Trots MT Shepparton

3-9 Kilmore 08Oct26 1690MS $5,000 NR up to 45 M Fr5 Leigh Sutton $12, btn 18.5m, wnr Ozzie Diamond 0, 1:58.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1690m after showing early speed at Kilmore was 2nd-2.18 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Ozzie Diamond (2:03.90) in M on October 8 at $12. Leading player.

1-5 Shepparton 01Oct26 2190SS Trial Fr1 Rebecca Bartley won by 1.0m, 2nd ELITE ASSASSIN 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resuming after three months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into seventh behind Bettorbythesea at Young over 1720m in a 3yo on July 14 at $21. Likely to measure up.

4-10 Shepparton 06Oct26 2190MS $6,000 MAIDEN Fr1 Damian Wilson $21, btn 5.8m, wnr Major Friend 0, 2:00.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Utilised the sprint lane in the home straight.

Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2190m at this track was 6th-7.37 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Major Friend (2:43.30) on October 6 at $21. Two runs back 8th (Sr2) over 2160m at Echuca was 4th-6.1 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Beryls Boots (2:43.30) on September 22 at $101. Not keen on her chances in this line-up.

3-6 Ballarat 01Oct26 2200MS $5,000 NR up to 49 M Fr3 Jason Hackett $51, btn 4.1m, wnr Bella Louise 0, 2:00.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung out and briefly locked wheels with Brave Art near the 1250m.

Second-up here following a spell. Game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr3) over 2200m at Ballarat, at the bell was 5th-8.42 beaten 4 m by Bella Louise (2:44.60) in M on October 1 at $51. Will make her presence felt.

9-9 Shepparton 06Oct26 1690MS $6,000 NR 52 to 56 Fr2 Mark Lee $61, btn 43.5m, wnr Rom Baro 0, 1:55.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Commenced to tire leaving the 300m and finished beaten by 43.5m.

Last start 9th (Fr2) over 1690m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 45 m by Rom Baro (2:01.40) on October 6 at $61. At the run before 4th (Fr4) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 6th-12.3 beaten 16 m by My Mate Ace (2:40.30) on September 29 at $19. Capable of more than she has shown recently. This looks a suitable assignment.

5-9 Shepparton 06Oct26 1690MS $6,000 NR 52 to 56 Fr4 Nathan Jack $26, btn 9.3m, wnr Rom Baro 0, 1:55.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced three wide with cover from the start before advancing to obtain a position in the running line approaching the 1400m.

Recent efforts haven't been up to her best. Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1690m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 4th-7.24 beaten 9 m by Rom Baro (2:01.40) on October 6 at $26. At the previous start 9th (Sr2) over 2190m at this track beaten 23 m by My Mate Ace (2:40.30) on September 29 at $31. Ready to find her best.

4-10 Kilmore 08Oct26 1690MS $5,000 NR up to 49 Sr2 Blake Pace $8, btn 3.8m, wnr Altius 0, 1:56.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m fourth behind Altius at Kilmore over 1690m last start. Before that was beaten 3 metres second at Ballarat over 2200m in M on October 1. Will be right in the thick of things.

3-5 Melton 29Sep26 1720SS Trial Fr3 Jordan Leedham btn 18m, wnr BANJO STAR 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1710m after showing early speed at Ballarat beaten 80 m by Rockella (2:02.50) on August 19 at $31. The run previous 6th (Fr4) over 2240m at Melton beaten 70 m by Lambro Mach (2:44.70) on August 7 at $51. Expecting a better run this time.