1-12 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr1 Kerryn Manning $8, won by 2.2m, 2nd Major Blitz 0, 1:55.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Racing in great heart. Last start tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.25 m (Fr1) at this track (2:40.00) beating Major Blitz in 3yo on September 5 at $8 at the bell was 3rd-3.36. Won from this barrier last week and could go back-to-back.

3-12 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr6 Mark Pitt $2, btn 2.9m, wnr Most Exciting 0, 1:55.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start good run when 3rd (Fr6) over 2240m at this track was 2nd-1.82 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Most Exciting (2:40.00) in 3yo on September 5 at $2.30. Two runs back posted a big 4 m win (Sr2) at Kilmore (2:38.80) beating Dusty Philtra in 3yo on August 27 at $2.30. Draws better than when suffering his first defeat last week so can return to winning form.

1-12 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr7 Amy Day $19, won by 3.4m, 2nd Mount Barker Boy 0, 1:54.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track and Kilmore. Last start posted a big 3.5 m win when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at this track (2:39.40) beating Mount Barker Boy in 3yo on September 5 at $19 at the bell was 6th-11.52. In form and draws lower than in last week's win so could strike again.

5-12 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Sr5 Kate Gath $26, btn 7.6m, wnr Most Exciting 0, 1:55.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Fair last start 5th (Sr5) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 11th-15.96 beaten 7 m by Most Exciting (2:40.00) in 3yo on September 5 at $26. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 3 m as favourite (Sr3) at Kilmore (2:39.10) beating Mount Barker Boy in 3yo on August 27 at $2.80. Returns to the front row so can play a role.

5-12 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr3 Liam Older $151, btn 20.9m, wnr Le Cardinal 0, 1:54.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Meets Le Cardinal again; when 20 metres fifth at this track over 2240m in a 3yo race on September 5. Has the task ahead.

6-12 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Sr3 Jordan Leedham $151, btn 21.3m, wnr Le Cardinal 0, 1:54.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Meets Le Cardinal again; when 21 metres sixth at this track over 2240m in a 3yo race on September 5. Must improve sharply.

6-12 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr5 Ashleigh Delosa $151, btn 10m, wnr Most Exciting 0, 1:55.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track was 7th-11.34 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Most Exciting (2:40.00) in 3yo on September 5 at $151. Two runs back 4th (Fr5) over 2180m after racing wide at Kilmore beaten 12 m by Soho Charmer (2:37.10) in 3yo on August 27 at $34. Hard to make a case.

2-12 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr3 Allan McDonough $14, btn 2.2m, wnr Most Exciting 0, 1:55.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Solid run when a close second after showing early speed, behind Le Cardinal at Kilmore over 2180m in a 3yo on August 27 at $4.33. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Most Exciting at this track over 2240m in a 3yo on September 5 at $14. One for the exotics.

3-12 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr5 Luke McCarthy $2, btn 6m, wnr Le Cardinal 0, 1:54.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 2240m at this track was leading by 0.14 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Le Cardinal (2:39.40) in 3yo on September 5 at $2.20. Two runs back posted a big 8 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Kilmore (2:35.20) beating This Is Heaven in 3yo on August 27 at $2.10. Can be dangerous if he gets the gaps from the back row.

7-12 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr4 Ryan Sanderson $71, btn 11.6m, wnr Most Exciting 0, 1:55.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track was 4th-7.7 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Most Exciting (2:40.00) in 3yo on September 5 at $71. Two runs back 3rd (Fr7) over 2180m after showing early pace at Kilmore beaten 4.5 m by Enjoy Life (2:38.80) in 3yo on August 27 at $14. Not keen.

4-12 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Sr2 David Miles $101, btn 17.9m, wnr Le Cardinal 0, 1:54.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 10th-18.27 beaten 17 m by Le Cardinal (2:39.40) in 3yo on September 5 at $101. Two runs back 4th (Fr5) over 2180m after showing early pace at Kilmore, beaten 6 m by Soho Trump (2:38.40) in 3yo on August 27 at $21. Must do a lot more.

2-12 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Sr5 Ryan Sanderson $101, btn 3.4m, wnr Le Cardinal 0, 1:54.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been racing consistently with 3 consecutive minor placings. Good effort last outing 2nd (Sr5) over 2240m at this track was 9th-17.84 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Le Cardinal (2:39.40) in 3yo on September 5 at $101. Not easy from this draw.

4-12 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Sr1 Josh Duggan $19, btn 5.4m, wnr Most Exciting 0, 1:55.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.4 beaten 5.5 m by Most Exciting (2:40.00) in 3yo on September 5 at $19. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 2.25 m by Soho Trump (2:38.40) in 3yo on August 27 at $2.70. Will need luck from this barrier.