Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Wednesday 26 November 2025
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Geelong. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Up You Go brings the strongest staying credentials with a close 2nd over 2435m at Mornington last start on soft ground. Jake Noonan takes the ride and should position him midfield where he can build momentum for a strong finish on the Soft 5 surface.
She's shown progressive improvement with each step up in distance and appears ready for this staying test.
Last Card Louie brings valuable course and distance experience with a solid record at staying trips (6: 0-1-1). Caitlin Hollowood retains the ride and from barrier 8 should secure a forward position. His experience gives him an edge over some less seasoned rivals.
Her track experience is a significant advantage, and Tom Madden retains the ride.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Scorpion Bay | 4 | Neil Farley | D T Curran | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Last Card Louie | 8 | Caitlin Hollowood | Denis Pagan | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Up You Go | 3 | Jake Noonan | Amy & Ash Yargi | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 8 | Ranselot | 7 | Lachlan King | Ms B Dunn | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 5 | High Heeled | 6 | Tom Madden | Joanne Mugavin | 57.5kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Limosa | 5 | Harry Grace | Maddie Raymond & Patrick Bell | 57.5kg | $2.60 |
| 7th | 4 | Wyndstar | 1 | John Allen | P A Preusker | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Ocean Impulse | 2 | Linda Meech | P A Preusker | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
Venetian Choice brings the strongest and most consistent form to this race with three consecutive third placings, including one at this track 12 days ago. While yet to win, she's shown enough ability to suggest she can break through here, especially with the step up in distance likely to suit her finishing style.
Boomeroo is an interesting first-starter from the Freedman stable who commands respect with Craig Williams booked to ride. Well-drawn in barrier 3, she should get every chance to show her talent, though the lack of race experience is the obvious query.
Silent Answer showed promise on debut when finishing 4th at Cranbourne 26 days ago. From the strong Phillip Stokes stable, she's likely to have derived benefit from that first run and should improve second-up. The step up in distance looks suitable, and with a good draw in barrier 6, she should get a nice run in midfield.
The perfect draw in barrier 1 should give her every chance, and the quick 10-day backup suggests she's thriving. With Declan Bates aboard, she has the right pilot to navigate from the inside gate.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Venetian Choice | 4 | Beau Mertens | G Eurell | 57kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 8 | Silent Answer | 6 | Lachlan Neindorf | P Stokes | 57kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 4 | Emanating | 8 | Sheridan Clarke | Craig Blackshaw | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Boomeroo | 3 | Craig Williams | A & S Freedman | 57kg | $3.80 |
| 5th | 7 | Queen Victorious | 7 | Logan Bates | Richard Laming | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Amplification | 10 | Neil Farley | Henry Dwyer | 57kg | $71.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Startin'sumthin' | 9 | Jamie Mott | L Smith | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Bella Estrella | 2 | Dylan Dunn | Jamie Edwards | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Final Fury | 5 | Nadia Daniels | Chris Calthorpe | 54kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Light Filled | 1 | Declan Bates | Robert Hickmott | 57kg |
Her first-up record is solid, she's drawn perfectly in barrier 3, and gets the services of Jamie Mott. While she's yet to break through for a win, everything suggests she's ready to do so here against a field with limited exposed form.
He's likely to be on-pace in a race with expected fast tempo, which could suit if he can find cover. The top weight is a concern, but he's shown ability and has the benefit of race fitness compared to many rivals.
She has a fitness edge over many rivals and has already shown ability on soft tracks. The wide barrier is a slight concern, but with the expected fast tempo, she should get her chance.
The gelding operation since his last run could be the making of him, and the inside draw is perfect.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Lady Verity | 3 | Jamie Mott | M M Laurie | 56kg | $1.45 |
| 2nd | 9 | Cuisine | 8 | Declan Bates | T & C McEvoy | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Dihheri | 5 | Zac Spain | Lloyd Kennewell | 56kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Jade Trees | 7 | Teodore Nugent | M, W & J Hawkes | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Brickendon | 9 | Jett Stanley | A & S Freedman | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Red Barron | 1 | Ben Allen | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Trentino | 11 | Beau Mertens | Julius Sandhu | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 3 | O'mosa | 4 | Jason Maskiell | D C Harrison | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Rock It Fuel | 6 | Patrick Moloney | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 58kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Animal | 12 | Craig Williams | Ms N Burke | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Wingsandpropellers | 2 | Jake Noonan | Jess Gleeson | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Mission Of Joy | 10 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg |
Progressive mare who impressed winning last start on a heavy track after a solid second on debut. Has shown tactical versatility and should get a perfect midfield position from barrier 6. The likely fast tempo suits her finishing style, and she appears to have significant upside compared to more exposed rivals. Looks well-placed to continue her progression.
Talented mare who won impressively on a soft track last start after a promising debut third. First-up record shows a placing, and trainer M M Laurie can have them ready to fire fresh. The likely fast tempo should suit her running style.
Drawn perfectly in barrier 1 to utilize her early speed, and the G M Begg/Jamie Mott combination is always respected. First-up record shows a win, though she's untested on wet tracks.
Recent placing in similar conditions suggests she's in reasonable form, and her record at the distance (3 placings from 5 starts) is solid.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | National Code | 6 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 4 | Youwroteuponit | 1 | Jamie Mott | G M Begg | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 6 | Next Step Iowa | 3 | Jake Noonan | M M Laurie | 57kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Grande Terre | 7 | Steven Vella | Kylie Vella | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Tommyess | 2 | Ben Allen | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Shyleah | 4 | Samantha Noble | S G Noble | 54.5kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Formidable Force | 5 | Steven Vella | Kylie Vella | 59.5kg |
First-up specialist with 2 placings from 3 fresh runs and is dropping significantly in class after competing in Listed company. Has performed well on soft tracks with 2 placings from 4 starts and should be well-suited to today's conditions.
Golden Spritz has been a model of consistency with placings at all three career starts. The addition of blinkers for the first time could sharpen him up, and his one soft track run resulted in a placing. Top weight is the main concern.
Too Tough showed plenty of ability on debut, finishing a narrow second at Mornington. Gets the perfect inside draw which should be advantageous according to track bias data. The moderate-fast tempo should suit his racing pattern, and the drop in weight is a positive. Limited experience is the main concern, but he looks a genuine winning chance.
The significant class drop from Listed company is a major positive, and he's proven on soft tracks. His wide barrier is offset by the moderate-fast tempo which should allow him to find a position.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Golden Spritz | 4 | Craig Newitt | Julius Sandhu | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Ten Warriors | 7 | Jamie Mott | T Rogers | 59.5kg | $2.30 |
| 3rd | 8 | King Maywin | 11 | Beau Mertens | G Eurell | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Storm Leopard | 13 | Ben Allen | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $3.90 |
| 5th | 12 | Thinkimacelebrity | 2 | Thomas Stockdale | Simon Zahra | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Habitual | 8 | Mitchell Aitken | Ms M Lawson | 59.5kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Leveraged Buyout | 9 | Daniel Stackhouse | A & S Freedman | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Doublet | 10 | Jarrod Fry | J F Moloney | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Rivers Of Babylon | 3 | Declan Bates | Archie Alexander | 58kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Black Coal | 5 | John Allen | Gavin Bedggood | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Too Tough | 1 | Logan Bates | Ms C Alderson | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Trojan King | 12 | Luke Nolen | V L Malady | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Satirica | 6 | Will Gordon | Amy McDonald | 57.5kg |
Her recent form includes a close 2nd at this track and distance two starts back, and she drops significantly in class from a BM80 last start. Alana Kelly knows the mare well and from barrier 13 should be able to find cover midfield before unleashing her strong finishing burst.
Jenni Intiba brings solid recent form with a 3rd placing last start at this class level over 2000m. The lightly raced mare is stepping up to 2418m for the first time but has been racing like she'll appreciate the extra distance. From the perfect barrier 1, Beau Mertens should give her every chance to settle midfield and finish strongly. Her good track record (1-0-2 from 5 starts) suits today's conditions.
She's proven on soft tracks (1-0-0 from 2 starts) which could be relevant with showers forecast. The quick 10-day backup suggests fitness won't be an issue, and experienced jockey Neil Farley should give her every chance from barrier 10. Her staying credentials are improving with each run.
The progressive mare is stepping up significantly in distance but her racing pattern suggests she'll appreciate the extra ground. Linda Meech is a significant booking, and from barrier 6 she should get an ideal run. Her proven ability on soft tracks (1-0-0 from 3 starts) is another plus with showers forecast.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Eagle Angel | 12 | Declan Bates | Gavin Bedggood | 60.5kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Leonchroi | 14 | Ben Allen | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 60kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 12 | Highland Glory | 13 | Alana Kelly | Dan O'Sullivan | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Reliable Jo | 6 | Linda Meech | T Busuttin & N Young | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Jenni Intiba | 1 | Beau Mertens | Shane Jackson | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Wise Legend | 3 | Rhys Mc Leod | Dan O'Sullivan | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 2 | African Grey | 7 | Jamie Mott | Julius Sandhu | 60kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Sawbay | 10 | Neil Farley | Henry Dwyer | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 13 | Way Up High | 9 | Zac Spain | Dan O'Sullivan | 55.5kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Nicoffhome | 4 | Craig Newitt | Chris Calthorpe | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 14 | Tosen Glory | 11 | Caitlin Hollowood | K T Bourke | 51kg | $201.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Duke Of Hastings | 8 | Ryan Houston | Simon Zahra | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 13th | 8 | Girls Girls Girls | 2 | John Allen | Andrew Bobbin | 59kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Chains Of Honour | 5 | Will Gordon | Jessica Pateman | 60kg |
Barbaric Lad brings the strongest recent form into this race with a last-start win at Caulfield Heath just 14 days ago. The 4YO gelding has been racing consistently with three consecutive top-two finishes and drops in class from his last start victory. His versatile racing pattern will allow him to settle midfield and finish strongly in what should be a genuinely run race. Has proven ability on soft tracks and at this distance range.
Shaalute brings consistent form into this race with three wins from his last six starts. The 4YO gelding has a previous win at this track and handles soft tracks well. His strong record at this distance (3-2-0 from 7 starts) is a significant positive, as is his good barrier draw.
Supernima comes into this race second-up after a solid runner-up finish in heavy conditions at Pakenham. The 4YO gelding has an excellent second-up record and drops in class from recent assignments. His strong record at this distance (2-1-2 from 5 starts) and ability to handle soft tracks makes him well-suited to today's conditions. The wide barrier is a concern but he has the ability to overcome it with a patient ride.
The 6YO gelding is well-weighted with just 54.5kg and has drawn favorably in barrier 6.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Dirty Grin | 8 | Rhys Mc Leod | Nick Ryan | 61kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Barbaric Lad | 11 | Jamie Mott | A & S Freedman | 58.5kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Shaalute | 3 | Patrick Moloney | M M Laurie | 60.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Sparkling | 12 | Daniel Stackhouse | M M Laurie | 58.5kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Quiseen | 5 | Declan Bates | Archie Alexander | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Jacks On Ice | 4 | Nadia Daniels | Mick Shepherdson | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Ikasara | 2 | Jett Stanley | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Midnight Devil | 6 | Rose Hammond | E Jusufovic | 54.5kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Ravalli | 10 | Mitchell Aitken | T Fitzsimmons | 60kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Mr Exclusive | 1 | Sheridan Clarke | Matthew Brown | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Supernima | 13 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Kagemusha | 7 | A & S Freedman | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | New York Diva | 9 | E Jusufovic | 54.5kg |
Leg Drive brings the strongest recent form, winning last start at this track over a similar distance. The 4YO gelding has shown excellent consistency with 2 wins from 7 starts and performs well on soft tracks. Well-drawn in barrier 3 and with tactical versatility to settle midfield, he's perfectly positioned to capitalize on the expected fast tempo. The slight class rise is offset by his progressive profile.
Seethru brings excellent recent form with consecutive second placings in his last two starts. The 5YO gelding is lightly raced but progressive, with 1 win and 3 placings from 6 starts. Well-drawn in barrier 8 and dropping 2.5kg from his last start, he should get an ideal run from midfield.
Weather Delay presents as a strong each-way chance second-up from a spell. The 4YO gelding has a previous placing at Geelong and performs well on soft tracks with 1 win from 2 starts. Well-drawn in barrier 5, he should get an ideal run.
The 5YO gelding won last start on a heavy track at this track and distance, showing his affinity for the course. With 3 wins and 5 placings from 16 starts, he's a consistent performer who handles soft tracks well. Despite the wide barrier, he typically settles back and should appreciate the fast tempo. The class rise is the main concern, but his track record and lightweight offset this.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Vellasmachine | 11 | Jarrod Fry | P Koumis | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Leg Drive | 3 | Patrick Moloney | M M Laurie | 60kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 8 | Onlygoldwilldo | 6 | Ryan Houston | Liam Howley | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Fiasco Tess | 1 | Emily Pozman | M M Laurie | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 14 | Sparkle Link | 9 | Beau Mertens | G Eurell | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Seethru | 8 | Will Gordon | Josh Cartwright | 58kg | $3.40 |
| 7th | 13 | Weather Delay | 5 | Ryan Hurdle | Robert Hickmott | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Warchime | 2 | Dylan Dunn | Brett Scott | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 16 | Super Sting | 4 | Carleen Hefel | D E Coombes | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Smoke 'n' Oakum | 15 | Nadia Daniels | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 55kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Lethal Thoughts | 12 | Zoe Waller | C Maher | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Figlio D'argento | 16 | Luke Nolen | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Prestige Ole | 7 | Olivia East | Matt Jenkins | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Our Lone Star | 13 | Lachlan Neindorf | Sean Mott | 59kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Dane On Tour | 14 | David & Coral Feek | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Aria Electra | 10 | Peter Gelagotis | 55kg |
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