1-10 Melton 09Oct26 1720MS $6,000 NR up to 59 Fr2 Jack Laugher $5, won by 0.1m, 2nd Just As Well 0, 1:55.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Shifted out entering the home straight, inconveniencing Angels Watching.

Brings the right form to the table. Came from midfield and won by a nose (Fr2) at this track (2:03.80) beating Just As Well in on October 9 at $5 at the bell was 5th-8.34. Two runs back 4th (Fr2) over 2100m at Geelong beaten 22 m by The Final Dance (2:30.40) on October 3 at $34. Gets the ace draw but place best in this line-up.

3-6 Kilmore 14Oct26 2180MS $7,000 NR up to 60 Fr5 Tasmyn Potter $7, btn 6.8m, wnr My Mate Ace 0, 2:00.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 9th (Fr5) over 2100m after racing wide at Geelong, beaten 45 m by Schwarz (2:31.70) on October 3 at $81. Before that 7th (Sr1) over 1690m at Shepparton, at the bell was 7th-8.36 beaten 9 m by Dembe (2:01.40) on September 29 at $15. Not here.

1-7 Cranbourne 04Oct26 2080MS $7,000 NR 56 to 64 Fr6 Blake Pace $12, won by 1.1m, 2nd Miss Addi 0, 1:57.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Shifted in under pressure over the concluding stages.

Scored at his last two starts. Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.1 m (Fr6) at Cranbourne (2:32.10) beating Miss Addi in on October 4 at $12 at the bell was 2nd-1.4. Hard to leave out on current form. Draws well so must respect winning form.

5-8 Melton 09Oct26 2240MS $8,000 NMWL6M (NR 80) Fr4 Aaron Dunn $10, btn 2.8m, wnr Earl Of Pembroke 0, 1:58.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up for clear running and unable to be fully tested in the home straight.

Held up last start when 5th (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 8th-11.31 beaten 2.75 m by Earl Of Pembroke (2:44.30) on October 9 at $10. Showed ability the race before when he won by a head as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Mildura (2:12.20) beating Lewielewis in on September 27 at $3 at the bell was leading 2.6. Luckless last start so worth another chance.

6-11 Melton 10Oct26 2760MS $20,000 Colts Geldings No NR 3 Sr4 Jordan Leedham $81, btn 11m, wnr Enjoy Life 0, 1:55.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to impress last start; 6th (Sr4) over 2760m at this track was 8th-12.78 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Enjoy Life (3:18.60) in 3yo on October 10 at $81. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 16 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Hobart (2:37.60) beating Miss Collann in on September 20 at $1.14 at the bell was leading 3.8. Better placed and has strong claims.

4-9 Riverina Paceway 09Oct26 1740MS $11,830 NR up to 80 Fr8 Abbey Turnbull $14, btn 5.5m, wnr Ark Sea 0, 1:51.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr8) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway was 8th-16.7 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Ark Sea (2:00.40) on October 9 at $14. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was leading 2.9 beaten a head by Michaywey (2:) on September 25 at $5. Look for another good showing.

2-6 Shepparton 06Oct26 2190MS $7,000 NR 57 to 65 Fr5 David Moran $4, btn 6.2m, wnr Dembe 0, 1:58.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced three wide without cover from the start before advancing to obtain the lead approaching the 1600m. Surrendered the lead to Dembe approaching the 1400m.

Solid performance when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Dembe at Shepparton over 1690m on September 29 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Dembe at Shepparton over 2190m on October 6 at $3.60. Up in grade but ticking along well so worth including.

5-9 Melton 09Oct26 2240MS $10,000 NR 60 to 69 Fr1 Matthew Cain $101, btn 22.5m, wnr Savon De Roche 0, 1:55.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track beaten 22 m by Savon De Roche (2:40.70) on October 9 at $101. Two runs back 8th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 6th-8.16 beaten 10 m by Mighty Jolt (2:02.20) on September 26 at $23. Must improve sharply.

4-9 Maryborough 12Oct26 1690MS $7,000 NR 56 to 64 Fr6 Chris Alford $13, btn 3.1m, wnr El Boston 0, 1:56.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

4th (Fr6) over 1690m at Maryborough, beaten 3 m by El Boston (2:02.00) on October 12 at $13. Before that was well back in the run when 7th (Fr3) over 1710m at Ballarat, at the bell was 8th-14.36 beaten 12 m by Ultimate Vinnie (2:01.50) on October 7 at $23. Not keen.

3-9 Melton 09Oct26 2240MS $10,000 NR 60 to 69 Fr7 Matthew Craven $26, btn 15.8m, wnr Savon De Roche 0, 1:55.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr7) over 2240m at this track was 9th-17.42 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Savon De Roche (2:40.70) on October 9 at $26. Before that was well back in the run when 2nd (Fr5) over 2180m at Terang was 5th-11.2 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Keayang Viper (2:38.30) on September 28 at $6. One for the exotics.