Melton Race 3 - Congrats Hall Of Fame Inductees Free For All
MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (8) got the job done in impressive style last start to score by 15 metres at Bendigo over 1650m, that run following a third two starts back at this track. No harm in drawing here with the sprint lane to rely upon. Steps up a level but he is capable of running another big race. FORTY LOVE (5) meeting a deeper field this time but he is up to the challenge. Last-start winner who shouldn't be slept on. BULLETPROOF BOY (9) must be considered after he finished third when resuming over 1720m at this circuit a week ago. One for the multiples. ITS CONFIDENTIAL (2) finished fifth at this venue last time. Consistent and deserves some respect from the low draw.

Driver: Damian Wilson
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Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 6th-8.05 beaten 17 m by Fighter Command (1:59.70) on August 22 at $11. At the run before 6th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track was 4th-7.47 at the bell, beaten 9 m by The Art Of Success (2:41.80) on August 1 at $7.50. One of the leading players on his best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 22/08/2026 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:52.0 | 4 |
| 17.7L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 25/07/2026 | 28 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $14.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:52.2 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Damian Wilson | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/06/2026 | 13 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/3 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
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Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 6th-16.2 beaten 12 m by Some American (2:03.30) on July 11 at $9. At the start before 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle was 3rd-3.61 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Sao Paulo Simba (1:51.30) on July 4 at $10. Can play a far greater role this time.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Leigh Sutton | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:51.3 | 2 |
| 13.7L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/05/2026 | 161 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:54.6 | 10 |
| 1.6L | $3.50 |
| 3/4 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/12 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $2.80 |

Driver: Adrian Pace
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Surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track was 2nd-3.45 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Fighter Command (1:59.70) on August 22 at $151. Before that was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track beaten 18 m by Hoorah Philtra (2:00.80) on August 8 at $151. Not keen.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Adrian Pace | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 08/08/2026 | 28 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Adrian Pace | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Adrian Pace | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 16.1L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $18.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/06/2026 | 28 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $51.00 |
| 1/4 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | A Pace | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 16/05/2026 | 21 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/4 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Adrian Pace | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Finished up last campaign with a win at this track, but hasn't been as effective this campaign with a first-up effort 6th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track beaten 30 m by Sir Jimmy (2:41.20) on July 18 at $31. Then last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.01 beaten 11 m by The Art Of Success (2:41.80) on August 1 at $51. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 11.2L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/07/2026 | 77 | No NR | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 27.7L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/05/2026 | 22 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 5 |
| 1.2L | $6.00 | |
| 1/8 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 4 |
| 0.2L | $18.00 | |
| 7/8 | 27/03/2026 | 13 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Terang | 2680m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 26.3L | $34.00 |
| 0/6 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 99.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/4 | 02/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | J J Herbertson | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 21/07/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | M J Bellman | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
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Last start posted a big 9 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Mildura (2:41.80) beating Maxy Wants To Play in on August 21 at $1.40 at the bell was leading 4.2. In form and should feature in the finish again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $1.40 |
| 3/7 | 07/08/2026 | 62 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $1.95 |
| 8/9 | 06/06/2026 | 6 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 31/05/2026 | 50 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/2 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/11 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Mildura | 2600m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/04/2026 | 10 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.10 |
| 1/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 20 m by Fighter Command (1:59.70) on August 22 at $17. Before that 4th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track, beaten 10 m by Hoorah Philtra (2:00.80) on August 8 at $51. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:53.1 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $71.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Glen Craven | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $71.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 16.2L | $61.00 |
| 4/4 | 25/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Jess Tubbs | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 03/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Marshall
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Comments
Last start 10th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, beaten 30 m by Fighter Command (1:59.70) on August 22 at $31. Two runs back was well back in the run when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 1.1 m by Jorge Street (1:52.00) on August 8 at $2.40. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 28.2L | $31.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.0 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $2.40 |
| 5/8 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | R | Robert Morris | 1:52.4 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $1.55 |
| 2/10 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.5 | 8 |
| 4.9L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/07/2026 | 112 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kyle Marshall | 1:50.0 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 21/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:51.4 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $23.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
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In good form recently. Last start won by 15 m as favourite (Sr2) at Bendigo (1:56.50) beating Amphijet in on July 1 at $1.06 at the bell was leading 6.37. Top chance based on the latest effort.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 01/07/2026 | 4 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | Kate Gath | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $1.06 |
| 3/8 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:52.2 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $2.70 |
| 4/7 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Kate Gath | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 12.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/5 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:51.0 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 02/05/2026 | 15 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 7 |
| 2.4L | $3.10 | |
| 1/2 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Having his second run back from a spell. Game effort when 3rd (Sr5) over 1720m at this track was 8th-13.08 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Fighter Command (1:59.70) on August 22 at $6.50. One of the prime contenders.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 22/08/2026 | 120 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.0 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/12 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $300,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 2936m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $9.50 |
| 9/10 | 17/04/2026 | 13 | No NR | $1,250,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 2536m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.9 | 8 |
| 14.1L | $9.50 |
| 1/6 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.85 |
| 2/7 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:51.4 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $1.55 |
| 7/8 | 14/03/2026 | 15 | No NR | $1,000,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:49.0 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/3 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
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Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 2190m at Mildura was 3rd-5.6 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Forty Love (2:41.80) on August 21 at $7.50. Two runs back 2nd (Fr3) over 2190m after showing early speed at Mildura, at the bell was 4th-6.2 beaten 1.1 m by Don Lou (2:38.40) on August 7 at $3.20. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 15.9L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 07/08/2026 | 11 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 27/07/2026 | 122 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | L R Sutherland | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 39.4L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 14.2L | $2.60 |
| 6/7 | 10/03/2026 | 24 | NR 67 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | L R Sutherland | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $2.70 |
| 5/6 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 10/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |