3-10 Melton 29Aug26 1720MS $15,000 NR up to 75 Fr1 Kyle Marshall $9, btn 2.7m, wnr Ollies The Boss 0, 1:54.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into eighth behind The Final Dance at this track over 1720m on August 21 at $6. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Ollies The Boss at this track over 1720m on August 29 at $8.50. Progressing well. Could be competitive from the inside draw.

5-9 Cranbourne 13Sep26 2080MS $7,000 NR 56 to 64 Sr1 Chris Alford $7, btn 5.6m, wnr Platinum Jive 0, 1:56.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Sr1) over 2080m at Cranbourne was 5th-9.4 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Platinum Jive (2:30.70) on September 13 at $7. Two runs back 2nd (Sr3) over 1690m at Shepparton, beaten 5 m by Tara Victory (2:00.30) on September 1 at $10.

7-11 Melton 19Sep26 2240MS $15,000 NR up to 70 Fr3 Mark Pitt $26, btn 16.6m, wnr Gunforhire 0, 1:55.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track was 7th-12.97 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Gunforhire (2:40.60) on September 19 at $26. Two runs back 2nd (Sr1) over 1750m at Swan Hill was 3rd-4.2 at the bell, beaten 2.75 m by King Kasey (2:06.70) on September 8 at $3.30.

2-11 Melton 19Sep26 2240MS $15,000 NR up to 70 Fr2 James Herbertson $6, btn 6.9m, wnr Gunforhire 0, 1:55.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 2nd-3.9 beaten 6 m by Gunforhire (2:40.60) on September 19 at $6. Decent effort last start. Go well from a low draw.

8-11 Melton 19Sep26 2240MS $15,000 NR up to 70 Sr2 Kate Gath $9, btn 18.5m, wnr Gunforhire 0, 1:55.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.46 beaten 18 m by Gunforhire (2:40.60) on September 19 at $8.50. At the run before 9th (Sr4) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 30 m by Fairplay (2:38.10) in 4yo on September 10 at $151. Draws well so could bounce back.

1-8 Melton 18Sep26 2240MS $10,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr1 Michael Stanley $2, won by 15.7m, 2nd Blazing High 0, 1:57.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung out shortly after the start and again when placed under pressure in the home straight.

Last start posted a big 15 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (2:42.80) beating Blazing High in 3yo on September 18 at $1.65. Big chance again.

7-8 Kilmore 10Sep26 2180MS $10,000 Entires Geldings No NR 4 Sr3 Kate Gath $41, btn 22.2m, wnr I Am The Storm 0, 1:57.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Sr3) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 22 m by I Am The Storm (2:38.90) in 4yo on September 10 at $41. Two runs back won by 2.25 m when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (2:02.20) beating Clymenus in on August 29 at $6. This will be too tough.

5-11 Melton 19Sep26 2240MS $15,000 NR up to 70 Sr1 Matthew Craven $21, btn 14m, wnr Gunforhire 0, 1:55.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 9th-15.2 beaten 14 m by Gunforhire (2:40.60) on September 19 at $21. Two runs back 10th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle, beaten 75 m by Our Sunset Delight (1:49.80) on August 18 at $21. Needs to find his best.

3-11 Melton 19Sep26 2240MS $15,000 NR up to 70 Sr4 Connor Clarke $7, btn 7.3m, wnr Gunforhire 0, 1:55.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Good performance when beaten by 4.5 m finishing fifth behind I Am The Storm at Kilmore over 2180m in a 4yo on September 10 at $23. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Gunforhire at this track over 2240m on September 19 at $6.50. Building in fitness so could break through.

3-12 Melton 12Sep26 2240MS $150,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 G1 Fr1 Kerryn Manning $7, btn 6.6m, wnr Enjoy Life 0, 1:54.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.42 beaten 6 m by Enjoy Life (2:38.70) in 3yo G1 on September 12 at $6.50. Two runs back raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 m (Fr1) at this track (2:40.00) beating Major Blitz in 3yo on September 5 at $8 at the bell was 3rd-3.36. Last-start Group 1 placegetter who has the ability to overcome the tricky draw.

8-11 Melton 19Sep26 2240MS $100,000 Entires Geldings No NR 4 G2 Sr5 Michael Bellman $151, btn 11.4m, wnr Fox Dan 0, 1:52.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Sr5) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 7th-14.32 beaten 11 m by Fox Dan (2:36.40) in 4yo G2 on September 19 at $151. At the start before 4th (Sr2) over 2180m at Kilmore, at the bell was 4th-5.08 beaten 3 m by I Am The Storm (2:38.90) in 4yo on September 10 at $16. No surprise if he turned things around.

6-11 Melton 19Sep26 2240MS $15,000 NR up to 70 Sr6 Luke Dunne $23, btn 15.3m, wnr Gunforhire 0, 1:55.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Sr6) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 10th-15.9 beaten 15 m by Gunforhire (2:40.60) on September 19 at $23. Two runs back raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 5.5 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at Mildura (2:40.60) beating Cemetery Bay in on September 11 at $2.20 at the bell was 3rd-6.4. Not enthused.

1-9 Melton 08Aug26 1720MS $15,000 0W/15 0K stake Fr5 Donna Castles $51, won by 3.9m, 2nd Sharp Interest 0, 1:53.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been racing well this preparation and showed plenty of improvement following July 24 run. Last start ran on from midfield and posted a big 4 m win when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at this track (2:01.40) beating Sharp Interest in on August 8 at $51 at the bell was 8th-14.59. This race will be harder than that win. Facing a tough assignment this time around.