Melton Race 1 - Garrards Horse & Hound Pace
KEAYANG VIPER (9) made it two wins on the trot with a hit-and run success at Menangle last time out, getting home by a neck to take her record to six from eight. Draws on the back row but she is good enough to overcome that. SAVON DE ROCHE (8) added to a string of wins and placings at her latest appearance when she led and dug deep to score by 1.2 metres at this circuit and distance. Can travel in a nice spot from this draw and the sprint lane is in play so she could salute again. SPOOK CROCKER (4) led from this barrier for a winning return at Mt Gambier. Stronger here but should be fitter so could take the next step. A better draw can see an improved showing from PISTOL PEARCE (3).

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 2080m at Cranbourne beaten 30 m by River Storm (2:31.00) on October 18 at $101. Before that hung in on scoring up, was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 2080m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 6th-10.2 beaten 9 m by Wotdidusaaay (2:32.10) on October 4 at $23. Not keen.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 18/10/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 30.7L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/10/2026 | 21 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 23.1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.6 | 7 |
| 55.1L | $81.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/09/2026 | 128 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 35.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 52.6L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 19.9L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:51.9 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $9.50 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
Stats
Comments
Resumes today. His previous first-up run was successful when he won by 2.5 m (Fr8) at Motukarara Raceway (2:55.70) beating Always B Hayley in 3yo+ on February 15 at $3.20. Might need some time.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 15/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 01/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 56.6L | $8.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 32.1L | $2.00 |
| 2/12 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $2.90 |
| 1/12 | 10/04/2026 | 54 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/11 | 15/02/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS | $10,160.00 | Motukarara Raceway | 2170m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 2:10.2 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $3.20 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 2100m at Geelong, beaten 22 m by Schwarz (2:31.70) on October 3 at $51. At the start before 5th (Fr6) over 1720m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track was 2nd-0.14 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Mighty Jolt (2:02.20) on September 26 at $17. Likely improver from a better draw.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | R | Kate Gath | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 22.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/09/2026 | 15 | NR 57 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $17.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by 2.25 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Mt Gambier (2:10.30) beating Colossal Hope in on October 13 at $1.55. Two runs back posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite (Fr2) at Mt Gambier (2:46.10) beating Yankee Mojoh in on April 21 at $1.15 at the bell was leading 5.2m on the pegs. Another bold run would not surprise.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 13/10/2026 | 175 | NR 55 to 69 | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.55 |
| 1/4 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Good | Steven Fennell | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 21/04/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 59 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $1.15 |
| 5/12 | 10/04/2026 | 27 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 31.1L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 64 | $18,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2590m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $2.60 |
| 1/9 | 06/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 64 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $2.90 |
| 5/8 | 23/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | B M Howard | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/4 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Mark Phillips | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: William Pace
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 2240m after being wide early at this track beaten 25 m by Savon De Roche (2:40.70) on October 9 at $18. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Sr2) over 1720m at this track was 5th-6.19 at the bell, beaten 2.25 m by Mighty Jolt (2:02.20) on September 26 at $2.80. Best form puts her right in this.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 09/10/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | W J Pace | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 26.5L | $18.00 |
| 2/10 | 26/09/2026 | 13 | NR 57 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | W J Pace | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
| 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 |

Driver: Rebecca Bartley
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.12 beaten 13 m by Mount Barker Boy (2:40.60) on October 2 at $15. At the run before game effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 2240m at this track was 6th-7.42 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Hittheroadjack (2:40.10) on September 25 at $23. Can be about the money.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Jack Laugher | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/09/2026 | 10 | NMWL6M (NR80) | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 14.2L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 15/09/2026 | 11 | NR 58 to 68 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/09/2026 | 132 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $8.50 |
| 5/5 | 20/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Rebecca Bartley | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 25/04/2026 | 28 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/03/2026 | 15 | NR 72 to 82 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Stacie Carbone | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well back in the run when 6th (Fr3) over 1680m after racing wide at Terang, at the bell was 6th-8.2 beaten 12 m by Sweet Ideal (1:57.60) on September 28 at $17. Showed ability the race before when he posted a big 6 m win as favourite (Fr4) at this track (2:40.60) beating Dance Affair in on September 19 at $2.15 at the bell was leading 3.9. Good showing expected.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 28/09/2026 | 9 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:52.7 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $17.00 |
| 1/11 | 19/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $2.15 |
| 5/9 | 11/09/2026 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 30/08/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $2.60 |
| 2/9 | 22/08/2026 | 12 | NR up to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/08/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Slow | Rory Coverdale | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/2 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 1.2 m when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (2:40.70) beating Thunderfire in on October 9 at $3 at the bell was leading 2.09. Draws for a trail and could strike again.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 09/10/2026 | 11 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/09/2026 | 30 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $1.85 |
| 3/11 | 29/08/2026 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $2.90 |
| 3/10 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Slow | Ewa Justice | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 27/07/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $2.90 |
| 2/4 | 05/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | K P Hargreaves | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 22/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | K P Hargreaves | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glen Craven
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at Menangle and Terang. Last start won by a neck when quickly away, (Fr5) at Menangle (1:51.70) beating Vincenzo in 4yo+ on October 10 at $5. Can build on her imposing record.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 10/10/2026 | 12 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Glen Craven | 1:51.7 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/09/2026 | 4 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $2.80 |
| 4/8 | 24/09/2026 | 45 | Mares No NR | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 10/08/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Slow | Glen Craven | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/07/2026 | 15 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $2.15 |
| 1/10 | 12/07/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $2.80 |
| 4/6 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 03/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Annalise Scott | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr3) over 1750m at Swan Hill beaten 80 m by Calexico (2:04.30) on October 15 at $18. Two runs back won by a nose when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at this track (2:44.30) beating Bizzness Class in on October 9 at $13 at the bell was 6th-8.18. Will need some luck.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 15/10/2026 | 6 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 79.3L | $18.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/10/2026 | 6 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/10/2026 | 15 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | R | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 04/09/2026 | 6 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:50.8 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $21.00 |
| 9/11 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $71.00 |
| 1/4 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |