Geelong   14 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

Geelong St Pats Community Cup 1412m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 20)   Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit.  

Strong pace from Acta Non Verba kicking up with Delivering close by. FLOWERDALE (14) is racing well, scoring two back at Sale before finishing 1.75 lengths from the winner last time over 1400m at Sandown. She's a progressive type from a strong stable who are most likely using this as a stepping stone to bigger and better things. ALERO (2) improved sharply on his fourth two starts back at Pakenham with success as favourite over 1400m at Pakenham, getting home by 2.25 lengths. Will give himself every chance on-speed. QUISEEN (6) gave away a considerable start over 1200m at Caulfield Heath last time before hitting the line well to finish fourth. Suited onto this bigger track. CRIPPS (7) has started this campaign with a flourish, winning both starts down in Tassie, and while this is a step up in grade he'll have taken great benefit from those runs and has a winning habit. ARCANDAM (5) also won his first two runs this prep and although beaten last start he was only 2.35 lengths off Verdoux, who won at Flemington last weekend. SUGGESTED PLAY: Flowerdale to win.
1 12x60 DELIVERING
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing, Mrs C O Bamford, K L Bamford, S F Harney, A N Richardson, Kingsplusone, D M O'Brien, P R Connell, Mrs C Connell, Healey Bloodstock, S K McLay, Taylors Haymarket, M A Aldous, G A Buchanan, S S Pulverman, M Minihan & Coco's Crew
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resumes off a 49 day letup. Resuming did the work up front then tired 6th of 9 at Warrnambool Bm70 on December 31 over 1200m, 3 len behind Arcandam with 59kg at $10. Second run from a spell ran last of 11 at Caulfield Bm70 on January 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Everain carrying 60.5kg at $31. Was unstoppable on the Ballarat synthetic last winter and might need that track to show his best.
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Turquoise, Black Braces, White Sleeves, Black Stars, White Spot Cap, Black Pom Pom
2 x6141 ALERO
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Ms B J Patterson, Mrs S H Juratowitch, N A Robertson, M J Mattsson, J A Robertson, Mrs EK Anders, Mrs JM Scales, J A F Rabl, H R Smart, D A Wouters, B R Cross, R M Scales, D P Juratowitch, D L Anders, Mrs M J Mattsson, T M Scales, Pink Tacos (Mgr: Ms B J Patterson) & C D Barton
Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; won by 2.25 len at Pakenham Bm62 March 5 over 1400m defeating Lulu Darling carrying 60kg at $2.60. Before that 4th of 8 at Pakenham Bm66 on February 12 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Southern Crescent with 61kg at $2.15. Bounced back last start and will give himself every chance on speed once again.
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Pink, Black MR And Sleeves, White Stripe, Black Cap, White Seams
3 1860x SUPERSTOCK
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs I Kavanagh, B E Saxild, Oz Racing Super (Mgr: B Saxild), G Cain, C Joannidis, J Purdey, P Frith, M Legrand, Sixintofive (Mgr: P Baker), S Lockwood, I Bond, M Carey, W Kalender, Oz Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: B Saxild) & D Ferguson
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Flemington Bm70 September 21 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Federer carrying 61.5kg at $31. Previously first up; sixth of 12 at this track Bm64 January 28 2025 over 1425m, 4.5 len behind Bonnaroo carrying 59.5kg at $13. Recent Flemington jumpout win hinted a positive return might be on the cards.
5
B RAWILLER
Royal Blue, Black And White Checked Sash And Cap
4 x7189 MONTJEUIFY
MATT CUMANI
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
M S S Cumani, A T Bowers, J Attenborough, Franks Crew (Mgr: S Johnson), G L Hales, G D Howell, J W Reeves, K F Greelish, Gobar (Mgr: A Rosenow), J M Evans, G Eastick, Ms L J Martin, O D Beazley, R W White, B Piggott, D M Beavis & P J Burgess
Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 9 at Cranbourne Bm74 on February 13 over 1400m, 5 len behind Hot Digity Boom carrying 59kg at $71. The start before that ran last of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Nmw on January 21 over 1500m, 6 len behind Vivacissimo carrying 59kg at $10. Not going as well as he can and drawn out, so happy to risk.
10
MELISSA JULIUS
Cream, Brown Armbands And Cap
5 6x115 ARCANDAM
DANIEL BOWMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M J Hirst
Last start 5th of 9 at Caulfield Bm78 on February 21 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Verdoux carrying 56kg at $9.50. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Warrnambool Bm70 December 31 over 1200m defeating Stormbender with 58kg at $2.70. Horse that beat him last start and won again since, so right in this.
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NEIL FARLEY
Royal Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves With Red Seams, Black Cap
6 75264 QUISEEN
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs A F J Alexander, C M B Racing No.3, G H Nabarro, Mac Jewell Racing, Kratzie Racing King Island, K L Antonio, M Harper, TripleSoneJ, J Mitchell, Curry Racing, P C Aspland, J Kennedy, C Geyle, S W Kennedy, B Methorst, J E J Ciurlionis & Bloodstock 3350
At the latest run got back early 4th of 8 at Caulfield Heath F&M Bm74 on February 18 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Xarpo carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. The race before that 6th of 11 at Caulfield Bm70 on January 24 over 1400m, 3 len behind Everain with 60kg at $10. Can improve on the latest effort and gets her chance from the inside alley.
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C J MACREDMOND
Navy Blue, Sky Blue Epaulettes And Striped Sleeves, Sky Blue Cap
7 76x11 CRIPPS
PATRICK KEARNEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P Kearney, C J Grace, A Rafferty & P Rafferty
Third-up today. First-up won by 1.3 len at Hobart Cl1 February 6 over 1390m defeating Southern Auroras carrying 59kg at $2.50. Second-up won by a head at Launceston 3/4yo Hcp February 20 over 1400m defeating Magnaprime carrying 54kg at $2.60. In hot form this prep, but likely to find this tougher than past two.
7
R MCLEOD
Yellow, Grace Family Crest, Black Hooped Sleeves And Cap
8 x521x DIDN'T MISS MANY
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
4YO  GR/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), M Charles, B Coopersmith, Miss N Kennedy, Ms E M Lawlor, Mrs P Massey, R Menchise, Mrs B Murray, S F Ritchie, Miss J C Russell, D M Toohey, J G Wright, M J Wymond, Ms J O'sullivan, J Murphy, Webbmck Racing, N J McKissock, The Operate Racing, Jjagg & G A Snow
First-up. Finished off last campaign won by head Warrnambool Bm66 December 31 over 1400m defeating Hay Joe with 59kg at $2.60. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at Pakenham Bm66 November 7 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Khadime carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Prefer to see how he returns.
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LIAM RIORDAN
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
9 74918 DOLLAR CHASER
BILL PAPAZAHAROUDAKIS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T M Scales, D P Juratowitch, Mrs S H Juratowitch, B R Cross, R M Scales, Mrs JM Scales, Mrs EK Anders, J A Robertson, N A Robertson, D A Wouters, H R Smart, J A F Rabl, Ms B J Patterson, Mrs M J Mattsson & M J Mattsson
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently didn't do much in the run home; second last of 9 at Caulfield Bm70 on January 31 over 1400m, 8 len behind Two Wolves carrying 59.5kg at $15. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at Pakenham Bm66 Hcp January 16 over 1400m defeating Jewel Bay with 59.5kg at $16. Folded up late last start, but win at the previous start a better guide to his chances here.
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R J HURDLE
Royal Blue, Gold Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
10 4138x ACTA NON VERBA
DANNY O'BRIEN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
D T O'Brien, Mrs J O'Brien, J F Hardwick, T H Rourke, Salter Pastoral Company (Mgr: R C Salter), A C Lennen & T Rourke
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Moonee Valley Vobis Gold Star October 24 over 1496m, 7 len behind Apulia with 55kg at $10. Previously first up; second of 8 at Swan Hill 3yo Bm64 June 8 over 1200m, soft track; a nose behind Shamateur carrying 59.5kg at $3.20. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
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EMILY POZMAN
Navy Blue, White Checked Sleeves And Cap
11 x7207 THORIN
NICK RYAN
9YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Woodpark Stud (Mgr: Dr D A Chaikin)
Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently second last of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm66 on February 9 over 1600m, 8 len behind Curse It with 58kg at $6. Before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Flemington Bm70 on December 31 over 1800m, 8 len behind Fiorenot carrying 59.5kg at $16. Best is good enough but we haven't seen much of it of late.
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K JENNINGS
Blue, Pink FR
12 x758x THE MUFFIN MAN
MATTHEW ENRIGHT
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Cape Schanck Racing (Mgr: T Ottobre)
Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm66 November 8 over 1950m, 5 len behind Thinkingnintynine with 60kg at $3.40. First up last campaign seventh of 12 at Hamilton Bm70 October 11 over 1600m, soft track; 5 len behind Barbie'sdreamworld carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Needs further than this to show best but can pull out a run fresh and has the class to be a force.
2
DYLAN DUNN
Sky Blue And Purple Diamonds
13 x4165 ULTRA BLUE
TOM DABERNIG
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs V L Klaric & I Cajkusic
Last start faded in the straight 5th of 11 at Terang Bm62 on February 20 over 1406m, 2.25 len behind Suze Spritz carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 6th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on February 4 over 1300m, 4 len behind Winsome Star with 56.5kg at $19. Will need to do a bit more.
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LINDA MEECH
Black, Gold Maltese Cross And Seams, Black Cap
14 43x12 FLOWERDALE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
M C Price
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming won by 0.8 len at Sale Bm62 February 11 over 1206m defeating Bohemian Angel carrying 58kg at $3.10. Second run from a spell 2nd of 9 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm74 on February 25 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Terilee carrying 56kg at $6. Well placed. Nice first-up win followed by a solid second to a horse who'd start a short-priced favourite here.
4
JACKSON RADLEY
Pink, Royal Blue A And Sleeves, Pink Armbands, Royal Blue A Cap
15 x9440 LONGTIMEDREAMING
PAUL PREUSKER
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
P A Preusker, B Brooks, R J Coventry, P Jenns, G D Thomas, Miss S Fowler, M J Wenborn, Grey Geese (Mgr: G I Mcqueen), M Allwright & M Allwright
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start ran last of 10 at Naracoorte Bm68 on February 8 over 1200m, 10 len behind Cork Harbour carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at Warrnambool Bm62 on January 11 over 1200m, 3 len behind Becauseyou're Mine carrying 58.5kg at $6. Looking elsewhere.
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ALANA KELLY
Emerald Green, Gold Vee, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap