Melton Race 7 - Aldebaran Park Tatlow Stakes (2yo Trotters)
PHOENIX REX (3) missed the Vicbred final after suffering his first defeat when runner-up in the heats but he had looked very good in winning his first four starts, three of them coming here and the other in the QBred Final in Brisbane. A good draw gives him every chance to return to the winners' list. Hard to knock the consistency of REGAL GALA (2) who added to a string of wins and placings with his brave second in the Vicbred final last start. Led from much wider when winning easily here last month so can take advantage of the low draw. Big threat. INSULATOR (4) had this draw when less than 2m behind REGAL GALA in the Vicbred final and beat Phoenix Red to win his heat prior so the form lines stack right up. KYVALLEY DIXON (6) tackles the boys and draws wide but made it three wins from her past four starts when she came from wide on the back row to win the fillies' Vicbred final last start.

Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Sr1) over 2200m at Ballarat, at the bell was 3rd-9.62 beaten 6 m by Rockinwithsass (2:46.90) in 2yo on September 16 at $2.40. Two runs back won by a head (Fr5) at Terang (2:51.60) beating Miss Muscle in on July 12 at $12 at the bell was leading 3.8. Draws the inside but place best against these.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 16/09/2026 | 66 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $2.40 |
| 6/8 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 12/07/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Antti Ruokonen | 2:06.7 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 3/3 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Antti Ruokonen | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 3 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Verbici at this track over 2240m in a 2yo on September 4 at $7.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing second behind Verbici at this track over 2240m in a 2yo G1 on September 12 at $6. Rates highly. From a low draw he can continue the good form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 12/09/2026 | 8 | Colts Geldings No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/09/2026 | 13 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | James Herbertson | 2:02.4 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/2 | 30/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | C N Angove | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/5 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | 0-2 WINS | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 01/08/2026 | 21 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/07/2026 | 42 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 24.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 26/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | C N Angove | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glen Craven
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when second at this track on September 4. Was victorious the start before at Albion Park on August 22. Draws well so can return to the winners' list.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 04/09/2026 | 13 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $1.18 |
| 1/9 | 22/08/2026 | 21 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:05.8 | 0 |
| 2.7L | $2.00 |
| 5/5 | 14/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 101.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 01/08/2026 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 24/07/2026 | 28 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:03.1 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $1.85 |
| 1/2 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 54.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 26/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:04.7 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $1.50 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was leading 3.91 beaten 10 m by Verbici (2:46.30) in 2yo G1 on September 12 at $3.90. Two runs back won by 2.25 m after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (2:48.30) beating Phoenix Rex in 2yo on September 4 at $4 at the bell was leading 7.98. Contender.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 12/09/2026 | 8 | Colts Geldings No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $3.90 |
| 1/9 | 04/09/2026 | 13 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Michael Bellman | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $21.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/08/2026 | 127 | 0-2 WINS | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 22.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/4 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Slow | J A Pace | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 10/04/2026 | 11 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | J Pace | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 19.7L | $4.80 |
| 2/6 | 30/03/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | J Pace | 2:02.6 | 6 |
| 37.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | J Pace | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr3) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was leading 0.94 beaten 22 m by Kyvalley Dixon (2:46.00) in 2yo G1 on September 12 at $21. Two runs back 3rd (Sr1) over 2240m at this track was 2nd-2.52 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Majaro Girl (2:48.80) in 2yo on September 4 at $2.90. Might find this tough.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 12/09/2026 | 8 | Fillies No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 22.7L | $21.00 |
| 3/12 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | Fillies No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Jason Lee | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/9 | 21/08/2026 | 20 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $1.35 |
| 3/6 | 01/08/2026 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/4 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 24/07/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/7 | 12/07/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:06.7 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.90 |
| 1/3 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start won by 6 m (Sr5) at this track (2:46.00) beating Bumper Crop in 2yo G1 on September 12 at $10 at the bell was 4th-8.1. Could measure up against the boys.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 12/09/2026 | 8 | Fillies No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/11 | 04/09/2026 | 11 | Fillies No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Chris Alford | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/08/2026 | 44 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.6 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $1.95 |
| 1/5 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 11/07/2026 | 6 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Chris Alford | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $10.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/07/2026 | 16 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 230.7L | $2.40 |
| 1/5 | 19/06/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 30.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 12 m as favourite (Sr3) at this track (2:07.00) beating Shes Sky High in on September 18 at $2. Consider for exotics.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 18/09/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $2.00 |
| 6/12 | 12/09/2026 | 8 | Fillies No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 34.9L | $10.00 |
| 1/12 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | Fillies No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Kate Gath | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/9 | 21/08/2026 | 20 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/08/2026 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/07/2026 | 34 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:03.1 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/7 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 14.2L | $0.00 |