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Melton Harness Tips, Sat, 12 Sept

9 races at Melton (VIC) on Saturday 12 September 2026, starting at 5:52 pm AEST. The track is rated Good. Selections below are rated by the Home Straight Racing Desk model and refresh as the market moves.

Race 1 · 5:52 pm AEST · 1720m

Vhrc Caduceus Classic (G3)

  1. Top pick

    3. Fighter Command (Barrier 3, Kerryn Manning)

    • 2 wins from its last 4 starts
    • Draws barrier 3
    • Expected to lead or race handy

    $1.70 win

    $1.12 place

  2. Next best

    10. Bulletproof Boy (Barrier 3, James Herbertson)

    • Draws barrier 3
    • Expected to lead or race handy

    $5.00 win

    $1.70 place

  3. Value

    9. Sir Jimmy (Barrier 2, Jodi Quinlan)

    • Placed in 3 of its last 4 starts
    • Draws barrier 2
    • Expected to lead or race handy

    $11.00 win

    $2.60 place

Full field (11 runners)
No.RunnerBarrierDriverTrainerWin
1Smoken Ace Nz1Kyle MarshallKyle Marshall$27.00
2Better Eclipse2Luke McCarthyLuke McCarthy$15.00
3Fighter Command3Kerryn ManningJess Tubbs$1.70
4Ubetcha Tigerpie4Michael StanleyMichael Stanley$19.00
5Hoorah Philtra5Ewa JusticeAshleigh Herbertson$21.00
6Triple Eight Nz6Jordan LeedhamJess Tubbs$35.00
7Catch A Wave7Kate GathAndy Gath$8.00
8Bluto Nz1Liam OlderSamantha Gangell$41.00
9Sir Jimmy2Jodi QuinlanEmma Stewart$11.00
10Bulletproof Boy3James HerbertsonScott Ewen$5.00
11My Ultimate Barney4John CaldowAndy Gath$16.00

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Race 2 · 6:27 pm AEST · 2240m

Apg Vicbred Super Series 3yo C&G Final (G1)

  1. Top pick

    2. Enjoy Life (Barrier 2, Mark Pitt)

    • 3 wins from its last 4 starts
    • Draws barrier 2
    • Expected to lead or race handy

    $1.90 win

    $1.14 place

  2. Next best

    1. Most Exciting (Barrier 1, Kerryn Manning)

    • 2 wins from its last 5 starts
    • Draws barrier 1
    • Expected to lead or race handy

    $4.80 win

    $1.55 place

  3. Value

    3. Le Cardinal (Barrier 3, Amy Day)

    • 3 wins from its last 5 starts
    • Draws barrier 3

    $6.00 win

    $1.75 place

Full field (13 runners)
No.RunnerBarrierDriverTrainerWin
1Most Exciting1Kerryn ManningEmma Stewart$4.80
2Enjoy Life2Mark PittEmma Stewart$1.90
3Le Cardinal3Amy DayMatthew Craven$6.00
4Cardigan Dan4Kate GathEmma Stewart$9.00
5Rom Baro5Liam OlderCharlene Gusman$151.00
6Secret Service Agent Nz6Jordan LeedhamCraig Demmler$151.00
7The Final Dance7Ashleigh DelosaEmma Stewart$126.00
8Major Blitz1Allan McDonoughA T McDonough$18.00
9The Niteshift2Luke McCarthyLuke McCarthy$4.60
10Lowrider10Ryan SandersonEmma Stewart$81.00
11Zihuatanejo3David MilesDavid Miles$126.00
12Mount Barker Boy4Ryan SandersonEmma Stewart$81.00
13Luvtobeuptome5Josh DugganCourtney Slater$101.00

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Race 3 · 7:02 pm AEST · 2240m

Apg Vicbred Super Series 2yo C&G Final (G1)

  1. Top pick

    10. Some High (Barrier 3, Kerryn Manning)

    • 2 wins from its last 5 starts
    • Firmed in the market from $3.10 to $2.60
    • Draws barrier 3
    • Expected to lead or race handy

    $2.60 win

    $1.28 place

  2. Next best

    2. Lake Como (Barrier 2, James Herbertson)

    • 2 wins from its last 4 starts
    • Draws barrier 2
    • Expected to lead or race handy

    $2.80 win

    $1.30 place

  3. Value

    4. Soho Bellagio (Barrier 4, Michael Stanley)

    • A winner within its last 3 starts
    • Firmed in the market from $9.00 to $8.00

    $8.00 win

    $2.20 place

Full field (12 runners)
No.RunnerBarrierDriverTrainerWin
1Auston1Mark PittEmma Stewart$5.50
2Lake Como2James HerbertsonJess Tubbs$2.80
3Themidnightexpress3Damien BurnsD J Burns$81.00
4Soho Bellagio4Michael StanleyMichael Stanley$8.00
5Alloa5Christopher ShinnRuth Shinn$101.00
6Fully Reckless Nz6Ryan SandersonAbby Sanderson$11.00
7Kings Gallery7Chris SvanosioChris Svanosio$71.00
8Letitrideluv1Josh DugganCourtney Slater$34.00
9Sterling Gigi2Paul GrechP Grech$151.00
10Some High3Kerryn ManningEmma Stewart$2.60
11Smack Bang Bart4Jason LeeCourtney Barton$8.50
12Whitehaven Boy5Mark PittVince Vallelonga$151.00

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Race 4 · 7:40 pm AEST · 2240m

Apg Vicbred Super Series 3yof Trotting Final (G1)

  1. Top pick

    3. Hallebesofine (Barrier 3, Tina Ridis)

    • 2 wins from its last 4 starts
    • Firmed in the market from $4.00 to $3.10
    • Draws barrier 3
    • Expected to lead or race handy

    $3.10 win

    $1.40 place

  2. Next best

    1. Queen Of Sees (Barrier 1, James Herbertson)

    • 3 wins from its last 4 starts
    • Draws barrier 1
    • Expected to lead or race handy

    $3.10 win

    $1.40 place

  3. Value

    13. Gladiatrix (Barrier 5, Lleyton Green)

    • Placed in 4 of its last 5 starts
    • Expected to lead or race handy

    $9.50 win

    $2.60 place

Full field (13 runners)
No.RunnerBarrierDriverTrainerWin
1Queen Of Sees1James HerbertsonJess Tubbs$3.10
2Majestic Yankee2John CaldowShane Hoban$81.00
3Hallebesofine3Tina RidisTina Ridis$3.10
4Adelaide Red4Amy DayAmy Day$9.50
5Jilliby Radiance5Nathan JackC A Latter$71.00
6Harperseven6Chris AlfordJayne Davies$9.00
7Aldebaran Ada7Taylor YoulChris Svanosio$15.00
8Ijustcantseeit8Michael BellmanP M Morrissey$21.00
9Truscotts Elegance1Jordan LeedhamBrad Angove$51.00
10Jilliby Aura2Glen CravenA Ruokonen$4.40
11So Skeptical3Mark PittLisa Pitt$71.00
12Mevia4Peter LaneP R Lane & A M Burke$41.00
13Gladiatrix5Lleyton GreenD A McDowell, K L McDowell$9.50

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Race 5 · 8:11 pm AEST · 2240m

Apg Super Series 3yo Trotting C&G Fnl (G1)

  1. Top pick

    10. Pastor Dunbar (Barrier 3, Damian Wilson)

    • 4 wins from its last 4 starts
    • Draws barrier 3
    • Expected to lead or race handy

    $2.90 win

    $1.35 place

  2. Next best

    6. Howdy Mate (Barrier 5, James Herbertson)

    • 3 wins from its last 5 starts
    • Firmed in the market from $4.40 to $3.80

    $3.80 win

    $1.55 place

  3. Value

    8. The Preacher (Barrier 1, Kate Gath)

    • 2 wins from its last 4 starts
    • Firmed in the market from $18.00 to $16.00
    • Draws barrier 1
    • Expected to lead or race handy

    $16.00 win

    $3.50 place

Full field (13 runners)
No.RunnerBarrierDriverTrainerWin
1Rapta1Michael BellmanD K Bellman$101.00
2I Choose You2Michael StanleyBilly Muscat$31.00
3Reverand Bob3Jordan LeedhamP Chircop$91.00
4Timmy Whiz3Ewa JusticeJohn Justice$126.00
5Unclad4Chris AlfordAlison Alford$13.00
6Howdy Mate5James HerbertsonJess Tubbs$3.80
7Munny The Munster6Stacey TowersMark R Lee$4.80
8The Preacher1Kate GathJayne Davies$16.00
9Keayang Bazlenka2Jason LeeM A Lee, P Lee$4.00
10Pastor Dunbar3Damian WilsonDamian Wilson$2.90
11Jet Plane4Blake FitzpatrickJess Tubbs$61.00
12Superior Stride5Ashleigh DelosaRickie Alchin$26.00
13Mister Devereaux6Emmett BrosnanE & R J Brosnan$41.00

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Race 6 · 8:41 pm AEST · 2240m

Apg Super Series 2yo Trotting C&G Fnl (G1)

  1. Top pick

    9. Verbici (Barrier 2, Chris Lang)

    • 5 wins from its last 5 starts
    • Draws barrier 2
    • Expected to lead or race handy

    $1.22 win

    $1.01 place

  2. Next best

    5. Insulator (Barrier 4, Michael Bellman)

    • A winner within its last 4 starts
    • Firmed in the market from $10.00 to $4.50

    $4.50 win

    $1.24 place

  3. Value

    7. Regal Gala (Barrier 6, James Herbertson)

    • Placed in 5 of its last 5 starts
    • Firmed in the market from $12.00 to $7.00

    $7.00 win

    $1.30 place

Full field (12 runners)
No.RunnerBarrierDriverTrainerWin
2Orlando Veyron1Chris AlfordT Abela$71.00
3Pastor Cash2Mark PittLisa Pitt$71.00
4Pleasure To Have3Kerryn ManningDennis Paton$71.00
5Insulator4Michael BellmanJoe Pace$4.50
6Sumthin Different5Nathan JackAnton Golino$71.00
7Regal Gala6James HerbertsonChris Angove$7.00
8Kyvalley Diablo1Chris SvanosioChris Svanosio$27.00
9Verbici2Chris LangC W Lang, S L Mahar$1.22
10Dance Dance Dance3Jack LaugherS F Steenhuis$31.00
11Brother Thomas4Jason LeeS F Steenhuis$126.00
12Mister Fundada5John CaldowDavid Van Ryn$126.00
13Hez Ares6Dennis PatonDennis Paton$101.00

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Race 7 · 9:13 pm AEST · 2240m

Apg Vicbred Super Series 2yof Final (G1)

  1. Top pick

    5. Kahula (Barrier 5, Mark Pitt)

    • 3 wins from its last 5 starts
    • Expected to lead or race handy

    $1.26 win

    $1.01 place

  2. Next best

    12. Ideal Frankie (Barrier 4, Bailey McDonough)

    • 4 wins from its last 5 starts

    $2.80 win

    $1.06 place

  3. Value

    9. La Cantatrice (Barrier 1, Ewa Justice)

    • 3 wins from its last 5 starts
    • Draws barrier 1

    $41.00 win

    $3.80 place

Full field (13 runners)
No.RunnerBarrierDriverTrainerWin
1Teerdee1Kate GathAndy Gath$71.00
2Decoupage2Blake FitzpatrickBlake Fitzpatrick$27.00
3Rockleighs Legacy3Lochie CookGeoff Webster$126.00
4Soho Aster4Luke McCarthyMichael Stanley$26.00
5Kahula5Mark PittEmma Stewart$1.26
6Soho Sparkle6Michael StanleyMichael Stanley$51.00
7Dreams Forever7Sofia ArvidssonA T McDonough$81.00
8Ozzie Tart8Daryl DouglasJulie Douglas$61.00
9La Cantatrice1Ewa JusticeGeoff Webster$41.00
10Heavenly Gem2James HerbertsonR W McCartney$61.00
11Westeria3John JusticeJohn Justice$126.00
12Ideal Frankie4Bailey McDonoughA T McDonough$2.80
13Onelook5Nathan JackLisa Pitt$81.00

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Race 8 · 9:44 pm AEST · 2240m

Apg Vicbred Super Series 2yof Trotting Final (G1)

  1. Top pick

    2. Bumper Crop (Barrier 2, Glen Craven)

    • 4 wins from its last 4 starts
    • Draws barrier 2
    • Expected to lead or race handy

    $1.25 win

    $1.02 place

  2. Next best

    11. Miss Muscle (Barrier 3, Jason Lee)

    • Placed in 5 of its last 5 starts
    • Firmed in the market from $13.00 to $11.00
    • Draws barrier 3
    • Expected to lead or race handy

    $11.00 win

    $2.15 place

  3. Value

    12. Majaro Girl (Barrier 4, Kate Gath)

    • 2 wins from its last 5 starts
    • Firmed in the market from $9.50 to $8.00

    $8.00 win

    $1.75 place

Full field (13 runners)
No.RunnerBarrierDriverTrainerWin
1Downtown Girl1Ellen TormeyDavid Van Ryn$126.00
2Bumper Crop2Glen CravenA Ruokonen$1.25
3Sheez One Of Us3Luke McCarthyRussell Jack$91.00
4Zippin Past4Nathan JackG A Hunter$19.00
5Summer Kiss5Liam OlderMitchell Frost$101.00
6Aldebaran Emjay6James HerbertsonDavid Miles$13.00
7Love That Bird7David MilesDavid Miles$151.00
8Little Miss Emjay8Damian WilsonBrent Thomson$126.00
9My First Lady1Blake FitzpatrickBlake Fitzpatrick$126.00
10Lolly2Kerryn ManningBill Milner$23.00
11Miss Muscle3Jason LeeT C Rundle$11.00
12Majaro Girl4Kate GathAndy Gath$8.00
13Kyvalley Dixon5Chris AlfordBrent Lilley$9.50

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Race 9 · 10:22 pm AEST · 2240m

Apg Vicbred Super Series 3yof Final (G1)

  1. Top pick

    1. Bettor Beach (Barrier 1, Mark Pitt)

    • 3 wins from its last 5 starts
    • Draws barrier 1
    • Expected to lead or race handy

    $1.12 win

    $1.01 place

  2. Next best

    4. Rachels Legacy (Barrier 4, Nathan Jack)

    • Placed in 3 of its last 4 starts
    • Firmed in the market from $14.00 to $10.00

    $10.00 win

    $1.75 place

  3. Value

    9. Pre Eminant (Barrier 2, Ryan Sanderson)

    • Placed in 4 of its last 4 starts
    • Draws barrier 2
    • Expected to lead or race handy

    $11.00 win

    $1.85 place

Full field (13 runners)
No.RunnerBarrierDriverTrainerWin
1Bettor Beach1Mark PittEmma Stewart$1.12
2Magellan2Jordan LeedhamK P Hargreaves$31.00
3Our Sweet Jeannie3Damian WilsonLaura Wilson$126.00
4Rachels Legacy4Nathan JackRussell Jack$10.00
5Sweet Irish Loch5Adrian PaceJoe Pace$26.00
6Pearl Of Philtra6James HerbertsonS M Hunter$151.00
7Arzali Rockstar7Glen CravenB D Barnes$151.00
8Keayang Passion1Jason LeeM A Lee, P Lee$11.00
9Pre Eminant2Ryan SandersonEmma Stewart$11.00
10Conciliate3Ashleigh DelosaRickie Alchin$67.00
11Tryx Vixen11Glenn BullGlenn Bull$151.00
12My Bettor Half4Kerryn ManningEmma Stewart$41.00
13Enola5Michael StanleyMichael Stanley$67.00

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