Melton Race 3 - Aldebaran Park Trot
ALRIGHTY (10) got the job done in impressive style last start to score by 25 metres at this track over 2240m, that run following a win two starts back at this track. Will need an ounce of luck to slot in from this tricky draw. That latest effort is good enough to take out a race like this. KEAYANG KURKI (7) must be considered after she finished runner-up over 2240m at this track two weeks ago. FREIGHT SHAKER (5) cannot be left out of calculations after solid recent performances, the latest a sound fifth at this track over 1720m.

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.82 beaten a head by Sky Flair (2:04.80) on August 1 at $11. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-5.01 beaten 9 m by Paris Kay (2:45.50) on July 18 at $12. Will not find this easy. This will be tough.
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 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/07/2026 | 10 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.33 |
| 5/12 | 24/06/2026 | 11 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 10.7L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Paul Males | 0 |
| 36.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
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Comments
Backs up three days after he didn't show much 6th (Sr4) over 2200m at Ballarat was 2nd-7.19 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Scar (2:45.30) on August 5 at $7. Before that 5th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track beaten 40 m by Alrighty (2:42.50) on August 1 at $101. Not keen.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 05/08/2026 | 4 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/08/2026 | 3 | NR up to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 38.4L | $101.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Mark Pitt
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Comments
Won three starts back at Kilmore over 2180m on July 16. Last time out was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track was 10th-19.02 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Sky Flair (2:04.80) on August 1 at $6.50. Among the leading players on 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 25/07/2026 | 9 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $19.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/07/2026 | 19 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 2:03.2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 7/9 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 26.4L | $13.00 |
| 3/12 | 13/06/2026 | 77 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 14.7L | $12.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Lang | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Lang | 0 |
| 25.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 28/03/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $16.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
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Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track was 8th-14.33 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Sky Flair (2:04.80) on August 1 at $15. Before that was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 7th-9.88 beaten 6 m by Muskee (2:05.30) on July 25 at $23. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 16.7L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | NR 69 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR 68 to 80 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | NR 69 to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NR 69 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $61.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 05/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D Douglas | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 6th-9.2 beaten 9 m by Muskee (2:05.30) on July 25 at $5. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr3) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.69 beaten 2 m by Howdy Mate (2:47.20) on July 18 at $12. Among the chances on best form.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | NR 69 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR 68 to 80 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Ross Payne | 2:01.4 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $9.00 |
| 4/11 | 04/07/2026 | 147 | NR 69 to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $71.00 |
| 1/4 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 07/02/2026 | 8 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $21.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/01/2026 | 13 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.8 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |

Driver: Nicholas O'Connor
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Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 2240m at this track, beaten 25 m by Alrighty (2:42.50) on August 1 at $19. Decent effort last start. Expected to go well again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 25.1L | $19.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Glen Craven
Stats
Comments
Fair run when beaten by 5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Howdy Mate at this track over 2240m on July 18 at $3.60. Then a handy effort when a close second after showing early speed, behind No Money No Honey at this track over 2240m in a M on July 25 at $1.75. Stewards queried driving tactics. In fine form. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.75 |
| 3/7 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR 68 to 80 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $3.60 |
| 4/10 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Glen Craven | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 16.4L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 27/06/2026 | 63 | NR 69 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $4.80 |
| 3/6 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Chelsea O Driscoll | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 35.8L | $71.00 |
| 4/4 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Antti Ruokonen | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 18/04/2026 | 126 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $2.80 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
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Comments
Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following July 11 run. Last start won by 1.1 m when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at this track (2:05.30) beating Ijustcalledtosay in on July 25 at $13 at the bell was 5th-7.96. This race will be harder than that win. Not as keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | NR 69 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Ewa Justice | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $5.50 |
| 9/11 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | NR 69 to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR 68 to 80 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Ewa Justice | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 15.7L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/4 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Comments
Four-year-old entire is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track. Last start won by 25 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (2:42.50) beating Fouroutoffive in on August 1 at $1.40 at the bell was leading 11.86. Among the chances.
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 | 01/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 25.1L | $1.40 |
| 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 |