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9-10 Bathurst 30Sep26 1730MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr2 Isobel Ross $26, btn 27.7m, wnr Enjabonarlo 0, 1:53.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Comes here second-up after two weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when 9th (Fr2) over 1730m at Bathurst, beaten 30 m by Enjabonarlo (2:02.20) in 3yo on September 30 at $26. Not keen on his chances in this field.

2-10 Newcastle 02Oct26 1609MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr4 Joshua Gallagher $61, btn 11.6m, wnr Nocturnal 0, 1:52.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up for clear running during the early stages of the home straight.

Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed at Newcastle, at the bell was 4th-7.73 beaten 11 m by Nocturnal (1:52.30) in 3yo on October 2 at $61. Two runs back raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a nose after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Newcastle (1:54.00) beating Grumpyshannon in on September 18 at $4.80 at the bell was 3rd-3.53. Among the exotic contenders from a good draw.

5-10 Newcastle 02Oct26 1609MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Sr4 Will Rixon $10, btn 17.3m, wnr Nocturnal 0, 1:52.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to impress last start; 5th (Sr4) over 1609m at Newcastle, at the bell was 3rd-4.44 beaten 17 m by Nocturnal (1:52.30) in 3yo on October 2 at $10. Showed ability the outing before when he tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.75 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (1:54.10) beating Agentofgoodintent in 3yo on September 12 at $2.50 at the bell was 2nd-1.55. Has solid form and draws to be competitive.

2-10 Bathurst 30Sep26 1730MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Sr1 Will Rixon $5, btn 0.1m, wnr Enjabonarlo 0, 1:53.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Leaving the 1300m tended to hang out before being checked when the pace in the running line eased approaching the 1200m, shifting out and inconveniencing other runners.

Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 1730m at Bathurst was 2nd-1.7 at the bell, beaten a nose by Enjabonarlo (2:02.20) in 3yo on September 30 at $5. Decent effort last start. Could be in the finish again.

10-10 Newcastle 02Oct26 1609MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr5 Bailey McDonough $11, btn 40.2m, wnr Nocturnal 0, 1:52.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Comes here second-up after a week-and-a-half. Lacklustre first-up performance when 10th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed at Newcastle, beaten 40 m by Nocturnal (1:52.30) in 3yo on October 2 at $11. Has the job ahead against this lot.

1-5 Menangle 07Oct26 1609SS Trial Fr3 Luke McCarthy won by 1.3m, 2nd SHOWMETHETANLINES 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr8) over 1730m at Bathurst, beaten 20 m by This Is Heaven (2:02.50) in 3yo on September 16 at $8.50. Showed ability the run before when he came from midfield and posted a big 6 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr7) at Bathurst (2:04.50) beating Interestinme in 3yo on September 2 at $1.28 at the bell was leading 1.39. Has joined Luke McCarthy and could make an impact.

4-8 Menangle 29Sep26 1609MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr4 Robert Morris $71, btn 28.8m, wnr Loucasso 0, 1:49.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track, beaten 30 m by Loucasso (1:49.70) in 3yo on September 29 at $71. Two runs back 2nd (Sr1) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 5th-13.76 beaten 15 m by Soho Piastri (2:42.80) in 3yo on September 18 at $2.60. Facing a tough assignment.

3-10 Menangle 06Oct26 1609MS $10,000 2LTW Also eligible NR 55 3U Fr6 Grace Panella $2, btn 1.5m, wnr Agatha Bloom 0, 1:51.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Having his second run back from a spell. Solid effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track was 2nd-0.72 at the bell, beaten 1.5 m by Agatha Bloom (1:51.20) in 3yo+ on October 6 at $1.55. Fitter and could play a role.

2-8 Menangle 29Sep26 1609MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr3 James Rattray $7, btn 2.3m, wnr Loucasso 0, 1:49.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Good performance when beaten by 4 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Loucasso at this track over 1609m in a 3yo on September 19 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Loucasso at this track over 1609m in a 3yo on September 29 at $7. Has been chasing a smart one of late so gets his chance to break through.

4-10 Newcastle 02Oct26 1609MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr2 Rickie Alchin $3, btn 16.1m, wnr Nocturnal 0, 1:52.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung in at various stages throughout.

Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at Newcastle, at the bell was 6th-12.17 beaten 16 m by Nocturnal (1:52.30) in 3yo on October 2 at $3.40. At the start before broke in score up and was out of position at the start good run when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track was 4th-6.47 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Fasting (1:51.90) on September 15 at $14. With even luck he could be there at the business end.

4-8 Newcastle 25Sep26 1609MS $11,830 NR up to 60 3 Fr2 Blake Hughes $71, btn 6.3m, wnr Rumour Stride 0, 1:53.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung out during various stages of the race.

Began his campaign last start running 4th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at Newcastle was 5th-8.48 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Rumour Stride (1:53.90) in 3yo on September 25 at $71. Not here.

4-10 Bathurst 30Sep26 1730MS $15,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Fr8 Bernie Hewitt $12, btn 5.8m, wnr Enjabonarlo 0, 1:53.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Finished fourth at his last two starts since resuming from a spell. Last outing was beaten 6 metres behind Enjabonarlo at Bathurst over 1730m 3yo on September 30. Draws wide but building in fitness.