Ladbrokes Geelong Race 6 - Honky Cat Saloon (Bm78)
CHIHULY (7) broke through for a smart win at Sandown Hillside last time out, coming away to score by 2.75 lengths. Showed speed there and should set up well from a good draw this time around. Can repeat the dose. SHULTZY (3) the veteran is racing well, not far away in a tougher race at Caulfield two back before battling into a distant 2nd at Sandown Hillside last time. This suits nicely. BLACK PEPPERMINT (4) hasn't won this time in but is going okay. He was behind CHIHULY last time but was in the market and can improve. BIRATU (9) just missed at Seymour last time and is open to further improvement. DRAGOON (2) can convert a good synthetic win to turf and figure.

Jockey: Holly Durnan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 7 in a Bm74 at Sandown-Hillside on September 9 over 1800m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Emperor Tzu carrying 58.5kg at $91. The start before that ran last of 12 in a Bm84 at Sandown-Hillside on August 22 over 1600m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Stay Silent carrying 56.5kg at $151. Won't figure in the finish.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 09/09/2026 | 18 | BM74 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1800m | Soft 7 | Nadia Daniels | 58.5kg | 1:51.41 | 5-6-7 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $91.00 |
| 12/12 | 22/08/2026 | 21 | BM84 | $130,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1600m | Heavy 8 | Teo Nugent | 56.5kg | 1:39.58 | 10-5-12 | 9 |
| 10.2L | $151.00 |
| 12/14 | 01/08/2026 | 145 | BM84 | $130,000.00 | Flemington | 1620m | Good 3 | Teo Nugent | 56.5kg | 1:37.73 | 13-11-12 | 13 |
| 7.2L | $201.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Samantha Young | 0:56.79 | - | 0 |
| 14.28L | $0.00 | |
| 11/18 | 09/03/2026 | 23 | G2 OPEN 3U | $359,125.00 | Morphettville | 3200m | Good 4 | Teo Nugent | 53kg | 3:23.45 | 11-12-11 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $151,000.00 | Flemington | 2500m | Good 4 | Teo Nugent | 54kg | 2:38.05 | 10-10-5 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | BM84 3U | $130,000.00 | Caulfield | 2400m | Good 4 | Teo Nugent | 56.5kg | 2:32.76 | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $7.50 |
| 6/6 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Tash McMahon | 0:58.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jackson Radley
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently won by 0.8 len in a Bm74 at Pakenham Synthetic on August 24 over 2200m defeating Hot Too Go carrying 58kg at $8.50. The run before that 8th of 12 in a Bm74 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1800m, slow going 7 len behind Perfect Ten carrying 58.5kg at $21. Will give a great sight again.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 24/08/2026 | 16 | BM74 3U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 2200m | Synthetic | Jackson Radley | 58kg | 2:15.85 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 8/12 | 08/08/2026 | 31 | BM74 | $130,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1800m | Soft 6 | Beau Mertens | 58.5kg | 1:51.05 | 8-9-8 | 12 |
| 7.9L | $21.00 |
| 2/15 | 08/07/2026 | 25 | BM70 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 2125m | Heavy 8 | Jackson Radley | 58kg | 2:17.06 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $18.00 |
| 5/13 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | BM70 | $27,000.00 | Bendigo | 1600m | Soft 5 | Ryan Hurdle | 60.5kg | 1:36.31 | 4-5-5 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $18.00 |
| 12/13 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | BM84 | $130,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1600m | Soft 7 | Zac Spain | 54.5kg | 1:40.53 | 1-3-12 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/05/2026 | 21 | BM84 | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1600m | Soft 7 | Jackson Radley | 53kg | 1:39.12 | 4-4-8 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $21.00 |
| 3/5 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Lachlan Neindorf | 1:00.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Lachlan Neindorf | 1:02.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Adam Mccabe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 13 in a Bm78 at Sandown-Hillside on September 2 over 2400m, slow going 5 len behind Leonchroi carrying 56.5kg at $20. The start before that 7th of 15 in a Bm78 at Caulfield on August 15 over 2000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Taka Speed with 56.5kg at $41. Making headway. Keeps racing well and looks a key hope.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 02/09/2026 | 18 | BM78 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 2400m | Soft 5 | Adam Mccabe | 56.5kg | 2:30.39 | 10-12-2 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $20.00 |
| 7/15 | 15/08/2026 | 24 | BM78 | $130,000.00 | Caulfield | 2000m | Soft 7 | Adam Mccabe | 56.5kg | 2:03.98 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $41.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | BM0-66 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 2400m | Soft 6 | Adam Mccabe | 60kg | 2:37.50 | 9-9-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 2/10 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | BM74 | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 2400m | Heavy 9 | Adam Mccabe | 56kg | 2:41.53 | 10-8-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/11 | 01/07/2026 | 12 | BM74 | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 2400m | Heavy 9 | Adam Mccabe | 56kg | 2:38.81 | 6-6-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/14 | 19/06/2026 | 12 | BM66 | $35,000.00 | Geelong | 2440m | Heavy 9 | Adam Mccabe | 58kg | 2:42.61 | 7-5-1 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/4 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1000m | Liam Riordan | 1:03.74 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1000m | Ryan Hurdle | 1:02.15 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Logan Bates
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 9 in a Bm66 at Sandown-Hillside on September 9 over 2400m, slow going 5 len behind Chihuly carrying 61.5kg at $6.50. The run before that 4th of 10 in a Bm70 at Warracknabeal on August 29 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Tikemyson carrying 61.5kg at $4. Can figure in the finish.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 09/09/2026 | 11 | BM66 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 2400m | Soft 7 | Logan Bates | 61.5kg | 2:36.58 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 29/08/2026 | 21 | BM70 3U | $30,000.00 | Warracknabeal | 2000m | Good 4 | Jack Martin | 61.5kg | 2:04.08 | 9-9-4 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $4.00 |
| 2/12 | 08/08/2026 | 17 | BM74 | $130,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1800m | Soft 6 | Billy Egan | 59kg | 1:51.05 | 12-11-2 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $31.00 |
| 7/13 | 22/07/2026 | 178 | BM74 | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1600m | Soft 6 | Shayleigh Ingelse | 56kg | 1:39.97 | 10-7-7 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $51.00 |
| 5/5 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | St Arnaud | 900m | Toby Atkinson | 0:55.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burrumbeet | 700m | Toby Atkinson | 0:46.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/11 | 25/01/2026 | 43 | BM78 | $30,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2062m | Good 4 | Ben Price | 57.5kg | 2:11.27 | 10-8-6 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | BM78 3U | $100,000.00 | Pakenham | 2500m | Soft 5 | Luke Nolen | 57.5kg | 2:36.26 | 10-8-8 | 9 |
| 9.2L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Harry Coffey
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 in a Bm78 at Caulfield on August 29 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Politely Dun carrying 55.5kg at $31. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 15 in a Bm78 at Caulfield on August 15 over 2000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Taka Speed with 55.5kg at $61. Easier here, possible improver.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | BM78 | $80,000.00 | Caulfield | 1800m | Soft 7 | Jordan Childs | 55.5kg | 1:51.55 | 3-2-10 | 12 |
| 4.4L | $31.00 |
| 5/15 | 15/08/2026 | 34 | BM78 | $130,000.00 | Caulfield | 2000m | Soft 7 | Harry Coffey | 55.5kg | 2:03.98 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $61.00 |
| 4/4 | 12/07/2026 | 238 | BM66 | $35,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1500m | Synthetic | Cian Macredmond | 61.5kg | 1:31.85 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $3.60 |
| 1/9 | 03/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1100m | Synthetic | Cian Macredmond | 1:08.36 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Eoin Walsh | 1:27.23 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/11 | 16/11/2025 | 18 | BM66 3U | $35,000.00 | Donald | 2200m | Good 4 | Eoin Walsh | 61.5kg | 2:15.53 | 3-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 2/12 | 29/10/2025 | 28 | BM66 3U | $50,000.00 | Bendigo | 2400m | Good 4 | Luke Cartwright | 59.5kg | 2:31.02 | 4-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 7/9 | 01/10/2025 | 19 | BM66 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 2400m | Good 4 | Eoin Walsh | 61kg | 2:34.42 | 5-6-7 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Jye Mcneil
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently came from midfield and won by 2.75 len in a Bm66 at Sandown-Hillside on September 9 over 2400m on a rain affected track defeating Jaykayann carrying 57kg at $6.50. The race before that 2nd of 10 in a Bm66 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 2400m, slow going 3 len behind Pressurised with 57kg at $8.50. Looks a good race for him and he is sure to be highly competitive again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 09/09/2026 | 21 | BM66 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 2400m | Soft 7 | Damian Lane | 57kg | 2:36.58 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 19/08/2026 | 16 | BM66 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 2400m | Soft 7 | Damian Lane | 57kg | 2:35.16 | 9-6-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
| 6/10 | 03/08/2026 | 14 | BM62 3U | $27,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 2200m | Synthetic | Billy Egan | 60kg | 2:16.76 | 5-2-6 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $3.80 |
| 6/11 | 20/07/2026 | 12 | BM62 3U | $27,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 2200m | Synthetic | Zac Spain | 60.5kg | 2:15.50 | 10-8-6 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/15 | 08/07/2026 | 25 | BM70 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 2125m | Heavy 8 | Lachlan Neindorf | 57.5kg | 2:17.06 | 11-11-8 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $26.00 |
| 9/13 | 13/06/2026 | 24 | BM70 | $27,000.00 | Bendigo | 1600m | Soft 5 | Jack Hill | 58.5kg | 1:36.31 | 13-9-9 | 13 |
| 7.9L | $51.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Zac Spain | 1:16.07 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good | Lachlan Neindorf | 1:01.03 | - | 0 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Craig Williams
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 9 in a Bm70 at Seymour on September 10 over 2046m, slow going neck behind Covert Thinking carrying 55kg at $3.70. The run before that 5th of 11 in a Bm62 at Seymour on August 27 over 1600m, in the wet; 5 len behind Talkin' Stern with 59kg at $7. Should be right there.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | BM70 3U | $40,000.00 | Seymour | 2046m | Soft 5 | Harry Coffey | 55kg | 2:08.50 | 5-6-3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 5/11 | 27/08/2026 | 28 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Seymour | 1600m | Heavy 8 | Harry Coffey | 59kg | 1:40.87 | 11-10-5 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Heavy | Harry Coffey | 1:01.92 | - | 3 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/12 | 30/07/2026 | 101 | BM62 2U | $35,000.00 | Bendigo | 1400m | Soft 6 | Luke Nolen | 59kg | 1:25.37 | 11-10-4 | 11 |
| 2.7L | $18.00 |
| 1/4 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 700m | Charlotte Pennefather | 0:43.64 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 20/04/2026 | 24 | BM62 3U | $27,000.00 | Wodonga | 2050m | Good 3 | Blaike Mcdougall | 58.5kg | 2:05.80 | 8-6-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/13 | 27/03/2026 | 16 | BM0-62 | $27,000.00 | Bendigo | 1600m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 59kg | 1:36.06 | 10-11-5 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 11/03/2026 | 26 | BM66 3 | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1800m | Good 4 | Thomas Stockdale | 58kg | 1:52.86 | 2-4-8 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Teo Nugent
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 11 in a Bm56 at Moe on September 8 over 2069m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Tactfull carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Before that ran second last of 9 in a Bm62 at Warrnambool on August 20 over 2000m, on a wet track; 18 len behind Shamex carrying 60kg at $7.50. Needs to find.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 08/09/2026 | 19 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Moe | 2069m | Heavy 8 | Ruby Lamont | 59.5kg | 2:13.65 | 11-10-11 | 8 |
| 11.6L | $9.50 |
| 8/9 | 20/08/2026 | 18 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Warrnambool | 2000m | Heavy 10 | Tom Madden | 60kg | 2:18.68 | 8-9-8 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | BM70 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 2100m | Soft 7 | Tom Madden | 56kg | 2:14.51 | 10-10-3 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/12 | 19/07/2026 | 50 | BM62 2U | $35,000.00 | Seymour | 1600m | Heavy 9 | Tom Madden | 60.5kg | 1:41.76 | 12-12-6 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/13 | 30/05/2026 | 10 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Werribee | 2238m | Soft 6 | Koby Jennings | 63.5kg | 2:23.49 | 8-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 10/11 | 20/05/2026 | 13 | BM70 | $50,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1800m | Soft 5 | Teo Nugent | 57kg | 1:52.68 | 8-9-10 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Ben Melham | 0:59.73 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jamie Melham | 0:47.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |