Geelong Race 9 - Sportsbet Geelong Gold Cup Final (G2)
PAW MATIC (4) comes off a (29.89) win last time, scoring by 2 lengths in a Special conditions H over 520m at this track. Boasts a top strike-rate from this draw, winning three of five runs. Makes strong appeal on best. PAW FABIAN (3) has some solid form under his belt and proved too strong last time to win by half a length at this track in a handy 29.87 beating PAW QUINBY. Winner at his latest appearance in the quickest time on the card. One of main contenders. MAV REIKO (2) is a handy dog who jumped from box 3 last time out and scored by 2 lengths at this track (30.00). Ran one of the fastest times on the program in his latest win. Sure to be thereabouts. EVENTUATE (1) was in the money last time at this track (30.01) in a Special conditions H, finishing a 2 length second. Unbeaten in two runs from this draw.
Stats
Comments
Finished second last time (30.01) over 520m at this track. Has the inside draw this time. Cannot be ruled out.
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 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | SE | $22,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $15,250.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.73 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 19/03/2026 | 26 | SPEC H | $15,250.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.73 | 0:29.48 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.6L | $3.80 |
| 8/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC SF | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.52 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.4L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.99 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.4L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Scored by 2 lengths last time (30.00) in a Special conditions H over 520m at this track. Strong record off the draw with three wins and two minors from six starts. Makes strong appeal.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:30.00 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Eye-catching performance to score by a half a length in a Special conditions H last start at this track, clocking a slick 29.87 over the 520m trip. Rates a top chance again if runs up to latest.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 04/04/2026 | 5 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.11 | 0:30.07 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/03/2026 | 4 | FFA | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/8 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.52 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $20.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/03/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.69 | 0:29.28 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $27.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.19 | 0:30.19 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.7L | $3.20 |
Stats
Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 520m in 29.89 last start, beating Eventuate. Ran one of the fastest times on the program in that last win. Stay with her.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
| 4/8 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | SPEC G3 | $22,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.48 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/03/2026 | 4 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/03/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.30 | 0:27.13 | 0:27.13 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/03/2026 | 5 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.00 | 0:29.00 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.2L | $8.00 |
Stats
Comments
Form has been good with a placing two starts ago and a win three runs back. Last time out finished 2nd in a Special conditions H on April 10 over 520m at this track behind Paw Fabian beaten half a length (29.89). Has ability and can run well.
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 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.56 | 0:29.49 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.03 | 0:30.03 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.22 | 0:34.11 | 0:34.11 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/03/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.47 | 0:25.47 | 0:25.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/03/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.41 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $9.00 |
Stats
Comments
In fine form with wins at his last couple of outings when well in the market at this track. Happy to risk this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:30.12 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 1/7 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | SE | $22,000.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.32 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/5 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $15,250.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.46 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.30 |
| 0/8 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | SPEC H | $15,250.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:36.02 | 0:29.09 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 4 |
| 99.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 05/03/2026 | 10 | R/A FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.42 | 0:29.42 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 23/02/2026 | 23 | RST WIN H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.66 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off a (30.08) win last time, scoring by 6 lengths in a Special conditions H over 520m at this track. Strong record off the draw with five wins and four minors from 10 starts. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 10/04/2026 | 10 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:30.08 | 0:30.08 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.45 | 0:27.18 | 0:27.18 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/03/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.32 | 0:27.32 | 0:27.32 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 5/7 | 16/03/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.54 | 0:24.86 | 0:24.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.3L | $61.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/03/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.19 | 0:27.14 | 0:27.02 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/7 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.44 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last start (30.14) over 520m at this track. Prefer others.
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 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:30.14 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Sandown over 515m in 29.32. Followed that up with a minor placing over 520m at this track at Special conditions H a week ago. This looks too tough.
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 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:30.16 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.32 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.57 | 0:30.14 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.2L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.53 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.42 | 0:25.42 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |