Geelong 22 Aug 2025
GOING: G(4)
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Rex Gorell Volkswagen Maiden Plate 1512m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 19) Rail: Out 3m 1800m - 400m, True Remainder. |
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Without an obvious leader, it may be left to Kazza Joy, Menshevik and Grinding Away to control the tempo. MENSHEVIK (11) raced well enough at Listed and Group level in his maiden campaign and will be better for his two starts this preparation on heavy tracks at Kembla Grange and Canterbury. The colt has likely been switched south for better ground and should enjoy the step up in trip. Has the class to win if he's presented on song. SEYCHELLES (14) debuts and has had five jumpouts over time and won her latest. She jumps from the inside gate and sits at the bottom of the handicap. She's in a smart stable and a bold run is in the cards. DIESEL DESMOND (1) debuts and has looked good at the jumpouts. John Allen sticks from the latest and he maps for the run of the race. Ready to go. GYRA (7) will be fitter and has raced well in some decent Maidens. Has been switched from Maher's Sydney stable freshened, and Brown is booked. Keep onside. SUGGESTED PLAY: Menshevik if the betting indicates stable confidence.
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DIESEL DESMOND
MITCHELL FREEDMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M J Hirst Gelding by Puissance De Lune on debut. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at St Arnaud on August 12. Jumps from a favourable gate and a bold effort is likely. |
3 J ALLEN |
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| 2 | 324x4 |
GRINDING AWAY
MICHELE DENHAM 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Mrs M M Denham, L J Denham, B Denham, Mrs S Denham, CJ Davern & C M Davern Second-up. First-up after eight months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 1500m, slow going 4.5 len behind Hot Too Go with 59.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on September 27 over 1606m, 5 len behind Keeneland with 59.5kg at $41. Can do better. |
5 TEODORE NUGENT |
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ISALOT
DYLAN DUNN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D J Dunn & M J Reszka Second-up. First start 9th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1300m, 10 len behind Bossy Benita with 58kg at $81. Returned from break made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Hot Too Go carrying 59.5kg at $41. Further improvement in store. |
7 J NOONAN |
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SMOTHER
CIARON MAHER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing & Mr J A O'Neill Last start ran last of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Mdn-Sw on August 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Sabi Storm carrying 59.5kg at $19. The run before that 7th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Ad Vitam with 59.5kg at $8. Blinkers on first time and can improve. |
11 ETHAN BROWN |
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SUPREMACY
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG YES Bloodstock, A Kheir, J-D Huynh & Balmerino Racing Partnership Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 7th of 10 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1400m, 3 len behind Demiquaver carrying 58kg at $7.50. First up last campaign 5th of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on November 6 over 1454m, 3.5 len behind Chaparro with 58kg at $3.30. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Cranbourne on August 11. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
8 BEAU MERTENS |
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VADAR
AARON LAING 4YO BAY HORSE 59.0KG Mrs K Hargreaves, K Zienkiewicz, B Campbell, A N Woff, M E Laaksonen, Ms J L Ryan, T A White, V Lohrey, C Bolton, Meta Incognita (Mgr: D S Leahy) & T Farquer Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, got back early 5th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw on July 23 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Jamesjohno with 58kg at $101. Second-up got back early 9th of 13 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on August 10 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Gold Medallist carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Passing. |
5 JORDAN CHILDS |
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GYRA
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG OTI Gyra (Mgr: T F Henderson), Murumba Racing (Mgr: J L Blight), M H Christie, D J Hutchinson, J E Lines, R Bow, Beartown No. 15, Beartown No. 16, P D Bauer, Mrs J L Pilloni, Ms L Gillespie, G Lewis, Madmartigan, J R Cahill, R V Keeley, Farising Racing, Bring It On Racing, T Edwards & P F Kilday Second run back. First-up after five months got back early 3rd in a small field at Kembla Grange F&M Mdn-Sw on July 26 over 1300m, 6 len behind Cinsault with 58kg at $14. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Mdn on January 22 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Eccedere carrying 55.5kg at $8. Improver from the top barn to consider. |
9 BEN ALLEN |
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JUSTIFIED AT LAST
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG Mrs C L Kavanagh, R Smith, Dr J F Kinnear, Rosary Racing (Mgr: R L Salvestro), Robdastar Racing (Mgr: R L Salvestro), Moo's Shed (Mgr: B N Lehmann), S W Bruhn, C M Montano, G J Dealy, R Spiteri, J Ansell, G W Fielding, Winning Verdict Syndicate (Mgr: A M McDonough) & Oligeorge (Mgr: Mrs C Kavanagh) Second-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 10 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on August 5 over 1300m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Capital Win with 57.5kg at $18. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Moe Mdn-Sw on October 18 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind She Nailed It with 57.5kg at $21. Find this too tough. |
10 D W STACKHOUSE |
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KAZZA JOY
DAN O'SULLIVAN 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG N E Heaslip, Supreme Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A B Grayling), C Heaslip, D A Heaslip, D Dillon, Mrs E Curtis, Mrs K B Lally, G C Heaslip, J Douglas, Ms L Edwards, M E Heaslip, N W Shaw, S W Beers & W G Hibberd Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 1500m, slow going 4 len behind Hot Too Go carrying 57.5kg at $61. The run before that settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on July 22 over 1400m, 4 len behind Lennystar carrying 56kg at $8. This hard. |
2 DECLAN BATES |
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LILLARD
JASON WARREN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG R L Smith, Mrs C M Smith, J Warren & Ms K E A Warren At debut, 9th of 13 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on August 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Sheez Elegant carrying 57kg at $8. Safely held. |
11 L CURRIE |
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MENSHEVIK
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 57.0KG F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond), D L Blumberg, Mrs D A Paterson, P L Ward, Mrs K I Ward, G D Sheehan, K Morgan, G A Snow, Miss R M Morey, Ms P Yeomans, B Supple, H Kaplan, Mrs S Kaplan, M Rasmussen, World Series Group, Hon G J Williamson & V J De Leon Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 10 at Canterbury 2yo 0Sc on July 9 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Sapphire Rose carrying 54kg at $10. Last start 2nd in a small field at Kembla Grange Mdn on August 1 over 1300m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Ninja with 56.5kg at $3.40. Fitter now and making headway. Ready to open his account . |
6 J MOTT |
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CATALONA
ARCHIE ALEXANDER 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Limerick Lane (Mgr: G Ryan) At debut, 6th of 9 at Cranbourne 3yo F Mdn-Sw on August 1 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Brilliant Horizon carrying 57kg at $13. Others preferred. |
4 HARRY COFFEY |
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CELTIC VIVA
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 3YO GR/BR FILLY 55.0KG D J Molloy, Gaire Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Molloy), B J Molloy, W J Molloy, P A White, E Pascoe, D R Dickinson, A J Thompson, Mrs N L Antonio, Miss S A Molloy & Miss P J Molloy At debut, second last in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo F Mdn-Sw on August 6 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Censori carrying 57kg at $19. Sure to come on from that run and keep onside. |
12 ZAC SPAIN |
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SEYCHELLES
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Fairway Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Camilleri) Filly by Proisir on debut. Won a jump-out at Pakenham on July 22. Well educated and showing plenty promise leading into this. |
1 MICHAEL DEE |
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