Melton Race 9 - Hygain Edge Sapling Stakes (2yo Fillies)
TWIGSTAR (2) has been impressive in winning her three starts so far. Came to this circuit for the first time at her latest appearance and led from a couple of spots wider before scoring comfortably by 12 metres. Has the speed take advantage of this favourable starting position so gets her chance to maintain the unbeaten record but a trio of runners form the Emma Stewart yard are all potential dangers. Her Art Major filly SPOOKY MOTH (1) is at the track for the first time but looked above average in winning her latest trial and the ace draw will help her. FARADY (6) draws widest and will need better manners after breaking last time but showed ability in wining here on debut.
Driver: Mark Pitt
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Two-year-old filly (Art Major - Macy Lila) making her debut. Showed ability when she won at Terang in a trial on October 27 over 2180m. Boasts strong trial form and is well served by the ace draw.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 27/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
Driver: Ewa Justice
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Comes here in the right form. Won by 11 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (2:01.50) beating Ozzie Tart in M on October 23 at $1.22 at the bell was leading 4.81. Two runs back posted a big 19 m win (Fr3) at Cranbourne (2:31.30) beating Letitrideluv in 3yo on October 4 at $2.10 at the bell was leading 3.4. The good draw gives her every chance to maintain her perfect record.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 23/10/2026 | 19 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $1.22 |
| 1/7 | 04/10/2026 | 28 | 2& 0-1 WIN | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/6 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 06/09/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $3.30 |
| 3/5 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 16.2L | $0.00 |
Driver: Daryl Douglas
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Going well. Last start won by a nose (Fr1) held up early, at this track (2:44.70) beating Catch The Captain in 2yo on October 31 at $6.50 at the bell was 6th-8.84. Good showing expected again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 31/10/2026 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 23/10/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $61.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 13/10/2026 | 13 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:03.3 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/09/2026 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 19.7L | $3.30 |
| 8/8 | 18/09/2026 | 6 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 238.5L | $1.18 |
| 5/12 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | Fillies No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
Driver: Tasmyn Potter
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Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track was 4th-4.9 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Ozzie Tart (2:44.70) in 2yo on October 31 at $51. Two runs back 5th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-5.52 beaten 13 m by Twigstar (2:01.50) in M on October 23 at $51. Not keen on her chances in this field.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 31/10/2026 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Good | Tasmyn Potter | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 08/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $1.55 |
| 1/10 | 30/09/2026 | 12 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.80 |
| 5/8 | 18/09/2026 | 21 | NR 40 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $2.30 |
| 1/4 | 30/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Good | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 07/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 31.1L | $0.00 |
Driver: Jodi Quinlan
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Broke last start; 5th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track was 5th-8.43 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Ozzie Tart (2:44.70) in 2yo on October 31 at $2.40. Showed ability the race before when she posted a big 5 m win as favourite (Fr1) at this track (2:47.30) beating Coco Miller in 2yo on September 18 at $1.18 at the bell was leading 1.74. Contender with manners.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 31/10/2026 | 43 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $2.40 |
| 1/4 | 18/09/2026 | - | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $1.18 |
| 3/4 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |