6-10 Newcastle 11Sep26 1609MS $15,300 NR up to 55 2 Sr2 Robert Morris $19, btn 9m, wnr Wildfire Stride 0, 1:56.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Sr2) over 1609m at Newcastle, beaten 9 m by Wildfire Stride (1:56.80) in 2yo on September 11 at $19. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten a head by Steely Zac (2:06.20) in 2yo on September 3 at $5.50. Much better served by this draw.

8-11 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 2 Fr3 Lochie Cook $81, btn 47.8m, wnr Cardigan Sniper 0, 1:57.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Near the 500m, locked wheels with Letitrideluv as it shifted in when improving three wide to its outside.

Last start was well beaten into eighth behind Cardigan Sniper at this track over 2240m in a 2yo on September 5 at $81. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track beaten 9 m by Some High (2:41.60) in 2yo on August 28 at $31. Rates highly. A good draw may see him hard to beat.

3-8 Melton 09Sep26 2240MS $6,000 MAIDEN 2 Fr5 Jordan Leedham $10, btn 10.7m, wnr Lace And Leather 0, 1:56.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr5) over 2240m at this track was 4th-6.75 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Lace And Leather (2:42.70) in 2yo on September 9 at $9.50. Possible improver.

4-7 Kilmore 18Aug26 1690SS Trial Fr1 Christopher Shinn btn 18m, wnr STRAATHDALE 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 3rd (Fr1) over 1690m after showing early speed at Kilmore, beaten 23 m by Bay Of Fires (2:01.70) on July 30 at $9.50. Two runs back 6th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track, beaten 55 m by High Rider (2:48.60) in 2yo on July 10 at $9.50. Facing a tough assignment.

1-8 Melton 09Sep26 2240MS $6,000 MAIDEN 2 Fr3 Liam Older $19, won by 2.3m, 2nd Indulgeme 0, 1:56.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Won on debut raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 m after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (2:42.70) beating Indulgeme in 2yo on September 9 at $19 at the bell was 2nd-3.03. Could take the next step.

2-3 Ballarat 19Aug26 1710SS Trial Fr2 James Herbertson btn 1m, wnr LOOKS PERFECT 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two-year-old colt by Downbytheseaside out of Majeur Le Crest on debut. Finished second at Ballarat in a trial on August 19 over 1710m. Hails from a powerhouse yard so expect he'll be ready to fire.

7-8 Globe Derby Park 12Sep26 1800MS $11,000 No NR 2 Sr2 Michael A Smith $6, btn 15.2m, wnr One Aussie 0, 1:58.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Sr2) over 1800m at Globe Derby Park beaten 15 m by One Aussie (2:12.80) in 2yo on September 12 at $5.50. At his previous start 9th (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 55 m by Cardigan Sniper (2:43.00) in 2yo on September 5 at $151. Place best.

4-8 Terang 08Sep26 2180SS Trial Fr1 Amy Day btn 22m, wnr KEAYANG HUSTLER 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two-year-old colt by Bling It On out of Jilliby Tameka having his first start. Finished fourth in a trial on September 8 at Terang over 2180m. Worth keeping safe.

2-6 Shepparton 03Sep26 1690SS Trial Fr4 D I Harris btn 2m, wnr MELICAN 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two-year-old gelding (Guaranteed - Thepresidentslady) making his debut. Finished second at Shepparton in a trial on September 3 over 1690m. Follow any market moves.

8-10 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 2 Fr2 Lochie Cook $151, btn 16.7m, wnr Lake Como 0, 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start surrendered the lead and finished 8th (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 6th-8.1 beaten 16 m by Lake Como (2:43.20) in 2yo on September 5 at $151. Two runs back 6th (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 25 m by Smack Bang Bart (2:41.50) in 2yo on August 28 at $151. Hard to have on those efforts.

9-10 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 2 Sr1 Kate Gath $151, btn 55.5m, wnr Lake Como 0, 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened over the final stages to finish in 9th position, beaten 55.5m.

Last start 9th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track beaten 55 m by Lake Como (2:43.20) in 2yo on September 5 at $151. Before that, 6th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, beaten 25 m by Some High (2:41.60) in 2yo on August 28 at $71. Can improve so is worth including among the exotic chances.

10-10 Melton 05Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 2 Fr5 D K Douglas $151, btn 88.3m, wnr Lake Como 0, 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke gait during the score up. Weakened over the final stages to finish in 10th position, beaten 88.3m.

Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start was well back in the run when 10th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track beaten 90 m by Lake Como (2:43.20) in 2yo on September 5 at $151. Two runs back 7th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track beaten 40 m by Smack Bang Bart (2:41.50) in 2yo on August 28 at $151. This looks out of his reach.