Melton Race 6 - Aldebaran Park Trot
KYVALLEY MICHAEL NZ (10) made it two wins from his last six appearances eight days ago, getting home by 6 metres over 2240m at this track. May just need a bit of luck at some point from this difficult draw. Stepping up a level this time but he is capable of making it consecutive wins. ARTIGAS (8) saluted two starts ago at this circuit but didn't measure up at his latest appearance over 2240m here, beaten 4 metres into fifth after being handy to the turn. Can travel in a nice spot from this draw and wait on the sprint lane if necessary. Good enough to take out a race like this. SPIRITED LASS (1) is worth another chance after a last-start eighth over 2240m at this venue two weeks ago. Can bounce back from the coveted pegs draw. CLAUDYS HERO (7) last appeared when runner-up over 1720m at this course 11 weeks ago. Must be respected while fresh.

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start was eighth after showing early speed, behind Vici Bloom at this track over 2240m on August 15 at $3.40. Raced better the start before that where she won by 7 m after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (2:46.90) beating Acool Investment in on August 7 at $2.30. Sure to go well.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 15/08/2026 | 8 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 18.9L | $3.40 |
| 1/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 31/07/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |
| 6/8 | 25/07/2026 | 15 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 18.5L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 10/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 40.2L | $6.50 |
| 10/10 | 04/07/2026 | 8 | 0W/15.0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 40.6L | $51.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 25.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track beaten 10 m by Vici Bloom (2:44.50) on August 15 at $14. Before that, 7th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track beaten 14 m by Alrighty (2:04.30) on August 8 at $26. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to take this out.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $14.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/07/2026 | 10 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.33 |
| 5/12 | 24/06/2026 | 11 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 10.7L | $34.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Paul Males | 0 |
| 36.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Whittle
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track was leading by 0.4 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Unclad (2:09.70) on July 11 at $6.50. At the run before surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr5) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track was 4th-3.73 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Howdy Mate (2:48.20) on July 4 at $7. A better run is on the cards.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Matthew Whittle | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Matthew Whittle | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 23.1L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | G R Whittle | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Matthew Whittle | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 6 m by Sovereign Tiger (2:42.90) on August 13 at $16. Two runs back 7th (Fr6) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 2.34 beaten 16 m by Sky Flair (2:04.80) on August 1 at $16. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 13/08/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $16.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | NR 69 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/07/2026 | 10 | NR 68 to 80 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 18.4L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 08/07/2026 | 22 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/4 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 16/06/2026 | 70 | NR up to 65 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.9 | 10 |
| 31.4L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 11.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr7) over 2180m after being wide early at Kilmore, beaten 2.5 m by Sovereign Tiger (2:42.90) on August 13 at $71. Before that 11th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track beaten 45 m by Artigas (2:47.60) on June 20 at $34. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 13/08/2026 | 54 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.3 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $71.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 29.5L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 44.6L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 24.6L | $14.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/06/2026 | 6 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $3.40 |
| 10/11 | 31/05/2026 | 22 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 28.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/05/2026 | 21 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 40.2L | $41.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 4th-5.1 beaten 12 m by Ijustcalledtosay (2:04.90) on August 22 at $41. Two runs back 3rd (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 19 m by Aldebaran Abel (2:46.20) on August 8 at $11. This looks a far sterner task.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 19.1L | $11.00 |
| 9/10 | 01/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 25.3L | $18.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | John Caldow | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/07/2026 | 10 | 0W/15.0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/12 | 24/06/2026 | 11 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 09/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | John Caldow | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Marshall
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he produced a good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, beaten a head by Ringer Wells (2:04.40) on June 13 at $4.40. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.40 |
| 10/10 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 33.8L | $4.20 |
| 7/10 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 22.9L | $3.10 |
| 3/10 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NMW | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/10 | 25/04/2026 | 21 | NR 58 to 68 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $8.50 |
| 4/11 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 10/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr7) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track was leading by 1.07 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Howdy Mate (2:48.20) on July 4 at $2. Showed ability the race before when he won by a neck as favourite when quickly away, (Fr6) at this track (2:47.60) beating Prohibited Grace in on June 20 at $2.25. Capable of playing a major role.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Good | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/11 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 2:00.8 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $2.00 |
| 1/11 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Aaron Dunn | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.25 |
| 1/12 | 13/06/2026 | 13 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/9 | 31/05/2026 | 18 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $1.55 |
| 2/11 | 13/05/2026 | 13 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $2.60 |
| 11/12 | 30/04/2026 | 186 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 231.4L | $3.30 |
| 1/4 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 26L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashley Manton
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 6th-7.16 beaten 10 m by Ijustcalledtosay (2:04.90) on August 22 at $19. Before that 8th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track, beaten 30 m by Alrighty (2:04.70) on July 11 at $13. Tested again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 22/08/2026 | 42 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/3 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Ashley Manton | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Ashley Manton | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Ashley Manton | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 32.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/06/2026 | 64 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $31.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 17.2L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/03/2026 | 203 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 56.9L | $23.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 6 m as favourite (Sr1) at this track (2:47.00) beating The Sky Is The Limit in on August 21 at $2. In form and sure to prove very hard to beat.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 21/08/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $2.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $4.20 |
| 4/10 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $4.80 |
| 6/9 | 11/07/2026 | 10 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Tristan Larsen | 2:01.4 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 65 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R | Chris Alford | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $1.85 |
| 1/3 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 |