Geelong   25 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S

Ladbrokes Form Genius Maiden Plate 1770m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 12)   Rail: Out 9m 1700m - 800m, Out 12m Remainder.  

A race that lacks early pressure. FOIRE DE TRONE (7) ran on well over 1400m fresh and found one better. Fitter and extra trip is a big plus. Goes close again. VINCENTINA (10) ran a much improved race latest and came home hard to finish runner-up. Building to a win and looks suited stretching out in journey. Go well. LOWESTOFT (8) turned in a strong debut when runner-up over seven furlongs. Has upside and should relish the extra ground. Won't be a maiden long. FIRST INFANTRY (3) has been placed last two here at this course in similar races. Blinkers go on this time and will take running down. BEARBRASSBLACKFISH (1) gets blinkers on for the first time and might be the big improver. SUGGESTED PLAY: Follow up on Foire De Trone.
1 76849 BEARBRASSBLACKFISH
GREG EURELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Hancox Bloodstock P/L's Fisher (Mgr: Ms S F Hancox) T M Barclay, A Cole, D C Connell, A J Findlay, A Giles, Mrs N M Giles, C F Greenwood, A J Kitson, C A McDonald, D Murkies, T J O'Malley & M Stephenson
At the latest run 9th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 11 over 1740m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Ekanite with 59.5kg at $21. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 1512m, slow going 3 len behind Dubai Watch carrying 59.5kg at $18. Blinkers on but with the wide draw will need some luck.
10
J BOWDITCH
Pink And White Quarters, Pink Sleeves And Cap
2 6 COORONG
THOMAS SADLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A W Bragg, Mrs S M Mclachlan & R L Charley
At debut, 6th of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on July 4 over 1400m, 11 len behind En Flique carrying 58kg at $21. Don't think he will trouble this field.
2
WILL GORDON
Green, White Sleeves And Cap
3 7732 FIRST INFANTRY
LLOYD KENNEWELL & LUCY YEOMANS
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo)
Recent form sound. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 11 over 1740m, slow going 2.25 len behind Ekanite carrying 59.5kg at $14. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 1512m, slow going 2 len behind Dubai Watch with 59.5kg at $15. Blinkers on and can get off the mark without surprising.
4
BEN ALLEN
Royal Blue And Lime Green Diagonal Stripes, Lime Green Cap
4 0490x ST DOMINIC
JASON CHANDLER
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
N J Phillips & M P Collett
Dual acceptor. Resuming after a 14 months break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw June 14 2024 over 1500m, 10 len behind Peerless Lad with 59.5kg at $81. On debut second last of 10 at Ballarat 4yo+ Mdn-Sw March 11 2024 over 1400m, 11 len behind Citiroc with 59.5kg at $8.50. Prefer to see how he returns.
7
JETT STANLEY
White, Caliber Racing Logo, Black Cap
5 6x368 ABERLUTELY
PAT CAREY & HARRIS WALKER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Clay Hero Racing (Mgr: R W Lanyon), R F Walker, C J Deighton, G J Wilson, Mrs R A Wilson, G J Miles, Mrs J E Sommers, T Allan, P Ryan, P F Meehan, The Golden Greeks Racing (Mgr: S Hrambanis), Powdered Lobster Racing (Mgr: D Burch) & T W Lanyon
Most recently eased back early on 8th of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 14 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Prophet's Son with 57.5kg at $21. The race before that 6th of 12 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on June 26 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Tamahine carrying 57.5kg at $8. Better than latest but will need plenty of luck.
9
MELEA CASTLE
Tangerine, Grey Quarters, White Sleeves
6 935x5 DIVINE SUPER
JEROME HUNTER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
G A Gathercole
Second-up. First-up after five months faded in the straight 5th of 13 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on July 13 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Flowerdale with 55.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 1454m, 2.75 len behind Divine Justice carrying 56kg at $14. SCRATCHED.
4
MS DAKOTAH KEANE
Lime And Royal Blue Checks, Lime Sleeves And Cap
7 47x2 FOIRE DE TRONE
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
P Driscoll, G C Keys, Mrs T Plumb, P M Plumb, The Special K's (Mgr: RA Kaczynski), Mrs Y Sopian, F Ouw & Five Sisters Group (Mgr: Ms M Driscoll)
Second-up. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after six months 2nd of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind A Beach In June with 57.5kg at $11. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on December 18 over 1800m, 8 len behind Reach The Peak with 56kg at $18. Fitter and expected to go close.
8
JAMIE MELHAM
Navy Blue, Red Epaulettes, Armbands And Cap
8 2 LOWESTOFT
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D M Nicol, Mrs M E Nicol, G J Cranny, P L Hopgood, S B Carr, J D Ahern, M J D Ussher, L R Hopgood, G A Ryan & C W Little
At debut, 2nd of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on July 4 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind En Flique with 56kg at $5.50. Strong debut and looks tough to hold out again.
3
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Gold, Black Stripes, Red Sleeves And Cap
9 77x SEAGER
AARON LAING
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Cunningham Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: M Cunningham), D A Monson, C P Galliott, L P Galliott, G J Galvin, Mrs J L Galvin, Mrs J E Bregenhoj, K R Ferrel & Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker)
Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw February 2 over 1732m, 15 len behind Cinch carrying 55.5kg at $16. On debut seventh of 13 at Sale Mdn-Sw January 9 over 1400m, 4 len behind Pro Aussie carrying 57.5kg at $61. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
6
JACK HILL
Black, White Stripes, Red And White Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
10 652 VINCENTINA
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Limerick Lane (Mgr: G T Ryan), P H & B N (Mgr: B J Nally) & V J Nally
Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on July 5 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Rentessis with 57.5kg at $18. The start before that second last in a small field at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 1427m, slow going 5 len behind Whiplash carrying 56kg at $3. Building to a win and can go one better.
5
J ALLEN
Royal Blue, White Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
11 0x7x DASHONARDO
TREVOR J ANDREWS
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Dr D R Barclay
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Benalla F&M Mdn-Sw on February 16 over 1412m, 9 len behind Coco Jen with 58kg at $51. First up last campaign 10th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic 3yo F Mdn-Sw on July 18 2024 over 1200m, 5 len behind Ruby On Gold carrying 57kg at $101. Fitter for a jump-out on July 8 at Pakenham when finished fourth. SCRATCHED.
8
Emerald Green, Black Seams, Four Leaf Clover
12 6x996 EAGLEFURTHER
SIMON ZAHRA
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs A F Stuart & W M Stuart
Last start 6th of 8 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on July 13 over 1454m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Foggy Bottom with 57.5kg at $17. The race before that second last of 10 at Wodonga 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 1300m, slow going 12 len behind Watoto carrying 55.5kg at $15. Will need to improve sharply on recent form.
1
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Navy, White SZ Logo, Sleeves And Cap