Melton Race 3 - Melton City Council Trot
KYVALLEY MICHAEL NZ (8) continues a run of second line draws but has been going very well from there. Found the front from this barrier before scoring by more than 6m two back then missed narrowly last time, both at this circuit and distance. Can continue the strong form. SEBASTIANS BOY (4) did a good job to come from the back row and miss by only 1.7m last start. Gets his best draw of the campaign so far and should be at peak fitness now. SCAR (7) has never managed to win in 14 tries here but he does return in top form, coming from similar barriers to win his last two outings. TICTOK (10) could be close to a win following back-to-back placings, one when coming from this barrier at this circuit and distance. KYVALLEY JETSTREAM NZ (2) draws well for his return and has been trialling well so keep him safe.

Driver: Tristan Larsen
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Returns after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 9 m finishing fourth behind Iron Women at this track over 1720m on May 9 at $7. Trialling well and draws for a good return.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Flynn Ford | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Flynn Ford | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $7.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/04/2026 | 15 | NR 58 to 68 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 29.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |
| 1/10 | 28/03/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/7 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:00.6 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $1.75 |
| 1/12 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $1.85 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
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Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr4) over 2100m at Geelong, beaten 8 m by Scar (2:41.30) on September 11 at $7. At her previous start 5th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track was 4th-8.58 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Vici Bloom (2:44.50) on August 15 at $26. Nicely drawn so may run a bold race.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 11/09/2026 | 27 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:03.6 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 21.1L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 19.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 18/07/2026 | 9 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 09/07/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/4 | 15/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 03/11/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 50.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashley Manton
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Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 1.75 m by Aldebaran Susanne (2:48.60) on August 29 at $6. Before that, 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. Rates highly. Draws better and should be peaking now.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $6.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Emmett Brosnan
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Won three starts back at this track over 2240m on July 24. Last time out 5th (10m) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 7 m by Antonov (2:45.90) on August 24 at $13. First four hope.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 24/08/2026 | 21 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.4 | 0 |
| 7.2L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/08/2026 | 10 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 24/07/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $4.33 |
| 4/9 | 12/07/2026 | 8 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:03.9 | 0 |
| 22.7L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/07/2026 | 29 | 0W/15.0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 26.2L | $101.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 20.2L | $17.00 |
| 2/4 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Last start 7th (Fr5) over 2100m after racing wide at Geelong beaten 16 m by Thunda Struck (2:38.00) on September 11 at $26. Two runs back won by a neck as favourite (Fr5) at Kilmore (2:48.60) beating Champagne Charley in on September 3 at $3.30. Could bounce back.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 11/09/2026 | 8 | NR 68 to 80 | $11,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/09/2026 | 5 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:04.5 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |
| 7/10 | 29/08/2026 | 16 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $18.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Robert Young
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Looks well placed in this tougher race, but he was impressive winning last start [-+] won by 1.2 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Geelong (2:41.30) beating Queen Kizen in on September 11 at $3.80. Expected to go well again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 11/09/2026 | 8 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:03.6 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 03/09/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:04.2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.33 |
| 4/8 | 26/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:02.3 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 14/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 05/08/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Robert Young | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Robert Young | 0 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 11/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Robert Young | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
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Comments
Last start good run when 2nd (Sr3) over 2240m at this track, beaten a nose by Aldebaran Susanne (2:48.60) on August 29 at $4.60. Two runs back 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 at the bell was leading 4.43. Has winning claims.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
| 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 |
| 1/3 | 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 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Two back was well beaten into third behind Vici Bloom at this track over 2240m on September 5 at $21. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Scar at Geelong over 2100m on September 11 at $2.90. Could be working towards winning form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 11/09/2026 | 6 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:03.6 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $2.90 |
| 3/7 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 158.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/08/2026 | 12 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 16.2L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/08/2026 | 9 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 25.7L | $10.00 |
| 1/3 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 15/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Rebecca Morrissey | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; broke in score up and was out of position at the start 8th (Fr2) over 2100m after showing early pace at Geelong, beaten 20 m by Thunda Struck (2:38.00) on September 11 at $12. Showed ability the race before when she won by a nose after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (2:48.60) beating Kyvalley Michael in on August 29 at $10. Capable of better.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 12/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 11/09/2026 | 13 | NR 68 to 80 | $11,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 20.2L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 29/08/2026 | 16 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 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 |
| 2/4 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |