Melton Race 2 - Aldebaran Park Trot
ALRIGHTY (6) settled close to the pace then surged to the lead and maintained the advantage to score in a 1720m race at this track last start, arriving 15 metres ahead of his rivals at his first run back from a break. His last-start form is good enough to win a race of this calibre. IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (9) was responsible for a very good effort last time over 1720m at this track, finishing second and just 1.1 metres from the winner. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is good enough to take this out. NAKEDTRUTH (4) was responsible for a better effort last time out when runner-up over 1720m at this track. Should run a big race and is worth including in exotic bets. VYTIS (7) is worth some thought after his last-start fifth over 2240m at this track on July 4.

Driver: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
Backs up three days after he didn't show much and went on to finish a respectable fifth over 2200m at Ballarat last time out. Before that 6th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 4th-4.67 beaten 11 m by Muskee (2:05.30) on July 25 at $61. Passing again.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 29/07/2026 | 4 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Chris Alford | 2:02.3 | 0 |
| 17.6L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | NR 69 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $61.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/07/2026 | 1 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 25.1L | $101.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/07/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:02.2 | 6 |
| 11.7L | $3.00 |
| 9/9 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.4 | 5 |
| 18.7L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 04/07/2026 | 3 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/07/2026 | 4 | NR 56 to 65 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R | Nathan Jack | 1:59.2 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 17.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 30 m by Gatesys Gem (2:04.50) on July 11 at $12. Two runs back 2nd (Fr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 6th-8.12 beaten 2.75 m by Hoppy (2:48.20) on July 4 at $5.50. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | John Caldow | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 29.2L | $12.00 |
| 2/11 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | NR 69 to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 20/06/2026 | 15 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | John Caldow | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $3.70 |
| 1/9 | 05/06/2026 | 5 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 31/05/2026 | 11 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $2.50 |
| 4/12 | 20/05/2026 | 21 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Steve Cleave | 2:02.0 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 14.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Ijustcalledtosay at this track over 1720m on July 4 at $15. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second after showing early speed, behind Alrighty at this track over 1720m on July 11 at $8.50. One of the main contenders.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Chris Alford | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | 0W/15.0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NR 69 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/06/2026 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Chris Alford | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/06/2026 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $2.50 |
| 3/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 30.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas O'Connor
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Comments
Last start 8th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 9th-15.23 beaten 17 m by Muskee (2:05.30) on July 25 at $6.50. Before that, a good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr4) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 4th-6.7 beaten 13 m by Gatesys Gem (2:04.50) on July 11 at $23. Can bounce back.
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 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | NR 69 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 17.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Nicholas O'connor | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/11 | 04/07/2026 | 174 | NR 69 to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $34.00 |
| 2/4 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Nicholas O'connor | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Nicholas O'connor | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 11/01/2026 | 8 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hamilton | 2660m | Fast | N A O'connor | 2:00.6 | 0 |
| 1.2L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | N A O'connor | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 32.8L | $31.00 |
| 5/12 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | NR 69 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | N A O'connor | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $23.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
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Comments
Last start posted a big 15 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (2:04.70) beating Nakedtruth in on July 11 at $1.70 at the bell was leading 3.7. Expected to feature in the finish.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 11/07/2026 | 147 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Kate Gath | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 15.2L | $1.70 |
| 1/5 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 26.3L | $31.00 |
| 3/11 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 24/01/2026 | 28 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/3 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | NR 69 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/11 | 20/12/2025 | 22 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 21.4L | $12.00 |

Driver: Emmett Brosnan
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 10th-13.32 beaten 7 m by Hoppy (2:48.20) on July 4 at $3.90. Showed ability the outing before when he posted a big 5.5 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (2:45.90) beating Little Yankee in on June 20 at $1.55 at the bell was leading 3.65. Major player on best form.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | NR 69 to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR 68 to 80 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Emmett Brosnan | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $1.55 |
| 3/10 | 13/06/2026 | 140 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $2.60 |
| 3/3 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/01/2026 | 35 | NR 63 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | Emmett Brosnan | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.35 |
| 3/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $5.50 |

Driver: David Barbetti
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 7th-10.2 beaten 15 m by Alrighty (2:04.70) on July 11 at $31. Leading player.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | David Barbetti | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $31.00 |
| 6/11 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | NR 69 to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $61.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | David Barbetti | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 35.8L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 18.7L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 59.6L | $9.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $41.00 |
| 1/4 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Howdy Mate at this track over 2240m on July 18 at $2.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.1 m finishing second behind Muskee at this track over 1720m on July 25 at $2. Will give a good account.
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 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | NR 69 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $2.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | NR 68 to 80 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | 0W/15.0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $1.20 |
| 1/9 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $5.50 |
| 9/9 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 2:00.4 | 7 |
| 18.2L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/05/2026 | 157 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 39.2L | $15.00 |
| 5/5 | 30/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Kylie Sugars | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Kylie Sugars | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
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Comments
Resumes today. Her previous first-up run was successful when she won by 2.25 m as favourite (Sr2) at this track (2:06.20) beating Meadow Valley Star in on August 30 at $2.70. Probably needs this hitout.
Last Starts 231 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 12/12/2025 | 13 | NR 73 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 183.6L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 29/11/2025 | 8 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $2.60 |
| 7/7 | 21/11/2025 | 13 | NR 74 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.4 | 7 |
| 65.5L | $3.80 |
| 5/6 | 08/11/2025 | 28 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Soft | James Herbertson | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 56.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/10/2025 | 21 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $2.80 |
| 4/7 | 20/09/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 22.9L | $7.50 |
| 2/5 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 26/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | A E Tubbs | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |