Melton Race 8 - Congrats Hall Of Fame Clarke Family Pace
EYE WISH (3) has not raced since she was successful by a nose at Riverina Paceway over 2270m three months ago. Ready for her return following a recent trial. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Expecting a bright start to the campaign. OLLIES THE BOSS (2) is racing well with four top-five finishes in succession, the latest effort a third at this track over 2240m. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run and the recent efforts are good enough to take out a race like this. CAPTAIN PINS NZ (6) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 2.5 metres at Charlton over 2100m. FIRE MARSHALL (1) could only manage eighth when resuming over 1720m at this circuit last start. Strips fitter and can do much better from the pegs draw.

Driver: Kyle Marshall
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track beaten 16 m by The Final Dance (2:01.10) on August 21 at $6. Two runs back 4th (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 9 m by Clymenus (2:39.10) on June 13 at $8.50. Will come on from that run and is a strong top-three hope.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 21/08/2026 | 69 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:53.3 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $6.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Words at this track over 2240m on August 7 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind I Am The Storm at this track over 2240m on August 22 at $5. Sure to play a major role.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 22/08/2026 | 15 | NR up to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/08/2026 | 10 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/07/2026 | 17 | NR 57 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $1.60 |
| 2/10 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Kate Gath | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 7/11 | 27/06/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 37.0L | $14.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/06/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $8.00 |
| 3/3 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 20.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 10.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run she won by a nose as favourite when quickly away, (Fr6) at Riverina Paceway (2:43.20) beating Willows Girl in 3yo LR F on May 30 at $2.60. First-up winner in the past and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2 | 13/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Good | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/12 | 30/05/2026 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 22/05/2026 | 21 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $1.75 |
| 3/9 | 17/04/2026 | 20 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $1.85 |
| 3/10 | 28/03/2026 | 5 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/03/2026 | 149 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $7.00 |
| 1/3 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | R Jack | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track beaten 30 m by Pesci (2:40.80) on August 22 at $2.50. At his previous start good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 1740m after showing early pace at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 2nd-9 beaten 10 m by Wicked Confession (2:00.60) on August 14 at $3.40. Better than the last run suggests; set to make amends.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 22/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 31.7L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 14/08/2026 | 307 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:51.5 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/5 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 30/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 0m | Good | Joshua Aiken | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 26.4L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 15.7L | $126.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/09/2025 | 63 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $2.60 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr3) over 2240m after racing wide at this track beaten 23 m by Pesci (2:40.80) on August 22 at $71. Before that 5th (Fr2) over 1700m at Horsham was 5th-8.4 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Hot Deal (2:01.60) on July 27 at $16. Not enthused.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 22/08/2026 | 26 | NR up to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 23.4L | $71.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/07/2026 | 108 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 15.1L | $16.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/04/2026 | 135 | NR 70 to 79 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 39.9L | $16.00 |
| 3/3 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 40.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/12 | 26/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $7.50 |
| 8/12 | 15/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/11/2025 | 17 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/5 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2.5 m (Sr3) at Charlton (2:33.60) beating Savon De Roche in on August 17 at $5.50. Top chance again.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 17/08/2026 | 58 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $5.50 |
| 2/2 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Chris Svanosio | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 30.0L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/06/2026 | 49 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $16.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 22.3L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 25.5L | $126.00 |
| 11/11 | 18/04/2026 | 20 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.1 | 7 |
| 24.4L | $101.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $21.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track well beaten by Fairplay (2:00.50) on August 15 at $26. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 2nd (Fr5) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-3.58 beaten 2 m by I Am The Storm (2:) on August 1 at $81. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | NR 78 to 89 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 272.4L | $26.00 |
| 2/11 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:52.3 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 77 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $13.00 |
| 9/9 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | NR 72 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 28.9L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/3 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 2240m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 2nd-3.2 beaten 19 m by Pesci (2:40.80) on August 22 at $16. Two runs back 4th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track, beaten 12 m by Words (2:41.00) on August 7 at $9. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 22/08/2026 | 15 | NR up to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 19.9L | $16.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/08/2026 | 6 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/11 | 01/08/2026 | 255 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $151.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 17.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/11 | 19/11/2025 | 11 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:53.4 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Soft | John Caldow | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/10/2025 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 5th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track was 7th-13.54 at the bell, beaten 8 m by I Am The Storm (2:40.50) on August 22 at $12. Before that 7th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 16 m by Apollostorm (2:41.60) on August 15 at $23. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $12.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | NR 67 to 77 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/08/2026 | 4 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:52.8 | 6 |
| 27.2L | $71.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/07/2026 | 5 | NR 70 to 99 | $10,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tamara Battle | 1:50.4 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/07/2026 | 2 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 99 | $10,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $11.00 |
| 4/5 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fifth after being driven well back, behind Apollostorm at this track over 2240m on August 15 at $41. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Pesci at this track over 2240m on August 22 at $10. Rates highly. Can continue the good form and take this out.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/08/2026 | 8 | NR 67 to 77 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:53.8 | 8 |
| 19.7L | $19.00 |
| 11/11 | 01/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:51.9 | 5 |
| 27.7L | $41.00 |
| 2/5 | 24/07/2026 | 8 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 16/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 75 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 29/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | E J Tormey | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 22/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |