Trots MT Kilmore

2-8 Shepparton 11Aug26 2190MS $6,000 NR up to 55 3 Fr5 James Herbertson $6, btn 5.4m, wnr Decode 0, 1:58.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Our Sweet Jeannie at Shepparton over 1690m in a 3yo on July 14 at $1.35. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Decode at Shepparton over 2190m in a 3yo on August 11 at $5.50. Has been racing well and is sure to prove tough to beat.

3-3 Maryborough 24Aug26 1690SS Trial Fr2 David Barbetti btn wnr DARETODANCE 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Brings the right form to the table. Posted a big 3 m win (Sr3) at this track (2:47.50) beating Tarzina in on August 6 at $4. Two runs back 4th (Fr2) over 2200m after showing early pace at Ballarat was 3rd-4.53 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Typhoon (2:45.10) on July 29 at $6. Has the job ahead.

8-10 Cranbourne 16Aug26 1609MS $6,000 NR 48 to 53 Fr6 James Herbertson $6, btn 13.2m, wnr Cyclone Jenni 0, 1:55.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up for clear running over the concluding stages of the event.

Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1609m after being wide early at Cranbourne was 10th-24.4 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Cyclone Jenni (1:55.40) on August 16 at $5.50. Two runs back 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at Cranbourne, beaten 20 m by Shazza Love (1:55.70) on May 24 at $3.70. Not enthused.

2-11 Melton 08Aug26 1720MS $15,000 0W/15 0K stake Sr4 Mark Pitt $2, btn 0.1m, wnr Seaside Boy 0, 1:53.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Beaten favourite last start when second at Melton on August 8. Won the start prior at Geelong on July 3. Sure to be there at the business end.

5-5 Mt Gambier 30Jun26 1780MS $8,000 3 LIFETIME WINS Fr2 Rod Barker $23, btn 47.2m, wnr Eastbro Kaz 0, 1:58.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Tired over the concluding stages to eventually be beaten 47.0m.

Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1780m at Mt Gambier beaten 45 m by Eastbro Kaz (2:10.50) on June 30 at $23. Two runs back won by 11 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at Mt Gambier (2:16.20) beating Firey Stars in on June 9 at $1.80 at the bell was 4th-6.2m 2WWC. Not keen.

1-7 Geelong 14Aug26 1609MS $6,000 NR 50 to 55 Sr1 Jordan Leedham $1, won by 4.4m, 2nd Caledonian Ranger 0, 1:54.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

In good form recently. Last start posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite (Sr1) at Geelong (1:54.60) beating Caledonian Ranger in on August 14 at $1.15 at the bell was 2nd-1.54. Can get the job done again.

4-9 Melton 08Aug26 1720MS $15,000 0W/15 0K stake Fr4 Mark Pitt $1, btn 8.7m, wnr With In Reason 0, 1:53.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) After leading, gave ground over the concluding stages to finish in 4th position, beaten 8.7m.

Beaten favourite last start when fourth at Melton on August 8. Was victorious the start prior at Melton on July 24. Capable of taking this out.

1-9 Shepparton 18Aug26 2190MS $6,000 NR 50 to 55 Fr2 Jordan Leedham $9, won by 8.5m, 2nd Alpha Charlotte 0, 1:56.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been racing well this preparation and showed plenty of improvement following August 1 run. Last start won by 8 m after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Shepparton (2:38.20) beating Alpha Charlotte in on August 18 at $8.50. This race will be harder than that win. This looks a far sterner test.

1-10 Hobart 16Aug26 2090MS $40,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 LR Sr2 Kerryn Manning $1, won by 1.4m, 2nd Rocky Rocks 0, 1:56.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Brings the right form to the table. Won by 1.4 m as favourite (Sr2) at Hobart (2:31.70) beating Rocky Rocks in 3yo LR on August 16 at $1.24. Two runs back won by 6 m as favourite (Sr3) at Melton (2:00.20) beating Royal Appointment in on July 25 at $1.50 at the bell was leading 0.29. Leading contender on recent form.

4-8 Penrith 06Aug26 1720MS $9,790 NR up to 62 Fr3 Jai Meikle $4, btn 5.9m, wnr Wingman Lou 0, 1:55.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered passing the 100m when being steadied away from Rock With The Best which shifted up the track and made contact with that runner causing it to be checked and pacing roughly.

Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early speed at Penrith, beaten 6 m by Wingman Lou (2:03.20) on August 6 at $3.50. Before that, 8th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle was 5th-9.65 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Lewie Kelly (1:53.40) in 3yo on July 25 at $7.50. Among the leading players on best form.

5-8 Kilmore 20Aug26 2180MS $6,000 NR 48 to 52 Fr6 Chris Alford $4, btn 20.6m, wnr Liberty Star Dust 0, 2:00.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke gait shortly after the start. Thesting will now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.

Second up after running was well beaten after breaking at this track on August 20. Not fancied.