8-11 Melton 01Aug26 2240MS $15,000 0W/15 0K stake Sr1 David Miles $31, btn 19.6m, wnr Rocknroll Willow 0, 1:55.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track was 10th-16.75 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Rocknroll Willow (2:40.40) on August 1 at $31. Before that was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 10th-20.04 beaten 15 m by Enjoy Life (2:00.20) on July 25 at $41. Finds a few better. This looks far too tough.

2-8 Melton 21Aug26 1200MS $8,000 NMWL6M (NR 80) Fr4 Kate Gath $8, btn 1.2m, wnr Highlandhartbreaka 0, 0:00.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Shifted out after the start.

Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1200m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 1.2 m by Highlandhartbreaka (1:21.80) on August 21 at $7.50. Two runs back won by a neck when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (2:03.70) beating Angels Watching in on August 12 at $8.50. Handy draw will assist and should feature prominently.

9-9 Melton 22Aug26 2240MS $15,000 NR up to 71 Fr4 D K Douglas $126, btn 59.8m, wnr I Am The Storm 0, 1:55.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened over the final stages to finish in 9th position beaten 59.8m.

Didn't do much last time out, 9th (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, beaten 60 m by I Am The Storm (2:40.50) on August 22 at $126. Before that surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr4) over 2300m after showing early speed at Menangle beaten 25 m by Wicked Wizard (2:43.90) in 4yo+ on August 1 at $14. Has the task ahead.

4-8 Riverina Paceway 21Aug26 1740MS $9,790 NR up to 65 Fr3 Abby Sanderson $5, btn 2.5m, wnr Carlo Gambino 0, 1:55.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1740m after showing early pace at Riverina Paceway was leading by 1.7 at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by Carlo Gambino (2:04.40) on August 21 at $5. Two runs back raced just off the speed and boxed on; posted a big 3.5 m win as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr3) held up early, at Mildura (2:43.50) beating Watch The Attitude in on August 14 at $1.60 at the bell was 2nd-0.6. Strong contender.

2-10 Charlton 17Aug26 2100MS $7,000 NR 55 to 64 Sr1 Ewa Justice $3, btn 2.6m, wnr Captain Pins 0, 1:57.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Solid run when beaten by 1.2 m finishing third behind Keayang Viper at Hamilton over 1660m on August 10 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing second behind Captain Pins at Charlton over 2100m on August 17 at $2.90. Rates highly and expected to be in the finish.

7-9 Melton 22Aug26 2240MS $15,000 NR up to 71 Fr5 James Herbertson $9, btn 14.7m, wnr I Am The Storm 0, 1:55.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr5) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-3.91 at the bell, beaten 14 m by I Am The Storm (2:40.50) on August 22 at $8.50. Before that 4th (Sr4) over 2240m at this track beaten 35 m by Apollostorm (2:40.70) on June 27 at $19. Not on current form.

6-10 Melton 22Aug26 2240MS $20,000 0W/15 0K stake Fr3 Nathan Cahir $61, btn 12.2m, wnr The Last Trip 0, 1:55.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track was 5th-8.66 at the bell, beaten 12 m by The Last Trip (2:40.40) on August 22 at $61. Two runs back 4th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, beaten 25 m by The Last Trip (2:39.40) on August 15 at $51. Not keen.

8-9 Melton 22Aug26 2240MS $15,000 NR up to 71 Fr7 Damian Wilson $151, btn 19.9m, wnr I Am The Storm 0, 1:55.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last time out, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 2240m at this track was 9th-20.24 at the bell, beaten 19 m by I Am The Storm (2:40.50) on August 22 at $151. Before that 4th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track was 2nd-3.59 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Star Vision (2:42.40) on August 1 at $31. Not enthused.

4-10 Melton 22Aug26 2240MS $20,000 0W/15 0K stake Sr2 James Herbertson $12, btn 6.9m, wnr The Last Trip 0, 1:55.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track was 6th-11.73 at the bell, beaten 6 m by The Last Trip (2:40.40) on August 22 at $12. Two runs back won by a head (Fr5) at this track (2:40.60) beating Atua Magic in on August 15 at $6.50. Ready to make amends.

1-8 Melton 21Aug26 1200MS $8,000 NMWL6M (NR 80) Fr6 Jordan Leedham $6, won by 1.2m, 2nd Pistol Pearce 0, 0:00.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Racing in great heart. Last start won by 1.2 m (Fr6) at this track (1:21.80) beating Pistol Pearce in on August 21 at $5.50. Hard to knock on recent runs.

4-10 Melton 15Aug26 2240MS $10,000 0W/15 0K stake Sr2 Jack Laugher $15, btn 4m, wnr The Naked Art 0, 1:55.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Won three starts back at Mildura over 1790m on July 31. Last time out 4th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 4 m by The Naked Art (2:40.60) on August 15 at $15. Shapes as one to consider.

3-10 Melton 22Aug26 2240MS $20,000 0W/15 0K stake Fr1 Connor Clarke $4, btn 6.8m, wnr The Last Trip 0, 1:55.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished third at his last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten 6 metres behind The Last Trip at this track over 2240m on August 22. Can continue with the good form and overcome the awkward draw.