Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Friday 9 May 2025
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Geelong. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Promising gelding who ran a close second last start showing good tactical speed. Maps to get ideal run on speed and looks ready to break through. The form around recent runs looks solid and Jordan Childs sticks with him.
Well-bred colt from top stable having first run since decent debut. The addition of blinkers suggests improvement and stable likely to have him ready. Should get good run from barrier and looks a main threat.
Consistent gelding who has placed in recent starts showing improvement. Gets the services of Linda Meech from the inside gate which should give every chance. Ready to peak third-up.
Local galloper who showed improvement last start when third at this track. The step up in distance looks suitable and gets an experienced rider.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Ebony Fighter | 4 | Will Price | Mick Shepherdson | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Electric Elvis | 6 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 58kg | $1.60 |
| 3rd | 3 | Em Sixty | 5 | Declan Bates | Henry Dwyer | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Silver Snow | 1 | Linda Meech | P A Preusker | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Zamparini Spirit | 2 | Jacob Noonan | Clayton Douglas | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Ask Your Mother | 3 | Liam Riordan | G Eurell | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 4 | First Infantry | 10 | Rhys Mc Leod | L Kennewell & L Yeomans | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Left Hook | 8 | Thomas Stockdale | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 58kg | $6.00 |
| Scr | 5 | I Said So | 11 | Ms W Kelly | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Inarticulate | 7 | Cameron Quilty | Saab Hasan | 58kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Our Santos | 9 | Ryan Houston | Matthew Cumani | 54kg |
Progressive filly from strong stable showing ability in both starts. Gets significant weight relief and has Linda Meech aboard.
Gear changes suggest professional preparation and barrier gives options. Stable's strong record with first starters and booking of Koby Jennings adds confidence.
Craig Newitt booking significant and gets in light at the weights. Barrier gives options in running and stable's strong record with first starters adds confidence.
Form around similar company reads well for this and gets experienced rider.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Esquel | 10 | Linda Meech | Tom Dabernig | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 5 | Naitanui | 5 | Koby Jennings | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 2 | Country Blues | 1 | Celine Gaudry | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 10 | Jenni Bassett | 6 | Craig Newitt | C Maher | 55kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 4 | Gunado | 8 | Declan Bates | W Morrissey | 59.5kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Back Of The Boat | 7 | W Gordon | Jessica Pateman | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Don''t Say No Mikki | 9 | John Allen | V L Malady | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 6 | Outfoxthefox | 3 | J Webb | Ms S Ferchie | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Too Darn Cold | 4 | Billy Egan | Dominic Sutton | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Dina Tycoon | 2 | Rhys Mc Leod | Nick Ryan | 57.5kg |
The Alexander/Bates combination is firing and from the good draw, he should get an ideal run just off the speed. Natural improvement expected third-up and the step to 1425m looks ideal.
Golden Mikki brings strong consistent form having placed in 3 of 5 starts. Gets the perfect run from barrier 1 and should be strong late. The 44-day freshen is the query but stable knows how to get them ready.
She Thinks Ahead gets conditions to suit from the good draw with J Childs taking the ride. Her second two back was strong and she should improve sharply on her last start failure. The step up in trip looks suitable based on her racing pattern.
The wide barrier is offset by his tactical speed and Jennings should give him every chance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Marbastion | 10 | Koby Jennings | Michael Huglin | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Saltburn | 8 | Jacob Noonan | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 59.5kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 2 | Colt Forty Five | 11 | Thomas Stockdale | Jamie Edwards | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Brutify | 5 | Neil Farley | Jamie Edwards | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 10 | She Thinks Ahead | 2 | Jordan Childs | John McArdle | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Calypso King | 6 | W Gordon | P Koumis | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 11 | She''s Brutal | 7 | Celine Gaudry | R D Griffiths | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Marty Mcfly | 4 | Liam Riordan | Simon Zahra | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Storm Capital | 3 | Declan Bates | Archie Alexander | 59.5kg | $2.45 |
| 10th | 3 | Golden Mikki | 1 | Fred W Kersley | P A Preusker | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Highly Intrigued | 9 | Saab Hasan | 57.5kg |
Lightly raced improver showing strong staying potential through encouraging placings. The step up to 2240m looks ideal based on recent runs, and the Stockdale/Hayes combination is a significant positive. Maps to get perfect run from barrier 2 and looks ready to break through.
Mare showing steady improvement with strong staying performances. Recent placings suggest she's ready to peak and the step up to 2240m suits perfectly. Maps to get good run from barrier 10 and should be strong late.
Progressive gelding from strong stable showing promise. Recent form suggests ready for this trip and gets perfect run from barrier 4.
Improving stayer from strong stable who should appreciate step up in trip. John Allen booking significant and maps to get good run from inside gate.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Adjudicate | 1 | John Allen | Mitchell Freedman | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Zinovation | 2 | Thomas Stockdale | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 4 | Gotcha Moment | 9 | W Gordon | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Thunder Zeus | 4 | Ben Allen | Peter Gelagotis | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Brydan | 10 | Neil Farley | D C Cunningham | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 10 | Preferred Assassin | 3 | Linda Meech | P A Preusker | 57.5kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 12 | Wyndinthewillows | 6 | Fred W Kersley | P A Preusker | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Three Reel Roses | 11 | Declan Bates | Henry Dwyer | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 2 | African Moon | 8 | Rhys Mc Leod | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Highland Magic | 12 | Paul Gatt | Chris Calthorpe | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Wet ''n'' Dry | 5 | Cian Macredmond | Shay Keating | 59.5kg | $81.00 |
| 12th | 3 | Easton You Beauty | 7 | Craig Atkinson | John Markovic | 59.5kg | $201.00 |
Progressive stayer showing excellent recent form with a last start win. Gets a perfect run from barrier 1 and drops in class. Well weighted and should get optimal conditions.
Consistent mare who has been racing well in similar company. Gets in well at the weights and draws to get a good run in transit.
Classy stayer who gets conditions to suit despite the top weight. Has strong form at similar distances and draws well. Recent form has been mixed but shows enough to suggest he can bounce back in this grade.
Coming off a strong last start win and gets in very well at the weights. Maps to get a good run from barrier 6 and has strong form in similar races.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Hollandia | 3 | Linda Meech | J F Moloney | 62.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Luckyheleft | 10 | Jacob Noonan | Rachael Cunningham | 61.5kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Christmas | 11 | W Gordon | P A Preusker | 61kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Okesutora | 1 | Rhys Mc Leod | Nick Ryan | 61kg | $3.90 |
| 5th | 3 | Prince Of Byron | 2 | Ryan Houston | L Smith | 59.5kg | $3.90 |
| 6th | 11 | The Yachtsman | 6 | Alana Kelly | Naomi Bourke | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 13 | A Blue Star | 12 | Paul Gatt | P D Graesser | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Tobi Saru | 13 | Koby Jennings | Luke Oliver | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Lucania | 5 | Amy Herrmann | S J Campbell | 54.5kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Zaaffair Steal | 7 | Liam Riordan | Julius Sandhu | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Turntyne | 8 | Will Price | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 60.5kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Chico Sonado | 4 | Neil Farley | Brett Scott | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 13th | 7 | The Octopus | 9 | Thomas Stockdale | L Smith | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
Well drawn to get ideal run from barrier 2 and carries suitable weight. Recent performances suggest ready to peak and class level suits perfectly. Tempo map suggests will get perfect stalking position.
Lightly-raced mare from strong Hayes stable showing good progression. Gets in well at weights and drawn to get nice run. Class rise presents challenge but compensation in conditions suggests ready for step up.
Quality mare with strong overall record facing some challenges with weight and barrier but class could prevail. Form reads well for this and stable in good form. Will need luck from draw but has ability to overcome obstacles.
Improving 3YO filly from Hayes yard getting significant weight relief. Recent wins suggest ready for class rise and stable placement usually reliable.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Toompine | 2 | John Allen | V L Malady | 59kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 4 | Transactions | 4 | Thomas Stockdale | A & S Freedman | 59kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | Under My Thumb | 1 | Celine Gaudry | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 7 | Pure Rain | 3 | Alana Kelly | S A Beani | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Dreamzel | 7 | Jordyn Weatherley | Tom Dabernig | 61.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Blue Allure | 8 | Koby Jennings | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 2 | Tori''s Dee | 6 | Ryan Houston | Jamie Edwards | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Love For Us | 5 | Will Price | K T Bourke | 54kg | $151.00 |
Coming off a strong second in higher grade, gets perfect run from barrier 2 with Jordan Childs aboard. Maps to get ideal run behind pace.
Fresh up from strong stable with good record when resuming. Gets significant weight relief and draws well for positive run. Previous form around Saturday grade horses suggests more than capable at this level.
Consistent mare who rarely runs poorly. Jacob Noonan knows her well and likely strong tempo suits backmarkers.
Recent maiden winner who showed good improvement to break through. Gets perfect inside draw and weight relief.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Dreams Come True | 5 | Thomas Stockdale | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Thinkhardandfast | 10 | Ryan Houston | Andrew Bobbin | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Life Sentence | 12 | Ms J Kennedy | Matthew Cumani | 60.5kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Winston | 9 | Ben Allen | John McArdle | 61.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 12 | Treasury Place | 4 | Alana Kelly | Andrew Campbell | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Showboat | 2 | Jordan Childs | Gavin Bedggood | 61.5kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 6 | Akahata | 13 | W Gordon | A H Parker | 60kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Lucky Compass | 11 | Linda Meech | K T Bourke | 61.5kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Squagaga | 1 | Neil Farley | Rodney Foster | 60kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Redabout | 8 | Amy Herrmann | G R Webb | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Apppleby | 3 | Jacob Noonan | G Eurell | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Eyes Wide Shut | 6 | Celine Gaudry | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Missile Meg | 7 | E Jusufovic | 58kg |
Lightly-raced filly with significant upside who won impressively at this track/distance last start. Gets in well at the weights and has shown tactical versatility in her two starts. The Ben Hayes stable excels with progressive types and the 148-day break suggests she's been given time to mature.
Progressive 3YO who has been racing consistently and gets conditions to suit from the inside draw. Strong record at track/distance and receives weight relief. Main danger to top selection but slightly less scope for improvement.
Reliable performer who drops back in class and has strong credentials at the track. Barrier 2 gives options and recent form is consistent enough to suggest he'll be competitive. Main query is the weight but class drop offsets this.
Mare who won impressively last start and gets conditions to suit with good tempo likely.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Montjeuify | 2 | Ms J Kennedy | Matthew Cumani | 60.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Lygon Street Luigi | 4 | Jacob Noonan | Denis Pagan | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Treasureflight | 1 | Cian Macredmond | Matthew Cumani | 58.5kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 3 | Freedom Escape | 5 | Declan Bates | P A Preusker | 61kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Angel Of The Sea | 7 | Celine Gaudry | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $2.60 |
| 6th | 9 | Sparkling Blue | 6 | Jordan Childs | V L Malady | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Prancing Queen | 8 | Koby Jennings | Michael Huglin | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Capital Asset | 9 | Zoe Waller | C Maher | 58kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Renovation Show | 3 | Emily Pozman | Julius Sandhu | 58kg |
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