Melton Race 2 - Vicbred Voucher Trot
MAXIMEZ (9) made an encouraging return to racing when just a nose away in second at Ballarat in his first outing for six months. Draws on the back row but has won when second-up before so progression is likely. IDEOLOGY (4) was let down by manners in both outings of the Vicbred Super Series but had won three in a row in SA prior. Strikes at 50 per cent at this distance. Big chance if he gets it right. LORD LOGAN (7) raced parked from a similar draw to this and boxed on for second at Kilmore last week. Had won three of his previous four, one of them at this circuit and distance. Must be included. AMOUR MATERNAL (1) has put three placings together, coming from this barrier to miss narrowly two back. Go well again.

Driver: Anne-Maree Conroy
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when a close second after showing early speed, behind Scar at Kilmore over 2180m on September 3 at $10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third behind Majestic Tooth at Ballarat over 1710m on September 16 at $9.50. Racing well and must be included from the ace draw.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 16/09/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:04.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 06/08/2026 | 27 | NR 56 to 64 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/4 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 10/07/2026 | 16 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:00.7 | 7 |
| 237.7L | $8.50 |
| 6/12 | 24/06/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 14.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 1710m at Ballarat, at the bell was 7th-14.36 beaten 5.5 m by Majestic Tooth (2:06.20) on September 16 at $9.50. At the start before 4th (FT) over 2690m at Maryborough was 4th-16.7 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Antonov (3:26.30) on September 7 at $13. Draws for a better showing.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 16/09/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.8 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:02.5 | 0 |
| 8.2L | $13.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/08/2026 | 9 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 2:01.4 | 0 |
| 20.7L | $20.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/08/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 129.4L | $16.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/07/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 12 m by Dels Destiny (2:48.00) on September 18 at $11. Two runs back 4th (Fr3) over 1690m after showing early speed at Kilmore beaten 4 m by Ox Knox (2:08.00) on August 20 at $41. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 18/09/2026 | 29 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 2:01.9 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/07/2026 | 5 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 26.7L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/07/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:02.2 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 09/07/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | T K Larsen | 0 |
| 14.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 18/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Has been let down by manners of late. Last start 5th (Sr6) over 2200m after racing wide at Ballarat, beaten 25 m by Itz Classic Gold (2:46.50) in 3yo on September 16 at $3.70. The run previous was well beaten after breaking at this track on September 4. Up to winning this if he gets it right.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 16/09/2026 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:01.8 | 6 |
| 27.2L | $3.70 |
| 3/5 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 04/09/2026 | 13 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Kate Gath | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 29.6L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $15,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:04.3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.85 |
| 1/7 | 15/08/2026 | 12 | NR up to 48 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:03.2 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $2.30 |
| 1/7 | 03/08/2026 | 9 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:05.4 | 0 |
| 12.1L | $1.60 |
| 2/7 | 25/07/2026 | 210 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:05.9 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $10.00 |
| 4/4 | 02/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Ryan Hryhorec | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr4) over 1710m after showing early speed at Ballarat was 3rd-5.15 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Majestic Tooth (2:06.20) on September 16 at $3.50. Two runs back won by 2 m as favourite (Fr6) at Kilmore (2:08.00) beating Amour Maternal in on August 20 at $1.85. Capable of another good showing.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 16/09/2026 | 27 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 20/08/2026 | 13 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.9 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $1.85 |
| 1/10 | 07/08/2026 | 8 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $1.35 |
| 2/10 | 30/07/2026 | 64 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $2.10 |
| 1/5 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 27/05/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | W | James Herbertson | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $2.25 |
| 8/9 | 21/05/2026 | 47 | NR 52 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.7 | 7 |
| 92.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/4 | 13/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Resumes. At the latest first-up run 10th (Sr1) over 2100m at Geelong, well beaten by Valtino (2:37.00) in 3yo CG on September 6 2024 at $101. Might need some time.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 08/07/2026 | 4 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $34.00 |
| 9/11 | 04/07/2026 | 5 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 15.6L | $126.00 |
| 8/12 | 29/06/2026 | 9 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:04.1 | 0 |
| 13.2L | $17.00 |
| 8/11 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Chris Alford | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $126.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $61.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/06/2026 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $23.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Rita Burnette | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when second at Kilmore on September 17. Proved too good the start before at Maryborough on September 7. Going well and likely to play a role.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 17/09/2026 | 10 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $1.55 |
| 1/9 | 07/09/2026 | 17 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $1.28 |
| 4/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.9 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $1.75 |
| 1/7 | 07/08/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.0 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $2.90 |
| 3/3 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lucas Rando | 0 |
| 23.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lucas Rando | 0 |
| 19.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track, beaten 50 m by Vici Bloom (2:45.20) on September 5 at $14. Two runs back 4th (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track beaten 9 m by Karbine (2:48.10) on August 29 at $31. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 48.6L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 32.9L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | John Caldow | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michelle Wight
Stats
Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 1710m at Ballarat was 2nd-2.03 at the bell, beaten a nose by Majestic Tooth (2:06.20) on September 16 at $4.80. Big chance to take this out.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 16/09/2026 | 186 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 14/03/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 2:01.9 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $4.20 |
| 4/9 | 27/02/2026 | 6 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2570m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $4.60 |
| 2/11 | 21/02/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 11/02/2026 | 41 | NR 57 to 66 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/01/2026 | 17 | NR up to 70 | $12,000.00 | Echuca | 2560m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 2:07.0 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/4 | 21/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 26/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | M Wight | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 7th-10.58 beaten 10 m by Sebastians Boy (2:47.30) on September 19 at $12. At the start before good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 2100m at Geelong was 2nd-1.95 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Scar (2:41.30) on September 11 at $2.90. Consider.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 19/09/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $12.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |