2-8 Ballarat 02Sep26 2200MS $6,000 MAIDEN 4U Fr5 Kerryn Manning $2, btn 1.9m, wnr Why Now 0, 2:03.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into third behind Kyvalley Reeva at Ballarat over 2200m on August 26 at $13. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Why Now at Ballarat over 2200m in a 4yo+ on September 2 at $2.25. Deserves a win and gets her chance from an inside draw.

5-10 Melton 12Aug26 1720MS $6,000 MAIDEN 4U Fr6 Taylor Ford $10, btn 23.3m, wnr Sambezia 0, 1:59.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Pulled hard during the middle stages. Shifted out near the 400m.

Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton, beaten 23 m by Sambezia (2:08.10) in 4yo+ on August 12 at $9.50. At the run before was well beaten after breaking at Melton on August 7. Capable of a better showing.

4-7 Ballarat 09Jul26 1710MS $6,000 MAIDEN Fr4 Jordan Leedham $13, btn 10.4m, wnr Pique 0, 2:02.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

First up. At the last run she was well back in the run when 4th (Fr4) over 1710m at Ballarat, at the bell was 5th-7.74 beaten 10 m by Pique (2:10.30) on July 9 at $13. Sure to be in the mix while fresh.

6-6 Menangle 02Sep26 1609SS Trial Fr1 Blake Fitzpatrick btn 50.1m, wnr RAKERO BLAZE 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old filly lining up for the second time. At debut 6th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle, well beaten by Cee Cee In Paris (1:56.90) in 3yo on March 17 at $23. Should be there at the business end.

5-6 Kilmore 03Sep26 1690MS $6,000 MAIDEN Fr6 Joey Sharp $21, btn 11.7m, wnr Queen Ofthe Summit 0, 2:06.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Began his campaign last start running was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1690m at Kilmore, beaten 11 m by Queen Ofthe Summit (2:13.20) on September 3 at $21. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

2-7 Kilmore 13Aug26 2180MS $6,000 MAIDEN 3 Fr3 John Caldow $9, btn 5.3m, wnr Jet Plane 0, 2:02.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2180m after showing early speed at Kilmore was 2nd-6.03 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Jet Plane (2:46.30) in 3yo on August 13 at $9. Plenty of scope for improvement.

4-5 Melton 01Sep26 1720SS Trial Fr3 W R Pace btn 19.4m, wnr KISS AT MIDNIGHT 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 7th (FT Fr2) over 2190m at Maryborough well beaten by Im Havintotrot (2:49.40) in 2yo on October 13 at $81. Recent trials will help bring her on but a lack of race-fitness might work against.

7-7 Kilmore 13Aug26 2180MS $6,000 MAIDEN 3 Sr1 Alex Ashwood $5, btn 129.7m, wnr Jet Plane 0, 2:02.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Out of position at the start despite the efforts of its driver. Broke gait clear of interference on two separate occasions (600m and 200m).

Lacklustre performance first-up beaten 130 m seventh behind Jet Plane at Kilmore over 2180m in a 3yo on August 13. Will be a different proposition this time.