Geelong Race 5 - Evolution Lodge Mcnamara Memorial Geelong Trotters Cup
GOTFEELINGSYOUKNOW (6) was last seen when a brave fourth to superstar Keayang Zahara in a Great Southern Star heat. He had been racing well in some good company prior including a third in the Shepparton Cup and fourth in the Kilmore Cup. Runner-up to good mare Jilliby Ballerini the last time he attempted a standing start. Finds a winnable assignment. IMPERIAL MONARCH NZ (8) has chased Keayang Zahara in Group 1 races in his last two assignments, finishing a brave fourth in the Grand Prix last time after a midfield finish in the Great Southern Star. He'll enjoy the class drop. ALDEBARAN ACRUX (9) has improved with each start this time in and comes off a last-start fourth at Group Three level at Melton two weeks ago. Should be hitting peak fitness. MORE WANTED (7) was strong in a last-start win by a nose in the Ararat Cup and starts 10m closer in the handicap. Respect.

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr6) over 2240m after showing early speed and racing wide at Melton was 5th-5.36 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Kyvalley Jetstream (2:47.00) in NR 50 to 55 on March 6 at $26. Two runs back 2nd (Fr6) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 3rd-6.93 beaten 3 m by Quake Proof (2:06.50) in NR up to 54 on February 28 at $15. This looks a tough task.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 06/03/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 54 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $15.00 |
| 3/11 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $13.00 |
| 10/11 | 05/02/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 25.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/01/2026 | 21 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Fast | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.8 | 0 |
| 3.2L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 05/01/2026 | 17 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:02.9 | 0 |
| 10.2L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 11/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 27/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Whittle
Stats
Comments
Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following February 19 run. Last start won by 1.2 m (30m Fr1) at Ararat (2:51.10) beating Ataboy Charlie in No NR on February 27 at $3.90 at the bell was leading 1.1. This race will be harder than that win. Not keen against this field.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2165m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:05.5 | 0 |
| 1.2L | $3.90 |
| 5/11 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $7.00 |
| 5/11 | 05/02/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/01/2026 | 8 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 21.9L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/01/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $101.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 29.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Matthew Whittle | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Matthew Whittle | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (20m Fr1) over 2570m at Ararat was 6th-10.9 at the bell, beaten 11 m by More Wanted (3:17.90) in No NR on February 27 at $12. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (30m Fr3) over 2660m at Kilmore, at the bell was 4th-7.72 beaten 6 m by Im Above The Law (3:26.70) in NR 55 or better on February 12 at $6.50. First four hope.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2570m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:03.0 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/02/2026 | 18 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2660m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:05.1 | 0 |
| 6.7L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 25/01/2026 | 9 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2955m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:07.1 | 0 |
| 2.9L | $4.60 |
| 6/9 | 16/01/2026 | 41 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 14.7L | $7.00 |
| 9/12 | 06/12/2025 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 17.7L | $15.00 |
| 2/10 | 30/11/2025 | 21 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Stawell | 2600m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:05.4 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 08/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr5) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 30 m by Keayang Zahara (2:41.00) in G1 No NR on February 28 at $61. At the start before was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr2) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 4th-6.73 beaten 10 m by Remus Phoenix (2:46.30) in NR up to 90 on February 21 at $126. Down in grade so is a first four hope.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 31.8L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 21.5L | $151.00 |
| 10/12 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 46.8L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 55.5L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 51.7L | $151.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 17.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Fair run when beaten by 6 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Jungle Eyes at Goulburn over 2240m in a NR up to 80 on February 1 at $1.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.1 m finishing third behind More Wanted at Ararat over 2570m in a No NR on February 27 at $12. Can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 27/02/2026 | 26 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2570m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:03.0 | 0 |
| 1.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/02/2026 | 22 | NR up to 80 | $15,300.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 2:03.4 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $1.90 |
| 7/11 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 25.1L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $31.00 |
| 10/12 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 188.3L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ross Payne
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 12 m by Keayang Zahara (2:06.30) in No NR on February 14 at $101. Before that, 4th (Sr3) over 2180m at Kilmore was 4th-8.8 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Jilliby Ballerini (2:39.60) in G2 No NR on February 7 at $81. Racing well in good company so has strong claims.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $101.00 |
| 4/12 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $81.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Shepparton | 2690m | Fast | Ross Payne | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $7.50 |
| 1/2 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 21.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start by a nose as favourite (20m Fr2) at Ararat (3:17.90) beating Avant Guard in No NR on February 27 at $4.40 at the bell was 3rd-1.8. Can go back-to-back without surprising.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 27/02/2026 | 6 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2570m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:03.0 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/11 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $19.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/11 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.1 | 7 |
| 22.6L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 08/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr7) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 25 m by Keayang Zahara (2:41.00) in G1 No NR on February 28 at $71. Before that, 6th (Sr2) over 1720m at Melton beaten 25 m by Keayang Zahara (2:02.10) in G1 No NR on February 14 at $126. Drops in grade from Group 1 level so can measure right up.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 26.1L | $71.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $41.00 |
| 2/3 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 46.0L | $126.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/01/2026 | 147 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 21.9L | $23.00 |
| 2/3 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1720m at Melton was 3rd-6.87 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Rockinwithattitude (2:02.70) in G3 No NR M on February 28 at $61. Before that, 6th (Fr3) over 1720m at Melton beaten 17 m by Keayang Zahara (2:06.30) in No NR on February 14 at $101. Can progress further.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 17.2L | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $101.00 |
| 11/12 | 07/02/2026 | 203 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 51.3L | $81.00 |
| 1/2 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 30.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 19/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $2.40 |
| 10/11 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 33.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/12 | 05/07/2025 | 21 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |