Harness Racing - Australia & New Zealand
Benstud Standardbreds Pace
Melton · Saturday 25 April 2026 · Race 8 · 2240
Fat Tony’s AI picks
1. 1. Im Downbythebeach Nz
Solid form and ace position. Could lead the pack.
2. 3. Lilly Lotus
Fresh and ready with winning form. Can't ignore.
3. 7. Intrusion
Going well, despite a wide draw. Watch him.
4. 5. Patiro Nz
Racing consistently; keep an eye for a strong finish.
5. 8. Heatseeker
Decent form and found a good trail. Could surprise.
Runners and racing form
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey / driver | Trainer | Win odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Im Downbythebeach Nz | Fr1 | Jack Laugher | Julie Douglas | 2.4 |
| 2 | Do It | Fr2 | Jordan Leedham | T J Fellows | 14 |
| 3 | Lilly Lotus | Fr3 | Mark Pitt | Lisa Pitt | 6.5 |
| 4 | Oh Sweet Creature | Fr4 | Rebecca Bartley | Rebecca Bartley | 41 |
| 5 | Patiro Nz | Fr5 | Taylor Youl | Kian Kirk | 6.5 |
| 6 | Nancys Boy Nz | Fr6 | Darryl Lawlor | J W Mclean | 41 |
| 7 | Intrusion | Fr7 | Liam Older | Craig Turnbull | 5 |
| 8 | Heatseeker | Sr1 | Ewa Justice | E & R J Brosnan | 7.5 |
| 9 | Morris Brown | Sr2 | James Herbertson | D J Mullan | 10 |
Race preview
IM DOWNBYTHEBEACH NZ (1) is lightly raced but promising. Raced up to four wide when kicking off in Australia with a win at this circuit and distance two back then did a great job again at his latest appearance at Bendigo, beaten only 1.7 metres into second by a recent Group 2 winner. Should enjoy a nice run from the inside draw and has plenty of upside. LILLY LOTUS (3) has not raced since she made it three wins on the trot by scoring at Shepparton in the only run of her campaign last July. Very good fresh performer with two wins and two placings from four attempts and was readied with a trial win. INTRUSION (7) has produced two nice efforts from the back row at this venue since recording back-to-back wins. Draws wide but he is going well. HEATSEEKER (8) has decent form and draws for a trail. He could be dangerous.