Trots MT Geelong

5-7 Melton 09Oct26 2240MS $6,000 MAIDEN Fr4 Blake Pace $21, btn 27.9m, wnr Captain Hank 0, 2:01.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr4) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 30 m by Captain Hank (2:48.80) on October 9 at $21. At the start before 6th (Fr1) over 1720m at Melton beaten 35 m by Colombian Princess (2:04.40) on October 2 at $5. The ace draw can spark improvement.

1-5 Maryborough 04Oct26 2190SS Trial Fr4 David Barbetti won by 6.0m, 2nd MAGGIEJAYNE 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two-year-old gelding (Soho Lanikai - Shaka Moment) making his debut. Showed ability when he won at Maryborough in a trial on October 4 over 2190m. Strong trial form coming into this and draws well.

10-10 Kilmore 08Oct26 1690MS $5,000 NR up to 49 Fr6 Joey Sharp $151, btn 105.8m, wnr Altius 0, 1:56.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hung out at various stages of the event and most noticeably between the 700m and the 500m. Weakened inside the final 800m to be beaten 105.8m.

Eight-year-old entire lining up for the second time. At debut was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr6) over 1690m after racing wide at Kilmore, well beaten by Altius (2:02.00) on October 8 at $151. Drawn favourably so may do better.

10-10 Kilmore 08Oct26 1690MS $6,000 MAIDEN Fr3 Ellen Tormey $10, btn 163.1m, wnr Ashante Warrior 0, 1:57.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke gait clear of interference upon entry into the first turn causing Mother Maria to be checked and broke gait.

Last start 10th (Fr3) over 1690m at Kilmore, well beaten by Ashante Warrior (2:03.70) on October 8 at $9.50. Two runs back 5th (Sr4) over 1790m at Mildura, at the bell was 5th-12.4 beaten 13 m by Edgar Bromac (2:12.90) on September 27 at $10. Hard to have on those efforts.

8-10 Melton 02Oct26 1720MS $6,000 MAIDEN Fr3 Jodi Quinlan $31, btn 46.5m, wnr Colombian Princess 0, 1:56.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton, beaten 45 m by Colombian Princess (2:04.40) on October 2 at $31. Two runs back 8th (Sr3) over 1609m at Cranbourne, beaten 30 m by Twigstar (1:57.20) on September 6 at $10. Improvement needed.

4-10 Kilmore 08Oct26 1690MS $6,000 MAIDEN Sr2 Chris Romanidis $126, btn 20.9m, wnr Ashante Warrior 0, 1:57.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Began her campaign last start running 4th (Sr2) over 1690m at Kilmore, beaten 20 m by Ashante Warrior (2:03.70) on October 8 at $126. May need more racing.

2-5 Mt Gambier 30Jun26 1780MS $5,000 1 LIFETIME WIN Fr2 Chelsie O'driscoll $11, btn 10.4m, wnr Keayang Supreme 0, 2:01.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Had a tendency to over race when on the marker pegs, then commenced to hang out near the 800m.

Resuming after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into second after showing early speed, behind Keayang Supreme at Mt Gambier over 1780m on June 30 at $11. Decent effort last start. Looking for a good return.

1-6 Bacchus Marsh 10Oct26 1940SS Trial Fr6 S F Hoban won by 4.0m, 2nd COCO CRUNCH 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind King Baldwin at Cranbourne over 2080m on September 13 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Ultimate Grange at Ballarat over 1710m on September 23 at $1.60. Has been racing well and may prove tough to beat.