9-10 Northam 22Aug26 2190MS $9,360 NR up to 55 4U Fr5 M R Roberts $81, btn 23.3m, wnr Cracka Tinny 0, 2:00.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr5) over 2190m after racing wide at Northam beaten 23 m by Cracka Tinny (2:43.60) in 4yo+ on August 22 at $81. The run before 10th (Fr4) over 1730m at Gloucester Park beaten 30 m by Jordano (2:08.40) in 4yo+ on August 18 at $19. One of the leading players on his best form.

5-10 Bunbury 21Aug26 2100MS $6,240 2-3 WIN 4U Fr1 Dean Miller $91, btn 43.1m, wnr From Tigerland 0, 1:58.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last start, 5th (Fr1) over 2100m at Bunbury, beaten 45 m by From Tigerland (2:35.00) in 4yo+ on August 21 at $91. Before that was well back in the run when 7th (Fr2) over 2100m at Bunbury beaten 25 m by This Time Jacko (2:39.50) in 4yo+ on August 14 at $19. Not keen on her chances in this field.

5-10 Pinjarra 27Apr26 2185MS $9,360 NR up to 65 M 4U Fr1 T J Nally $16, btn 26.7m, wnr American Eyes 0, 1:58.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

First up. At the last run she 5th (Fr1) over 2185m at Pinjarra, beaten 25 m by American Eyes (2:41.20) in 4yo+ M on April 27 at $16. Can open the campaign with a forward performance.

5-8 Northam 22Aug26 1780MS $9,360 NR up to 39 4U Sr1 Joseph Suvaljko $41, btn 11.7m, wnr Spinner Of Yarns 0, 2:01.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Sr1) over 1780m at Northam beaten 11 m by Spinner Of Yarns (2:13.90) in 4yo+ on August 22 at $41. Before that 5th (Sr3) over 2130m at this track beaten 15 m by Camel Plus (2:43.90) in 4yo+ on August 16 at $61. This looks tough.

9-10 Central Wheatbelt 16Aug26 1730MS $7,000 NR up to 47 4U Fr5 Lachlan Kennelly $15, btn 43.9m, wnr Karaoke Star 0, 2:02.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Began his campaign last start running was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr5) over 1730m at this track beaten 45 m by Karaoke Star (2:12.00) in 4yo+ on August 16 at $15. Cannot enthuse in this tough race.

10-10 Pinjarra 24Aug26 1177MS $9,360 NR up to 55 4U Fr6 Emily Suvaljko $41, btn 30m, wnr Hooah 0, 0:00.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to impress last start; 10th (Fr6) over 1177m after being wide early at Pinjarra beaten 30 m by Hooah (1:23.30) in 4yo+ on August 24 at $41. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 1.4 m (Sr3) at Northam (2:12.10) beating Allwoods Chevron in 4yo+ on August 11 at $12. Among the main chances.

5-7 Northam 22Aug26 2190SS Trial Fr5 btn 17.3m, wnr LUZIA 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resuming after a layoff of 21 months. Well beaten at the end of his last preparation when seventh at very big odds behind Petes Honour. Has only trialled once and might be short on fitness.

2-8 Northam 22Aug26 1780MS $9,360 NR 50 to 60 4U Fr5 Donald Harper $9, btn 1.8m, wnr American Monarch 0, 2:00.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr5) over 1780m at Northam beaten 1.75 m by American Monarch (2:12.70) in 4yo+ on August 22 at $8.50. Will be right in the thick of things.

4-10 Bunbury 21Aug26 2100MS $6,240 2-3 WIN 4U Sr3 Kyle Harper $10, btn 29m, wnr From Tigerland 0, 1:58.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Sr3) over 2100m at Bunbury beaten 30 m by From Tigerland (2:35.00) in 4yo+ on August 21 at $9.50. Two runs back won by 4.5 m as favourite (Sr3) at this track (2:44.50) beating Princess Aviator in 4yo+ on June 14 at $2 at the bell was 2nd-2.8m 2WNC. Will come on from that run and is a strong top-three hope.

1-7 Northam 22Aug26 2190SS Trial Sr1 won by 0.3m, 2nd CIAO BABE 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resumes. Finished off last campaign recording a big 11 m win as favourite (Fr6) at this track (2:43.70) beating Whoopsadaisy in 4yo+ on April 19 at $1.24 at the bell was leading.9m on the pegs. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.25 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at Northam (2:45.50) beating Icanplay in 4yo+ on January 24 at $2.50. Has won when fresh before and looks hard to beat.