Geelong 02 Oct 2025
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Rex Gorell Volkswagen BM62 Handicap 1247m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 14) Rail: Out 9m 1700m - 800m, Out 11m Remainder. |
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Maximum Power and Blue Bandit should set a strong tempo. EXCENIA (11) impressed when winning a Bendigo Maiden before the spell (second up) and resumed here with a nose defeat as favourite in stronger than this. Keeps Dee and is well placed to go one better. SWIFT CIRCLE (12) settled rearward and had no luck at all at Ballarat first-up beaten just 1.2L. He has more to give and John Allen is reunited. With average luck in the run he can fight out the finish. SCHOLL DEEP (9) deserves to be kept very safe. Presents first up after the switch from a NSW yard. She will race over further but her numbers read well for this and she won a recent Colac trial by a big space. Maps well and looks ready to go. BLUE BANDIT (8) went close on debut and then delivered a Moe Maiden by 3.5L. Has an awkward gate but will be fitter and he has good upside. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Excenia.
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| 1 | 1798x |
POWERBOUND
PATRICK KEARNEY 6YO BR/BL GELDING 62.0KG G F Stellato, S Creely, P G Wilson, N R Reynolds, S Beugelaar, J L Tam, Mrs L Tam, M Cannon, H Saville, W P O'brien, G Sirianni, A Mandaliti, G Di Benedetto, R Mesiano, Ms F Warner, P H Burton, F Mandaliti, R Ambesi & L M Basilone Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Ballarat Bm64 April 27 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Brooklyn Boss carrying 61kg at $9.50. First up last campaign fifth of 8 at Pakenham Bm64 February 20 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Maui Man carrying 60kg at $21. Worth a market watch. |
3 BEN ALLEN |
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| 2 | 05598 |
COMIC HERO
DAN O'SULLIVAN 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG J Jacobson, Mrs W L Daniels & P Belford At the latest run 8th of 14 at Ballarat Bm62 on September 19 over 1200m, 3 len behind Runaway Soul with 61kg at $10. Before that 9th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on September 3 over 1400m, 5 len behind Chest Of Gold carrying 60kg at $21. Better than the form line suggests. |
2 D YENDALL |
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| 3 | 2885x |
APPARATUS
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG G Harvey Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Pakenham Bm64 January 23 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Jenni The Jet carrying 60kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 November 20 over 1200m, 5 len behind Nova Lights with 58.5kg at $3.80. In good hands and keep safe. |
10 L CURRIE |
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| 4 | 729x7 |
FURY
CIARON MAHER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B A Dorman), Gilgai Farm (Mgr: R R Jamieson), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson), G T Ryan, M Rowsthorn, R Smith & Wright Racing (Mgr: P J Wright) Second-up. First-up after eight months second last of 8 at Mornington Bm62 on September 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Harmonett carrying 61kg at $8. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm64 on November 15 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Under And Over with 60kg at $5. Fitter and can do a lot better. |
5 ETHAN BROWN |
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| 5 | 7x19x |
JAMMIN JIMMY
MITCHELL FREEDMAN 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG M J Hirst, Mrs S L Cairns, Ms K R Gooley, Mrs D L Bye, D J Bye, R Fennell & Ms E Sweetnam Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at this track Bm64 June 20 over 1212m, soft track; 8 len behind Duchess Zou with 59.5kg at $16. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Pakenham Cl1 May 29 over 1200m slow track defeating Midnight Hustle with 57.5kg at $16. Prefer to see how he returns. |
10 JORDAN CHILDS |
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| 6 | 81x24 |
MAXIMUM POWER
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Dr A C Gay, Mrs S A Gay, Mrs S M Gay, Ms M Hardwick, Ms N Hardwick, Dr A A M Cham, P S Cullen, C W Dunstan, Ms C V M Lane, Mrs H M Stow, Money Ponds, Mrs K Palumbo, M Foley, B Kennedy, Ms S K Mitchell, S P Stow, H A Lane, Mrs M H Stow, Mrs J Anderson & Malua Bangtail Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up led but faded 2nd of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 on August 11 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Spirited Defence with 60kg at $12. Second-up 4th of 12 at this track Bm66 on September 12 over 1125m, 1.75 len behind Edges Diamond with 59kg at $10. Risking here. |
1 LIAM RIORDAN |
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| 7 | 1436x |
NICAJON
MICK SHEPHERDSON 11YO BR/BL GELDING 60.0KG Mrs K Shepherdson & Q J Scott Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 15 at Morphettville Bm74 May 3 over 1600m, 5 len behind Annihilate with 55.5kg at $14. Previously first up; ran last in a small field at Colac Bm70 February 7 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Capper Thirtynine with 56kg at $21. Better off following this run. |
6 T P MADDEN |
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| 8 | 31 |
BLUE BANDIT
JOHN LEEK JR 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG J Leek (Jnr), P D Cahill, J P McGregor, J Colquhoun, Mead Racing, P N Reilly, A Lodge, D N Midgley, L Walker, T Walker, Ms J Frederico, B K Higgs Thoroughbreds & Mrs K Pulmer & J Richards Raced twice to date. At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on September 5 over 1200m, slow going 1.2 len behind Tagline carrying 59.5kg at $21. Last start scored a big 3.5 len win at Moe Mdn-Sw September 23 over 1217m on a soft track defeating Unriddle carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. Going along well and should be in the mix again. |
9 JYE MCNEIL |
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| 9 | 1368x |
SCHOLL DEEP
LINDSEY SMITH 5YO B/BR MARE 58.0KG L S Racing 1 Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Newcastle Bm64 July 12 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Hooligan Tommy carrying 59kg at $8. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at Port Macquarie F&M Bm64 December 29 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind River Pat carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Has talent and the betting will be key. |
4 J FRY |
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| 10 | 7168x |
MISS PLAYLOUNGE
CLINTON MCDONALD 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG A C Bates, T A Hartley, Royal Bloods Syndicate (Mgr: D Johnstone), Team Scotty Cameron (Mgr: D Kenna), S McLean, M Baxter, D Sutton, Bazzersndaz (Mgr: Z Bartlett), Mrs B R Johnstone, W F Johnstone, O Favaloro, P T Jurkovsky, A W Slayford, Ms D Slayford, G Bromley & Miss A Kennedy-McDonald Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Caulfield 3yo F Bm78 May 31 over 1600m, 9 len behind Madiyya with 51kg at $21. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw March 5 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Girijaala carrying 57kg at $3.50. A top hoop rides and keep an eye on the market moves. |
14 JAMIE MELHAM |
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| 11 | 61x2 |
EXCENIA
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Mrs J E A Lindsay & B J Lindsay Second-up. First-up after six months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track Bm66 on September 12 over 1125m, nose behind Edges Diamond with 54kg at $3.90. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.8 len at Bendigo 2yo F Mdn-Sw March 18 over 1100m defeating Immerse carrying 57kg at $5.50. Can bounce back. |
7 MICHAEL DEE |
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| 12 | 528x6 |
SWIFT CIRCLE
ANTHONY CHIBNALL 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG C Rumble, S M Rumble, G C Rumble, Mrs M T Rumble, T Drever, Mrs N Drever, I Drever, P A Drever, Miss T Rumble, Mrs C T Rankin, D C Rumble, Miss S Rumble & Ms L Rumble Second-up. First-up after two months 6th of 14 at Ballarat Bm62 on September 19 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Runaway Soul with 59kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Pakenham Cl1 on May 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Jammin Jimmy carrying 59kg at $4.40. Fitter and should be right in it. |
8 J ALLEN |
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| 13 | 867x4 |
QUEEN AMANJENA
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), J A Binney, Dr O K Chan, G H E Goyne, A Yeo, Ms P M Dunne, F D Frawley, M Macdonald, S W Kennedy, B D Roe, Ms L Davey, P J Cormack, E M Travaglini, A Helstrup, D J Murphy, G Norbury, M Fayad, S Gorsuch, Svensome & Snow Road Thoroughbreds Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 12 at Wodonga Bm62 on September 16 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Jugiong carrying 56kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Pakenham 0 - 62 on March 13 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Trangoojahray carrying 57.5kg at $21. Not keen. |
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THUNDER AWARD
LLOYD KENNEWELL 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B A Wilson, Mrs J Wilson, M C Wilson, Mrs L Pepper, Mrs I F Wilson, A P Gesmundo, J M Wieremiejczyk, Mayor's Merry Men & The Oakers Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 14 at Seymour Cl1 on August 15 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Balastier with 59kg at $8. Second-up 7th of 11 at this track Cl1 on September 12 over 1225m, 5.5 len behind Guerite carrying 58kg at $11. May need this too. |
7 ZAC SPAIN |
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