Trots MT Shepparton

8-10 Shepparton 18Aug26 2190MS $5,000 NR up to 40 Fr1 Chris Alford $81, btn 21.1m, wnr The Irishman 0, 1:59.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr1) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 21 m by The Irishman (2:43.20) on August 18 at $81. Before that 9th (Fr2) over 1690m at this track, beaten 22 m by Final Bow (2:05.10) on August 11 at $101. Has the task ahead.

3-8 Ballarat 19Aug26 1710MS $4,000 NR up to 38 Fr7 Nigel Milne $9, btn 3.3m, wnr Delta Starz 0, 1:59.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts. Placed last start was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr7) over 1710m after racing wide at Ballarat, beaten 3.5 m by Delta Starz (2:06.70) on August 19 at $8.50. Before that 3rd (Fr5) over 1720m after showing early speed and racing wide at Melton beaten 4 m by Allheartnoheight (2:05.50) on August 12 at $41. Prefer others on this occasion.

2-10 Shepparton 18Aug26 2190MS $5,000 NR up to 40 Fr5 Donna Castles $9, btn 3.3m, wnr The Irishman 0, 1:59.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr5) over 2190m at this track, beaten 3.5 m by The Irishman (2:43.20) on August 18 at $8.50. Can go one better in this.

7-10 Shepparton 18Aug26 2190MS $5,000 NR up to 40 Sr1 Liam Older $7, btn 17.9m, wnr The Irishman 0, 1:59.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up for clear running on the final turn.

Last start 7th (Sr1) over 2190m at this track, beaten 17 m by The Irishman (2:43.20) on August 18 at $7. At the start before was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr4) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 14 m by Wichita Kansas (2:46.20) on August 12 at $10. This looks a suitable assignment.

5-7 Shepparton 18Aug26 1690MS $5,000 NR up to 45 Fr2 Charlene Gusman $8, btn 14.2m, wnr Smoking Shannon 0, 1:55.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1690m at this track, beaten 14 m by Smoking Shannon (2:01.50) on August 18 at $8. Before that, 5th (Fr6) over 1690m at this track, beaten 9 m by Final Bow (2:05.10) on August 11 at $5. Shapes as one to consider for combos..

3-10 Kilmore 13Aug26 1690MS $6,000 MAIDEN 3 Sr2 James Herbertson $19, btn 8.6m, wnr Beau Beca 0, 1:59.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Solid performance when beaten by 2 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Where It Began at this track over 1690m on August 4 at $9. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Beau Beca at Kilmore over 1690m in a 3yo on August 13 at $19. Ready to take the next step.

8-8 Cranbourne 16Aug26 1609MS $5,000 NR 42 to 47 Fr3 James Herbertson $5, btn 16.7m, wnr Caruso Star 0, 1:58.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to impress last start; 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 7th-11 beaten 16 m by Caruso Star (1:58.60) on August 16 at $4.80. Showed ability the run before when she posted a big 7 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (2:05.10) beating Hold On Forever in on August 11 at $2.30. Winning claims.

3-10 Kilmore 20Aug26 1690MS $5,000 NR up to 47 Sr1 Austin Mifsud $101, btn 14.5m, wnr Kings Gallery 0, 1:58.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Hez Harrywho at Kilmore over 1690m on August 13 at $41. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Kings Gallery at Kilmore over 1690m on August 20 at $101. With even luck is a top 3 chance.

3-10 Shepparton 11Aug26 1690MS $5,000 NR up to 42 Sr1 Glenn Bull $11, btn 8.2m, wnr Final Bow 0, 1:59.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up for a clear run rounding the final turn and early stages of the home straight before utilising the sprint lane.

Seven-year-old mare showed improvement last time. 3rd (Sr1) over 1690m at this track, beaten 8 m by Final Bow (2:05.10) on August 11 at $11. The run before was not as impressive when beaten by 6 m finishing fifth after a quick start, behind Highview Hammer at this track over 1690m on June 23 at $3.20. Found a few ahead of her.

7-7 Shepparton 18Aug26 1690MS $5,000 NR up to 45 Fr7 Corey Bell $8, btn 55.3m, wnr Smoking Shannon 0, 1:55.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Tired to be beaten 55m into last placing.

Backing up quickly since being well beaten this track over 1690m, 7 days ago before that 6th (Fr4) over 2180m after showing early pace at Kilmore beaten 15 m by Archaa (2:42.00) on August 6 at $26. This will fully test.