Melton Race 3 - Hygain Edge Pace
BULLETPROOF KID (2) was about the mark yet again last start when he led and battled on well but found one better at Cranbourne over 2080m. No excuses from this good draw and expected to put up a big showing. Goes on top of HITCH TO HIS STAR (9) who ran fourth last start at this track over 1720m. Expect him to be prominent. HIGHLANDHARTBREAKA (7) can break his way into the winner's list without surprising after registering a sequence of three top-three finishes, the latest at this track two weeks ago. HITTHEROADJACK NZ (8) is another that cannot be left out after solid recent performances. Good fourth here last time out.

Driver: Taylor Ford
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Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Foregone Conclusion at this track over 1720m on August 12 at $23. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Cyclone Jenni at Cranbourne over 1609m on August 16 at $7. Nice effort last time. Will make his presence felt.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 16/08/2026 | 4 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/08/2026 | 19 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 19.9L | $23.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/07/2026 | 9 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 15/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Taylor Ford | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 | |
| 1/9 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 30/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | J N Quinlan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 23/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | J N Quinlan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.1 m second behind Thunderfire at Cranbourne over 2080m last start. Before that was beaten 1.5 metres second at this track over 2240m same class on August 7. Sure to be right there at the business end.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 16/08/2026 | 9 | NR 54 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 07/08/2026 | 5 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/08/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/07/2026 | 5 | NR 52 to 57 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 33.1L | $23.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/07/2026 | 107 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.70 |
| 4/6 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 03/04/2026 | 5 | NR 56 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Sophie Jefferies | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $16.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Last start 6th (Sr2) over 1690m at Maryborough was 8th-12.8 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Montana Pride (2:02.40) on August 3 at $16. Two runs back tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose (Sr1) at Cranbourne (2:33.70) beating Kiss Me Mini in on July 19 at $5.50 at the bell was 3rd-3.8. Not keen this time.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 03/08/2026 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $16.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/07/2026 | 16 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 03/07/2026 | 13 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 46.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/11 | 20/06/2026 | 10 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | James Herbertson | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 22.2L | $17.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/06/2026 | 18 | NR up to 75 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $3.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/05/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $16.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 48.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
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Racing consistently. Last start won by a neck when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (2:03.70) beating Angels Watching in on August 12 at $8.50. Can measure up again.
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 | 12/08/2026 | 28 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 15/07/2026 | 11 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $3.10 |
| 5/7 | 04/07/2026 | 15 | 0W/15.0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/12 | 19/06/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/9 | 14/06/2026 | 15 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | T Taugge | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 82.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Last start 8th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, beaten 25 m by Fairplay (2:41.50) on July 18 at $26. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 2nd (Fr2) over 1650m after showing early speed at Bendigo was 2nd-6.37 at the bell, beaten 15 m by My Ultimate Barney (1:56.50) on July 1 at $34. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 18/07/2026 | 17 | NR 67 to 77 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 25.1L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/07/2026 | 165 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | John Justice | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $34.00 |
| 2/3 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Damien Burns | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 07/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Robert Mccartney | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/12 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Fast | John Justice | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/11 | 10/01/2026 | 22 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $14.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/12/2025 | 13 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $2.40 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Two back was well beaten into third after being driven well back, behind Insider Trading at this track over 1200m on July 31 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third behind With In Reason at this track over 1720m on August 8 at $41. Ready to win.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 08/08/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/07/2026 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 7 |
| 20.4L | $5.00 | |
| 3/10 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Kate Gath | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $5.50 |
| 10/11 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $21.00 |
| 2/12 | 20/06/2026 | 12 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Kate Gath | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
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Won three starts back at this track over 2240m on July 31. Last time out was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track beaten 5.5 m by Apollostorm (2:41.60) on August 15 at $18. Bold showing expected.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 77 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 14.2L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 31/07/2026 | 6 | $5000 last 4 starts | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | NR 67 to 77 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/07/2026 | 13 | $5000 last 4 starts | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 26.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 10.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abbey Turnbull
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Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track was 6th-13.45 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Enjoy Life (2:00.20) on July 25 at $9. Before that, a good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr7) over 2180m at Kilmore was 5th-7.6 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Clymenus (2:43.60) on July 16 at $7.50. Winning claims.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 25/07/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Abbey Turnbull | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 75 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Abbey Turnbull | 2:00.8 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 04/07/2026 | 22 | 0W/15.0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Abbey Turnbull | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $9.50 |
| 1/4 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | C A Turnbull | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 12/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Liam Older | 1:53.3 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Abbey Turnbull | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $1.95 |
| 1/9 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Abbey Turnbull | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/5 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |