Geelong 14 Aug 2026
GOING: H(9)
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Heads to Tails Horsewear BM62 Handicap 1730m Track: HEAVY 10 Rain (Max: 13) Rail: Out 4m 1800m - 500m, Out 7m Remainder. |
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Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Shamex. Open one to finish. COVERT THINKING (4) put in a much better run last start stepping up to 1900m at Canterbury, running on well in a BM72 to grab second. She's a consistent sort of mare who looks well placed this level. Stablemate OMNIC (3) will be one of the hardest to beat. He won two on the bounce then just found one better here last time in a similar race. He'll be up on speed and hard to run down. HOTEI SENSHI (10) is lightly raced, up in trip off an even showing in good company at Caulfield last time. This suits and the trip should too. DENY ENTRY (8) is another lightly raced type who stuck on well behind an all the way winner with strong 3yo form at Sandown lakeside. Fitter again and has strong claims. QUEENSBURY (7) is consistent and in the mix again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Covert Thinking on top.
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| 1 | 350x7 |
DARTBOARD
BRADY CROSS 7YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Mrs A P Morgan, R G Bell, Mrs M J Bell, B J Fraser, A Fraser, Ms L C Richmond, P J Cassidy, D A Flanagan, L S White, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, T J Knights, Mrs K Knights, I Hart, S Hart, Mrs A M Bennetts, S E Bennetts & D Stevens Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 12 at Bendigo on July 30 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Puglia with 59.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 in the Nhill Cup on December 26 over 1650m, 1.75 len behind Sirius Black carrying 56kg at $2.25. See again. |
5 JACK HILL |
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| 2 | 470x6 |
LEGEND BEAST
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock , D Heffernan, K Tapper, B Coopersmith, B J Lee, Miss H L Sherborn, D G Williams, T J Coltman, C J Hart, A Batey, J F G Croft, G J Harbinson, C T Malcolm, D J Palmer, B Biasin, Ms A Biasin, Major Crimes & D J Bourne Second run back. First-up after seven months from last on the turn 6th of 11 at Bendigo on July 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Hawk Power carrying 59.5kg at $17. Previously second-up eased back early on 4th of 7 at Moe on November 16 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Fridge Monster carrying 54.5kg at $21. Prefer to see again. |
1 JACKSON RADLEY |
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| 3 | 23112 |
OMNIC
CIARON MAHER 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG D M Firth, Airborne Racing, J Dixon, D P Hickey, N Sweeney, I R Wellwood, Te Puke Thunder, A C Morris, F Barbaro, J Doyle, J A Mazzarella, Ms M Catoggio, Mrs J Silvey, P J Silvey, P J Brosnan, R C Imbesi, Mrs S Mills, Ms A Mills, W Gilroy & Miss H L Sherborn Recent form sound. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track on July 31 over 1700m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Charming Deel with 59.5kg at $3.70. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Bendigo on July 5 over 1500m on a heavy track defeating Ataegina carrying 55kg at $2.50. Racing well and will be hard to catch. |
6 JABEZ JOHNSTONE |
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| 4 | x9772 |
COVERT THINKING
CIARON MAHER 5YO BROWN MARE 60.0KG A M Lamshed, Miller Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, S D Taylor, H J Allen, J W Armstrong, R Gudykunst, J J Taylor & C Woodcock At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Canterbury on July 22 over 1900m, slow going 0.6 len behind Velaris with 54.5kg at $5. Before that got back early 7th of 9 at Canterbury on July 8 over 1550m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Let's Fly with 58.5kg at $12. Brings solid form down and can win this. |
9 ZAC MOORE |
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| 5 | 93x76 |
MANNERHEIM
JAMIE EDWARDS 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs J M Edwards & Olivia's Racing (Mgr: F Agosta) Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on July 10 over 1243m, in the wet; 11 len behind Talkin' Italian with 58.5kg at $31. Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside on July 29 over 1500m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Stay Silent with 59kg at $71. Can't have. |
8 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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| 6 | 117x7 |
NICOFFHOME
CHRIS CALTHORPE 6YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG S Hetherington, B Jenkin, Mrs B Jenkin, Mrs A Powderly, G M Smith, Mrs C J Hetherington, R J Coxall, P Powderly, Miss M M Moyle, Mrs W Dargue, H Helpenstein & Mrs S Helpenstein Second run back. First-up after five months sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at this track on July 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Immortal Triumph with 60.5kg at $71. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic on August 7 2025 over 1500m, 9 len behind Kittyhawk carrying 59.5kg at $101. Not keen. |
17 L CURRIE |
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| 7 | 52232 |
QUEENSBURY
JOHN MOLONEY 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Ms J C Sampson Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Moe on July 21 over 1628m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Red On Red carrying 58.5kg at $3.90. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Sale on July 9 over 1746m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Garnacho carrying 57.5kg at $8. Drawn to effect and has claims again. |
2 JYE MCNEIL |
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| 8 | 8x12 |
DENY ENTRY
GAVIN BEDGGOOD 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG T A Grigg, Mrs D Grigg, N D Felmingham, Mrs J L Felmingham, R J Donazzan, R G Furness, Miss S Dunn, S T Sharkey, Mrs E H Sharkey, Mrs J A Buckland, D J Buckland, A F Milburn, Relate (Mgr: W A Exton), Ms A F Williams, R K Stubbs, P R McGuigan, PG Leonard, M F Cleary & F J Cleary Third-up today. First-up won by 2.5 len at Cranbourne on July 16 over 1500m in the wet defeating Tempered Edge with 59.5kg at $9. Last start 2nd in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside on August 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Zebra Finch with 58kg at $3.70. Has upside and should take beating. |
15 J BOWDITCH |
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| 9 | 3543x |
HOLLANDIA
JOHN MOLONEY 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Ms J C Sampson Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 April 15 over 3000m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Suffolk Star with 52kg at $10. Previously first up; ran last of 11 at this track Bm62 November 14 over 1507m, 4.5 len behind Leg Drive with 59.5kg at $151. See this one. |
10 DECLAN BATES |
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| 10 | 12x27 |
HOTEI SENSHI
LUKE OLIVER 4YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG L F Oliver, A G Westwood, B Broom, Plaistowe Racing (Mgr: B E Brunton), Ms C A Malin, W G Lee, G Munro, H J Boniwell, L Coia, Mrs J L Bainbridge, M Bainbridge, S K McNamara, W G Marshall & The College Racing (Mgr: B R Lowry) Third-up today. Resuming sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Bendigo on July 5 over 1300m, on rain affected going; nose behind Magnetic Chess carrying 60.5kg at $5. Last start 7th of 11 at Caulfield on July 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Lauberhorn carrying 51.5kg at $16. Can improve. Expect he can make amends. |
16 BILLY EGAN |
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RAGAZZONE
SHAY KEATING 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG B M Keating Lining up for just third start. At big odds at debut, with blinkers first time; ran second last in a small field at Bendigo on July 5 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Stakes with 59.5kg at $41. Last start won by a head at Murtoa on July 25 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating New Prospect carrying 59.5kg at $41. Much tougher assignment today and looks outclassed. |
4 R J HURDLE |
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| 12 | x2413 |
SHAMEX
PAUL PREUSKER 6YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG P A Preusker, G J Daffey & Mrs A J Daffey Racing well recently. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Murtoa on July 25 over 2050m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Tempest Moon with 54.5kg at $2.45. Before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at Casterton on July 5 over 2000m in the wet defeating Pianta with 54kg at $4.60. Could give some cheek. |
13 SHAYLEIGH INGELSE |
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| 13 | 11735 |
ANNABELLE SUNSHINE
MICHAEL TROTTER 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG Baxter Lodge (Mgr: A E Jacobs) Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at Sale on July 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Princing with 58kg at $21. Before that 7th of 12 at Seymour on June 11 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Zentorno carrying 58kg at $11. Definite winning chance. In the mix. |
8 JACKIE BERIMAN |
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| 14 | 67415 |
MISS TRUSTFUL
CIARON MAHER 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG VIC Husslers, C W Bond, Ms J Crewes, D D Yates, Sewgoolam Racing Connection, A P Aarons, Mrs T Ryan & Miss H L Sherborn At the latest run 5th of 13 at this track on July 31 over 1700m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Charming Deel with 58kg at $7.50. The start before that came from midfield and won by 2.75 len at this track on July 10 over 1760m in heavy going defeating Albanian I Am with 59kg at $10. Minor chance. |
19 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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| 15 | 55115 |
SIDE PIECE
AARON PURCELL 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P Groidis, Mrs M Groidis, Miss O Groidis, Miss B Groidis, Ms C Wallis, T R D Hina, A R Duncan, Mrs D L Duncan, L W Anderson, Mrs C M Anderson, J E Bloom, Mrs N Bloom, M J Donegan, Ms D Moloney, L J Leahy, Mrs M C Leahy, S A Pitt, J Caldarelli, Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell) & B W Rodger Most recently 5th of 8 at Mt Gambier on August 7 over 2050m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Pianta with 61.5kg at $2.60. The race before that favourite; settled well back; won by 1.3 len at Warrnambool on July 23 over 1700m in heavy going defeating Charming Deel with 57.5kg at $9. Risking. |
3 T P MADDEN |
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NEEDLESTICK
MATTHEW WILLIAMS 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG Balius Farm (Mgr: Dr T Dieu), D T Masters & Ms R Dowling Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 5 len at Warrnambool on July 23 over 1700m on a heavy track defeating Le Plus Rapide carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on July 10 over 1443m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Ice Quake with 57kg at $31. Fancy this will test. |
14 CAITLIN HOLLOWOOD |
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| 17 | 90223 |
JACKAND
PATRICK KEARNEY 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG P Kearney, Mrs H L O'Meara, Ms F j Doolan, Ms C E O'Meara, M L Hill, Ms P Duncan, J P Davies, The Gurus Guinea Pigs (Mgr: S Delaney), Ms L J Britton, C Di Iorio, J P Kearney, Miss G L Ramage, J T Poulton, Mrs K J Poulton & Miss E Hassan Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 13 at this track on July 31 over 1700m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Charming Deel with 59kg at $13. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track on July 10 over 1760m, on heavy track; neck behind Jenny The Beaver carrying 62kg at $3.90. Should take some holding out. |
7 WILL GORDON |
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| 18 | 66x26 |
SEPHIA
SYMON WILDE 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), N C Armytage, R J Richardson, C D Rowsell, P K Eastmure, Armsville, Blue Roos, Guided By Science, D G Campbell, Green And Gold, S S O'Meara, Sb Racing, S A Mcleod, C Jackson, S T Jackson, Old Fillies Racing, L T Jackson & G R Jackson Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 10 at this track on July 10 over 1443m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Miss Castelvecchio carrying 62kg at $4.40. Second-up 6th of 12 at Warrnambool on July 23 over 1300m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Terralight with 57kg at $7. In the each-way mix. |
11 J MOTT |
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| 19 | 62221 |
COLOUR CIRCLE
BRIAN MCGRATH 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG J A McGrath, J B O'Rourke, S J O'Rourke, R J Wilson, Jocole No. 4 (Mgr: J McGrath), Early Doors (Mgr: A J McCann), I B McGrath, Mayford Park 4 (Mgr: B P Maya), N J Gibson & C J Curtain Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.5 len at Echuca on July 24 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Harry Caviar carrying 59.5kg at $1.80. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Bairnsdale on July 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; neck behind Bank Heist with 59.5kg at $1.95. Found form and could go on with it. |
18 J ALLEN |
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| 20 | 5276x |
PRINCE OF BYRON
LINDSEY SMITH 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG B J Spicer, P H C Racing (Mgr: P W Edwards), R D Partington, G Kaparos, M J Donegan, P McRedmond, I C Fletcher, C Carter, S C Hussey, C R Fisher, J M Casey, Mrs J Scott, G P Scott, P A Barnard, D Boxshall & Ms V N Fisher Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at this track Bm64 June 20 2025 over 2418m, soft track; 6 len behind St Vincents Garden with 58kg at $6. When resuming last campaign 11th of 13 at this track Bm64 January 28 2025 over 1733m, 10 len behind Cat Noir with 57kg at $16. Might be better off following this outing. |
12 FRED W KERSLEY |
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