Melton Race 2 - Hertz Melton Pace
MASTER LOUEY (10) led and saw it through in a 2200m race at Ballarat last start, a deserved win on the back of some solid recent performances. Hard to know where he gets to from this second row draw but races well at this shorter distance. Big chance with even luck. METRO MEMORY (5) overcame a back row draw when he scored last time out by 1.2 metres in a nice return to form at Echuca. Must raise the bar but his strike rate at this circuit and distance stands at 50 per cent and he is better served by this barrier. TOORAM DANNY (9) has to come into calculations on the back of some strong recent form, missing narrowly when second at Echuca last week to give him a win and three placings from the last five starts. SIR NIPPA (3) has won when fresh before and should not have any excuses from the favourable draw.

Driver: Rory Coverdale
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Comments
4th (Fr2) over 1780m after showing early pace at Mt Gambier beaten 50 m by Ynobe Nova (2:10.70) on October 30 at $15. Before that 7th (Fr2) over 2180m at Terang well beaten by Keayang Viper (2:38.30) on September 28 at $71. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 30/10/2026 | 32 | NR 45 to 55 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 48.7L | $15.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 28/09/2026 | 29 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 174.8L | $71.00 |
| 10/10 | 30/08/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 51.2L | $61.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/08/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 28.9L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 10/08/2026 | 21 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Slow | James Herbertson | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/07/2026 | 6 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |

Driver: Reagan Clarke
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Comments
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up posted a big 6 m win when quickly away, (Fr1) at Kilmore (2:03.20) beating Celestial Zodiac in on June 26 2025 at $4.60. Draws well and has won fresh before.
Last Starts 249 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 06/03/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | C T Crook | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 22.7L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/02/2026 | 6 | NR 55 to 59 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | C T Crook | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $4.33 |
| 4/10 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 27.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/10 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 62 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 4/5 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $1.95 |
| 2/8 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | NR 55 to 59 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | C T Crook | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 13/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R P Duffy | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 12/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D A Murphy | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abby Sanderson
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Comments
Last start tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head (Fr2) at Swan Hill (2:07.90) beating Alto Coraggio in on October 30 at $10 at the bell was 2nd-4.2. Could work through his grades now.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 30/10/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/10/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $31.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 29.5L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 08/10/2026 | - | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 105.8L | $151.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 15.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
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Comments
Last start won by 1.2 m as favourite (Sr2) at Echuca (2:43.80) beating Yankee Babe in on November 4 at $2.40 at the bell was 2nd-4.2. Can be right in the thick of things.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/11/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $2.40 |
| 4/7 | 28/10/2026 | 21 | NR 40 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Riley Pace | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/10/2026 | 8 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Riley Pace | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 29/09/2026 | 4 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $31.00 |
| 2/9 | 25/09/2026 | 4 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/09/2026 | 12 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | George Chamouras | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | George Chamouras | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Pace
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 2200m at Ballarat was 8th-11.92 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Master Louey (2:40.60) on October 29 at $16. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 3rd-4.06 beaten 11 m by Decode (2:00.70) on October 22 at $16. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 29/10/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 17.0L | $16.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/10/2026 | 7 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $16.00 |
| 1/10 | 15/10/2026 | 11 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $23.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Julian Attard | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 04/10/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/09/2026 | 10 | 1-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $2.70 |
| 5/6 | 29/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
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Comments
Resumes. Ran only once last campaign running when well beaten into ninth behind Mikispur at Cranbourne over 2080m on July 5 at $9.50. Market watch fresh.
Last Starts 128 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 05/07/2026 | 184 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 18.1L | $9.50 |
| 2/6 | 27/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 02/01/2026 | 117 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 11.7L | $3.40 |
| 2/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 07/09/2025 | 16 | 0-1 WIN | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 128.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 22/08/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.70 |
| 3/8 | 08/08/2025 | - | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 14.7L | $4.00 |

Driver: Ben Xiriha
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track was 8th-8.38 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Sports Narrator (2:45.70) in 4yo+ on November 6 at $10. Before that 5th (Fr5) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 5th-11.53 beaten 11 m by El Lazzar (2:03.90) on October 21 at $7.50. Prefer others.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 06/11/2026 | 16 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/6 | 14/10/2026 | 22 | NR up to 60 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $61.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 57 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 16.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 20.2L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $16.00 |
| 4/4 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Jeremy Quinlan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 27/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Matthew Newberry | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
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Comments
Solid run when beaten by 2.75 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Chainsmoke at Swan Hill over 1750m on October 30 at $4.80. Then a handy effort when a close second after being driven well back, behind Major Orion at Echuca over 1755m on November 4 at $14. Major player.
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 | 04/11/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $14.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/10/2026 | 8 | 0-3 WINS (NR55) | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $4.80 |
| 5/5 | 22/10/2026 | 7 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 17.4L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/10/2026 | 9 | 0-2 WINs | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 06/10/2026 | 118 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Corey O'donoghue | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
| 1/4 | 27/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Good | Mark Gledhill | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 10/06/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 17.4L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
In good form. Last start posted a big 5 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Ballarat (2:40.60) beating Joe Got Rolled in on October 29 at $2 at the bell was leading 3.01. Could strike again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 29/10/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/10/2026 | 11 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.70 |
| 5/7 | 04/10/2026 | 16 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/09/2026 | 5 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/7 | 06/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 1/6 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Slow | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.1 m when quickly away, (Fr3) at Swan Hill (2:08.50) beating Crackin Philtra in on October 30 at $8.50 at the bell was leading 2. Can be in the finish again.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 30/10/2026 | 43 | 0-3 WINS (NR55) | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $8.50 |
| 3/4 | 18/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 17/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 62.7L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/09/2026 | 294 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $11.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/11/2025 | 14 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $2.30 |
| 10/10 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 468.8L | $2.70 |
| 3/10 | 28/10/2025 | 95 | NR 45 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 1/4 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |