Geelong 14 Mar 2026
GOING: G(4)
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PJT McMahons Excavation Maiden Plate 1312m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 20) Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit. |
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No surprise if the newcomers played a key role in the tempo of the race with little speed on paper. CARRIEDO (12) looks to have found the ideal race for this stage of the campaign. Beaten just under a length first up then went even closer last time out. Should be at peak fitness now, the extra trip is no issue and gets in well after the claim. BOOMEROO (10) resumes after two adequate runs in the debut campaign and draws perfectly for the return, which follows some handy jumpouts. THE DEFENDER (2) is a long-time maiden but has run well in races with more depth than this, so he needs to be in calculations, especially from the plum draw. IRELAND'S TEARS (5) is on debut and has been prepping up nicely for a cagey stable, so the market needs to be monitored closely especially from the good draw. ROMUALD (1) is yet to place in seven starts, but the best run of the career came first up and there could be further improvement to come here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Carriedo to win.
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ROMUALD
LINDSEY SMITH 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG L S Racing 1, J B Dow, C J Dow, B J Morris, S P Border, A B Buckley, J B Bongiorno, J J Rothfield, The Romuald (Mgr: J Westbrook) & P A O'Dea Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 12 at Colac Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind No Greater Vue carrying 59.5kg at $6. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on August 14 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Vincentina carrying 59.5kg at $21. Plenty of improvement to come. |
8 R J HURDLE |
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THE DEFENDER
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs I P Kavanagh, B J Felstead, R R Banks, Matik Bloodstock One, Thoroughbred Solutions No.8 (Mgr: Ms N D Horne), R Elsheikh, Not The Picnics (Mgr: D J Cieciura), S G Hill, J P R Racing (Mgr: P Fox), A Jackson, A Walker, A R Hughes, S T Gillespie, W R Mckibben, P J Richards & G J Jacobs Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 14 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on February 20 over 1300m, 1.4 len behind Vim Vitae with 59.5kg at $31. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on December 22 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Lil Orlov with 59.5kg at $11. Had a heap of chances, but also rarely runs poorly, so much come under consideration. |
1 B RAWILLER |
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BURN FOR YOU
MATT CUMANI 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG M Cumani, G Hales, R Axen, Footy Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R C Benkel), B McKiterick, M R Ward, K Barnett, P A Catterall, Great Sensation Racing (Mgr: C Irvin), M W Heinz, Mrs S M Maloney, M B E Moore, Mrs A Paton, A Sultana, Hon G J Williamson, SpringTimeBestTime (Mgr: M G Lake), Mrs A Paton & J L Rich Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when got back early 6th of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 4 over 1100m, 11 len behind Olatunde with 58kg at $26. Wait and see how he measures up this time in work. |
13 C J MACREDMOND |
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FANTASY REEL
NAOMI BOURKE 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Miss K Blackmore, G Spokes, D Blackmore, S A Edwards & H Parton Gelding by Highland Reel facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Geelong on March 4. Three jumpouts this time in will have him ready to go, but keen to see what he's capable of. |
11 NEIL FARLEY |
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IRELAND'S TEARS
PHILLIP STOKES 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Alicudi Bloodstock (Mgr: J Russo), P W S Treyvaud, C J Michaelides, Mrs E Milner, J Russo, D A Kitto, B Campisi, G D Michaelides & J Padam Gelding by Fastnet Rock on debut. Ran 3rd in a Pakenham jump-out on March 3. Jumpouts suggests there's something here and drawn well, so is a key market watch. |
3 DYLAN DUNN |
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KING CAMELOT
PAUL PREUSKER 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P Zamojski, B Meggitt, A Skerman, Dr Karl (Mgr: J Donaldson), P Preusker, Sir Wellington (Mgr: M K Coates), B Curry, M Paterson, J MacLeod, A Jackson, T Ladlow, B Parker, D Gott, M Everett, G Minter & SCT Syndications (Mgr: Ms N Blakley), Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 11 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on February 24 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Cincincity carrying 59kg at $2. Talented three-year-old gelding who is sure to measure up. |
2 JACK HILL |
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SALTILLO
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock , Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), G T Ryan, B P Carson, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Madden Bloodstock (Mgr: C H Madden), The Fighting Cowboys (Mgr: D Harland), M A Pilkington, P B Devitt, C A Gordon, R L Gordon, S F Emery & M K Dawson Gelding by Fierce Impact facing the starter for the first time. Won a Flemington jump-out on March 6. Ridden along to win latest jumpout and nightmare gate significantly increases degree of difficulty. |
13 C NEWITT |
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SARGEANT BLUEY
SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG S P Nichols, Benchmark 64 (Mgr: P M Schols) & SPCC Racing Connections (Mgr: M A Cowley) Gelding by Prague on debut. Finished fourth in a Mornington jump-out on March 4. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing. |
10 K JENNINGS |
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MISS XTRAVAGANZA
RENE POMPE 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG R J Pompe Second-up. First-up after seven months 5th of 8 at Colac Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 1000m, on a slow track; 11 len behind The Last King with 57.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 15 over 1500m, 9 len behind The Printer with 57.5kg at $6. Can't recommend until she shows something more. |
5 ALANA KELLY |
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BOOMEROO
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG Dr R N Greenberg Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 13 at Seymour 3yo F Mdn-Sw December 18 over 1422m, 3 len behind Dihheri carrying 57kg at $18. On debut fourth of 9 at this track 3yo F Mdn-Sw November 26 over 1414m, 6 len behind Venetian Choice with 57kg at $3.80. Will be better for the debut prep and latest jumpout was highly encouraging. |
4 LIAM RIORDAN |
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BRIGHTLY DANCE
JEROME HUNTER 3YO GREY FILLY 57.0KG G A Gathercole At debut, 8th of 10 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Lawborough carrying 56kg at $6. Better for that run and can go on with it. |
6 LINDA MEECH |
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CARRIEDO
GRAHAME BEGG 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG Yarraman Park Stud (Mgr: A D Mitchell), J K Sullivan & C Bernick Third-up today. Resuming ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Kyneton 3yo F Mdn-Sw on February 10 over 1218m, 0.9 len behind Succaforyou with 57kg at $3.60. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1200m, head behind Juvenal carrying 57kg at $6.50. Rates highly. Gone close at two runs this prep and this shapes as a suitable progression. |
7 EMILY POZMAN |
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FASTBALL
ANDREW NOBLET 3YO B/BR FILLY 57.0KG Seymour Bloodstock & The Sheen Group At debut, second last of 9 at Kyneton F&M Mdn-Sw on February 10 over 1479m, 8 len behind Iced Poppy with 57.5kg at $13. Others look better prospects. |
6 EOIN WALSH |
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HOLIDAY SURCHARGE
CHRIS CALTHORPE 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Miss M M Moyle Was as a despised roughie at debut, eased back early on 9th of 12 at Colac Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 12 len behind No Greater Vue carrying 57kg at $81. Cannot enthuse. |
5 NADIA DANIELS |
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HURCO
LIAM HOWLEY 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Liam Howley Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: L Howley), M B Trevaskis, Langdon Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: P C Langdon), G X Ryan & S A Miller Third race start today. At debut, raced on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Colac 3yo Mdn on December 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Kilcarn carrying 58kg at $8.50. Last start ran last of 11 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1400m, 41 len behind Hotei Senshi with 57.5kg at $13. Open to further improvement. |
9 ALANA KELLY |
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REGAL ASCEND
JOHN MCARDLE 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG Regal Bloodstock (Mgr: M H Burckhardt), Easy Watch (Mgr: P Heeraman), Bromfield Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: W C Pearce), Old Bulls (Mgr: R Aivatoglou), P A Johnson, B W Grimley, S A Latter & P Regos Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 8 at Moe 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Hook 'N' Spur with 54kg at $11. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Kilmore 3yo F Mdn-Sw on October 13 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Grinzinger Champ carrying 57kg at $21. Rates highly and should improve. |
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THE ARCHER
NIGEL BLACKISTON 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R Wilkinson He is resuming after a six months break. Not seen since he finished last of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw September 19 over 1400m, 11 len behind Gee Tee with 57kg at $151. On debut ran last of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw August 6 over 1200m, soft track; 11 len behind Duke Atreides carrying 58kg at $201. Might be better off following this run. |
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COLOUR CIRCLE
BRIAN MCGRATH 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG J A McGrath, J B O'Rourke, S J O'Rourke, R J Wilson, Jocole No. 4 (Mgr: J McGrath), Early Doors (Mgr: A J McCann), I B McGrath, Mayford Park 4 (Mgr: B P Maya), N J Gibson & C J Curtain Second-up. First-up after six months 7th of 11 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1170m, 5 len behind Lujaego with 59.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 22 over 1312m, 3 len behind Flamboyant Lad with 59.5kg at $91. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under his belt. |
12 JACKIE BERIMAN |
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