Melton Race 1 - Prydes Easifeed Pace
SOLS ME NAME (4) hasn't raced since a Vicbred heat ten weeks ago but looks to be right up to the mark following two recent trial wins. Boasts a record of two wins and a placing from four starts when fresh from a spell. Expecting a bright start to the campaign. ALOT LIKE JEANNIE (8) enjoys a class drop off the Victoria Oaks. Won from this row here three back and strikes at 50 per cent at this distance. Looms as a serious challenger. MISTER HUNTER (9) is a big query as he hasn't raced for two-and-a-half years but was a Group 1 winner here as a juvenile. Has won two of three fresh attempts and was readied with two nice trials. Big market watch. POPCORNFRIDAY (7) draws wider but is worth thought off a last-start win by a neck at this venue.

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr3) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 4th-7.42 beaten 15 m by Decode (2:00.70) on October 22 at $10. At the start before game effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-4.73 at the bell, beaten a head by Bringsusjoy (2:03.80) on October 9 at $2.60. One of the chances.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 22/10/2026 | 13 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 15.9L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/10/2026 | 15 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 7/8 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | Mares No NR | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 32.5L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/09/2026 | 12 | Mares No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $51.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/08/2026 | 30 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $1.60 |
| 2/9 | 30/07/2026 | 17 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.20 |
| 1/6 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 23/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 7th-19.18 beaten 18 m by Jilliby Sniper (2:40.00) on October 24 at $13. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 4th-5.5 beaten 4 m by Imon (2:01.70) in 3yo on October 9 at $4.20. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 24/10/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/10/2026 | 21 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | S J P O'sullivan | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $4.20 |
| 1/5 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 18/09/2026 | 22 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 27/08/2026 | 60 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/06/2026 | 7 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 23.8L | $1.05 |
| 2/10 | 21/06/2026 | 9 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:01.1 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $4.80 |

Driver: Nick Beale
Stats
Comments
Was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr7) over 1690m at Shepparton was 6th-9.83 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Yapper (2:03.80) on October 28 at $8.50. Before that 8th (Sr2) over 2240m after being wide early at this track beaten 50 m by Soho Piastri (2:42.80) in 3yo on September 18 at $12. Prefer others.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 28/10/2026 | 40 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $8.50 |
| 3/5 | 20/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Kaitlin Beale | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 18/09/2026 | 22 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 50.4L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/08/2026 | 11 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 19.7L | $126.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/08/2026 | 15 | NR 54 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/08/2026 | 10 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/07/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $9.50 |
| 1/2 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Katlin Beale | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Returns after ten weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into twelfth behind Most Exciting at this track over 2240m in a 3yo on September 5 at $101. Readied with two trial wins and strikes at 50 per cent when fresh.
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 | 27/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 18/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 36.5L | $101.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/08/2026 | 69 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/9 | 19/06/2026 | 13 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $1.20 |
| 4/7 | 06/06/2026 | 13 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/05/2026 | 17 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $1.08 |
| 1/9 | 07/05/2026 | 173 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $2.10 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Eight-year-old entire showed improvement last time. Won by 2 m after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Shepparton (2:03.80) beating Im Dustee in on October 28 at $3.20 at the bell was leading 1.64. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into eighth behind Fire Marshall at Swan Hill over 2240m on October 15 at $34. Tougher here.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/10/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |
| 8/9 | 15/10/2026 | 10 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 23.6L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/10/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 25.6L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/09/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/09/2026 | 11 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 28/08/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/4 | 27/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | K Boyle | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 12/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | K R Boyle | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Talia Taugge
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track was 8th-12.5 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Secret Service Agent (2:03.80) on October 23 at $21. Before that, 8th (Fr5) over 1710m after showing early speed and racing wide at Ballarat was leading by 1.97 at the bell, beaten 30 m by Ultimate Vinnie (2:01.50) on October 7 at $3.10. Likely improver who is worth including.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 23/10/2026 | 16 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/10/2026 | 137 | $5000 last 4 starts | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 29.4L | $3.10 |
| 1/5 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Talia Taugge | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 23/05/2026 | 8 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 15/05/2026 | 21 | NMWL6M | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/11 | 24/04/2026 | 27 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Kate Gath | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 16.7L | $11.00 |
| 4/4 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 28/03/2026 | 22 | NR80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 67.6L | $4.40 |

Driver: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a neck as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (2:01.40) beating Goodtime Libby in on October 31 at $3.50 at the bell was 2nd-2.69. Draws wide but cane feature again with luck.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 31/10/2026 | 8 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 23/10/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 30/09/2026 | 168 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $6.50 |
| 3/11 | 15/04/2026 | 18 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.2 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/3 | 28/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Paul Grech | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 19/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Annalise Scott | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Damian Wilson
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to her best. Last start 9th (Fr1) over 2760m at this track beaten 50 m by Bettor Beach (3:17.20) in 3yo G1 on October 17 at $126. The start before 7th (Fr3) over 2760m at this track was 4th-6.37 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Willows Girl (3:19.40) in 3yo on October 10 at $101. Drops in grade so a return to form is on the cards.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 17/10/2026 | 7 | Fillies No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 48.0L | $126.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/10/2026 | 22 | Fillies No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $101.00 |
| 1/12 | 18/09/2026 | 13 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $3.70 |
| 7/12 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 18.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/11 | 27/08/2026 | 16 | Fillies No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 11/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $4.33 |
| 1/6 | 23/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of two-and-a-half years. Ran only once last preparation running when beaten by 9 m finishing fourth after being driven well back, behind My Uncle Stan at Cranbourne over 1609m on June 30 2024 at $6.50. Has had a long layoff but has been trialling well so watch the betting.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 26/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 30/06/2024 | 414 | NR up to 70 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | J J Caldow | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $6.50 |
| 8/11 | 13/05/2023 | 7 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | J J Caldow | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 16.2L | $4.40 | |
| 3/10 | 06/05/2023 | 9 | $100,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | J J Caldow | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $4.00 | |
| 1/6 | 27/04/2023 | 11 | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | J J Caldow | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $1.40 | |
| 1/7 | 16/04/2023 | 21 | NR 52 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | J J Caldow | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/11 | 26/03/2023 | 316 | NR up to 52 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | J J Caldow | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $1.22 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1690m after showing early pace at Kilmore, at the bell was leading 2.77 beaten 10 m by Dembe (2:02.00) on October 14 at $4.60. At the start before 4th (Fr6) over 1755m after racing wide at Echuca, at the bell was 2nd-4.1 beaten 4.5 m by Wotdidusaaay (2:06.90) on September 22 at $6.50. Can play a role.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 14/10/2026 | 22 | NR up to 75 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $4.60 |
| 4/8 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $8,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 68 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $2.50 |
| 3/9 | 08/09/2026 | 11 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/08/2026 | 24 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 04/08/2026 | 11 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | D Jack | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Mccallum | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 04/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Mccallum | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |