Geelong Race 8 - Topcat Video Productions (250+ Rank)
DAD'S SURPRISE (3) shapes nicely here coming off a superb 23.89 success at Bendigo over 425m. Hot win latest and looks the one to beat again. PAW CHRISTIE (8) is yet to miss the placings in an excellent record this track and trip which boasts two wins. Missed the frame latest (25.76) when seventh over 450m at Ballarat in a Grade 5. Can feature with the right run. BIT OF POTASH (4) scored two back then drifted back and missed the frame latest finishing a 3.5 lengths 4th at this track (26.27). Has the ability to give this a shake. CINDY CABANG (1) can measure up with the right run.
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Last start finished sixth on June 25 over 460m at Warragul behind Darnum Rain, beaten 9 lengths (27.14) in a Bottom Up - Grade 5. Well placed and among the chances here.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 25/06/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:27.14 | 0:26.45 | 0:25.95 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.9L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.74 | 0:19.58 | 0:19.50 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.77 | 0:19.74 | 0:19.46 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.24 | 0:26.09 | 0:25.66 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/06/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.31 | 0:26.06 | 0:26.06 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.7L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 29/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.70 | 0:19.70 | 0:19.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $1.50 |
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Last start finished fourth over 525m at The Meadows, beaten 6 lengths (30.95) behind Honest Beers in a Grade 5 on June 24. Will find this a little easier. Looks a solid hope.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 24/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.95 | 0:30.50 | 0:29.85 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/06/2026 | 3 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.89 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.45 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.6L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/06/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.55 | 0:25.55 | 0:25.55 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/06/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.31 | 0:26.19 | 0:26.19 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.6L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 06/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 H NP | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.72 | 0:25.35 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.39 | 0:25.74 | 0:25.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.4L | $12.00 |
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Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at Bendigo over 425m in 23.89 last start, beating Heard Your Words. Yet to win but has been in the money two times from four starts off this box. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.89 | 0:23.89 | 0:23.45 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.82 | 0:25.82 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.18 | 0:25.86 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $20.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/05/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.23 | 0:26.00 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $46.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/05/2026 | 26 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.56 | 0:19.19 | 0:18.99 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $81.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.80 | 0:23.29 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
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Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 460m. Last start finished 4th in a Grade 5 on June 16 over 460m at this track behind Angry Chief beaten 3.5 lengths (26.27). Has been around the mark at his last couple and should make his presence felt.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.27 | 0:26.03 | 0:25.70 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 09/06/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.02 | 0:26.02 | 0:25.93 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.2L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 03/06/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,460.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.43 | 0:30.37 | 0:30.10 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 26/05/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.47 | 0:26.44 | 0:26.14 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 7/7 | 18/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 NP | $3,430.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.82 | 0:30.02 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.16 | 0:25.73 | 0:25.73 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.1L | $14.00 |
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Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage eighth last time out over 525m at The Meadows. Not one of the leading chances on this occasion.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 03/06/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $3,460.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.98 | 0:30.27 | 0:30.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/7 | 13/05/2026 | 7 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.28 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | RST WIN H | $4,060.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:36.29 | 0:34.68 | 0:34.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 23.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/04/2026 | 4 | RST WIN | $3,340.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.01 | 0:30.67 | 0:30.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.25 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/04/2026 | 26 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.49 | 0:29.99 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.3L | $8.00 |
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Backs up after finishing 6th on June 24 over 390m at Ballarat in a Grade 5. Prefer in something easier.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 24/06/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.01 | 0:21.84 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.9L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | Group Listed | $22,900.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.45 | 0:27.66 | 0:27.56 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.3L | $81.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 H NP | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.14 | 0:26.14 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 31/05/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.65 | 0:19.44 | 0:18.83 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.48 | 0:22.18 | 0:21.74 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.2L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.99 | 0:25.30 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.0L | $26.00 |
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Strong performance to win by 3.5 lengths at Shepparton over 390m (22.33) beating Starship Atlas in Grade 4/5 on June 18. Has run blistering time here with a 25.73 PB at the distance. Must include if she recaptures that form.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18/06/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.33 | 0:22.33 | 0:22.11 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.7L | $4.80 |
| 7/8 | 09/06/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.73 | 0:23.24 | 0:23.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $3.80 |
| 6/7 | 31/05/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.16 | 0:16.81 | 0:16.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 19/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.88 | 0:27.34 | 0:27.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/05/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.43 | 0:25.43 | 0:25.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.1L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 09/05/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.73 | 0:25.73 | 0:25.73 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
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Won over this track and trip. Latest effort finished 7th in a Grade 5 on June 24 over 450m at Ballarat behind She Likes Beer beaten 6 lengths (25.76). Leading contender.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 24/06/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.76 | 0:25.38 | 0:24.85 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 16/06/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.81 | 0:25.81 | 0:25.81 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/06/2026 | 26 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.94 | 0:24.54 | 0:24.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/05/2026 | 8 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.10 | 0:25.35 | 0:25.35 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/05/2026 | 34 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.90 | 0:25.90 | 0:25.74 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $1.20 |
| 6/7 | 31/03/2026 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.88 | 0:23.17 | 0:22.91 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.3L | $9.00 |
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Disappointed last time but just missed the placings two back over 460m at this track. Happy enough to avoid.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 17/06/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.12 | 0:24.99 | 0:24.99 | N/A | 2 |
| 16.3L | $67.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/06/2026 | 23 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.07 | 0:25.86 | 0:25.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $20.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.11 | 0:26.00 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $20.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/05/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.38 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.53 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/05/2026 | 18 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.05 | 0:25.98 | 0:25.98 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 17/04/2026 | 16 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.34 | 0:25.65 | 0:25.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.0L | $35.00 |
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Has finished fifth at his last couple of starts, most recently at Shepparton over 390m. Cannot enthuse on this occasion.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 22/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.49 | 0:22.14 | 0:21.66 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/06/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.66 | 0:22.24 | 0:21.80 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 04/06/2026 | 33 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.73 | 0:22.69 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.80 | 0:25.29 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.91 | 0:23.53 | 0:22.95 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $3.90 |