Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Friday 12 September 2025
Our top pick won 4 of 8 races at Geelong. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Oliveanotherday showed excellent form when narrowly beaten at Warracknabeal on Soft 5 conditions identical to today. Despite limited experience, the combination of recent form, track condition suitability, and elite connections makes this the standout selection.
Carriedo represents the powerful Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott stable making their debut. The booking of Jordan Childs and favorable barrier 6 suggests stable confidence.
The addition of first-time blinkers and Luke Currie's booking suggests connections expect improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Oliveanotherday | 3 | Jamie Kah | Tom Dabernig | 58kg | $1.60 |
| 2nd | 14 | She Has Spirit | 4 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 54.5kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Miss Deceiver | 5 | Declan Bates | C Maher | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Carriedo | 6 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Parak | 13 | Zac Spain | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Materazzi | 10 | Beau Mertens | G Eurell | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Hook ''n'' Spur | 7 | Jamie Mott | Gavin Bedggood | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Tagamate | 2 | Luke Currie | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Arties A Star | 8 | Carleen Hefel | C Maher | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Mr Avery | 9 | M J Dee | Dominic Sutton | 58kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Cabriole | 1 | A & S Freedman | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Fear The Impact | 11 | Gavin Bedggood | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Sassy For Sure | 17 | P Stokes | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Serinda | 15 | D T O''Brien | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Empress Of China | 14 | Dan O''Sullivan | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Starista | 16 | John McArdle | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Safe And Warm | 12 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg |
Siesta presents as the standout selection despite being winless. Her consistent placing record (0 wins from 5 starts but 3 seconds and 1 third) and strong first up statistics (0 wins from 2 starts but 1 second and 1 third) make her the logical choice.
Act Natural's remarkable consistency (0 wins from 5 starts but 4 seconds and 1 third) makes him a strong winning chance. The wide barrier and top weight are concerns, but his proven ability to find the line strongly suggests he can break through.
Inquisitor represents the classic class drop scenario with Chris Waller bringing him back to maiden company after an Open race start. The elite connections and significant gear changes suggest improvement is expected.
His improving form pattern and the gelding operation suggest potential improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Siesta | 5 | M J Dee | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57.5kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 1 | Act Natural | 9 | Daniel Stackhouse | P Stokes | 59.5kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 15 | Grinzinger Tundra | 8 | Craig Williams | D T O''Brien | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Lunazor | 10 | Jamie Mott | L Smith | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Ricallen | 7 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Highland Belle | 2 | Declan Bates | Saab Hasan | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Oh La Belle | 3 | Stephanie Hateley | Rene Pompe | 54.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Auxiliary | 13 | G Eurell | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Recycle King | 14 | Scott Cameron | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Trebilco | 16 | M, W & J Hawkes | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Gina''s A Star | 11 | Mitchell Freedman | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Lady''s Job Is Done | 4 | D E Coombes | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Night Beauty | 6 | Liam Riordan | Jason Evans | 57.5kg | |
| 12 | Inquisitor | 1 | Damian Lane | C J Waller | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Seven Oceans | 12 | M W Walker | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Handsome Missile | 15 | Reece Goodwin | 57kg |
Decanted stands out as the most reliable performer with a perfect placing record from limited starts. His proven ability on rain-affected tracks, combined with consistent improvement and elite connections, makes him the standout selection despite the wide draw.
Amazake represents excellent value dropping from much higher class races.
Sparkling Luck offers potential improvement with gear changes and elite jockey booking. The inside barrier and light weight provide tactical advantages, though limited experience and unproven soft track ability create some uncertainty.
The weight advantage and fresh condition appeal, but the complete lack of soft track experience presents a significant risk that creates the value opportunity.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Decanted | 17 | John Allen | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 10 | Savisanta | 6 | Jye Mc Neil | C J Waller | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Sparkling Luck | 1 | Jamie Kah | Lloyd Kennewell | 57kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 17 | Negentropy | 3 | Daniel Stackhouse | C I Brown | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Smother | 8 | Jamie Mott | C Maher | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Amazake | 16 | Declan Bates | C Maher | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 15 | So Long Ago | 2 | E J Walsh | P A Banks | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Ilovethistown | 11 | Luke Currie | Clayton Douglas | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 18 | She''s Got The Cash | 10 | Craig Williams | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Splendid Chap | 13 | Cian Macredmond | Annie Alexander | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 14 | Sorcerer Lass | 4 | Craig Newitt | Peter Gelagotis | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 7 | Caesour''s Tomb | 9 | Damian Lane | P A Preusker | 57kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Acelum | 12 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Avina | 14 | Ms Allison Sheehan | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Fabulous Fiano | 7 | Gavin Bedggood | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Tivaci Code | 5 | Gavin Bedggood | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Grand Omaha | 15 | M M Laurie | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Countenanski | 18 | Simon Lee | 59.5kg |
Three Reel Roses brings the best credentials for today's conditions with proven form at Geelong over 2400m where she finished second. Her heavy track record and recent consistency make her a strong chance. The inside barrier on this fair track provides tactical advantage, and her staying ability is proven. While she's yet to win, her placings suggest she's close to breaking through.
His recent second over 2100m at Ballarat Synthetic suggests the step up in distance suits, and the Hayes stable booking Ben Allen adds confidence.
Pirrip represents the best winning chance despite being winless. His improving form culminated in a solid third at Moe over 2050m last start, suggesting the step up to 2440m suits. While he lacks a win, his consistent improvement and proven soft track form make him the standout.
The Brad Rawiller booking adds confidence, and his synthetic form shows he can handle longer distances.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Three Reel Roses | 1 | Neil Farley | Henry Dwyer | 57.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 5 | Star Of Stirling | 3 | Jamie Mott | L Smith | 59.5kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Phoenician | 2 | Brad Rawiller | E W Ewert | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Wallenberg | 4 | Ben Allen | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $2.80 |
| 5th | 1 | Last Card Louie | 8 | Lachlan King | Denis Pagan | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Ranselot | 9 | John Allen | C Maher | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Savvy Nights | 6 | Craig Newitt | T Busuttin & N Young | 59.5kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Pirrip | 7 | C J Waller | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Wet ''n'' Dry | 5 | Shay Keating | 59.5kg |
Bring Forth presents as the standout selection with a perfect record at today's 2440m distance, winning his only previous attempt. His soft track credentials are solid with 1 win from 4 starts, and recent form shows strong consistency with multiple placings in quality company.
Ferago brings exceptional course knowledge with 3 wins from 5 starts at Geelong, including success at today's distance. His staying credentials are proven with 4 wins from 14 starts over 2400m+, while soft track form shows 4 wins from 24 attempts. His local advantage and distance expertise make him a strong each-way proposition.
Autumnheat arrives off a convincing maiden win at Bendigo over 2200m, demonstrating his staying credentials. Recent consistency with multiple placings suggests he's found his niche in staying races, though the distance extension and new track present minor concerns.
Major gear changes including removal of ear muffs and visors suggest connections expect improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Autumnheat | 3 | E J Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 2 | Bring Forth | 5 | Luke Cartwright | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 60.5kg | $2.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Golden Hips | 4 | Zac Spain | Jason Warren | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Perfetto | 2 | Luke Currie | T Busuttin & N Young | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Ferago | 7 | Hayley Spitse | P F Ryan | 62kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Deemee | 6 | Damian Lane | Symon Wilde | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Duhlata | 1 | Ms K Dufty | 55.5kg |
Rohesia stands out as the most logical winner with a perfect record at Geelong (1 win from 1 start at this exact distance). Second up from a spell with winning form fresh, she gets the ideal conditions to repeat her Geelong success.
Her soft track form is strong (1 win from 2 starts) and she's been consistently competitive with a 60% place rate. The barrier 4 draw suits her forward racing style, though first-up fitness after 148 days is a concern.
Tears Are Flowing brings a perfect record to this assignment with her only career start resulting in a win at this exact track and distance on Soft 5 conditions. While the step up from Maiden to Class 1 is significant, her proven ability at Geelong 1225m on similar going makes her a genuine chance despite limited experience.
His distance record is solid (1 win from 6 starts) and he has soft track experience.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Guerite | 4 | Fred W Kersley | L Smith | 57.5kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 13 | Rohesia | 13 | M J Dee | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Qatars Choice | 2 | John Allen | C Maher | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 9 | Tears Are Flowing | 5 | Damian Lane | Symon Wilde | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 1 | New Kingdom | 11 | Declan Bates | Symon Wilde | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Stranglehold | 9 | Jamie Mott | P A Preusker | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Thunder Award | 10 | Lachlan Neindorf | Lloyd Kennewell | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Secret Elegance | 7 | Craig Williams | Peter Gelagotis | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Where''s Brittany | 12 | Liam Riordan | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Rebels | 14 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Star Of Beirut | 1 | Neil Farley | Henry Dwyer | 59kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Houso | 3 | Simone Manne | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Maldini | 8 | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Acheter | 6 | A W Noonan | 56kg |
Excenia presents excellent value as the top selection despite being first up from a long spell. Her only start at today's distance resulted in victory, and she's dropping significantly in class from Listed company.
Royal Lass brings excellent recent form and a perfect Geelong record to this assignment.
Baby Hazel offers solid each-way value with Damian Lane's booking a positive sign. Her distance record is solid and she's proven at higher levels previously. The second-up timing should see her at peak fitness, though the soft track conditions remain a query.
While she hasn't won on soft tracks, she's placed consistently and her recent second at Warrnambool suggests she's in good order for this assignment.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Edges Diamond | 5 | John Allen | Maddie Raymond & Patrick Bell | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 14 | Excenia | 1 | M J Dee | T & C McEvoy | 54kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 1 | Helluva Barty | 4 | Bailey Kinninmont | Luke Oliver | 60kg | $91.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Maximum Power | 2 | Liam Riordan | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Icy Pole | 7 | Ryan Houston | M J Williams | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 12 | Baby Hazel | 3 | Damian Lane | D T O''Brien | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 7th | 13 | Royal Lass | 6 | Luke Cartwright | Lee & Shannon Hope | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 10 | Thats Archies Girl | 8 | Ben Allen | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Roussillon | 13 | E J Walsh | D C Cunningham | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Rubology | 11 | Craig Newitt | Peter Gelagotis | 61kg | $18.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Duel Venture | 10 | Jamie Mott | G Eurell | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 12th | 7 | Scandoval | 14 | Hayley Spitse | P Kearney | 55kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Ballon D''or | 9 | C J Cassar | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Sea Poem | 12 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg |
Mrs Secombe presents as the standout selection being second up from a spell with strong fresh form patterns. The soft track conditions suit, and she's proven at this distance.
Southern Crescent drops significantly in class after competitive efforts at higher levels. Her recent Geelong second shows current form, and while she hasn't won on soft tracks, her heavy track success indicates wet weather ability. The inside barrier and class drop make her a strong winning chance.
While he hasn't won on soft tracks, he's been competitive with multiple placings. The class drop and proven speed make him a strong each-way chance despite the wide barrier.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Tremamore | 8 | Ryan Hurdle | Symon Wilde | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Tatsu | 12 | Stephanie Hateley | Lloyd Kennewell | 60.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 3 | Naval Force | 7 | Hannah Edgley | Andrew Payne | 61kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Sawbay | 1 | Declan Bates | Henry Dwyer | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Mrs Secombe | 10 | Daniel Stackhouse | Robert Hickmott | 60.5kg | $2.80 |
| 6th | 12 | Southern Crescent | 4 | Damian Lane | Aaron Purcell | 59kg | $3.10 |
| 7th | 11 | Highly Intrigued | 3 | Brad Rawiller | Saab Hasan | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Isdell | 2 | Jacob Noonan | Cheryl Weller | 61kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 16 | Arc De Puissance | 9 | John Allen | Mitchell Freedman | 60.5kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 17 | Longift | 5 | J Webb | Jason Evans | 58.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Bit Of Shoosh | 11 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 63kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Warparty | 15 | Thomas Conlan | 63kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Anchor Down | 16 | D T O''Brien | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Friendzoned | 14 | Jason Warren | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Virtucon | 17 | Rick Pinsent | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Brazen Bliss | 18 | Scott Cameron | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Dougal Mckeen | 6 | David & Coral Feek | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Ozzy The Equaliser | 13 | Denis Pagan | 60kg |
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