Melton Race 3 - City Of Melton Pace
TALISKER SKIPPER (11) put the writing on the wall when he came from this row to miss narrowly two back then recorded a well-deserved victory last start, scoring by 5 metres at Kilmore. No favours expected from this draw but with even luck he is going well enough to salute again. THE IRISHMAN NZ (1) has raced handy and stuck on well for second in the last two outings, missing narrowly at Mt Gambier before finishing 3m away at this circuit and distance. Has the speed to be prominent again from another favourable starting position so could break through. GLENLINE (2) has produced two nice efforts since a Ballarat win, finishing third from the back row at Kilmore last time out. Draws for another good showing. AVEIRO (5) is first up for three-and-a-half months but is a four-time fresh winner. Must be respected.

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3 m second behind Whirily Maurz at this track over 2240m last start. Before that was beaten a head second at Mt Gambier over 1780m same class on October 30. Close to another win and gets his chance from the inside draw.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 06/11/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $16.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/10/2026 | 4 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | R | Hannah Parish | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 21.3L | $71.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 36.2L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
| 4/7 | 06/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $101.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/09/2026 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 23.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Chris Walsh | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 16/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Blake Jones | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anne-Maree Conroy
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Comments
Good run when beaten by 6 m finishing fourth behind Four Ever A Star at Kilmore over 1690m on October 14 at $14. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third behind Krakey at Kilmore over 1690m on October 27 at $4. Draws well so can be in the finish again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 27/10/2026 | 13 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/10/2026 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Good | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 41 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | R | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $1.75 |
| 5/9 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:03.1 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $2.80 |
| 2/9 | 03/09/2026 | 15 | NR 39 to 44 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 19/08/2026 | 7 | NR 38 to 44 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $9.50 |
| 3/5 | 10/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Comments
First up. At the last run he was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, beaten 30 m by Cardigan Sniper (2:02.90) in 2yo LR CG on June 27 at $71. Keep safe.
Last Starts 136 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 27/06/2026 | 9 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 28.9L | $71.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/06/2026 | 34 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Jack Laugher | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 15.4L | $23.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 15/05/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 25.3L | $10.00 |

Driver: Rory Coverdale
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr2) over 1780m after showing early pace at Mt Gambier, at the bell was 3rd-4 beaten 1.75 m by Margaritari (2:13.80) on October 30 at $7. Before that failed to finish when he ran at Terang on October 19 over 1680m. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 30/10/2026 | 11 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $7.00 |
| 99/8 | 19/10/2026 | 4 | 2& 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 0.0L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/10/2026 | 171 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 16.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 27/04/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:59.4 | 7 |
| 36.5L | $101.00 |
| 7/12 | 13/04/2026 | 10 | 0-2 WINs | $8,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 29.8L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/04/2026 | 11 | 0-2 WINs | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:58.5 | 7 |
| 14.9L | $41.00 |
| 2/5 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lauren White
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 1.75 m (Fr1) at Ballarat (2:01.90) beating Allgood Vinnie in on April 9 at $14. Can be there at the business end.
Last Starts 102 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 24/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 14.4L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Lauren White | 4 |
| 4.1L | $4.33 | |
| 2/9 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/10 | 03/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 18.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Lang | 0 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 14/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | R J Gleeson | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abby Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2240m at Swan Hill, beaten 65 m by Full Crunch Ahead (2:42.50) on October 30 at $51. At the start before 9th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, beaten 45 m by Catch The Captain (2:03.40) on October 21 at $34. Consider.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 30/10/2026 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 65.0L | $51.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 46.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/10/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:03.3 | 4 |
| 70.4L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/10/2026 | 299 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $71.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Good | Joey Sharp | 0 |
| 13.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 32L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 12/12/2025 | 5 | NR 45 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 18.6L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 07/12/2025 | 42 | NR 50 to 53 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 25.2L | $8.50 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he 8th (Sr1) over 2000m at Temora, beaten 23 m by Significant Laz (2:30.90) on January 6 at $11. Follow any market moves.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 29/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 06/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Temora | 2000m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/01/2026 | 23 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Harry O'neill | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $12.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/12/2025 | 18 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Harry O'neill | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 40.1L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/11/2025 | 28 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Harry O'neill | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $10.00 |
| 2/4 | 13/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Harry O'neill | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 24/10/2025 | 28 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Ky Bloomfield | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 53.7L | $8.50 |
| 9/10 | 26/09/2025 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Harry O'neill | 1:56.1 | 8 |
| 22.4L | $19.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1755m at Echuca was 8th-15.1 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Over The Line (2:09.10) in M on November 4 at $19. At the run before was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 2190m at Shepparton was 5th-4.75 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Olly Odd Potts (2:45.90) on October 28 at $19. May do better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 04/11/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/10/2026 | 13 | NR 40 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.9 | 7 |
| 6.2L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/10/2026 | 15 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 30/09/2026 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 37.9L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/09/2026 | 45 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 37.4L | $8.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 21.9L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Parish
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 7th-9.24 beaten 4.5 m by Cool Story (2:44.80) in 4yo+ on November 6 at $41. At his previous start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 2100m at Charlton was 7th-12.2 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Sports Wrack (2:35.40) on November 2 at $81. Not out of it.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 06/11/2026 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/11/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | R | Chris Walsh | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/10/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | R | Chris Walsh | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 38.4L | $71.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/10/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $18.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $14.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 22.7L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | A P Richardson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 04/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Xiriha | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nick Beale
Stats
Comments
In good form. Last start won by 5 m when quickly away, (Fr3) at Kilmore (2:01.80) beating Rakarompa in on November 5 at $5.50 at the bell was leading 4.58. Can win again with even luck.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 05/11/2026 | 8 | NR 45 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 28/10/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/10/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/10/2026 | 51 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/5 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | David Miles | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 18/08/2026 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Kaitlin Beale | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 41.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 06/08/2026 | 6 | NR 46 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $3.30 |
| 4/9 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | K M Boddy | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 |