Geelong Race 2 - Hoyts Food Mdn Trot
KEAYANG ZIA (1) has been good from wider barriers in her two starts so far, beaten only 1.3m into second on debut at Ballarat before a solid fourth last start at Terang. Likely to get the favours from the inside draw so she will be hard to beat. LEZAMA (5) has made mistakes in both starts off a spell but still managed a third at Kilmore last week. Fitter so can play a role if she gets it right. ISLAND RUBEE (3) draws well and has done enough at her last couple to think she can get into the top-three here. MAJESTIC PHILLY NZ (2) hasn't raced for 22 months but was readied with a series of decent trials. Draws well so watch the betting.

Driver: Antti Ruokonen
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 2180m at Terang was 5th-8.4 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Keayang Marcus (2:51.60) on July 12 at $7.50. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1710m at Ballarat was 2nd-1.31 at the bell, beaten 1.3 m by Pique (2:10.30) on July 9 at $1.55. The ace draw gives her every chance to find the winners' list.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 12/07/2026 | 3 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Paddy Lee | 2:06.7 | 6 |
| 13.4L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:02.6 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $1.55 |
| 2/3 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 06/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | J P Lee | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Fred Spiteri
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Resuming after 22 months off the scene. Ran only once last preparation running when well beaten into sixth behind Aldebaran Yahtzee at Canberra over 1770m on September 23 2024 at $71. Draws well so could be in the finish.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 11/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Fred Spiteri | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 27/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Fred Spiteri | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 23/09/2024 | 112 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | G A Forrest | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 79.9L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/06/2024 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | G A Forrest | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 56.2L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/05/2024 | 15 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | G A Forrest | 2:03.7 | 2 |
| 48.7L | $71.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/05/2024 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | G A Forrest | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 23.6L | $71.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/05/2024 | - | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | G A Forrest | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 247.2L | $61.00 |

Driver: Rory Coverdale
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Last start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr3) over 2180m after showing early pace at Terang, beaten 22 m by Keayang Marcus (2:51.60) on July 12 at $81. At the run before 5th (Fr1) over 1710m at Ballarat was 3rd-4.73 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Pique (2:10.30) on July 9 at $26. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 12/07/2026 | 3 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:06.7 | 3 |
| 22.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/07/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 27/06/2026 | 2 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 320.9L | $151.00 |
| 7/12 | 25/06/2026 | 38 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:05.0 | 3 |
| 34.7L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/05/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:06.2 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/04/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:08.2 | 5 |
| 100.0L | $14.00 |
| 2/2 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jack Barton | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
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Last start was well beaten after breaking at Ballarat on July 9. Two runs back 8th (Fr4) over 2100m at this track, beaten 35 m by The Fiery Sunset (2:42.20) on July 3 at $61. This looks far too tough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 09/07/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:02.6 | 6 |
| 28.7L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/07/2026 | 22 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:04.3 | 4 |
| 37.2L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/06/2026 | 20 | NR 44 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 22/05/2026 | 29 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 26.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/11 | 23/04/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 22.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/12 | 09/04/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:05.2 | 4 |
| 32.7L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 28/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
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Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Kickabarrel at Maryborough over 2190m on June 29 at $21. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Just Me And You at Kilmore over 2180m on July 8 at $15. Can progress further third up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 08/07/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:06.8 | 7 |
| 23.2L | $15.00 |
| 5/11 | 29/06/2026 | 188 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:03.9 | 1 |
| 24.1L | $21.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 13/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/12 | 23/12/2025 | 40 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:05.1 | 4 |
| 21.7L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/11/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | David Murphy | 2:02.4 | 2 |
| 269.6L | $126.00 |
| 11/12 | 31/10/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | David Murphy | 2:05.2 | 6 |
| 163.2L | $8.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/10/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:03.7 | 2 |
| 124.6L | $7.50 |

Driver: John Caldow
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Second up after running took no part at Cranbourne on June 28 over 1609m. This looks out of her reach.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 11/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Tyrone Abela | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 19.7L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 28/06/2026 | 236 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 2:02.3 | 6 |
| 430.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/11/2025 | 37 | NR 46 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:03.7 | 3 |
| 313.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/09/2025 | 84 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 128.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/07/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:04.2 | 3 |
| 93.4L | $13.00 |

Driver: Shane Taylor
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Last start 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at Cranbourne beaten 30 m by Miss Kommunication (2:02.30) on June 28 at $81. Two runs back 7th (Fr7) over 1790m at Warragul, well beaten by Mista Walker (2:15.60) on June 8 at $61. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/06/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Shane Taylor | 2:02.3 | 7 |
| 28.2L | $81.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Shane Taylor | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 13/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Shane Taylor | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 08/06/2026 | 811 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Shane Taylor | 2:01.9 | 7 |
| 126.1L | $61.00 |
| 9/9 | 19/03/2024 | 8 | NR up to 56 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | G W Mcelhinney | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 61.8L | $71.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/03/2024 | 481 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | G W Mcelhinney | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/11/2022 | 6 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | M M Burnett | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 180.7L | $8.00 | |
| 6/8 | 10/11/2022 | 13 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | M M Burnett | 2:05.1 | 5 |
| 35.8L | $8.00 |