Melton Race 5 - Lamaros Hotel Trot
WIND STORM (8) made short work of her rivals in a winning return last start, leading to score by 22 metres at Maryborough. Drawn to enjoy an economical run and the sprint lane is in play. Fitter so she can keep the ball rolling. BIRMINGHAM GIRL (1) started favourite but was let down by manners last week following a solid third to commence her career. Still learning but should enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Can be a force if the manners improve. FRANKS ALOT (2) saluted from wider two runs back then broke and finished a long way back last start. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Worth another chance. HEAVENLY GLOW (9) must be respected after coming from this barrier and scoring last start at Kilmore.

Driver: John Justice
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Last start broke and was well beaten into ninth behind Royal Lady at Kilmore over 2180m on November 5 at $2.15. Performed better the start before with a good run despite hanging in on scoring up, despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr3) over 2080m at Cranbourne was 4th-8.6 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Whitering (2:39.70) on October 18 at $5.50. Drawn well and just needs manners to make amends.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 05/11/2026 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:05.5 | 4 |
| 251.5L | $2.15 |
| 3/6 | 18/10/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:03.6 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/3 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 10.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | John Justice | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Damian Wilson
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Last start was well beaten into eighth after breaking behind Waikare Adrienna at Kilmore over 2180m on November 5 at $5.50. Performed better the start before where he won by 15 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at Maryborough (2:08.40) beating Walking On Water in on October 25 at $2.20 at the bell was 2nd-1.4. With manners he can play a major role.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 05/11/2026 | 11 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:02.8 | 5 |
| 99.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 25/10/2026 | 34 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Damian Wilson | 2:02.3 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $2.20 |
| 2/10 | 21/09/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:01.7 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $2.80 |
| 4/6 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Last start 4th (Sr1) over 2190m at Maryborough was 7th-8.7 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Dance Fighter (2:49.80) on October 30 at $34. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr3) over 1720m at this track, beaten 60 m by The Preacher (2:03.90) in 3yo on October 21 at $71. Draws well so can feature.
Last Starts 11 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 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:04.8 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/10/2026 | 6 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 60.8L | $71.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/10/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:03.1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.75 |
| 3/10 | 07/10/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 14.2L | $9.00 |
| 3/9 | 01/10/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | Ewa Justice | 2:04.5 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Good | Peter Sanderson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glenn Conroy
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Didn't do much last start, 10th (Sr2) over 1690m at Maryborough was 9th-14.3 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Massif Central (2:07.30) on October 30 at $51. Before that was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 45 m by Sonnyboy (2:50.40) on October 25 at $34. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 30/10/2026 | 5 | NR 42 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/10/2026 | 9 | NR 38 to 44 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Glenn Conroy | 2:05.2 | 7 |
| 44.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/10/2026 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:02.6 | 5 |
| 15.7L | $126.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 16.2L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | Glenn Conroy | 2:01.2 | 7 |
| 15.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/09/2026 | 10 | NR 39 to 43 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:01.0 | 7 |
| 18.9L | $34.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Glenn Conroy | 0 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Glenn Conroy | 0 |
| 55.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr6) over 1690m at Maryborough, at the bell was 3rd-5 beaten 16 m by Champagnes (2:04.60) on October 30 at $81. At her previous start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1690m at Maryborough beaten 35 m by Glorified (2:06.20) on October 25 at $23. Has the ability to figure prominently.
Last Starts 11 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 | 5 | NR 49 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 16.0L | $81.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/10/2026 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Chris Alford | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 35.4L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/10/2026 | 15 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.6 | 7 |
| 19.9L | $151.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/10/2026 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | R | Chris Alford | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/09/2026 | 19 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:05.7 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $2.30 |
| 3/6 | 03/09/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:06.8 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $7.50 |
| 2/5 | 23/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 31/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aussie Mifsud
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Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 5th-4.43 beaten 11 m by Kyvalley Misty (2:05.80) in M on November 5 at $19. Two runs back 8th (Fr1) over 1690m after showing early speed at Maryborough, beaten 50 m by Glorified (2:06.20) on October 25 at $13. Form not inspiring.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 05/11/2026 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Austin Mifsud | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/5 | 31/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Ben Xiriha | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 25/10/2026 | 5 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Austin Mifsud | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 47.6L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Austin Mifsud | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Good | Austin Mifsud | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $19.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/09/2026 | 13 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Austin Mifsud | 2:04.0 | 1 |
| 36.1L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/09/2026 | 4 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Austin Mifsud | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 22.5L | $101.00 |
| 4/5 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Austin Mifsud | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Neil McCallum
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Last start 9th (Fr5) over 1755m after racing wide at Echuca beaten 70 m by Patnwill (2:13.80) on November 4 at $9.50. At her previous start 5th (Sr1) over 2190m at Shepparton, beaten 20 m by Aldebaran Denbay (2:46.70) on October 28 at $17. Capable of more than she has shown recently. Consider.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 04/11/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:02.7 | 5 |
| 70.6L | $9.50 |
| 5/9 | 28/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:02.5 | 1 |
| 20.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:02.5 | 4 |
| 30.1L | $18.00 |
| 9/10 | 14/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Good | Neil Mccallum | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 39.4L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/10/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:00.2 | 7 |
| 18.6L | $71.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/10/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Neil Mccallum | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 16.6L | $34.00 |
| 1/2 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2150m | Good | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Brings the right form to the table. Posted a big 21 m win (Fr5) at Maryborough (2:05.70) beating Dance Fighter in on October 25 at $2.80 at the bell was leading 13.2. Two runs back 4th (Sr2) over 1690m at Kilmore was 3rd-7.9m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 11 m by Te Amo (2:10.30) on June 4 at $14. Has come back in good form and can strike again.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 25/10/2026 | 143 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Jack Laugher | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 21.9L | $2.80 |
| 1/5 | 18/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 04/06/2026 | 9 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Jack Laugher | 2:04.1 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $14.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/05/2026 | 5 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.9 | 5 |
| 19.1L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/05/2026 | 8 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:05.5 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $19.00 |
| 11/11 | 13/05/2026 | 15 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 55.1L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/04/2026 | 13 | 0-2 WINs | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |