9-12 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr6 Michael Stanley $8, btn 29.1m, wnr Le Cardinal 0, 1:54.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Gave ground over the final stages to finish in 9th position, beaten 29.1m.

Gave plenty of ground last start when well beaten into ninth after a quick start, behind Le Cardinal at this track over 2240m in a 3yo on September 5 at $7.50. Raced better the start before that where he won by 1.75 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Kilmore (2:38.40) beating Soho Park Avenue in 3yo on August 27 at $2.25. Can take full advantage of the ace draw and prove tough to stop.

10-10 Riverina Paceway 04Sep26 1740MS $11,830 NR up to 58 3 Sr1 Peter McRae $21, btn 21.1m, wnr Bay Of Fires 0, 1:54.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 10th (Sr1) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway beaten 21 m by Bay Of Fires (2:03.60) in 3yo on September 4 at $21. Two runs back 5th (Sr1) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 18 m by Enjoy Life (2:38.80) in 3yo on August 27 at $81. Not keen.

1-10 Stawell 14Sep26 1785MS $7,000 NR 56 to 64 Fr4 Jack Laugher $3, won by 11.4m, 2nd Gold In Paris 0, 1:56.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Chasing a hat-trick. Last start posted a big 11 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Stawell (2:08.90) beating Gold In Paris in on September 14 at $2.60 at the bell was leading 1.4.

5-10 Kilmore 27Aug26 2180MS $10,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr6 Ryan Sanderson $8, btn 13.2m, wnr Soho Charmer 0, 1:56.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered approaching the 200m when Bingalong Mate was checked and carried wider on the track, as a result of Hiltons Spirit which broke gait.

Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 13 m by Soho Charmer (2:37.10) in 3yo on August 27 at $8. Showed ability the run before when he came from midfield and won by a nose (Sr2) at this track (2:01.50) beating Midnight Moth in on August 8 at $2.25 at the bell was 2nd-0.28. Nicely drawn and can make an impact.

2-10 Geelong 11Sep26 1609MS $8,000 NR up to 55 Sr2 Jodi Quinlan $3, btn 0.1m, wnr Speedy Healey 0, 1:55.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 2nd (Sr2) over 1609m at Geelong beaten a nose by Speedy Healey (1:55.60) on September 11 at $3.10. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 30 m by The Niteshift (2:35.20) in 3yo on August 27 at $101. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

5-11 Kilmore 27Aug26 2180MS $10,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Sr4 Mark Pitt $5, btn 10.5m, wnr Soho Trump 0, 1:56.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up for clear running during the early stages of the run to the finish.

Failed to impress last start; 5th (Sr4) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 10 m by Soho Trump (2:38.40) in 3yo on August 27 at $5. Showed ability the outing before when he won by a nose as favourite (Fr3) at this track (2:42.40) beating Mount Barker Boy in on August 1 at $1.15 at the bell was leading 3.59. Return to the front row and could bounce back to winning form.

6-11 Kilmore 27Aug26 2180MS $10,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Sr1 Jason Lee $34, btn 10.6m, wnr Soho Trump 0, 1:56.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Sr1) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 10 m by Soho Trump (2:38.40) in 3yo on August 27 at $34. Two runs back won by 2.75 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at Horsham (2:02.40) beating We Favour Rosie in on July 27 at $1.95 at the bell was leading 2.6m 2WNC. Place best.

9-12 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Sr4 Jordan Leedham $151, btn 14.6m, wnr Most Exciting 0, 1:55.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Locked wheels with Major Blitz during the score up.

Last start 9th (Sr4) over 2240m at this track was 10th-14.14 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Most Exciting (2:40.00) in 3yo on September 5 at $151. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr1) over 2180m after showing early speed at Kilmore beaten 15 m by Cardigan Dan (2:39.10) in 3yo on August 27 at $15. Wait until the form picks up.

10-12 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Sr1 Chris Alford $31, btn 32.1m, wnr Le Cardinal 0, 1:54.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Racing into the first turn, tightened to the inside of Rom Baro. Inconvenienced between the 500m and 400m when taken back by the weakening This Is Heaven. Held up for clear running inside the final 100m.

Last start was well beaten into tenth behind Le Cardinal at this track over 2240m in a 3yo on September 5 at $31. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 2180m after being wide early at Kilmore beaten 1.75 m by Soho Trump (2:38.40) in 3yo on August 27 at $13. Held up last time and can measure up with even luck.

7-12 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Sr4 Chris Svanosio $101, btn 25.2m, wnr Le Cardinal 0, 1:54.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Well-beaten 13 days ago at this track over 2240m, and two back 3rd (Sr1) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 12 m by The Niteshift (2:35.20) in 3yo on August 27 at $19. Will need a lot of luck.

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. At the run before good run when 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. May feature with some luck.

7-8 Swan Hill 08Sep26 1750MS $6,000 NR 51 to 56 Fr2 Chris Alford $7, btn 49.3m, wnr Leonard 0, 1:55.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Gave ground over the concluding stages.

Well-beaten 10 days ago at Swan Hill over 1750m, and two back 6th (Sr2) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 50 m by Le Cardinal (2:36.00) in 3yo on August 27 at $151. Must do a lot more.

8-12 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr2 Michael Stanley $2, btn 12.6m, wnr Most Exciting 0, 1:55.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke gait shortly after the start.

Last start then settled down to finish eighth over 2240m at this track last time out. Two runs back won by a nose (Sr4) at Kilmore (2:37.10) beating Neptunite in 3yo on August 27 at $2.90. Hard to enthuse.