Geelong Race 7 - Evolution Lodge Mcnamara Memorial Trotting Cup
ROCKINWITHATTITUDE (7) was just too classy in her resuming win at Melton, leading to score by close to 9m. Starts from a 30m handicap but strikes at 50 per cent when second-up and owns a strong record at this venue. Terrific mare who is the one to beat. IMPERIAL MONARCH NZ (6) made an encouraging return when runner-up at Melton last week, continuing a string of placings from last campaign. Won over this distance the only time he raced here. Fitter so looks a threat. MEADOW VALLEY STAR (5) had some decent form last time in. Hasn't raced since April but is a two-time fresh winner and was readied with a trial. ANTONOV NZ (2) jumps in grade but deserves respect having won his last two outings from standing starts.

Driver: Josh Duggan
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Comments
4th (Fr2) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 6th-8.3 beaten 6 m by Sebastians Boy (2:47.30) on September 19 at $19. Before that was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr4) over 2100m at this track, at the bell was 5th-10.42 beaten 8 m by Scar (2:41.30) on September 11 at $7. This looks far too tough.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 19/09/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/09/2026 | 27 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:03.6 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 21.1L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 19.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 18/07/2026 | 9 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $9.50 |
| 3/4 | 15/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 03/11/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 50.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
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Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start ran on from midfield and posted a big 6 m win as favourite (20m) at Maryborough (3:26.30) beating Maestro in on September 7 at $3.20 at the bell was 2nd-7.9. Hard to leave out on current form. Jumps in grade but in winning form.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:02.5 | 0 |
| 5.9L | $3.20 |
| 1/10 | 24/08/2026 | 21 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.4 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 03/08/2026 | 21 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 13/07/2026 | 19 | NR 55 Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Liam Older | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 11.1L | $15.00 |
| 8/12 | 24/06/2026 | 21 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 17.9L | $23.00 |
| 11/12 | 03/06/2026 | 11 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 39.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rebecca Bartley | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 16/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2300m at Menangle beaten 35 m by Cormoran Strike (2:46.30) on August 29 at $41. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 12 m by Cormoran Strike (1:54.50) on August 22 at $12. Could play a role.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 37.2L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/08/2026 | 19 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:54.5 | 7 |
| 12.2L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/08/2026 | 37 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $9.50 |
| 0/12 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/11 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 08/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Comments
Resumes today. At the latest first-up run was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by Imperial Command (2:00.40) on November 21 at $10. Recent trials will help bring him on but he will strip fitter next time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 26/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 22.7L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Blake Pace | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 20.8L | $18.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $71.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 24.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |

Driver: Glen Craven
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First up. At the last run he 11th (40m Fr1) over 2230m at Globe Derby Park, well beaten by Georgy Girl (2:49.90) on April 25 at $2.40. Two-time fresh winner so worth including.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | NR 55 or better | $11,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:02.6 | 0 |
| 245.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/9 | 18/04/2026 | 22 | NR 60 or better | $26,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2530m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:01.4 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/3 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Good | M D Horsnell | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $22,000.00 | Terang | 2680m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $16.00 |
| 2/12 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 60 or better | $20,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:03.0 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/6 | 14/03/2026 | 6 | NR 60 or better | $11,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2580m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:05.5 | 0 |
| 3.6L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR 60 or better | $11,000.00 | Kapunda | 2610m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:02.8 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $3.80 |

Driver: Jason Lee
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Comments
Carried through his consistent form from last preparation when first-up last start. Returned to racing with a game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton, at the bell was leading 3.06 beaten 3 m by Hoppy (2:03.70) on September 26 at $4.60. Sure to improve on that first up effort. Fitter and could be a danger.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 26/09/2026 | 140 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $4.60 |
| 1/2 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jason Lee | 1:59.6 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Lochie Cook | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Lochie Cook | 1:52.9 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 18/04/2026 | 22 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,000.00 | Terang | 2680m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 26.7L | $5.50 |
| 2/3 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Miles
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Comments
Resumed from a 63-day break with a strong win by 8 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Melton (2:02.90) beating Hoppy in on September 19 at $1.20 at the bell was leading 4.9. Classy mare with a strong second-up record so is the one to beat.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 19/09/2026 | 63 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $1.20 |
| 3/3 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | David Miles | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | David Miles | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/13 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $500,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $14.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 21.6L | $19.00 |
| 1/12 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 0.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 20/06/2026 | 49 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | David Miles | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | David Miles | 1:52.1 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $11.00 |