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5-8 Cranbourne 16Aug26 1609MS $5,000 NR 42 to 47 Fr1 Darren Pace $5, btn 5.4m, wnr Caruso Star 0, 1:58.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Cranbourne was leading by 2.8 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Caruso Star (1:58.60) on August 16 at $5. The run previous was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 1710m at this track, at the bell was 6th-10.7 beaten 8 m by Know The Score (2:04.60) on August 5 at $15. Capable of testing this field.

7-10 Ballarat 19Aug26 1710MS $5,000 NR 38 to 44 Sr3 Lauren White $41, btn 20.6m, wnr War Zone 0, 1:55.8 (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 inconvenienced and contacted the sulky of Magic Mike as that runner was giving ground at approximately the 200m.

Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Sr3) over 1710m at this track beaten 20 m by War Zone (2:03.00) on August 19 at $41. Before that 10th (Fr6) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton beaten 45 m by Foregone Conclusion (2:02.60) on August 12 at $81. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.

5-8 Bendigo 24Jun26 1650MS $6,000 NR 45 to 50 Sr1 Taylor Youl $51, btn 11.1m, wnr Watch Your Back 0, 1:54.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 12th (Fr3) over 1650m after showing early speed at Bendigo beaten 35 m by Midnight Moth (1:56.60) on May 6 at $61. Prefer later in the prep.

7-10 Kilmore 20Aug26 1690MS $5,000 NR up to 47 Fr2 Liam Older $34, btn 21.8m, wnr Kings Gallery 0, 1:58.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Passing the 200m shifted out when not clear of Standandeliver which was inconvenienced and raced roughly.

Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr2) over 1690m at Kilmore beaten 21 m by Kings Gallery (2:04.40) on August 20 at $34. Before that 6th (Fr6) over 2190m after racing wide at Shepparton beaten 9 m by Treacheroustimes (2:45.00) on August 11 at $6.50. Not keen.

4-10 Kilmore 20Aug26 1690MS $5,000 NR up to 47 Fr4 Corey Bell $11, btn 14.9m, wnr Kings Gallery 0, 1:58.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1690m after showing early speed at Kilmore beaten 14 m by Kings Gallery (2:04.40) on August 20 at $11. Before that, 10th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Cranbourne, beaten 30 m by Cyclone Jenni (1:55.40) on August 16 at $11. A better run is on the cards.

8-10 Ballarat 19Aug26 1710MS $5,000 NR 38 to 44 Sr2 James Herbertson $3, btn 21.8m, wnr War Zone 0, 1:55.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up for clear running rounding the final turn and over the final stages of the race.

Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1710m at this track beaten 21 m by War Zone (2:03.00) on August 19 at $3.30. The run previous 5th (Fr4) over 2190m after showing early speed at Shepparton, beaten 6 m by Madam Reactor (2:42.60) on August 11 at $4.80. Great chance to bounce back.

2-6 Geelong 14Aug26 1609MS $5,000 NR up to 49 Fr4 Liam Older $6, btn 28.3m, wnr Break My Art 0, 1:54.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start was second behind Break My Art at Geelong over 1609m on August 14 at $6. Performed better the start before with a good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton, beaten 10 m by Rosberg (2:04.10) on August 7 at $9.50. Major player.

5-10 Kilmore 20Aug26 1690MS $5,000 NR up to 47 Fr6 Brent Murphy $7, btn 16.8m, wnr Kings Gallery 0, 1:58.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung in and locked wheels with Tooby Gold rounding the final turn resulting in that runner being hampered. Tightened for racing room leaving the 50m and had to steadied when Miki Mark shifted in whilst under pressure.

Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1690m at Kilmore, beaten 16 m by Kings Gallery (2:04.40) on August 20 at $6.50. At his previous start good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1690m after racing wide at Kilmore, beaten 2.75 m by Hez Harrywho (2:03.20) on August 13 at $5. A big run would not surprise.

2-8 Cranbourne 16Aug26 1609MS $5,000 NR 42 to 47 Fr5 Chris Alford $12, btn 0.2m, wnr Caruso Star 0, 1:58.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Fair run when beaten by 6 m finishing fourth behind Treacheroustimes at Shepparton over 2190m on August 11 at $11. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Caruso Star at Cranbourne over 1609m on August 16 at $12. Nice effort last time. Can continue the good form and take this out.

2-10 Bendigo 06Feb26 1650MS $6,000 NR up to 50 Fr4 Josh Duggan $2, btn 2.5m, wnr Feel The Reign 0, 1:57.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Galloped rounding the home turn on the final occasion, shifted out and inconvenienced Feel The Reign. eased the pace in the running line from approx 1200m resulting in several runners trailing to be inconvenienced to varying degrees.

First up. At the last run he produced a solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1650m after being wide early at Bendigo, at the bell was 2nd-2.4m 2WNC beaten 2.5 m by Feel The Reign (2:00.60) on February 6 at $1.95. Can win with even luck.

6-7 Ballarat 19Aug26 1710MS $6,000 NR 50 to 54 Fr1 Brett Holloway $23, btn 9.3m, wnr Yankee Mojoh 0, 1:58.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1710m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-2.31 beaten 9 m by Yankee Mojoh (2:05.90) on August 19 at $23. Before that, 7th (Fr1) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 4th-4.66 beaten 17 m by La Cantatrice (2:45.20) on July 29 at $14. Can improve and has to be included among the main chances.