A & S Freedman have an excellent record with debutants, and the 22% strike rate with Stackhouse provides confidence.
Victoria · Wednesday 1 April 2026
Geelong tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Geelong. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Ladbrokes Big Bets Copy Now Mdn Plate
The booking of Damian Lane is a significant positive, with the jockey showing excellent recent form (25% strike rate). Nick Ryan is a capable trainer, and while barrier 7 is wide, it allows tactical flexibility.
Second up from spell with significant class drop provides improvement scope.
- 1st4MistifyzouLuke Currie$5.00
- 2nd3Fox PhireCraig Newitt$8.00
- 3rd1Autumn CharmDamian Lane$2.80
- 4th7Velocite BelleDaniel Stackhouse$2.70
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Mistifyzou | 2 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Fox Phire | 4 | Craig Newitt | Shane Jackson | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Autumn Charm | 7 | Damian Lane | Nick Ryan | 57kg | $2.80 |
| 4th | 7 | Velocite Belle | 3 | Daniel Stackhouse | A & S Freedman | 57kg | $2.70 |
| 5th | 6 | Nothin' Surer | 5 | Harry Coffey | Henry Dwyer | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 2 | East Indies | 1 | Neil Farley | Mick Shepherdson | 57kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Money Honey | 6 | Will Gordon | Andrew Bobbin | 57kg |
Oasis Turf Mdn Plate
Narrow second last start at this track shows she's ready to break through. Elite connections and fitness edge make her the standout despite being winless.
Lightly-raced filly with elite jockey booking suggesting stable confidence. Good barrier draw and solid debut form provide foundation for improvement second-up with quality connections engaged.
Class dropper with quality connections returning from spell. Significant grade drop and good barrier provide opportunity despite long break. First-up record and early speed potential suit track bias.
Gear change and improving form trend suggest she's ready to break through.
- 1st4FaraktaDamian Lane$3.20
- 2nd1Bonus SeasonJordan Childs$1.80
- 3rd7TisseyreLuke Currie$9.00
- 4th6KokeshiPatrick Moloney$9.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Farakta | 3 | Damian Lane | R D Griffiths | 57kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 1 | Bonus Season | 4 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 57kg | $1.80 |
| 3rd | 7 | Tisseyre | 2 | Luke Currie | K & K Keys | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Kokeshi | 7 | Patrick Moloney | J F Moloney | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Emanating | 1 | Craig Newitt | Craig Blackshaw | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Vespers | 8 | Declan Bates | J F Moloney | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Heavy Is The Head | 5 | Jackie Beriman | Paul & Tracey Templeton | 57kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Elusive Trinity | 6 | Daniel Stackhouse | Symon Wilde | 57kg |
Neon Legal Mdn Plate
The Hawkes stable excels with first-up runners and Pasadena showed genuine ability when third on debut at heavy track conditions. The barrier draw allows tactical flexibility in what should be a fast tempo.
Boa Vista represents significant value dropping from Group/Listed company to maiden level. The class drop should offset the long spell concerns.
I'm Da Boss showed he belongs at this level with a solid second here recently. The barrier draw suits Geelong's leader bias, and he's proven on the track conditions. However, the jockey booking raises concerns about stable confidence despite the logical form credentials.
Weasel Sea offers value based on his improving trajectory and strong connections. The recent close second shows he's finding his form, and the Stackhouse/Warren combination has excellent strike rate.
- 1st5PasadenaJye McNeil$1.90
- 2nd4Jetsetter JackThomas Stockdale$13.00
- 3rd8Boa VistaDamian Lane$3.00
- 4th1I'm Da BossMitchell Aitken$8.50
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Pasadena | 5 | Jye McNeil | M, W & J Hawkes | 59kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 4 | Jetsetter Jack | 8 | Thomas Stockdale | Gavin Bedggood | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Boa Vista | 3 | Damian Lane | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | $3.00 |
| 4th | 1 | I'm Da Boss | 2 | Mitchell Aitken | V L Malady | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 2 | On My Own | 1 | Jamie Mott | Geon Singh | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Tagamate | 4 | Brad Rawiller | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 59kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Fear The Impact | 7 | Declan Bates | Gavin Bedggood | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Weasel Sea | 6 | Daniel Stackhouse | Jason Warren | 59kg |
Bennett Racing (Bm66)
Houdini presents as the most reliable winning chance based on recent form and class drop. His second at Pakenham 25 days ago in BM70 company was excellent, and he drops to BM66 here. The 1700m distance suits his staying profile with a 2:1-1-0 record at similar trips.
Lario's last start win at Geelong over 1512m on January 14 makes him a strong contender returning to his preferred track. His Geelong record of 2 wins from 3 starts is outstanding, and the Craig Williams booking suggests stable confidence. The class drop from recent BM70 attempts to BM66 provides additional advantage.
Diamond Gust won his last start at Sale in BM62 company and drops significantly in class from recent Open company attempts. The 3-year-old gelding shows an improving form trend and benefits from the class drop.
Revolver offers value based on his perfect record at Geelong over similar distances, having won over 1755m at this track last start. The application of winkers for the first time could provide improvement, and John Allen's booking adds confidence.
- 1st4LarioCraig Williams$4.40
- 2nd1HoudiniEthan Brown$2.40
- 3rd7Move The ToranaRyan Hurdle$21.00
- 4th5RevolverJohn Allen$11.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Lario | 7 | Craig Williams | D T O'Brien | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 1 | Houdini | 4 | Ethan Brown | Gavin Bedggood | 60kg | $2.40 |
| 3rd | 7 | Move The Torana | 6 | Ryan Hurdle | L Smith | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Revolver | 2 | John Allen | Archie Alexander | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Diamond Gust | 5 | Jamie Mott | M M Laurie | 59.5kg | $2.90 |
| 6th | 6 | Late Harvest | 3 | Brad Rawiller | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Jungle Jet | 1 | Christopher Pang | Tom Dabernig | 57kg | $101.00 |
Geelong Entertainment Mdn Plate
Consistent placer who ran well for second at Kyneton last start. Trainer's record and expected improvement second up make her the most reliable winning chance.
Consistent performer adding blinkers first time with quality jockey booking. Recent third at Ballarat over 1500m suggests fitness and ability. Lane's 25% recent strike rate and gear change provide positive angles despite jockey's poor Geelong record.
Promising debutant who ran excellent third beaten narrow margin at Yarra Glen. Quality stable and jockey combination with Rawiller's strong Geelong record. Limited experience but showed ability on debut and natural improvement expected from lightly raced 3yo.
Second up from spell typically improves and inside barrier provides tactical advantage.
- 1st5FastobeastLachlan Neindorf$8.50
- 2nd9UpstageDaniel Stackhouse$2.70
- 3rd7Silky SethDamian Lane$3.40
- 4th3TrebilcoJye McNeil$9.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Fastobeast | 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | G Eurell | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Upstage | 7 | Daniel Stackhouse | G M Begg | 57kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 7 | Silky Seth | 8 | Damian Lane | D T O'Brien | 59kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 3 | Trebilco | 1 | Jye McNeil | M, W & J Hawkes | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Simply Gold | 5 | Ryan Houston | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Hellfire Bay | 2 | John Allen | Andrew Noblet | 59kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Fox Force | 3 | Mitchell Aitken | V L Malady | 59.5kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Brutal Tempo | 6 | Brad Rawiller | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 1 | Cynic | 9 | Ryan Hurdle | Chris Calthorpe | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
National Coatings (Bm62)
Eternal Darkness presents as the most logical winner dropping significantly in class from BM70 to BM62. The recent fourth at Yarra Glen confirms current fitness, and his form profile suggests he's been competitive at higher levels. While the wide barrier is a concern at leader-biased Geelong, his class edge should overcome this disadvantage.
Empire Song attracts attention with Craig Williams taking the ride, suggesting stable confidence in the gelding's ability to handle the class rise. His maiden win at Yarra Glen was impressive, and being second up from a spell often brings improvement. The barrier allows tactical flexibility, though the significant class jump from maiden to BM62 remains the primary concern.
The class drop and good barrier provide additional positives, making her an attractive each-way proposition despite recent poor form.
- 1st4Empire SongCraig Williams$2.45
- 2nd8SuperlivJamie Mott$4.20
- 3rd5Prince PienzaLuke Currie$21.00
- 4th1Loving MandyHolly Durnan$21.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Empire Song | 7 | Craig Williams | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | $2.45 |
| 2nd | 8 | Superliv | 4 | Jamie Mott | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 57.5kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 5 | Prince Pienza | 2 | Luke Currie | M, W & J Hawkes | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Loving Mandy | 1 | Holly Durnan | Dwayne Reid | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Bruiser Murphy | 3 | Celine Gaudray | Charlotte Littlefield | 60kg | $3.20 |
| 6th | 7 | If I Was You | 8 | Brad Rawiller | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Eternal Darkness | 9 | Mitchell Aitken | Anthony Chibnall | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 6 | That'smoneybrother | 5 | Daniel Stackhouse | M M Laurie | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Barari | 6 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 57kg |
Race Day Medical Pty Ltd (Bm62)
Simply Outrageous presents the strongest winning chance based on recent form progression. Won impressively at Ballarat last start and followed up with a solid third at Pakenham. Her good track record and proven ability at 1500m, combined with an ideal barrier draw and strong jockey/trainer combination, make her the standout selection despite the slight class rise.
Her consistent placing record in higher grades and the booking of Craig Williams suggests stable confidence. The drop in class from BM70 to BM62 is a positive, though her lack of wins beyond maiden level and poor Geelong record are concerns.
Vianarra showed his best form with a win at Kyneton in similar grade but has disappointed in two subsequent runs. Represents each-way value if returning to winning form.
Mahers Landing offers genuine value based on his perfect record at this track and distance combination. His win here last preparation and strong second-up record suggest he can improve sharply from a disappointing first-up run. The class rise is a concern but his specific course and distance advantage makes him a worthwhile value play.
- 1st2VianarraCraig Newitt$11.00
- 2nd9Simply OutrageousLinda Meech$2.70
- 3rd5Quello DoratoJordan Childs$18.00
- 4th7Mahers LandingDaniel Stackhouse$10.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Vianarra | 4 | Craig Newitt | T Busuttin & N Young | 60.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Simply Outrageous | 3 | Linda Meech | T & C McEvoy | 58kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 5 | Quello Dorato | 1 | Jordan Childs | D T O'Brien | 60kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Mahers Landing | 5 | Daniel Stackhouse | G M Begg | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Ioane | 2 | Jamie Mott | Amy & Ash Yargi | 60.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 10 | La Belle Grande | 10 | Lachlan Neindorf | G Eurell | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Birdie Time | 7 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Pula | 6 | Craig Williams | D T O'Brien | 58kg | $2.25 |
| Scr | 3 | Cadillac Sam | 8 | Jye McNeil | C J Waller | 60kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Life Sentence | 9 | Declan Bates | Matthew Cumani | 60kg |
Statewide Coolrooms Hcp (66)
The 5yo gelding has proven class with wins at BM64 level and shows an improving trajectory.
Dobkins offers strong winning prospects from the ideal barrier position. Her recent Terang victory showcased improvement, and the inside draw perfectly suits Geelong's pronounced leader bias. The mare's wet track credentials provide additional confidence on the Good 4 surface, while her light weight and strong connections enhance her chances.
Her track record of 1-1-1 from 4 starts at the venue is compelling, while Craig Williams' engagement suggests stable confidence.
The consistent galloper offers each-way value despite his modest overall record.
- 1st8Sussex DuchessCraig Williams$5.50
- 2nd11Love SymbolLuke Currie$10.00
- 3rd1DantooineJordyn Weatherley$5.00
- 4th6Battle Of The IceLachlan Neindorf$6.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Sussex Duchess | 7 | Craig Williams | Andrew Noblet | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 11 | Love Symbol | 5 | Luke Currie | N A Blackiston | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Dantooine | 12 | Jordyn Weatherley | Tom Dabernig | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Battle Of The Ice | 10 | Lachlan Neindorf | Lloyd Kennewell | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 12 | Harmony | 1 | Jye McNeil | L Smith | 55.5kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Hawk Power | 8 | Dylan Dunn | P Koumis | 60kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Dobkins | 2 | Linda Meech | Symon Wilde | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 5 | Street Conqueror | 6 | Ethan Brown | E Jusufovic | 59.5kg | $4.20 |
| 9th | 4 | Nicajon | 3 | Neil Farley | Mick Shepherdson | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Hide Your Assets | 9 | Alana Kelly | S A Beani | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Jammin Jimmy | 4 | John Allen | Mitchell Freedman | 57kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Mr Blunt | 11 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 60kg |
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