Melton Race 3 - Nevele R Stud Pace
SEASIDE BOY (10) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 1.1 metres from the winner in second over 1720m at this track. Will need an ounce of luck to slot in from this tricky draw. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is capable of another big performance. KEAYANG PAYTON (6) scored at her most recent outing by 3.5 metres in a far better performance at this track over 1720m. It doesn't get any easier but she is capable of another big performance. GUNFORHIRE (9) was responsible for a better effort last time out when runner-up over 2180m at Terang. Should run a big race. EVILEYE (2) has drawn to advantage and should give backers a great sight.

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.18 beaten 9 m by Keayang Payton (2:02.00) on July 25 at $14. Two runs back 5th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track was 5th-7.66 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Maas Betting Again (2:01.30) on July 18 at $31. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/07/2026 | 10 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 16.7L | $31.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/07/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.30 |
| 2/11 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $26.00 |
| 8/12 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 29.1L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $51.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Connor Ronan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 12/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Connor Ronan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track was 2nd-3.24 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Keayang Payton (2:02.00) on July 25 at $3.40. Before that, 7th (Fr3) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 7th-9.36 beaten 18 m by Maas Betting Again (2:01.30) on July 18 at $21. Expecting a much better run this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 16.2L | $3.40 |
| 7/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/11 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Liam Older | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $18.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | 0W/15.0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $51.00 |
| 11/11 | 27/06/2026 | 11 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 16.2L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/06/2026 | 8 | NR 54 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 29.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | David Miles | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 2.5 m finishing fourth after a quick start, behind All Blazing Guns at Terang over 2180m on July 12 at $3.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Rocknroll Willow at Stawell over 2180m on July 20 at $5. Drawn nicely and expected to be competitive.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 20/07/2026 | 8 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/07/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/5 | 01/07/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $1.75 |
| 3/10 | 22/06/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/06/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $9.50 |
| 2/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Kerryn Manning | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 9th-18.46 beaten 17 m by Enjoy Life (2:00.20) on July 25 at $51. Two runs back 3rd (Sr1) over 2240m at this track was 7th-9.2 at the bell, beaten 2 m by The Steel Dragon (2:42.30) on July 11 at $4.33. Not fancied.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $51.00 |
| 3/11 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Jackie Barker | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.33 |
| 4/9 | 04/07/2026 | 12 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $41.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/06/2026 | 58 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 6/11 | 25/04/2026 | 15 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 20.4L | $41.00 |
| 10/12 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 38.3L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | N A O'connor | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 23/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Mccallum | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
Stats
Comments
Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 5.5 m when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Stawell (2:41.70) beating Our Ultimate Gracy in on July 20 at $4.33 at the bell was 2nd-1.6. Solid top-three prospects.
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 | 20/07/2026 | 51 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $4.33 |
| 7/7 | 30/05/2026 | 20 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 70.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/05/2026 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ouyen | 2040m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.40 |
| 7/10 | 25/04/2026 | 12 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:50.2 | 7 |
| 19.1L | $15.00 |
| 1/12 | 13/04/2026 | 10 | 0-2 WINs | $8,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 03/04/2026 | 111 | 0-2 WINs | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $1.25 |
| 1/5 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Kerryn Manning | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Darryl Douglas | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 3.5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (2:02.00) beating Dressed In Gold in on July 25 at $2.40 at the bell was 3rd-4.94. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:54.1 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $2.40 |
| 6/7 | 12/07/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $4.33 |
| 1/5 | 30/06/2026 | 3 | NR 50 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $1.20 |
| 3/11 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 31.2L | $26.00 |
| 12/12 | 20/06/2026 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Annalise Scott | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 21.4L | $41.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/06/2026 | 5 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 0m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr5) over 2180m at Kilmore, at the bell was 8th-12.05 beaten 18 m by Mason Jolie (2:39.20) on July 22 at $3.20. At the start before 8th (Sr2) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 40 m by Savon De Roche (2:41.50) on July 13 at $19. Has each-way claims.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 22/07/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $3.20 |
| 8/8 | 13/07/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Liam Older | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 37.6L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 10/10 | 30/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Luke Dunne | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 207.1L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/06/2026 | 6 | NR 54 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $3.40 |
| 1/9 | 10/06/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $3.10 |
| 4/5 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D I Harris | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 31/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ash Marckham | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Miles
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 10th-20.04 beaten 15 m by Enjoy Life (2:00.20) on July 25 at $41. Before that 5th (Fr1) over 2180m after showing early speed at Kilmore, at the bell was leading 1.47 beaten 6 m by Clymenus (2:43.60) on July 16 at $2.70. Will need some luck.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 25/07/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:52.4 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 75 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $2.70 |
| 5/9 | 04/07/2026 | 17 | 0W/15.0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 17/06/2026 | 39 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 1/5 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Kaitlin Beale | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 09/05/2026 | 15 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 22.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/11 | 24/04/2026 | 21 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | David Miles | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/4 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | David Miles | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rory Coverdale
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 6 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Miss Ari at this track over 2240m on July 4 at $9.50. Then a handy effort when a close second after being driven well back, behind All Blazing Guns at Terang over 2180m on July 12 at $2.50. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 12/07/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:00.2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
| 3/7 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $9.50 |
| 2/2 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 20/06/2026 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Ewa Justice | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $3.60 |
| 4/9 | 11/06/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 21.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/06/2026 | 11 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/05/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $4.20 |
| 2/5 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 1.3 m finishing third behind Hoorah Philtra at this track over 1720m on June 6 at $1.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.1 m finishing second behind Maas Betting Again at this track over 1720m on July 18 at $1.45. In fine form. Rates highly and is well-placed to take this out.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 18/07/2026 | 42 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.5 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $1.45 |
| 3/11 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 30/05/2026 | 43 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $1.12 |
| 1/10 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $1.28 |
| 1/10 | 10/04/2026 | 139 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $1.05 |
| 1/4 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 20.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Cahir
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 4 m after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Ballarat (2:01.50) beating Angels Watching in on July 23 at $8.50 at the bell was leading 2.25. A big run would not surprise.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/07/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
| 9/10 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Nathan Cahir | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 36.2L | $126.00 |
| 9/11 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Nathan Cahir | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 32.5L | $126.00 |
| 6/11 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 18.4L | $126.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/06/2026 | 166 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $81.00 |
| 3/4 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Nathan Cahir | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 24/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Nathan Cahir | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |