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Melton Race 9 - Hyland Racing Colours Pace

VIVID DREAM NZ (2) scored a comfortable win when fresh from a layoff last start over 2080m at Cranbourne on July 19, finishing 9 metres ahead of his rivals. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Tackles a similar assignment and he can salute once again. BAYSTYLE (5) finished fifth at Ballarat two runs back then performed impressively last start, making up plenty of ground but being denied by a narrow margin over 1720m at this track. Meets a comparable field and he can figure in the finish. SHIFFRIN (7) finished third at this track last time. Consistent performer whose best form stacks up favourably so she must be included. HAPPENSTBABEACHBOY (4) found form and finished in the money two runs ago then came back to earth when he broke and 99th last start over 1710m at Ballarat, coming home from the winner. Must get things right but if he does a big run is on the cards.

Race Time:11:59 AM

Friday, July 31, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1720m

War Zone (1)1876752961

Trainer: Joseph Galea (Rockbank)12 mths 12: 2-2-0

Driver: Ewa Justice

3 yo B G

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: MOLLYS LUCKY STAR (USA)

Stats

Career12: 2-2-0

LTS$8,853.00

BMR1:55.30

TS1: 1-0-0

Win %16.67%

Place %33.33%

Comments

Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following July 17 run. Last start posted a big 12 m win after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (2:03.30) beating Rosberg in on July 24 at $23 at the bell was leading 10.47. This race will be harder than that win. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/9	24/07/2026	7	NR up to 45	$5,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:55.3	5	1. War Zone 2. Rosberg NZ 3. Aveiro	12.8L	$23.00
6/6	17/07/2026	57	NR up to 49	$5,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Julian Attard	1:57.7	6	1. The Final Dance 2. Lenard Ess 3. Caledonian Terra	23.5L	$101.00
5/5	29/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Redcliffe	1780m	Good	Jack Chapple		0	1. Bella Danza 2. Sports Bounty 3. Kyloan Queen	116.4L	$0.00
9/9	21/05/2026	10	wins	$6,200.00	Redcliffe	1780m	Neutral	Jack Chapple	1:58.2	1	1. Designer Jewel 2. Tiger Shirl NZ 3. Schooners	93.9L	$21.00
2/8	11/05/2026	5	Up to 1 LTW	$4,060.00	Albion Park	1660m	Neutral	Jack Chapple	1:56.5	1	1. Louminate 2. War Zone 3. Laceys Lass	8.6L	$8.50
5/8	06/05/2026	6	Up to 1 LTW	$6,260.00	Redcliffe	2040m	Neutral	Jack Chapple	2:00.0	5	1. Elka Angel 2. Mack Attack 3. Rainbow Feels	28.1L	$61.00
7/9	30/04/2026	7	Up to 1 LTW	$6,260.00	Albion Park	1660m	Neutral	Jack Chapple	1:56.7	6	1. Chinchaga Blaze 2. Mack Attack 3. Bettor Be Bodhi	9.6L	$23.00
5/8	26/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Redcliffe	1780m	Good	Jack Chapple		0	1. Miss Munch 2. Zorba Dan 3. Perfect Lou	32.2L	$0.00

Vivid Dream Nz (2)15x447x1

Trainer: Joe Pace (Harkness)12 mths 6: 2-0-0

Driver: Blake Pace

3 yo B C

Sire: DOWNBYTHESEASIDE (USA)

Dam: SECRET DREAM (NZ)

Stats

Career6: 2-0-0

LTS$9,380.00

BMR1:57.81

TS1: 0-0-0

Win %33.33%

Place %33.33%

Comments

Resumed from a 147-day break with a strong win a big 9 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Cranbourne (2:35.10) beating Hiltons Spirit in on July 19 at $1.50 at the bell was leading 6.1. Sure to be further improved and expected to go on with it.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	19/07/2026	147	0-1 WIN	$6,000.00	Cranbourne	2080m	Neutral	Adrian Pace	2:00.0	4	1. Vivid Dream NZ 2. Hiltons Spirit 3. Cyclone Jenni	9.4L	$1.50
1/6	07/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	Adrian Pace		0	1. Vivid Dream NZ 2. Smoken Heaven 3. Diamond Chipp	12.2L	$0.00
1/6	27/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m	Good	Adrian Pace		0	1. 0-Mikis Pleasure 2. Vivid Dream NZ 3. Savannah Breeze	0L	$0.00
7/7	22/02/2026	15	0-1 WIN	$6,000.00	Cranbourne	1609m	W	A Pace	1:57.5	2	1. Binalong Mate 2. Ears The Boss 3. Worth The Extra	176.9L	$1.55
4/6	07/02/2026	14	No NR	$20,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	A Pace	1:56.1	4	1. Co Captain 2. Knight Fury Dan 3. Mister Americano	8.6L	$17.00
4/8	24/01/2026	126	No NR	$20,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	A Pace	1:58.9	4	1. Signature Look 2. Knight Fury Dan 3. Thesting	8.9L	$10.00
5/6	20/09/2025	8	No NR	$20,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	A Pace	1:53.7	6	1. Letsstartinheaven 2. I Sea Red 3. Secret Service Agent NZ	19.7L	$15.00
1/10	12/09/2025	-	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	A Pace	1:57.8	5	1. Vivid Dream NZ 2. Jilliby Kymy Lou 3. Always On Safari	2.3L	$1.50

Cool Story (3)337950x117

Trainer: Ross Graham (Sutton Grange)12 mths 11: 2-0-2

Driver: James Herbertson

5 yo BR H

Sire: TELL ALL (USA)

Dam: ANTRIM BROMAC (NZ)

Stats

Career11: 2-0-2

LTS$9,110.00

BMR1:58.10

TS1: 1-0-0

Win %18.18%

Place %36.36%

Comments

Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1690m at Kilmore, beaten 45 m by The Last Trip (2:00.70) in 3yo+ on July 22 at $9.50. Two runs back won by 1.3 m as favourite (Sr1) at this track (2:47.80) beating Goodtime Mae in on July 15 at $1.60. Finding a few ahead of him.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/7	22/07/2026	7	10 0K	$8,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:54.9	2	1. The Last Trip 2. Aussie Jay Mac NZ 3. Sriracha	43.8L	$9.50
1/8	15/07/2026	14	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	2:00.6	1	1. Cool Story 2. Goodtime Mae 3. Precious Belle NZ	1.3L	$1.60
1/10	01/07/2026	190	4YO and older	$6,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	R	James Herbertson	1:58.1	2	1. Cool Story 2. Eebeebee 3. Woodville Flyer	13.5L	$2.70
1/7	22/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Ross Graham		0	1. Cool Story 2. Miss Doobee 3. Remmington	0L	$0.00
3/6	15/06/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Ross Graham		0	1. Delightful Miki 2. The Trawler 3. Cool Story	15L	$0.00
11/11	23/12/2025	6	MAIDEN	$8,000.00	Maryborough	2190m	Neutral	Ross Graham	1:58.4	5	1. Monaghan Boy 2. Dyganali 3. Rocknroll Cowboy	77.6L	$34.00
5/9	17/12/2025	16	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Ross Graham	1:56.0	6	1. Zappa 2. Five Cent 3. Rocknroll Cowboy	28.1L	$31.00
9/10	01/12/2025	19	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Maryborough	2190m	Neutral	James Herbertson	2:01.8	5	1. Riddlemethis 2. Fireside 3. One Last Belle	63.7L	$4.80

Happenstbabeachboy (4)0750457730

Trainer: Ashleigh Herbertson (Lexton)12 mths 31: 3-3-2

Driver: Liam Older

5 yo BR G

Sire: SUNSHINE BEACH (USA)

Dam: ITHAPPENSTBEAMETRO (AUS)

Stats

Career31: 3-3-2

LTS$17,645.00

BMR1:55.90

TS7: 0-0-1

Win %9.68%

Place %25.81%

Comments

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow behind Skyz Above at Ballarat over 1710m last start. Before that was beaten 2.25 metres third at this track over 1200m same class on July 15. Can turn things around.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
99/9	23/07/2026	8	NR up to 49	$5,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:56.6	2	1. Skyz Above 2. Like A Gazelle 3. Livermere	0.0L	$1.85
3/7	15/07/2026	5	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Melton	1200m	Neutral	James Herbertson		7	1. Bona Khan 2. Elleegant Lane 3. Happenstbabeachboy	2.2L	$2.60
7/10	10/07/2026	16	NR 48 to 52	$6,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Liam Older	1:56.5	6	1. Janiebquick 2. Bettorsweetvictory 3. All Things Spicy	15.5L	$51.00
7/8	24/06/2026	7	NR 45 to 50	$6,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:56.1	1	1. Will He Reign 2. Foregone Conclusion NZ 3. Swaywithsierra	16.9L	$4.80
5/8	17/06/2026	7	NR 45 to 50	$6,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:57.0	1	1. Tryx Vixen 2. Highview Hammer 3. Wingate Guy	6.5L	$8.00
4/12	10/06/2026	5	NR up to 49	$4,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:55.5	6	1. Tex Goes Bang 2. Blue Cannon 3. Divine Tilly	2.8L	$7.50
7/9	28/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	James Herbertson		0	1. Ultimate Joy 2. Our Angels Envy 3. Ollies Medal	10.5L	$0.00
1/4	16/11/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		J Herbertson		0	1. Happenstbabeachboy 2. Howsweetthesound 3. Loulou Boy	0L	$0.00

Baystyle (5)21112952

Trainer: Geoff Webster (Bannockburn)12 mths 8: 3-3-0

Driver: Lochie Cook

2 yo B G

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: MISS ATLANTA (AUS)

Stats

Career8: 3-3-0

LTS$24,477.00

BMR1:56.90

TS3: 1-1-0

Win %37.50%

Place %75.00%

Comments

Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Sr3) over 1720m at this track was 7th-11.8 at the bell, beaten a head by Breathe Easy (2:04.00) on July 24 at $3.50. Nice effort last time. Top chance in this line-up.

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	15	NR 48 to 52	$6,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Lochie Cook	1:56.0	3	1. Breathe Easy 2. Baystyle 3. Bona Khan	0.2L	$3.50
2/4	20/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Geelong	1609m		Lochie Cook		0	1. Fantasy Flight 2. Baystyle 3. Zav Dan	0L	$0.00
5/9	09/07/2026	13	NR 46 to 49	$5,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:56.4	7	1. Arzali Rockstar 2. Fiction File 3. Monsieur Flamel	12.5L	$3.40
9/11	26/06/2026	15	NR 48 to 52	$6,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Lochie Cook	1:56.1	3	1. Some High 2. Asmileandawinx 3. Janiebquick	24.0L	$10.00
2/8	11/06/2026	47	No NR	$20,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Lochie Cook	1:54.7	3	1. Comeandsee 2. Baystyle 3. Some High	5.9L	$61.00
1/9	25/04/2026	18	No NR	$16,000.00	Globe Derby	1800m	Neutral	Danielle Hill	2:00.5	2	1. Baystyle 2. Spirit Of Kezza 3. South Aussie Star	5.9L	$2.15
1/4	07/04/2026	17	No NR	$3,500.00	Mount Gambier	1780m	Neutral	G F Webster	2:03.2	4	1. Baystyle 2. Lambro Louella 3. Remarli	3.2L	$1.33
4/4	03/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	G F Webster		0	1. Gocciadoro 2. Jacwill Kid 3. Couttas Law	24.8L	$0.00

Artist (6)161x77690x

Trainer: B J Dooley (Allendale)12 mths 13: 3-0-0

Driver: Kerryn Manning

4 yo B G

Sire: HES WATCHING (USA)

Dam: PASTELS (AUS)

Stats

Career13: 3-0-0

LTS$14,938.00

BMR1:55.10

TS4: 1-0-0

Win %23.08%

Place %23.08%

Comments

Resumes today. At the latest first-up run was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at Cranbourne beaten 24 m by Starlight Sass (1:56.40) on September 21 at $13. Maybe later.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/4	19/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		Neil Mccallum		0	1. Plains In Heaven 2. Maxbeca 3. Roman Scrittore	0L	$0.00
10/12	26/11/2025	19	No NR	$15,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	1:54.6	5	1. Ollies The Boss 2. Miki Sing 3. Soho The Real Deal	35.2L	$151.00
9/10	07/11/2025	6	No NR	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Fast	Anthony Butt	1:55.6	4	1. Sao Paulo Simba 2. Coastal Drive 3. New Shuffle	46.8L	$151.00
6/11	01/11/2025	8	NR up to 55	$8,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Rebecca Bartley	1:54.3	5	1. Test Of Fire 2. Anakin 3. Katunga Express	26.4L	$23.00
7/8	24/10/2025	33	NR up to 48	$9,790.00	Wagga	2270m	Fast	Jack Laugher	1:57.4	6	1. Fourth Response 2. Maginot Line 3. Island Yankee	16.9L	$15.00
3/3	20/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Geelong	1609m		Anthony Butt		0	1. Sweet Ideal 2. Mister Americano 3. Artist	17L	$0.00
7/7	21/09/2025	177	NR 50 to 55	$8,000.00	Cranbourne	1609m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	1:56.4	6	1. Starlight Sass 2. Love A Belle 3. Justlikedave	24.1L	$13.00
1/9	28/03/2025	4	NR up to 47	$9,790.00	Wagga	1740m	Neutral	Rebecca Bartley	1:55.1	5	1. Artist 2. Royle Blood 3. Yankee Babe	7.0L	$1.55

Shiffrin (7)163826113

Trainer: Andy Gath (Long Forest)12 mths 9: 3-1-2

Driver: Kate Gath

3 yo B F

Sire: CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (USA)

Dam: RETURN TO ME (NZ)

Stats

Career9: 3-1-2

LTS$10,450.00

BMR1:56.47

TS3: 0-0-2

Win %33.33%

Place %66.67%

Comments

Last start good run when 3rd (Sr1) over 2240m after racing wide at this track was leading by 4.6 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Bettor Punter (2:45.30) on July 10 at $4. Two runs back won by 1.4 m (Sr3) at Geelong (1:57.30) beating Janiebquick in on July 3 at $4.20 at the bell was 2nd-3.02. Decent effort last start. Right in the calculations.

Last Starts 20 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	10/07/2026	7	0-3 WINs (NR55)	$6,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:58.8	1	1. Bettor Punter NZ 2. Frosty Drop 3. Shiffrin	6.4L	$4.00
1/10	03/07/2026	14	NR up to 49	$5,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:57.3	3	1. Shiffrin 2. Janiebquick 3. Talkbabytalk	1.4L	$4.20
1/12	19/06/2026	7	NR up to 49	$4,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:56.5	4	1. Shiffrin 2. Janiebquick 3. Ifyoulovemeletmego	4.4L	$3.90
6/7	12/06/2026	7	NR up to 55	$6,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:54.3	1	1. Tactically Perfect NZ 2. Matriarch Daisy 3. Tappy	16.0L	$8.50
2/10	05/06/2026	22	NR 46 to 50	$6,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:57.4	2	1. Talkbabytalk 2. Shiffrin 3. Woodlea Diego NZ	2.5L	$3.80
8/10	14/05/2026	20	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:57.3	3	1. Sportsbou 2. Affamato 3. Caledonian Ranger	14.5L	$2.90
4/7	17/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Kate Gath		0	1. Mount Barker Boy 2. Ynobe Dakota 3. Master Louey	45L	$0.00
3/5	10/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Kate Gath		0	1. Mount Barker Boy 2. Amelias Jewel 3. Shiffrin	17.9L	$0.00