5-9 Melton 04Sep26 2240MS $10,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr6 Michael Bellman $81, btn 19.3m, wnr Pastor Dunbar 0, 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Comes here second-up after eight days. Lacklustre first-up performance when 5th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track was 5th-9.52 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Pastor Dunbar (2:47.10) in 3yo on September 4 at $81. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

2-10 Melton 04Sep26 2240MS $10,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr5 Michael Stanley $19, btn 6.3m, wnr Munny The Munster 0, 2:02.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Surrendered the lead to Munny The Munster approaching the 1600m mark.

Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-5.27 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Munny The Munster (2:49.90) in 3yo on September 4 at $19. Two runs back won by 7 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Ballarat (2:07.20) beating Love Me Again in on August 26 at $3.90. Decent effort last start. A low draw can see him perform well again.

5-10 Melton 04Sep26 2240MS $10,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr7 James Herbertson $12, btn 20.8m, wnr Munny The Munster 0, 2:02.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) After being caught wide in the early stages, was restrained to the rear of the field.

Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Fr7) over 2240m after racing wide at this track, beaten 20 m by Munny The Munster (2:49.90) in 3yo on September 4 at $12. Before that surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.74 beaten 11 m by Pastor Dunbar (2:04.00) in 3yo G3 on August 22 at $101. Will need improvement to figure.

5-9 Melton 04Sep26 2240MS $10,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Sr1 Ewa Justice $51, btn 15.7m, wnr Howdy Mate 0, 1:58.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Placed in restricted racing room approaching the 200m mark and contacted marker pegs when Keayang Bazlenka hung in under pressure.

Well beaten last start by Howdy Mate, a rival who he faces again; when 15 metres fifth at this track over 2240m in a 3yo race on September 4. Hard to have on those efforts.

3-9 Melton 04Sep26 2240MS $10,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr3 Chris Alford $8, btn 14.3m, wnr Pastor Dunbar 0, 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 4th-7.1 beaten 14 m by Pastor Dunbar (2:47.10) in 3yo on September 4 at $7.50. First four hope.

1-9 Melton 04Sep26 2240MS $10,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr1 James Herbertson $5, won by 5.6m, 2nd The Preacher 0, 1:58.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung in when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.

Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 5.5 m (Fr1) at this track (2:45.10) beating The Preacher in 3yo on September 4 at $4.60. Draws wider than in last week's win but he is racing well so can be in the finish again.

1-10 Melton 04Sep26 2240MS $10,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr3 Stacey Towers $1, won by 6.3m, 2nd I Choose You 0, 2:02.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Worked forward from the start before progressing to obtain the lead approaching the 1600m mark.

Last start won by 6 m as favourite (Fr3) at this track (2:49.90) beating I Choose You in 3yo on September 4 at $1.45 at the bell was leading 5.14. Back in winning form and is expected to measure up again.

2-9 Melton 04Sep26 2240MS $10,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr2 Kate Gath $6, btn 5.6m, wnr Howdy Mate 0, 1:58.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Surrendered the lead to Superior Stride approaching the 1800m mark. Utilised the sprint lane in the home straight.

Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing fifth behind Pastor Dunbar at this track over 1720m in a 3yo G3 on August 22 at $4.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Howdy Mate at this track over 2240m in a 3yo on September 4 at $6. Draws for a trail and can be competitive.

4-9 Melton 04Sep26 2240MS $10,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr4 Jason Lee $2, btn 11.4m, wnr Howdy Mate 0, 1:58.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung in when placed under pressure approaching the 200m mark, placing Timmy Whiz in restricted racing room.

Three-year-old colt who has plenty of ability. Unlucky last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track beaten 11 m by Howdy Mate (2:45.10) in 3yo on September 4 at $1.50. Fitter with that run under the belt and his form of last season would take him close.

1-9 Melton 04Sep26 2240MS $10,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr1 Damian Wilson $1, won by 2.1m, 2nd Mister Devereaux 0, 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Worked forward from the start before progressing to obtain the lead approaching the 1800m mark. Shifted out when placed under pressure over the final 100m.

Brings the right form to the table. Won by 2 m as favourite (Fr1) at this track (2:47.10) beating Mister Devereaux in 3yo on September 4 at $1.10 at the bell was leading 4.29. Two runs back ran on from midfield and posted a big 3.5 m win as favourite (Sr2) at this track (2:04.00) beating Notanotha Naughty in 3yo G3 on August 22 at $2.70 at the bell was 2nd-1.53. Good enough to overcome the back row draw and add to the winning streak.

3-10 Melton 04Sep26 2240MS $10,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr2 Blake Fitzpatrick $21, btn 8.4m, wnr Munny The Munster 0, 2:02.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke gait when placed under pressure approaching the 50m mark.

Last start 3rd (Fr2) over 2240m at this track was 5th-9.89 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Munny The Munster (2:49.90) in 3yo on September 4 at $21. Two runs back posted a big 5.5 m win as favourite (Fr4) at Kilmore (2:46.30) beating Uncle Bill in 3yo on August 13 at $1.45 at the bell was leading 6.03. Hard to enthuse from this draw.

3-9 Melton 04Sep26 2240MS $10,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr6 Ashleigh Delosa $9, btn 9.5m, wnr Howdy Mate 0, 1:58.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Worked forward from the start before progressing to obtain the lead approaching the 1800m mark. Over raced during the early and middle stages after obtaining the lead.

Last start good run when 3rd (Fr6) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track beaten 9 m by Howdy Mate (2:45.10) in 3yo on September 4 at $8.50. Two runs back won by a neck as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at Menangle (2:52.60) beating Itzfergietime in on August 18 at $1.20. Worth including in the exotics despite a tough draw.

2-9 Melton 04Sep26 2240MS $10,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr2 Emmett Brosnan $23, btn 2.1m, wnr Pastor Dunbar 0, 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Surrendered the lead to Pastor Dunbar approaching the 1800m mark.

Been racing consistently with 3 consecutive minor placings. Good effort last outing surrendered the lead and finished 2nd (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.42 beaten 2 m by Pastor Dunbar (2:47.10) in 3yo on September 4 at $23. Not keen.