Geelong 14 Aug 2026
GOING: H(9)
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The Viatek and FUJIFILM Cup Maiden Plate 1425m Track: HEAVY 10 Rain (Max: 13) Rail: Out 4m 1800m - 500m, Out 7m Remainder. |
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Foxtrot Charlie to take up the running at a moderate tempo. SAINT FOX (9) ran a strong race on debut here over 1200m when boxing on gamely despite being a bit tight for room late, finishing third with improvement to come. The rise in trip should suit this son of Frankel much better and he'll be very hard to beat for strong connections. TALKIN' STERN (5) resumed with a good run at Sale over this trip, pulling up with excuses despite a solid fourth. Fitter and drawn well, he should take holding out. DIESEL DESMOND (1) resumes. Two runs in his maiden campaign were sound, D Lane booked here is a good lead and he should run a forward race. JUST LIKE JAGGER (3) has just found one better in both starts and did go around $1.50 at Mildura, he'll take holding out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Saint Fox to win.
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| 1 | 65x |
DIESEL DESMOND
MITCHELL FREEDMAN 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M J Hirst Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Donald Mdn-Sw September 13 over 1350m, 4 len behind Bangalow Road with 59.5kg at $9.50. On debut sixth of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw August 22 over 1512m, 2 len behind Menshevik with 59.5kg at $4. Can run well fresh. |
6 DAMIAN LANE |
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| 2 | 30x35 |
FOXTROT CHARLIE
BRETT SCOTT 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG P A Wemyss, Mrs C L Powell, Mrs R A Wemyss, R E Powell, Mrs L K Wong, M S Greenhalgh, M B Scott, T Van, J R Black, Mrs K D Scott, Ms J L Symmons & H W Matthews Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 14 at Bairnsdale on July 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Imperial Award with 59.5kg at $5. Last start 5th of 12 at Bendigo on July 30 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Angland Lass carrying 58kg at $14. Among the minor chances. |
4 DYLAN DUNN |
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| 3 | 22 |
JUST LIKE JAGGER
KYLIE VELLA 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG F K Butler, Mrs K M Butler & Miss K M Butler Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 10 at this track on June 4 over 1212m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Bold Secret carrying 59.5kg at $4.20. Second-up 2nd of 7 at Mildura on July 17 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Royal Heritage carrying 59.5kg at $1.50. Can atone for a costly defeat last time. |
8 S VELLA |
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| 4 | 6 |
MARRON
ENVER JUSUFOVIC 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG E Jusufovic At debut, 6th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside on July 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Here's Matilda with 59.5kg at $15. Rough chance. |
1 ZAC SPAIN |
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| 5 | 423x4 |
TALKIN' STERN
GAVIN BEDGGOOD 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T A Ginnane, Gatha Parrots (Mgr: K Materia), M Johnston, M J Mackie, A C Hall, Ms T Weir, Ms B Weir, K R H Racing (Mgr: R B Holderhead), D J Read, D T Barry, S L Fixter, Mrs R J Roberts, J A Gill, M W Livingstone, Mrs C A Mackie & R W McIntosh Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 10 at Sale on July 26 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Coronationhercules carrying 59.5kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Pakenham on February 19 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Light Moves with 59kg at $6. Fitter and drawn ideally, go close. |
2 J ALLEN |
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| 6 | x3421 |
DIAMOND EYE
REECE GOODWIN 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG R J Goodwin Racing well recently. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Sale on July 26 over 1400m, slow going neck behind Coronationhercules with 57.5kg at $3.60. The race before that 4th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside on July 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Here's Matilda carrying 57.5kg at $15. Great chance to break through. |
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| 7 | 0x058 |
SAATCHI
PHILLIP & TOMMY STOKES 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), W G Bax, TEBE Investments (Mgr: T F Henderson), M Perry, J A Boyd & A L Boyd At the latest run 8th of 10 at Sale on July 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Coronationhercules carrying 57.5kg at $5. The run before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track on July 10 over 1243m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Crypt carrying 57.5kg at $19. Likely to find this out of reach. |
5 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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| 8 | 79x |
STARTIN'SUMTHIN'
Nelson Smyth 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG N G Smyth, Eales Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: L E Eales) & Blur Racing Syndicate (Mgr: J A Reece) She is resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Werribee F&M Mdn-Sw December 7 over 1600m, soft track; 14 len behind Marine Empress with 56.5kg at $31. On debut seventh of 9 at this track 3yo F Mdn-Sw November 26 over 1414m, 14 len behind Venetian Choice with 57kg at $13. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
9 TEODORE NUGENT |
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| 9 | 3 |
SAINT FOX
GRAHAME BEGG 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 13 at this track on July 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Royal Duck with 57kg at $3.60. Better for that experience and looks very hard to beat. |
7 JORDAN CHILDS |
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| 10 | 6 |
DAZZLING NICCI
JOHN MOLONEY 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG J F Moloney, D C Tabone, Jimmy's Corner (Mgr: R T Deagan), A J Veenman, N Conidi, D Sgro, Mrs S P Nash, A W Crosby, R C Standish & Doyle's Pub Racing (Mgr: D Painter) Was at a huge quote at debut, 6th of 10 at this track on July 31 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Flying Fury with 56kg at $51. Better for that experience but happy enough to avoid. |
3 JYE MCNEIL |
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