Melton Race 7 - Forty Winks Melton Trot
LOCKSLEY CAVALIER (6) has had seven weeks off since he worked and faded when resuming but has been kept up to the mark with a nice trial. Capable when right and won the only time he attempted this distance so prepared to give him another chance. KENNYS SON (5) found form when he led and and scored two runs back then came back to earth when he broke last start. Has trialled twice since, winning the latest. If he gets it right he is good enough to beat this field. MAJESTIC MONARCH (4) is worth plenty of thought having come from this barrier for a last-start win by 5 metres at Kilmore. DOSSIER (2) draws much better than last start and had recorded back-to-back seconds from similar barriers to this prior so is worth another chance.

Driver: Tina Ridis
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Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start surrendered the lead and finished 3rd (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track beaten 40 m by Against The Bridle (2:06.20) on October 9 at $71. Before that 3rd (Fr5) over 2200m after showing early pace at Ballarat, at the bell was leading 3.08 beaten 6 m by Solotrekk (2:44.50) on September 2 at $12. Finds a few better. Not keen.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 09/10/2026 | 37 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 38.4L | $71.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/09/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/08/2026 | 5 | NR 44 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $3.30 |
| 4/7 | 19/08/2026 | 6 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/08/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 33.9L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/4 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Tina Ridis | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 11/09/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Ridis | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 2180m at Kilmore, at the bell was 10th-18.34 beaten 13 m by Majestic Monarch (2:46.40) on October 14 at $8. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2240m at this track was leading by 7.58 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Calabasas (2:48.40) on October 2 at $5. Has a low draw this time and can improve.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 14/10/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Ellen Tormey | 2:02.8 | 7 |
| 13.6L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/10/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/09/2026 | 8 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.6 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 15/09/2026 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 26.8L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/09/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.3 | 7 |
| 15.5L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/08/2026 | 20 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rodney Petroff
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Comments
Won three starts back at Cranbourne over 1609m on September 6. Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1710m at Ballarat beaten 23 m by Jilliby Radiance (2:07.80) on October 1 at $81. Consider for exotics.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | Rodney Petroff | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 23.8L | $81.00 |
| 2/4 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2150m | Good | Rodney Petroff | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 17/09/2026 | 11 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Rodney Petroff | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 16.7L | $71.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/09/2026 | 37 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Petroff | 2:01.4 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $4.33 |
| 8/8 | 31/07/2026 | 9 | 10 0K | $14,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Rodney Petroff | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $71.00 |
| 6/10 | 22/07/2026 | 9 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Rodney Petroff | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/07/2026 | 15 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Rodney Petroff | 2:02.7 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/4 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rodney Petroff | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
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Comments
Last start ran on from midfield and won by 5 m (Fr4) at Kilmore (2:46.40) beating Piesridingshotgun in on October 14 at $4.33 at the bell was 3rd-6.03. In fine form and looks a player again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 14/10/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Nathan Jack | 2:02.8 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $4.33 |
| 4/8 | 30/09/2026 | 8 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:04.0 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $4.60 |
| 9/10 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 2:03.3 | 4 |
| 55.9L | $3.80 |
| 8/10 | 15/09/2026 | 18 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 59.7L | $1.90 |
| 3/8 | 28/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $1.55 |
| 1/10 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $1.55 |
| 3/6 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 23/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
Last start was well beaten into sixth after breaking, behind Dels Destiny at this track over 2240m on September 18 at $4. Raced better the start before that where he posted a big 8 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Shepparton (2:04.10) beating Jilliby Topgun in on August 25 at $2.50 at the bell was leading 4.22. Trialling well since getting it wrong last start and is a strong contender.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 9.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2150m | Good | Joey Sharp | 0 |
| 28.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 18/09/2026 | 24 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 26.9L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/08/2026 | 31 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $2.50 |
| 8/9 | 25/07/2026 | 11 | NR 41 to 54 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:03.9 | 0 |
| 98.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 14/07/2026 | 20 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/06/2026 | 12 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $2.15 |
| 2/6 | 12/06/2026 | 8 | 2-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $1.90 |

Driver: Rebecca Bartley
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Comments
Lacklustre performance first-up at this course beaten 135 m seventh behind Vici Bloom over 2240m in a on September 5. Won his lone try at this distance so worth another chance.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 08/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Good | Rebecca Bartley | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 05/09/2026 | 77 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 136.6L | $3.40 |
| 3/11 | 20/06/2026 | 210 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Rebecca Bartley | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $9.50 |
| 5/12 | 22/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $12.00 |
| 6/11 | 13/11/2025 | 21 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 2:02.6 | 6 |
| 21.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/10/2025 | 183 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 02/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/12 | 23/04/2025 | 21 | NR 57 to 66 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 15.4L | $2.30 |

Driver: Joe Attard
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Ballarat on October 15. Two runs back 2nd (Fr6) over 1710m at Ballarat, at the bell was 2nd-3.49 beaten 1.3 m by No Telling Heather (2:07.60) on October 7 at $7. Looking to others.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 15/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 25.6L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 07/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/09/2026 | 12 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 2:04.0 | 6 |
| 15.6L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/09/2026 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 2:01.8 | 5 |
| 22.2L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Joe Attard | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Brent White | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ben Xiriha | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 10th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, well beaten by Against The Bridle (2:06.20) on October 9 at $101. At the run before solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 2180m at Kilmore was 4th-9.85 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Muskee (2:45.90) in 4yo on September 24 at $26. Place best.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 09/10/2026 | 15 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 319.0L | $101.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/09/2026 | 5 | Entires Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:02.5 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 57 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Fast | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:02.9 | 5 |
| 19.4L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 05/09/2026 | 16 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:02.9 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $2.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/08/2026 | 34 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.2 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $5.50 |
| 1/3 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | John Caldow | 0 |
| 72L | $0.00 |