Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Thursday 4 June 2026
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Lady Of Pompeii maps ideally from barrier 4 on a heavy Geelong surface where inside draws are advantageous. Her only career start was a 4th placing over 1200m on Soft 6 at Pakenham, demonstrating some wet track aptitude. Luke Currie retains the ride and has an excellent 19% win rate at Geelong.
However, barrier 11 on a Heavy 8 Geelong surface is a major negative, and Nolen has a 0% win rate at this track. As a debutant stepping onto heavy ground from a good track trial, the risks are significant. Assessed as a slight overlay.
The step back to 1212m from 1400m suits, and the Hayes/Melham combination is strong. Key concerns are the wide barrier 10 on a heavy surface and no wet track experience.
The McEvoy stable has stripped multiple gear items suggesting a fresh approach after a 140-day spell, and the horse showed ability placing 3rd on debut at Seymour. The distance step up to 1212m suits a horse that placed at 1100m.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Lady Of Pompeii | 4 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 4 | Insolence | 5 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Cirque De Coco | 3 | Jamie Mott | Clayton Douglas | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Shinsiena | 8 | Declan Bates | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Pray For Elegance | 11 | Luke Nolen | Patrick Payne | 58kg | $2.60 |
| 6th | 3 | Exploit | 9 | Jye McNeil | C J Waller | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Bourne Legacy | 7 | Daniel Stackhouse | A & S Freedman | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 2 | Exceed Sonic | 1 | Teodore Nugent | Jason Warren | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 13 | Tsuki | 2 | Linda Meech | E & D Browne | 56kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Moon Lander | 8 | C J Waller | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Resonant | 10 | Jamie Melham | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Adakite | 12 | Zac Spain | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 56kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Oman | 6 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 56kg |
Flying Capital is the standout selection based on being the only runner with proven heavy track form, having placed on Heavy 10 at Warrnambool and Soft 5 at Geelong. Two placings from two career starts demonstrates reliability. Linda Meech retains the ride and is in strong form. Despite the wide barrier, the horse's wet-track credentials and Geelong familiarity make it the most credentialed runner for today's Heavy 8 conditions.
However, barrier 13 on a Heavy 8 Geelong track is a serious concern given the track profile strongly favours inside-to-middle draws. Class advantage is real but positional disadvantage from the wide gate is a significant risk.
Just Like Jagger is a complete unknown debutant with no available form data, but holds the key positional advantage of barrier 2 which maps perfectly for the Geelong heavy track profile. The speed map projects this runner as a likely leader, which is the ideal profile on Heavy 8 at Geelong where front-runners dominate. The Vella combination has a 14% strike rate.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Bold Secret | 13 | Lachlan Neindorf | P Stokes | 59.5kg | $2.20 |
| 2nd | 6 | Just Like Jagger | 2 | Steven Vella | Kylie Vella | 59.5kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 11 | Finnish Girl | 7 | Stephanie Hateley | Rene Pompe | 54.5kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 13 | My Bonnie Lassie | 5 | Bailey Kinninmont | Jerome Hunter | 54.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Flying Capital | 10 | Linda Meech | Tom Dabernig | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 12 | Forward Ho | 11 | Teodore Nugent | J F Moloney | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Hellenic Star | 1 | Brad Rawiller | V L Malady | 59.5kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Aru Valley | 8 | Neil Farley | David & Coral Feek | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Coldstream | 12 | Shayleigh Ingelse | Michele Denham | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 14 | Symphony Royale | 6 | Craig Newitt | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Misty Whisper | 4 | Will Gordon | Linc Sullivan | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Perfect Link | 9 | Jye McNeil | G Eurell | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Astropartical | 3 | Thomas Stockdale | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Coalesce | 14 | Tom Madden | Simon Ryan | 57.5kg |
The second-up pattern should see improvement. However, barrier 15 on a heavy track at Geelong is a serious concern - the track bias strongly favours inside barriers and forward runners. The one heavy track run resulted in a 6th placing.
Luke Currie is in excellent form and barrier 7 is suitable. The concerns are no heavy track experience and the step up to 1412m from shorter distances. The speed map suggests backmarker positioning which is problematic on heavy Geelong.
However, the one heavy track run was a disaster (11th at Pakenham Heavy 8), and barrier 13 is a significant negative at Geelong on heavy ground.
Jenni Bassett is the standout value selection based on proven heavy track credentials at Geelong specifically - she ran 2nd at Geelong on Heavy 8 in November 2025, which is directly relevant to today's conditions.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 15 | Fastobid | 2 | Brad Rawiller | Smiley Chan | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Triumvirate | 7 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 16 | Velvet City | 9 | Sam Kennedy | Nathan McPherson | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| 4th | 17 | West Forty Seventh | 12 | Mitchell Aitken | Ms M Lawson | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Forever Jeune | 15 | Linda Meech | Tom Dabernig | 57.5kg | $3.20 |
| 6th | 2 | Boss Boy | 3 | Jamie Mott | Henry Dwyer | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Ta Ta Tango | 4 | Damien Thornton | D T O'Brien | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Jenni Bassett | 11 | Jett Stanley | P Stokes | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 9th | 1 | Blue Ensign | 10 | Dylan Dean | Dean Williams | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Shalaakei | 5 | Jamie Melham | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Captain Sparrow | 8 | Will Gordon | Linc Sullivan | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Fear The Impact | 17 | Jason Maskiell | Gavin Bedggood | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | King Maywin | 13 | Lachlan Neindorf | G Eurell | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Enchanted Lass | 16 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Expanding Power | 18 | Jye McNeil | E Jusufovic | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Gordeeva | 6 | Jordan Childs | D T O'Brien | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Think About Her | 14 | Zac Spain | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Youmzain Express | 1 | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg |
The class drop is significant. The Autumn Sun sire profile suits wet staying distances. The main concerns are the wide barrier (14) on a soft track where inside runners are favoured, and no soft-track experience.
The inside barrier (5) is a significant advantage on today's soft Geelong track where inside runners are favoured. The major concern is no jockey listed, which is a red flag.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Rainsun | 14 | Jamie Mott | M W Walker | 59.5kg | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 1 | Duke Of Clarence | 5 | K & G Mayberry | 59.5kg | $4.40 | |
| 3rd | 19 | Tornado Anwa | 4 | G C Strang | 57.5kg | $71.00 | |
| 4th | 14 | Who'llstoplorraine | 9 | Melea Castle | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Sweet Champagne | 10 | Nadia Daniels | Ms M Wells | 54.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Crafty Queen | 16 | Christine Puls | Q J Scott | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Helter Peltzer | 7 | Eoin Walsh | Chris Calthorpe | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Toomanysteps | 13 | Teodore Nugent | M A Townsend | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Erupt | 11 | Damien Thornton | Ms N Burke | 59.5kg | $4.20 |
| 10th | 17 | Grecia Girl | 12 | Neil Farley | Henry Dwyer | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Tennesseetwopiece | 17 | Jason Maskiell | Liam Howley | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | The Grump | 18 | Luke Nolen | Clayton Douglas | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Companera | 8 | Tayla Cameron | Rachel Samsonenko | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Lady Tenshi | 2 | Chelsea Thompson | Julius Sandhu | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Pari Moi | 1 | Lachlan Neindorf | E Jusufovic | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Sloane Raider | 17 | T W Mulder | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Tarnation | 15 | Jamie Edwards | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Lepracanto | 6 | Declan Bates | Archie Alexander | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Mr Vegas | 3 | Harry Coffey | C I Brown | 59.5kg |
Rasp holds the key advantage of barrier 1 on a Heavy 8 Geelong surface where inside draws and leaders dominate. The horse has proven wet track ability with a Heavy 8 win at Pakenham in April 2026. From barrier 1, Rasp should lead or sit on pace and be perfectly positioned at the critical 400m mark.
Fenestella won at Geelong over a similar distance last month and retains the same jockey, providing genuine track and distance credentials. However, the complete absence of heavy track experience and a disastrous last start at Flemington (15th) are significant negatives. The class rise from Maiden to BM62 adds further risk.
However, the complete absence of heavy track experience is a major concern on today's Heavy 8 surface. The Currie booking and inside barrier provide confidence, but the wet track unknown is a genuine risk.
The speed map places this horse as a likely backmarker, which is the worst profile for heavy Geelong. The gear change and McNeil booking suggest stable confidence, but the track condition mismatch means this is assessed as an overlay rather than a genuine value play. Included as value given McNeil's quality.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Rasp | 1 | Jabez Johnstone | Gavin Bedggood | 60.5kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 7 | Ceremonious | 5 | Teodore Nugent | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Tosen Glory | 3 | Nadia Daniels | K T Bourke | 51kg | $101.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Star Buyer | 13 | Alice Kennedy | Ben Brisbourne | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 5 | The Mansman | 7 | Jye McNeil | Peter Gelagotis | 60kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 4 | Eishaa | 9 | Shayleigh Ingelse | P A Preusker | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Sacro Catino | 4 | Harry Coffey | C I Brown | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 3 | Governor King | 2 | Neil Farley | Henry Dwyer | 61kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 6 | Ballistic Romeo | 10 | Thomas Stockdale | Jason Warren | 59.5kg | $9.50 |
| Scr | 9 | Fenestella | 8 | Dylan Dunn | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Shadashi | 12 | Jamie Mott | Edward Cummings | 58kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Baywatch | 6 | Luke Currie | M C Kent | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Saxon Blood | 11 | Sam Kennedy | Nathan McPherson | 53.5kg |
Thurmond is the standout selection based on proven wet track credentials and ideal barrier draw. With 2 wins from 4 heavy track starts including a BM62 win on Heavy 9, and a placing at this exact track and distance on Soft 5 just 14 days ago, the horse maps perfectly for today's conditions. Barrier 1 is gold at Geelong on a soft/heavy surface. The Warrnambool disaster can be excused as Heavy 10 extreme conditions.
Linda Meech is in good form at 20% recent strike rate.
No result was recorded for this race.
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zoom | 4 | Olivia East | Jessica Pateman | 59.5kg |
| 2 | Flashlight | 7 | Brad Rawiller | Patrick Payne | 61kg |
| 3 | Thurmond | 1 | Daniel Stackhouse | Symon Wilde | 60.5kg |
| 4 | Tsitsipas | 13 | Craig Newitt | T Busuttin & N Young | 60.5kg |
| 5 | Shultzy | 2 | Adam Mc Cabe | Pat Cannon | 60kg |
| 6 | Adjudicate | 3 | Damien Thornton | Mitchell Freedman | 59.5kg |
| 7 | Nothin' Wong Here | 16 | Mark Zahra | Liam Howley | 59kg |
| 8 | What A Cross | 10 | Will Gordon | A & J Williams | 58kg |
| 9 | Dealt | 8 | Jabez Johnstone | C Maher | 55.5kg |
| 10 | Jenny The Beaver | 14 | Linda Meech | Ben O'Farrell | 57.5kg |
| 11 | Tulchan | 15 | Cian Macredmond | Annie Alexander | 57kg |
| 12 | Lightning Flash | 6 | Ben Brisbourne | 56.5kg | |
| 13 | Milady | 9 | Declan Bates | P A Chow | 55.5kg |
| 14 | Triora | 11 | Harry Coffey | Taige Weir | 55.5kg |
| 15 | Avonview | 5 | Jason Maskiell | D J Walkley | 57kg |
| 16 | Zedwilldo | 12 | Brett Scott | 54kg | |
| 17 | Flying Witness | 17 | Brett Scott | 54kg |
Stellar Mofeed is the most proven performer at this class and track condition, with 13 soft track starts yielding 2 wins and 4 placings. The near-miss 2nd at Pakenham Soft 6 BM62 just 14 days ago confirms current fitness and form. However, barrier 16 is a serious concern on soft Geelong where inside barriers dominate. The horse's value lies in its proven wet-track credentials and recency, but the wide draw and backmarker profile create significant positional risk.
The horse has barrier 1 which is ideal for Geelong soft conditions, and the near-miss 2nd at Mornington shows current ability. However, first up from 155 days, no wins on soft, significant class rise, and no Geelong experience create meaningful risks.
No result was recorded for this race.
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In Haste | 3 | Liana Wood | M W Walker | 59kg |
| 2 | Ludlum | 6 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 60.5kg |
| 3 | Smarticon | 8 | Patrick Moloney | David & Coral Feek | 60.5kg |
| 4 | Bazzar | 1 | Damien Thornton | Tom Dabernig | 60kg |
| 5 | Dynamite Dancer | 4 | Dean Yendall | M J Williams | 60kg |
| 6 | Electric Elvis | 5 | Daniel Stackhouse | Reece Goodwin | 60kg |
| 7 | Warrior Smile | 9 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg |
| 8 | Immortal Triumph | 15 | Neil Farley | Ms D Loos | 59.5kg |
| 9 | Wilf | 10 | Koby Jennings | Michael Huglin | 59.5kg |
| 10 | Tangoette | 7 | Linda Meech | Tom Dabernig | 59kg |
| 11 | Final Countdown | 2 | Shayleigh Ingelse | P A Preusker | 55.5kg |
| 12 | Stahnado | 13 | Nadia Daniels | John McArdle | 55.5kg |
| 13 | Tremamore | 12 | Amy Herrmann | Samantha Jeffreys | 58kg |
| 14 | Reasonable Point | 17 | Ben Brisbourne | 57.5kg | |
| 15 | Kings Commission | 15 | M, W & J Hawkes | 59.5kg | |
| 16 | Nasraawy | 14 | Joe Bowditch | Gavin Bedggood | 59.5kg |
| 17 | Secret Hell | 11 | Declan Bates | Tom Dabernig | 58kg |
| 18 | Wind Dreamer | 15 | John Keane | 54kg | |
| 19 | Stellar Mofeed | 16 | Jake Noonan | K L Corstens | 58kg |
The Narrator is the standout form reference for today's conditions. A BM62 winner on Heavy 10 at Warrnambool over 1300m just four weeks ago with the same jockey, and a recent 3rd on Soft 7 at Mt Gambier, makes this horse the most proven wet-track performer in the field at this class level. The wide barrier is a genuine concern on soft ground, but the horse has already won from barrier 13 on heavy going.
Lope De Lardo has the most directly relevant track and condition experience in the race, having won at Geelong on Soft 6 over a similar distance. Second-up from a spell suits based on record, and the slight class drop is a positive.
No result was recorded for this race.
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Come Along Jeffrey | 5 | Chelsea Thompson | Jamie Edwards | 60kg |
| 2 | The Narrator | 12 | Jack Hill | Shane Jackson | 62kg |
| 3 | Golden Spritz | 7 | Dylan Dean | Julius Sandhu | 57.5kg |
| 4 | Verona Rupes | 2 | Will Gordon | Patrick Payne | 60.5kg |
| 5 | Cobblestone Way | 15 | Amy & Ash Yargi | 60kg | |
| 6 | Join The Que | 9 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg |
| 7 | Rogue Warrior | 8 | Mark Zahra | D T O'Brien | 60kg |
| 8 | Keep Thinking | 11 | Zac Spain | Jason Warren | 59.5kg |
| 9 | Lope De Lardo | 13 | Joe Bowditch | Gavin Bedggood | 59.5kg |
| 10 | Time Bandit | 3 | Craig Newitt | J L Grob | 59.5kg |
| 11 | Recycle King | 10 | Jamie Mott | Scott Cameron | 59kg |
| 12 | Second Time | 6 | Cian Macredmond | Matthew Cumani | 58.5kg |
| 13 | Lantana | 1 | Dean Yendall | M J Williams | 57.5kg |
| 14 | Titahi Bay | 14 | Lachlan Neindorf | M W Walker | 57kg |
| 15 | Bark | 4 | Mitchell Aitken | J W Price | 58.5kg |
| 16 | Miss Kasei | 17 | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg | |
| 17 | Les Vosges | 18 | Teodore Nugent | K M Elford | 54kg |
| 18 | Gisella | 16 | Dan O'Sullivan | 57kg |
Break The Taboo has genuine wet track credentials with placings on both heavy starts and wins on soft. Recent form is strong with three consecutive placings or wins. The weight relief from 68kg to 57kg is significant. However, barrier 15 and backmarker profile are serious negatives on heavy Geelong where the 400m position is critical.
Sacred Fort ran a strong second on Heavy 10 at Hamilton just 9 days ago and is second up from a spell with proven heavy track consistency. The Geelong track record is positive. The horse has placed consistently on heavy without winning.
The class drop is significant and soft track form is encouraging. However, barrier 17 is a serious concern on Heavy 8 Geelong where wide draws are heavily penalised, and the horse has no heavy track experience. The gear change (blinkers off) could help forward positioning but the map suggests backmarker role.
Barrier 4 is ideal for heavy Geelong. The value case rests entirely on the heavy track record and inside barrier.
No result was recorded for this race.
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brutalina | 6 | Olivia East | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg |
| 2 | Always Hapi | 7 | Sarah Field | V L Malady | 58kg |
| 3 | Sacramental | 14 | Damien Thornton | Mitchell Freedman | 60.5kg |
| 4 | Zorro's Flight | 11 | Jake Noonan | Patrick Payne | 60.5kg |
| 5 | Godtfred Kirk | 17 | Jamie Mott | Reece Goodwin | 60kg |
| 6 | Sacred Fort | 16 | Will Gordon | Taige Weir | 59.5kg |
| 7 | Sotomayor | 13 | Brad Rawiller | M M Laurie | 59.5kg |
| 8 | High Ambitions | 5 | Teodore Nugent | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 59kg |
| 9 | Rose Of Shalaa | 3 | Thomas Stockdale | M J Williams | 59kg |
| 10 | Dustland Fairytale | 4 | Ryan Hurdle | Chris Calthorpe | 58kg |
| 11 | Russian Duchess | 9 | Jabez Johnstone | C Maher | 56kg |
| 12 | Charisamour | 10 | Eoin Walsh | P Koumis | 57.5kg |
| 13 | Break The Taboo | 15 | Dean Yendall | Shane Jackson | 57kg |
| 14 | Toy Queen | 2 | Jye McNeil | E & D Browne | 56.5kg |
| 15 | Written Story | 12 | Lachlan Neindorf | Clayton Douglas | 56.5kg |
| 16 | Sheer Lunacy | 8 | Ben Brisbourne | 58.5kg | |
| 17 | Sierra Blanca | 1 | Tom Dabernig | 54.5kg |
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