Geelong Race 1 - Betfocus Pace
HITTHEROADJACK NZ (1) had enough speed to lead from a wider barrier when he cruised home by more than 11m at Melton last week. The ace draw could see him go back to back. BLAKE BOLAC (5) came from this barrier to score here fresh. Has won three of five previous second-up attempts so could go on with it. MY UNCLE STAN (3) didn't miss by much when runner-up at Melton last week. His record at this circuit stands at two wins and a placing from four tries including a win from wider two back. Last-start Melton winner ROYAL APPOINTMENT (8) draws for a trail and is in form. CLYMENUS NZ (4) draws lower than last start and was racing consistently prior.

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
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Comments
Last start won by 11 m when quickly away, (Fr5) at Melton (2:40.10) beating Mitzi Said in on September 25 at $17 at the bell was leading 2.8. Drawn well so can deliver again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 25/09/2026 | 6 | NMWL6M (NR80) | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 85 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 17.6L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/09/2026 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/08/2026 | 6 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 7 |
| 8.6L | $9.50 | |
| 4/7 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 77 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $18.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 10.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr4) over 2190m after showing early speed at Mildura was 2nd-0.94 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Hot Deal (2:42.60) on September 18 at $2.10. Before that was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr3) over 2100m at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.46 beaten 13 m by Ata Rangi (2:31.70) on September 11 at $34. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 18.9L | $2.10 |
| 6/7 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 13.4L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/09/2026 | 6 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Shane Hallcroft | 1:50.8 | 2 |
| 30.2L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $71.00 |
| 11/12 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 30.3L | $101.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | NR 78 to 89 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 23.9L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J R Kershaw | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 21/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P McCarthy | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
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Comments
Last start game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton, at the bell was 3rd-4.39 beaten a head by Royal Appointment (2:01.50) on September 26 at $14. Two runs back was well back before the turn; won when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at this track (2:31.10) beating Mitzi Said in on September 11 at $3.50 at the bell was 5th-6.53. Draws well and is a strong chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 26/09/2026 | 15 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $14.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/09/2026 | 13 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 0.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/10 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:54.3 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | NR 78 to 89 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 272.4L | $26.00 |
| 2/11 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:52.3 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 77 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/3 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 1720m at Melton was 10th-12.74 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Royal Appointment (2:01.50) on September 26 at $34. At the start before game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 3rd-2.53 beaten 5 m by Isolation (2:39.30) on September 19 at $4.60. Draws lower so can bounce back.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 85 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 11/09/2026 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/08/2026 | 8 | NR 67 to 77 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | E J Tormey | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 22/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
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Comments
Last start won as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at this track (2:31.10) beating Mitzi Said in on September 11 at $3 at the bell was 4th-2.5. Fitter and could strike again.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 11/09/2026 | 125 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 0.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/4 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $11.00 |
| 9/12 | 18/04/2026 | 42 | NR 78 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $71.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $11.00 |
| 8/12 | 21/02/2026 | 17 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 23.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Comments
Been racing consistently with 3 consecutive minor placings. Fair effort last start was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr7) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 5th-6.47 beaten 10 m by Isolation (2:39.30) on September 19 at $5. Will find this a lot tougher.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 19/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 85 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.4 | 7 |
| 10.7L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/09/2026 | 20 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $4.33 |
| 3/4 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | NR 78 to 89 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 27.3L | $51.00 |
| 10/11 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:51.9 | 4 |
| 25.5L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/07/2026 | 28 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | R Bartley | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
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Comments
Last start 9th (Sr3) over 2240m at Melton was 7th-14.32 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Fox Dan (2:36.40) in 4yo G2 on September 19 at $81. At the start before solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 2180m after showing early pace at Kilmore, at the bell was 5th-9.21 beaten 4.5 m by The Last Trip (2:36.30) in 4yo on September 10 at $61. Consider.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 19/09/2026 | 9 | Entires Geldings No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $81.00 |
| 3/9 | 10/09/2026 | 12 | Entires Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $61.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:51.1 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/08/2026 | 91 | NMT1W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:50.5 | 9 |
| 11.9L | $34.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 16/05/2026 | 50 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:53.3 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 06/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jai Meikle | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $3.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start won by a head when quickly away, (Fr4) at Melton (2:01.50) beating My Uncle Stan in on September 26 at $26 at the bell was leading 3.11. Go well again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 26/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/09/2026 | 19 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $21.00 |
| 5/11 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $31.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/08/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 31/07/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
| 4/4 | 31/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 15/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Steven Matson
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Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 4th (Fr4) over 1650m after showing early speed at Bendigo, beaten 7 m by Dangerous (1:57.20) on March 25 at $8. Happy to watch this time.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Steven Matson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:51.0 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $61.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/05/2026 | 15 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 1:51.9 | 5 |
| 21.1L | $151.00 |
| 1/10 | 01/05/2026 | 24 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 07/04/2026 | 13 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 28.8L | $151.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/03/2026 | 355 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
| 11/11 | 04/04/2025 | 3 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Mildura | 2600m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 90.3L | $61.00 |