Melton Race 4 - Vicbred Voucher Trot
SKYBELLA (5) comes here off a last-start win at this track over 1720m, scoring by 2.5 metres. Talented and has plenty of upside. Facing a tougher assignment but she is capable of running a big race. DISTANT SUN (3) was in the money at Kilmore two runs ago before finishing seventh at his latest appearance over 2240m here, beaten 22 metres. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is good enough to take this out. FARROKH (10) is in the mix following a respectable third at his most recent appearance over 1720m at this venue. One for the multiples. SKY FLAIR (8) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by a nose at this course over 2240m. Can trouble the judge with any luck in running.

Driver: Laura Wilson
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Last start 8th (Fr5) over 2080m at Cranbourne well beaten by Rarity Rock (2:33.70) on August 2 at $6. At his previous start game effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-3.34 beaten 3 m by Keayang Gypsy (2:08.70) on July 25 at $23. Better than the last run suggests; set to make amends.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 02/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 155.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/07/2026 | 9 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/07/2026 | 22 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:03.2 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $14.00 |
| 7/12 | 24/06/2026 | 12 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 17.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/06/2026 | 22 | 2-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/05/2026 | 9 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:05.5 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Laura Wilson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 07/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Laura Wilson | 0 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track beaten 85 m by I Am Wilma (2:44.50) in M on August 22 at $23. At her previous start 5th (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track beaten 3.5 m by Sky Flair (2:45.90) on August 15 at $8.50. Strong claims on what we have seen lately.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 86.2L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/08/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 31/07/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.7 | 7 |
| 9.7L | $4.20 |
| 3/7 | 25/07/2026 | 9 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/07/2026 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/07/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 65 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R | Jackie Barker | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/3 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rebecca Morrissey | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 15/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Rebecca Morrissey | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Last start was seventh after being driven well back, behind Kyvalley Michael at this track over 2240m on August 21 at $4.60. Performed better the start before with a solid effort 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. Big chance on his 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 21/08/2026 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 22.3L | $4.60 |
| 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 |
| 3/4 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Tyrone Abela | 0 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
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Last start surrendered the lead and finished 2nd (Fr6) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 6 m by Kyvalley Michael (2:47.00) on August 21 at $21. Two runs back 9th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track beaten 35 m by Spirited Lass (2:46.90) on August 7 at $13. Not likely to threaten this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Nathan Jack
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Last start won by 2.5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (2:06.60) beating Leanne Leeann in on July 25 at $2.10 at the bell was leading 5.3. Racing well and must be considered.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 16/07/2026 | 215 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.60 |
| 1/6 | 09/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
| 1/4 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Addie Duryea | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 25.9L | $151.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/12/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $19.00 |
| 10/12 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 53.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/11/2025 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $19.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Two back was third after being driven well back, behind Sebastians Waiting at Kilmore over 2180m on August 6 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Sky Flair at this track over 2240m on August 15 at $16. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 15/08/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/08/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.7 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 66.6L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Jack Laugher | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | 0W/15.0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 14.7L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
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Four-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at this track. Last start won by a nose when quickly away, (Fr7) at this track (2:45.90) beating Karbine in on August 15 at $7.50. Can maintain the solid form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/07/2026 | 217 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $7.00 |
| 1/4 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 26.9L | $151.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/12/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:03.0 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $19.00 |
| 11/12 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 54.4L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track, well beaten by I Am Wilma (2:44.50) in M on August 22 at $21. Before that was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 2240m at this track beaten 16 m by Vici Bloom (2:44.50) on August 15 at $26. Not going well enough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 158.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/08/2026 | 12 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 16.2L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/08/2026 | 9 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 25.7L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 20.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/07/2026 | 5 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.9 | 7 |
| 12.1L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/07/2026 | 16 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Michael Bellman | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 13.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/3 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 15/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Rebecca Morrissey | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Lang
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Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Sr4) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 10th-15.43 beaten 8 m by Ijustcalledtosay (2:04.90) on August 22 at $41. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 113.0L | $19.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
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Won three starts back at Albion Park over 2138m 3yo+ on July 28. Last start was well beaten after breaking at this track on August 22. Among the chances on 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 22/08/2026 | 9 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 125.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/08/2026 | 16 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/11 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $1.22 |
| 1/9 | 21/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tayla French | 2:00.0 | 0 |
| 2.9L | $1.50 |
| 3/8 | 16/07/2026 | 215 | NR up to 65 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/6 | 10/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Tayla French | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 31.1L | $71.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |