Melton (VIC)
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
R1
16h57m
Garrards Horse and Hound Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 5:52pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 49. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$5,000
 
 
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R1
8 - TRAILBLAZER
  • 8 Trailblazer (SR1)
  • D: Daryl Douglas
  • T: D M Giles
  • 4-8-4-9-6-7-8-9-0-7
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: LENARD ESS (9) is a real stable favourite of trainer Jess Tubbs and he landed a 19th career win at Melton last Friday when driven perfectly by James Herbertson. He led, handed up and then sprint-landed to a powerful victory as a short-priced favourite. He had gate one there, and while he won’t find the fence this time, he looks good enough to go close in what shapes as a very similar event. ALLHEARTNOHEIGHT (3) is flying for trainer Brett Cole and came from off speed to land his second-straight victory in slightly easier grade last Friday. He’s stepping up a shade in class here, but must be regarded as a winning chance based on his current form. Stablemate GOODTIME MAE (2) got home well from back in the field from a horror draw to finish fifth in the same race and draws to settle much closer this time, while WICHITA KANSAS (5) was a winner two starts back here at Melton and ran soundly for fourth behind LENARD ESS (9) last time. He’s some chance along with FREAK OUT (7) and WOODLEA DIEGO (4), who would need luck but are capable. BACK: LENARD ESS (9) – 1 unit (win)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
2-0-0-0
TRACK
1-0-0-0
DISTANCE
1-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
13-4-0-2
LAST SEASON
18-1-0-1
THIS SEASON
4/10
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
17%
WIN S/RATE
43%
PLACE S/RATE
54-9-5-9
CAREER
$34,578
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2230
WIN RANGE
9
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 54-9-5-9 17% 43% 1
Distance 1-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 42-8-3-8 19% 45% 1
Track 2-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 1-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 18-1-0-1 6% 11% 6
Last Season 13-4-0-2 31% 46% 1
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 5
Distance Best MR 1:57.1MS 5
Win distances: 1609m (1), 1790m (1), 1800m (6), 2230m (1)
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Daryl Douglas
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
D M Giles
Trained at: Ballan
Owners: K F (Kaye) Halliday
Breeder(s): K F Halliday
Colours: Black, White "Tabcorp Park Logo", Black Sleeves, With Tangerine Stripe & Cuffs
Age/Sex: 7 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Bling It on - Typical Women (Davids Pass USA)
National Rating: NR48
Gear Changes
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RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
7 of 10 7
BALARAT (Good) 19/08/2026, 1710m, NR 38 to 44. 1:55.8 (57.7, 29.0)
Finished 7/10 btn 20.6m, $5000, Lauren White (Sr3), $41.00
1 out 4 back at bell, held up early, contacted sulky, no action taken
1st WAR ZONE (Fr6)
2nd DANCEBYTHESEASIDE (Fr2) 2.6m
3rd GLENLINE (Fr1) 13.2m
10 of 10 9
MELTON (Good) 12/08/2026, 1720m, NR 45 to 50. 1:54.7 (58.5, 29.7)
Finished 10/10 btn 44.7m, $6000, Michael Bellman (Fr6), $81.00
gate speed, outside leader at bell, Gave ground over concluding stages
1st FOREGONE CONCLUSION NZ (Fr3)
2nd MONSIEUR FLAMEL (Fr7) NK
3rd PRECIOUS BELLE NZ (Sr2) 8.4m
9 of 9 4
MARYBRO (Good) 03/08/2026, 2190m, NR 50 to 55. 1:57.3 (59.2, 30.1)
Finished 9/9 btn 138.2m, $6000, Leilani Justice (Fr1), $34.00
gate speed, led, withstood challenge, tightened, unable to hold lead, raced roughly, behind leader at bell, tired latter stages, vets examination after race, no abnormalities rep., quer driving tactics, driver suspended
1st LETS GO LORNA (Fr3)
2nd SECRET SERVICE AGENT NZ (Sr2) SHFHD
3rd FIVE CENT (Sr1) 6.2m
8 of 9 6
KILMORE (Good) 30/07/2026, 2180m, NR 50 to 55. 1:58.3 (58.7, 29.4)
Finished 8/9 btn 26.9m, $6000, Leilani Justice (Fr1), $71.00
3 back on pegs at bell, checked
1st HILTONS SPIRIT (Fr4)
2nd DELIGHTFUL MIKI (Fr3) HFNK
3rd CATIES SON (Sr3) 3.1m
7 of 8 7
MELTON (Good) 24/07/2026, 2240m, NR 52 to 57. 1:56.5 (55.4, 26.9)
Finished 7/8 btn 61.0m, $6000, Leilani Justice (Fr1), $51.00
3 back on pegs at bell, tired latter stages, no action taken
1st LOWRIDER (Fr4)
2nd KEAYANG SEASIDE (Fr5) 9.6m
3rd SECRET SERVICE AGENT NZ (Sr1) 2.3m
6 of 6 20
GEELONG (Good) 17/07/2026, 1609m, NR 50 to 55. 1:54.3 (56.8, 28.7)
Finished 6/6 btn 9.4m, $6000, Leilani Justice (Fr1), $41.00
3 back on pegs at bell
1st FICTION FILE (Fr5)
2nd JILLIBY KYMY LOU (Fr2) HFHD
3rd CALEDONIAN RANGER (Fr4) 7.2m
9 of 9 3
G DERBY (Fast) 27/06/2026, 1800m, NR 47 to 53. 1:56.9 (57.9, 28.7)
Finished 9/9 btn 49.0m, $5000, Jason Kittel (Fr4), $21.00
gate speed, 3 wide early, outside leader at bell
1st THE REGINATOR (Fr3)
2nd ROAD STAR (Fr1) 6.1m
3rd STAR MAN (Sr3) 4.7m
4 of 8 32
G DERBY (Good) 24/06/2026, 1800m, NR 52 to 59. 1:58.0 (57.2, 29.0)
Finished 4/8 btn 4.6m, $3500, Danielle Hill (Fr2), $3.60
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell, dropped foot
1st MY ROCKY ROMANCE NZ (Fr6)
2nd VATICAN GREEN NZ (Fr7) 3.0m
3rd ROCKNROLL SPIRIT (Fr3) HFHD
8 of 8 12
G DERBY (Good) 23/05/2026, 1800m, NR 50 to 57. 1:56.0 (58.4, 29.6)
Finished 8/8 btn 16.6m, $8000, Danielle Hill (Fr2), $7.00
gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st VATICAN GREEN NZ (Fr5)
2nd THE REGINATOR (Fr1) 1.8m
3rd TONKAWAIKON (Fr4) 1.9m
4 of 10 N/A
G DERBY (Good) 11/05/2026, 1800m, NR 47 to 54. 1:57.3 (57.4, 28.9)
Finished 4/10 btn 7.2m, $3500, Jason Kittel (Fr2), $7.50
gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st MAGIC CAPTAIN (Fr5)
2nd SHIRLEY NOT (Fr1) 2.5m
3rd AMYS BABY ANGEL (Sr2) 3.3m
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LAST WIN
1 of 5 N/A
G DERBY (Good) 23/03/2026, 1800m, NR 49 to 56. 1:58.6 (58.5, 29.7)
Finished 1/5 $3500, Danielle Hill (Fr1), $2.00
gate speed, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st TRAILBLAZER (Fr1)
2nd ROYAL WATCH (Fr2) 1.6m
3rd STAR MAN (Fr5) 2.0m