1-7 Shepparton 18Aug26 1690MS $5,000 NR up to 45 Fr5 Nathan Jack $7, won by 9.5m, 2nd Miss Hermes 0, 1:55.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won by 9 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Shepparton (2:01.50) beating Miss Hermes in on August 18 at $6.50. Drawn favourably and expected to be in the finish again.

5-9 Charlton 17Aug26 1609MS $6,000 NR 49 to 54 Fr4 Jordan Leedham $21, btn 4.6m, wnr Sporting Rage 0, 1:55.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at Charlton beaten 4.5 m by Sporting Rage (1:55.50) on August 17 at $21. Before that was well back in the run when 8th (Fr3) over 1690m at Kilmore beaten 15 m by Shazza Love (2:03.10) on August 13 at $61. Wait until the form picks up.

3-7 Geelong 14Aug26 1609MS $6,000 NR 50 to 55 Fr3 Jason Ainsworth $34, btn 7.4m, wnr Secret Service Agent 0, 1:54.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m at Geelong beaten 7 m by Secret Service Agent (1:54.60) on August 14 at $34. Two runs back won by a head when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at Hamilton (2:41.00) beating Imallattitude in on August 10 at $12. Nicely drawn and gets his chance to bounce back.

4-9 Charlton 17Aug26 1609MS $6,000 NR 49 to 54 Fr5 Jack Laugher $5, btn 4m, wnr Sporting Rage 0, 1:55.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Inconvenienced in the back straight on the final occasion when Torque Intheusa yielded ground.

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m fourth behind Sporting Rage at Charlton over 1609m last start. Before that was beaten 5 metres fourth at Shepparton over 2190m same class on August 11. Should figure prominently.

1-10 Terang 22Dec25 1680MS $6,000 NR up to 50 Sr2 Josh Duggan $4, won by 4.2m, 2nd Village Voice 0, 1:56.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns after eight months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign recording by 4 m (Sr2) at Terang (2:02.10) beating Village Voice in on December 22 at $4 at the bell was 6th-13.6m 2WWC. Big chance while fresh.

1-10 Charlton 17Aug26 2100MS $6,000 NR 50 to 55 Fr1 James Herbertson $12, won by 1.9m, 2nd Magellan 0, 1:57.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Going well. Last start won by 2 m (Fr1) at Charlton (2:33.70) beating Magellan in on August 17 at $12. Among the leading players based on recent runs.

9-11 Melton 08Aug26 1720MS $15,000 0W/15 0K stake Fr1 Ewa Justice $126, btn 20.6m, wnr Seaside Boy 0, 1:53.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 9th (Fr1) over 1720m at Melton beaten 20 m by Seaside Boy (2:01.50) on August 8 at $126. Two runs back 10th (Fr1) over 2240m at Melton beaten 30 m by Rocknroll Willow (2:40.40) on August 1 at $61. Must do a lot more.

7-10 Charlton 17Aug26 2100MS $6,000 NR 50 to 55 Sr2 Jackie Barker $81, btn 10.4m, wnr Metro Memory 0, 1:57.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up for clear running rounding the final turn.

Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Sr2) over 2100m at Charlton beaten 10 m by Metro Memory (2:33.70) on August 17 at $81. Before that 5th (Sr2) over 1660m at Hamilton beaten 17 m by Gold In Paris (1:59.70) in M on August 10 at $21. Not on current form.

1-10 Cranbourne 16Aug26 1609MS $6,000 MAIDEN Fr4 Liam Older $5, won by 4.9m, 2nd Diamond Chipp 0, 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Won on debut won by 5 m when quickly away, (Fr4) at Cranbourne (1:57.30) beating Diamond Chipp in on August 16 at $5 at the bell was leading 4.8. Bright prospects again.