Melton Race 1 - Vicbred Voucher Pace
I AM THE STORM (8) settled close to the pace the went to the front and closed the race off well to win for the second time in as many appearances this prep last start over 1720m at this track, getting there by 2.5 metres. Will enjoy a pretty soft run from this draw, with the sprint lane to play a big role. Won't find this any harder and he can take care of this line-up. APOLLOSTORM (10) is in tremendous form with wins at his last three starts, most recently when he was too good over this track and distance four weeks ago. May just need a bit of luck at some point from this difficult draw. Tackles a similar assignment and he can go right on with the job. MAAS BETTING AGAIN (9) is flying at present with three successive wins to her name, most recently at this track two weeks ago. Big chance to keep the ball rolling. KEAYANG SWEETHEART (5) has been about the mark of late and must be respected, the latest offering a sound third at this track over 2240m.

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 9th-14.18 beaten 13 m by Maas Betting Again (2:01.30) on July 18 at $14. Two runs back won by 9 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Cranbourne (1:55.30) beating Ferrigno in on July 5 at $3.10 at the bell was leading 2.8. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 13 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 | 13 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/07/2026 | 2 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $3.10 |
| 5/8 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Riley Mitchell | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 36.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/06/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/06/2026 | 18 | NR up to 75 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/4 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 2nd-0.29 beaten 15 m by Enjoy Life (2:00.20) on July 25 at $8. At the run before 5th (Fr6) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 2nd-0.7 beaten 8 m by Keayang Sweetheart (2:02.10) on June 27 at $10. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 25/07/2026 | 28 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.4 | 5 |
| 15.7L | $8.00 |
| 5/11 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $10.00 |
| 10/12 | 20/06/2026 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Chris Alford | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $31.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/06/2026 | 19 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
| 11/11 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 179.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/12 | 09/05/2026 | 233 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Eddie Conroy | 0 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 6th-12.09 beaten 11 m by Most Exciting (2:39.40) on July 25 at $15. Progressing well. Has a low draw and will 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Glen Craven | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $4.60 |
| 1/11 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $2.30 |
| 4/12 | 20/06/2026 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Jason Lee | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/06/2026 | 5 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 06/06/2026 | 19 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Big Sledge Hammer at this track over 2240m on July 11 at $5. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after being driven well back, behind Fairplay at this track over 2240m on July 18 at $6.50. A big run would not surprise.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 77 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 13.4L | $6.50 |
| 8/9 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Chris Alford | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 33.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Chris Alford | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $71.00 |
| 3/11 | 13/06/2026 | 15 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $4.40 |
| 8/8 | 29/05/2026 | 20 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 56.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/3 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 4th-5.13 beaten 17 m by Fairplay (2:41.50) on July 18 at $6. At the run before 5th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 4th-4.8 beaten 9 m by Big Sledge Hammer (2:42.40) on July 11 at $13. Better than last start and can improve sharply.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 77 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $13.00 |
| 9/9 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | NR 72 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 28.9L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | NR 80 to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $31.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/05/2026 | 119 | NR 70 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $12.00 |
| 2/3 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by 2.5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (2:00.70) beating Odin in on June 6 at $1.25 at the bell was leading 3.56. Two runs back posted a big 11 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Terang (2:37.30) beating Keayang Sweetheart in on May 18 at $1.35 at the bell was leading 5.1. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 06/06/2026 | 19 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $1.25 |
| 1/7 | 18/05/2026 | 284 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $1.35 |
| 2/4 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 23L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 07/08/2025 | 152 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $1.14 |
| 9/10 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Menangle | 2400m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.9 | 10 |
| 38.1L | $101.00 |
| 2/10 | 01/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2400m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:55.3 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/02/2025 | 160 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $1.22 |

Driver: Hannah Parish
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Won by 1.1 m when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:01.30) beating Seaside Boy in on July 18 at $3.90 at the bell was leading 2.27. Two runs back won by 6 m when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (2:03.80) beating Montana Pride in on July 10 at $2.60 at the bell was leading 3.9. Looks very hard to beat.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.5 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 10/07/2026 | 26 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/9 | 14/06/2026 | 8 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $3.80 |
| 8/11 | 06/06/2026 | 11 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 15.4L | $151.00 |
| 5/12 | 26/05/2026 | 10 | NR 55 to 60 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $10.00 |
| 9/12 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.1 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $126.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Hannah Parish | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 19/12/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | C A Alford | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Won by 1.75 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (2:02.00) beating Hoorah Philtra in on July 4 at $1.04 at the bell was leading 3.53. Two runs back won by 1.4 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (2:40.70) beating Le Cardinal in on June 27 at $1.25 at the bell was leading 2.79. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $1.04 |
| 1/11 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $1.25 |
| 1/7 | 13/06/2026 | 308 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/7 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 09/08/2025 | 43 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $2.15 |
| 1/8 | 27/06/2025 | 77 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 16.6L | $1.04 |
| 1/3 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/12 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $125,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $12.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. His previous first-up run was successful when he posted a big 5 m win (Fr4) at this track (2:45.40) beating Emily Vincent in on September 19 at $3.70. Recent trials will help bring him on but a lack of race-fitness might work against.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 17.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 15.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/11 | 19/11/2025 | 11 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:53.4 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Soft | John Caldow | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/10/2025 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/9 | 10/10/2025 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.20 |
| 5/12 | 04/10/2025 | 15 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/09/2025 | 111 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $3.70 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he 6th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track was 6th-9.3m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 13 m by Alot Like Louie (2:40.80) on December 6 at $9.50. Best performances should see him go well.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 19/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Nathan Cahir | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $9.50 |
| 9/11 | 29/11/2025 | 8 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 95 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 13.6L | $7.50 |
| 11/11 | 15/11/2025 | 28 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:51.2 | 6 |
| 19.9L | $101.00 |
| 6/12 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:52.2 | 4 |
| 15.9L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:51.1 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $151.00 |
| 1/3 | 22/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Nathan Cahir | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
Began his campaign last start running was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 6th-8.92 beaten 11 m by The Art Of Success (2:01.40) on July 18 at $81. This looks a far sterner task.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 18/07/2026 | 161 | NR 78 to 89 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Adrian Pace | 1:53.6 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $81.00 |
| 3/4 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Adrian Pace | 0 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 27/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Adrian Pace | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $25,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 31/01/2026 | 10 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 21/01/2026 | 25 | NR 60 to 80 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $2.80 |
| 7/9 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:51.4 | 1 |
| 16.2L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | NR 80 to 92 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $8.00 |