8-8 Cranbourne 18Oct26 2080MS $7,000 NR 56 to 64 Fr5 Liam Older $101, btn 30.7m, wnr River Storm 0, 1:56.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Pulled hard during the middle stages. Hung in rounding the final turn. Inconvenienced near the 200m when Mister Americano shifted outward sharply.

Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 2080m at Cranbourne beaten 30 m by River Storm (2:31.00) on October 18 at $101. Before that hung in on scoring up, was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 2080m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 6th-10.2 beaten 9 m by Wotdidusaaay (2:32.10) on October 4 at $23. Not keen.

1-5 Shepparton 15Oct26 2190SS Trial Fr5 G F Douglas won by 1.0m, 2nd GENERAL ROCKER 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resumes today. His previous first-up run was successful when he won by 2.5 m (Fr8) at Motukarara Raceway (2:55.70) beating Always B Hayley in 3yo+ on February 15 at $3.20. Might need some time.

7-10 Geelong 03Oct26 2100MS $15,000 0W/15 0K stake Fr7 Kate Gath $51, btn 22m, wnr Schwarz 0, 1:56.3 (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 22 m by Schwarz (2:31.70) on October 3 at $51. At the start before 5th (Fr6) over 1720m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track was 2nd-0.14 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Mighty Jolt (2:02.20) on September 26 at $17. Likely improver from a better draw.

1-6 Mt Gambier 13Oct26 1780MS $3,500 NR 55 to 69 Fr4 Hannah Lewis $2, won by 2.3m, 2nd Colossal Hope 0, 1:57.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Brings the right form to the table. Won by 2.25 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Mt Gambier (2:10.30) beating Colossal Hope in on October 13 at $1.55. Two runs back posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite (Fr2) at Mt Gambier (2:46.10) beating Yankee Mojoh in on April 21 at $1.15 at the bell was leading 5.2m on the pegs. Another bold run would not surprise.

6-9 Melton 09Oct26 2240MS $10,000 NR 60 to 69 Fr5 W J Pace $18, btn 26.5m, wnr Savon De Roche 0, 1:55.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 2240m after being wide early at this track beaten 25 m by Savon De Roche (2:40.70) on October 9 at $18. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Sr2) over 1720m at this track was 5th-6.19 at the bell, beaten 2.25 m by Mighty Jolt (2:02.20) on September 26 at $2.80. Best form puts her right in this.

4-9 Melton 02Oct26 2240MS $10,000 NMWL6M (NR 80) Fr3 Jack Laugher $15, btn 13.8m, wnr Mount Barker Boy 0, 1:55.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.12 beaten 13 m by Mount Barker Boy (2:40.60) on October 2 at $15. At the run before game effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 2240m at this track was 6th-7.42 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Hittheroadjack (2:40.10) on September 25 at $23. Can be about the money.

6-9 Terang 28Sep26 1680MS $8,000 NR 65 Fr3 Rory Coverdale $17, btn 12.2m, wnr Sweet Ideal 0, 1:52.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to impress last start; was well back in the run when 6th (Fr3) over 1680m after racing wide at Terang, at the bell was 6th-8.2 beaten 12 m by Sweet Ideal (1:57.60) on September 28 at $17. Showed ability the race before when he posted a big 6 m win as favourite (Fr4) at this track (2:40.60) beating Dance Affair in on September 19 at $2.15 at the bell was leading 3.9. Good showing expected.

1-9 Melton 09Oct26 2240MS $10,000 NR 60 to 69 Fr3 Ewa Justice $3, won by 1.2m, 2nd Thunderfire 0, 1:55.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 1.2 m when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (2:40.70) beating Thunderfire in on October 9 at $3 at the bell was leading 2.09. Draws for a trail and could strike again.

1-10 Menangle 10Oct26 1609MS $20,400 0W/20K Stakes 4U Fr5 Glen Craven $5, won by 0.3m, 2nd Vincenzo 0, 1:51.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked passing the 400m when Rocknroll Cowboy broke stride.

Four-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at Menangle and Terang. Last start won by a neck when quickly away, (Fr5) at Menangle (1:51.70) beating Vincenzo in 4yo+ on October 10 at $5. Can build on her imposing record.

9-9 Swan Hill 15Oct26 1750MS $8,000 NR 65 Fr3 Tasmyn Potter $18, btn 79.3m, wnr Calexico 0, 1:54.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Severely checked and broke gait in the home straight.

Last start 9th (Fr3) over 1750m at Swan Hill beaten 80 m by Calexico (2:04.30) on October 15 at $18. Two runs back won by a nose when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at this track (2:44.30) beating Bizzness Class in on October 9 at $13 at the bell was 6th-8.18. Will need some luck.