Melton Race 2 - 2construct Trot
SEBASTIANS WAITING (8) won two back at Kilmore from a nice gate. Drew wide last start and was safely held when seventh at Kilmore over 2180m but tipping he will enjoy a pretty soft run from this draw, with the sprint lane in play, and he can make amends. DISTANT SUN (7) finished second last start over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 3.5 metres, after a good win at Kilmore the run prior. Will need a bit of luck negotiating the draw but he should be around the mark. KYVALLEY MICHAEL NZ (9) was unplaced two starts ago then things went amiss last start when he broke and finished 15 metres away in sixth over 2240m at this track. He is capable of turning things around while SCAR (4) must be included on the back of some solid recent form, most recently when second at Geelong over 2100m.

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track, beaten 30 m by Spirited Lass (2:46.90) on August 7 at $17. Two runs back posted a big 13 m win (Fr6) at Shepparton (2:50.60) beating Kitty Cash in on July 28 at $4.80 at the bell was leading 1.93. Facing a tricky assignment.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 07/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 28.1L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/07/2026 | 12 | 0-3 WINs (NR55) | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:05.4 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $4.80 |
| 3/7 | 16/07/2026 | 217 | 0-3 WINs (NR 55) | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $12.00 |
| 3/4 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Talia Taugge | 0 |
| 14.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 11/12/2025 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.7 | 7 |
| 24.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $61.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/11/2025 | 21 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 39.2L | $151.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (10m) over 2180m at Stawell was 2nd-4.5 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Romantic Nina (2:52.90) on July 20 at $4.80. Two runs back 6th (10m) over 2180m at Terang, beaten 35 m by Keayang Tweetybird (2:47.90) on July 12 at $7.50. Will find this tough.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 20/07/2026 | 8 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:07.6 | 0 |
| 4.7L | $4.80 |
| 6/9 | 12/07/2026 | 11 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:03.9 | 0 |
| 33.6L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 01/07/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 65 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/12 | 22/06/2026 | 665 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 10.6L | $5.50 |
| 3/3 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Kerryn Manning | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 26/08/2024 | 17 | 0-2 WINS | $7,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 2150m | Neutral | C W Lang | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 32.9L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 09/08/2024 | 8 | NR 54 to 60 | $9,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | C W Lang | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 25/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | C A Alford | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Whittle
Stats
Comments
Finding it hard to put a couple of good runs together. Last start surrendered the lead and finished 3rd (Fr4) over 2100m after showing early speed at Geelong, beaten 4.5 m by Hallebesofine (2:38.10) on August 14 at $12. Before that beaten 15 metres, fifth at this track over 2240m on August 7. Found a few ahead of him.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $51.00 |
| 2/6 | 31/07/2026 | 112 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $26.00 |
| 2/3 | 25/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Matthew Whittle | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 17.1L | $26.00 |
| 5/12 | 03/04/2026 | 11 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:05.7 | 0 |
| 34.6L | $19.00 |
| 4/11 | 23/03/2026 | 10 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2570m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:06.9 | 0 |
| 35.6L | $3.80 |
| 2/5 | 26/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Matthew Whittle | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Young
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 2100m after showing early speed at Geelong, beaten 3.5 m by Hallebesofine (2:38.10) on August 14 at $6.50. Two runs back came from midfield and won by a neck (Sr1) at Ballarat (2:45.30) beating Im Eddie in on August 5 at $10 at the bell was 5th-12.65. Among the major players.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 14/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 05/08/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 31/07/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Robert Young | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/07/2026 | 19 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:03.3 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $4.60 |
| 1/6 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Robert Young | 0 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 11/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Robert Young | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 03/07/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 273.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 25/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $13.00 |

Driver: Anne-Maree Conroy
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing fourth behind Jack Sprat at this track over 2240m on July 24 at $10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Spirited Lass at this track over 2240m on August 7 at $31. Sure to be in the mix.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/07/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/07/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:03.2 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/07/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $11.00 |
| 5/11 | 20/06/2026 | 9 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | A M Conroy | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 07/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | A M Conroy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 9th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track beaten 35 m by Spirited Lass (2:46.90) on August 7 at $13. Showed ability the run before when she won by 3 m when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (2:08.50) beating Floating Mountain in on July 31 at $4.60. Leading contender on best form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 32.9L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 10/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $8.50 |
| 8/11 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | John Caldow | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Marshall
Stats
Comments
Last start good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 3.5 m by Sebastians Waiting (2:44.80) on August 6 at $2.80. Two runs back won by 5.5 m (Sr2) at Kilmore (2:04.40) beating Ox Knox in on July 30 at $7 at the bell was 5th-8.83. Capable of playing a major role.
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 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 30/07/2026 | 47 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $7.00 |
| 2/3 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/12 | 13/06/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 20.3L | $19.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/06/2026 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 27.4L | $10.00 |
| 11/11 | 30/05/2026 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 100.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 24/05/2026 | 13 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2110m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:03.1 | 0 |
| 5.7L | $3.10 |
| 3/4 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Tyrone Abela | 0 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ross Payne
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when seventh at Kilmore on August 13. Was victorious the start before at Kilmore on August 6. Will be right in the thick of things.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $2.30 |
| 1/7 | 06/08/2026 | 4 | NR 56 to 64 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 02/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:58.9 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/3 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 25/07/2026 | 21 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 77.4L | $4.60 |
| 1/4 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 18.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 04/07/2026 | 10 | 4&5YO | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 40.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 24/06/2026 | 133 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $2.60 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start then managed to finish sixth over 2240m at this track last time out. Before that, 4th (Fr3) over 1720m at this track was 2nd-2.34 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Sky Flair (2:04.80) on August 1 at $6.50. Rates highly. Finds the right race this time.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $4.20 |
| 4/10 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $4.80 |
| 6/9 | 11/07/2026 | 10 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Tristan Larsen | 2:01.4 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 65 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R | Chris Alford | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $1.85 |
| 2/12 | 24/06/2026 | 11 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $2.40 |
| 1/3 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 |