Geelong Race 2 - Hoyts Food Trot
JACK SPRAT (3) is in good form. Led from wider and stuck on for second at his latest appearance at Melton, beaten 1.7 metres. Has the benefit of a low draw and will relish getting back to a circuit and distance where has won four of his five attempts. KEAYANG LAVITA (8) has been competitive since a fresh win at Terang and kept the ball rolling last time when she came from a big 60m handicap to get within 5 metres of the winner when third. Will enjoy a pretty soft run from this draw and she owns a good record at this circuit and distance. FREIGHT SHAKER (6) is in the mix following a fourth from the back row at his most recent appearance at Melton. ALDEBARAN SUSANNE (7) came from the second line last start to finish third at Melton and won the only time she attempted this circuit and distance. Last-start placegetter KEAYANG GYPSY (5) is proven at this shorter distance. Contender.

Driver: Matthew Whittle
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 10th (Fr5) over 2240m after showing early pace at Melton, beaten 40 m by Gatesys Gem (2:43.00) in 4yo G1 on September 19 at $126. At her previous start game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 2240m after showing early pace at Melton was 2nd-5.43 at the bell, beaten 8 m by I Am Wilma (2:45.10) in 4yo on September 9 at $51. Place hope from this draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 26/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Matthew Whittle | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 19/09/2026 | 10 | Mares No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 38.5L | $126.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/09/2026 | 11 | Mares No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/08/2026 | 49 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $18.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Matthew Whittle | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Matthew Whittle | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $6.50 |

Driver: Emmett Brosnan
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fifth behind Antonov at Maryborough over 2190m on August 24 at $13. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.75 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Sebastians Boy at Melton over 2240m on September 19 at $19. Has won four of five attempts at this circuit and distance and draws well.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 19/09/2026 | 26 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/08/2026 | 21 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.4 | 0 |
| 7.2L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/08/2026 | 10 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 24/07/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $4.33 |
| 4/9 | 12/07/2026 | 8 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:03.9 | 0 |
| 22.7L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/07/2026 | 29 | 0W/15.0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 26.2L | $101.00 |
| 2/4 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Has won at her last two outings. Last start won by a nose as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at Ballarat (2:06.20) beating Maximez in on September 16 at $3 at the bell was leading 2.03. Hard to leave out on current form. Must respect winning form
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.7 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $6.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $14.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Paul Males | 0 |
| 36.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glen Craven
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 2nd-1.2 beaten 3.5 m by Centurion Dream (2:47.50) on September 26 at $8. Could break through.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 26/09/2026 | 15 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/09/2026 | 12 | NR 68 to 80 | $11,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Annalise Scott | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/08/2026 | 8 | NR 52 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:02.0 | 0 |
| 12.2L | $2.60 |
| 8/8 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Paddy Lee | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 20.5L | $2.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 25/07/2026 | 133 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/5 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr3) over 2240m at Melton was 3rd-3.21 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Centurion Dream (2:47.50) on September 26 at $9.50. Before that, 8th (Sr1) over 1720m at Melton beaten 20 m by Ijustcalledtosay (2:04.90) on August 22 at $13. Contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 26/09/2026 | 35 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $9.50 |
| 8/11 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 20.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | NR 69 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | NR 68 to 80 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Ross Payne | 2:01.4 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $9.00 |
| 1/4 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth after showing early speed, behind Thunda Struck at this track over 2100m on September 11 at $12. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing third behind Sebastians Boy at Melton over 2240m on September 19 at $8.50. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 19/09/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 12/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 11/09/2026 | 13 | NR 68 to 80 | $11,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 20.2L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 29/08/2026 | 16 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/08/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $16.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | NR 69 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $10.00 |
| 2/4 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Rubys Dream at Melton over 1720m on September 19 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Off Your Faceski at Terang over 2680m on September 28 at $2.50. Winning claims.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/09/2026 | 9 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2680m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:04.9 | 0 |
| 5.1L | $2.50 |
| 5/7 | 19/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 11/09/2026 | 12 | NR 68 to 80 | $11,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:01.0 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 30/08/2026 | 190 | NR 52 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:02.0 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
| 1/3 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 34.8L | $2.30 |
| 9/11 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $3.50 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 5th-10.31 beaten 13 m by Gatesys Gem (2:43.00) in 4yo G1 on September 19 at $126. At the run before 4th (Fr6) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 20 m by Gatesys Gem (2:45.90) in 4yo on September 9 at $101. First four hope.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 19/09/2026 | 10 | Mares No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $126.00 |
| 4/11 | 09/09/2026 | 60 | Mares No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 20.5L | $101.00 |
| 2/4 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Kate Gath | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 28.7L | $31.00 |
| 2/11 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 68 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | NR 69 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $15.00 |
| 3/3 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 25.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr3) over 2240m at Melton was 10th-21.44 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Gatesys Gem (2:43.00) in 4yo G1 on September 19 at $151. At the run before 6th (Sr1) over 2240m at Melton beaten 35 m by Gatesys Gem (2:45.90) in 4yo on September 9 at $31. Can play a role.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 19/09/2026 | 10 | Mares No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $151.00 |
| 6/11 | 09/09/2026 | 11 | Mares No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 36.0L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $4.33 |
| 1/9 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/07/2026 | 217 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $7.00 |
| 1/4 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 7th (Fr4) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 55 m by Scar (2:48.30) on September 3 at $14. Two runs back won by 2.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Melton (2:48.00) beating Kiss At Midnight in on July 10 at $5.50 at the bell was leading 1.3. Not keen.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 94.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 03/09/2026 | 55 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:04.2 | 4 |
| 56.7L | $14.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.7 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | 10 0K | $14,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/06/2026 | 15 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:03.1 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $3.10 |
| 1/5 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 04/06/2026 | 126 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Neil Mccallum | 2:04.1 | 3 |
| 86.0L | $51.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/01/2026 | 17 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 149.4L | $31.00 |