7-8 Geelong 03Oct26 2100MS $10,000 NR 58 to 66 Fr7 Kate Gath $19, btn 28m, wnr The Final Dance 0, 1:55.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 2100m at Geelong beaten 30 m by The Final Dance (2:30.40) on October 3 at $19. Two runs back won by a neck as favourite (Sr2) at this track (2:01.20) beating Lougle in on August 29 at $2.80 at the bell was 5th-5.82. Not keen on her chances in this line-up.

1-9 Terang 28Sep26 1680MS $8,000 NR 65 Sr1 Darryl Lawlor $4, won by 7.3m, 2nd Roadmaster 0, 1:52.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Brings the right form to the table. Came from midfield and posted a big 7 m win (Sr1) at Terang (1:57.60) beating Roadmaster in on September 28 at $3.60 at the bell was 3rd-2.6. Two runs back won by 5 m (Sr1) at Terang (2:01.70) beating Always Be Blakey in on August 30 at $4 at the bell was 6th-5.4m 2WWC. In winning form and gets every chance from this draw.

9-9 Melton 09Oct26 2240MS $10,000 NR 60 to 69 Fr2 David Moran $81, btn 30.7m, wnr Savon De Roche 0, 1:55.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Well-beaten 8 days ago at this track over 2240m, and two back was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track, beaten 24 m by Mount Barker Boy (2:40.60) on October 2 at $151. Cannot enthuse.

4-12 Melton 19Sep26 2240MS $100,000 Mares No NR 4 G2 Sr6 James Herbertson $6, btn 19.8m, wnr The Art Of Success 0, 1:53.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start had a flat tyre when fourth behind The Art Of Success at this track over 2240m in a 4yo G2 on September 19 at $6. Raced better the start before that where she raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a head as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Kilmore (2:37.80) beating Soho Americano in 4yo on September 10 at $1.95 at the bell was 2nd-1.66. No luck last time so she is among the leading chances.

7-8 Melton 09Oct26 1720MS $10,000 NR up to 90 Fr1 Ewa Justice $71, btn 11m, wnr Soap And Bubbles 0, 1:53.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up and unable to obtain clear running over the concluding stages.

Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 7th-8.78 beaten 11 m by Soap And Bubbles (2:01.40) on October 9 at $71. Before that was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr4) over 2240m after being wide early at this track beaten 21 m by Mount Barker Boy (2:40.60) on October 2 at $81. Facing a tough assignment.

4-7 Horsham 05Oct26 1700MS $8,000 NR 65 Fr3 Amy Day $34, btn 22m, wnr Forty Love 0, 1:53.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Shifted out near the 175m when insufficiently clear of Ruff Nut, resulting in that runner contacting Madrigal's sulky, being checked and pacing roughly.

Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1700m at Horsham beaten 22 m by Forty Love (2:00.10) on October 5 at $34. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr4) over 1680m at Terang was 7th-14 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Sweet Ideal (1:57.60) on September 28 at $26. Hard to have here.

6-8 Menangle 10Oct26 1609MS $30,600 No NR M LR Fr3 Ellen Tormey $6, btn 4.7m, wnr Golly Gee Fellas 0, 1:50.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle beaten 4.5 m by Golly Gee Fellas (1:50.90) in LR M on October 10 at $5.50. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.96 beaten 9 m by Cigano (2:40.00) on October 2 at $2.50. Her best is up to winning this.

4-8 Melton 09Oct26 1720MS $10,000 NR up to 90 Fr7 Chris Alford $5, btn 8.1m, wnr Soap And Bubbles 0, 1:53.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Pulled hard during the race.

Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 4th-4.25 beaten 8 m by Soap And Bubbles (2:01.40) on October 9 at $5. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 3rd (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-5.32 beaten 10 m by Cigano (2:40.00) on October 2 at $16. Needs easier.

4-8 Geelong 03Oct26 1609MS $15,000 NR 67 to 75 Fr6 Jason Lee $9, btn 4.3m, wnr Ollies The Boss 0, 1:54.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up around the home turn before using the sprint lane.

Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at Geelong was 8th-15.72 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Ollies The Boss (1:54.70) on October 3 at $8.50. Two runs back came from midfield and won by a neck (Sr2) at Charlton (1:55.80) beating Celestial Zodiac in on September 21 at $8.50 at the bell was 7th-8.2. This looks a far sterner test.

1-8 Melton 09Oct26 1720MS $10,000 NR up to 90 Sr1 Mark Pitt $3, won by 6.6m, 2nd Clymenus 0, 1:53.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following September 19 run. Last start won by 6 m (Sr1) at this track (2:01.40) beating Clymenus in on October 9 at $3.30 at the bell was 3rd-4.11. This race will be harder than that win. Rough exotic hope.

1-12 Melton 19Sep26 2240MS $100,000 Mares No NR 4 G2 Sr4 Mark Pitt $2, won by 0.2m, 2nd Miss Ari 0, 1:53.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Brings the right form to the table. Raced just off the speed and won by a head as favourite (Sr4) at this track (2:38.60) beating Miss Ari in 4yo G2 on September 19 at $2.30 at the bell was 2nd-0.85. Two runs back won by 4 m as favourite (Sr2) at Kilmore (2:39.50) beating Wicked Confession in 4yo on September 10 at $1.40 at the bell was leading 0.14. Terrific mare who is good enough to overcome the draw and add to the winning streak.