Melton (VIC)
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
R4
12h20m
Hyland Racing Colours Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 3:52pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 38 to 41. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$4,000
 
 
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R4
5 - MIDNITE DESIRE
  • 5 Midnite Desire (FR5)
  • D: James Herbertson
  • T: J P Galea
  • 5-2-5-3-4-3-2-1-2-3
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: MIDNITE DESIRE (5) was an eye-catching third in a race four of these horses contested at Kilmore last week, with that run following some really strong form in this type of grade. While he has good gate speed, I’m not sure he will be able to lead this race but still goes on top in a very even affair. SHIRALEE (9) has started favourite or right in the market in her last seven starts and might get a nice trail in the running line, FREAK OUT (2) sat parked and was a brave runner-up in that aforementioned Kilmore race so must be a great hope, and NORTHERN TERROR (10) will be closing hard and is among the other chances.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
14-0-1-2
TRACK
11-0-1-2
DISTANCE
11-0-1-2
TRK / DIST
20-2-1-2
LAST SEASON
12-1-3-3
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
7%
WIN S/RATE
36%
PLACE S/RATE
56-4-8-8
CAREER
$25,753
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2200
WIN RANGE
8
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 56-4-8-8 7% 36% 4
Distance 11-0-1-2 0% 27% 6
Dist Range 32-2-5-5 6% 38% 5
Track 14-0-1-2 0% 21% 7
Track / Dist 11-0-1-2 0% 27% 6
This Season 12-1-3-3 8% 58% 2
Last Season 20-2-1-2 10% 25% 2
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:57.1MS 4
Distance Best MR 1:57.1MS 4
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
James Herbertson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J P Galea
Trained at: Rockbank
Owners: S J Galea, J P Galea
Breeder(s): S K Richards
Colours: White, Green Stars, Striped Sleeves
Age/Sex: 6 year old brown gelding
Breeding: Betting Line USA - Mieshana Gold (Sutter Hanover USA)
National Rating: NR40
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
3 of 10 10
KILMORE (Good) 07/05/2026, 1690m, NR up to 45. 1:58.1 (58.9, 30.3)
Finished 3/10 btn 1.8m, $4000, Jordan Leedham (Sr1), $4.80
pulled hard in score-up, 3 back on pegs at bell, contact marker pegs, driver cautioned contacted marker pegs, used sprint lane
1st TREACHEROUSTIMES (Fr5)
2nd FREAK OUT (Fr4) 1.4m
3rd MIDNITE DESIRE (Sr1) HD
2 of 6 8
ARARAT (Good) 27/04/2026, 2195m, NR 38 to 42. 2:00.3 (58.9, 29.4)
Finished 2/6 btn 2.6m, $4000, Jordan Leedham (Fr3), $2.80
gate speed, 3 wide early, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st VILLAGE VOICE (Fr6)
2nd MIDNITE DESIRE (Fr3) 2.6m
3rd WOW YOU CAN DANCE (Fr4) 8.2m
1 of 8 10
CRANBRN (Good) 19/04/2026, 2080m, NR up to 39. 2:01.0 (58.3, 29.4)
Finished 1/8 $4000, Jordan Leedham (Fr3), $1.70
gate speed, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st MIDNITE DESIRE (Fr3)
2nd TEX GOES BANG (Fr6) 2.7m
3rd BLISSFULL LILLY (Fr4) 13.1m
2 of 6 11
BALARAT (Good) 09/04/2026, 1710m, NR up to 37. 1:57.3 (58.2, 29.4)
Finished 2/6 btn HD, $4000, Jordan Leedham (Fr4), $1.35
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell, obtained inside run
1st SIR CANDY CLOUD (Sr1)
2nd MIDNITE DESIRE (Fr4) HD
3rd TREACHEROUSTIMES (Fr5) 4.2m
3 of 8 9
CRANBRN (Good) 29/03/2026, 2080m, NR 40 to 46. 2:01.2 (57.0, 29.4)
Finished 3/8 btn 3.0m, $4000, Jordan Leedham (Fr1), $4.00
pulled hard in score-up, tightened, contact marker pegs, behind leader at bell, held up early, used sprint lane, hung in under pressure, warning issued
1st INEXORABLE (Sr1)
2nd ALPHA CRUCIS (Fr3) 2.1m
3rd MIDNITE DESIRE (Fr1) NK
4 of 10 8
MELTON (Good) 20/03/2026, 2240m, NR up to 49. 1:57.2 (58.2, 29.0)
Finished 4/10 btn 7.5m, $4000, Jordan Leedham (Fr1), $11.00
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell
1st MIDNIGHT MOJO (Fr6)
2nd SHIRALEE (Fr2) 6.5m
3rd WOODLEA DIEGO NZ (Fr7) HFNK
3 of 9 6
KILMORE (Good) 12/03/2026, 2180m, NR up to 40. 2:01.8 (58.8, 30.4)
Finished 3/9 btn 3.6m, $4000, Jordan Leedham (Fr4), $5.00
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st NORTHERN TERROR (Fr6)
2nd THEROUX (Fr7) HD
3rd MIDNITE DESIRE (Fr4) 3.3m
5 of 10 7
MELTON (Good) 06/03/2026, 1720m, NR up to 45. 1:56.3 (59.9, 30.0)
Finished 5/10 btn 15.6m, $4000, Jordan Leedham (Fr4), $9.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st JANIEBQUICK (Sr1)
2nd ZU HOFFEN (Sr2) 10.2m
3rd FREAK OUT (Fr5) 3.8m
2 of 11 19
ARARAT (Good) 27/02/2026, 1790m, NR up to 40. 1:58.7 (59.3, 30.0)
Finished 2/11 btn 6.7m, $4000, Jordan Leedham (Fr3), $4.20
behind leader at bell, used sprint lane
1st NEDS BEACH NZ (Fr5)
2nd MIDNITE DESIRE (Fr3) 6.7m
3rd BETTORPATCHMEUP (Fr7) 1.1m
5 of 11 N/A
CRANBRN (Good) 08/02/2026, 2080m, NR up to 39. 1:57.9 (59.0, 30.2)
Finished 5/11 btn 15.0m, $4000, Jordan Leedham (Fr6), $9.50
restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st ALPHA CRUCIS (Sr3)
2nd BOND GIRL (Sr1) 5.1m
3rd SIR CANDY CLOUD (Fr5) HD