Melton Race 4 - Renown Silverware Trot
JOE LOU (7) has been racing well and registered another victory last start, scoring by 1.2 metres over 1690m at Kilmore. Meets a comparable field and he can go right on with the job. THE FIERY SUNSET (5) was kept out of the early speed battle off the wide starting position on the front line last start and failed to run on when sixth over 1710m at Ballarat. Finds a suitable assignment and can bounce back into winning form. WHATS THE TEA (8) must be considered after he finished runner-up over 2190m at Maryborough four days ago. Can go one better. IMABOGANBOY (3) showed pleasing improvement last time out when runner-up over 2240m at this track. A must for the exotics players.

Driver: Nigel Milne
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Returns from the paddock. His previous first-up run was successful when he came from midfield and won by 2 m (Sr1) at Kilmore (2:50.50) beating Whats The Tea in on August 14 at $5.50. Maybe later.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 13/05/2026 | 13 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Nigel Milne | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 30.7L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 30/04/2026 | 8 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Nigel Milne | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 31.6L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Nigel Milne | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $81.00 |
| 9/11 | 08/04/2026 | 3 | NR 37 to 41 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Nigel Milne | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Nigel Milne | 2:01.4 | 6 |
| 14.2L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Nigel Milne | 2:05.2 | 7 |
| 15.1L | $4.20 |
| 5/7 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Nigel Milne | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 16/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Lisa Miles | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
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Resuming after ten weeks off the scene. Finished off last preparation when sixth behind Queen Of Sees at Maryborough over 1690m in a 3yo on May 31 at $26. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 m after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Geelong (2:03.80) beating Miss Holly Red in 3yo on May 8 at $7. Ready to run well.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Good | Flynn Ford | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | F Ford | 0 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 31/05/2026 | 11 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 94.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/05/2026 | 12 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 32.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/05/2026 | 226 | MAIDEN TROT | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:03.8 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/09/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $15.00 |
| 9/12 | 08/09/2025 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:03.1 | 5 |
| 93.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/08/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:02.3 | 5 |
| 45.8L | $5.00 |

Driver: Glenn Conroy
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Comments
Two back was fourth after a quick start, behind Aspen Belle at Geelong over 1609m on July 17 at $10. Then a handy effort when second behind Remembrance Time at this track over 2240m on July 24 at $34. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:03.3 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 17.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/07/2026 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:04.5 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $23.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/06/2026 | 12 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:02.0 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/06/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 21.2L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/06/2026 | 10 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 38.1L | $81.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Glenn Conroy | 0 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Glenn Conroy | 0 |
| 55.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Last start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 35 m by At The Distance (2:08.10) on July 31 at $17. At the run before 4th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-8.37 beaten 10 m by Phoenix Rex (2:51.40) on July 24 at $26. Place best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 34.1L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/07/2026 | 4 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:03.1 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 20/07/2026 | 557 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:02.3 | 6 |
| 73.4L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Riley Pace | 0 |
| 43.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Brendan Barnes | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/11 | 09/01/2025 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/01/2025 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/12/2024 | 321 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.3 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $7.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Gave plenty of ground last start when sixth behind Champagnes at Ballarat over 1710m on July 23 at $3.30. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at Geelong was 2nd-1.72 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Fling It Rainbow (2:01.50) on July 17 at $4.20. Sure to go well.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 23/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 36.2L | $3.30 |
| 3/6 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.5 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 03/07/2026 | 274 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:04.3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:02.7 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/9 | 22/09/2025 | 4 | NR 40 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:03.4 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $12.00 |
| 4/12 | 18/09/2025 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 07/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Wayne Ross | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Last start was well back before the turn; won by 1.2 m (Sr1) at Kilmore (2:07.50) beating Money Talks in on July 30 at $4.80 at the bell was 8th-9.28. Leading contender again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 30/07/2026 | 8 | NR 38 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $4.80 |
| 8/9 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 71.2L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 15/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:04.0 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $3.10 |
| 6/6 | 08/07/2026 | 27 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:08.1 | 6 |
| 40.6L | $3.50 |
| 5/7 | 11/06/2026 | 8 | NR 38 to 43 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:01.7 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $7.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/06/2026 | 3 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 50.7L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Two back was sixth behind Mista Walker at Cranbourne over 2080m on July 19 at $15. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Rastamon at Maryborough over 2190m on August 3 at $9.50. Expected to go well again.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 03/08/2026 | 15 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.7 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 19/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 31.2L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/07/2026 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:04.2 | 3 |
| 30.7L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 10/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:04.5 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 26/06/2026 | 13 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 87.2L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 19/12/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |