Geelong Race 3 - Sportsbet (1-4 Wins) Ht2
AUTUMN POPPY (3) drew the inside and won last time at this track and distance (22.47) after forging to the front and leading throughout, scoring by 6 lengths. Expected to go close again. CRACKERJACK GUS (5) is a talented type who boasts a strong winning strike-rate at this distance. Has quickly put himself into the picture to win the last couple of runs. Last start won Horsham in a handy 23.21 beating Cucuzza. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card in scoring last start. In sparkling form and looks the one to beat again. PAW OLENA (1) boasts a strong record this journey with two wins and two minors from five tries. Recorded a 0.6 lengths win (25.99) in a Bottom Up - Restricted Win last time at Warrnambool. Among the main chances. WEBLEC RACHAEL (2) can sneak into the finish.
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Strong performance after tracking the speed to win by 0.6 lengths at Warrnambool over 450m (25.99) beating Eventful Dash in Bottom Up - Restricted Win on September 21. Can make it two on the bounce.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 21/09/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.99 | 0:25.99 | 0:25.81 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.6L | $1.40 |
| 4/8 | 16/09/2026 | 5 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.97 | 0:24.56 | 0:24.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.9L | $5.30 |
| 5/8 | 11/09/2026 | 11 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.87 | 0:26.22 | 0:26.11 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/6 | 31/08/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.93 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/08/2026 | 6 | MDN | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.67 | 0:25.67 | 0:25.31 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 20/08/2026 | 6 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.36 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $2.60 |
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Did a good job on debut at Ballarat to win by 3.5 lengths in 25.75, beating Snaps. Last start finished 5th over 450m at Ballarat beaten 6 lengths (25.90) behind Paw Nilbert in a Mix 6/7 on September 16. Racing well and has to be included.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.90 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $16.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/09/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.75 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
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Last start winner at this track over this distance running a time of 22.47. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last time. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18/09/2026 | 12 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.47 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/09/2026 | - | MDN H | $2,540.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.44 | 0:16.88 | 0:16.38 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $41.00 |
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Did a good job two starts back at Horsham to win by 2.75 lengths in 27.63, beating Naringal Lad. Last start finished 5th in a Grade 5 on September 11 over 400m at this track behind How Awesome beaten 2.75 lengths (23.09). Likely to struggle this time.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 11/09/2026 | 66 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.09 | 0:22.90 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/07/2026 | 10 | MX 6/7 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.63 | 0:27.63 | 0:27.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $2.10 |
| 5/8 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.71 | 0:30.40 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/06/2026 | 8 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.70 | 0:30.04 | 0:29.92 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2026 | 8 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.97 | 0:25.65 | 0:25.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.83 | 0:25.56 | 0:25.52 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $1.85 |
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Was a dominant winner after leading making it three on end at Horsham over 410m (23.21). Has the ability and looks a key chance again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 19/09/2026 | 95 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.21 | 0:23.21 | 0:23.03 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.7L | $1.60 |
| 1/6 | 16/06/2026 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.48 | 0:22.48 | 0:22.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 10/06/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:21.92 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.8L | $3.20 |
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Found the going tougher last start when second over 390m at Warrnambool. That followed a win two back in 22.53 beating Reg over 390m at Warrnambool. Tempted to look elsewhere.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 FIN | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.37 | 0:22.17 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 10/09/2026 | 6 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.53 | 0:22.53 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.14 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $3.80 |
| 6/8 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.07 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.32 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.37 | 0:22.17 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:19.98 | 0:19.98 | 0:19.98 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.7L | $4.20 |
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Solid performance to win by half a length at Healesville over 300m (16.62) beating Hijack in Grade 5 on September 20. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.62 | 0:16.62 | 0:16.45 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 4/8 | 13/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.50 | 0:19.17 | 0:19.10 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.08 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 28/08/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 FIN | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.29 | 0:19.23 | 0:19.02 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 23/08/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.20 | 0:19.20 | 0:19.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 16/08/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.57 | 0:19.57 | 0:18.86 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.0L | $1.70 |
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Good win last start as odds-on favourite by 3.5 lengths over 390m at Warrnambool in a handy 22.08, beating Brother Bub. Has ability and can run well.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 21/09/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.08 | 0:22.08 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.4L | $1.40 |
| 6/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 FIN | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.17 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/09/2026 | 10 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.53 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/08/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.83 | 0:25.31 | 0:25.31 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.32 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.04 | 0:23.25 | 0:23.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.4L | $8.50 |