Melton Race 5 - Congrats Hall Of Fame Simons Family Pace
THUNDERFIRE (8) scored at the first run back from a layoff last start over 2080m at Cranbourne on August 16, finishing 1.1 metres ahead of his rivals. Can travel in a nice spot from this draw and wait on the sprint lane if necessary. This looks a sterner test than last time but he is capable of making it consecutive wins this prep. MONTANA PRIDE (6) finished second last start over 1720m at this track, beaten 4.5 metres. Best recent result was a win at Maryborough three starts ago. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is good enough to take this out. GALAXY LASS (7) is on the radar after her last-start fifth over 1200m at this circuit eight days ago. Top-three credentials. TIVOLI (5) disappointed last time when ninth over 1720m at this course. Can do a lot better so worth considering for the exotics.

Driver: Aaron Dunn
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Second up after running 6th (Fr1) over 2100m at Charlton, beaten 14 m by Captain Pins (2:33.60) on August 17 at $11. Prefer others.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 17/08/2026 | 72 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/06/2026 | 12 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 22.2L | $71.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/05/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 22.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/05/2026 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 23/04/2026 | 13 | NR up to 51 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
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Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 4th (Sr1) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 4.5 m by Blackindeed (2:03.40) in M on October 30 at $26. May need the outing and prefer others this time.
Last Starts 167 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $16.00 |
| 9/9 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 25.1L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 21/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/02/2026 | 10 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brad Barnes | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Brendan Barnes | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Miles
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Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1720m after being wide early at this track, beaten 8 m by The Final Dance (2:01.10) on August 21 at $21. Will make her presence felt.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 21/08/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:53.3 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $21.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Michael Bellman
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Last start 4th (Fr4) over 2080m after showing early speed at Cranbourne was 3rd-4.8 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Thunderfire (2:30.20) on August 16 at $71. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track beaten 5 m by Lambro Mach (2:44.70) on August 7 at $7. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 16/08/2026 | 9 | NR 54 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Matthew Cain | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $71.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/08/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $61.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 25.1L | $16.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 1:52.7 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $101.00 |
| 5/10 | 05/07/2026 | 21 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 17.9L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 24.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Last start 9th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, beaten 19 m by The Final Dance (2:01.10) on August 21 at $8. At her previous 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. Winning chance on her 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 21/08/2026 | 41 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 19.6L | $8.00 |
| 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 |
| 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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Fair run when beaten by 3.5 m finishing fourth behind Pistol Pearce at this track over 1720m on August 12 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second behind The Final Dance at this track over 1720m on August 21 at $8.50. One of the primary contenders.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 21/08/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $8.50 |
| 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 |
| 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: Ewa Justice
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1200m at this track beaten 2.25 m by Highlandhartbreaka (1:21.80) on August 21 at $6.50. The run previous 6th (Sr2) over 1690m at Maryborough, at the bell was 8th-12.8 beaten 8 m by Montana Pride (2:02.40) on August 3 at $16. Leading contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 21/08/2026 | 18 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 3 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 | |
| 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 |
| 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: Liam Older
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Continued his steady form from last campaign first-up with a solid win at Cranbourne. Expected to measure up again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 16/08/2026 | 110 | NR 54 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Rebecca Bartley | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 23/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Rebecca Bartley | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 28/04/2026 | 14 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $1.55 |
| 1/11 | 14/04/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $1.65 |
| 1/7 | 31/03/2026 | 153 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $2.20 |
| 4/8 | 29/10/2025 | 19 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 26.1L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 10/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Rebecca Bartley | 1:53.3 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.70 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1200m at this track beaten 1.75 m by Highlandhartbreaka (1:21.80) on August 21 at $14. Two runs back 8th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, beaten 25 m by Fairplay (2:41.50) on July 18 at $26. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 21/08/2026 | 34 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 5 |
| 1.8L | $14.00 | |
| 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 |

Driver: Monique Burnett
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Resuming after a spell of six months. Ran only once last preparation running when fourth after being driven well back, behind Jilliby Willow at Terang over 1680m on March 2 at $15. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Monique Burnett | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 02/03/2026 | 72 | NR 65 or better | $9,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Monique Burnett | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/4 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 20/12/2025 | 8 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Monique Burnett | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/9 | 12/12/2025 | 6 | NR 76 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Monique Burnett | 1:51.2 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/12/2025 | 42 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Monique Burnett | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Monique Burnett | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/10/2025 | 49 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Monique Burnett | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $81.00 |