Geelong Race 9 - Grv Distance Racing (1-4 Wins)
BAFFERT (2) missed the frame latest when seventh at The Meadows (36.00) but scored three back at Ballarat (30.99). Has ability and looks hard to stop. JUST IN CASEY (5) was well supported last time but could only manage second (37.84), beaten 0.6 lengths. Expected to be in this for a long way. LES NORTON (4) is long overdue for a win, finishing in the minors at his last three starts, the latest jumping from this same box when second in a Grade 5 at Bendigo (28.48). Harder here but expected to feature again. REV GORDON (7) was out of placings last time (35.60) at The Meadows in a Restricted WIN H, finishing sixth and beaten 8 lengths. Already a winner from this draw.
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Is back up to 680m which has been an issue in the past. Last appeared when fourth over 450m at Ballarat six days ago. Others have better credentials.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 07/02/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.12 | 0:25.53 | 0:25.19 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.4L | $18.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.66 | 0:26.10 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $4.80 |
| 7/7 | 08/01/2026 | 10 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.11 | 0:34.45 | 0:34.00 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.0L | $91.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/12/2025 | 14 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.03 | 0:34.72 | 0:34.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $29.90 |
| 3/8 | 15/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 NP | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.10 | 0:34.27 | 0:34.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/12/2025 | 11 | SPEC H | $4,450.00 | Sale | 640m | 0:37.56 | 0:36.21 | 0:36.21 | N/A | 5 |
| 20.3L | $26.00 |
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Comments
On debut at this trip. Last start finished seventh at The Meadows over 600m in (36.00). Worth serious consideration.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 21/01/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:36.00 | 0:34.46 | 0:34.46 | N/A | 3 |
| 22.1L | $4.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.81 | 0:30.14 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/6 | 08/01/2026 | 6 | RST WIN | $3,340.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:30.99 | 0:30.99 | 0:30.99 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 02/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.11 | 0:26.00 | 0:25.52 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.30 |
| 6/8 | 26/12/2025 | 37 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.17 | 0:25.98 | 0:25.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.40 |
| 5/6 | 19/11/2025 | 4 | RST WIN | $3,340.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.59 | 0:30.81 | 0:30.81 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.1L | $4.60 |
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Comments
Hit the frame latest (28.48) when second at Bendigo in a Grade 5. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and two minors. Among the main chances.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.48 | 0:27.98 | 0:27.98 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 30/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.22 | 0:28.14 | 0:27.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.08 | 0:34.79 | 0:34.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.2L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 20/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.51 | 0:28.09 | 0:28.09 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/01/2026 | 6 | T3 RSTW | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.46 | 0:28.46 | 0:28.46 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/6 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,340.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:32.07 | 0:30.99 | 0:30.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.3L | $51.00 |
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Comments
In the money last time at Shepparton (37.84) in a Grade 5, finishing a 0.6 lengths second. Yet to win but has placed two times from this draw. Key chance and should go close.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Shepparton | 650m | 0:37.84 | 0:37.80 | 0:37.80 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.6L | $1.40 |
| 3/5 | 04/02/2026 | 9 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:44.25 | 0:44.03 | 0:44.03 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $14,730.00 | Shepparton | 650m | 0:37.66 | 0:37.66 | 0:37.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.1L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 19/01/2026 | 5 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | Shepparton | 650m | 0:37.31 | 0:37.31 | 0:37.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/01/2026 | 8 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,990.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.59 | 0:34.59 | 0:34.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/8 | 06/01/2026 | 8 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.96 | 0:34.49 | 0:34.26 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $3.50 |
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Comments
On debut at this trip. Last start finished sixth at The Meadows over 600m in (35.60). Has to be included.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 04/02/2026 | 10 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.60 | 0:35.04 | 0:34.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.5L | $3.10 |
| 8/8 | 25/01/2026 | 11 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.96 | 0:34.64 | 0:34.55 | N/A | 6 |
| 19.8L | $23.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/01/2026 | 4 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.89 | 0:34.79 | 0:34.42 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/01/2026 | 10 | MX 6/7 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.40 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 31/12/2025 | 4 | MX 6/7 H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.23 | 0:30.03 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 27/12/2025 | 10 | MX 6/7 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.69 | 0:30.38 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last time (44.23) over 730m at The Meadows. Drawn wide. Prefer others.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 04/02/2026 | 9 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:44.23 | 0:44.03 | 0:44.03 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.70 |
| 5/7 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $14,730.00 | Shepparton | 650m | 0:38.32 | 0:37.66 | 0:37.66 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.4L | $3.90 |
| 6/8 | 19/01/2026 | 13 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | Shepparton | 650m | 0:37.70 | 0:37.31 | 0:37.31 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 06/01/2026 | 34 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.58 | 0:34.58 | 0:34.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 5/8 | 03/12/2025 | 4 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.33 | 0:34.79 | 0:34.75 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $6.70 |
| 1/8 | 29/11/2025 | 10 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.47 | 0:25.47 | 0:25.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |