Trots MT Melton

4-5 Kilmore 22Oct26 1690MS $6,000 1-3 WINs Fr3 Ewa Justice $10, btn 15.9m, wnr Decode 0, 1:54.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr3) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 4th-7.42 beaten 15 m by Decode (2:00.70) on October 22 at $10. At the start before game effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-4.73 at the bell, beaten a head by Bringsusjoy (2:03.80) on October 9 at $2.60. One of the chances.

8-10 Melton 24Oct26 2240MS $11,000 0W/15 0K stake Fr2 S J P O'sullivan $13, btn 18.3m, wnr Jilliby Sniper 0, 1:54.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 7th-19.18 beaten 18 m by Jilliby Sniper (2:40.00) on October 24 at $13. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 4th-5.5 beaten 4 m by Imon (2:01.70) in 3yo on October 9 at $4.20. Draws for a good showing.

4-7 Shepparton 28Oct26 1690MS $7,000 NR 56 to 64 Fr7 Nick Beale $9, btn 3.1m, wnr Yapper 0, 1:57.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr7) over 1690m at Shepparton was 6th-9.83 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Yapper (2:03.80) on October 28 at $8.50. Before that 8th (Sr2) over 2240m after being wide early at this track beaten 50 m by Soho Piastri (2:42.80) in 3yo on September 18 at $12. Prefer others.

1-6 Melton 27Oct26 1720SS Trial Fr5 James Herbertson won by 0.3m, 2nd HARLEY LANE 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns after ten weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into twelfth behind Most Exciting at this track over 2240m in a 3yo on September 5 at $101. Readied with two trial wins and strikes at 50 per cent when fresh.

1-7 Shepparton 28Oct26 1690MS $7,000 NR 56 to 64 Fr3 James Herbertson $3, won by 2m, 2nd Im Dustee 0, 1:57.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Eight-year-old entire showed improvement last time. Won by 2 m after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Shepparton (2:03.80) beating Im Dustee in on October 28 at $3.20 at the bell was leading 1.64. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into eighth behind Fire Marshall at Swan Hill over 2240m on October 15 at $34. Tougher here.

7-10 Melton 23Oct26 1720MS $7,000 NR 56 to 64 Sr3 Kate Gath $21, btn 10.3m, wnr Secret Service Agent 0, 1:55.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Sustained contact to its off side sulky wheel passing the 600m when The Sparkler shifted up the track, resulting in the tyre being punctured.

Last start 7th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track was 8th-12.5 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Secret Service Agent (2:03.80) on October 23 at $21. Before that, 8th (Fr5) over 1710m after showing early speed and racing wide at Ballarat was leading by 1.97 at the bell, beaten 30 m by Ultimate Vinnie (2:01.50) on October 7 at $3.10. Likely improver who is worth including.

1-9 Melton 31Oct26 1720MS $10,000 NR 58 to 66 Fr1 Ewa Justice $4, won by 0.3m, 2nd Goodtime Libby 0, 1:53.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a neck as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (2:01.40) beating Goodtime Libby in on October 31 at $3.50 at the bell was 2nd-2.69. Draws wide but can feature again with luck.

9-11 Melton 17Oct26 2760MS $150,000 Fillies No NR 3 G1 Fr1 Damian Wilson $126, btn 48m, wnr Bettor Beach 0, 1:55.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Recent efforts haven't been up to her best. Last start 9th (Fr1) over 2760m at this track beaten 50 m by Bettor Beach (3:17.20) in 3yo G1 on October 17 at $126. The start before 7th (Fr3) over 2760m at this track was 4th-6.37 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Willows Girl (3:19.40) in 3yo on October 10 at $101. Drops in grade so a return to form is on the cards.

3-4 Melton 06Oct26 2240SS Trial Fr4 James Herbertson btn 4.9m, wnr I AM WILMA 0.0, (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resuming after a spell of two-and-a-half years. Ran only once last preparation running when beaten by 9 m finishing fourth after being driven well back, behind My Uncle Stan at Cranbourne over 1609m on June 30 2024 at $6.50. Has had a long layoff but has been trialling well so watch the betting.

5-6 Kilmore 14Oct26 1690MS $8,000 NR up to 75 Fr1 Ellen Tormey $5, btn 10.7m, wnr Dembe 0, 1:56.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1690m after showing early pace at Kilmore, at the bell was leading 2.77 beaten 10 m by Dembe (2:02.00) on October 14 at $4.60. At the start before 4th (Fr6) over 1755m after racing wide at Echuca, at the bell was 2nd-4.1 beaten 4.5 m by Wotdidusaaay (2:06.90) on September 22 at $6.50. Can play a role.