Geelong 01 May 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Ladbrokes Popular SRM Maiden Plate 1760m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 27) Rail: Out 8m 1700m - 800m, Out 10m Remainder. |
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Expecting Brutus Junius to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. FENESTELLA (8) looked to have found the perfect race to break her duck first-up and while seemingly disappointing given she went under at $1.55, she was only beaten just over a length and raced like a horse who would appreciate more ground. She gets that here and in a weaker race with blinkers going on, so she's worth sticking with. BALLISTIC ROMEO (2) looks the only real danger. Although well beaten last start, she was beaten only 3/4 of a length the start prior in a stronger race than this at Pakenham. Back in trip here, but also back in class. Of the rest, AND I AM (1) might be next best with three runs under his belt and stepping up in trip. BRUTUS JUNIUS (3) was never a factor first-up, but will be better for that and can give a sight on-speed up in trip. YATCHAW (9) should be at peak fitness after three runs back from a spell. SUGGESTED PLAY: Fenestella to win.
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| 1 | 897 |
AND I AM
HENRY DWYER 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J M Tresize, Mrs P M Tresize, K Greening, Dr J Sims, G Woodward, Mrs B R Johnstone, W F Johnstone, T M Coyne, Ms S E Coyne, M Quinn, E Droop, R A Rorrison, J L Deuter-Wellington, S J Pewtress, 4plus4, Kratzie Racing No 96, Kratzie Racing No 113 & Erica Bloodstock Most recently 7th of 14 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Romuald carrying 57.5kg at $71. Before that ran last of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1435m, 8 len behind Justique carrying 58kg at $51. Certainly worth another chance. |
4 J ALLEN |
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| 2 | x6425 |
BALLISTIC ROMEO
JASON WARREN 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J Warren, A J Reynolds, Ms A Parmenter, Ms K Warren, M J Butts, Swan Hill Gang (Mgr: J S Atchison), D W Candy, S J McCreesh, E W J Ciurlionis, J E J Ciurlionis, Surf Coast Racing (Mgr: M J Casey), H W Wilson & J Kah Last start 5th of 12 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Cushioned carrying 59kg at $3.30. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 2000m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Rorkes Drift with 59kg at $8. Hard to beat on his best form. |
2 J MOTT |
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| 3 | 7x6 |
BRUTUS JUNIUS
PETER R GRAY 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Mrs A M Gray Third race start. First start raced on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on November 9 over 1100m, 10 len behind Romantic Miss carrying 59.5kg at $31. Returned from break couldn't go on with it; 6th of 8 at Donald Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1350m, 6 len behind Boggy Creek Boys carrying 58kg at $41. Rates highly and should improve with that run under the belt. |
2 C J MACREDMOND |
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| 4 | x6290 |
CHOUXDINO
MATTHEW WILLIAMS 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T P Marjanovic, D Modric & Ms J M Whiting At the latest run ran last of 12 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 2000m, 37 len behind Think Your Amazing carrying 59.5kg at $41. Before that ran last of 9 at Terang Mdn-Sw on March 17 over 1606m, slow going 20 len behind Butterfly Babe carrying 59.5kg at $7. Had plenty of chances, but long tail here presents hopes of a top-four finish. |
8 D YENDALL |
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| 5 | 7 |
TARNATION
JAMIE EDWARDS 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Mrs J M Edwards & Ms V A Mayne Jumped at big odds at debut, 7th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 22 over 1525m, 7 len behind Soldier Boi with 59kg at $31. Should have come on from the debut run and this trip suits. |
6 TEODORE NUGENT |
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| 6 | 0x488 |
TORQUAY TOFF
CHRIS CALTHORPE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Miss M M Moyle Last start ran last of 8 at Donald Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1350m, 16 len behind Boggy Creek Boys carrying 59.5kg at $41. Before that 8th of 11 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1607m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Dealer Sing with 57.5kg at $51. Better suited up in trip but has a lot of ground to make up. |
3 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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| 7 | 5 |
DEELAMOUR
JAMIE EDWARDS 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG J M Edwards, B A McKiterick, P Fowler, Mrs J Fowler, C Bignoux, Ms S E Bignoux, Mrs R P Booth, J E Booth, P C Wilson, Numero Uno (J Mattsson), Fabs Fortune (A Cricchiola), Abbondanza (P J Menzies), B and S Reynolds, M Howlett, Last Drinks Lads Racing (B Kavanagh), M C Donohue, J Mcnamara & B Smales Was at a huge quote at debut, eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 22 over 1525m, 6 len behind Soldier Boi with 57kg at $61. Draws to run an improved race. |
1 NEIL FARLEY |
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| 8 | 443x3 |
FENESTELLA
SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK 3YO B/BR FILLY 57.0KG S P Nichols, Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M B Sandblom), P D L Horwitz, G D Pease, K Capra, K Grant, Mrs K A Grant, G R Hendrick, G I Lusk, Ms B Mogg, J L Piccone, SPCC Racing Connections (Mgr: M A Cowley), E Valenza, R D Breidahl & A J Cole Second-up. First-up after nine months ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1429m, 1.1 len behind Kindamagic with 57kg at $1.55. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Flemington 3yo Bm70 on August 2 over 1410m, 2 len behind Crossbow with 56.5kg at $31. Disappointed as a hot fav last start but blinkers on and better suited here. |
7 DYLAN DUNN |
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| 9 | 3x064 |
YATCHAW
MELODY CUNNINGHAM 5YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG G J Hurley, B F Hurley, Mrs M J Cunningham, C J Ward, A Roth, M E Cameron, S Hurley, M Hall, T McIntosh, R Wilks & C W Dang Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1606m, 5 len behind Hurco with 57.5kg at $19. The run before that 6th of 9 at Kyneton 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1479m, slow going 6 len behind Pick Wisely carrying 57.5kg at $21. Should be at peak fitness now. |
5 MITCHELL AITKEN |
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