Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Thursday 23 October 2025
Our top pick won 2 of 6 races at Geelong. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Second-up today with a strong record in this pattern (0-1-1), he's perfectly drawn in barrier 5 and should get an ideal midfield position with cover. The fast tempo should suit his finishing style, and Ben Melham's booking is significant. Progressive type ready to break through in this grade.
First Chorus brings a progressive profile with an impressive 40% win and 60% place strike rate from her 5 career starts. She's proven on soft tracks (1-1-0 from 3 starts) and has won at this distance. While this represents a significant class rise, her consistent form suggests she's ready for the challenge. Jamie Mott retains the ride after piloting her to victory two starts back. Drawn wide but has tactical versatility.
Dramaticus brings solid recent form, finishing a close second last start at Benalla. With 3 wins from 13 starts, he's a consistent performer who should get an ideal run from barrier 3. The McEvoy/Coffey combination is strong, and he's well-weighted with 60kg. While his soft track experience is limited, his tactical versatility should allow him to adapt. The first-time ear muffs pre-race is a minor gear change that could help him settle better.
She's proven on soft tracks (1-1-0 from 4 starts) and brings consistent recent form. While drawn wide, she has tactical versatility and Luke Nolen is a significant jockey booking.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Bluepinot | 5 | Ben Melham | C J Waller | 57kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 8 | First Chorus | 9 | Jamie Mott | L Smith | 58kg | $2.50 |
| 3rd | 10 | Vivacissimo | 10 | Mark Zahra | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Itsukushima | 1 | Luke Cartwright | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $71.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Art ''n'' Soul | 4 | Jordan Childs | K & K Keys | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Bonnaroo | 12 | Luke Nolen | M W Young | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Some People Callme | 8 | Damian Lane | Scott Cameron | 60.5kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Dramaticus | 3 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 60kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Always Hapi | 2 | John Allen | V L Malady | 61.5kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 3 | British Poet | 11 | Michael Dee | Reece Goodwin | 61kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Brung King | 6 | Henry Dwyer | 63kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Callmeanicon | 13 | Bill Papazaharoudakis | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Podente | 14 | Brett Scott | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Lope De Lardo | 7 | Gavin Bedggood | 56kg |
High-class galloper dropping significantly in grade after competing in Group 1 company. Has excellent soft track credentials with a win from two starts on rain-affected going. While unproven at 2200m, his racing pattern suggests the trip should suit.
Progressive stayer from the Maher stable who won impressively last start over 1744m at Sale. Has shown tactical versatility and handles soft going. Has more upside than most in this field but faces a significant class test.
Talented colt with strong soft track credentials including a win and a third from two starts on rain-affected going. Has tactical versatility and the services of top jockey Blake Shinn. Previous win over 1800m suggests the 2200m should be within reach.
Gets in with just 55kg and has the services of Declan Bates.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Azazel | 7 | Michael Dee | M W Walker | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Highvol | 5 | Mark Zahra | Nick Ryan | 60kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 10 | Savisanta | 12 | Ben Melham | C J Waller | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Matsuda | 9 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 57kg | $3.60 |
| 5th | 2 | Arcora | 4 | Blake Shinn | T Busuttin & N Young | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Freddie Bassett | 15 | Ben Allen | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 14 | Simply Gold | 2 | Jamie Mott | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Zorb | 1 | Zac Spain | Archie Alexander | 57kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Super Paradise | 11 | Damian Lane | Andrew Forsman | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 16 | Don''t Doubt Dare | 16 | Declan Bates | M C Kent | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Heligan | 3 | Celine Gaudray | Natalie Jarvis | 57kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Crown Of Russia | 13 | D T O''Brien | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Crack A Deel | 6 | Henry Dwyer | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Poor Ol'' Johny Ray | 8 | Denis Pagan | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Akari Spirit | 17 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Crismera | 10 | M W Walker | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Valued | 14 | Dominic Sutton | 57kg |
He's dropping in class from his last start and has been a consistent placegetter with 4 seconds from 11 starts. The soft track is a query but he has placed on soft going previously. Well-drawn with a top jockey aboard.
Emphasize brings a strong win record with 2 victories from 8 starts and has proven ability at a similar distance. He's dropping in class from recent runs and has the services of top jockey Craig Williams. His recent form has been consistent with a win three starts back. The soft track is the main query as he's yet to place on soft going from two attempts.
Jabbawockeez drops significantly in class from a Group 3 last start and brings strong soft track credentials with 4 wins, 2 seconds and 1 third from 14 starts on soft going. The main concerns are the top weight of 62.5kg and the 40-day gap since his last run.
He's dropping significantly in class from recent runs in Open and Listed company and is second-up from a spell. While his win record is poor with just 1 victory from 15 starts, he has placed at Group 3 level and carries just 56kg. The wide barrier is a concern but he should get back and run on strongly.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Sigiriya Rock | 8 | Ben Melham | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 14 | Albanian I Am | 2 | Jett Stanley | P Koumis | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Quello Dorato | 9 | Jamie Mott | D T O''Brien | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Ghetto Supastar | 14 | Dean Yendall | Mick Shepherdson | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 5 | The Muffin Man | 3 | Declan Bates | Shane Jackson | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 12 | Prochester | 15 | Liam Riordan | Andrew Forsman | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Emphasize | 11 | Craig Williams | T Busuttin & N Young | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 13 | Exabanoise | 7 | Fred W Kersley | Chris Calthorpe | 55.5kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Breathless Spirit | 13 | John Allen | Archie Alexander | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 15 | Jabbawockeez | 1 | Jordan Childs | Tom Dabernig | 62.5kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Shiny New Deel | 6 | Gavin Bedggood | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Saxon Spot | 12 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Savilla | 10 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Autumn Storm | 4 | R D Griffiths | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Eishaa | 5 | P A Preusker | 57kg |
Progressive stayer with excellent strike rate who placed in Group 3 company last start. Has strong form at the distance with a win and second from three attempts. Carries just 54kg and maps to get a perfect midfield position. Has proven effective on all surfaces and represents the most reliable winning chance in the field.
Consistent stayer with excellent record at the trip and strong recent form including a close 3rd in Group 2 company just 12 days ago. Handles soft ground well and should be finishing strongly with a light weight.
Classy galloper with strong Group race credentials who finished a solid 4th in Group 3 company last start. While yet to win at 2400m, has placed twice at the trip and should appreciate the fair Geelong circuit. Represents strong each-way claims.
While yet to win at 2400m, his staying performance last time suggests the trip will suit. Well-weighted with 56kg and drawn perfectly in barrier 3.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Torranzino | 3 | Celine Gaudray | P A Preusker | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Gilded Water | 4 | Declan Bates | C Maher | 54kg | $1.80 |
| 3rd | 2 | Berkeley Square | 6 | Luke Nolen | Dan O''Sullivan | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Ferago | 5 | Craig Newitt | P F Ryan | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Whisky On The Hill | 8 | Michael Dee | Glen Thompson | 55kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 1 | Changingoftheguard | 7 | Ethan Brown | K A Lees | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Distrustful Award | 10 | Anthony Darmanin | P H Luttrell | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Fernao | 2 | Jett Stanley | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 54kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Onesmoothoperator | 9 | Brian Ellison | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Grand Pierro | 1 | Jason Warren | 54.5kg |
The Ben, Will & JD Hayes-trained gelding has a perfect 1-from-1 record at Geelong and gets the services of Blake Shinn from an ideal barrier 1 draw. Has proven adaptable to various track conditions and should handle the soft going.
Persian Spirit brings strong credentials with an impressive 79% place rate from 14 career starts. While drawn wide in barrier 11, his versatile racing pattern should allow Harry Coffey to find a good position. Has proven form on soft tracks and should handle today's conditions.
Naval Academy brings strong credentials into this race with excellent soft track form (3-2-0 from 8 starts).
Spione represents excellent value with an impressive 60% win rate from 5 career starts. The Hawkes-trained gelding is a first-up specialist (2-0-0) and has proven heavy track form.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Naval Academy | 4 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Stoli Bolli | 1 | Blake Shinn | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | $1.90 |
| 3rd | 13 | Spione | 2 | Craig Williams | M, W & J Hawkes | 55.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Persian Spirit | 11 | Harry Coffey | Symon Wilde | 56.5kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 8 | Roadcone | 5 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Indispensable | 7 | Cassidy Hill | Craig Weeding | 58.5kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Kahhof | 6 | Beau Mertens | J F Moloney | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Kiko | 8 | Declan Bates | J T Conlan | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Jacks On Ice | 10 | Michael Dee | Mick Shepherdson | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Verdad | 3 | R D Griffiths | 63.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Typhoon Harmony | 9 | Peter Gelagotis | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Capper Thirtynine | 13 | Nick Ryan | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Proved | 14 | E Jusufovic | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Sought After | 12 | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56.5kg |
His strong record on soft tracks (2-4-1 from 9 starts) and consistent overall place strike rate of 60% suggest he's ready for this class rise. The fast tempo should suit his racing pattern, and he appears well-weighted with 56.5kg in a race where many rivals are first-up.
The class drop is substantial, but the wide barrier and unproven soft track record are concerns.
Flying Valley brings a progressive profile with 4 wins from just 13 starts and an excellent record on soft tracks (3-1-0 from 6 starts). His last-start 5th in Group 2 company followed consecutive wins in lower grades.
Outta Compton represents excellent value as a proven class performer resuming from a spell. His first-up record (2-0-0 from 5 starts) and soft track credentials (2-2-4 from 10 starts) are significant positives.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Ruakaka Raider | 8 | Craig Newitt | Ms C Alderson | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 14 | Dubai Watch | 1 | Beau Mertens | Vincent Hall | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Fridge Monster | 11 | Jordan Childs | D Binaisse | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Jenni The Fox | 16 | Blake Shinn | Lucy Yeomans | 56.5kg | $3.50 |
| 5th | 18 | Mister Businessman | 2 | Dean Yendall | M J Williams | 54.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Flying Valley | 10 | Jamie Mott | Julius Sandhu | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 12 | Ambassadorial | 13 | Craig Williams | Alexander Rae | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 8th | 4 | Ocean Beyond | 4 | Jack Hill | Simon Ryan | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Outta Compton | 6 | Luke Cartwright | Mark C Webb | 62kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Prince Of Helena | 3 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 61kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Haaracaine | 14 | Declan Bates | Nick Ryan | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Ashau Valley | 7 | Ben Melham | Craig Weeding | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 13th | 7 | Crafty Boss | 15 | Alana Kelly | G Withers | 58.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Dragoon | 9 | G Eurell | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Active Duty | 17 | L Smith | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Masterful | 5 | E Jusufovic | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Scintillante | 18 | C I Brown | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Guerite | 12 | L Smith | 54kg |
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