Taupe makes her debut for the powerful Freedman stable with Linda Meech aboard - a significant jockey booking. Drawn ideally in barrier 7 to get a perfect midfield position in a race with likely fast tempo. The stable has a strong record with well-prepared first starters, and the gear choices suggest they're confident. Should handle the heavy track based on breeding.
Victoria · Saturday 8 November 2025
Geelong tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Geelong. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Blackmount Spring Water Mdn Plate
Regal Ripper debuts for the Phillip Stokes stable who has a strong record with well-prepared first starters. Despite the wide barrier, should be able to find cover midfield in a race with good tempo. Hannah Edgley is a capable rider who should give this horse every chance.
Mission Of Joy debuts for the powerful Hayes stable with the experienced Dean Yendall aboard. The wide barrier is a concern, but the application of ear muffs (pre-race) and lugging bit suggests they're expecting a professional showing.
Romantic Miss brings the most exposed form to this race with a last-start second at Horsham over this distance. Has shown ability on soft tracks (3:0-0-1) and should handle the heavy conditions.
- 1st9Nostra BellaValentin Le Boeuf$20.00
- 2nd15Mystery 'n' DramaEmily Pozman$6.00
- 3rd4Regal RipperHannah Edgley$2.80
- 4th11TaupeLinda Meech$2.60
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Nostra Bella | 6 | Valentin Le Boeuf | Karlene Tindale | 56kg | $20.00 |
| 2nd | 15 | Mystery 'n' Drama | 3 | Emily Pozman | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 54kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Regal Ripper | 13 | Hannah Edgley | P Stokes | 56kg | $2.80 |
| 4th | 11 | Taupe | 7 | Linda Meech | A & S Freedman | 56kg | $2.60 |
| 5th | 12 | Arabella Star | 8 | Fred W Kersley | T & C McEvoy | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 7 | In Our Hearts | 10 | Jack Hill | P A Preusker | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Costa Paros | 4 | Dylan Dunn | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Mogul Mission | 1 | Rhys Mc Leod | Chris Calthorpe | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Sparkling Award | 2 | Jett Stanley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Esmahli | 12 | Koby Jennings | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Tower Bridge | 11 | Liam Riordan | M W Walker | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Freshen | 14 | Craig Newitt | Peter Gelagotis | 56kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Mission Of Joy | 15 | Dean Yendall | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Path To Profit | 9 | Jake Noonan | C Maher | 56kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Romantic Miss | 5 | Jordyn Weatherley | Tom Dabernig | 54kg |
McGrath Estate Agents Ballan Mdn Plate
The Laurie stable has a good record with debutants, and from barrier 4 should get a perfect midfield position in a race with moderate tempo.
Has a good record when fresh with a placing from one first-up attempt. Drawn well in barrier 7 and likely to be on speed in a race with moderate tempo. The heavy track is a query but the Hayes stable is adept at preparing horses for all conditions.
Adamana brings consistent maiden form and has placed at this track previously. First-up from a spell but has had 3 career starts which provides experience over many rivals. Will likely settle back from barrier 9 but should be running on strongly with a moderate tempo predicted. The heavy track is an unknown factor but her consistency gives her claims.
The trainer has an excellent record with first starters and the booking of experienced jockey Dean Yendall is significant.
- 1st1Infinite JestTom Madden$10.00
- 2nd13Colt Forty FiveDylan Dunn$14.00
- 3rd6PavlichJake Noonan$3.60
- 4th4Knee DeepDylan Dunn$10.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Infinite Jest | 12 | Tom Madden | Paul & Tracey Templeton | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 13 | Colt Forty Five | 5 | Dylan Dunn | Jamie Edwards | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Pavlich | 4 | Jake Noonan | M M Laurie | 58kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 4 | Knee Deep | 1 | Dylan Dunn | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Contours | 11 | Linda Meech | C Maher | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Commandeur | 3 | Jett Stanley | Nathan Dunn | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Royal Storm | 15 | Jason Maskiell | Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Mystic Rapture | 2 | Fred W Kersley | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Gordeeva | 14 | Dean Yendall | D T O'Brien | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 10th | 5 | Lion City Express | 13 | Liam Riordan | T Fitzsimmons | 58kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Naitanui | 7 | Koby Jennings | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Adamana | 9 | Will Gordon | Andrew Noblet | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Shot Of Satin | 8 | Jarrod Fry | J F Moloney | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Cocktail Lady | 10 | Cian Macredmond | Matthew Cumani | 56kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Pete The Prophet | 6 | Fred W Kersley | L Smith | 59.5kg |
Associated Cold Tread Tyres Mdn Plate
Jenni Bassett has shown ability in her three career starts, including a strong second at Geelong over 1440m two starts back. The Ciaron Maher stable is in good form, and the booking of Linda Meech is significant. While unproven on heavy tracks, her overall profile suggests she'll handle the conditions.
Boncapo made a promising debut when second over 1400m at Horsham, suggesting he has natural ability. As a Ciaron Maher-trained runner, he's likely to improve second-up and the step up in distance should suit based on his debut run. While unproven on heavy tracks, his breeding (by Street Boss) suggests he may handle the conditions. The barrier 6 draw is favorable, and Jake Noonan is a positive jockey booking.
Neverenoughlego brings the strongest form credentials with consecutive seconds at his last two starts. The first-time blinkers and tongue tie should provide the improvement needed to break through, and he handles soft tracks well with two placings from two starts on soft going. The wide barrier is offset by his ability to finish strongly.
Convaaya represents excellent value coming back from Listed company where he was outclassed last start. His previous second placing at Kilmore over 1460m shows his ability at this level, and the first-time blinkers should provide significant improvement. The Matthew Cumani stable is in good form, and the 3kg claiming apprentice Cian Macredmond reduces his weight. While unproven on heavy tracks, the significant class drop makes him a genuine value chance.
- 1st11MozzoniJett Stanley$8.50
- 2nd10Jenni BassettLinda Meech$1.95
- 3rd9I Believe I BelongDean Yendall$5.50
- 4th5ConvaayaCian Macredmond$3.10
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Mozzoni | 9 | Jett Stanley | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 10 | Jenni Bassett | 4 | Linda Meech | C Maher | 56kg | $1.95 |
| 3rd | 9 | I Believe I Belong | 8 | Dean Yendall | Simon Zahra | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Convaaya | 7 | Cian Macredmond | Matthew Cumani | 58kg | $3.10 |
| 5th | 1 | Not So Common | 2 | Brad Rawiller | E W Ewert | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Princessthree | 3 | Jason Webb | P Koumis | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Taxing | 1 | Rhys Mc Leod | T G Eurell | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Thinking Sensation | 10 | Fred W Kersley | Matthew Cumani | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Boncapo | 6 | Jake Noonan | C Maher | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Neverenoughlego | 12 | Will Gordon | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Vespasian | 13 | Koby Jennings | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Empress Of China | 11 | Tom Madden | Dan O'Sullivan | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Veins Within Rock | 5 | Liam Riordan | Matthew Brown | 59.5kg |
Ladbrokes Form Genius (Bm56)
Pharoah's Daughter brings the strongest recent form into this race with a win and second from her last two starts. The mare has shown versatility in her racing pattern and handles soft conditions well. With Ryan Hurdle aboard, she maps to get a good run from barrier 9 despite the wide draw.
Cousins Day is a lightly-raced mare with significant upside, having won her last start over 1800m. Her record of 1 win and 1 second from just 2 starts suggests she has plenty of ability. While first-up from a spell, she has a perfect second-up record and should strip fitter for her recent run. The class rise is a query, but she appears to have the talent to measure up.
Thinxzo brings solid recent form into this race with a win and placing from his last three starts. While the class rise is significant and he's unproven at the distance, his consistency and tactical speed make him a genuine contender. The moderate tempo should suit his racing style.
While this is a significant class rise, she appears to be an improving mare who should handle the heavy track conditions.
- 1st6Smoke 'n' OakumNadia Daniels$8.50
- 2nd3ThinxzoLiam Riordan$8.00
- 3rd11Hot Chilli MamaBree Temple$7.50
- 4th4PreservatorBrad Rawiller$8.50
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Smoke 'n' Oakum | 2 | Nadia Daniels | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Thinxzo | 6 | Liam Riordan | D T O'Brien | 62kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Hot Chilli Mama | 5 | Bree Temple | J D Sadler | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Preservator | 11 | Brad Rawiller | K J Fythe | 61.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Pharoah's Daughter | 9 | Ryan Hurdle | Robert Hickmott | 59.5kg | $2.35 |
| 6th | 5 | Cousins Day | 7 | Jake Noonan | Symon Wilde | 61kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 2 | Boyszee | 13 | Rhys Mc Leod | Thomas Sadler | 63.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 8 | The Yachtsman | 15 | Fred W Kersley | Naomi Bourke | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Marbastion | 3 | Koby Jennings | Michael Huglin | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Briseis Eclipse | 4 | Jack Hill | P A Preusker | 59kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 1 | No Surrender | 1 | Jade Smith | Carly Cook | 63kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Poetic Whisper | 8 | Jade Smith | Thomas Sadler | 53kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Yongtai | 10 | Hannah Edgley | Vincent Hall | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Quafftide | 12 | Caitlin Hollowood | Matthew Brown | 52kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Super Sting | 14 | D E Coombes | 54kg |
Avis Ballarat and Western Victoria (Bm56)
Subtle Power comes into this second-up from a spell with an excellent second-up record (1 win from 2 starts). From the same Hayes stable as our top pick, this mare has been very consistent with 4 top-3 finishes in her last 8 starts. While unproven at the track, distance and on heavy going, her adaptability and strong second-up pattern suggest she'll handle conditions. Barrier 7 gives options and Liam Riordan is a positive booking.
This improving 4yo has drawn perfectly in barrier 1 which should be advantageous at Geelong. While rising in class is a concern, his recent form suggests he's ready for the step up. Has a soft track placing from 4 attempts but unproven on heavy.
Cha Cha Changes brings strong credentials despite first-up from a spell. Her win at this track is a significant positive, and the Hayes stable excels with horses second-up. Well-weighted and should handle the heavy track based on soft track form. Barrier 10 is the main concern but has tactical speed to overcome it.
Coming off a narrow second just 4 days ago at Bairnsdale on a Heavy 8, he's proven he handles these conditions. The quick backup is a query but often works well for horses in form. Will Gordon is a positive booking for this experienced campaigner.
- 1st11LaybuyCaitlin Hollowood$9.00
- 2nd10Barrington ManorWill Gordon$5.00
- 3rd3Subtle PowerLiam Riordan$4.00
- 4th9AberlutelyNadia Daniels$8.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Laybuy | 4 | Caitlin Hollowood | K T Bourke | 53.5kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Barrington Manor | 5 | Will Gordon | Logan McGill | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Subtle Power | 7 | Liam Riordan | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 61kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Aberlutely | 6 | Nadia Daniels | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 55.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Dancing Juice | 1 | Rhys Mc Leod | Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor | 60.5kg | $3.90 |
| 6th | 2 | Sorry Sailor | 3 | Jason Maskiell | Rachael Cunningham | 61.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 1 | Mariota | 11 | Sheridan Clarke | Paul & Tracey Templeton | 61kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Aria Electra | 2 | Craig Newitt | Peter Gelagotis | 60kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Cha Cha Changes | 10 | Koby Jennings | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Treasury Place | 8 | Jarrod Fry | Andrew Campbell | 60kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Cryptic Clue | 9 | Emily Pozman | Matthew Brown | 57.5kg |
Shane Cook Homes Hcp (62)
Progressive 3YO from the Freedman yard who has shown steady improvement, winning last start over 1217m at Moe on soft ground. The booking of Linda Meech is significant, and his tactical versatility should allow him to settle midfield and finish strongly in what looks to be a very fast tempo.
Lightly-raced mare from the Robbie Griffiths stable who has shown ability in her limited starts. Second-up today where she should improve off a solid first-up third at Echuca. The heavy track is the query, but her overall profile suggests she can handle it.
Lightly-raced mare from the Mick Shepherdson yard who has shown ability in her limited starts. Has a win at this track which is a significant positive, and her fresh record suggests she can perform well first-up. The heavy track is the main query, but her overall profile suggests she can handle it.
Consistent mare from the Mitchell Freedman stable who has been racing in good form, finishing a close second last start at Echuca. The wide barrier is a concern, but she typically gets back in her races anyway.
- 1st5KagemushaLinda Meech$3.70
- 2nd9Johnny Me BoyRemi Tremsal$6.50
- 3rd2Geegee Jet ByRhys Mc Leod$12.00
- 4th4Snappy TycoonWill Gordon$11.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Kagemusha | 8 | Linda Meech | A & S Freedman | 58.5kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 9 | Johnny Me Boy | 2 | Remi Tremsal | D Binaisse | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Geegee Jet By | 10 | Rhys Mc Leod | Anthony Chibnall | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Snappy Tycoon | 3 | Will Gordon | Ms D Chapman | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Houso | 7 | Jarrod Fry | Simone Manne | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Shanghai Venture | 11 | Tom Madden | Brian McGrath | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 14 | Backmetoo | 6 | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 55.5kg | $17.00 | |
| 8th | 15 | Gator | 12 | Nadia Daniels | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 54.5kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 1 | The Wizard King | 15 | Jason Maskiell | Shawn Mathrick | 60kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Drone Attack | 4 | Brad Rawiller | R D Griffiths | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Ebony Fighter | 9 | Fred W Kersley | Mick Shepherdson | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Flitgrove | 5 | Liam Riordan | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Prancing Queen | 1 | Koby Jennings | Michael Huglin | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Seattle Hope | 14 | Alana Kelly | Mitchell Freedman | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Shadow Black | 13 | Sean Mott | 55.5kg |
Community Bank Ballan & District Ballan Cup (Bm78)
While stepping up in class, his consistency (56% place rate), perfect barrier draw, and light weight offset this concern. Has proven adaptable to various race positions and handles soft tracks well with 2 wins and 4 placings from 10 starts on soft going.
Otago presents as a strong second-up performer with 1 win and 1 third from 2 second-up attempts. He's dropping in class from his previous runs and has a solid 29% win rate. The main concern is his unproven record on heavy tracks.
He's dropping significantly in class from recent BM84 races and has proven ability at Geelong with a second from one start. The main concerns are his poor record on soft/heavy tracks (0 wins from 8 starts) and the 60kg topweight he carries.
Margie's Boy represents excellent value given his outstanding heavy track record with 4 wins from 8 starts on heavy going. His recent win at Mt Gambier on a heavy track demonstrates his current wet-track ability, and he's proven at Geelong with a third from 2 starts.
- 1st8Fridge MonsterSheridan Clarke$2.60
- 2nd5Margie's BoyCraig Newitt$7.50
- 3rd6Mister MeTom Madden$15.00
- 4th4OtagoDean Yendall$3.10
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Fridge Monster | 1 | Sheridan Clarke | D Binaisse | 55kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 5 | Margie's Boy | 2 | Craig Newitt | Peter Gelagotis | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Mister Me | 11 | Tom Madden | Shane Jackson | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Otago | 6 | Dean Yendall | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57.5kg | $3.10 |
| 5th | 7 | Brung King | 10 | Cian Macredmond | Henry Dwyer | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Roaring Engine | 7 | Fred W Kersley | D T O'Brien | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Lim's Ida | 5 | Jason Maskiell | D Meagher | 61kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Le Ferrari | 8 | Jake Noonan | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Crafty Boss | 3 | Alana Kelly | G Withers | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Zamborghini | 9 | Nadia Daniels | M M Laurie | 52.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Tarvue | 4 | Bree Temple | J D Sadler | 50kg |
Country Fasteners Hcp (62)
Progressive mare who won impressively last start at Kilmore over 1450m. Has shown excellent consistency with a 42% place strike rate and appears to be hitting peak form at the right time. The likely fast tempo will suit her racing pattern, and she's drawn to get a perfect midfield position. Represents the best combination of form and value.
Well-drawn in barrier 5 and should get an ideal run. Has a consistent 50% place strike rate and appears to be building toward a win. Main concern is the class rise.
Has a strong 56% place strike rate and has proven himself at Geelong with a placing from two starts. Will need luck from the draw.
Mare with improving form who won last start at Echuca over 1400m. Has a good record when fresh with 1 win from 3 first-up starts.
- 1st10VizieRyan Hurdle$13.00
- 2nd5QueensburyJarrod Fry$7.50
- 3rd6Bangalow RoadRhys Mc Leod$2.70
- 4th9Poetic StormBrad Rawiller$3.40
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Vizie | 2 | Ryan Hurdle | Chris Calthorpe | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Queensbury | 13 | Jarrod Fry | J F Moloney | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Bangalow Road | 8 | Rhys Mc Leod | Thomas Sadler | 58kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 9 | Poetic Storm | 5 | Brad Rawiller | R D Griffiths | 57.5kg | $3.40 |
| 5th | 3 | Sacred Fort | 3 | Jake Noonan | C Maher | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 11 | Point Of Ecstasy | 4 | Alana Kelly | Mitchell Freedman | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 13 | On The Move | 9 | Dylan Dunn | D T O'Brien | 59kg | $9.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Powerful Torque | 7 | Jett Stanley | David & Coral Feek | 60kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Brullen | 14 | Jason Maskiell | Shawn Mathrick | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Bakersbend | 10 | Will Gordon | P A Preusker | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Privalova | 15 | Linda Meech | T Busuttin & N Young | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Watersports | 12 | Fred W Kersley | Archie Alexander | 58kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Pop's Pipe | 11 | Hannah Edgley | P Stokes | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | All The Way Baby | 1 | Dean Yendall | M J Williams | 57kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Salchow | 6 | Dan O'Sullivan | 59kg |
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