7-12 Melton 22Aug26 1720MS $22,500 No NR Fr4 Damian Wilson $11, btn 17.7m, wnr Fighter Command 0, 1:52.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 6th-8.05 beaten 17 m by Fighter Command (1:59.70) on August 22 at $11. At the run before 6th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track was 4th-7.47 at the bell, beaten 9 m by The Art Of Success (2:41.80) on August 1 at $7.50. One of the leading players on his best form.

3-5 Shepparton 06Aug26 2190SS Trial Fr4 Nathan Jack btn 9m, wnr SOAP AND BUBBLES 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 6th-16.2 beaten 12 m by Some American (2:03.30) on July 11 at $9. At the start before 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at Menangle was 3rd-3.61 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Sao Paulo Simba (1:51.30) on July 4 at $10. Can play a far greater role this time.

4-12 Melton 22Aug26 1720MS $22,500 No NR Fr3 Adrian Pace $151, btn 13.6m, wnr Fighter Command 0, 1:52.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track was 2nd-3.45 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Fighter Command (1:59.70) on August 22 at $151. Before that was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track beaten 18 m by Hoorah Philtra (2:00.80) on August 8 at $151. Not keen.

7-7 Melton 01Aug26 2240MS $22,500 No NR Fr3 James Herbertson $51, btn 11.2m, wnr The Art Of Success 0, 1:56.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished up last campaign with a win at this track, but hasn't been as effective this campaign with a first-up effort 6th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track beaten 30 m by Sir Jimmy (2:41.20) on July 18 at $31. Then last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.01 beaten 11 m by The Art Of Success (2:41.80) on August 1 at $51. Cannot enthuse.

1-6 Mildura 21Aug26 2190MS $8,000 NR 65 Fr4 Aaron Dunn $1, won by 9.5m, 2nd Maxy Wants To Play 0, 1:58.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start posted a big 9 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Mildura (2:41.80) beating Maxy Wants To Play in on August 21 at $1.40 at the bell was leading 4.2. In form and should feature in the finish again.

8-12 Melton 22Aug26 1720MS $22,500 No NR Fr2 Glen Craven $17, btn 20.3m, wnr Fighter Command 0, 1:52.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 20 m by Fighter Command (1:59.70) on August 22 at $17. Before that 4th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track, beaten 10 m by Hoorah Philtra (2:00.80) on August 8 at $51. Unlikely to threaten.

10-12 Melton 22Aug26 1720MS $22,500 No NR Sr1 Kyle Marshall $31, btn 28.2m, wnr Fighter Command 0, 1:52.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 10th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, beaten 30 m by Fighter Command (1:59.70) on August 22 at $31. Two runs back was well back in the run when 2nd (Fr7) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 1.1 m by Jorge Street (1:52.00) on August 8 at $2.40. This looks too tough.

1-6 Bendigo 01Jul26 1650MS $8,000 NR 65 or better Sr2 Kate Gath $1, won by 15.2m, 2nd Amphijet 0, 1:53.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

In good form recently. Last start won by 15 m as favourite (Sr2) at Bendigo (1:56.50) beating Amphijet in on July 1 at $1.06 at the bell was leading 6.37. Top chance based on the latest effort.

3-12 Melton 22Aug26 1720MS $22,500 No NR Sr5 James Herbertson $7, btn 10.8m, wnr Fighter Command 0, 1:52.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Having his second run back from a spell. Game effort when 3rd (Sr5) over 1720m at this track was 8th-13.08 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Fighter Command (1:59.70) on August 22 at $6.50. One of the prime contenders.

4-6 Mildura 21Aug26 2190MS $8,000 NR 65 Fr6 Corey Johnson $8, btn 15.9m, wnr Forty Love 0, 1:58.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 2190m at Mildura was 3rd-5.6 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Forty Love (2:41.80) on August 21 at $7.50. Two runs back 2nd (Fr3) over 2190m after showing early speed at Mildura, at the bell was 4th-6.2 beaten 1.1 m by Don Lou (2:38.40) on August 7 at $3.20. Has the job ahead.