Melton Race 1 - Swift Signs Trot
OX KNOX (5) returned from a spell and did well to finish second last start, beaten 5.5 metres at Kilmore over 1690m after settling in the lead. Big chance in a similar race. AT THE DISTANCE (6) continued a strong run of recent form and deserved his victory last time out, scoring by 11 metres over 1720m at this track. Leading hope in a similar race. BUSLIN BRODY (8) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 1690m at Kilmore. Top-three candidate. DEEJAY DEX (10) is also in contention although the draw makes his job a bit tougher.

Driver: Anne-Maree Conroy
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Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 2nd (20m) over 2200m at Ballarat beaten 3.5 m by Acool Investment (2:49.50) on July 29 at $21. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 29/07/2026 | 181 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:02.3 | 0 |
| 3.4L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/01/2026 | 49 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:02.6 | 2 |
| 28.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/12 | 11/12/2025 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:01.7 | 5 |
| 24.1L | $151.00 |
| 11/12 | 20/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 98.5L | $4.00 |
| 11/12 | 12/11/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 33.8L | $41.00 |
| 8/11 | 31/10/2025 | 8 | NR 52 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/4 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | A M Conroy | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Ford
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Six-year-old gelding by Creatine out of Alta Rihannah on debut. Finished third at Melton in a trial on July 28 over 1720m. Will be better for the run.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Taylor Ford | 0 |
| 14.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 25/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Taylor Ford | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1710m at Ballarat beaten 45 m by Keayang Minnesota (2:09.40) on July 29 at $8. Before that, was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 25 m by Scar (2:47.00) on July 22 at $7.50. Strips fitter and from an inside draw gets her chance to shine.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | Michael Bellman | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 43.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/07/2026 | 28 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.3 | 5 |
| 26.3L | $7.50 |
| 9/9 | 24/06/2026 | 12 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 47.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Chris Angive | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 12/06/2026 | 202 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $18.00 |
| 2/4 | 07/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brad Angove | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/12 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 14.7L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/11/2025 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $19.00 |

Driver: Joey Sharp
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Last start 2nd (Fr1) over 1690m at Kilmore was 3rd-3.48 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Brother Mountain (2:06.10) on July 16 at $26. Two runs back 5th (Fr1) over 1650m at Bendigo beaten 25 m by Solotrekk (2:01.70) on July 1 at $6. Needs to do more. Not as keen on her chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 16/07/2026 | 15 | 0-3 WINs (NR 55) | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/07/2026 | 12 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | Tristan Larsen | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 26.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/06/2026 | 26 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:01.4 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/05/2026 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:58.8 | 7 |
| 30.1L | $14.00 |
| 7/11 | 13/05/2026 | 129 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 24.4L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | T K Larsen | 0 |
| 13.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 04/01/2026 | 25 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 118.3L | $6.50 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Having his second run back from a spell. Good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1690m after showing early pace at Kilmore, at the bell was leading 2.99 beaten 5.5 m by Distant Sun (2:04.40) on July 30 at $2.10. Sure to play a major role with added fitness.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 30/07/2026 | 64 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $2.10 |
| 1/5 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 27/05/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | W | James Herbertson | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $2.25 |
| 8/9 | 21/05/2026 | 47 | NR 52 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.7 | 7 |
| 92.8L | $9.50 |
| 6/12 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 31.0L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/03/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 12.7L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 20/03/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $1.95 |
| 4/4 | 13/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Last start posted a big 11 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (2:08.10) beating Met With A Shrug in on July 31 at $2.80. Can maintain the solid form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 31/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 19/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.4 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $3.90 |
| 2/10 | 14/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:04.2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 08/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:04.7 | 3 |
| 20.2L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/06/2026 | 12 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.2 | 6 |
| 26.9L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/06/2026 | 3 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $2.60 |
| 4/5 | 11/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 04/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr4) over 1690m after showing early pace at Kilmore, beaten 23 m by Distant Sun (2:04.40) on July 30 at $13. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 2 m (Fr7) at Cranbourne (2:38.20) beating At The Distance in on July 19 at $5.50 at the bell was 3rd-4. Sure to be in the mix.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 30/07/2026 | 11 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 23.6L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:02.4 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 05/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $2.50 |
| 4/9 | 26/06/2026 | 12 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 14/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 08/06/2026 | 15 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:01.9 | 6 |
| 17.2L | $1.75 |
| 5/7 | 02/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Peter Thompson | 0 |
| 55.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 20/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | G R Sugars | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joe Attard
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Last start was fourth after a quick start, behind Distant Sun at Kilmore over 1690m on July 30 at $6.50. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 2180m at Kilmore was 4th-8.49 at the bell, beaten 1.2 m by Scar (2:47.00) on July 22 at $9. Big chance on his best form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 30/07/2026 | 8 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 21.7L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 22/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 2:03.3 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/07/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 42.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/07/2026 | 19 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R | Joe Attard | 2:03.6 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 12/06/2026 | 13 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 23.6L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 30/05/2026 | 3 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 20.7L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Brent White | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ben Xiriha | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lisa Lewis
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Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.51 beaten 10 m by Manda Kyvalley (2:49.00) in M on June 12 at $10. At the start before good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 1720m after being wide early at this track beaten a head by Shezalover (2:09.10) on May 29 at $8. Will make her presence felt.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | L Lewis | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/11 | 29/05/2026 | 107 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Lisa Miles | 0 |
| 15.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Lisa Miles | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 11/02/2026 | 34 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 2:05.7 | 6 |
| 13.4L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/01/2026 | 189 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 24.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 26/06/2025 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $10.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
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Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr7) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 6th-11.52 beaten 5.5 m by Brother Mountain (2:06.10) on July 16 at $7. Before that, 7th (Sr5) over 1609m at Geelong was 10th-16.1 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Thats Dudley (2:00.90) on July 3 at $9.50. Ready to find his best.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 16/07/2026 | 13 | 0-3 WINs (NR 55) | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/11 | 03/07/2026 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 13.7L | $9.50 |
| 6/6 | 12/06/2026 | 8 | 2-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 15.9L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/06/2026 | 8 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Josh Duggan | 2:04.1 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $2.90 |
| 4/8 | 27/05/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | W | Josh Duggan | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/11 | 13/05/2026 | 23 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $16.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | P J Males | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/10 | 30/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | P J Males | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Gath
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Last start 9th (Sr3) over 2240m at this track beaten 20 m by Spirited Lass (2:46.60) on July 31 at $41. Two runs back won by 1.1 m (Fr7) at Shepparton (2:47.70) beating Love Me Again in on July 21 at $3.50 at the bell was 4th-6.66. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 31/07/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Gath | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 20.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/07/2026 | 181 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Gath | 2:03.2 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 21/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Matthew Gath | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 |
| 5/12 | 15/01/2026 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Matthew Gath | 2:03.6 | 5 |
| 19.9L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 04/01/2026 | 12 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Gath | 2:01.9 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 23/12/2025 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Gath | 2:03.5 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 1/6 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Brian Gath | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Matthew Gath | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |