Geelong   02 Oct 2025
 
GOING: S

BetaVet BM62 Handicap 1765m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 14)   Rail: Out 9m 1700m - 800m, Out 11m Remainder.  

Expecting a strong tempo with Storm Ahead, Hot Too Go and Mosamour going forward ahead of Friday At Five and Up And Under. HOT TOO GO (2) resumed here over 1500m with a 3.3L Maiden win and then found one better this grade/trip at Sale after standing flat-footed at the start. Draws low and will be fitter again. Winning rider Stackhouse is reunited and he can bounce back. STORM AHEAD (3) brought strong form to Seymour first up and led fading late over a mile. Won his only second up start and he may take a sit today and threaten. ORAQUA (9) spaced the Donald Maidens by 4.5L as a $2.9F having her first start from the Waller yard. Peaks and is going to win more races based on that. REZONE (5) comes back in trip, and that and drier conditions will suit. Has won a jumpout and his form early doors would see him right in the finish. In a top barn and can't be taken lightly. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Hot Too Go.
1 33340 UP AND UNDER
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
A J A Bosma, W J Hamilton, T Allnutt, Ms T M Morrissey, Mrs V Daniel, W V Flowerday, A J Pegley, G Clarke, A M Edwards, D A Warburton, A J A Clark, Ms S E Stewart, J W D'Arcy, Mrs J E Kelman, B E Phee, G E Harris, A A Young, B Clarke & R A T (Mgr: A J A Bosma)
Most recently raced on the pace before fading second last of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on September 10 over 1800m, 7 len behind Autumn Slide with 59kg at $15. The race before that 4th in a small field at Gosford Cl1-Sw on July 10 over 2100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Twilight Elegance carrying 59kg at $2.50. Each way claims.
5
B RAWILLER
Navy Blue, White Band And Go Racing Logo, Armbands And Cap
2 63x12 HOT TOO GO
DANNY O'BRIEN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
I Katz, Ms A Vella, B Hill, Mrs J Hill, S Fuller, W Parker, P Spowart, A Thomas, M Walsh, T Fenech, S Palmer, T J Ryan, M Deacon, C Harrington, STP Dogland Syndicate (Mgr: J Sherren), Runamok Racing (Mgr: M Santonoceto), Wage Theft Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S Gearing) & Blue Demon (Mgr: S Lovekin)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up scored a big 3.5 len win at this track Mdn-Sw August 8 over 1500m in soft going defeating Isalot with 59.5kg at $3.70. Second run from a spell 2nd of 11 at Sale Bm62 on September 14 over 1728m, 1.3 len behind Zambardo carrying 60kg at $3.20. Racing well. Looks the measuring stick.
3
D W STACKHOUSE
Purple, Pink Checks, Purple Sleeves, Red Cap
3 836x4 STORM AHEAD
JULIUS SANDHU
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J Sandhu, N Gopaul, N J Bailey, Ms T Poon, Aecal Family (Mgr: A Ng), R Teoh, J Jenkins, H K Lee, M J Hunter, M B Felgate & M A Binns
Second-up. First-up after six months 4th of 11 at Seymour Bm62 on September 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Acta Non Verba carrying 60.5kg at $3.60. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.5 len at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw January 23 over 1400m defeating California Blues carrying 58kg at $1.70. Plenty of improvement to come.
6
J MOTT
Green, Orange Star, Orange And Green Stars Sleeves And Cap
4 x0003 FRIDAY AT FIVE
HENRY DWYER
7YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
Red Lion Hotel (Mgr: D Canny), A Carli, W Menzel, Ms T Hernon, Mrs G Thwaites, L Thwaites, M Nelson, C Barrett, C Freeman, J Meehan, C Kenny, G Curry, Doncaster East Racing (Mgr: D Berry), Toro, Steak Night Club (Mgr: A Edge), Explosive (Mgr: D McGrillen), M I G (Mgr: W Bevan) & Kratzie Racing 2020
At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 10 at Warrnambool Bm62 on September 9 over 1700m, in the wet; neck behind Mr Shorty carrying 58kg at $6. The race before that ran last of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on August 20 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Surfin' Bird carrying 55kg at $61. Impressed last start. Risking.
9
SARAH FIELD
Navy, White Star, Green Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap, Green Star
5 x8086 REZONE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D F M, Mour Magic, The Boom, Dodgy Bros Inc, Old Collegians, Sb Racing, Scopri Lunch, C A Gapes, K N Shearer, P G Kelly, Mrs S R Kelly, S Truin, W Ryan, S J Ryan, C J Ryan, T J Burmeister, P G Ryan & M J Burmeister
Most recently ran last in a small field at Bendigo Bm62 on September 7 over 2400m, on heavy track; 39 len behind Thurmond carrying 60kg at $8.50. Before that 8th of 10 at Seymour Bm64 on August 15 over 2000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind She Said with 60kg at $4.40. Hard to beat on his best form.
2
BEAU MERTENS
Navy And White Halves, Navy Cap
6 8x621 CAPITAL GRACE
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs E L Browne, Ms N Innes, V A McVean, Mrs V Sharp, Mrs C A Diaco, Miss K L Smith, Miss M Boyd, Mrs T Woolley, Ms K Vaughan, Mrs L Robertson, Dr E Ryan, Starblue Ladies (Mgr: A Senechaud) & S Webber
Most recently won by 1.0 len at Mornington Mdn-Sw September 18 over 1600m defeating Zouclaire with 57.5kg at $11. The start before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on September 7 over 1600m, head behind Lots Of Time with 57.5kg at $3.90. Tougher.
1
J ALLEN
White, Navy Blue Horsehead With Star, Navy Blue Sleeves And Pink Cap
7 35491 ARIA ELECTRA
PETER GELAGOTIS
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
J Sourasis, P R McGrath, R Favas, Jaszac Racing (Mgr: N T Pistikakis), J G S Syndicate (Mgr: J Gardiner), M A Murphy, Mrs M M Murphy & Walkochland Racing (Mgr: B G Walker)
At the latest run won by 0.5 len at Bairnsdale 0 - 56 September 7 over 1600m defeating Little Richie Turf carrying 58kg at $3.30. Before that from last on the turn 9th of 13 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on August 12 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Sea Poem with 57kg at $21. Others appeal more.
12
C NEWITT
Black, White Diamond Band, Checked Cap
8 7x910 MYERS DELIGHT
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
T Larkin & Mrs C Larkin
At the latest run ran last of 11 at Seymour Bm62 on September 11 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Acta Non Verba carrying 57.5kg at $91. The start before that won by a nose at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw August 24 over 1600m defeating Shamex carrying 57.5kg at $41. Looking to others.
10
DECLAN BATES
Navy Blue, White Hoops And Sleeves, Navy Blue Stars, Quartered Cap
9 x4281 ORAQUA
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
R T D Racing, S Saint-John, Mrs C Franklin, Low Expectations, L M R Racing, The Zarak Crew, G Oleksinski, K Hoefel ,G Smith, Ms M Stewart, Mrs L Robertson, P Mckern, Mrs B McElvogue, D + A Racing, Ms S Houssami, N Adams, Willow Farm, C Jackson & Mrs S Rodda
At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and scored a big 4.5 len win at Donald Mdn-Sw September 13 over 1620m defeating Emperor Tzu with 57.5kg at $2.90. The start before that second last of 9 at Sandown-Hillside 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Ad Vitam carrying 57.5kg at $7. Fitter and worth following up.
7
J FRY
Royal Blue, Red Dice And Seams
10 x1856 MOSAMOUR
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
B J Flannery, Mrs P A Flannery, T D Flannery & Q J Flannery
Most recently 6th of 10 at Bendigo Bm62 on September 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Blazing Sword with 56.5kg at $31. Before that second last in a small field at Bendigo 0 - 64 on August 28 over 1600m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Kaazi carrying 56.5kg at $6. Prepared to overlook.
8
JYE MCNEIL
Light Blue, Bright Pink Stars, Stars Sleeves, Star Cap
11 x6423 LOVE SPARKLES
ANDREW FORSMAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Luv A Long Lunch Syndicate
Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Wodonga Bm56 on September 16 over 1590m, 2 len behind Grey Lad with 59kg at $2.35. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Tatura Bm56 on September 8 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Eskimo with 59kg at $6. Needs to take another step to feature.
4
R MCLEOD
White, Black And Gold Bands, Black Sleeves And Cap With Gold Pom Pom
12 25417 BELLONADO
HENRY DWYER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
B M Scanlan, Mrs R T Scanlan, Ms S P Mccall, Dr M D Esler, Ms T Brown & Yarriambiack Racing (Mgr: J B Magee)
At the latest run 7th of 11 at Seymour Bm62 on September 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Acta Non Verba with 61kg at $21. The run before that won by 2.5 len at Warrnambool Bm58 July 24 over 2000m in heavy going defeating Unamerican with 61kg at $13. Looks tested again.
12
Royal Blue, Green Four Leaf Clover, Royal Blue, Green And White Striped Sleeves, White Cap
13 560x4 ARISTONOUS
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
The Clan (Mgr: Dr B S Bellinge), D I Hollyman, F J Cacciotti, A F I Racing (Mgr: L Catalano), P L Ward, C French, Ms K L Bytel, Mrs S Kaplan, H Kaplan, K Morgan, P Bolt, BLG Racing, A Rakowski, Hon G J Williamson, ANR Aristonous, G W Fielding, N A Delimitros, Mrs D K Delimitros & Ms J Ann
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Mornington Bm74 June 9 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Captain Electric carrying 56kg at $26. Previously first up; fifth of 13 at Warwick Farm Bm78 April 16 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Poppin' Champagne carrying 56.5kg at $18. Has to be respected.
11
RYAN HOUSTON
White, Red Cross, Red Sleeves, Red And White Quartered Cap
14 x3647 EXABANOISE
CHRIS CALTHORPE
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs M A Calthorpe & J F Calthorpe
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 11 at Seymour 0 - 62 on August 31 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Fire Tribe carrying 60kg at $6. Before that 4th of 14 at Bendigo Bm64 on August 14 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind Ti Tree Lad carrying 59.5kg at $26. Looking elsewhere.
10
Purple, White Maltese Cross And Armbands