Melton Race 7

Logical Staffing Solutions Pace

Prize Money: $15,000

NEW SHUFFLE (6) kicked off his campaign with a placing from this barrier at Menangle before a midfield finish to flying mare Captains Mistress at Listed level. Has switched back to the Chircop yard since and looks very well placed with a big class drop. Hard to knock the consistency of MY LITTLE BO (7) who led from a similar barrier and scored by 4.6 metres at this venue last time, giving her three wins and two placings from her last five starts. Tactics will be crucial from this draw but with even luck she could keep the ball rolling. KOMODO (4) returns to a venue where he owns a decent record and could be close to a win after placing in three of his last four starts. HES ALL TORQUE (2) draws well and is another that looks to have the hoof on the till after back-to-back placings, the latest at this circuit when he started on the back row.

Distance: 1720m
Class: NR 70 to 79
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

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Emily Vincent (Fr1) 7223808635
Trainer: Adam Stephens (Allendale)
Driver: Jordan Leedham (C)
Prize Money: $89,119
Win / Place: 15% / 45%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: VINCENT (AUS)

Dam: WANDIN STAR (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

71: 11-13-8

Distance

34: 5-4-4

Trk/Dst

19: 3-2-1

Track

24: 3-3-1

Season

21: 1-6-2

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-0

3rd Up

4: 2-2-0

Metro

33: 5-3-3

Non-Metro

38: 6-10-5

Mobile

71: 11-13-8

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

71: 11-13-8

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:52.20

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

14: 1-2-2

Driver Last 50

50: 3-7-9

Gear Changes

[Blinkers - Dolly Vardon ON, Burr - Rein N/S ON, Blinkers - Hood OFF]

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track was 5th-4.22 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Rolinginthedeep (2:02.30) in NR 67 to 75 on March 7 at $34. Two runs back 3rd (Fr3) over 1680m at Terang was 5th-8 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Jilliby Willow (2:00.70) in NR 65 or better on March 2 at $23. Not keen.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 7	7/3/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Alex Ashwood	2:02.30	1:54.4	7.9m	$34	5	NR 67 to 75	$15,000	$450	1. Rolinginthedeep 2. Eastbro Chrissy 3. Always Be Blakey
3rd of 8	2/3/26	Terang	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jordan Leedham	2:00.70	1:55.7	10.3m	$23	13	NR 65 or better	$9,000	$900	1. Jilliby Willow 2. Hes All Torque 3. Emily Vincent
6th of 10	17/2/26	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Alex Ashwood	2:00.90	1:55.2	8.5m	$15	10	NR 60 to 80	$8,000	$160	1. Edwarde Grange 2. Le Belle Bijoux 3. Ten Da Touch NZ
8th of 9	7/2/26	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	James Herbertson	2:03.80	1:57.9	16.4m	$26	15	NR 65 to 74	$10,000	$200	1. Uniquely Ideal 2. Jilliby Illuminate NZ 3. My Little Bo
10th of 10	23/1/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	James Herbertson	2:01.30	1:53.5	9.8m	$4.60	6	NR up to 80	$10,000	$200	1. Soho Darknstormy 2. Ooh Ah Listah 3. Jaccka Connor NZ
8th of 12	17/1/26	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	James Herbertson	2:00.10	1:54.4	14.8m	$7.50	28	NR 65 to 79	$15,000	$300	1. Hes No Romeo NZ 2. The Bride 3. Golden Tribe

Hes All Torque (Fr2) 3169577023
Trainer: Peter Manning (Great Western)
Driver: Kerryn Manning
Prize Money: $115,297
Win / Place: 23% / 63%

6 yo Bay Horse

Sire: PET ROCK (USA)

Dam: TORQUE LIVELY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

63: 15-15-10

Distance

13: 2-1-5

Trk/Dst

7: 1-0-2

Track

13: 1-0-3

Season

14: 1-2-3

1st Up

5: 0-2-1

2nd Up

4: 1-0-0

3rd Up

4: 1-1-0

Metro

39: 9-9-5

Non-Metro

24: 6-6-5

Mobile

63: 15-15-10

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

63: 15-15-10

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:53.26

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

14: 1-2-3

Driver Last 50

50: 4-6-10

Comments

Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Jilliby Willow at Terang over 1680m in a NR 65 or better on March 2 at $16. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Madrigal at this track over 2240m in a Up to 80 on March 6 at $41. Draws well so can be there at the business end.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 9	6/3/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Kerryn Manning	2:41.20	1:55.8	5.1m	$41	4	Up to 80	$10,000	$1,000	1. Madrigal NZ 2. Tara Victory NZ 3. Hes All Torque
2nd of 8	2/3/26	Terang	1680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Kerryn Manning	2:00.70	1:55.7	8.1m	$16	9	NR 65 or better	$9,000	$1,350	1. Jilliby Willow 2. Hes All Torque 3. Emily Vincent
11th of 12	21/2/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Kerryn Manning	2:41.90	1:56.3	26.6m	$34	17	NR up to 80	$10,000	$200	1. Always Be Blakey 2. Soho Darknstormy 3. Rick Reilly NZ
7th of 8	4/2/26	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Ryan Sanderson	2:40.10	1:57.7	8.3m	$10	54	NR 60 to 80	$8,000	$160	1. New Yorker 2. Curyo Gentleman 3. Oh Sweet Creature
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7th of 9	12/12/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Kerryn Manning	1:51.20	1:51.2	17.4m	$23	6	NR 76 to 89	$17,500	$350	1. Smoken Ace NZ 2. My Uncle Stan 3. Repelling
5th of 8	6/12/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Kerryn Manning	2:02.90	1:55.0	10.4m	$9.00	7	NR 70 to 79	$15,000	$450	1. Day Two 2. Emily Vincent 3. Mitzi Said

Earl Of Pembroke Nz (Fr3) 9106475734
Trainer: Julie Douglas (Strathfieldsaye)
Driver: Jack Laugher
Prize Money: $109,245
Win / Place: 16% / 44%

Driver In Form

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: WASHINGTON VC (USA)

Dam: MISS PEMBROKE (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

59: 10-9-7

Distance

21: 2-2-4

Trk/Dst

16: 1-1-2

Track

32: 1-3-3

Season

24: 3-2-3

1st Up

5: 0-1-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-1

3rd Up

4: 1-0-1

Metro

34: 2-3-3

Non-Metro

25: 8-6-4

Mobile

59: 10-9-7

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

59: 10-9-7

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:52.80

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

23: 4-6-4

Driver Last 50

50: 9-8-6

Comments

Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 7th-7.74 beaten 7 m by Rolinginthedeep (2:02.30) in NR 67 to 75 on March 7 at $13. At the start before good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 1690m at Kilmore was 4th-5.4 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Golden Tribe (2:02.00) in NR 75 to 85 on February 7 at $34. Draw so be competitive.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 7	7/3/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Luke Dunne	2:02.30	1:54.4	7.1m	$13	28	NR 67 to 75	$15,000	$750	1. Rolinginthedeep 2. Eastbro Chrissy 3. Always Be Blakey
3rd of 6	7/2/26	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Luke Dunne	2:02.00	1:56.2	6.6m	$34	8	NR 75 to 85	$15,000	$1,500	1. Golden Tribe 2. The Bride 3. Earl Of Pembroke NZ
7th of 10	30/1/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jack Laugher	2:45.30	1:58.7	8.2m	$6.50	7	NR up to 80	$10,000	$200	1. Shadow Celt 2. Soho Darknstormy 3. Do It
5th of 10	23/1/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Jordan Leedham	2:01.30	1:53.5	3.8m	$7.00	6	NR up to 80	$10,000	$300	1. Soho Darknstormy 2. Ooh Ah Listah 3. Jaccka Connor NZ
7th of 7	17/1/26	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Ellen Tormey	2:38.30	1:56.4	34.2m	$61	7	No NR	$17,500	$350	1. Smoken Ace NZ 2. Calexico 3. Tango Tara NZ
4th of 11	10/1/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Alex Ashwood	2:02.40	1:54.5	6.7m	$4.60	7	1W/15 0K stake	$15,000	$750	1. Pesci 2. Royal Appointment 3. Rockin Gemma

Komodo (Fr4) 301x453372
Trainer: Aaron Dunn ()
Driver: Luke Dunne (C)
Prize Money: $68,594
Win / Place: 20% / 41%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: FEAR THE DRAGON (USA)

Dam: AZZGOODAZZ (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

34: 7-1-6

Distance

11: 3-0-2

Trk/Dst

7: 2-0-1

Track

13: 4-0-1

Season

13: 1-1-4

1st Up

6: 2-0-0

2nd Up

5: 1-0-1

3rd Up

5: 1-0-1

Metro

17: 5-0-1

Non-Metro

17: 2-1-5

Mobile

34: 7-1-6

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

34: 7-1-6

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.40

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

1: 0-0-1

Driver Last 50

50: 4-5-7

Comments

Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing seventh behind Triple Rock Saint at this track over 2240m in a NR 64 to 74 on February 21 at $3.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second behind Shadow Celt at Birchip over 2150m in a 4yo+ NR up to 90 on March 8 at $6. Major player.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 10	8/3/26	Birchip	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Aaron Dunn	2:38.00	1:58.3	2.1m	$6.00	15	NR up to 90	$15,000	$2,250	1. Shadow Celt 2. Komodo 3. Crime Writer
7th of 12	21/2/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Aaron Dunn	2:41.40	1:56.0	7.3m	$3.60f	28	NR 64 to 74	$15,000	$300	1. Triple Rock Saint NZ 2. Jaccka Connor NZ 3. New Yorker
3rd of 9	24/1/26	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Aaron Dunn	2:38.80	1:56.2	1.4m	$7.00	11	NR 60 to 69	$10,000	$1,000	1. Big Sledge Hammer 2. Jilliby Illuminate NZ 3. Komodo
3rd of 12	13/1/26	Swan Hill	1750m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jordan Leedham	2:03.10	1:53.2	7.0m	$26	8	NR 65 or better	$8,000	$800	1. Hot Deal 2. Hoorah Philtra 3. Komodo
5th of 9	5/1/26	Horsham	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Ryan Backhouse	2:40.30	1:57.3	6.6m	$4.40	10	NR 56 to 64	$7,000	$210	1. Zanda Man 2. Eastbro Kozzy 3. Sportsbou
4th of 11	26/12/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Aaron Dunn	2:07.80	1:54.9	10.0m	$11	74	NR 62 to 75	$8,000	$400	1. Maxy Wants To Play 2. Tough Aint Enough 3. Modern Ginger
74 Day Spell

Triple Rock Saint Nz (Fr5) 3364886145
Trainer: Julie Douglas (Strathfieldsaye)
Driver: Ellen Tormey
Prize Money: $111,168
Win / Place: 14% / 40%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: TRIPLE SEC (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

77: 11-7-13

Distance

28: 2-2-5

Trk/Dst

19: 2-2-2

Track

39: 4-5-3

Season

32: 3-3-7

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

Metro

39: 4-5-3

Non-Metro

38: 7-2-10

Mobile

77: 11-7-13

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

77: 11-7-13

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:53.36

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

6: 2-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 5-9-4

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 4th-4.12 beaten 4 m by Isthisjustfantasy (2:43.20) in NR 75 to 88 on March 7 at $10. Before that, 4th (Fr6) over 2270m after showing early speed at Riverina Paceway, beaten 8 m by Usyk (2:44.00) in NR up to 80 on February 27 at $5. Capable of bouncing back.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 7	7/3/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Alex Ashwood	2:43.20	1:57.2	4.2m	$10	8	NR 75 to 88	$17,500	$525	1. Isthisjustfantasy 2. Ata Rangi 3. Frugal Fare
4th of 9	27/2/26	Wagga	2270m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Brad Hewitt	2:44.00	1:56.2	8.3m	$5.00	6	NR up to 80	$11,830	$696	1. Usyk 2. Kosimo 3. Yukon Be Serious NZ
1st of 12	21/2/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Ellen Tormey	2:41.40	1:56.0	0.1m	$7.50	7	NR 64 to 74	$15,000	$8,550	1. Triple Rock Saint NZ 2. Jaccka Connor NZ 3. New Yorker
6th of 8	14/2/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Ellen Tormey	2:39.40	1:54.5	20.3m	$81	7	No NR	$22,500	$450	1. Chase A Dream NZ 2. Mach Dan 3. Operative Line
8th of 8	7/2/26	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Alex Ashwood	2:39.40	1:57.7	12.6m	$61	7	NR 70 to 85	$25,000	$500	1. Ata Rangi 2. Major Art NZ 3. Ghost Of Time
8th of 8	31/1/26	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Alex Ashwood	2:30.80	1:56.7	15.0m	$18	10	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$350	1. Ghost Of Time 2. Major Art NZ 3. Ata Rangi

New Shuffle (Fr6) 6231633x36
Trainer: P Chircop (Bunding)
Driver: Chris Alford
Prize Money: $56,300
Win / Place: 23% / 61%

Driver In Form

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: STARBURST GIRL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

21: 5-2-6

Distance

4: 0-2-1

Trk/Dst

4: 0-2-1

Track

14: 2-2-4

Season

11: 3-1-4

1st Up

5: 2-0-2

2nd Up

4: 2-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-1-0

Metro

16: 2-2-5

Non-Metro

5: 3-0-1

Mobile

21: 5-2-6

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

21: 5-2-6

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.76

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 6-9-9

Comments

Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 6th-10.05 beaten 18 m by Captains Mistress (1:48.90) in 4yo LR No NR on February 28 at $51. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle beaten 5 m by Catchafire (1:50.00) in 4yo No NR on February 21 at $4. Drops in grade and looks very well placed.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 10	28/2/26	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Robert Morris	1:48.90	1:48.9	18.7m	$51	7	No NR	$30,600	$600	1. Captains Mistress NZ 2. Sinaloa 3. My Ultimate Barney
3rd of 8	21/2/26	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Will Rixon	1:50.00	1:50.0	5.2m	$4.00	70	No NR	$20,400	$2,200	1. Catchafire NZ 2. Dance With Carmer 3. New Shuffle
70 Day Spell
1st of 10	11/2/26	Menangle	1609m			-	Robert Morris	1:52.30	-	2.9m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. New Shuffle 2. Bold Medley Jujon NZ 3. Petes Crunch Time
1st of 3	3/2/26	Melton	2240m			-	James Herbertson	2:44.70	-	0.2m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. New Shuffle 2. Tango Tara NZ 3. Ruff Nut
3rd of 12	13/12/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	James Herbertson	2:38.20	1:53.6	6.8m	$12	8	No NR	$100,000	$10,000	1. Captain Perfect 2. Viney 3. New Shuffle
3rd of 8	5/12/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	James Herbertson	2:41.60	1:56.1	4.9m	$5.00	13	No NR	$10,000	$1,000	1. Captain Perfect 2. Viney 3. New Shuffle

My Little Bo (Fr7) 4146612131
Trainer: Andy Gath (Long Forest)
Driver: Kate Gath
Prize Money: $82,946
Win / Place: 24% / 45%

Driver Flying

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: CAPTAIN CRUNCH (USA)

Dam: KEPT IN PLAY (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 9-4-4

Distance

15: 4-0-1

Trk/Dst

8: 0-0-0

Track

21: 2-1-1

Season

18: 4-2-1

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-1-0

3rd Up

3: 1-1-0

Metro

27: 4-1-2

Non-Metro

10: 5-3-2

Mobile

37: 9-4-4

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

37: 9-4-4

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:51.60

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

26: 5-3-2

Driver Last 50

50: 10-9-5

Comments

Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start a big 4.5 m win after showing early speed, (Fr6) at this track (2:41.80) beating Bringsusjoy in NR up to 79 M on February 21 at $8. Consistent and can go well again.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 8	21/2/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Kate Gath	2:41.80	1:56.2	4.6m	$8.00	14	NR up to 79	$15,000	$8,550	1. My Little Bo 2. Bringsusjoy 3. Madrigal NZ
3rd of 9	7/2/26	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Kate Gath	2:03.80	1:57.9	3.6m	$3.70	7	NR 65 to 74	$10,000	$1,000	1. Uniquely Ideal 2. Jilliby Illuminate NZ 3. My Little Bo
1st of 8	31/1/26	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Kate Gath	1:56.20	1:56.2	3.9m	$5.00	15	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000	$8,550	1. My Little Bo 2. Luva Scrap 3. Montana Pride
2nd of 10	16/1/26	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Kate Gath	1:56.50	1:56.5	2.3m	$3.00f	16	NR 56 to 64	$7,000	$1,050	1. Montana Pride 2. My Little Bo 3. Can Be A Ruebe NZ
1st of 8	31/12/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Tasmyn Potter	2:41.70	1:56.2	0.2m	$1.95f	18	0W/15 0K stake	$8,000	$4,560	1. My Little Bo 2. Steel Ruler 3. Popcornfriday
6th of 12	13/12/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Kate Gath	2:39.00	1:54.2	19.4m	$19	8	No NR	$100,000	$2,000	1. Beach Diamond 2. Soho Americano 3. Let Her Roll

Race Review Abbreviations

Brk: Broke, Blkd: Blocked or held up, 1 x 1: One-out, one-back, Prkd: Parked, 3bk otr: 3 back on the outer, 3bk inr: Same as above, but on the inside, trld: Trailed, Gt spd: Showed gate speed, 3wd: 3-wide postd: Caught wide without cover, Held up: Held up, no gaps or few gaps: If they don't see any clear air in the straight, Inr-mid-wd -position: On the inside, mid = 1-off, wd = 3-wide or wider, flew hm wd: Flew home wide, dashd inr: Sprinted well on the inside, Chkd: Checked, Slow: Slow away at the start, Wltd: Wilted or got tired, Fdd: Faded late, Urgd: If the driver is getting stuck in

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