★ Top pick7th
2Oyster Lane
Elite connections with Maher/Allen (horse 0-2 from 3) and class drop make it clear form leader despite spell. Fast tempo suits strong closers at fair Geelong sprint.
Victoria · Tuesday 20 January 2026
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%
Any tip won6/875%
Top pick placed4/850%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Ladbrokes Form Genius Mdn Plate
13:30 local1125mMaiden$32,000
Winner8. SuperlivSP $11.00
2nd pickWon
8Superliv
Strong recent form with close 2nd at Yarra Glen (1009m) and class drop from G3. Second-up timing ideal after spell, barrier 1 perfect for Geelong sprint chute. Freedman/Childs stable form adds appeal over unexposed rivals.
3rd pick5th
4Alphabet
Consistent performer with places in all recent maidens including recent 3rd. Barrier 2 ideal for fair Geelong sprint, Freedman stable and Dee jockey boost. Value over longer shots.
Value pick4th
6Milos Filos
Best value overlay with recent competitive 3rd at Morphettville (1050m) and Geelong exposure.
- 1st8SuperlivBeau Mertens$11.00
- 2nd1General BluThomas Stockdale$9.00
- 3rd10ThalestrisBen Melham$3.50
- 4th6Milos FilosCeline Gaudray$8.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Superliv | 1 | Beau Mertens | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | General Blu | 10 | Thomas Stockdale | Simon Zahra | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Thalestris | 3 | Ben Melham | A & S Freedman | 56kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Milos Filos | 6 | Celine Gaudray | Liam Howley | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Alphabet | 2 | Michael Dee | A & S Freedman | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Zoudeadly | 5 | Zac Spain | Jason Warren | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Oyster Lane | 8 | John Allen | C Maher | 58kg | $3.70 |
| 8th | 5 | Beautiful Bevy | 7 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 54.5kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Spartan Lass | 9 | Jordan Childs | D T O'Brien | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Sweet But Sassy | 4 | Lucinda Boyd | Lucinda Boyd | 56kg | $26.00 |
Adam Bird Electrics Mdn Plate
14:00 local1225mMaiden$32,000
Winner5. Written PerfectSP $2.40
★ Top pick2nd
4Veomas
Veomas stands out on form with placings in 4 of 5 starts including recent 3rd at Cranbourne 1200m and 2nd at Kilmore 1450m on good tracks. Significant class drop from stronger fields, gear changes first time off, and Michael Dee (13% at Geelong) aboard. Midfield draw suits fast tempo on fair Geelong track.
2nd pick3rd
8Celestra
Celestra brings quality form with 3rd at Sandown 1300m in open maiden ahead of this level. Second up today with light weight edge in compressed scale. Strong each-way chance despite recent plain run.
3rd pickScratched
10Kiwi Harmony
Kiwi Harmony placed 2nd at 1200m in maiden previously, second up today from Moody stable known for readiness. Distance experience positive, light weight helps, and fast tempo favors closers on Geelong's fair layout. Recent poor run wide barrier but prior form solid for place claims.
Value pickWon
5Written Perfect
Elite connections outweigh lack of history here, barrier suits outside favouritism, but unproven status tempers win chance.
- 1st5Written PerfectBeau Mertens$2.40
- 2nd4VeomasMichael Dee$4.40
- 3rd8CelestraLuke Cartwright$4.60
- 4th1Colorado TycoonJye McNeil$17.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Written Perfect | 9 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 58kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 4 | Veomas | 7 | Michael Dee | M W Walker | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 8 | Celestra | 8 | Luke Cartwright | A & S Freedman | 54.5kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 1 | Colorado Tycoon | 1 | Jye McNeil | M, W & J Hawkes | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Cosmic Command | 5 | Harry Grace | Chris Calthorpe | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 3 | The Flying Popov | 3 | Ben Melham | C J Waller | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 7th | 2 | Le Glacon | 4 | Will Gordon | D E Coombes | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Arcelia | 6 | Zac Spain | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Nightynight | 2 | Alana Kelly | K G McCartin | 57.5kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Kiwi Harmony | 10 | Celine Gaudray | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg |
Connecttel Mdn Plate
14:30 local1525mMaiden$32,000
Winner10. Missy AggravationSP $3.50
★ Top pick5th
7His Lady Bay
Class drop from Open company where she ran competitive 4th is major plus in weak maiden. Recent fitness better than first-uppers, suits fast tempo from midfield. Geelong exposure positive on fair track.
2nd pickWon
10Missy Aggravation
Second up from spell suits, barrier 2 perfect for Geelong's fair layout. Light 55kg helps. Lightly raced with upside vs exposed maidens.
3rd pick11th
8Islander
Barrier 4 ideal, blinkers first time could sharpen. Improving trend in lightly raced filly suits fast tempo where backmarkers struggle but her closing ability stands out. Risky but high upside.
Value pick10th
3So Long Ago
Fitness peak suits Tuesday provincial, gear changes positive.
- 1st10Missy AggravationLuke Cartwright$3.50
- 2nd9Latin Lights$5.50
- 3rd13ThinkerJye McNeil$8.00
- 4th2Princess PaintonBeau Mertens$8.50
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Missy Aggravation | 2 | Luke Cartwright | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 55kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Latin Lights | 13 | Lloyd Kennewell | 56.5kg | $5.50 | |
| 3rd | 13 | Thinker | 11 | Jye McNeil | L Smith | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Princess Painton | 6 | Beau Mertens | P Stokes | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 7 | His Lady Bay | 8 | Tom Madden | Maddie Raymond & Patrick Bell | 56.5kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 5 | Empress Of China | 7 | Zac Spain | Dan O'Sullivan | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Peace Seeker | 3 | Shane Foley | C Maher | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 1 | Mayeki | 10 | Thomas Stockdale | Simon Zahra | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Evening Tycoon | 1 | Patrick Moloney | M M Laurie | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 3 | So Long Ago | 9 | Jason Webb | P A Banks | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Islander | 4 | Harry Grace | Chris Calthorpe | 56.5kg | $201.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Pacific Pixie | 5 | Thomas Doyle | Stephen Lenehan | 56.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Toomanysteps | 12 | Teodore Nugent | Shay Keating | 58kg |
Gawk Mdn Plate
15:00 local2440mMaiden$32,000
Winner5. TupacSP $1.55
★ Top pick2nd
2Phoenician
Rawiller's track stats boost case in fair Geelong staying setup favouring early speed.
2nd pickWon
5Tupac
Solid place chance in fair Geelong staying race.
3rd pick5th
1Cowarrie
Barrier 3 ideal for leader bias (33% win rate), better suited to slow tempo than backmarkers. Form edges beaten horses like Plastic Dreams.
Value pick4th
6Instinctive Spirit
- 1st5TupacMichael Dee$1.55
- 2nd2PhoenicianBrad Rawiller$3.40
- 3rd3Plastic DreamsWill Gordon$20.00
- 4th6Instinctive SpiritSarah Field$10.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Tupac | 1 | Michael Dee | Henry Dwyer | 59.5kg | $1.55 |
| 2nd | 2 | Phoenician | 6 | Brad Rawiller | E W Ewert | 59.5kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 3 | Plastic Dreams | 4 | Will Gordon | Jarrod Robinson | 59.5kg | $20.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Instinctive Spirit | 5 | Sarah Field | Shaun Kittel | 54.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Cowarrie | 3 | Lester J Grace | Matt & Louise Cooper | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Rainbow Dolphin | 8 | Melissa Julius | Stephen Lenehan | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Tavolta | 2 | Thomas Doyle | Stephen Lenehan | 59.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 7 | No Need For Tears | 7 | Dylan Dunn | M A Townsend | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Red Zinnia | 9 | Alana Kelly | P Koumis | 57.5kg |
Pholklore (Bm66)
15:30 local2440mBenchmark 66$27,000
Winner8. TakemetothemoonSP $6.50
★ Top pick5th
3Urban Outlook
Significant class drop from BM72+ with recent 2nd/5th shows fitness progression. Geelong's fair staying track with moderate tempo suits midfield map. Elite closing speed key in true stamina test despite no T/D win. Form trumps minor cons.
2nd pick3rd
1Star Testymony
Local form standout with Geelong 2440m win and track success. Recent 3rd at 2600m BM66 shows stamina, barrier 1 ideal for leader bias in moderate tempo. Good 4 record strong, Allen improves combo.
3rd pickScratched
2Tsitsipas
Improving trend post-poor runs, good on Good 4 surfaces. Geelong fair for on-pace.
Value pick7th
4Buddong
Quickest recent 2400m time, class drop huge positive. Recent form consistent.
- 1st8TakemetothemoonCeline Gaudray$6.50
- 2nd7RipperJack Hill$9.50
- 3rd1Star TestymonyJohn Allen$9.00
- 4th5RebadgeLuke Cartwright$9.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Takemetothemoon | 9 | Celine Gaudray | Liam Howley | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Ripper | 3 | Jack Hill | P A Preusker | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Star Testymony | 1 | John Allen | Symon Wilde | 60.5kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Rebadge | 7 | Luke Cartwright | Dominic Sutton | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Urban Outlook | 6 | Ben Melham | J G Symons & S Laxon | 59kg | $2.70 |
| 6th | 6 | Wittelsbach | 5 | Jye McNeil | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 4 | Buddong | 4 | Will Gordon | P Kearney | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 9 | Heart's Embrace | 10 | Alana Kelly | Andrew Bobbin | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Dempsey Girl | 2 | Tayla Childs | J G Brooks | 54kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Tsitsipas | 8 | Shane Foley | T Busuttin & N Young | 60kg |
RMBL Investments Rising Stars Race (Bm62)
16:00 local1425mBenchmark 62$27,000
Winner3. Legacy RoseSP $8.00
★ Top pick7th
2Bellalique
Bellalique stands out on pure form with superior Geelong record (8:1-2-2) and track/distance suitability on good going (21:4-4-3). Midfield map perfect for Geelong's fair 1400m start. Recent placings in BM62 company confirm class handling.
2nd pick4th
1Rose Of Shalaa
Good track affinity (9:0-0-1) suits conditions. Handles weight historically.
3rd pickScratched
11New York Scandal
Solid distance record (12:2-2-0) and local form (3:0-1-2 at track). Class drop from stronger races boosts prospects.
Value pick2nd
8Seattle Hope
Distance specialist (3:2-1-0) with improving pattern. Fast tempo/backmarker map ideal for Geelong's fair layout.
- 1st3Legacy RoseBailey Kinninmont$8.00
- 2nd8Seattle HopeRyan Houston$17.00
- 3rd9Two SigmaLuke Cartwright$2.60
- 4th1Rose Of ShalaaJordyn Weatherley$6.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Legacy Rose | 6 | Bailey Kinninmont | P Kearney | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Seattle Hope | 10 | Ryan Houston | Mitchell Freedman | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Two Sigma | 3 | Luke Cartwright | Reece Goodwin | 57kg | $2.60 |
| 4th | 1 | Rose Of Shalaa | 9 | Jordyn Weatherley | M J Williams | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Dance Lady | 7 | Simon Zahra | 58kg | $31.00 | |
| 6th | 4 | Lavender Glory | 8 | Emily Pozman | Jason Warren | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Bellalique | 5 | Sarah Field | P A Preusker | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Ebony Fighter | 4 | Caitlin Hollowood | Mick Shepherdson | 55.5kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Triora | 11 | Zac Moore | C Maher | 55kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Gibraltar Tycoon | 7 | Dakotah Keane | R D Griffiths | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | New York Scandal | 2 | Nadia Daniels | Aaron Laing | 55kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Doubt In The Sky | 1 | Rose Hammond | M M Laurie | 53.5kg |
Vanguard Hcp (C1)
16:30 local1325mClass 1$27,000
Winner2. Ultra BlueSP $3.30
★ Top pick2nd
1Electric Elvis
Moderate-fast tempo suits midfield map from barrier 3.
2nd pick5th
3Military Base
Military Base offers strong form projection as unexposed 3yo who bolted in on debut at similar level on Good 4.
3rd pickWon
2Ultra Blue
Barrier 4 positions perfectly for likely moderate-fast tempo favouring forward runners per track bias.
Value pickScratched
4Vianarra
Busuttin/Young prep plus Newitt (45% recent wins) boosts case; wide barrier 11 aligns with outside bias.
- 1st2Ultra BlueChristopher Pang$3.30
- 2nd1Electric ElvisJordan Childs$2.50
- 3rd10Hustle$41.00
- 4th11Mordialloc BeachJackson Radley$15.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Ultra Blue | 4 | Christopher Pang | Tom Dabernig | 55.5kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 1 | Electric Elvis | 3 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 59kg | $2.50 |
| 3rd | 10 | Hustle | 6 | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 54.5kg | $41.00 | |
| 4th | 11 | Mordialloc Beach | 5 | Jackson Radley | Ms W Kelly | 52.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Military Base | 2 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Sardonian | 8 | Teodore Nugent | P W McKenna | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Sunshine Jenni | 1 | Thomas Stockdale | Lloyd Kennewell | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Kiss My Rock | 7 | Will Gordon | P Kearney | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Navy Nina | 9 | Celine Gaudray | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Vianarra | 11 | Craig Newitt | T Busuttin & N Young | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Smarticon | 12 | Michael Dee | David & Coral Feek | 56kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Broadhurst | 10 | Liam Howley | 54kg |
Armstrong Creek Development (Bm62)
17:00 local1125mBenchmark 62$27,000
Winner5. EsquelSP $3.30
★ Top pick2nd
9Astari
Good barrier 4 allows midfield settling in very fast tempo race favoring on-pace at Geelong sprint. Recent fitness edge key in upset-prone Tuesday provincial.
2nd pickWon
5Esquel
Second up stats solid (2:1-0-0) after flop first up; blinkers may sharpen. Midfield map suits very fast tempo favoring closers over leaders (0% leader win rate recently). Linda Meech (33% combo) boosts.
3rd pickScratched
2Smart Little Miss
Class drop positive but declining trend and poor jockey form temper enthusiasm. Not selected over Astari due to recency edge to younger horse; still place chance in deep field.
Value pick6th
6Starmae
Pre-spell form strong with 2nds in BM62; class edge from higher grades. Wide draw and backmarker suit less in fast tempo but Geelong fairness helps.
- 1st5EsquelLinda Meech$3.30
- 2nd9AstariMichael Dee$4.80
- 3rd10SecretdreamCian Macredmond$16.00
- 4th3SakimaCeline Gaudray$7.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Esquel | 7 | Linda Meech | Tom Dabernig | 59.5kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 9 | Astari | 4 | Michael Dee | M W Walker | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 10 | Secretdream | 6 | Cian Macredmond | Matthew Cumani | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Sakima | 8 | Celine Gaudray | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 11 | Triomphe | 1 | Jack Hill | Maddie Raymond & Patrick Bell | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Starmae | 9 | Holly Durnan | Dwayne Reid | 56.5kg | $4.60 |
| 7th | 7 | Fox King Dox | 2 | John Allen | Maddie Raymond & Patrick Bell | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Dimora Queen | 3 | Jade Smith | L Smith | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| Scr | 2 | Smart Little Miss | 5 | Luke Cartwright | Reece Goodwin | 59kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Tookay Pete | 10 | Jackson Radley | Melissa Page | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | The Arrow | 11 | Jye McNeil | M, W & J Hawkes | 58.5kg |
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