Geelong Race 1 - Betfocus Pace
TALKBABYTALK (3) is in a purple patch of form. Raced parked but toughed out a maiden win at this circuit and distance then again worked but called on all reserves to salute last start at Melton, getting home by a head. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw so could strike again. SHIFFRIN (10) worked and faded last time but had been showing promise prior, coming from this row and filling a minor placing at the previous appearance at Melton. Worth another chance. WOODLEA DIEGO NZ (2) has been thereabouts since a win four back at Melton. Draws to play a role. YNOBE NOVA (7) draws wider but will be fitter and must be considered after she finished runner-up when resuming at Cranbourne.

Driver: Lauren White
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 9th-18.69 beaten 19 m by Caledonian Terra (2:47.80) on May 29 at $14. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 6th-10.15 beaten 14 m by Allgood Vinnie (1:58.90) on May 22 at $14. Can play a greater role this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:00.5 | 7 |
| 19.0L | $14.00 |
| 8/9 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | NR 46 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 14.4L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 12.7L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Lauren White | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $23.00 |
| 9/11 | 15/04/2026 | 6 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 26.9L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Lang | 0 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 14/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | R J Gleeson | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 6th-7.88 beaten 4 m by Caledonian Terra (2:47.80) on May 29 at $3.70. At the start before game effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early speed at Melton beaten 5.5 m by Lenard Ess (2:46.20) on May 15 at $5. Draws well and can be there at the business end.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | NR 46 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 22.3L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/04/2026 | 15 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Ewa Justice | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/12 | 09/04/2026 | 20 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 21.6L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 24.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 15/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albury | 1770m | Good | R S Gregory | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
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Comments
Five-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Melton and this track. Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a head after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Melton (2:44.80) beating Captains Rush in on May 29 at $12 at the bell was 2nd-1.77. Really delivering now and can land the hat trick.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $3.60 |
| 5/10 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 16.6L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 30/04/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/12 | 20/04/2026 | 152 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/11/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/3 | 15/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2200m at Ballarat was 5th-8.57 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Monsieur Flamel (2:41.70) on May 28 at $23. Before that, 6th (Sr1) over 1710m at Ballarat was 6th-8.8 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Treacheroustimes (2:04.40) on May 14 at $34. Should strip fitter again so can feature in the finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 28/05/2026 | 14 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/05/2026 | 245 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $34.00 |
| 2/4 | 09/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 39.9L | $0.00 | |
| 8/11 | 11/09/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 19.7L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 01/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/08/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 21.6L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/08/2025 | 23 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $18.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at Cranbourne, beaten 25 m by Shazza Love (1:55.70) on May 24 at $11. Two runs back 3rd (Fr3) over 2080m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 2nd-4.4 beaten 6 m by Just Pedro (2:32.00) on May 17 at $12. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 25.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/05/2026 | 16 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/05/2026 | 12 | NR 46 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/04/2026 | 52 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $6.50 |
| 9/11 | 26/02/2026 | 89 | NR up to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 20.2L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/11/2025 | 13 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 83.7L | $101.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Taylor Ford | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 6th (Sr1) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 7th-10.55 beaten 14 m by Caledonian Terra (2:47.80) on May 29 at $9.50. Before that 9th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track, at the bell was 9th-14.2 beaten 18 m by Allgood Vinnie (1:58.90) on May 22 at $11. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $9.50 |
| 9/9 | 22/05/2026 | 16 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 18.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/05/2026 | 12 | NR 45 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Darren Pace | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $3.70 |
| 9/12 | 24/04/2026 | 21 | NR 48 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Darren Pace | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/04/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 17.1L | $12.00 |
| 6/11 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 18.1L | $71.00 |
| 2/5 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 12/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Darren Pace | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Cranbourne was 2nd-3.9 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Shazza Love (1:55.70) on May 24 at $81. Fitter so can perform well again.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/05/2026 | 105 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $81.00 |
| 1/4 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | C J Slater | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 08/02/2026 | 13 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 50.4L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 26/01/2026 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Fast | Jason Lee | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $11.00 |
| 10/12 | 11/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 51 | $8,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Fast | Josh Duggan | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 24.2L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/12/2025 | 13 | NR up to 51 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $3.80 |
| 7/10 | 17/12/2025 | 10 | 2-4 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 18.4L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leilani Justice
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he 9th (Sr3) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 21 m by Popcornfriday (2:01.90) on March 28 at $126. Market may prove the best guide.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 30/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 23/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $126.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/03/2026 | 5 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $1.75 |
| 3/9 | 14/03/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 05/03/2026 | 6 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 32.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/12 | 19/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $21.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr4) over 1720m at Melton was 8th-12.55 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Soho Hudson (2:06.10) on May 29 at $19. Before that 8th (Fr2) over 1690m after showing early pace at Kilmore, beaten 35 m by King Saint (2:02.60) on May 21 at $41. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 29/05/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $19.00 |
| 8/12 | 21/05/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 32.6L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/05/2026 | 22 | NR 50 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/04/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 20.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $61.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/04/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 29.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | B G Said | 0 |
| 12.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 23/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2200m after being wide early at Ballarat was 3rd-3.43 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Sportsbou (2:40.30) on May 14 at $2.90. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Sr1) over 1720m at Melton was 6th-16.55 at the bell, beaten 5 m by One Golden Deal (2:02.60) in M on April 24 at $13. Looks to have some promise and can make amends.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 14/05/2026 | 20 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $2.90 |
| 3/12 | 24/04/2026 | 15 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Kate Gath | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 09/04/2026 | 15 | NR 49 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 25/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 17.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at this track was 5th-11.56 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Another Woods (1:55.50) in 4yo+ on May 22 at $31. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 7th (Sr3) over 1720m after being wide early at Melton beaten 4 m by Goodtime Captain (2:06.50) on May 15 at $10. A better run is on the cards.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | 2-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/05/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $10.00 |
| 11/12 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 32.4L | $51.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/04/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/04/2026 | 16 | 2-4 WINs | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Liam Older | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 14.9L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/04/2026 | 8 | 2-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 35.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 16/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herbertson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |