Geelong Race 8 - Melbourne Container Park
BAROOGA JIM (6) failed to feature last start after being shuffled back early at The Meadows, but prior to that won easily by 5 lengths at Sandown (29.33) beating Paw Xena in a Grade 5 H on April 27. Can bounce back. MEPUNGA FLYER (7) has a strong winning strike-rate over this track and trip with two wins and a placing from four tries. Hit the frame latest (25.84) when second at this track in a Grade 4/5. Can hit the frame with the right run. ASTON BUGSY (3) took advantage of the inside draw and gave a big sight in front when third and beaten 2.75 lengths (28.65) at Sale in a Grade 4/5 over 510m. Comes out of a solid form race last start. Expecting another good run. DOONGALLA DON (4) can play a role in the finish without surprising.
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing 5th on May 15 over 425m at Bendigo in a Free For All. Not keen this time.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.39 | 0:24.01 | 0:23.70 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.98 | 0:24.34 | 0:24.12 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/05/2026 | 35 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.04 | 0:23.61 | 0:23.61 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.38 | 0:25.91 | 0:25.85 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.30 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 13/03/2026 | 62 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was a winner three back at Shepparton then finished in the minors before missing the frame last time when fifth (26.44) at this track. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.44 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.53 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 08/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.91 | 0:25.90 | 0:25.64 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 04/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.48 | 0:25.48 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 27/04/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.27 | 0:25.11 | 0:25.11 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.13 | 0:26.13 | 0:25.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 16/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.62 | 0:25.51 | 0:25.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.6L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished in the minors last time in a Grade 4/5 at Sale when a 2.75 lengths third but did run a dominant 28.65 over the 510m journey. Has the ability and looks an each way chance.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 19/04/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.65 | 0:28.46 | 0:28.46 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $1.30 |
| 3/8 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.40 | 0:30.09 | 0:30.04 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.21 | 0:30.07 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/03/2026 | 5 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.14 | 0:30.11 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.4L | $3.30 |
| 1/4 | 23/03/2026 | 9 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.55 | 0:29.55 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/4 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | FFA | $11,900.00 | Cannington | 520m | 0:30.14 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $3.70 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fifth at his last couple of starts, most recently at Sandown over 515m. Racing well and has to be included.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 11/05/2026 | 6 | MX 3/4 | $3,970.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.0L | $4.80 |
| 5/5 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.75 | 0:27.39 | 0:27.20 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/5 | 28/04/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.07 | 0:26.77 | 0:26.77 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 22/04/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.52 | 0:25.29 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.78 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.10 |
| 6/8 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.13 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $2.20 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at Sandown over 515m. Last start finished 5th over 525m at The Meadows beaten 4.5 lengths (30.22) behind Paw Qwan in a Grade 5 on May 2. Boasts a course and distance PB in a lightning 25.48. Top chance.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 02/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.22 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.7L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 27/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 H | $3,430.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.33 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/6 | 22/04/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,970.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.94 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $2.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.63 | 0:29.52 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
| 3/7 | 09/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.70 | 0:29.55 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/04/2026 | 9 | SPEC | $10,080.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:27.98 | 0:27.75 | 0:27.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $2.90 |
Stats
Comments
Was in the placings last time but prior to that was an impressive winner after leading throughout, scoring by 5 lengths in a Grade 4/5 at this track and recording an exceptional 25.64 over the 460m journey. Rates on top and can find winning form again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.84 | 0:25.53 | 0:25.53 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/7 | 08/05/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.64 | 0:25.64 | 0:25.64 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $1.90 |
| 3/8 | 29/04/2026 | 17 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.39 | 0:25.18 | 0:25.18 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 12/04/2026 | 284 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.31 | 0:19.26 | 0:19.07 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $1.70 |
| 99/1 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Healesville | 300m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 04/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Angle Park | 530m | N/A | 0:33.80 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 47.43L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/07/2025 | 13 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.54 | 0:30.54 | 0:30.14 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 19/06/2025 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:24.72 | 0:24.72 | 0:24.72 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.0L | $1.25 |
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Comments
Drawn the outside box and could be suited with some luck. Goes ok at this track and distance but recent form not good enough, can't enthuse on this occasion.
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 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.54 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.53 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.3L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.98 | 0:25.64 | 0:25.64 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/5 | 01/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.40 | 0:25.87 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 27/04/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.11 | 0:25.11 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 16/04/2026 | 9 | R/A FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $4.60 |