Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Friday 1 May 2026
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Geelong. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Fenestella drops significantly in class from Flemington BM70 racing to provincial maiden level. Her recent close third at Sale demonstrates current fitness, while the addition of blinkers and tongue tie suggests stable confidence in improvement. Second up from spell with gear changes and class drop creates winning opportunity.
Recent form shows improvement with a solid fourth at Ararat, and Mitchell Aitken's excellent 30% recent strike rate adds confidence. While winless, she's been consistently competitive in maiden company and the return of blinkers could provide the edge needed for breakthrough victory.
Deelamour benefits from the crucial barrier 1 draw at Geelong, where forward position is essential. Her recent fifth at this track provides valuable course experience, while the 2kg weight advantage and Dundeel breeding suit the staying distance. Limited to one start but the inside draw and distance extension could unlock improvement.
Chouxdino offers value based on his close second at Ararat and proven staying ability over longer distances. The Dandino breeding suits today's 1760m trip, and removing ear muffs suggests stable confidence.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Fenestella | 7 | Dylan Dunn | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 57.5kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 1 | And I Am | 4 | John Allen | Henry Dwyer | 59.5kg | $2.35 |
| 3rd | 4 | Chouxdino | 8 | Dean Yendall | M J Williams | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Deelamour | 1 | Neil Farley | Jamie Edwards | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Tarnation | 6 | Teodore Nugent | Jamie Edwards | 59.5kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Brutus Junius | 2 | Cian Macredmond | P R Gray | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Yatchaw | 5 | Mitchell Aitken | Ms M Cunningham | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Torquay Toff | 3 | Damien Thornton | Chris Calthorpe | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Ballistic Romeo | 2 | Jamie Mott | Jason Warren | 59.5kg |
Lightly-raced gelding showing clear improvement with close second at Werribee last start. Blinkers first time adds further appeal despite wide draw.
Well-bred gelding returning from extended break with strong stable confidence.
Promising 2-year-old who showed ability with solid debut third at this track. The elite Busuttin & Young/Linda Meech combination and class drop provide appeal, though limited experience and age against older horses are concerns.
Consistent gelding showing gradual improvement through recent starts.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Falstaffian | 3 | Jordan Childs | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 8 | Hydrothermal | 1 | Linda Meech | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 4 | No No No No No | 8 | Jamie Mott | L Smith | 59.5kg | $2.60 |
| 4th | 6 | Reel Raider | 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 5 | The Mailer | 5 | Fred W Kersley | Paul Cumming | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Money Wheel | 7 | Teodore Nugent | Jamie Edwards | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Enniscrone | 6 | Declan Bates | D J Cannon | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Tiger Lily | 2 | Neil Farley | Chris Calthorpe | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
The improving trajectory and track experience make her the most reliable winning chance despite being a maiden.
The strong stable and inside draw on this on-speed track provide significant advantages despite the extended spell.
The Written Tycoon breeding and elite connections suggest significant improvement potential from debut run.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Glisk | 1 | Linda Meech | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Glory Of Love | 7 | Jordan Childs | Lloyd Kennewell | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Faith In Zadar | 10 | Neil Farley | P Koumis | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Love Rustler | 2 | Jamie Mott | Taige Weir | 57kg | $2.90 |
| 5th | 7 | Polar Eyes | 6 | Thomas Stockdale | P Stokes | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 11 | Tycoon Thief | 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Prague Pride | 9 | Adam Mc Cabe | C W McDonald | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Lyrebird Lady | 8 | John Allen | Emma Church | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Prestige Maddy | 3 | Ryan Houston | Matt Jenkins | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Apache Sunrise | 11 | Declan Bates | Archie Alexander | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Spirit Of Omaha | 5 | Damien Thornton | G Eurell | 57kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Justibella | 13 | Teodore Nugent | C Maher | 57kg | |
| Scr | 13 | French Court | 10 | Andrew Angelone | 57kg |
The Hayes/Stackhouse combination is proven, and the horse's perfect record at this distance range combined with gear changes suggests stable confidence.
However, the wide barrier presents challenges at this on-speed track.
Marwooba represents value as a Hawkes-trained runner first-up with significant gear changes and class drop. The stable's first-up record and the major equipment changes suggest they expect improvement. The breeding and jockey booking indicate this is more than a trial run.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Recycle King | 8 | Jamie Mott | Scott Cameron | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Menzies Creek | 4 | John Allen | Maddie Raymond & Patrick Bell | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Blue Shield | 1 | Jordan Childs | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | $2.90 |
| 4th | 7 | Regalade | 3 | Adam Mc Cabe | C W McDonald | 59.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Blue Blue Day | 6 | Patrick Moloney | M M Laurie | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Trouble'n Paradise | 5 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $3.10 |
| 7th | 1 | Awaywiththepixies | 2 | Sheridan Clarke | Michele Denham | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Marwooba | 7 | Damien Thornton | M, W & J Hawkes | 57kg | $5.50 |
| Scr | 4 | High Ambitions | 6 | Teodore Nugent | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Majestic Choice | 8 | Linda Meech | Lloyd Kennewell | 57.5kg |
The O'Brien/Childs combination is proven, and her first-up record is perfect.
Cool Savanna's perfect record at this track and distance is compelling. The last start win was impressive and the breeding suggests continued improvement. However, the class rise and limited experience create some uncertainty about handling stronger opposition.
The gear change removing blinkers could be the key to improvement for Power And The Beat. Meech's excellent recent form and the inside barrier provide tactical advantages, though the poor last start is concerning.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Power And The Beat | 1 | Linda Meech | Smiley Chan | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Kaleo | 6 | John Allen | C Maher | 61kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 3 | Heiwana Tamashi | 4 | Patrick Moloney | J F Moloney | 59kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Mandraki | 5 | Jamie Mott | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Censori | 3 | Jordan Childs | D T O'Brien | 58kg | $3.30 |
| 6th | 2 | Cool Savanna | 2 | Fred W Kersley | Peter Gelagotis | 59kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 7 | Pentonville Road | 3 | Dean Yendall | Ms J Smith | 54.5kg |
The Moloney/Laurie combination excels at 22% strike rate, and blinkers first time adds tactical improvement.
Recent heavy track second shows adaptability, and breeding suggests distance suitability. Class rise is concerning but talent appears genuine.
Quality filly dropping significantly in class after Group/Listed campaigns. The inside barrier and strong connections provide confidence, though the long spell and distance query require consideration.
Lightly raced gelding with recent form and proven Geelong experience.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Celtics | 2 | Thomas Stockdale | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 60kg | $2.05 |
| 2nd | 11 | Ravens Bay | 4 | Ryan Houston | Brett Scott | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | That'smoneybrother | 3 | Patrick Moloney | M M Laurie | 60kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 1 | Always Hapi | 5 | Holly Durnan | V L Malady | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Queensbury | 6 | Declan Bates | J F Moloney | 61kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Hey Jessie | 1 | Billy Egan | Dominic Sutton | 60kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Street Parade | 11 | Brad Rawiller | Ms T Davies | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Lamassu | 6 | Jamie Mott | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Kamezali | 5 | John Allen | Taige Weir | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Lantana | 8 | Dean Yendall | M J Williams | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Ville De Lumiere | 3 | Eoin Walsh | T & C McEvoy | 56kg |
Time Bandit presents the strongest winning chance with a significant class drop from BM70 to BM62. Recent third at Geelong demonstrates track suitability, and she maps to settle in the crucial front three at the 400m that Geelong favours.
Trebilco brings strong momentum from his maiden win at Kilmore and represents the powerful Hawkes stable. The good barrier draw and forward settling pattern suit Geelong's on-speed bias. While the class rise is significant, the stable's expertise and the horse's improving trajectory make him a strong threat.
Loose On Gin showed strong form with a recent second at Hamilton and brings a solid record at this distance. The class drop and proven wet track ability provide confidence, though the 24-day gap and jockey's recent form are concerns. Maps well for Geelong's on-speed pattern.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Il Cielo | 2 | Zac Moore | C Maher | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Loose On Gin | 5 | Dean Yendall | M J Williams | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Time Bandit | 6 | Jamie Mott | Josh Cartwright | 60.5kg | $3.20 |
| 4th | 5 | Docinthe | 7 | John Allen | Mitchell Freedman | 60.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Baganov | 10 | Billy Egan | Nick Ryan | 60.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Belmia | 4 | Neil Farley | Jamie Edwards | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Blondeau | 8 | Liana Wood | Ms N Shelton | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Trebilco | 3 | Koby Jennings | M, W & J Hawkes | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Glove Artist | 9 | Teodore Nugent | T Cottier | 60.5kg | $20.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Thunder Zeus | 1 | Fred W Kersley | Peter Gelagotis | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Prestige Ole | 6 | Matt Jenkins | 61.5kg |
The Daily Planet brings the strongest recent form with two wins from his last three starts, including a victory at this track three weeks ago. His excellent track/distance record (1 win, 1 place from 2 starts) and proven ability at this level make him the standout selection despite the wide draw and top weight.
However, the 48-day gap, poor jockey form, and concerning good track record (0 wins from 12 starts) create doubt despite the class drop advantage.
Quello Dorato offers the best barrier draw and has shown consistent placing ability at Geelong.
Winter Nights represents value as a lightly raced 3yo from the powerful Hayes stable.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Colour Our World | 9 | Dean Yendall | M J Williams | 59.5kg | $2.15 |
| 2nd | 10 | Squander | 5 | Tom Madden | Aaron Purcell | 56kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Quello Dorato | 3 | Jordan Childs | D T O'Brien | 59.5kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Charlecote Mill | 1 | Neil Farley | P Koumis | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Hide Your Assets | 2 | Lauren Burke | S A Beani | 54kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Harmony | 6 | Fred W Kersley | L Smith | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 2 | Winter Nights | 8 | Billy Egan | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 1 | The Daily Planet | 7 | Linda Meech | Aaron Purcell | 60.5kg | $8.50 |
| 9th | 11 | Vineux | 4 | Eoin Walsh | Mitchell Freedman | 56kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Heironaut | 9 | Jamie Mott | A & S Freedman | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Romuald | 7 | Ryan Hurdle | L Smith | 58kg |
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