8-10 Maryborough 20Apr26 2190MS $8,000 , 100K 310 Fr6 Michael Bellman $11, btn 17.6m, wnr Zoolu 0, 2:02.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Ran only once last preparation running when eighth after a quick start, behind Zoolu at Maryborough over 2190m in a 3-10yo on April 20 at $11. Sure to play a major role while fresh.

2-3 Maryborough 16Aug26 1690SS Trial Fr3 S J Rains btn 25m, wnr JILLIBY RADIANCE 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start was tenth after showing early speed, behind Miss Muscle at Melton over 2240m on July 24 at $81. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 3rd-8.45 beaten 9 m by Amira (2:14.00) in 3yo on July 16 at $7.50. Major player on best form.

6-7 Kilmore 13Aug26 2180MS $6,000 MAIDEN 3 Fr1 Chris Alford $19, btn 78.6m, wnr Jet Plane 0, 2:02.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Gave ground over the concluding stages to be beaten some distance.

Last start 6th (Fr1) over 2180m after showing early pace at Kilmore beaten 80 m by Jet Plane (2:46.30) in 3yo on August 13 at $19. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton was leading by 1.05 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Sebs Gal (2:11.20) on July 18 at $5.50. Should be there at the business end.

3-5 Ballarat 19Aug26 1710MS $6,000 MAIDEN 3 Fr1 Brent Murphy $10, btn 12.8m, wnr The Paso Doble 0, 2:01.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was eighth after showing early speed, behind Minnie Mia at this track over 1710m on July 29 at $8. Then a handy effort when third behind The Paso Doble at this track over 1710m in a 3yo on August 19 at $10. One of the better chances.

2-5 Ballarat 19Aug26 1710MS $6,000 MAIDEN 3 Fr4 Emmett Brosnan $6, btn 9.9m, wnr The Paso Doble 0, 2:01.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was fourth after being driven well back, behind Pipalicious at Maryborough over 1690m in a 3yo on August 3 at $17. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing second behind The Paso Doble at this track over 1710m in a 3yo on August 19 at $5.50. Among the leading chances again.

4-3 Maryborough 16Aug26 1690SS Trial Fr4 Nathan Cahir btn 125m, wnr DOWNTOWN GIRL 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old filly (Elite Stride - Foreign Invasion) making her debut. Finished fourth at Maryborough in a trial on August 16 over 1690m. Monitor market moves.

4-5 Ballarat 19Aug26 1710MS $6,000 MAIDEN 3 Fr3 Josh Duggan $4, btn 13m, wnr The Paso Doble 0, 2:01.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung in during the score up and was out of position as the start was effected.

Three-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut 4th (Fr3) over 1710m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-8.48 beaten 13 m by The Paso Doble (2:09.10) in 3yo on August 19 at $3.80. Likely improver.

4-7 Kilmore 13Aug26 2180MS $6,000 MAIDEN 3 Fr2 Brent Murphy $26, btn 31.6m, wnr Jet Plane 0, 2:02.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 30 m by Jet Plane (2:46.30) in 3yo on August 13 at $26. Two runs back hung in on scoring up, 5th (Fr4) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 60 m by Majestic Yankee (2:50.70) in 3yo on July 10 at $14. Not keen.

2-7 Kilmore 13Aug26 2180MS $6,000 MAIDEN 3 Fr3 John Caldow $9, btn 5.3m, wnr Jet Plane 0, 2:02.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2180m after showing early pace at Kilmore beaten 5.5 m by Jet Plane (2:46.30) in 3yo on August 13 at $9. Awkwardly drawn but is likely to progress.

4-8 Charlton 17Aug26 2100MS $6,000 MAIDEN Fr6 Peter Sanderson $12, btn 18.3m, wnr Dance Dance Dance 0, 2:05.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Well out of position when the start was effected. Inconvenienced heading into the first turn when Why Now galloped, having to navigate wider around that runner. Hung outwards and veered out rounding the final turn, checking Why Now and Majorette.

Three-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut 4th (Fr6) over 2100m at Charlton beaten 18 m by Dance Dance Dance (2:43.70) on August 17 at $12. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

3-3 Melton 04Aug26 1720SS Trial Fr4 Jodi Quinlan btn 16m, wnr MAJESTIC CHARMA 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr7) over 2240m at Melton beaten 40 m by Miss Muscle (2:49.10) on July 24 at $26. Two runs back was well beaten after breaking there on July 10. Hard to have on those efforts.