta Knot (2)705677x375

Trainer: Scott Ewen (Cranbourne)12 mths 59: 5-9-6

Driver: Michael Bellman

6 yo B BR M

Sire: BETTORS DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: CHRISTIANS DAUGHTER (NZ)

Stats

Career59: 5-9-6

LTS$53,740.00

BMR1:55.20

TS29: 2-5-2

Win %8.47%

Place %33.90%

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1720m at this track beaten 22 m by Keayang Payton (2:02.00) on July 25 at $5.50. Two runs back 7th (Fr6) over 2080m after showing early speed at Cranbourne was 2nd-2.4 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Galaxy Lass (2:33.70) on July 19 at $34. Must do a lot more.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/7	25/07/2026	6	0W/15 0K stake	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:54.1	4	1. Keayang Payton 2. Dressed In Gold NZ 3. Asmileandawinx	22.9L	$5.50
7/9	19/07/2026	9	NR 54 to 59	$6,000.00	Cranbourne	2080m	Neutral	Scott Ewen	1:58.9	6	1. Galaxy Lass 2. Kiss Me Mini NZ 3. Bulletproof Kid	8.9L	$34.00
3/7	10/07/2026	161	$5000 last 4 starts	$8,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Scott Ewen	1:53.9	2	1. Le Belle Bijoux 2. Leavemeout 3. Ubetta Knot	16.2L	$71.00
7/9	30/01/2026	7	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Scott Ewen	1:54.0	2	1. Timbimboo NZ 2. Odin 3. Celestial Zodiac	34.1L	$34.00
7/8	23/01/2026	7	NR up to 65	$7,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Scott Ewen	1:56.5	5	1. Bringsusjoy 2. Ruby Wingate 3. Scheming	7.7L	$23.00
6/10	16/01/2026	13	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Scott Ewen	1:56.5	6	1. Montana Pride 2. My Little Bo 3. Can Be A Ruebe NZ	12.0L	$51.00
3/4	25/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	Scott Ewen		0	1. Louie Lou I NZ 2. Kartiare 3. Ubetta Knot	8.5L	$0.00
1/4	03/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Scott Ewen		0	1. Ubetta Knot 2. Wild Card NZ 3. Roylance	6L	$0.00

Ferrigno (3)6434252x27

Trainer: John Justice (Toolern Vale)12 mths 59: 7-9-7

Driver: Ewa Justice

5 yo B H

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: LISLASS (NZ)

Stats

Career59: 7-9-7

LTS$61,180.00

BMR1:53.70

TS28: 2-4-2

Win %11.86%

Place %38.98%

Comments

Last start 7th (Fr4) over 2180m at Stawell, beaten 35 m by Rocknroll Willow (2:41.70) on July 20 at $4.20. At the start before game effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 1609m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 6th-8.5 beaten 9 m by Lambro Mach (1:55.30) on July 5 at $10. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Has a low draw and further improved so expected to find best.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/7	20/07/2026	15	NR 55 to 64	$7,000.00	Stawell	2180m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:59.4	4	1. Rocknroll Willow 2. Our Ultimate Gracy NZ 3. Ranger Rick NZ	34.2L	$4.20
2/10	05/07/2026	183	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Cranbourne	1609m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:55.3	1	1. Lambro Mach 2. Ferrigno 3. Katie Lorraine	9.5L	$10.00
2/5	30/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	Ewa Justice		0	1. Son Of Mac NZ 2. Ferrigno 3. Ultimate Joy	0.2L	$0.00
2/5	03/01/2026	3	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Cranbourne	2080m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	2:01.0	3	1. Cee Cee Lou 2. Ferrigno 3. Clarenden Express	1.3L	$2.80
5/8	31/12/2025	12	0W/15 0K stake	$8,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Taylor Youl	1:56.2	2	1. My Little Bo 2. Steel Ruler 3. Popcornfriday	19.7L	$7.00
2/9	19/12/2025	13	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:53.9	4	1. Amphijet 2. Ferrigno 3. Platinum Jive NZ	2.8L	$4.60
4/10	06/12/2025	8	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:56.7	1	1. Curyo Gentleman 2. Kartiare 3. Herakles	6.9L	$3.90
4/9	11/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Ewa Justice		0	1. Golden Shooz 2. My Little Bo 3. Delightful Charm	22.9L	$0.00

Wotdidusaaay (4)77002x0x85

Trainer: C J Mizzi 12 mths 115: 17-12-15

Driver: Blake Pace

9 yo B G

Sire: TINTIN IN AMERICA (NZ)

Dam: WILLOW ROSENBERG (AUS)

Stats

Career115: 17-12-15

LTS$148,085.00

BMR1:56.09

TS42: 4-1-4

Win %14.78%

Place %38.26%

Comments

Didn't do much last start, hung in on scoring up, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr4) over 1710m at Ballarat, at the bell was 5th-7.46 beaten 9 m by Telemachus (2:01.50) on July 23 at $61. Before that 8th (Fr4) over 2180m after showing early pace at Kilmore, beaten 70 m by Clymenus (2:43.60) on July 16 at $41. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/8	23/07/2026	7	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Blake Pace	1:54.4	4	1. Telemachus 2. Angels Watching 3. Katunga Express	9.3L	$61.00
8/8	16/07/2026	329	NR up to 75	$8,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Blake Pace	2:00.8	4	1. Clymenus NZ 2. Springfield Affair 3. Hitch To His Star	72.5L	$41.00
1/6	07/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Blake Pace		0	1. Wotdidusaaay 2. Goodtime Libby 3. Give Dave A Wave	5.5L	$0.00
2/3	27/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m	Good	Blake Pace		0	1. Twisting By NZ 2. Wotdidusaaay 3. El Boston	0L	$0.00
10/10	21/08/2025	70	NR 57 to 64	$8,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Blake Pace	1:55.2	4	1. Curyo Gentleman 2. Emily Vincent 3. Plains In Heaven	110.7L	$7.00
2/10	12/06/2025	5	NR 55 to 62	$7,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Blake Pace	1:58.9	2	1. Twisting By NZ 2. Wotdidusaaay 3. Magic Mike NZ	3.5L	$9.00
11/12	07/06/2025	28	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Blake Pace	1:55.2	1	1. Saifa NZ 2. Mitzi Said 3. Kwick Sand	14.8L	$126.00
11/11	10/05/2025	8	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Blake Pace	1:55.8	1	1. Jilliby Illuminate NZ 2. Saifa NZ 3. Kwick Sand	15.6L	$41.00

Hittheroadjack Nz (5)4039860522

Trainer: D J Mullan (Melton)12 mths 162: 20-16-14

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan

9 yo B G

Sire: TERROR TO LOVE (NZ)

Dam: BLACKJACKY (NZ)

Stats

Career162: 20-16-14

LTS$179,991.00

BMR1:54.70

TS71: 4-5-3

Win %12.35%

Place %30.86%

Comments

Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Fairplay at this track over 2240m on July 18 at $41. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Most Exciting at this track over 2240m on July 25 at $34. Major player.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	25/07/2026	7	NR 60 to 71	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	S J P O'sullivan	1:54.5	4	1. Most Exciting 2. Hittheroadjack NZ 3. Keayang Sweetheart	9.4L	$34.00
2/8	18/07/2026	8	NR 67 to 77	$11,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	S J P O'sullivan	1:56.1	1	1. Fairplay 2. Hittheroadjack NZ 3. Thestatesman	9.8L	$41.00
5/7	10/07/2026	13	$5000 last 4 starts	$8,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	S J P O'sullivan	1:53.9	4	1. Le Belle Bijoux 2. Leavemeout 3. Ubetta Knot	26.0L	$21.00
4/6	07/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Ewa Justice		0	1. Wotdidusaaay 2. Goodtime Libby 3. Give Dave A Wave	12L	$0.00
11/11	27/06/2026	7	NR 60 to 71	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	S J P O'sullivan	1:55.4	1	1. Apollostorm 2. Le Cardinal 3. Keayang Payton	42.9L	$81.00
6/9	20/06/2026	7	NR 67 to 77	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	W	S J P O'sullivan	1:55.8	3	1. Big Sledge Hammer 2. Kartiare 3. Ozzie Corka	16.3L	$71.00
3/5	16/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Ewa Justice		0	1. Susan Is Her Name 2. Pre Eminant 3. Hittheroadjack NZ	10.6L	$0.00
8/11	13/06/2026	7	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:54.3	7	1. Clymenus NZ 2. Hugo Rocks 3. Thestatesman	22.0L	$101.00

Pesci (6)1271645x86

Trainer: S M Mcnaulty, J M Mcnaulty (Kooreh)12 mths 60: 12-8-13

Driver: James Herbertson

7 yo B H

Sire: SUNSHINE BEACH (USA)

Dam: OUR PRIMA REGAL (AUS)

Stats

Career60: 12-8-13

LTS$99,743.00

BMR1:53.40

TS21: 2-2-2

Win %20.00%

Place %55.00%

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 8th-14.39 beaten 17 m by Cigano (2:00.70) on June 13 at $34. At his previous start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track was 8th-16.7 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Soap And Bubbles (2:02.50) on May 30 at $41. This looks a suitable assignment.

Last Starts 47 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/8	13/06/2026	14	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:52.9	2	1. Cigano 2. Soap And Bubbles 3. Maxnjax	17.0L	$34.00
8/8	30/05/2026	92	NR 80 to 90	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:54.6	6	1. Soap And Bubbles 2. Keayang Wasabi 3. Sweet Ideal	16.5L	$41.00
2/4	11/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		James Herbertson		0	1. Soho Hudson 2. Pesci 3. Hungry Hippo	4L	$0.00
5/5	28/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	Nathan Cahir		0	1. Sweet Ideal 2. Hittheroadjack NZ 3. Tomahawk Bart	54.3L	$0.00
5/9	27/02/2026	13	NR up to 90	$20,000.00	Ararat	2195m	Neutral	Luke Dunne	1:55.9	3	1. Ata Rangi 2. Madigan 3. Madrigal NZ	8.3L	$8.00
4/8	14/02/2026	20	No NR	$30,000.00	Melton	1200m	Neutral	James Herbertson		3	1. Hi Manameisjeff NZ 2. Meteor Moth 3. Ghost Of Time	11.6L	$23.00
6/6	25/01/2026	15	NR 70 to 95	$12,000.00	Wedderburn	2555m	Neutral	James Herbertson	2:00.7	2	1. Crime Writer 2. Madigan 3. Curyo Gentleman	12.5L	$2.00
1/11	10/01/2026	21	1W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:54.5	3	1. Pesci 2. Royal Appointment 3. Rockin Gemma	3.9L	$2.40

Kartiare (7)x7x2x15254

Trainer: G J Quinlan, D J Quinlan (Drouin West)12 mths 16: 6-2-0

Driver: John Caldow

5 yo B G

Sire: BLING IT ON (AUS)

Dam: MISTY CULLEN (AUS)

Stats

Career16: 6-2-0

LTS$37,823.00

BMR1:56.44

TS5: 1-2-0

Win %37.50%

Place %50.00%

Comments

Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr10) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 6th-14.86 beaten 8 m by Wamboyneinamerica (1:50.50) in 4yo+ on July 18 at $14. Before that, 5th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 7th-14.81 beaten 12 m by Apollostorm (2:02.00) on July 4 at $23. Coming good it seems so worth following up.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/10	18/07/2026	14	0W/20K Stakes	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Blake Fitzpatrick	1:50.5	10	1. Wamboyneinamerica 2. Magic Joe 3. Ebony Karalta	8.2L	$14.00
5/9	04/07/2026	14	NR 67 to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:54.1	2	1. Apollostorm 2. Hoorah Philtra 3. Ozzie Corka	12.0L	$23.00
2/9	20/06/2026	14	NR 67 to 77	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	W	Chris Alford	1:55.8	2	1. Big Sledge Hammer 2. Kartiare 3. Ozzie Corka	0.1L	$1.90
5/10	06/06/2026	14	NR 67 to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:52.9	4	1. I Am The Storm 2. Odin 3. Perun NZ	12.9L	$15.00
1/11	23/05/2026	168	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:56.4	4	1. Kartiare 2. All Blazing Guns 3. Heatseeker	0.2L	$15.00
99/5	28/04/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	John Caldow		0	1. Hoorah Philtra 2. Dance Affair 3. Ollies The Boss	99L	$0.00
2/10	06/12/2025	95	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:56.7	3	1. Curyo Gentleman 2. Kartiare 3. Herakles	3.3L	$5.00