Geelong   22 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Gary Good Coffee BM58 Handicap 1212m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 19)   Rail: Out 3m 1800m - 400m, True Remainder.  

Steely Hustler is expected to lead at a keen tempo. HOME ZONE (10) will run here instead of Adelaide tomorrow, and may cap off a successful day for the Hayes stable. She's been racing in much stronger, and two back missed 1.2L in a Sandown-Lakeside 64. She's been kept up to the mark with a Flemington jumpout, and a leading hoop will give her every chance from the handy barrier. ADELANTE (4) can also race handy and brings narrow defeats from Cranbourne. Hits this contest at peak and has winning claims. ARTPARK (15) resumes and is worth consideration at decent odds. She flies fresh, and her best numbers more than stack up. Yendall stays aboard and has been in the saddle when she's run her best races. ANIA (8) will be fitter again and has more to give. The gate and 2kg claim advantage, and in a key switch, the blinkers go on first time. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Home Zone.
1 9078x RUSSIAN FRONT
SIMON ZAHRA
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
P Cumming & Mrs K L Cumming
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Pakenham 0 - 62 March 6 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Attain carrying 59.5kg at $21. Previously first up; fourth of 7 at this track Bm64 September 26 over 1147m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Chinqui with 60.5kg at $10. Will take benefit from this outing.
10
BEAU TRELOAR
Navy Blue, White Maltese Cross, Striped Sleeves And Cap
2 5180x ANCHOR DOWN
DANNY O'BRIEN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Starblue Racing 14 (Mgr:A Senechaud), B Christian, D Marino, S Bruhn, Mrs L Bruhn, W Lyon, PPJJ Racing Syndicate (Mgr:M Annett), D Todaro, P Baker, Miss D Hussey, Miss N Hussey, RMHR Racing, A Spence, Dr E Ryan, Ms A Elliott, B Pohlner, J Marino, K Mcmahon, Ms K Vaughan & S Thorneycroft
Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Kilmore Bm58 May 5 over 1457m, 27 len behind Wats Normal with 61kg at $15. Previously first up; second of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw January 18 over 1300m, 2 len behind Jenni The Fox carrying 58kg at $8. Later.
5
JORDAN CHILDS
White, Navy Blue Horsehead With Star, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap, White Tassel
3 31x66 CRYPTIC GEM
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
4YO  GR/BR  MARE 60.0KG
R D Griffiths, P Andonopoulos, Ms K A Cravanna-Bell, P J Bell, Mrs C Ellis, A M Game, Mrs K M Hamilton, Mrs K M Hodges, Mrs P D Hollingworth, Mrs R Ryalls, Mrs V Sampson, P Stanley, Mrs G Vogel, Mrs A Wilson, N Wilson, Shesafox Racing, Wow Racing, Red Card, W & N Fun Syndicate & The Beer Chasers
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 12 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on July 21 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Stahnado carrying 60.5kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell 6th of 12 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on August 12 over 1000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Don't Russia with 60.5kg at $21. Going well. Risking.
12
B RAWILLER
Pink And Navy Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap, Pink Pom Pom
4 x4633 ADELANTE
MARK WALKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Mr G Harvey
Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Cranbourne Cl1 on August 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Illuminance with 56.5kg at $3.70. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 13 at Cranbourne Bm64 on July 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Eagle Express carrying 56.5kg at $14. Shapes as a key runner.
6
DANIEL MOOR
Dark Blue, White Crossed Sashes
5 7417x ISN'T THAT IRONIC
STEPHEN BROWN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
D N Karp, Mrs R L Gorman, C J Gorman & Miss C McClure
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Seymour Cl1 April 15 over 1400m, 7 len behind Whirlwind with 56kg at $11. First up last campaign seventh of 11 at Moonee Valley Mdn-Sw January 24 over 1000m, 7 len behind Documentary with 57.5kg at $31. Happy to work around.
16
STEPHANIE HATELEY
Royal Blue, White Band, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 8x582 WHAT YOU WILL
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
A C Stevens, Mrs L M Stevens, Miss C L Stevens, M D Stevens, Miss S A Stevens, Mrs K Salm, Mrs C Beattie, M Beattie, B B Staunton, B D Anderson, D Smith, B Robinson & L C Stevenson
At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Murtoa Bm64 on July 26 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Oak Park Rebel with 56.5kg at $3.40. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm64 on July 9 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Brutalina with 57kg at $61. Has claims.
14
RYAN HOUSTON
Red, Royal Blue And White Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
7 8x18x WHERE'S BRITTANY
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford), Harvey Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D M Harvey), O Favaloro, Ms D Breitkreuz & GAKS Girls (Mgr: Ms K A Spillane)
First-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at Swan Hill Bm58 April 4 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Artpark with 59.5kg at $11. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.25 len Benalla 3yo F Mdn February 16 over 1112m defeating Of The View carrying 57kg at $4.60. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
16
LIAM RIORDAN
Orange And Navy Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
8 80x43 ANIA
JULIUS SANDHU
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 59.0KG
T F Yeung
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at Seymour Bm64 on July 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Per Sempre with 56kg at $19. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Seymour Cl1 on August 15 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Balastier carrying 55kg at $17. Fitter now and making headway. One of the players.
2
EMILY POZMAN
Green, Orange Star, Yellow Sleeves, Orange Spots And Cap, Purple Stars
9 231x8 EVERETT
ENVER JUSUFOVIC
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
B Bognetto & E Jusufovic
Second-up. First-up after nearly two years 8th of 10 at Cranbourne Cl1 on August 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Illuminance carrying 56.5kg at $21. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Moe Mdn-Sw on September 28 2023 over 1217m, 6 len behind Apache Song carrying 57.5kg at $12. Later.
1
MS ROSE HAMMOND
White, Red Sash, White, Red And Black Hooped Sleeves, White, Red And Black Spots Cap
10 x2149 HOME ZONE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F Bm64 on July 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Betwitchery carrying 56kg at $8.50. The start before that 4th of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm64 on July 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Brutalina carrying 59kg at $8.50. Suited and tough to beat.
3
ETHAN BROWN
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
11 9x395 LONG LOST FRIEND
MARK O'DONNELL
5YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
M J Fiteni & Ms K M Stewart
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at Warrnambool Bm58 on July 24 over 1100m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Light Of Rose carrying 59.5kg at $41. The race before that ran last of 9 at Hamilton Bm64 on May 29 over 1100m, slow going 14 len behind Grassmere Diamond carrying 56.5kg at $10. Hard to have.
7
J FRY
Silver, Black Checked Sash, Cerise Sleeves, Black Star Cap
12 5180x STEELY HUSTLER
JAMIE EDWARDS
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Miss M P Kline, C Gurlu, M A Crough, B Micevski, J Micevski, I P Sutika, P Waller, D Walker, R Skenderis, B F Kennedy, T Kennedy & M McLean
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Wangaratta Bm64 May 2 over 1300m, 8 len behind Three Musketeers carrying 56.5kg at $12. First up last campaign second of 9 at Yarra Valley F&M Bm58 January 21 over 1209m, 0.5 len behind Dreamwoman carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Prefer to see how she has returned.
8
ZAC SPAIN
Navy Blue, Deep Red Chevron, Chevron Sleeves, Spots Cap
13 743x0 TWIG
REBEKAH DUDLEY
8YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Ms R D Dudley & J P Egan
Second run back. First-up after nearly two years ran last of 12 at Wodonga Bm58 on August 5 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 20 len behind Ruperts Red Rocket carrying 59.5kg at $101. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 on October 28 2023 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind Serene Nic with 55kg at $11. No easier this time and not likely to threaten.
4
R MCLEOD
Hot Pink, Royal Blue Checked Quarters And Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap
14 08411 ALPINOVA
BROOKE VERWEY-MITCHELL
6YO  BLACK  MARE 58.0KG
B Verwey-Mitchell & T Verwey-Mitchell
Most recently favourite; won by 1.0 len at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 August 16 over 1205m in soft going defeating Adki with 56.5kg at $3.90. The start before that favourite; won by a long-neck at Mildura 0 - 58 August 9 over 1209m defeating Brullen carrying 54.5kg at $10. This tough.
12
K JENNINGS
Black, Queensferry Racing Logo, Purple Sleeves And Cap With Silver Seams
15 1760x ARTPARK
PAUL PREUSKER
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
P A Preusker & P I McFarlane
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Horsham Bm58 May 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Runway Ruler with 59kg at $3.30. Previously first up; third of 12 at Bendigo 0 - 58 February 15 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind My Boy Nick with 58kg at $4. Look for a bold run.
9
D YENDALL
Red, Royal Blue And White Hoops, Royal Blue Sleeves, Red And White Quartered Cap
16 016x9 SHEEZA TORONADO
DYLAN DUNN
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
M A McFarlane & Mrs M McFarlane
Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 12 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on August 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Don't Russia with 58.5kg at $18. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Mornington Cl1 on January 19 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Sumadartson with 55.5kg at $6.50. Will need this run.
19
J NOONAN
Sky Blue, Navy Blue D R Motif, Seams And Cap With Sky Blue Star
17 x59x2 HIDDEN WITNESS
BRITTANY GOODWIN
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms S E Idnurm, B R Goodwin, Ms D L Dunstan, N J Starkie, S Q Hardy, Miss M Y Laidlaw, G M Lee, K Logan, D G Beach, S R Coulson, D Clancy, Mrs L E Goodwin & K Goodwin
Second run back. First-up after two months made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 on August 7 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Innocent Enuff carrying 58.5kg at $21. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Gawler Cl1 on May 28 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Daisydoo with 57.5kg at $6. Prepared to risk this time.
13
C J MACREDMOND
Green, Yellow Star And Cap
18 x0367 SHE IS ALL MAGIC
NATHAN MCPHERSON
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
N A McPherson, Wedge Racing (Mgr: Miss M Hickey), J Gillam, Ms A Conti, S Campbell & Shane Haines Racing (Mgr: S M Haines)
Last start 7th of 12 at Wodonga Bm58 on August 5 over 1100m, in the wet; 7 len behind Gundaroo with 54kg at $16. The start before that 6th of 14 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on July 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Count Of Toulouse with 57.5kg at $17. Passing.
16
Royal Blue, Green Sash, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Armband, Green And White Checked Cap
19 736x5 HAATHER
CARLY COOK
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
A Adamczyk, Mrs T Adamczyk, Mrs L Wilson, Miss C Wilson, A Wilson, B Wilson, J B Rafter, A Barbieri & Mrs P Barbieri
Second-up. First-up after nine months 5th of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm70 on August 7 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Ruminate with 54kg at $71. Previously second-up eased back early on 10th of 14 at this track 0 - 58 on November 11 2023 over 1112m, 5 len behind Infinite Matrix carrying 60kg at $26. No.
11
Green And Black Halves, White Band Green 'cc', Black Sleeves, Quartered Cap With White Seams Pom Pom
20 23224 MONTGOMERY BAY
RORY HUNTER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
A Hunter, R Hunter, C Giddens & Mrs L Giddens
Most recently 4th of 13 at this track Cl1 on August 8 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Deep Pleasure carrying 52kg at $26. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Echuca Bm52 on July 25 over 1009m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Raging Monkey with 52.5kg at $3.20. Hard to have this tough line-up.
2
NADIA DANIELS
Black and White Stripes, Green Sleeves, White Cap