Trots MT Melton

2-7 Melton 23Oct26 1720MS $6,000 NR up to 55 M Sr1 D K Douglas $61, btn 11.9m, wnr Twigstar 0, 1:53.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start game effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 1720m at this track was 5th-9.2 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Twigstar (2:01.50) in M on October 23 at $61. Two runs back won by a nose as favourite broke at Shepparton on October 13 (Fr3) at Shepparton (2:47.80) beating The King Oftheroad in on October 13 at $2 at the bell was leading 3. Can be competitive from this draw.

3-7 Ballarat 15Oct26 2200MS $5,000 NR 43 to 47 Fr4 Allan McDonough $1, btn 8.9m, wnr Theroux 0, 1:57.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Shifted outward under pressure inside the final 200m, allowing Fireside to obtain clear running to its inside.

Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 2200m after showing early pace at Ballarat was leading by 5.74 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Theroux (2:41.10) on October 15 at $1.40. Draws for a good showing.

5-7 Melton 23Oct26 1720MS $6,000 NR up to 55 M Fr1 Josh Duggan $51, btn 13.8m, wnr Twigstar 0, 1:53.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-5.52 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Twigstar (2:01.50) in M on October 23 at $51. Two runs back 6th (Sr3) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 6th-7.65 beaten 7 m by Four Ever A Star (2:05.90) on October 14 at $2.40. Prefer others.

1-7 Melton 23Oct26 1720MS $6,000 NR up to 55 M Fr4 Ewa Justice $1, won by 11.9m, 2nd Ozzie Tart 0, 1:53.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over raced throughout the middle stages.

Registered three wins at her last three starts. Last start posted a big 11 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (2:01.50) beating Ozzie Tart in M on October 23 at $1.22 at the bell was leading 4.81.

1-4 Melton 18Sep26 2240MS $15,000 Fillies No NR 2 Fr1 Mark Pitt $1, won by 5m, 2nd Coco Miller 0, 2:00.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Won on debut posted a big 5 m win as favourite (Fr1) at this track (2:47.30) beating Coco Miller in 2yo on September 18 at $1.18 at the bell was leading 1.74. Has plenty of upside so could go on with it.

5-8 Hamilton 26Oct26 1660MS $6,000 2& & 1-2 WINS 2 Fr2 Jackie Barker $26, btn 12.3m, wnr Colosimo 0, 1:58.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1660m at Hamilton was 4th-8.1 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Colosimo (2:02.30) in 2yo on October 26 at $26. Two runs back 2nd (Fr2) over 1680m after showing early pace at Terang was leading by 3 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Colosimo (2:02.20) in 3yo on October 19 at $6.50. Needs to find a bit more.

1-9 Kapunda 04Oct26 1800MS $10,000 NR up to 40 Fr1 James Herbertson $2, won by 6.8m, 2nd Dont Tell Alice 0, 1:57.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Scored at his last two starts. Last start posted a big 6 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Kapunda (2:11.00) beating Dont Tell Alice in on October 4 at $1.85 at the bell was leading 2.6. Hard to leave out on current form. Winning form deserves some respect.

4-8 Hamilton 26Oct26 1660MS $6,000 2& & 1-2 WINS 2 Fr3 Jason Ainsworth $26, btn 7.1m, wnr Colosimo 0, 1:58.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr3) over 1660m at Hamilton, at the bell was 4th-8.1 beaten 7 m by Colosimo (2:02.30) in 2yo on October 26 at $26. Two runs back won by 2 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Terang (2:02.30) beating Jilliby Utah in on October 19 at $1.90 at the bell was leading 1. Not keen.

1-9 Melton 21Oct26 1720MS $6,000 NR up to 50 Fr1 Kate Gath $1, won by 3.1m, 2nd Ashante Warrior 0, 1:55.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Won on debut posted a big 3 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (2:03.40) beating Ashante Warrior in on October 21 at $1.33 at the bell was 2nd-4.32. Tricky draw to overcome but looks to have talent.