Melton Race 9 - Logical Staffing Solutions Trot
RUBYS DREAM (5) was too good at her most recent outing, leading from wider before saluting by 5.5 metres. That took her strike rate at this circuit and distance to 50 per cent. Big chance again from a lower draw. FREIGHT SHAKER (2) did a good job to win from wider last time out, working to the front before scoring by 3.2 metres at this circuit and distance. Up in grade but should get a soft run from this nice draw. IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (6) draws better than when midfield from the back row last time and had been racing well prior including a placing in a Vicbred final here two back. KEAYANG KURKI (7) has been solid from the second line of late including a placing in a Vicbred final two back. Respect.

Driver: Ashley Manton
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Well beaten last start by Rubys Dream, who he meets again; when 220 metres tenth at this track over 1720m in a race on October 9. Prefer others.
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 | 20 | NR up to 85 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 221.2L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $3.70 |
| 4/10 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $6.00 |
| 6/11 | 22/08/2026 | 42 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/3 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Ashley Manton | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Ashley Manton | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Ashley Manton | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 32.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/06/2026 | 64 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $31.00 |

Driver: Ross Payne
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Comments
Last start came from midfield and posted a big 3 m win as favourite (Fr5) at this track (2:05.10) beating Aldebaran Susanne in on October 9 at $2.40 at the bell was leading 2.89. Draws to be a player again.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 09/10/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $2.40 |
| 2/10 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | R | Chris Svanosio | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/09/2026 | 35 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $9.50 |
| 8/11 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 20.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | NR 69 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track beaten 23 m by Lovemeto (2:43.70) in G3 on October 10 at $151. Before that, 10th (Sr3) over 2240m at this track, well beaten by Karbine (2:46.30) on September 26 at $41. Draws well so can do better.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 26/09/2026 | 15 | NR up to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 129.8L | $41.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

Driver: Jason Lee
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Racing in great heart. Last start won by 5.5 m when quickly away, (Fr7) at this track (2:04.10) beating Howdy Mate in on October 9 at $13 at the bell was leading 5.68. In fine form and looks a serious player again.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 09/10/2026 | 13 | NR up to 85 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.2 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.5 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $6.50 |
| 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 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
Last start was well beaten into fifth behind Rubys Dream at this track over 1720m on October 9 at $7.50. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 3rd (Sr6) over 2240m at this track was 7th-14.84 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Sam Nien (2:44.60) in 4yo G1 on September 19 at $10. Contender.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 09/10/2026 | 20 | NR up to 85 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/12 | 19/09/2026 | 10 | Entires Geldings No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/09/2026 | 11 | Entires Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/11 | 22/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 39.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/5 | 30/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Kylie Sugars | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Kylie Sugars | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glen Craven
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Comments
Last start 7th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track beaten 23 m by Rubys Dream (2:04.10) on October 9 at $21. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Sr6) over 2240m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 4th-7.56 beaten 13 m by Gatesys Gem (2:43.00) in 4yo G1 on September 19 at $41. A big run would not surprise.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 09/10/2026 | 20 | NR up to 85 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chelsie O'driscoll | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 23.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/12 | 19/09/2026 | 10 | Mares No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 09/09/2026 | 32 | Mares No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Antti Ruokonen | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 24.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 13.7L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.75 |
| 3/7 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR 68 to 80 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $3.60 |
| 3/6 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Chelsea O Driscoll | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Antti Ruokonen | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |