Melton Race 5 - Dynamic Print Group Pace
THE FINAL DANCE (1) won at Geelong two runs ago but couldn't repeat the dose at his latest appearance over 1200m at this track, beaten 5.5 metres. Still, a sound effort and will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Meets a similar line up and he is capable of a return to the winner's list. ANGELS WATCHING (3) wturned in a better run last time out when second over 1720m at this track, beaten a neck. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Meets a similar line up and he can play a big role. HES CHARLIES ANGEL (4) must be considered after he finished third over 1690m at Shepparton two-and-a-half weeks ago. MONTANA PRIDE (9) is worth some thought after his last-start fourth over 1720m at this track on August 12.

Driver: Mark Pitt
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Back in form at the last couple of outings, two starts back won by 5.5 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at Geelong (1:57.70) beating Lenard Ess in on July 17 at $1.25 at the bell was 3rd-2.46. Last start just missed, solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1200m at this track beaten 5.5 m by Insider Trading (1:22.30) on July 31 at $1.45. Has a low draw and will go well again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 3 |
| 5.4L | $1.45 | |
| 1/6 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $1.25 |
| 9/10 | 03/07/2026 | 22 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 17.9L | $1.75 |
| 1/12 | 11/06/2026 | 48 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $1.40 |
| 11/11 | 24/04/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.7 | 7 |
| 49.9L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 15/04/2026 | 22 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 20.1L | $2.25 |
| 3/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1690m after showing early pace at Shepparton, beaten 7 m by Covered In Gold (2:00.70) on August 11 at $4.33. Before that, 7th (Fr2) over 1710m after showing early pace at Ballarat, at the bell was 4th-7.18 beaten 18 m by Telemachus (2:01.50) on July 23 at $19. Good signs last start and this looks a suitable contest.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 11/08/2026 | 19 | NR 54 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $4.33 |
| 7/8 | 23/07/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $19.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/07/2026 | 10 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/07/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 19.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 36.2L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | L Tabone | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | L Tabone | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Insider Trading at this track over 1200m on July 31 at $4.60. Then a handy effort when a close second after a quick start, behind Pistol Pearce at this track over 1720m on August 12 at $2.50. Big chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 12/08/2026 | 12 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 6/7 | 31/07/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 5 |
| 28.3L | $4.60 | |
| 2/8 | 23/07/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 15/07/2026 | 11 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $3.40 |
| 6/9 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | 0W/15.0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:52.3 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/11 | 20/06/2026 | 10 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Ewa Justice | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 27.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
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Comments
Finished third at his last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten 6 metres behind Kia Ora Beauty at Shepparton over 1690m on August 4. Racing well without winning and looks hard to beat again.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 04/08/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $3.40 |
| 3/6 | 21/07/2026 | 75 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $4.60 |
| 10/10 | 07/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 39.2L | $2.10 |
| 7/10 | 01/05/2026 | 17 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:53.1 | 7 |
| 16.1L | $6.50 |
| 8/10 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 66 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:51.3 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $19.00 |
| 9/9 | 07/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 69 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $5.00 |
| 2/3 | 08/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 24/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Charlene Gusman | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Miles
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Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track beaten 14 m by The Naked Art (2:40.60) on August 15 at $81. Before that 7th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track was 6th-9.91 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Rocknroll Willow (2:40.40) on August 1 at $41. Not on current form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $81.00 |
| 7/11 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 16.2L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 16.2L | $3.40 |
| 7/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/11 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Liam Older | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $18.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | 0W/15.0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $51.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 29.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | David Miles | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track well beaten by The Last Trip (2:39.40) on August 15 at $41. Two runs back won by 5 m when quickly away, (Fr6) at Albion Park (1:57.80) beating Scottie Mach in 3yo+ on July 23 at $3.20. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 15/08/2026 | 23 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 286.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/07/2026 | 6 | NR 48 to 55 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $3.20 |
| 4/10 | 17/07/2026 | 12 | NR 46 to 53 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $2.70 |
| 4/10 | 05/07/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/06/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 03/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G Douglos | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
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Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr6) over 1690m after showing early pace at Maryborough was leading by 4.3 at the bell, beaten a head by Montana Pride (2:02.40) on August 3 at $11. Two runs back won by 1.5 m as favourite (Sr2) at Horsham (2:42.00) beating Jilliby Kymy Lou in on June 22 at $2.10. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 03/08/2026 | 42 | NR 56 to 64 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/06/2026 | 21 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 01/06/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Soft | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $1.70 |
| 8/10 | 18/05/2026 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 13.1L | $3.60 |
| 1/11 | 27/04/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $1.25 |
| 3/4 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track was 4th-6.3 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Sweet Irish Loch (2:43.30) on July 11 at $6.50. At the run before 4th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 6th-11.17 beaten 8 m by Le Cardinal (2:00.10) on July 4 at $34. Can do a lot better in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Chris Alford | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | 0W/15.0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 27/06/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $41.00 |
| 4/11 | 17/06/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/06/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/06/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/4 | 05/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 07/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Grace Bilney | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, beaten 3.5 m by Pistol Pearce (2:03.70) on August 12 at $5.50. Two runs back came from midfield and won by a head when quickly away, (Fr2) at Maryborough (2:02.40) beating Isthisthereallife in on August 3 at $17 at the bell was 6th-8.7. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 12/08/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 03/08/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/07/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 83.9L | $3.10 |
| 3/9 | 15/07/2026 | 5 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.9 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/07/2026 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/06/2026 | 8 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 16.6L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 15.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 01/02/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | T J Mcmullen | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Marshall
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 9 m finishing fourth after a quick start, behind Clymenus at this track over 2240m on June 13 at $8.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 m as favourite (Sr3) at Bendigo (1:58.80) beating Test Of Fire in on September 24 at $2.70. Can open the campaign with a forward performance.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $3.60 |
| 8/11 | 25/04/2026 | 21 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $6.50 |
| 9/9 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 27.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/4 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 20.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
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Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 2.5 m (Sr2) at Kilmore (2:03.10) beating Wicked Mitzi in on August 13 at $6.50. Hard to leave out on current form. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 13/08/2026 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/07/2026 | 21 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | Chris Alford | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $2.15 |
| 4/9 | 08/07/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/06/2026 | 22 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/06/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 20.4L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/05/2026 | 9 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/5 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 30/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Crystal Hackett | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |