Geelong Race 5 - Evolution Lodge Trot
Manners have let COLTRANE (7) down in his last two starts but he showed what he is capable of when kicking off this campaign with back-to-back wins. Draws wide but if he gets it right he is well up to winning this. STEADY DREAM (2) took advantage of the inside draw when she scored at the latest appearance by 1.3 metres at Melton. Should enjoy a nice run from another favourable starting position so could strike again. BUCKLES FOR BERRY (3) resumes and looks ready to go on the back of three trials. Draws well and her lone win came when fresh at this venue. NIGHT FLIGHT (6) has claims off a win the last time she raced here three back.

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2240m at Melton was 6th-7.32 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Steady Dream (2:51.40) in NR up to 49 on April 24 at $7. At the run before 4th (Fr3) over 2180m after showing early speed at Kilmore was 3rd-3.39 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Paris Jamilla (2:47.00) in NR up to 50 M on April 16 at $21. Can be competitive from this draw.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 24/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | John Caldow | 2:03.1 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:03.3 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $21.00 |
| 10/11 | 10/04/2026 | 11 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 65.4L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/03/2026 | 18 | NR 42 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 38.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/03/2026 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 23.7L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Oliver Kite | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Craig Demmler
Stats
Comments
Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 m (Fr1) at Melton (2:51.40) beating Sonnyboy in NR up to 49 on April 24 at $6 at the bell was 8th-12.02. Draws well so could strike again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Craig Demmler | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:01.8 | 4 |
| 146.9L | $4.60 |
| 7/12 | 10/04/2026 | 21 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Craig Demmler | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 26.1L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Craig Demmler | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Craig Demmler | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 24.9L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.7 | 1 |
| 79.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/4 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | J A Tubbs | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 12 m after showing early speed, (Fr6) at this track (2:02.10) beating Itgetsbetter in MAIDEN on August 29 at $5. Bold showing expected.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 25/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 100L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/12 | 04/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | David Murphy | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/12 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | David Murphy | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Murphy | 2:04.4 | 2 |
| 31.9L | $81.00 |
| 3/12 | 31/10/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | David Murphy | 2:02.2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 3/11 | 26/10/2025 | 16 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | W | David Murphy | 2:03.2 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/10/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Murphy | 2:02.7 | 7 |
| 117.3L | $16.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 8 days ago at Ballarat over 2200m, and two back 7th (Fr3) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 75 m by Dels Destiny (2:44.90) in NR 50 to 55 on April 2 at $34. Not keen.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 30/04/2026 | 28 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.7 | 7 |
| 33.8L | $126.00 |
| 1/5 | 26/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Darryl Douglas | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 74.6L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.8 | 5 |
| 23.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:03.0 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/11 | 05/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:05.6 | 1 |
| 31.6L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 25/02/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:05.1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |

Driver: Chris Romanidis
Stats
Comments
Five-year-old entire (Father Patrick - Gladys Emanuel) making his debut. Finished third at Geelong in a trial on April 20 over 2100m. Placed in a recent trial so worth keeping safe.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Chris Romanidis | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Romanidis | 0 |
| 165.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | A Spiteri | 0 |
| 175L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1609m NR 46 to 51 on April 17. Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr4) over 2200m after showing early speed at Ballarat, at the bell was 3rd-5.6 beaten 19 m by Kamaran (2:44.90) in NR 49 to 53 on April 30 at $26. Contender.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 19.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 23/04/2026 | 6 | 2-4 WINs | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 31.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 10/04/2026 | 11 | 2-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/4 | 05/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 30/03/2026 | 4 | NR 42 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Ewa Justice | 2:04.1 | 3 |
| 23.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 04/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Let down by manners lately. Broke last start 11th (Fr1) over 2100m at this track, well beaten by Prohibited Grace (2:43.90) in NR 52 to 56 on April 17 at $4.20. At the previous start broke when 10th (Sr4) over 1690m at Maryborough well beaten by Karakajack Tooth (2:06.10) in 2-3 WINs on April 10 at $3.20. Up to winning this if he gets it right.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:05.6 | 1 |
| 127.5L | $4.20 |
| 10/11 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | 2-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 131.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 27/03/2026 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $2.00 |
| 1/11 | 19/03/2026 | 86 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.5 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $1.55 |
| 3/8 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Craig Demmler | 0 |
| 17.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 14.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 23/12/2025 | 15 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:05.1 | 1 |
| 28.4L | $1.35 |
| 5/8 | 08/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | James Rattray | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $8.00 |