Geelong Race 5 - Sportsbet Geelong Cup Ht1
APPENZELL (6) is worth forgiving last start after finishing seventh (30.89) from Box 5 at Wentworth Park over 520m. Has a solid record from this box including two wins and a minor placing. Can make amends. ETHANOL SECRET (5) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing sixth (30.44) in a Grade 4/5 at this track. Has a good record at this journey. Can figure in the finish. IMPRESS MOANA (1) has shown good improvement at her last two starts, hitting the frame latest when 2nd at Bendigo over 500m. Expected to feature. SIMPLY STUNNING (2) form at this distance reads well.
Stats
Comments
A scintillating 27.79 over the 500m trip. Expected to push the clock again here.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 05/04/2026 | 3 | SPEC | $10,080.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:27.79 | 0:27.75 | 0:27.75 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.88 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.12 | 0:34.28 | 0:34.28 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.0L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.85 | 0:34.81 | 0:34.13 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.79 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.6L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/03/2026 | 4 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.69 | 0:34.69 | 0:34.56 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished seventh at the last two runs, both at Sandown, the latest when beaten 9 lengths behind Abdulla Zulu over 515m. Top-three hope with the right run.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $37,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.29 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.8L | $4.80 |
| 7/8 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | SPEC SF | $22,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.08 | 0:29.30 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | SPEC H | $15,250.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.51 | 0:29.48 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.4L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/03/2026 | 10 | R/A FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.81 | 0:29.42 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 23/02/2026 | 74 | RST WIN H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.78 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $1.90 |
| 4/8 | 11/12/2025 | 4 | R/A FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.25 | 0:29.25 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.5L | $2.60 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (29.82) when fourth over 515m at Sandown in a Grade 4/5. Strong record off the draw with five wins and two minors from eight starts. Looking to others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.49 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/5 | 19/03/2026 | 19 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.03 | 0:29.28 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.6L | $2.50 |
| 7/8 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | S/E Group 1 | $440,000.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.07 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.1L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC SF | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | 8 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.57 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.6L | $3.50 |
| 8/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC G2 | $57,500.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.24 | 0:25.26 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.8L | $23.00 |
Stats
Comments
Had been racing in honest fashion before missing the frame last time out, finishing sixth (30.21) at The Meadows. Tends to run fairly well off the tricky draw but needs to find best form to feature.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.21 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.7L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.22 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/03/2026 | 9 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.16 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.6L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.62 | 0:29.62 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.1L | $3.80 |
| 6/8 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.90 | 0:29.23 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.0L | $13.00 |
| 99/2 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | N/A | 0:29.97 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| -10.29L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 28/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | N/A | 0:25.50 | N/A | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 6th on April 3 over 520m at this track behind Sparring beaten 8 lengths (30.44) in a Grade 4/5. Below best last time but looks well placed here. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 03/04/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:30.44 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.6L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.80 | 0:34.28 | 0:34.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.4L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.86 | 0:34.25 | 0:34.13 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.35 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $3.40 |
| 5/7 | 28/02/2026 | 9 | SPEC | $15,250.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.29 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $20.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/02/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.11 | 0:34.11 | 0:34.11 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last start when seventh but had been in strong form prior to that, winning two on end before placing two back. Suited here and expected to bounce back.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 28/03/2026 | 26 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.89 | 0:29.48 | 0:29.25 | N/A | 5 |
| 20.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/03/2026 | 28 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.47 | 0:25.25 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.2L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $86,800.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.29 | 0:29.29 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 26/01/2026 | 11 | SPEC | $7,960.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.35 | 0:29.35 | 0:29.35 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $43,800.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:25.83 | 0:25.81 | 0:25.81 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | SPEC | $6,460.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:25.50 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.50 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $1.50 |
| 99/2 | 29/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 461m | N/A | 0:25.86 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 92.71L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (30.22) when sixth over 525m at The Meadows in a Free For All. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and four minors. Will need some luck to feature.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 04/04/2026 | 4 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.22 | 0:30.07 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/5 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:22.91 | 0:22.91 | 0:22.91 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/6 | 24/03/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.48 | 0:23.42 | 0:22.99 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 14/03/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.78 | 0:30.23 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.9L | $18.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.54 | 0:25.49 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.7L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.52 | 0:25.25 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $41.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort last time when third (29.83) over 515m at Sandown. Jumps from a wide draw. Top-three aspirations.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
| 4/8 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.61 | 0:30.31 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.55 | 0:29.55 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 05/03/2026 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 27/02/2026 | 17 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.48 | 0:22.48 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.1L | $4.20 |