Melton Race 3

Swift Signs Pace

Prize Money: $4,000

SPEEDY HEALEY (10) settled well back then made a long run and was too strong late last start over 2240m at this track, getting home by a head to make it four consecutive victories. May just need a bit of luck at some point from this difficult draw. Meets a comparable field so he can certainly make his presence felt. VILLAROCK (5) was responsible for a far better performance last time out, finishing third over 1609m at Cranbourne. His recent form is good enough to take out a race like this. PISTOL PEARCE (4) is worth another chance after a last-start seventh over 2150m at Bendigo two-and-a-half weeks ago. THE VILLAIN (8) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by a neck at this track over 1720m.

Distance: 1720m
Class: NR 43 to 48
Track: Good
Weather: OCAST
Surface: All Weather

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Caledonian Terra (Fr1) 7552175897
Trainer: James Warnock (Lara)
Driver: Kerryn Manning
Prize Money: $76,344
Win / Place: 14% / 31%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: WESTERN TERROR (USA)

Dam: KANO STAR (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

107: 15-9-10

Distance

21: 2-1-1

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-0

Track

9: 1-0-1

1st Up

9: 2-0-0

2nd Up

8: 0-1-1

3rd Up

8: 0-0-2

Metro

19: 4-2-1

Non-Metro

88: 11-7-9

Mobile

107: 15-9-10

All-Weather

107: 15-9-10

Best Mile

1:56.10

Comments

Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Fr2) over 2190m after showing early speed at Maryborough, beaten 30 m by Hungry Hogarth (2:44.60) in NR 40 to 45 on July 28 at $5. Before that 9th (Sr5) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 30 m by Tupelo Beach (2:42.40) in NR 43 to 49 on July 17 at $151. Hard to have.

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
7th of 8	28/7/25	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	H Lewis	2:44.60	2:01.0	28.8m	$5.00	11	NR 40 to 45	$4,000	$120	1. Hungry Hogarth 2. Presidentialchange 3. Iamawingate
1st of 4	21/7/25	Geelong	2100m			-	P A Warnock	2:39.60	-	3m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Caledonian Terra 2. Her Madgejesty 3. My Justice
9th of 12	17/7/25	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr5	P A Warnock	2:42.40	1:59.9	31.2m	$151	18	NR 43 to 49	$4,000	$120	1. Tupelo Beach 2. Shaq 3. Chasing The Wind
8th of 9	29/6/25	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	H Lewis	2:35.40	2:00.2	19.8m	$11	9	NR 40 to 46	$4,000	$120	1. Eye See Amour 2. Glenline 3. Oh No Never Again
5th of 12	20/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	P A Warnock	2:05.30	1:57.3	8.5m	$126	7	NR up to 49	$6,000	$180	1. Villarock 2. Chasing The Wind 3. Devils Bling
7th of 12	13/6/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	M Cain	1:56.30	1:56.3	12.5m	$101	9	NR up to 49	$4,000	$120	1. Up And About 2. Chasing The Wind 3. Villarock

Pappa Leo NZ (Fr2) 0003059607
Trainer: A Xiriha (Pipers Creek)
Driver: Jordan Leedham (C)
Prize Money: $50,262
Win / Place: 11% / 41%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: GOODNESS GRACIOUS ME (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

63: 7-7-12

Distance

20: 1-2-6

Trk/Dst

3: 0-1-0

Track

5: 0-2-0

1st Up

5: 1-0-1

2nd Up

5: 0-0-0

3rd Up

4: 1-0-0

Metro

11: 1-2-2

Non-Metro

52: 6-5-10

Mobile

63: 7-7-12

All-Weather

63: 7-7-12

Best Mile

1:56.71

Comments

Didn't do much at the last run, surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr1) over 2180m after showing early speed at Kilmore beaten 50 m by Billys Tiger Khan (2:40.30) in NR 48 to 53 on July 31 at $34. Before that 12th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 70 m by Evileye (2:04.20) in NR up to 55 on July 25 at $81. Hard to have on those efforts.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

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
7th of 10	31/7/25	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Luke Dunne	2:40.30	1:58.3	47.5m	$34	6	NR 48 to 53	$6,000	$140	1. Billys Tiger Khan 2. Shaq 3. Marlo Mareau
12th of 12	25/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Kerryn Manning	2:04.20	1:56.2	69.1m	$81	7	NR up to 55	$6,000	$140	1. Evileye 2. Foresight 3. Keayang Shadowbox
6th of 11	18/7/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Michael Bellman	1:57.30	1:57.3	10.2m	$34	9	NR 47 to 52	$6,000	$140	1. Amphijet 2. Caledonian Ranger 3. Rockaway Beach
9th of 12	9/7/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Jordan Leedham	1:57.50	1:54.6	17.6m	$41	7	NR 48 to 53	$6,000	$140	1. Shades Of Miki 2. Mister Jimaringle 3. Celestial Zodiac
5th of 11	2/7/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Luke Dunne	1:58.50	1:55.6	10.6m	$71	14	NR 46 to 52	$6,000	$180	1. Amphijet 2. Ollies Medal 3. Major Assassin
12th of 12	18/6/25	Maryborough	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Chris Alford	2:03.00	1:57.1	26.7m	$81	6	NR 50 to 55	$6,000	$140	1. Do It 2. Celestial Zodiac 3. Just Miki

Pistol Pearce (Fr3) 24145457
Trainer: Andy Gath (Long Forest)
Driver: Kate Gath
Prize Money: $5,640
Win / Place: 12% / 25%

3 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: RAINBOW SUE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

8: 1-1-0

Distance

3: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

Metro

2: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

6: 1-1-0

Mobile

8: 1-1-0

All-Weather

8: 1-1-0

Best Mile

2:01.19

Comments

Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 7th (Sr4) over 2150m at Bendigo was 8th-11.55 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Vincent Grange (2:36.40) in 0-1 WIN on July 23 at $71. At the previous start 5th (Sr1) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 23 m by Big Rig Saint (2:44.00) in 0-1 WIN on July 17 at $11. Better than last start and can improve sharply.

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
7th of 9	23/7/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Kate Gath	2:36.40	1:57.1	12.8m	$71	6	0-1 WIN	$8,000	$160	1. Vincent Grange 2. Usyk 3. Owen The Saints
5th of 8	17/7/25	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Jordan Leedham	2:44.00	2:01.0	23.9m	$11	6	0-1 WIN	$6,000	$180	1. Big Rig Saint 2. Vincent Grange 3. Shotinthedark
4th of 7	11/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jordan Leedham	2:07.40	1:59.2	4.1m	$7.00	21	0-1 WIN	$6,000	$300	1. The Blazinboots 2. Give Fred A Clap 3. Big Rig Saint
5th of 8	20/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Kate Gath	2:02.00	1:54.2	34.7m	$19	19	0-1 WIN	$6,000	$180	1. Viney 2. Shotinthedark 3. Lady Salina
4th of 6	1/6/25	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Kate Gath	1:55.90	1:55.9	16.5m	$2.60	7	0-1 WIN	$6,000	$300	1. Foresight 2. Sandsting 3. Plain Ed
1st of 8	25/5/25	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Kate Gath	2:36.60	2:01.2	0.1m	$3.50	23	MAIDEN	$6,000	$3,320	1. Pistol Pearce 2. All Things Spicy 3. Rollwitharty

Villarock (Fr4) 5173170703
Trainer: Alison Alford (Bolinda)
Driver: Chris Alford
Prize Money: $15,960
Win / Place: 11% / 37%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: VILLAGE GLOW (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 3-3-4

Distance

5: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

3: 1-1-0

Track

3: 1-1-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

6: 1-1-0

Non-Metro

21: 2-2-4

Mobile

27: 3-3-4

All-Weather

27: 3-3-4

Best Mile

1:55.80

Comments

Improved last start with a good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 4th-5 beaten 2.75 m by Treacheroustimes (1:59.80) in NR 40 to 49 on July 27 at $2.40. Bold showing expected again.

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
3rd of 6	27/7/25	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Chris Alford	1:59.80	1:59.8	2.7m	$2.40f	9	NR 40 to 49	$4,000	$415	1. Treacheroustimes 2. Rocket Me 3. Villarock
10th of 11	18/7/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Josh Duggan	1:57.30	1:57.3	14.8m	$14	9	NR 47 to 52	$6,000	$140	1. Amphijet 2. Caledonian Ranger 3. Rockaway Beach
7th of 12	9/7/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Chris Alford	1:57.50	1:54.6	16.4m	$14	1	NR 48 to 53	$6,000	$140	1. Shades Of Miki 2. Mister Jimaringle 3. Celestial Zodiac
10th of 10	8/7/25	Echuca	1755m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Josh Duggan	2:09.60	1:58.8	18.6m	$81	6	NR up to 55	$8,000	$160	1. Torque Power 2. Karuma Kev 3. High Flux
7th of 12	2/7/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Chris Alford	1:57.20	1:54.4	10.0m	$31	12	NR up to 55	$6,000	$140	1. Torque Power 2. Serene Rock 3. Wicked Mitzi
1st of 12	20/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Chris Alford	2:05.30	1:57.3	0.2m	$10	7	NR up to 49	$6,000	$3,320	1. Villarock 2. Chasing The Wind 3. Devils Bling

Midnight Mojo (Fr5) 014x946325
Trainer: Maree Caldow (Kurunjang)
Driver: John Caldow
Prize Money: $19,445
Win / Place: 16% / 36%

4 yo Brown Mare

Sire: ROLL WITH JOE (USA)

Dam: INDIGO SMILE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 5-3-3

Distance

11: 1-1-2

Trk/Dst

5: 0-1-1

Track

11: 1-2-2

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

Metro

14: 2-2-2

Non-Metro

16: 3-1-1

Mobile

30: 5-3-3

All-Weather

30: 5-3-3

Best Mile

1:56.70

Comments

Last start 5th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 6th-7.09 beaten 11 m by Speedy Healey (2:47.50) in NR 40 to 49 on August 1 at $11. Two runs back 2nd (Fr4) over 1720m at this track was 4th-5.96 at the bell, beaten a neck by The Villain (2:04.20) in NR 43 to 49 on July 4 at $8. Not keen this time.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

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 9	1/8/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	John Caldow	2:47.50	2:00.3	11.9m	$11	28	NR 40 to 49	$4,000	$120	1. Speedy Healey 2. Littleblabbamouth 3. Wichita Kansas
2nd of 12	4/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	John Caldow	2:04.20	1:56.2	0.3m	$8.00	8	NR 43 to 49	$4,000	$640	1. The Villain 2. Midnight Mojo 3. Chasing The Wind
3rd of 9	26/6/25	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	John Caldow	2:03.20	1:57.3	11.3m	$10	14	NR 39 to 45	$4,000	$415	1. Sir Nippa 2. Celestial Zodiac 3. Midnight Mojo
6th of 10	12/6/25	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	John Caldow	2:03.60	1:56.4	23.9m	$15	14	NR 43 to 48	$4,000	$120	1. Jilliby Tidalwave 2. Amphijet 3. Yankee Gambler
4th of 10	29/5/25	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	John Caldow	2:43.10	2:00.4	7.1m	$9.50	8	NR 43 to 49	$4,000	$225	1. Direct Command NZ 2. Karuma Kev 3. Glenline
9th of 11	21/5/25	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	John Caldow	2:44.20	2:00.6	24.1m	$12	124	NR 44 to 49	$4,000	$120	1. Cheys Angel 2. Reign Em In 3. Francesco
124 Day Spell

The Villain (Sr1) 8841x76751
Trainer: Jamie Kirk (Cranbourne)
Driver: James Herbertson
Prize Money: $12,490
Win / Place: 20% / 26%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: SECRET AGENDA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 3-0-1

Distance

5: 3-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 1-0-0

Track

5: 1-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

5: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

10: 2-0-1

Mobile

15: 3-0-1

All-Weather

15: 3-0-1

Best Mile

1:56.20

Comments

Last start won by a neck as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) held up early, at this track (2:04.20) beating Midnight Mojo in NR 43 to 49 on July 4 at $2.10 at the bell was 6th-8.17. Sure to be thereabouts.

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 12	4/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	James Herbertson	2:04.20	1:56.2	0.3m	$2.10f	14	NR 43 to 49	$4,000	$2,000	1. The Villain 2. Midnight Mojo 3. Chasing The Wind
5th of 9	20/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	James Herbertson	2:04.80	1:56.8	10.5m	$1.60f	5	NR up to 49	$4,000	$120	1. Lenard Ess 2. Aveiro 3. Royal Saxon
7th of 10	15/6/25	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Taylor Youl	2:35.50	2:00.3	11.8m	$3.70f	6	NR 50 to 55	$6,000	$140	1. Ferrigno 2. Evileye 3. Delightful Charm
6th of 8	9/6/25	Warragul	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Taylor Youl	2:09.10	1:56.0	5.1m	$8.00	38	NR up to 59	$7,000	$140	1. Ata Rangi 2. City Rockstar 3. Popcornfriday
38 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 7	2/5/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Jason Lee	1:56.80	1:56.8	9.0m	$8.00	155	NR 47 to 52	$6,000	$140	1. Im Wesley 2. Heavenly Brigade NZ 3. Major Drama
155 Day Spell
1st of 9	28/11/24	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Nathan Jack	2:05.30	1:59.3	1.2m	$9.00	6	0-1 WIN	$6,000	$3,320	1. The Villain 2. Indi Party Mood 3. G B Brave NZ

Written In Silk (Sr2) 8300949641
Trainer: Stephen Clarke (Ross Creek)
Driver: Reagan Clarke (C)
Prize Money: $80,763
Win / Place: 13% / 25%

7 yo Bay/Brown Mare

Sire: SPORTSWRITER (USA)

Dam: MON SOIE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

98: 13-4-8

Distance

20: 2-1-3

Trk/Dst

3: 1-0-0

Track

6: 3-0-0

Season

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

7: 1-0-0

2nd Up

6: 0-0-1

3rd Up

6: 0-1-0

Metro

68: 8-2-7

Non-Metro

30: 5-2-1

Mobile

96: 13-4-8

Standing

2: 0-0-0

All-Weather

98: 13-4-8

Best Mile

1:56.50

Comments

Last start won by 2.25 m (Sr1) at this track (2:06.90) beating Precious Belle in NR up to 45 on August 1 at $6 at the bell was 3rd-4.07. Can overcome the awkward draw to score again.

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
1st of 12	1/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	John Caldow	2:06.90	1:58.7	2.2m	$6.00	8	NR up to 45	$6,000	$3,320	1. Written In Silk 2. Precious Belle NZ 3. Star Ruler NZ
4th of 8	24/7/25	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Jason Lee	2:05.20	1:57.8	3.5m	$2.80f	6	NR up to 45	$4,000	$225	1. Yankee Gambler 2. Micton Mouse 3. Precious Belle NZ
6th of 9	18/7/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	R L Clarke	1:57.70	1:57.7	13.1m	$31	7	NR up to 46	$4,000	$120	1. Speedy Healey 2. Star Ruler NZ 3. Too The Max
9th of 12	11/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	R L Clarke	2:04.60	1:56.6	17.0m	$9.00	8	NR 43 to 49	$4,000	$120	1. Michen Roy 2. Cinquanta 3. Angel Of Anger
4th of 9	3/7/25	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	S R Clarke	2:04.30	1:58.3	15.0m	$10	6	NR 44 to 49	$4,000	$225	1. King Saint 2. Iamawingate 3. Alta Bayamo
9th of 10	27/6/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	R L Clarke	1:59.30	1:59.3	8.3m	$10	9	NR up to 49	$4,000	$120	1. Best Back Bruce 2. Four Lonely Nights 3. Atomic Glory

Speedy Healey (Sr3) 0400541111
Trainer: Steven Zammit (Coimadai)
Driver: Blake Pace (C)
Prize Money: $19,205
Win / Place: 16% / 36%

Picket Fence

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: SOHO TRIBECA (AUS)

Dam: AWESOME MATTJESTY (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 5-1-5

Distance

12: 1-0-3

Trk/Dst

7: 0-0-2

Track

8: 1-0-2

Season

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

9: 1-0-2

Non-Metro

21: 4-1-3

Mobile

30: 5-1-5

All-Weather

30: 5-1-5

Best Mile

1:57.30

Comments

Looked good last start. Won by a head as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at this track (2:47.50) beating Littleblabbamouth in NR 40 to 49 on August 1 at $1.28 at the bell was 4th-4.28. Two runs back posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite (Fr4) at Ballarat (2:42.60) beating Royal Saxon in NR 45 to 49 on July 24 at $2.25. Racing in great heart and expected to be in the finish again.

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
1st of 9	1/8/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Blake Pace	2:47.50	2:00.3	0.2m	$1.28f	8	NR 40 to 49	$4,000	$2,000	1. Speedy Healey 2. Littleblabbamouth 3. Wichita Kansas
1st of 9	24/7/25	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Blake Pace	2:42.60	1:59.0	4.7m	$2.25f	6	NR 45 to 49	$4,000	$2,000	1. Speedy Healey 2. Royal Saxon 3. Im The Wild One
1st of 9	18/7/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Blake Pace	1:57.70	1:57.7	4.2m	$3.30	8	NR up to 46	$4,000	$2,000	1. Speedy Healey 2. Star Ruler NZ 3. Too The Max
1st of 10	10/7/25	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Blake Pace	2:04.60	1:57.3	2.2m	$4.80	6	NR 40 to 45	$4,000	$2,000	1. Speedy Healey 2. Sir Nippa 3. Yankee Gambler
4th of 12	4/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Blake Pace	2:04.20	1:56.2	6.3m	$12	7	NR 43 to 49	$4,000	$225	1. The Villain 2. Midnight Mojo 3. Chasing The Wind
5th of 8	27/6/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Blake Pace	1:55.30	1:55.3	24.9m	$34	22	0-1 WIN	$6,000	$180	1. Apollostorm 2. Im The Wild One 3. Sandsting

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