Melton Race 8 - Dynamic Print Group Pace
Star filly BETTOR BEACH (5) looks a level above these. She stretched her winning run to five and landed her second Group 1 when she led to dominate the Victoria Oaks here last start. Big drop in distance but won her lone try at the trip. Hard to go past her. DEMBE (3) was far from disgraced when fourth behind Vicbred winner Enjoy Life here last week. Had won four in a row prior and drops to a distance where he strikes at 50 per cent. Draws well so could be competitive. OUR VINCENT CAN GOGH NZ (6) draws a little wide but has been ticking along okay so could get into the trifecta. TED NZ (1) hasn't raced since a Bendigo win 15 months ago but generally comes to hand very quickly, with three wins from four first-up appearances. Has trialled so include from the ace draw.

Driver: Daryl Douglas
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Resuming after 15 months off the scene. Scored at his only run last campaign recording on from midfield and won by 1.5 m as favourite (Sr2) at Bendigo (1:57.00) beating Jetter Son in on August 20 2025 at $2.70 at the bell was 5th-7.6m 2WWC. First four hope.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 15/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 20/08/2025 | 69 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $2.70 |
| 3/5 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 12/06/2025 | 74 | R51 TO R65 | $10,530.00 | Ascot Park Raceway | 2200m | SS | Wilson House | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 218.2L | $15.30 |
| 9/12 | 30/03/2025 | 8 | R50 TO R60 | $13,640.00 | Young Quinn Raceway | 2400m | Neutral | Brent Barclay | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 20.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | R47 TO R55 | $10,340.00 | Central Southland Raceway | 2400m | Neutral | Nathan Williamson | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $3.90 |
| 5/11 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | R48 TO R55, R56 TO R60 WITH COND. | $10,620.00 | Young Quinn Raceway | 2400m | Neutral | Nathan Williamson | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $16.60 |
| 5/9 | 08/03/2025 | 9 | R45 TO R55 | $10,240.00 | Ascot Park Raceway | 2200m | SS | Brent Barclay | 2:01.0 | 9 |
| 12.7L | $4.50 |

Driver: Scott Ewen
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Last start surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 35 m by Jaccka Evan (2:39.90) on October 17 at $18. Two runs back 5th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 6th-8.35 beaten 4.5 m by Royal Appointment (2:01.50) on September 26 at $7.50. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 17/10/2026 | 21 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 36.7L | $18.00 |
| 5/11 | 26/09/2026 | 4 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 22/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 75 | $8,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $2.25 |
| 3/8 | 11/09/2026 | 10 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 01/09/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $3.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $101.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 20.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
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Last start 4th (Fr6) over 2240m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, at the bell was 4th-3.9 beaten 7 m by Enjoy Life (2:40.90) in 3yo on October 31 at $61. Two runs back raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 2.75 m as favourite (Fr2) at Kilmore (2:02.00) beating Tooram Magic in on October 14 at $1.55 at the bell was 2nd-2.77. Go well again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 31/10/2026 | 17 | Colts Geldings No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $61.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $1.55 |
| 1/6 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 65 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $1.75 |
| 1/10 | 29/09/2026 | 46 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $1.80 |
| 1/5 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $4.80 |
| 10/10 | 07/08/2026 | 59 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 73.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Liam Older | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
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Last start 6th (Fr4) over 2240m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 6th-13.48 beaten 10 m by Komodo (2:41.20) on October 31 at $34. Two runs back was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track beaten 22 m by Seathestars (2:40.70) on October 24 at $10. Hard to make a case.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/10/2026 | 10 | NR 70 to 79 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/10/2026 | 130 | NR up to 75 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/06/2026 | 10 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $41.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/05/2026 | 4 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | W | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $16.00 |
| 1/5 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Taylah Osmond | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
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Brings the right form to the table. Posted a big 6 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (3:17.20) beating Willows Girl in 3yo G1 on October 17 at $1.95 at the bell was leading 4.2. Two runs back posted a big 4 m win as favourite (Fr2) at this track (3:23.20) beating My Bettor Half in 3yo on October 10 at $1.04 at the bell was leading 2.99. Star filly who should be winning.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 17/10/2026 | 7 | Fillies No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $1.95 |
| 1/9 | 10/10/2026 | 28 | Fillies No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $1.04 |
| 1/12 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | Fillies No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $1.10 |
| 1/12 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $2.15 |
| 1/10 | 27/08/2026 | 40 | Fillies No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 13.2L | $1.35 |
| 12/12 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | Fillies No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.8 | 6 |
| 51.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
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Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track was 8th-14.73 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Komodo (2:41.20) on October 31 at $26. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 2240m at this track was 5th-9.76 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Seathestars (2:40.70) on October 24 at $9. One of the exotic chances.
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 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/10/2026 | 9 | NR 70 to 79 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/10/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.2 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 09/10/2026 | 6 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $16.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/10/2026 | 15 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | R | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 18.9L | $2.10 |
| 2/4 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J R Kershaw | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 21/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P McCarthy | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |