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Geelong Race 5 - Sportsbet Final (1-4 Wins)

TASTE (3) slotted in just off the lead from the wide box before lifting strongly to score (26.05) at this track in Restricted WIN H over 460m. Makes plenty of appeal on the back of that last-start win. KIWI FRED (5) has been racing well lately, making it two on end when saluting at this track last time over 460m in (26.02). Winner at his latest appearance in one of the quickest times on the card. Leading player again. PURE SILK (8) broke from the inside draw and filled a minor placing last start, beaten only 0.6 lengths (26.06) behind KIWI FRED at this track. Didn't win last time but still ran one of the quickest times on the card. Bold showing expected. GROOT BALE (1) is a last-start placegetter at this track and distance - should be thereabouts.

Race Time:10:30 AM

Friday, August 7, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Cloudy

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:460m

Groot Bale (1)533141173

Trainer: Daniel Gibbons (Avalon)12 mths 9: 3-0-3

1 yo Black Dog

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: KELSEY BALE (AUS)

Stats

Career9: 3-0-3

Win %33.33%

Place %66.67%

Prize Money$8,505.00

Comments

Finished third last start (26.09) over 460m at this track. Gets the rails draw this time. One of the better hopes.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/6	31/07/2026	8	RST WIN H	$2,930.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.09	0:26.02	0:26.01	N/A	4	1. Kiwi Fred 2. Pure Silk 3. Groot Bale	1.0L	$5.00
7/7	23/07/2026	7	MX 6/7 FIN	$11,030.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:26.68	0:25.50	0:25.34	N/A	4	1. Kiwi Fred 2. Cruise Commander 3. Gamora Bale	17.0L	$4.60
1/6	16/07/2026	9	MX 6/7 H	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.55	0:25.55	0:25.38	N/A	2	1. Groot Bale 2. Inga Noah 3. Pygmy Puff	3.7L	$1.20
1/7	07/07/2026	7	GR 7	$2,930.00	Horsham	410m	0:23.26	0:23.26	0:22.91	N/A	2	1. Groot Bale 2. Paw Lonnie 3. Funky Kong	1.0L	$1.30
4/8	30/06/2026	4	MDN FIN	$14,730.00	Horsham	410m	0:23.56	0:23.20	0:23.03	N/A	2	1. Pure Silk 2. Mepunga Willow 3. Erase And Rewind	5.1L	$4.20
1/7	26/06/2026	14	MDN H	$2,540.00	Horsham	410m	0:23.25	0:23.25	0:23.07	N/A	6	1. Groot Bale 2. Erase And Rewind 3. Black Sequence	4.6L	$2.20

Paw Dippy (2)5432615242

Trainer: Daniel Gibbons (Avalon)12 mths 13: 2-3-1

2 yo RED/BDL Bitch

Sire: ORSON ALLEN (AUS)

Dam: HADARAH BALE (AUS)

Stats

Career13: 2-3-1

Win %15.38%

Place %46.15%

Prize Money$4,280.00

Comments

Good effort at double-figure odds last time when second (26.15) over 460m at this track. Drawn close to the inside. Deserves respect.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/6	31/07/2026	7	RST WIN H	$2,930.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.15	0:26.05	0:26.01	N/A	2	1. Taste 2. Paw Dippy 3. Gamora Bale	1.4L	$34.00
4/8	24/07/2026	6	MX 6/7	$2,930.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.71	0:26.05	0:25.52	N/A	4	1. Holmes 2. Canya Keep Up 3. Georgina Rose	9.4L	$14.00
2/8	18/07/2026	9	T3 RSTW	$1,530.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.70	0:25.68	0:25.55	N/A	5	1. Yondu Bale 2. Paw Dippy 3. Trenton's Creed	0.5L	$2.60
5/8	09/07/2026	5	RST WIN	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.91	0:25.12	0:24.91	N/A	7	1. No Stop Signs 2. Paddy's Way 3. Paw Georgie	11.2L	$16.00
1/7	04/07/2026	4	T3 RSTW	$1,530.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.11	0:26.11	0:25.93	N/A	8	1. Paw Dippy 2. Punitive 3. Claretown Darcy	2.8L	$2.40
6/7	30/06/2026	8	Rank Limit - Grade 7	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.13	0:22.71	0:22.58	N/A	5	1. Paw Nascent 2. Maximum Sunny 3. Paw Lonnie	6.3L	$21.00

Taste (3)3461143361

Trainer: Mark Filomeno (Craigieburn)12 mths 23: 5-2-6

2 yo BDL Bitch

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: UNQUESTIONED (AUS)

Stats

Career23: 5-2-6

Win %21.74%

Place %56.52%

Prize Money$13,215.00

Comments

Strong performance after tracking the speed to win by 1.4 lengths at this track over 460m (26.05) beating Paw Dippy in Restricted WIN H on July 31. Makes plenty of appeal. Go close again.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/6	31/07/2026	5	RST WIN H	$2,930.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.05	0:26.05	0:26.01	N/A	7	1. Taste 2. Paw Dippy 3. Gamora Bale	1.4L	$2.90
6/8	26/07/2026	2	GR 5 FIN	$3,360.00	Healesville	350m	0:19.55	0:19.15	0:19.04	N/A	5	1. Devington 2. Reality Secret 3. Lilly Zoom	6.0L	$27.00
3/8	24/07/2026	5	GR 5	$2,930.00	Geelong	460m	0:25.94	0:25.78	0:25.52	N/A	3	1. Upended 2. Perfectly 3. Taste	2.5L	$12.00
3/8	19/07/2026	11	GR 5 H	$2,930.00	Healesville	350m	0:19.48	0:19.32	0:19.20	N/A	5	1. Reality Secret 2. Lilly Zoom 3. Taste	2.5L	$13.00
4/6	08/07/2026	21	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.59	0:30.25	0:29.43	N/A	5	1. Zipping Columbus 2. Wizard Watson 3. Mother Georgia	4.9L	$27.00
1/8	17/06/2026	7	GR 5	$3,460.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.05	0:30.05	0:29.77	N/A	5	1. Taste 2. Koda 3. Socialism	7.3L	$12.00

Paw Urla (4)6213511434

Trainer: Mark Delbridge (Balliang)12 mths 11: 3-2-2

1 yo Black Bitch

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: LOXTON BALE (AUS)

Stats

Career11: 3-2-2

Win %27.27%

Place %63.64%

Prize Money$7,370.00

Comments

Last start finished fourth over 460m at this track, beaten 5 lengths (26.39) behind Taste in a Restricted WIN H on July 31. Others hold stronger claims.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/6	31/07/2026	8	RST WIN H	$2,930.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.39	0:26.05	0:26.01	N/A	4	1. Taste 2. Paw Dippy 3. Gamora Bale	4.9L	$5.00
3/8	23/07/2026	3	GR 5	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.75	0:25.50	0:25.34	N/A	5	1. Surprise Star 2. Moraine Koby 3. Paw Urla	3.8L	$4.20
4/8	20/07/2026	6	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	450m	0:25.72	0:25.63	0:25.26	N/A	5	1. Paw Elodee 2. Hartland Axel 3. Hartland Willow	1.3L	$6.50
1/6	14/07/2026	6	GR 6	$2,930.00	Horsham	410m	0:23.51	0:23.51	0:23.22	N/A	2	1. Paw Urla 2. Paw Kacey 3. Red Nose	3.0L	$2.50
1/8	08/07/2026	7	MX 6/7	$2,930.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.39	0:25.39	0:25.17	N/A	5	1. Paw Urla 2. Quest For Buzz 3. Gamora Bale	0.5L	$5.00
5/7	01/07/2026	7	MX 6/7 FIN	$3,360.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.86	0:25.44	0:25.22	N/A	1	1. Promote Tilly 2. Quest For Buzz 3. Kiwi Fred	6.3L	$6.00

Kiwi Fred (5)4425233311

Trainer: David Geall (Lara)12 mths 24: 4-3-4

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: DROOPYS JET (AUS)

Dam: LALA KIWI (AUS)

Stats

Career24: 4-3-4

Win %16.67%

Place %45.83%

Prize Money$16,600.00

Comments

Won again in an impressive display after box seating recording back-to-back wins at this track over 460m (26.02). Key chance and should go close again.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/6	31/07/2026	8	RST WIN H	$2,930.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.02	0:26.02	0:26.01	N/A	7	1. Kiwi Fred 2. Pure Silk 3. Groot Bale	0.6L	$3.80
1/7	23/07/2026	7	MX 6/7 FIN	$11,030.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.50	0:25.50	0:25.34	N/A	1	1. Kiwi Fred 2. Cruise Commander 3. Gamora Bale	3.0L	$5.50
3/7	16/07/2026	7	MX 6/7 H	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.46	0:25.38	0:25.38	N/A	4	1. Pure Silk 2. Aston Missile 3. Kiwi Fred	1.2L	$11.00
3/6	09/07/2026	8	MX 6/7	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.05	0:29.93	0:29.49	N/A	3	1. Mepunga Gypsy 2. Precious Robe 3. Kiwi Fred	1.8L	$4.80
3/7	01/07/2026	7	MX 6/7 FIN	$3,360.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.57	0:25.44	0:25.22	N/A	8	1. Promote Tilly 2. Quest For Buzz 3. Kiwi Fred	2.0L	$6.50
2/7	24/06/2026	7	MX 6/7 H	$2,930.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.51	0:25.32	0:24.85	N/A	6	1. Gamora Bale 2. Kiwi Fred 3. Paw Nilbert	2.8L	$3.80

Gamora Bale (6)521173133

Trainer: Daniel Gibbons (Avalon)12 mths 9: 3-1-3

1 yo FWN Bitch

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: KELSEY BALE (AUS)

Stats

Career9: 3-1-3

Win %33.33%

Place %77.78%

Prize Money$7,850.00

Comments

Form has been good with a placing two starts ago and a win three runs back. Last time out finished 3rd over 460m at this track beaten 3 lengths (26.27) behind Taste in a Restricted WIN H on July 31. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/6	31/07/2026	8	RST WIN H	$2,930.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.27	0:26.05	0:26.01	N/A	8	1. Taste 2. Paw Dippy 3. Gamora Bale	3.1L	$2.50
3/7	23/07/2026	7	MX 6/7 FIN	$11,030.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.77	0:25.50	0:25.34	N/A	7	1. Kiwi Fred 2. Cruise Commander 3. Gamora Bale	4.0L	$5.00
1/7	16/07/2026	8	MX 6/7 H	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.54	0:25.54	0:25.38	N/A	8	1. Gamora Bale 2. Tandanya 3. Cruise Commander	0.4L	$8.50
3/8	08/07/2026	7	MX 6/7	$2,930.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.44	0:25.39	0:25.17	N/A	6	1. Paw Urla 2. Quest For Buzz 3. Gamora Bale	0.7L	$2.80
7/7	01/07/2026	7	MX 6/7 FIN	$3,360.00	Ballarat	450m	0:26.22	0:25.44	0:25.22	N/A	3	1. Promote Tilly 2. Quest For Buzz 3. Kiwi Fred	11.3L	$4.20
1/7	24/06/2026	5	MX 6/7 H	$2,930.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.32	0:25.32	0:24.85	N/A	1	1. Gamora Bale 2. Kiwi Fred 3. Paw Nilbert	2.8L	$2.50

Geraldton Crew (7)1115444474

Trainer: Louie Bicchieri (Fawkner)12 mths 13: 3-1-0

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: MY REDEEMER (AUS)

Dam: FLOREY BALE (AUS)

Stats

Career13: 3-1-0

Win %23.08%

Place %30.77%

Prize Money$5,400.00

Comments

At the last outing finished 4th over 460m at this track beaten 4.5 lengths (26.34) behind Kiwi Fred in a Restricted WIN H on July 31. Capable of a good showing.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/6	31/07/2026	7	RST WIN H	$2,930.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.34	0:26.02	0:26.01	N/A	2	1. Kiwi Fred 2. Pure Silk 3. Groot Bale	4.5L	$14.00
7/8	24/07/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.36	0:25.52	0:25.52	N/A	3	1. Canya Talk Now 2. Barooga Jim 3. Idyllic James	12.0L	$71.00
4/8	17/07/2026	9	GR 5	$2,930.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.07	0:25.60	0:25.53	N/A	6	1. Impetuously 2. Moraine Koby 3. Sweet Jordie	6.8L	$61.00
4/6	08/07/2026	11	GR 5	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.91	0:30.56	0:29.43	N/A	5	1. Devington 2. Reel Infrared 3. Remus Lupin	5.0L	$17.00
4/8	27/06/2026	5	R/A FIN	$9,060.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.76	0:30.07	0:29.71	N/A	6	1. Ripper Rae 2. Steal The Stage 3. Zipping Koster	10.0L	$91.00
4/8	22/06/2026	7	RST WIN H	$2,930.00	Shepparton	450m	0:25.63	0:25.32	0:24.99	N/A	8	1. Absolute Rupee 2. Kris Bar Imogen 3. Zipping Koster	4.3L	$26.00

Pure Silk (8)11142

Trainer: Nicholas Britton (Anakie)12 mths 5: 3-1-0

1 yo Black Bitch

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: SILKEN (AUS)

Stats

Career5: 3-1-0

Win %60.00%

Place %80.00%

Prize Money$14,305.00

Comments

Well supported last time and rocketed out of the boxes with a strong early sectional but had to settle for the minor money, finishing a 0.6 lengths second (26.06) over 460m at this track. Found one better last time. Well placed and worth following up.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/6	31/07/2026	8	RST WIN H	$2,930.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.06	0:26.02	0:26.01	N/A	1	1. Kiwi Fred 2. Pure Silk 3. Groot Bale	0.6L	$1.70
4/7	23/07/2026	7	MX 6/7 FIN	$11,030.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.80	0:25.50	0:25.34	N/A	3	1. Kiwi Fred 2. Cruise Commander 3. Gamora Bale	4.3L	$3.00
1/7	16/07/2026	16	MX 6/7 H	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.38	0:25.38	0:25.38	N/A	6	1. Pure Silk 2. Aston Missile 3. Kiwi Fred	0.7L	$3.70
1/8	30/06/2026	4	MDN FIN	$14,730.00	Horsham	410m	0:23.20	0:23.20	0:23.03	N/A	6	1. Pure Silk 2. Mepunga Willow 3. Erase And Rewind	1.4L	$8.00
1/7	26/06/2026	-	MDN H	$2,540.00	Horsham	410m	0:23.45	0:23.45	0:23.07	N/A	3	1. Pure Silk 2. Diligence 3. Raven's Call	2.7L	$2.70

Little Bont (9)5561263557

Trainer: Peter Byrne (Koroit)12 mths 24: 3-3-4

2 yo W/BDL Dog

Sire: MY REDEEMER (AUS)

Dam: MEPUNGA STELLAR (AUS)

Stats

Career24: 3-3-4

Win %12.50%

Place %41.67%

Prize Money$10,530.00

Comments

Has finished fifth at his last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 460m. Others make more appeal.

Last Starts 0 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	06/08/2026	6	GR 5	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:26.26	0:25.74	0:25.49	N/A	3	1. Star Rebel 2. Zipping Smee 3. Did So	7.5L	$12.00
5/6	31/07/2026	8	RST WIN H	$2,930.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.84	0:26.05	0:26.01	N/A	1	1. Taste 2. Paw Dippy 3. Gamora Bale	11.3L	$21.00
5/8	23/07/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:26.19	0:25.50	0:25.34	N/A	4	1. Surprise Star 2. Moraine Koby 3. Paw Urla	10.0L	$14.00
3/7	16/07/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.85	0:25.47	0:25.38	N/A	6	1. Disparage 2. Bush Big Show 3. Little Bont	5.5L	$10.00
6/8	09/07/2026	5	RST WIN	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.99	0:25.12	0:24.91	N/A	6	1. No Stop Signs 2. Paddy's Way 3. Paw Georgie	12.4L	$6.00
2/8	04/07/2026	9	GR 5	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.62	0:30.17	0:29.74	N/A	2	1. Meaningful 2. Little Bont 3. Jill's Fantasy	6.5L	$2.60
1/8	25/06/2026	8	MX 6/7	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.62	0:25.62	0:25.41	N/A	3	1. Little Bont 2. Paddy's Way 3. Beanie Thief	2.0L	$2.90

Paw Nessy (10)165632415

Trainer: Daniel Gibbons (Avalon)12 mths 9: 2-1-1

1 yo BDL Bitch

Sire: YOZO BALE (AUS)

Dam: ARATUZA BALE (AUS)

Stats

Career9: 2-1-1

Win %22.22%

Place %44.44%

Prize Money$3,210.00

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at Warrnambool to win by 7 lengths in 22.28, beating Bonfiglio. Last start finished 5th over 460m at this track beaten 15 lengths (27.08) behind Kiwi Fred in a Restricted WIN H on July 31. Others read better.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/6	31/07/2026	4	RST WIN H	$2,930.00	Geelong	460m	0:27.08	0:26.02	0:26.01	N/A	8	1. Kiwi Fred 2. Pure Silk 3. Groot Bale	15.1L	$15.00
1/6	27/07/2026	6	Bottom Up - Grade 7	$1,530.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:22.28	0:22.28	0:22.18	N/A	4	1. Paw Nessy 2. Bonfiglio 3. Ocean Amanda	7.3L	$1.10
4/8	21/07/2026	7	Rank Limit - Restricted Win	$1,530.00	Geelong	460m	0:26.17	0:25.82	0:25.82	N/A	6	1. Aston Grandeur 2. Cruisin' Poppy 3. Sonia's Shark	5.0L	$2.50
2/8	14/07/2026	8	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.73	0:22.56	0:22.56	N/A	8	1. Azzurro Wren 2. Paw Nessy 3. Miss Duddles	2.5L	$1.80
3/8	06/07/2026	5	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,530.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.56	0:25.46	0:25.46	N/A	2	1. Aston Cosmic 2. Paw Xhani 3. Paw Nessy	1.5L	$2.10
6/7	01/07/2026	7	MX 6/7 FIN	$3,360.00	Ballarat	450m	0:26.06	0:25.44	0:25.22	N/A	4	1. Promote Tilly 2. Quest For Buzz 3. Kiwi Fred	9.0L	$14.00