Melton Race 7 - Lamaros Hotel Pace
MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (6) continued a run of back row draws and had to work when fourth in a SA Cup heat last start at Globe Derby. Has been tackling good company of late so will relish the class drop. He is in the right race to return to the winners' list. JUSTALITTLESIP NZ (5) suffered interference and broke at the latest appearance but had produced some solid efforts here prior. Up to a distance where he owns a good record. Go well. PAS GUARANTEE (4) was only beaten 2.7m in a last-start fourth when resuming at Swan Hill. Three-time second-up winner with a good record at this longer distance so can improve. IMA TERMINATOR (2) draws to be competitive.

Driver: Leilani Justice
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Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track, beaten 85 m by Lowrider (2:42.20) on July 24 at $61. Has only trialled once and might need this pipe-opener.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Darren Pace | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 14/08/2026 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Justice | 0 |
| 11.6L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2026 | 82 | NR 52 to 57 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 84.7L | $61.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/05/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Soft | Nathan Jack | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $7.50 |
| 11/12 | 24/04/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Leilani Justice | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 38.8L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/04/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/04/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $7.50 |

Driver: John Caldow
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 1710m at Ballarat was 6th-10.98 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Ultimate Vinnie (2:01.50) on October 7 at $13. Before that, 6th (Fr3) over 2240m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 4th-3.78 beaten 19 m by Hittheroadjack (2:40.10) on September 25 at $19. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 07/10/2026 | 12 | $5000 last 4 starts | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:54.3 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | NMWL6M (NR80) | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 19.4L | $19.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/09/2026 | 13 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 21.7L | $4.80 |
| 7/10 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/08/2026 | 15 | NR up to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 19.9L | $16.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/08/2026 | 6 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 17.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
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Has been mixing his form of late, most recently was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 1780m at Mt Gambier beaten 25 m by Spook Crocker (2:10.30) on October 13 at $19. Before that 10th (Sr3) over 1800m at Globe Derby Park beaten 22 m by Per Ardua Ad Astra (2:12.10) in 4yo+ on September 12 at $14. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 13/10/2026 | 31 | NR 55 to 69 | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 26.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/2 | 10/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 12/09/2026 | 11 | NR 60 to 71 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 22.7L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 01/09/2026 | 38 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | R | Samantha Hill | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $2.20 |
| 8/8 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 33.0L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR 78 to 89 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 21.1L | $126.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/07/2026 | 10 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Jackie Barker | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $41.00 |
| 3/4 | 03/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Bridgitte Hutchins | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 1750m at Swan Hill was 7th-12.9 at the bell, beaten 2.75 m by Calexico (2:04.30) on October 15 at $61. Two runs back 5th (Sr1) over 2555m at Wedderburn was 4th-5.2m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 11 m by Crime Writer (3:11.60) on January 25 at $13. Will strip fitter so watch for improvement.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 15/10/2026 | 263 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $61.00 |
| 3/3 | 01/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 25/01/2026 | 9 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2555m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/01/2026 | 6 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:52.3 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $16.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/01/2026 | 43 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $101.00 |
| 1/4 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 28/11/2025 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:53.5 | 7 |
| 15.9L | $4.20 |
| 7/11 | 19/11/2025 | 19 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1750m at Swan Hill beaten 45 m by Calexico (2:04.30) on October 15 at $4.20. The run before 7th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track was 4th-6.5 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Triple Eight (2:38.50) on August 29 at $41. Could challenge.
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 | 15/10/2026 | 47 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 44.7L | $4.20 |
| 4/5 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Adrian Pace | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $41.00 |
| 4/12 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Adrian Pace | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 08/08/2026 | 28 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Adrian Pace | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Adrian Pace | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 16.1L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $18.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
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Last start 4th (Sr1) over 2645m after racing wide at Globe Derby Park, at the bell was 2nd-4.2 beaten 4.5 m by Ultimate Vinnie (3:11.50) on October 17 at $2.60. Before that, 8th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 6th-11.48 beaten 15 m by Bulletproof Boy (1:58.30) in LR on October 10 at $61. Well placed and hard to stop.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 17/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $2.60 |
| 8/11 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:50.7 | 1 |
| 15.6L | $61.00 |
| 6/11 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:50.7 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/08/2026 | 59 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/07/2026 | 4 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | Kate Gath | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $1.06 |
| 1/2 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 |