Geelong   11 Sep 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

Leading Teams BM66 Handicap 1100m

Track: GOOD4   Clear (Max: 17)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Mr Assertive and Karren possess good early speed. KARREN (10) resumes. She was a $21 chance on debut at Sandown Lakeside but proved too good and the form has worked out a treat. She beat Sass Appeal there who is since a G2 winner and this looks a very winnable race first up off a solid trial. MOONRAKER (3) has just found one better at her past three starts, working home well behind in form mares at her past couple at Warrnambool. It'll be much firmer ground here but he should be right there again. BINE (5) doesn't win out of turn but put in a good effort when last seen to grab second at Bendigo. She's got the ability to be be figuring here. FARAWAY DREAM (7) didn't appear to handle the synthetic last time but was close up in town prior and can bounce back strongly. SUGGESTED PLAY: Karren to win.
1 x8x86 JUST FOR SHOW
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
R A Frew & Mrs L A Frew
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Not raced for 36 days. Resuming eased back early on 8th of 12 in a Bm70 at Pakenham Synthetic on July 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Lake Forest carrying 60.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 in a Bm70 at Ballarat Synthetic on August 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Miss Mahjong with 60kg at $12. Needs to lift.
1
MS DAKOTAH KEANE
White, Aqua Diamond Band And Aqua Epaulettes, Aqua And Yellow Bands And Armbands, White Cap
2 497x8 TANGO JEWEL
JAMIE EDWARDS
7YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
R A O'Callaghan, Mrs M L O'Callaghan & Mrs M A O'Callaghan
Second-up. First-up after five months sat on the pace before fading 8th of 10 in a Bm62 at Warrnambool on August 20 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Cinnamon Kiss with 59kg at $9. Previously second-up ran last of 12 in the LR Black Pearl at this track on January 3 over 1200m, 13 len behind Jenni The Fox with 56kg at $101. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
3
CHELSEA THOMPSON
Pink, Five Black Diamonds, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 78222 MOONRAKER
DANIEL BOWMAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs L J Moor
Racing well recently. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 in a Bm62 at Warrnambool on August 20 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Cinnamon Kiss with 61kg at $3.70. The race before that 2nd of 10 in a Bm62 at Warrnambool on July 23 over 1100m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Queen Christine carrying 61kg at $6. Will take beating again.
8
BEN ALLEN
Royal Blue And White Quarters, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
4 135x9 MR ASSERTIVE
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs I & Mrs C Kavanagh, Dr J Kinnear, Martec Racing (Mrs L Rogers), All Good Sorts (Mrs I Kavanagh), Ms T Rothwell, Ms Z Saba, Mrs S Rogan, Mrs L Paddle, Ms L Budde, Ms C Stanley, Mrs M Haas, Mrs S Sinclair, Dream Team CJW (Ms J Powell), Miss K McKenzie, Ms M Saba & Le Filles De Champagne
Second-up. First-up after six months 9th of 11 in a Bm70 at Morphettville Parks on August 22 over 1000m, slow going 9 len behind Starlite Valley with 57.5kg at $15. Previously second-up 10th of 12 in a Bm58 at Wodonga on August 5 2025 over 1100m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Gundaroo carrying 61kg at $9. Needs to turn the form around sharply to be competitive.
6
JYE MCNEIL
Royal Blue, Black And White Checked Sash And Cap
5 28972 BINE
TOM DABERNIG
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J V O'Neill, B Culham, N R Everson, D Salmon, T P Meehan, L F Robins, Mrs P A M Meehan, C Stannage, Mrs C L O'Reilly, T P Culham, B J Ardrey, S A Aikman, D B Filmer, L R Buller & R Forsythe
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 8 in a Bm66 at Bendigo on August 12 over 1100m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Mrs Archibald carrying 59kg at $10. The run before that ran last of 7 in a Bm70 at Mildura on July 17 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Kick Your Knees Up with 57.5kg at $6. Better last time and has claims off that.
7
JACKSON RADLEY
Royal Blue, White Star, Red Cap
6 836x9 EDGES DIAMOND
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A D Wilson, Wilawl Go Racing
Second-up. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after seven months 9th of 11 in a Bm62 at Bendigo on July 30 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Semelle Rouge carrying 61kg at $17. Previously second-up 7th of 10 in a Bm66 at Bendigo on October 5 over 1100m, 7 len behind Happy Tiers carrying 60kg at $3.20. Fitter but would need to see more.
2
HARRY COFFEY
White, Maroon Star, Maroon And White Stars Sleeves, Maroon And White Star Cap
7 7x549 FARAWAY DREAM
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
4YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
A J A Bosma, Los Angeles, Whispering Jack, Clearwater, Dr J F Kinnear, B G Cross, B E Phee, M W Scott, Mrs B Gerard, G Webb, J W D'Arcy, R A Davis, S G O'Connor, R R White, Mrs J A Pablecheque, A J Laurenson, Mrs J A R Parry, R M Gurney & L Gurney
Last start ran last of 9 in a Bm62 at Pakenham Synthetic on August 16 over 1100m, 7 len behind Rosangela carrying 60.5kg at $9. The run before that 4th of 8 in a Bm70 at Sandown-Hillside on July 15 over 1000m, on a wet track; 1.1 len behind Dreamzel with 56.5kg at $3.50. Can do much better.
5
MICHAEL DEE
Navy Blue, White Band And Go Racing Logo, Armbands And Cap
8 x9x64 LES GARCONS
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
E D Powlett, Mrs F M Powlett, E D Powlett, C D Powlett, L F Powlett & W G Powlett
Third-up today. Resuming ran second last of 7 in a Bm62 at Swan Hill on July 28 over 975m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Monix carrying 60kg at $3. Second-up eased back early on ran second last in a small field in a Bm56 at Murtoa on August 21 over 1100m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Meet Me Halfway carrying 63kg at $3.20. Top three chance.
10
J ALLEN
Navy, Silver Band, Silver And White Striped Sleeves, Navy Cap, White Pom Pom
9 073x5 IT'S A YES
LINDSEY SMITH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Yes Typhoon, Saddlebag Racing, G Kaparos, Busmen, A Schram, Mrs S M Schram,Charlie's Boys, C R Fisher, S Wootten, Z Angelkovski, S Willoughby, Ms K M Reimer, W D Johnston, V Montagnese, J R Randall, T Niceski,The Four Coronas, N J McKissock, The Yays Have It & M W Scholten
Second run back. First-up after six months 5th of 12 in a Bm70 at Ballarat Synthetic on August 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Charming Nic carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 10th of 15 in a Bm66 at Flemington on December 31 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Egerton carrying 59kg at $14. Fitter and some hope.
9
J MOTT
Yellow, Royal Blue Knight, Royal Blue And Yellow Stripe Sleeves, Yellow And Royal Blue Star Cap
10 1x KARREN
LLOYD KENNEWELL
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Edgar Park (Mgr: M A L Stevens)
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when won by 0.5 len in a 3yo F Mdn-Sw at Sandown-Lakeside on December 10 over 1200m defeating Sass Appeal carrying 57kg at $21. Form reads very well, the one to beat.
4
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Black, Orange Maltese Cross, Sleeves And Cap
11 x15x6 SIMPLY STEFFI
CLINTON MCDONALD
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs J R McGrath, Mrs M Thomas, Mrs T A Pilkington, Ms B Croucher & Mrs A Watt
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Flemington in the G3 Ottawa March 7 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Medicinal carrying 56kg at $10. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Cranbourne 2yo Hcp February 20 over 1000m defeating Handee with 57kg at $2.70. Expected to feature.
6
CAITLIN HOLLOWOOD
Navy Blue, White Sash, Lime Green Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap