★ Top pick9th
3Faerie
The booking of Jye McNeil and good barrier are positives. While lacking race experience, stable rarely debuts runners without ability.
Victoria · Friday 23 May 2025
Geelong tips and results
Our top pick won 0 of 8 races at Geelong. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won0/80%
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Top pick placed2/825%
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The Sands Torquay Mdn Plate
12:20 local1243mMaiden$270,001,148,502,459,040,000,000,000,000
Winner9. TerespritSP $9.50
2nd pick7th
2Brutify
The step up in distance looks suitable and has race fitness on her side. Drawn wide but has tactical speed to overcome it.
Value pick4th
5Lennystar
The booking of Beau Mertens is significant and draws well to get a good run.
- 1st9TerespritKoby Jennings$9.50
- 2nd7RunchickenrunAlana Kelly$8.00
- 3rd1A Beach In JuneW Gordon$9.00
- 4th5LennystarBeau Mertens$13.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Teresprit | 5 | Koby Jennings | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Runchickenrun | 8 | Alana Kelly | P Koumis | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | A Beach In June | 10 | W Gordon | Dominic Sutton | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Lennystar | 6 | Beau Mertens | John McArdle | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Wollemia Angel | 3 | Jordan Childs | D T O''Brien | 58kg | $3.70 |
| 6th | 8 | So Long Ago | 12 | Harry Grace | P A Banks | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Brutify | 4 | Neil Farley | Jamie Edwards | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 8th | 6 | Ravens Bay | 7 | Melea Castle | Brett Scott | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Faerie | 1 | Jye Mc Neil | James Cummings | 58kg | $3.60 |
| 10th | 12 | Kalimba | 11 | Jackie Beriman | Rhiannon Schiffer | 58kg | $81.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Lady Rawhide | 9 | Ryan Hurdle | D J Cannon | 58kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Yoomee Wonder | 1 | Mitchell Freedman | 58kg |
Beach Hotel Jan Juc Mdn Plate
12:55 local1443mMaiden$270,001,148,502,459,040,000,000,000,000
Winner10. ShimonosekiSP $10.00
★ Top pick7th
5Il Cielo
Progressive gelding showing strong form with three placings from four starts. Last start third at Pakenham over similar trip was full of merit. Gets a perfect run from barrier 5 and Jacob Noonan knows the horse well. Looks ready to break through.
2nd pick9th
8Durness
Drawn to get perfect run behind speed and gear changes suggest readiness. Beau Mertens booking a strong pointer.
3rd pick6th
9She Thinks Ahead
Consistent filly who has shown ability in previous starts. Gets the services of Jye McNeil from a good draw. Last start was better than it looks on paper and should appreciate the step up in trip.
Value pick3rd
4Ekanite
First starter from Chris Waller yard with interesting gear changes including blinkers. Drawn wide but likely to push forward and find front.
- 1st10ShimonosekiFred W Kersley$10.00
- 2nd1Ask Your MotherLiam Riordan$15.00
- 3rd4EkaniteJordan Childs$17.00
- 4th12Calypso KingE J Walsh$18.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Shimonoseki | 6 | Fred W Kersley | D T O''Brien | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Ask Your Mother | 6 | Liam Riordan | G Eurell | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Ekanite | 9 | Jordan Childs | C J Waller | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Calypso King | 8 | E J Walsh | P Koumis | 59.5kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Pop''s Pipe | 11 | Joe Bowditch | P Stokes | 59.5kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 9 | She Thinks Ahead | 3 | Jye Mc Neil | John McArdle | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 5 | Il Cielo | 5 | Jacob Noonan | C Maher | 59.5kg | $4.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Smokin'' Genie | 1 | Celine Gaudry | C Maher | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Durness | 3 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57.5kg | $2.30 |
| 10th | 14 | Better Shape Up | 13 | Declan Bates | Archie Alexander | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Balzan | 10 | Dominic Sutton | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Cologne | 15 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Tupac | 14 | Henry Dwyer | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Wallenberg | 2 | Koby Jennings | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Le Plus Rapide | 9 | Ann-Jeanette Tindale | 59.5kg |
Ladbrokes Owners Bonus Mdn Plate
13:30 local1760mMaiden$270,001,148,502,459,040,000,000,000,000
Winner3. Thinking GoldSP $11.00
★ Top pick6th
7Dancing Dolly
Gets weight relief and draws perfectly for this assignment. Recent form suggests ready to break through and this looks an ideal opportunity against moderate opposition.
2nd pickWon
3Thinking Gold
Genuine stayer who has been knocking on the door. Form around similar company reads well and should be suited stepping up in trip. Drawn wide but has tactical speed to overcome it.
3rd pick3rd
4Zeaction
Lightly-raced gelding showing promise in two career starts. Fresh form reads well and draws to get perfect run.
Value pick5th
2Siege Perilous
Progressive stayer who ran well last start when second. Gets quality rider and should appreciate step up in trip. Drawn wide but likely to get back anyway.
- 1st3Thinking GoldKoby Jennings$11.00
- 2nd8Draw AttentionWill Price$11.00
- 3rd4ZeactionRhys Mc Leod$3.80
- 4th1Russian EscapeLuke Currie$16.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Thinking Gold | 11 | Koby Jennings | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Draw Attention | 4 | Will Price | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Zeaction | 9 | Rhys Mc Leod | Gemma Rielly | 59.5kg | $3.80 |
| 4th | 1 | Russian Escape | 3 | Luke Currie | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 59.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Siege Perilous | 13 | Jye Mc Neil | A & S Freedman | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Dancing Dolly | 5 | Declan Bates | Archie Alexander | 57.5kg | $2.40 |
| 7th | 14 | Colt Forty Five | 2 | Neil Farley | Jamie Edwards | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Crater Lake | 7 | Celine Gaudry | Liam Howley | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Sweet Chin Music | 10 | Joe Bowditch | D M Noonan | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Bedouin Villa | 12 | P A Chow | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Mayeki | 1 | Jett Stanley | Simon Zahra | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Team Heist | 8 | Beau Mertens | John McArdle | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Tabor | 6 | John Allen | T Busuttin & N Young | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Usk Valley | 15 | Fred W Kersley | Liam Howley | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Honeyjoy | 14 | Linda Meech | Aaron Purcell | 57.5kg |
Bomboras Mdn Plate
14:05 local2460mMaiden$270,001,148,502,459,040,000,000,000,000
Winner8. CharisamourSP $21.00
★ Top pick2nd
7Zinovation
Progressive stayer showing excellent form progression through staying trips. Gets perfect run from barrier 3 with top jockey booking. Stable excelling with staying types.
2nd pick6th
9Cosmic
Mare showing steady improvement over staying trips with strong last start second. Gets perfect run from barrier 1 with Linda Meech taking the ride. Should get ideal trail behind speed and prove hard to hold out.
3rd pick4th
4Kazungula
Consistent galloper who should appreciate step up in trip based on breeding and racing pattern. Gets good run from barrier 5 and has been racing well without winning. Place prospects if gets luck in running.
Value pick3rd
2Gotcha Moment
Progressive stayer from strong stable who should appreciate step up in trip. Last start third was solid and first-time tongue tie could help settle better.
- 1st8CharisamourFred W Kersley$21.00
- 2nd7ZinovationDean Yendall$2.80
- 3rd2Gotcha MomentW Gordon$8.00
- 4th4KazungulaRhys Mc Leod$7.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Charisamour | 11 | Fred W Kersley | P Koumis | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Zinovation | 3 | Dean Yendall | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 2 | Gotcha Moment | 12 | W Gordon | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Kazungula | 5 | Rhys Mc Leod | Jarrod Robinson | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Lucky Chance | 8 | John Allen | Alexander Rae | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Cosmic | 1 | Linda Meech | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg | $3.80 |
| 7th | 10 | Far From A Cry | 9 | Declan Bates | Archie Alexander | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Highland Magic | 6 | Paul Gatt | Chris Calthorpe | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Cavorting | 2 | Liam Riordan | G Eurell | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Kaval | 10 | Joe Bowditch | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Over And Dun With | 7 | E J Walsh | Anthony Cosgriff | 59.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 12 | Wyndinthewillows | 4 | Mr M Aitken | P A Preusker | 57.5kg |
Ufinancial (Bm58)
14:40 local2460mBenchmark 58$270,001,148,502,459,040,000,000,000,000
Winner3. AvenuesSP $12.00
★ Top pick6th
8She Said
Gets in well at the weights and has tactical versatility to overcome barrier. Recent form suggests ready for this trip and stable in good form. Clear top selection.
2nd pick2nd
2Prince Of Byron
Consistent stayer who should get a good run just off the speed. Form around similar company is strong and should be suited by likely moderate tempo. Main danger to top pick.
3rd pickWon
3Avenues
Genuine stayer who gets in well with claim. Has proven form at track/distance and should get good run from barrier.
Value pick4th
7Bergasun
Progressive type who looks ready for this trip based on recent runs. Gets in well at weights and has tactical speed to overcome barrier.
- 1st3AvenuesBailey Kinninmont$12.00
- 2nd2Prince Of ByronBeau Mertens$3.50
- 3rd1LuckyheleftJacob Noonan$7.00
- 4th7BergasunLinda Meech$7.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Avenues | 6 | Bailey Kinninmont | M C Kent | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Prince Of Byron | 9 | Beau Mertens | L Smith | 61.5kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Luckyheleft | 5 | Jacob Noonan | Rachael Cunningham | 61.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Bergasun | 7 | Linda Meech | Shane Jackson | 60kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Mr Zed | 3 | Neil Farley | Charlotte Littlefield | 58.5kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 8 | She Said | 12 | Danica Munro | Liam Howley | 57kg | $2.90 |
| 7th | 9 | Olney | 4 | Joe Bowditch | G Eurell | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Moveen | 8 | Declan Bates | Symon Wilde | 60.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Lucania | 11 | Amy Herrmann | S J Campbell | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Odyssey Arrow | 1 | E J Walsh | P Koumis | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Christmas | 2 | W Gordon | P A Preusker | 61kg | |
| Scr | 5 | In Your Hands | 14 | Andrea Leek | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Mystic High | 10 | Jack Hill | Ms C Alderson | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Tomboulder | 13 | Carly Cook | 54kg |
The Valley Inn (Bm58)
15:15 local1143mBenchmark 58$270,001,148,502,459,040,000,000,000,000
Winner2. If I Was YouSP $4.60
★ Top pick6th
3Zetalyn
Well-weighted and maps to get ideal run just off pace. Recent performances suggest ready to peak and has tactical versatility to adapt to tempo. Strong jockey booking and stable in form.
2nd pick5th
9Skellig Rock
Lightly raced filly showing good progression through grades. Gets in well at weights and should get good run midfield. Recent trials suggest ready to fire fresh and stable targeting this race. Strong each-way claims.
3rd pickWon
2If I Was You
Talented galloper resuming from spell with good fresh record. Maps to get good run from barrier and has class edge on many rivals. Some concerns about weight but stable confident and jockey knows horse well.
Value pick4th
10Sunburnt
Seasoned mare dropping sharply in class with strong track statistics.
- 1st2If I Was YouJoe Bowditch$4.60
- 2nd6Jackie''s MaidDean Yendall$2.60
- 3rd11Girls NightAlana Kelly$41.00
- 4th10SunburntJack Hill$14.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | If I Was You | 3 | Joe Bowditch | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 60.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 6 | Jackie''s Maid | 10 | Dean Yendall | Mitchell Freedman | 59.5kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 11 | Girls Night | 8 | Alana Kelly | Daniel Kelly | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Sunburnt | 9 | Jack Hill | W P Cerchi | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Skellig Rock | 7 | Koby Jennings | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Zetalyn | 2 | Beau Treloar | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 57.5kg | $3.10 |
| 7th | 5 | Tosen Glory | 5 | Bailey Kinninmont | K T Bourke | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Lady Loti | 6 | Fred W Kersley | Scott Cameron | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 13 | King Alla | 12 | Craig Atkinson | Ann-Jeanette Tindale | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Phair Plan | 1 | Tayla Childs | S L Muir | 59.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Electric Tommy | 4 | Beau Mertens | A & S Freedman | 62kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Do It Now | 14 | Luke Oliver | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Long Lost Friend | 13 | Melissa Julius | M J O''Donnell | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Liberty Rae | 11 | Cameron Thompson | 57.5kg |
Champion Blinds Torquay Cup (Bm58)
15:55 local1443mBenchmark 58$270,001,148,502,459,040,000,000,000,000
Winner10. ShubaelSP $17.00
★ Top pick3rd
2Scorched Lane
Lightly raced improver showing excellent progression through grades. Maps to get perfect run from barrier 1 and should control tempo. Recent wins suggest ready for this distance and class rise looks manageable given natural improvement.
2nd pick4th
12Mr Charismatic
Fresh specialist who maps to get good run from inside draw. Claims help offset weight and recent trial suggests ready to fire. Some query at trip but likely to be strong through line.
3rd pickScratched
9Proven Soul
Progressive filly showing strong form lines through maiden grades. Gets perfect midfield position from barrier 6 and should get good cart into race. Distance query but racing like she'll appreciate it.
Value pick5th
3Glove Artist
Drops significantly in class and gets weight relief through claim. Maps to get good trail from midfield and should be strong late. Recent form better than it looks on paper given class.
- 1st10ShubaelJacob Noonan$17.00
- 2nd4Diamond WarJack Hill$17.00
- 3rd2Scorched LaneBeau Mertens$2.50
- 4th12Mr CharismaticJordyn Weatherley$3.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Shubael | 4 | Jacob Noonan | M M Laurie | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Diamond War | 5 | Jack Hill | W P Cerchi | 60.5kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Scorched Lane | 1 | Beau Mertens | A & S Freedman | 62kg | $2.50 |
| 4th | 12 | Mr Charismatic | 2 | Jordyn Weatherley | Tom Dabernig | 58kg | $3.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Glove Artist | 7 | Thomas Prebble | D T O''Brien | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Jet Jitsu | 8 | W Gordon | Andrew Bobbin | 62kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Late Harvest | 10 | Liam Riordan | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 60.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Wealdstone | 14 | Jett Stanley | J T Conlan | 60.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Cradle Of Jazz | 12 | Linda Meech | Andrew Bobbin | 60kg | $16.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Absolute Warrior | 11 | Joe Bowditch | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 60kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Twisted Queen | 9 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Proven Soul | 6 | Fred W Kersley | Scott Cameron | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Universally | 13 | John Allen | C Maher | 59kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Dashing Rebel | 3 | Sheridan Clarke | B & A McKnight | 57kg |
McCartney Real Estate (Bm58)
16:35 local1760mBenchmark 58$270,001,148,502,459,040,000,000,000,000
Winner2. Patsy''s StarSP $15.00
★ Top pick8th
14Bolshoi Princess
Consistent mare who gets significant weight relief and maps to get a nice run from barrier 7. Recent form around similar company reads well and should appreciate getting back to Good track. Main danger to top pick.
2nd pick6th
1Mark Of The Man
Classy galloper who excels on Good tracks and drops significantly in grade. Wide barrier a concern but has tactical speed to overcome it.
Value pick4th
13Khant Bee
Progressive galloper coming off strong win in weaker grade. While this is harder, has scope for improvement and gets in well at the weights.
- 1st2Patsy''s StarNeil Farley$15.00
- 2nd7WinstonJohn Allen$4.40
- 3rd10MuppetDeclan Bates$2.70
- 4th13Khant BeeJack Hill$8.50
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Patsy''s Star | 8 | Neil Farley | M Sell | 63kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Winston | 6 | John Allen | John McArdle | 61.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 10 | Muppet | 4 | Declan Bates | Archie Alexander | 60.5kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 13 | Khant Bee | 9 | Jack Hill | Andrew Bobbin | 61kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 12 | Cherokee Brave | 1 | Beau Mertens | D T O''Brien | 61kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Mark Of The Man | 14 | Jordyn Weatherley | Aaron Purcell | 61.5kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Kodiak King | 2 | W Gordon | P Kearney | 61.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Bolshoi Princess | 7 | Celine Gaudry | Liam Howley | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Catching Stars | 10 | Danica Munro | Liam Howley | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 15 | Lucas The Younger | 5 | Tayla Childs | N M Kelson | 60.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Cleitus | 13 | Symon Wilde | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Jaz Tycoon | 3 | Cian Macredmond | Ms M Cunningham | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | She''s A Con | 11 | Ms J Kennedy | P A Preusker | 60kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Clinger | 15 | Ms J Beriman | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Telecom | 12 | Smiley Chan | 61kg |
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