Geelong Race 9 - Melbourne Container Park (250+ Rank)
DOONGALLA AL (6) has shown good improvement at his last two starts, most recently finishing 2nd at this track over 400m. Makes plenty of appeal. IF HE COULD (1) showed little early speed at his last couple, the latest finishing seventh (26.48) in a Grade 5 at this track. Solid record at the distance winning 10 races. The form from his last run stacks up well. A forward showing wouldn't surprise. XISAN BALE (4) turned in a moderate run last time when fifth at this track over 400m behind Zero Killer (23.12) in a Grade 5. Yet to win out of this box but has been in the placings seven times from 12 starts. Will give the top chances plenty to think about. SPECIAL PLAYERS (3) must be respected despite an unplaced effort here most recently.
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Last start finished 7th over 460m at this track beaten 10 lengths (26.48) behind Flash Of Genius in a Grade 5 on February 14. Last couple have been below par. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 14/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.48 | 0:25.77 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.2L | $46.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/02/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.90 | 0:25.32 | 0:25.32 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.92 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.6L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/01/2026 | 23 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.81 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.42 | 0:25.42 | 0:25.18 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.9L | $14.10 |
| 3/8 | 23/12/2025 | 6 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.65 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 99/1 | 03/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Healesville | 300m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Missed the frame latest (23.45) when sixth over 390m at Warrnambool in a Grade 5. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed two times. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 12/02/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.45 | 0:22.12 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 7 |
| 20.0L | $31.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.43 | 0:22.09 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/01/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.95 | 0:16.91 | 0:16.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $46.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.53 | 0:22.12 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/01/2026 | 13 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.65 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |
| 6/8 | 30/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.50 | 0:23.06 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $3.60 |
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Last start finished seventh on February 20 over 400m at this track behind Zero Killer, beaten 7 lengths (23.21) in a Grade 5. Well placed and among the chances here.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 20/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.21 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.3L | $27.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/02/2026 | 4 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.23 | 0:22.51 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.4L | $35.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.14 | 0:22.43 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 28/01/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.94 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.23 | 0:16.98 | 0:16.93 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 15/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.40 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
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Was out of placings last time (23.12) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing fifth and beaten 6 lengths. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed seven times. Has ability and can sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 20/02/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.12 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $31.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/01/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.58 | 0:22.18 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.7L | $31.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.90 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/01/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.29 | 0:22.13 | 0:21.87 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.2L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.82 | 0:23.13 | 0:22.90 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.86 | 0:23.49 | 0:22.84 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $23.00 |
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Placed last time (22.85) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing second and beaten 2.25 lengths. Goes well out of this box with a win and four minors. Looks a leading chance.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 20/02/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.2L | $2.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/02/2026 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.21 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.26 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $2.90 |
| 5/8 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.69 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
| 8/8 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.63 | 0:23.81 | 0:23.81 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $9,580.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.08 | 0:25.43 | 0:25.32 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.02 | 0:25.83 | 0:25.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.90 |
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Last start finished seventh in a Grade 5 on February 16 over 390m at Shepparton behind Aston Jalapeno, beaten 7 lengths (22.78). Needs to find a bit more.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 16/02/2026 | 214 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.25 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.6L | $51.00 |
| 99/1 | 01/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Healesville | 300m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/07/2025 | 7 | TG1-4W | $1,010.00 | Mount Gambier | 400m | 0:24.26 | 0:22.91 | 0:22.91 | N/A | 7 |
| 19.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/07/2025 | 7 | TG1-4W | $1,520.00 | Mount Gambier | 400m | 0:23.96 | 0:23.58 | 0:23.11 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/6 | 03/07/2025 | 7 | TG1-4W | $1,010.00 | Mount Gambier | 400m | 0:23.65 | 0:23.65 | 0:22.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 3/7 | 26/06/2025 | 14 | TG1-4W | $1,010.00 | Mount Gambier | 400m | 0:24.05 | 0:23.62 | 0:23.38 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 12/06/2025 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.93 | 0:25.93 | 0:25.68 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.6L | $11.40 |
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Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage sixth last time out over 525m at The Meadows. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 07/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.78 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.86 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.0L | $91.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.09 | 0:30.85 | 0:29.96 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 31/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.73 | 0:30.35 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/01/2026 | 4 | T3 RSTW | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.46 | 0:31.44 | 0:31.44 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 7/7 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.51 | 0:30.10 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $27.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/01/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.05 | 0:25.63 | 0:25.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $2.70 |