Melton Race 1 - Hygain Edge Mdn Pace
SHEER ME (3) looks close to a win after top-four finishes in all three outings this time in, finishing third at Kilmore in her latest attempt last week. Will be at peak fitness now and is aided by a good draw so could break through in this suitable assignment. KAIDENBOY (2) has been solid in finishing midfield from tricky draws in both outings since he kicked off his career with a 1.3m third from this barrier at Maryborough. Can play a role from this draw. THE FEENY FAVORITE (6) was fourth from the back row last time and put together a string of placings prior. Can make an impact with even luck from a wide barrier. RETRO FIT (1) drew on the back row but worked home along the sprint lane when fourth at Cranbourne last start. Building in fitness and gets the ace draw.

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1609m at Cranbourne beaten 14 m by Twigstar (1:57.20) on September 6 at $151. At the start before 5th (Fr3) over 1720m at this track, beaten 20 m by Roblen Demon (2:06.60) on August 28 at $26. Fitter now and can feature from the pegs.
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 | 06/09/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $151.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/08/2026 | 2 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 20.7L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 26/08/2026 | 82 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Stacie Carbone | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 18.4L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 05/06/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 30.6L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/05/2026 | 385 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $7.50 |
| 5/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | J F Murphy | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/12 | 30/04/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 84.7L | $151.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have been modest. Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 6 m by Betting Attack (2:45.80) on September 7 at $51. The run before 6th (Sr3) over 1710m at Ballarat beaten 50 m by Sweetsugarcandyman (2:04.20) on September 2 at $51. Draws well so a better run is on the cards.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 07/09/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:01.8 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 02/09/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 47.5L | $51.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/08/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/6 | 10/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Good | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tayla French
Stats
Comments
Good run when beaten by 4 m finishing fourth behind Axis Angel at Shepparton over 2190m in a 4yo+ on September 1 at $7.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind My Mate Ace at Kilmore over 2180m in a 4yo+ on September 10 at $2.40. Ready to win and should get her chance from this draw.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 10/09/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:03.0 | 4 |
| 17.0L | $2.40 |
| 4/9 | 01/09/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 23/08/2026 | 146 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:02.0 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | D I Harris | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Ellen Rixon | 0 |
| 118.7L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 30/03/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 26.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $1.75 |
| 6/10 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $15.00 |

Driver: Anne-Maree Conroy
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1690m after showing early pace at Maryborough beaten 19 m by Opertser (2:04.70) in 4yo+ on August 24 at $6. Before that, 8th (Fr4) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 30 m by Imallattitude (2:43.00) on July 13 at $41. Better than last start and can improve.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 24/08/2026 | 42 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 19.9L | $6.00 |
| 2/4 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 13/07/2026 | 52 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 30.2L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/05/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/05/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 25.0L | $51.00 |
| 10/12 | 30/04/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 2190m at Shepparton, beaten 18 m by Axis Angel (2:43.90) in 4yo+ on September 1 at $21. Two runs back 8th (Sr2) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 35 m by Talisker Skipper (2:41.00) on April 29 at $7.50. May play a role.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 01/09/2026 | 125 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/04/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 36.6L | $7.50 |
| 10/12 | 20/04/2026 | 19 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 24.6L | $31.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/04/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 20/03/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/11 | 11/03/2026 | 29 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 23.5L | $126.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | D L Marshall | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | D L Marshall | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nigel Milne
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1690m at Kilmore beaten 10 m by Esperanza (2:06.30) on September 3 at $10. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1690m at Shepparton was 3rd-2.83 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Final Bow (2:05.30) on August 25 at $41. Can be right there at the business end.
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 | 03/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Nigel Milne | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Nigel Milne | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Nigel Milne | 1:59.2 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 12/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nigel Milne | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/08/2026 | 5 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Nigel Milne | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 30/07/2026 | 58 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Nigel Milne | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 63.7L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Good | Nigel Milne | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 31/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | 0 |
| 26L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 30 m by My Mate Ace (2:46.60) in 4yo+ on September 10 at $23. At the start before 4th (Sr1) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 22 m by Sweetsugarcandyman (2:04.20) on September 2 at $71. May be competitive.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 10/09/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:03.0 | 6 |
| 30.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/09/2026 | 55 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 22.6L | $71.00 |
| 2/5 | 16/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 09/07/2026 | 104 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 50.6L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $81.00 |
| 4/5 | 13/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $19.00 |

Driver: Glenn Bull
Stats
Comments
Lines up again after a break of four months. Well beaten at the end of his last preparation when eighth at very big odds behind Talkbabytalk. Might need this run and others rate better.
Last Starts 119 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 22/05/2026 | 3 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 32.8L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/05/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 34.3L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/05/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 26.6L | $101.00 |
| 8/11 | 05/05/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 21.9L | $126.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 24.4L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 22/04/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $81.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Shaun O'sullivan | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 4th-8.5 beaten 14 m by Andersite (2:02.50) on September 11 at $17. Before that, failed to finish when she ran at Parkes on July 24 over 1660m. Further improvement to come so worth following.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 11/09/2026 | 49 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 14.4L | $17.00 |
| 2/5 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | D I Harris | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 99/10 | 24/07/2026 | 111 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Mat Rue | 2:02.0 | 4 |
| 0.0L | $10.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Thomas Pay | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 57.8L | $2.80 |
| 10/10 | 27/03/2026 | 28 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Mat Rue | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 141.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | R G Harris | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $2.90 |
| 6/10 | 20/02/2026 | 35 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Fast | R G Harris | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $9.50 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr4) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 85 m by Sweetsugarcandyman (2:04.20) on September 2 at $151. Two runs back broke in score up and was out of position at the start 8th (Fr4) over 1690m after racing wide at Maryborough, beaten 22 m by Opertser (2:04.70) in 4yo+ on August 24 at $26. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 02/09/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 85.2L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 22.2L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/08/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 297.9L | $81.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Good | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 30/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | R M Hryhorec | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |