Melton Race 2 - Mimosa Homes Free For All
MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (3) relished a class drop at his latest appearance here, leading from a wider barrier and scoring by 5 metres. His confidence will be high and he has the speed to take advantage of the good draw so could strike again. BULLETPROOF BOY (7) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling when 4.6 metres from the winner in third last week. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw but the last time he started on the front row he was fifth in the Victoria Cup and he won the Smoken Up Sprint at this circuit and distance prior. FOX DAN (5) was good in finishing runner-up after working at Swan Hill last time out and won a Vicbred final here prior. YAMBUKIAN (2) was good in his last-start fourth, his first outing for 14 months. Fitter for that and draws well.

Driver: Matt Newberry
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 3rd-6.08 beaten 7 m by Ima Boxa (2:00.10) on October 30 at $16. Two runs back 6th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track beaten 45 m by Cigano (2:37.10) on October 17 at $26. This looks a tough test.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 30/10/2026 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Matthew Newberry | 1:51.1 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $16.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 44.1L | $26.00 |
| 10/11 | 10/10/2026 | 21 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:50.7 | 7 |
| 26.1L | $151.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/09/2026 | 11 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.1 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $41.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/09/2026 | 4 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.50 |
| 4/7 | 04/09/2026 | 13 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Matthew Newberry | 1:50.8 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $8.00 |
| 1/4 | 30/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | John Newberry | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | John Newberry | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 25 m by Cigano (2:37.10) on October 17 at $15. Two runs back 4th (Fr7) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track was leading by 3.8m on the pegs at the bell, beaten a head by Keayang Tokyo (2:39.20) on August 9 2025 at $2.60. Fitter and draws well so could progress.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 17/10/2026 | 434 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 25.6L | $15.00 |
| 3/5 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Talia Taugge | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 09/08/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.4 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 02/08/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:51.2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 1/9 | 26/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |
| 1/11 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:52.5 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/11 | 05/07/2025 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 1/3 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start posted a big 5 m win as favourite (Fr6) at this track (2:40.90) beating Pas Guarantee in on October 23 at $1.15 at the bell was leading 4.59. Draws well so can go back-to-back.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 23/10/2026 | 6 | $5000 last 4 starts | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $1.15 |
| 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 |
| 1/2 | 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 |

Driver: David Moran
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr5) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-7.8 beaten 9 m by My Ultimate Barney (2:40.90) on October 23 at $5. Two runs back 7th (Sr1) over 1750m at Swan Hill beaten 45 m by Calexico (2:04.30) on October 15 at $4.20. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 23/10/2026 | 8 | $5000 last 4 starts | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $5.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 2nd (Sr2) over 1750m after being wide early at Swan Hill was leading by 0.8 at the bell, beaten 2.25 m by Storms Collide (2:00.80) on October 30 at $2.50. Two runs back tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 4 m (Sr1) at this track (2:36.40) beating The Last Trip in 4yo G2 on September 19 at $9.50 at the bell was 3rd-4.15. Contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 30/10/2026 | 41 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:51.1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/11 | 19/09/2026 | 9 | Entires Geldings No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:52.3 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $9.50 |
| 4/11 | 10/09/2026 | 54 | Entires Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $2.40 |
| 7/12 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $53,040.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:52.2 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $8.50 |
| 3/5 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $26,580.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/12 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | 3&4YO | $300,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:50.3 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/3 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | T Taugge | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr6) over 1700m at Horsham beaten 20 m by Forty Love (2:00.10) on October 5 at $8.50. Two runs back 10th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track beaten 25 m by Fighter Command (2:39.50) on September 26 at $41. Needs easier.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 05/10/2026 | 9 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $8.50 |
| 10/11 | 26/09/2026 | 28 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 25.4L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/08/2026 | 28 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 11.2L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/07/2026 | 77 | No NR | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 27.7L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/05/2026 | 22 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 5 |
| 1.2L | $6.00 | |
| 1/4 | 02/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | J J Herbertson | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 21/07/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | M J Bellman | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Ewen
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 2240m at this track was 2nd-3.35 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Ghost Of Time (2:40.40) on October 31 at $1.95. Ever reliable and is among the major players.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $1.95 |
| 5/12 | 17/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.6 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/11 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:50.7 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 03/10/2026 | 35 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | R | Ewa Justice | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/5 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 10.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $1.80 |
| 3/12 | 22/08/2026 | 120 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.0 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/3 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 2.25 m finishing fifth behind Jilliby Nitro at Geelong over 2570m on October 3 at $8. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Fairplay at this track over 1720m on October 31 at $6.50. Rates highly. Has to be included.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 31/10/2026 | 28 | NR 78 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 03/10/2026 | 14 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | R | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/11 | 19/09/2026 | 9 | Entires Geldings No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $23.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/09/2026 | 131 | Entires Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $14.00 |
| 1/4 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 31L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $15.00 |
| 1/12 | 18/04/2026 | 21 | NR 78 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $3.40 |