3-10 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 2 Sr2 Ryan Sanderson $16, btn 4.3m, wnr Lake Como 0, 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Good run when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third behind Cardigan Sniper at this track over 2240m in a 2yo on August 28 at $14. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind Lake Como at this track over 2240m in a 2yo on September 5 at $16. The ace draw can see him competitive again.

1-10 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 2 Sr3 James Herbertson $7, won by 2.8m, 2nd Fully Reckless 0, 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Promising colt. Last start won by 2.75 m (Sr3) at this track (2:43.20) beating Fully Reckless in 2yo on September 5 at $6.50 at the bell was 7th-8.65. Progressing strongly and a good draw gives him every chance to strike again.

7-10 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 2 Fr3 Damien Burns $51, btn 15.3m, wnr Lake Como 0, 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-3.84 beaten 15 m by Lake Como (2:43.20) in 2yo on September 5 at $51. Before that was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track beaten 7 m by Cardigan Sniper (2:41.50) in 2yo on August 28 at $34. Hard to have.

4-10 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 2 Fr4 Michael Stanley $2, btn 6.1m, wnr Lake Como 0, 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track was leading by 1.78 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Lake Como (2:43.20) in 2yo on September 5 at $1.85. Before that, a good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr5) over 2240m at this track, beaten 9 m by Some High (2:41.60) in 2yo on August 28 at $2.40. A little disappointing last week but there looks to be talent there.

4-11 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 2 Fr2 Christopher Shinn $101, btn 34.5m, wnr Cardigan Sniper 0, 1:57.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 35 m by Cardigan Sniper (2:43.00) in 2yo on September 5 at $101. Two runs back was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr4) over 2240m at this track, beaten 6 m by Smack Bang Bart (2:41.50) in 2yo on August 28 at $81. Not keen this time.

2-10 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 2 Fr6 Chris Alford $10, btn 2.8m, wnr Lake Como 0, 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into fourth after a quick start, behind Smack Bang Bart at this track over 2240m in a 2yo on August 28 at $3.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing second behind Lake Como at this track over 2240m in a 2yo on September 5 at $10. Racing well and may be competitive.

6-11 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 2 Sr2 Chris Svanosio $41, btn 36m, wnr Cardigan Sniper 0, 1:57.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Well beaten last start by Cardigan Sniper, who he meets again; when 35 metres sixth at this track over 2240m in a 2yo race on September 5. Tested.

3-11 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 2 Fr6 Josh Duggan $151, btn 25.5m, wnr Cardigan Sniper 0, 1:57.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr6) over 2240m at this track, beaten 25 m by Cardigan Sniper (2:43.00) in 2yo on September 5 at $151. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track beaten 25 m by Smack Bang Bart (2:41.50) in 2yo on August 28 at $31. Hard to have here without sharp improvement.

5-11 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 2 Fr7 Paul Grech $126, btn 35.8m, wnr Cardigan Sniper 0, 1:57.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Well beaten last start by Cardigan Sniper, who he meets again; was restrained, when 35 metres fifth at this track over 2240m in a 2yo race on September 5. Not keen on his chances in this field.

2-11 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 2 Sr4 Kerryn Manning $4, btn 0.2m, wnr Cardigan Sniper 0, 1:57.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start good run when 2nd (Sr4) over 2240m at this track was leading by 0.41 at the bell, beaten a head by Cardigan Sniper (2:43.00) in 2yo on September 5 at $4. Two runs back posted a big 9 m win as favourite (Fr4) at this track (2:41.60) beating Baystyle in 2yo on August 28 at $1.60. Strong claims if things go his way from the back row.

5-10 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 2 Fr7 Jason Lee $3, btn 11.6m, wnr Lake Como 0, 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr7) over 2240m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.78 beaten 11 m by Lake Como (2:43.20) in 2yo on September 5 at $3.20. Showed ability the outing before when he posted a big 3.5 m win as favourite (Fr6) at this track (2:41.50) beating Farroh Joe in 2yo on August 28 at $1.25. Forward performance expected.

6-10 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 2 Fr1 Mark Pitt $101, btn 14.5m, wnr Lake Como 0, 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track was 8th-13.04 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Lake Como (2:43.20) in 2yo on September 5 at $101. Two runs back 6th (Fr5) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track beaten 35 m by Cardigan Sniper (2:41.50) in 2yo on August 28 at $41. Hasn't done enough yet.

1-11 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 2 Fr1 Mark Pitt $1, won by 0.2m, 2nd Some High 0, 1:57.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Brings the right form to the table. Won by a head as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (2:43.00) beating Some High in 2yo on September 5 at $1.20 at the bell was 2nd-0.41. Two runs back won by 4.5 m as favourite (Fr3) at this track (2:41.50) beating Lake Como in 2yo on August 28 at $1.10.