Trots MT Kilmore

7-10 Kilmore 20Aug26 2180MS $6,000 MAIDEN Fr4 Jack Laugher $8, btn 15.1m, wnr Sterling Gigi 0, 2:02.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Recent efforts have been modest. Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr4) over 2180m at this track was 8th-14.82 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Sterling Gigi (2:46.20) on August 20 at $8. At the previous start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1690m at this track, at the bell was 7th-14.33 beaten 16 m by Beau Beca (2:05.10) in 3yo on August 13 at $31. Gets the inside barrier so anticipate a far better run this time.

8-8 Shepparton 28Jul26 2190MS $6,000 MAIDEN 3 Fr7 Tasmyn Potter $9, btn 42.9m, wnr A Rockn Nightmare 0, 2:01.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced three wide without cover from the 1600m mark before progressing forward to race outside the leader approaching the 1300m mark. Commenced to tire leaving the 300m mark to be beaten 42.9m.

Has struggled of late. Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr7) over 2190m at Shepparton, at the bell was leading 0.79 beaten 45 m by A Rockn Nightmare (2:45.80) in 3yo on July 28 at $8.50. The start before 5th (Fr6) over 1690m at Shepparton was 3rd-5.3 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Esthers Best (2:04.30) on July 21 at $15. From a low draw gets her chance to show more.

5-9 Shepparton 25Aug26 2190MS $6,000 MAIDEN Fr5 S J P O'sullivan $34, btn 13.8m, wnr Picture Boy 0, 2:02.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr5) over 2190m after showing early speed at Shepparton, at the bell was 2nd-1.83 beaten 13 m by Picture Boy (2:47.30) on August 25 at $34. Before that, surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr5) over 2180m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-5.25 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Sterling Gigi (2:46.20) on August 20 at $23. Consider for exotics.

6-10 Kilmore 20Aug26 2180MS $6,000 MAIDEN Sr1 Steve Cleave $41, btn 14.1m, wnr Sterling Gigi 0, 2:02.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Sr1) over 2180m at this track was 6th-10.1 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Sterling Gigi (2:46.20) on August 20 at $41. Two runs back 9th (Sr1) over 1690m at this track, beaten 30 m by Beau Beca (2:05.10) in 3yo on August 13 at $23. Fitter third up so could do more.

8-10 Parkes 17Apr26 1660MS $11,830 MAIDEN 3 Sr3 Nathan Turnbull $26, btn 44.7m, wnr Fenway Park 0, 2:01.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung inwards passing the 1400m and the 600m.

Three-year-old filly facing the starter for the second time. At debut 8th (Sr3) over 1660m at Parkes, beaten 45 m by Fenway Park (2:04.90) in 3yo on April 17 at $26. Keep safe.

3-7 Geelong 17Aug26 2100SS Trial Fr2 Ryan Sanderson btn 26m, wnr RIVER STORM 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

First up. At the last run he 4th (Sr1) over 1710m at Ballarat was 5th-5.2m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Lucky Vincent (2:03.70) on February 19 at $3.90. Well placed for a winning return.

9-9 Shepparton 25Aug26 2190MS $6,000 MAIDEN Sr1 Neil McCallum $41, btn 34.2m, wnr Picture Boy 0, 2:02.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Contacted own sulky and broke gait on the first turn. Raced fiercely middle stages.

Last start 9th (Sr1) over 2190m at Shepparton beaten 35 m by Picture Boy (2:47.30) on August 25 at $41. At the run before 5th (Sr2) over 2180m at this track was 5th-9.97 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Sterling Gigi (2:46.20) on August 20 at $23. Maybe a place.

7-7 Kilmore 18Aug26 1690SS Trial Fr7 Austin Mifsud btn 28m, wnr STRAATHDALE 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns to racing after a spell of six-and-a-half months. Well beaten at the end of his last preparation when seventh at very long odds behind Weona Our Rights. Maybe later.