Geelong 01 May 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Pepsi Max Maiden Plate 1243m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 27) Rail: Out 8m 1700m - 800m, Out 10m Remainder. |
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No surprise if the first starters played a key role in the tempo of the race with little speed on paper. Not many better-bred horses here today than BLUE SHIELD (3), who is by Blue Point out of the Oakleigh Plate winner Sheidel. Given a quiet time of things in first trial but then glided away from rivals stylishly under a light ride at the latest to win impressive. Inside alley a big plus. MARWOOBA (10) was unplaced at his only start, but that was in a Saturday race at Randwick, when beaten just over four lengths. Gelded since and has trialled well at Flemington with blinkers going on here. TROUBLE'N PARADISE (8) hasn't done much wrong in two starts to date, beaten less than a length in each. Ready for a peak performance and has a fitness edge on some key rivals. RECYCLE KING (6) has been similarly consistent his past couple, but hasn't draw as well as some here. BLUE BLUE DAY (2) extended nicely to win his latest jumpout, which followed two second placings, so he looks to have a good platform for a strong debut showing. SUGGESTED PLAY: Blue Shield to win.
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AWAYWITHTHEPIXIES
MICHELE DENHAM 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Mrs M M Denham, L J Denham, B Denham, Mrs S Denham, CJ Davern, C M Davern & G J Khougaz Gelding by Coroebus facing the starter for the first time. Fitter for a jump-out on April 15 at Geelong when finished fifth. Will be better for whatever he does in this |
2 SHERIDAN CLARKE |
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BLUE BLUE DAY
MATT LAURIE 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG K L Eagle, C J Eagle, Miss L K Eagle & Ms K A Wilkie Gelding by Blue Point making his first appearance. Won a jump-out at Balnarring on April 22. Top 2 in all 3 jumpouts this time in, which have been a nice platform for a good debut showing. |
7 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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BLUE SHIELD
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Dorrington Farm (Mgr: R J Crabtree), A & G Bray (Mgr: A G Bray), A P Grant, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), G W Fielding, M J Davidson, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond), Ms J O Anderson, P A Gately, M L McKenzie & M D Jackson Gelding by Blue Point facing the starter for the first time. Won a Cranbourne jump-out on April 13. Son of Oakleigh Plate winner Sheidel who was a stylish winner of of a 1000m Cranbourne jumpout on April 13. |
1 JORDAN CHILDS |
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HIGH AMBITIONS
SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG S P Nichols, S A Joyce, R Portaro, A G Zoanetti, R J Atchison, R D Breidahl, T W Bowler, M Bromwich, Mrs R Bromwich, K Brown, S J Chalmers, S Currie, M D Duffus, D Foster, G E Gardiner, Mrs K M Gardiner, M K Kiernan, S T Maroszek, G R Stead & I D Wallis Gelding back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Rosehill Super 3yo Mdn November 12 over 1400m, 17 len behind Big Tiger with 56.5kg at $31. Previously first up; third of 14 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw October 30 over 1200m, a nose behind Star Compass carrying 57kg at $14. Blue Blue Day comfortably had his measure in the latest jumpout. |
6 TEODORE NUGENT |
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MENZIES CREEK
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A D Wilson, Wilawl Go Racing Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 11 at Mt Gambier 2yo+ Mdn Hcp on March 22 over 900m, 1.2 len behind Whathappensinvegas with 56kg at $1.90. Second run from a spell 6th of 11 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Big Rooster with 59kg at $5.50. Not keen on his chances. |
4 J ALLEN |
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RECYCLE KING
SCOTT CAMERON 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG L Cheng Recent form sound. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1113m, 1.3 len behind Rock Glory carrying 59.5kg at $5. Before that 2nd of 11 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1206m, 2 len behind Where's My Sock with 59.5kg at $10. Sure to go well. |
9 J MOTT |
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REGALADE
CLINTON MCDONALD 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas) First starter by Royal Meeting out of Champagne Sisters. Has a total of four trials leading in today's debut. Hasn’t set the world on fire at the jumpouts, so prefer to see. |
3 A MC CABE |
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TROUBLE'N PARADISE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG G Harvey Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Ararat 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1206m, 0.7 len behind Miss Ellaneous with 58kg at $3.20. Last start 2nd of 8 at Donald Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1200m, neck behind Barryfrom Brunzwik with 59kg at $1.75. Will take plenty of beating. |
5 D W STACKHOUSE |
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MAJESTIC CHOICE
LLOYD KENNEWELL 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Merricks Station (Mgr: B Cooper), Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang), Power Thoroughbreds (Mgr: W Power), A M Clark, S B Wallace & N Waters Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw November 28 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Homeward carrying 56kg at $3.60. On debut fourth of 7 at Wangaratta 3yo Mdn-Sw October 27 over 1100m, soft track; 3.5 len behind I'mateez carrying 56kg at $4.20. Not beaten far in latest jumpout, but ridden along to do it, so happy to watch. |
8 LINDA MEECH |
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MARWOOBA
M, W & J HAWKES 2YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG G P Carmody, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Madden Bloodstock, P A Moss, Ms M Ballard, S J & Mrs P Moss, T C Eddy, P F Guerra, Hirecha Racing, G E Kahan, G T Pearson, D P Sinn, B J Thynne, A J Willoughby, Mrs T R Arendse, Ms M J Canteri, M Guerra, W B Keighran & M J Saadie Resumes from a spell after only one run when settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Randwick 2yo Hcp on December 27 over 1100m, 4 len behind By Choice carrying 56kg at $14. Will find this much easier than the debut option and not knocked around in two jumpouts this time in. |
8 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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