Geelong Race 5 - Ray Beckley Memorial Trot
EL TORNADO (5) did some work but proved too good at Melton two back then led and kept going to deliver again at his last start at Ballarat, getting home by 6 metres. Draws wider and is up in grade but is going well enough to land the hat trick. COLTRANE (4) has not raced for four-and-a-half months but looks forward enough for the return after two trials, winning the latest. Ended last campaign by winning two of his last four starts and has won when fresh before so could prove hard to beat on his return. LORD LOGAN (6) bombed the standing start last time but returns to a mobile here and won the only time he attempted this circuit and distance. EMMWALLEN (2) got it wrong fresh but has won a trial since and draws well.

Driver: Bob Kuchenmeister
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr2) over 2100m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 5th-12.8 beaten 7 m by Myheartbeatstrue (2:40.80) on October 3 at $15. Two runs back 8th (Fr2) over 2100m at this track beaten 30 m by Hallebesofine (2:38.10) on August 14 at $11. Not keen.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 03/10/2026 | 50 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | R | Robert Kuchenmeister | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/08/2026 | 20 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Robert Kuchenmeister | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 30.7L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Kuchenmeister | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $14.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/07/2026 | 22 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Robert Kuchenmeister | 2:03.9 | 0 |
| 21.9L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 20/06/2026 | 15 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Robert Kuchenmeister | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 38.2L | $41.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Robert Kuchenmeister | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 16.4L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Michael Cole | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 18/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | M J Cole | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (30m) over 2575m at Cranbourne, beaten 45 m by Maestro (3:22.10) on October 4 at $5. Two runs back 8th (Fr3) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 35 m by Keayang Gypsy (2:05.20) on January 23 at $3.90. Fitter and draws well so watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 04/10/2026 | 254 | NR 45 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2575m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:03.9 | 0 |
| 44.9L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Good | Mason Muscat | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 23/01/2026 | 5 | NR 54 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 32.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 18/01/2026 | 122 | NR 51 to 57 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:03.0 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/10 | 18/09/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $5.00 |
| 11/11 | 11/09/2025 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.7 | 5 |
| 44.2L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $5.00 |

Driver: Joey Sharp
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 2nd-4.57 beaten 4 m by Ox Knox (2:46.80) on September 25 at $51. At the run before game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early pace at Melton was 4th-7.33 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Dels Destiny (2:48.00) on September 18 at $11. Can be in the finish.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/09/2026 | 29 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 2:01.9 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/07/2026 | 5 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 26.7L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/07/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:02.2 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $6.50 |
| 4/5 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | T K Larsen | 0 |
| 14.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 18/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 9 m as favourite Don't take notice broke at Ballarat on March 19. (Fr6) at Ballarat (2:10.20) beating Miss Holly Red in on March 19 at $1.55. Trialling well and finds a nice race to kick off so could make a winning return.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 6.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 180.3L | $2.25 |
| 1/11 | 29/05/2026 | 6 | 2-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $1.30 |
| 4/9 | 23/05/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 14.9L | $6.50 |
| 1/11 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
| 0/7 | 08/05/2026 | 21 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:05.2 | 7 |
| 99.0L | $1.55 |
| 11/11 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:05.6 | 1 |
| 127.5L | $4.20 |

Driver: Damien Burns
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Ballarat and Melton. Last start posted a big 6 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Ballarat (2:49.00) beating Dossier in on September 23 at $1.90 at the bell was leading 3.25. Big chance to land the hat trick.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 23/09/2026 | 26 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Damien Burns | 2:03.6 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 28/08/2026 | 2 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Damien Burns | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 26/08/2026 | 34 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Damien Burns | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/07/2026 | 20 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Damien Burns | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 23.1L | $12.00 |
| 8/11 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Damien Burns | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/06/2026 | 15 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Damien Burns | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $8.00 |
| 2/3 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Robert Mccartney | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 24/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Damien Burns | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 7th (10m) over 2230m at Globe Derby Park beaten 30 m by Sammy Barbaro (2:53.60) on October 3 at $3.90. The run prior 7th (Fr7) over 2240m at Melton was 10th-18.26 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Ox Knox (2:46.80) on September 25 at $7. Expecting a better run this time.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 03/10/2026 | 8 | NR 45 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:05.3 | 0 |
| 30.5L | $3.90 |
| 7/10 | 25/09/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.8 | 7 |
| 18.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/09/2026 | 10 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $1.55 |
| 1/9 | 07/09/2026 | 17 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $1.28 |
| 4/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.9 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $1.75 |
| 3/3 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lucas Rando | 0 |
| 23.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 01/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Lucas Rando | 0 |
| 19.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr3) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 35 m by Centurion Dream (2:47.50) on September 26 at $18. At the start before 7th (Fr1) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 8th-11.51 beaten 12 m by Sebastians Boy (2:47.30) on September 19 at $4.60. Can do a lot better in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 33.2L | $18.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/09/2026 | 133 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tristan Larsen | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $4.60 |
| 2/4 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Flynn Ford | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Flynn Ford | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $7.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/04/2026 | 15 | NR 58 to 68 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 29.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |
| 1/10 | 28/03/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |