Melton Race 5 - Apg Vicbred Super Series (3yo Colts & Geldings) Bronze Pace (2nd Div)
SOHO WASHINGTON (4) drew poorly and had to work in a heat of this series last start so wasn't disgraced when midfield behind subsequent final winner Enjoy Life. Scored a hat trick of wins earlier in the campaign, leading each time so he has the pace to take advantage of the better draw. BINALONG MATE (1) kicked off his campaign with a win at this venue and has placed in two of three starts since, the miss coming from a tough draw in the heats. Should get his chance from the inside barrier. ZANDA MAN (5) is two from two when third up so should be peaking and he owns good statistics both here and at the distance so must be respected. KING BALDWIN (3) takes a step up in grade but looked good when coming from wider for an easy debut win at Cranbourne and is open to improvement.

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Soho Charmer at Kilmore over 2180m in a 3yo on August 27 at $81. Then a handy effort when a close third behind Bulletproof Kid at Cranbourne over 2080m on September 6 at $3.90. Should get his chance from this draw.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 06/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 8/10 | 27/08/2026 | 8 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $81.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/08/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 12/08/2026 | 171 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Slow | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 22/02/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Taylor Youl | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $3.20 |
| 2/10 | 12/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |

Driver: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr3) over 1609m at Cranbourne, beaten 25 m by Justlikedave (1:54.50) on September 13 at $3.40. At his previous start solid effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 1609m at Cranbourne, beaten 3.5 m by Guaranteed Trouble (1:55.40) on September 6 at $3.70. Drawn well this time so could get into the finish.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 26.2L | $3.40 |
| 2/10 | 06/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $3.70 |
| 9/11 | 27/08/2026 | 8 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 25.0L | $151.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/08/2026 | 7 | NR 38 to 44 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $2.90 |
| 9/10 | 12/08/2026 | 12 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 37.2L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | 0-3 WINs (NR55) | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $8.50 |
| 5/5 | 29/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 116.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 32.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Won on debut won by 9 m as favourite (Fr5) at Cranbourne (2:34.60) beating Ride High Captin in on September 13 at $2 at the bell was 4th-5.4. Drawn to advantage and could go on with it.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 13/09/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/4 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Slow | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 27.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jai Meikle
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr3) over 2180m after being wide early at Kilmore beaten 19 m by Enjoy Life (2:38.80) in 3yo on August 27 at $61. Before that, 4th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early speed at Penrith, at the bell was 2nd-0.42 beaten 6 m by Wingman Lou (2:03.20) on August 6 at $3.50. Up to winning this with his A-game.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 27/08/2026 | 21 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/08/2026 | 12 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jai Meikle | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $3.50 |
| 8/8 | 25/07/2026 | 9 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 16/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Jai Meikle | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Jai Meikle | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $1.15 |
| 1/9 | 25/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | W | Jai Meikle | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J B Meikle | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 20/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr7) over 2100m after racing wide at Geelong, beaten 8 m by Isolation (2:31.00) on September 11 at $3.60. Before that, 7th (Sr3) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 17 m by Soho Trump (2:38.40) in 3yo on August 27 at $34. Fitter again third up so can peak.
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 | 11/09/2026 | 15 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $3.60 |
| 7/11 | 27/08/2026 | 117 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 17.2L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | 1MW | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $2.50 |
| 2/11 | 25/04/2026 | 21 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 14/03/2026 | 28 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 2/5 | 16/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 7 m by Betting Attack (2:45.80) on September 7 at $2.60. Two runs back was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 2150m at Bendigo was 10th-22.7m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 8 m by Zihuatanejo (2:40.80) in 3yo on June 10 at $21. Not keen.
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 | 07/09/2026 | 89 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $2.60 |
| 5/10 | 10/06/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:00.4 | 7 |
| 8.9L | $21.00 |
| 3/11 | 01/06/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Soft | S J P O'sullivan | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $2.40 |
| 4/7 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/10 | 21/05/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/05/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Sr3) over 1609m at Geelong, beaten a neck by Speedy Healey (1:55.60) on September 11 at $15. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr8) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway beaten 19 m by Bay Of Fires (2:03.60) in 3yo on September 4 at $51. Might find this beyond him.
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 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:54.4 | 8 |
| 19.4L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/08/2026 | 20 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 54.0L | $126.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR 53 to 59 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 41.9L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 53 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 24/07/2026 | 4 | No more than 2 wins | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Alanah Richardson | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Brendan Barnes | 0 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 1710m at Ballarat, at the bell was 4th-5.98 beaten 5.5 m by Yankee Mojoh (2:05.90) on August 19 at $14. Two runs back 4th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-4.33 beaten 4 m by Famous Crimes (2:45.40) on August 7 at $8.50. Hard to have.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 19/08/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/08/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 01/08/2026 | 19 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:51.8 | 1 |
| 85.5L | $61.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/07/2026 | 11 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | John Caldow | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/07/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $1.65 |
| 3/11 | 23/06/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr1) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 17 m by Soho Charmer (2:37.10) in 3yo on August 27 at $51. Showed ability the run before when he posted a big 23 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Hobart (2:35.70) beating I Gotta Go in 3yo+ on June 28 at $1.05. Could bounce back.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 27/08/2026 | 60 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/5 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Good | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 28/06/2026 | 7 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 23.8L | $1.05 |
| 2/10 | 21/06/2026 | 9 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:01.1 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $4.80 |
| 1/6 | 12/06/2026 | 211 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:02.7 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $1.09 |
| 1/8 | 13/11/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $3.10 |

Driver: Adrian Pace
Stats
Comments
Last start posted a big 4 m win (Fr3) at this track (2:44.90) beating Posterized in on September 9 at $3.90 at the bell was 6th-9.1. Among the chances.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 09/09/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Adrian Pace | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $3.90 |
| 10/10 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Adrian Pace | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 99.7L | $151.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $3.90 |
| 1/9 | 30/07/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/07/2026 | 37 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $21.00 |
| 3/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | J Pace | 0 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | A Pace | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |