2-9 Melton 04Sep26 2240MS $10,000 Colts Geldings No NR 2 Fr5 Ryan Sanderson $1, btn 2.2m, wnr Insulator 0, 2:00.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Steadied approaching the 2000m mark when Callinan broke gait free of interference.

Beaten favourite last start when second at this track on September 4. Proved too good the start prior at Albion Park on August 22.

5-9 Melton 04Sep26 2240MS $10,000 Colts Geldings No NR 2 Sr1 Chris Alford $41, btn 51.4m, wnr Insulator 0, 2:00.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Commenced to tire leaving the 400m mark to be beaten 51.4m.

Meets Insulator again; when 50 metres fifth at this track over 2240m in a 2yo race on September 4. Not going well enough.

4-9 Melton 04Sep26 2240MS $10,000 Colts Geldings No NR 2 Sr2 Mark Pitt $31, btn 23.4m, wnr Verbici 0, 2:02.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 23 m by Verbici (2:50.40) in 2yo on September 4 at $31. Two runs back 2nd (Fr1) over 1720m at this track was 5th-11.72 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Regal Gala (2:06.30) in 2yo on August 15 at $4.33. Might need easier.

4-9 Melton 04Sep26 2240MS $10,000 Colts Geldings No NR 2 Sr2 Dennis Paton $71, btn 47.7m, wnr Insulator 0, 2:00.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Steadied approaching the 1900m mark when Wherdasundontshine broke gait free of interference.

Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track beaten 50 m by Insulator (2:48.30) in 2yo on September 4 at $71. Two runs back broke in score up and was out of position at the start 6th (Fr7) over 2240m at this track beaten 30 m by Verbici (2:48.20) in 2yo on August 22 at $34. Others read better. This looks a tough task.

1-9 Melton 04Sep26 2240MS $10,000 Colts Geldings No NR 2 Fr1 Michael Bellman $4, won by 2.2m, 2nd Phoenix Rex 0, 2:00.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung in and contacted marker pegs approaching the 1200m mark. Broke gait free of interference approaching the 400m mark. Utilised the sprint lane in the home straight.

Racing in great heart. Last start broke but still won by 2.25 m after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (2:48.30) beating Phoenix Rex in 2yo on September 4 at $4 at the bell was leading 7.98. Overcame a break to win last week so with manners he is a threat.

6-9 Melton 04Sep26 2240MS $10,000 Colts Geldings No NR 2 Fr7 Nathan Jack $41, btn 64.4m, wnr Insulator 0, 2:00.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Commenced to tire leaving the 300m mark to be beaten 64.4m.

Well beaten last start by Insulator, who he meets again; was restrained, when 65 metres sixth at this track over 2240m in a 2yo race on September 4. Tested.

2-9 Melton 04Sep26 2240MS $10,000 Colts Geldings No NR 2 Fr6 James Herbertson $8, btn 3m, wnr Verbici 0, 2:02.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Solid performance when beaten by 1.3 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Verbici at this track over 2240m in a 2yo on August 22 at $4.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Verbici at this track over 2240m in a 2yo on September 4 at $7.50. Continues to race well and can be in the finish again.

3-9 Melton 04Sep26 2240MS $10,000 Colts Geldings No NR 2 Fr1 Chris Svanosio $23, btn 14.5m, wnr Verbici 0, 2:02.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 3rd (Fr1) over 2240m at this track was 3rd-9.6 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Verbici (2:50.40) in 2yo on September 4 at $23. Two runs back 5th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track beaten 30 m by Verbici (2:48.20) in 2yo on August 22 at $9.50. Rough exotic hope.

1-9 Melton 04Sep26 2240MS $10,000 Colts Geldings No NR 2 Fr4 Chris Lang $1, won by 3m, 2nd Regal Gala 0, 2:02.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Brings the right form to the table. Won by 3 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:50.40) beating Regal Gala in 2yo on September 4 at $1.15 at the bell was leading 3.29. Two runs back won by 1.3 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at this track (2:48.20) beating Regal Gala in 2yo on August 22 at $1.33 at the bell was 5th-9.72. Good enough to overcome a back row draw and maintain the unbeaten record.

3-9 Melton 04Sep26 2240MS $10,000 Colts Geldings No NR 2 Fr6 James Herbertson $19, btn 23.9m, wnr Insulator 0, 2:00.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Steadied approaching the 1900m mark when Wherdasundontshine broke gait free of interference. After subsequently being caught wide, was restrained to the rear of the field.

Last start was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr6) over 2240m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, beaten 23 m by Insulator (2:48.30) in 2yo on September 4 at $19. Two runs back 4th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 4th-8.66 beaten 15 m by Verbici (2:48.20) in 2yo on August 22 at $61. First four-hope.

6-6 Swan Hill 08Sep26 2240MS $6,000 MAIDEN Fr5 Jack Laugher $16, btn 32.6m, wnr Whoshotthepieman 0, 2:03.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr5) over 2240m at Swan Hill beaten 35 m by Whoshotthepieman (2:52.00) on September 8 at $16. Two runs back 6th (Sr3) over 2240m at this track beaten 85 m by Verbici (2:50.40) in 2yo on September 4 at $101. Hard to have.

5-9 Melton 04Sep26 2240MS $10,000 Colts Geldings No NR 2 Fr3 John Caldow $81, btn 75.7m, wnr Verbici 0, 2:02.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke gait free of interference after the start.

Two-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 5th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track beaten 75 m by Verbici (2:50.40) in 2yo on September 4 at $81. Will find this tough.

7-9 Melton 04Sep26 2240MS $10,000 Colts Geldings No NR 2 Fr5 Kerryn Manning $41, btn 84.9m, wnr Verbici 0, 2:02.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke gait free of interference after the start.

Meets Verbici again; when 85 metres seventh at this track over 2240m in a 2yo race on September 4. Looks outclassed.