Melton Race 4 - Hip Pocket Castlemaine Pace
PLATINUM JIVE NZ (9) made a winning return after more than five months, finishing strongly to get home by 1.1 metres at Cranbourne. Draws on the back row but should be improved second up and has won at this circuit and distance before. EASTBRO KOZZY (1) kicked off his campaign with back-to-back placings then overcame a second row draw and a break to score last start at Maryborough. This is stronger but the ace draw could see him take that step. SCOOTER LOU (5) is suited returning to this circuit having scored here two back and his record at this distance stands at three from four. MONTANA PRIDE (4) has been solid since a Maryborough win last month, coming from this barrier for a 4m fourth at his most recent appearance at Cranbourne. Go well again. PISTOL PEARCE (7) draws wider but there was merit in the last-start second at Geelong.

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start ran on from midfield and won by a head as favourite (Sr3) at Maryborough (2:41.10) beating Janiebquick in on September 7 at $2.30 at the bell was leading 0.4. Great chance to go back-to-back from the inside gate.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 07/09/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.30 |
| 2/9 | 30/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/08/2026 | 170 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 64 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 22.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $18.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/02/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $16.00 |
| 2/4 | 02/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | L C Cook | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 08/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | M J Bellman | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 8th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track beaten 23 m by Pet Kitty (2:03.40) on October 10 at $6. Maybe later.
Last Starts 266 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 02/01/2026 | 29 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $2.80 |
| 4/9 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $71.00 |
| 10/11 | 20/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 95.4L | $151.00 |
| 12/12 | 12/11/2025 | 6 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 23.7L | $81.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/11/2025 | 13 | NR 52 to 57 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 7/8 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:52.1 | 6 |
| 28.4L | $31.00 |
| 3/3 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 09/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Z M Phillips | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anne-Maree Conroy
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr1) over 2100m at Geelong, at the bell was 7th-9.74 beaten 12 m by Isolation (2:31.00) on September 11 at $13. Showed ability the race before when he won by a head (Fr1) at Maryborough (2:40.60) beating Wicked Mitzi in on August 24 at $4.20. Gets a good draw and can improve.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 11/09/2026 | 18 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/08/2026 | 16 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 5/11 | 08/08/2026 | 16 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/07/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:54.4 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/07/2026 | 37 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 10.7L | $8.50 |
| 6/9 | 03/06/2026 | 11 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 19.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 21/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 2080m at Cranbourne was 3rd-6.4 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Platinum Jive (2:30.70) on September 13 at $4. At the run before 7th (Fr6) over 1720m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, beaten 8 m by Scooter Lou (2:03.20) on August 29 at $6. This looks a suitable assignment.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 13/09/2026 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | NR 57 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/08/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 12/08/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 03/08/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/07/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 83.9L | $3.10 |
| 3/7 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 15.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 01/02/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | T J Mcmullen | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1750m after showing early pace at Swan Hill was 2nd-0.2 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by King Kasey (2:06.70) on September 8 at $4.20. Two runs back won by 3 m (Fr1) at this track (2:03.20) beating Wild Card in on August 29 at $13. Contender.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 08/09/2026 | 10 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 29/08/2026 | 12 | NR 57 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/08/2026 | 72 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/06/2026 | 12 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 22.2L | $71.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/05/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/05/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 22.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 6th-9.06 beaten 13 m by Gunforhire (2:40.60) on September 19 at $81. Two runs back won by 2.5 m (Fr5) at Maryborough (2:01.50) beating Starzinhereyes in M on September 7 at $3.60 at the bell was leading 2.6. Place hope.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 19/09/2026 | 12 | NR up to 70 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $81.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 60 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $3.60 |
| 1/9 | 24/08/2026 | 16 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.1 | 7 |
| 8.9L | $8.00 |
| 9/11 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 20.6L | $126.00 |
| 10/11 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 29.8L | $61.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $14.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Connor Ronan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 12/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Connor Ronan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 2100m after showing early speed at Geelong, at the bell was 4th-5.84 beaten 6 m by Isolation (2:31.00) on September 11 at $10. Progressing well. Can feature with even luck from a wide draw.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 11/09/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $10.00 |
| 9/11 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/08/2026 | 9 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 4 |
| 1.2L | $7.50 | |
| 1/8 | 12/08/2026 | 28 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 15/07/2026 | 11 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $3.10 |
| 5/7 | 04/07/2026 | 15 | 0W/15.0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | T Taugge | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 82.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Racing in great heart. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.4 m (Sr1) held up early, at Cranbourne (1:57.20) beating Just As Well in on September 6 at $11 at the bell was 4th-3.8. Player again.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 06/09/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Matthew Cain | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 29/08/2026 | 13 | NR 57 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/08/2026 | 9 | NR 54 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Matthew Cain | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $71.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/08/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $61.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 25.1L | $16.00 |
| 2/4 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 24.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: William Pace
Stats
Comments
Last preparation only had 2 starts before going for a break. Returned to racing with a handy win by 1.1 m when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at Cranbourne (2:30.70) beating Isthisthereallife in on September 13 at $5 at the bell was 6th-10.4. Can get the job done again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 13/09/2026 | 156 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | W J Pace | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/3 | 29/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | W J Pace | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | W J N Pace | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 36.9L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/04/2026 | 91 | NR 56 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | W J Pace | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/11 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | NR 57 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | W J N Pace | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $3.40 |
| 3/9 | 19/12/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | W J N Pace | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/12/2025 | 24 | NR 51 to 57 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | W J N Pace | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $2.15 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 2.25 beaten 20 m by Isolation (2:39.30) on September 19 at $13. Before that, surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr5) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-3.91 at the bell, beaten 14 m by I Am The Storm (2:40.50) on August 22 at $8.50. Among the chances on best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/09/2026 | 28 | NR up to 85 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 20.9L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 22/08/2026 | 56 | NR up to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 14.7L | $8.50 |
| 1/3 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Slow | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/11 | 27/06/2026 | 16 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 33.1L | $19.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/06/2026 | 75 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $2.15 |
| 1/5 | 25/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Riley Pace | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/11 | 28/03/2026 | 20 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 11/12 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR 70 or better | $20,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:05.1 | 2 |
| 32.1L | $2.10 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 8th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-5.24 at the bell, beaten 14 m by With In Reason (2:01.40) on August 8 at $11. Two runs back 11th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track beaten 25 m by I Am The Storm (2:) on August 1 at $41. Hard to have.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $11.00 |
| 11/11 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 25.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.5 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 10/07/2026 | 26 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/9 | 14/06/2026 | 8 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $3.80 |
| 8/11 | 06/06/2026 | 11 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 15.4L | $151.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Hannah Parish | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 19/12/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | C A Alford | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |