Melton Race 6 - Nutrien Equine Trot
VICI BLOOM (6) has looked good in winning both of her starts at this circuit and distance since a lengthy spell. Draws wider this time but should be at her peak third-up and winning form is hard to knock. MAORIS MAC (9) was very consistent with a string of placings at the end of her last campaign, the last two coming at Group 1 level behind might mare Keayang Zahara. Hasn't raced for 10 months and is yet to win when fresh but has placed in three of five attempts and she has been readied with two trials. SAM NIEN (5) powered back to form at the right time last week, coming from this barrier for an upset win in the Vicbred final at this circuit and distance. Could go on with it. RUBYS DREAM (7) draws wider than in last week's win but strikes at 50 per cent when third-up so could be further improved. QUIRKY CHARACTER (8) could be close to a return to winning form having placed in his last two outings, the latest from this barrier.

Driver: Chris Lang
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track beaten 30 m by Sam Nien (2:44.60) in 4yo G1 on September 19 at $151. Before that was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.49 beaten 16 m by Alrighty (2:48.60) in 4yo on September 9 at $34. Will need improvement.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 19/09/2026 | 10 | Entires Geldings No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 32.1L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/09/2026 | 11 | Entires Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 16.7L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 113.0L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Lang | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Lang | 0 |
| 25.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track was 2nd-2.81 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Sebastians Boy (2:47.30) on September 19 at $8.50. Two runs back 7th (Fr5) over 2100m after being wide early at Geelong, at the bell was 5th-7.05 beaten 16 m by Thunda Struck (2:38.00) on September 11 at $26. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 19/09/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $8.50 |
| 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 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 5th-12.32 beaten 6 m by Rubys Dream (2:04.20) on September 19 at $26. Before that 10th (Fr6) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track beaten 21 m by Ijustcalledtosay (2:04.90) on August 22 at $34. Leaning to others.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 19/09/2026 | 28 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $26.00 |
| 10/11 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 21.1L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:59.4 | 7 |
| 31.7L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $14.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/07/2026 | 84 | NR 69 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 150.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/4 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Lang | 0 |
| 14.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Chris Lang | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 21.5L | $9.50 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track was 9th-19.19 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Sam Nien (2:44.60) in 4yo G1 on September 19 at $26. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 2240m at this track, beaten 21 m by I Am Hellbound (2:45.70) in 4yo on September 9 at $26. Contender.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 19/09/2026 | 10 | Entires Geldings No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/09/2026 | 11 | Entires Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.0 | 7 |
| 21.4L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/08/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/08/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.7 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (2:44.60) beating I Am Hellbound in 4yo G1 on September 19 at $101 at the bell was 3rd-4.9. Found form with a Group 1 win last week and could go on with it.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 19/09/2026 | 10 | Entires Geldings No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $101.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/09/2026 | 6 | Entires Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/09/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 2:04.5 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $5.00 |
| 11/11 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 43.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/08/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 27.0L | $14.00 |
| 2/3 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Slow | Darren Pace | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Darren Pace | 0 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Six-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at this track both over 2240m. Last start won by 5.5 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (2:45.20) beating Nakedtruth in on September 5 at $1.90 at the bell was leading 4.34. Can win again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 15/08/2026 | 244 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $2.30 |
| 1/3 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 23/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 8/11 | 14/12/2025 | 19 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Gunbower | 2630m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:04.9 | 0 |
| 98.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 25/11/2025 | 229 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $1.85 |
| 4/8 | 10/04/2025 | 8 | NR 54 to 60 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $2.40 |
| 2/12 | 02/04/2025 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $61.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Last start posted a big 3.5 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:04.20) beating Nakedtruth in on September 19 at $2.30 at the bell was leading 4.29. Draws wider but is in winning form and has to be included.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 19/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/9 | 11/09/2026 | 160 | NR 68 to 80 | $11,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Paddy Lee | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 22.7L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 75 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 5 m third behind Rubys Dream at this track over 1720m last start. Before that was beaten 1.5 metres third at Geelong over 2100m same class on September 11. Working back into form and is among the contenders.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 19/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/09/2026 | 13 | NR 68 to 80 | $11,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.0 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/08/2026 | 49 | NR up to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 22.2L | $17.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Jack Laugher | 1:56.6 | 7 |
| 40.6L | $31.00 |
| 10/11 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | NR 69 to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $6.00 |

Driver: Josh Aiken
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into third after a quick start, behind Keayang Zahara at Albion Park over 2138m in a 3-4yo G1 on December 6 at $18. Ended last campaign with back-to-back Group 1 placings so is likely to measure up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 17/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Joshua Aiken | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Joshua Aiken | 0 |
| 38L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 06/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Joshua Aiken | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $18.00 |
| 2/12 | 22/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Joshua Aiken | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Joshua Aiken | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 79 | $17,500.00 | Maryborough | 1609m | Neutral | Joshua Aiken | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.30 |
| 3/9 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
| 6/7 | 11/10/2025 | 21 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Joshua Aiken | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 24.8L | $101.00 |

Driver: Glen Craven
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 15 days ago at Geelong over 2100m, before that was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track, beaten 40 m by Fouroutoffive (2:45.50) on August 29 at $6.50. Improvement needed.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 11/09/2026 | 13 | NR 68 to 80 | $11,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 25.4L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 40.4L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 22/08/2026 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 22.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/08/2026 | 232 | NR up to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 37.2L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/12/2025 | 13 | NR 73 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 183.6L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 29/11/2025 | 8 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $2.60 |
| 2/5 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 26/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | A E Tubbs | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |