Melton
Wed, Oct 21 2026
Preview by Bronte Nieuwenburg
10-UNIT GAME PLAN
R1 #4 MYDEEPESTDESIRE – 2 units (win)
R3 #1 CATCH THE CAPTAIN – 3 units (win)
R5 #6 PASTOR DUNBAR – 2.5 units (win)
R8 #5 REGAL GALA – 2.5 units (win)
EARLY QUADDIE
2,3,4/1,5,8,9/1,7
QUADDIE
5,6,7,8/5,6,7,9/2,3/5,6
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| R3 7:00pm |
HIP POCKET CASTLEMAINE PACE $6,000 NR up to 50. PBD/L4$ PACERS 3RD LEG EARLY QUADDIE |
1720 Mobile |
| No. | Form | Horse | Trainer | Driver | Class | LPI | Rank | Odds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CATCH THE CAPTAIN Dr: Kate Gath | Andy Gath | Kate Gath | 9 | $2.6 | ||||
| 2 | 777s77 | THE GANG Dr: Liam Older | Freddy Taiba | Liam Older (C) | 28% | 8 | $8.0 | ||
| 3 | 357930 | STAY FOOLISH Dr: Ellen Tormey | Paul Tonkin | Ellen Tormey | 29% | 6 | $6.5 | ||
| 4 | 264639 | DIVINE TILLY Dr: Steve Cleave | Steve Cleave | Steve Cleave | 5 | $9.0 | |||
| 5 | 32251s | YANKEE GAMBLER Dr: Hannah Parish | Desleigh Parish | Hannah Parish (C) | 2 | $7.0 | |||
| 6 | s51637 | CARUSO STAR Dr: Adrian Pace | Anthony Spiteri | Adrian Pace | 29% | 2 | $8.0 | ||
| 7 | 774591 | ASHANTE WARRIOR Dr: Alex Ashwood | Alex Ashwood | Alex Ashwood | 14% | 7 | $6.5 | ||
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| 8 | 425611 | WICHITA KANSAS Dr: Leilani Justice | Leilani Justice | Leilani Justice (C) | 1 | $19 | |||
| 9 | 681285 | TALISKER SKIPPER Dr: David Miles | David Miles | David Miles | 4 | $11 | |||
SELECTIONS: CATCH THE CAPTAIN (1), ASHANTE WARRIOR (7), YANKEE GAMBLER (5), STAY FOOLISH (3)
OVERVIEW: CATCH THE CAPTAIN (1) is an exciting first starter. He is closely related to Catch A Wave and Yambukian and is trained by Andy Gath, who knows the family well. He won a recent Melton trial, running home in 27.5 seconds, although the first two quarters were slow. We will learn more about him here, but he has plenty in his favour. ASHANTE WARRIOR (7) was first-up for Alex Ashwood last start. He worked forward, found the lead and broke through for his maiden victory. This is a step up in class, and he has a tough barrier to overcome. YANKEE GAMBLER (5) is a tough horse who can, and often does, make his own luck. However, he is first-up since February, which could leave him vulnerable here. STAY FOOLISH (3) is a former New South Wales horse having his first start here for Paul Tonkin, who does a great job with his team. Expect improvement with the change of scenery.
BACK: CATCH THE CAPTAIN (1) – 3 units (win)