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Geelong Race 3 - Sportsbet Blackbook Veterans

IDYLLIC JAMES (3) is in sizzling form lately, rocketing around Ballarat in 21.81 to score two back then following on with a 25.33 win over 450m at Shepparton. Going very well and will be in this for a long way. JUST BELIEVE (1) is a talented type and proved too classy last time to win by 1.5 lengths at this track in a handy 22.73 beating Paw Verity. Ran the fastest time on the program in her latest win. Significant danger. I'M HONEY (8) was out of the placings latest but three back was a Grade 4/5 winner in quick time (22.63) at this track in a Grade 4/5. Expected to do much better this time. DOLLAR BUCKS (2) will give backers a sight.

Race Time:8:50 AM

Friday, October 23, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Showers

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:400m

Just Believe (1)2681576541

Trainer: Tracey Deglaitis (Moolap)12 mths 71: 15-11-8

4 yo FWN Bitch

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: VOLTAGE SPIKE (AUS)

Stats

Career71: 15-11-8

Win %21.13%

Place %47.89%

Prize Money$33,480.00

Comments

Showed strong early pace and proved too slick around this track over 400m in 22.73, claiming a Grade 5 by 1.5 lengths. Makes plenty of appeal on the back of the latest win.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/6	13/10/2026	14	GR 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.73	0:22.73	0:22.73	N/A	3	1. Just Believe 2. Paw Verity 3. Diesel Dynasty	1.6L	$2.90
4/7	29/09/2026	8	GR 4/5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.26	0:22.74	0:22.37	N/A	8	1. Kaluna Chaos 2. It Just Happens 3. Kensington Flyer	7.5L	$1.70
5/8	21/09/2026	5	GR 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.06	0:22.77	0:22.77	N/A	7	1. Indy Grant 2. Bern's Banjo 3. Mac And Cheese	4.3L	$2.20
6/7	16/09/2026	5	FFA	$3,360.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.53	0:21.97	0:21.97	N/A	4	1. Paw Gusto 2. Our Patch 3. Better Banjo	7.9L	$41.00
7/7	11/09/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.04	0:22.61	0:22.58	N/A	6	1. Hara Hachi Bu 2. Above Them All 3. Elma's Girl	6.3L	$31.00
5/8	04/09/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.91	0:22.60	0:22.30	N/A	1	1. Anchor Cranker 2. Moyarra Kongk 3. Aston National	4.4L	$34.00

Dollar Bucks (2)2327553755

Trainer: Troy Deglaitis (Moolap)12 mths 86: 15-14-12

5 yo Black Dog

Sire: ZAMBORA BROCKIE (AUS)

Dam: CAWBOURNE DOLLY (AUS)

Stats

Career86: 15-14-12

Win %17.44%

Place %47.67%

Prize Money$36,580.00

Comments

Missed the frame latest (23.00) when fifth over 400m at this track in a Rank Limit - Grade 5. Goes very well from the draw boasting one victory and four places from 10 starts. Among the chances on best.

Last Starts 51 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/8	01/09/2026	14	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.00	0:22.71	0:22.35	N/A	2	1. Mustang Eleanor 2. Challenger 3. Chorus Line	4.3L	$2.90
5/7	18/08/2026	7	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.25	0:22.86	0:22.57	N/A	8	1. Living The Dream 2. Aston Monsoon 3. Where's The Gold	5.8L	$3.60
7/8	11/08/2026	35	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.62	0:22.63	0:22.62	N/A	4	1. Miss Jo 2. Annie's Regret 3. Big Mako	14.1L	$19.00
3/7	07/07/2026	7	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.71	0:22.57	0:22.29	N/A	8	1. Aussie Strike 2. Miss Jo 3. Dollar Bucks	2.0L	$4.20
5/8	30/06/2026	25	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.22	0:22.88	0:22.58	N/A	2	1. Busting 2. Volts 3. Miss Jo	5.0L	$5.00
5/5	05/06/2026	16	VET H	$2,930.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.71	0:22.11	0:22.11	N/A	4	1. Mepunga Reward 2. Matt Loch 3. Idyllic James	8.5L	$51.00

Idyllic James (3)4233611211

Trainer: Clint Capuano (Anakie)12 mths 80: 26-14-12

4 yo BLU Dog

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: PRINCESS KIWI (AUS)

Stats

Career80: 26-14-12

Win %32.50%

Place %65.00%

Prize Money$68,320.00

Comments

Won his last two including a strong win last start over 450m at Shepparton by 5 lengths in a Special conditions Veteran race. Top chance to chalk-up the hat-trick.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/5	12/10/2026	5	SPEC VET	$2,930.00	Shepparton	450m	0:25.33	0:25.33	0:25.33	N/A	7	1. Idyllic James 2. Zambada Icon 3. Tat Leah	5.0L	$1.10
1/8	07/10/2026	5	SPEC VET	$2,930.00	Ballarat	390m	0:21.81	0:21.81	0:21.81	N/A	3	1. Idyllic James 2. Rhythmic Energy 3. Black Statesman	2.0L	$2.50
2/7	02/10/2026	7	MX 3/4	$3,360.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.53	0:22.28	0:22.28	N/A	3	1. Paw Olympus 2. Idyllic James 3. Paw Zevon	3.5L	$20.00
1/7	25/09/2026	6	GR 5	$2,930.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.45	0:22.45	0:22.24	N/A	6	1. Idyllic James 2. Paw Revy 3. Doongalla Shane	3.1L	$3.10
1/6	19/09/2026	9	GR 5	$2,930.00	Horsham	410m	0:23.03	0:23.03	0:23.03	N/A	4	1. Idyllic James 2. Lektra Bills 3. Starship Atlas	5.1L	$2.70
6/7	10/09/2026	6	SPEC VET	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:22.58	0:22.17	0:21.98	N/A	3	1. Mischief Mate 2. Mr. Kia Ora 3. I'm Honey	6.0L	$2.20

Volts (4)8445336328

Trainer: Tracey Deglaitis (Moolap)12 mths 76: 4-16-21

4 yo Black Dog

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: VOLTAGE SPIKE (AUS)

Stats

Career76: 4-16-21

Win %5.26%

Place %53.95%

Prize Money$16,385.00

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at this track (23.05) in a Grade 5 H, finishing a 9 length eighth. Goes well out of this box with a win and five minors. Looks a place chance at best.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/8	09/10/2026	3	GR 5 H	$2,930.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.05	0:22.41	0:22.24	N/A	8	1. Fairway Flyer 2. Moyarra Kongk 3. Joey The Jet	9.2L	$71.00
2/8	06/10/2026	7	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.18	0:22.95	0:22.63	N/A	6	1. Valve Bounce 2. Volts 3. Dream Big	3.4L	$19.00
3/7	29/09/2026	11	GR 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.04	0:22.79	0:22.37	N/A	1	1. Rothwell Jack 2. Special Players 3. Volts	3.6L	$8.50
6/7	18/09/2026	3	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.64	0:22.22	0:22.22	N/A	8	1. Maximum Jasmine 2. Dad's Surprise 3. Bragging Rights	6.1L	$41.00
3/6	15/09/2026	4	GR 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.16	0:22.83	0:22.60	N/A	6	1. Mandolin Storm 2. Did She 3. Volts	4.8L	$31.00
3/7	11/09/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.06	0:22.76	0:22.58	N/A	1	1. Reiko Comet 2. Out Of Elite 3. Volts	4.5L	$26.00

Dinosaur (6)2657186451

Trainer: Chloe Dew (Anakie)12 mths 113: 5-9-19

4 yo Black Dog

Sire: SH AVATAR (AUS)

Dam: FAIRYTALE WISH (AUS)

Stats

Career113: 5-9-19

Win %4.42%

Place %29.20%

Prize Money$15,240.00

Comments

Backs up after winning by 2.75 lengths at Ballarat (22.73) beating Swanky Chic in a Grade 5 on October 19 four days ago. This is much harder assignment and he needs to find another gear.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	19/10/2026	20	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.73	0:22.73	0:22.25	N/A	5	1. Dinosaur 2. Swanky Chic 3. Paw Janelle	2.8L	$13.00
5/7	29/09/2026	18	GR 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.25	0:22.95	0:22.37	N/A	7	1. Dragon Black 2. Like Dynamite 3. Lanky Larry	4.5L	$51.00
4/8	11/09/2026	3	GR 5	$2,930.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.64	0:23.19	0:22.58	N/A	5	1. Paw Nevada 2. Paw Enna 3. Clyde Bale	6.5L	$34.00
6/6	08/09/2026	10	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.70	0:22.88	0:22.50	N/A	6	1. Red Hot Pretty 2. Dream Lucky 3. Comeback Charlie	11.8L	$41.00
8/8	29/08/2026	4	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	390m	0:23.08	0:22.54	0:22.28	N/A	7	1. Destini Kadali 2. Squeegee's Ride 3. Rolling Express	7.8L	$51.00
1/7	25/08/2026	7	GR 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.21	0:23.21	0:22.32	N/A	4	1. Dinosaur 2. Zipping Scooby 3. Comeback Charlie	0.3L	$11.00

Lanky Larry (7)x174776537

Trainer: Clint Capuano (Anakie)12 mths 52: 14-4-4

4 yo BDL Dog

Sire: SH AVATAR (USA)

Dam: FAIRYTALE WISH (AUS)

Stats

Career52: 14-4-4

Win %26.92%

Place %42.31%

Prize Money$36,340.00

Comments

Last start finished seventh over 400m at this track, beaten 11 lengths (23.89) behind Paw Ucarty in a Grade 5 on October 2. Cannot enthuse on this occasion.

Last Starts 20 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	02/10/2026	3	GR 5	$2,930.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.89	0:23.11	0:22.28	N/A	1	1. Paw Ucarty 2. Kid Blue 3. Paw Qatar, Ruby's Show	11.2L	$4.40
3/7	29/09/2026	18	GR 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.20	0:22.95	0:22.37	N/A	2	1. Dragon Black 2. Like Dynamite 3. Lanky Larry	3.8L	$2.70
5/8	11/09/2026	14	GR 5	$2,930.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.09	0:22.77	0:22.58	N/A	2	1. Foxy Roxy 2. Special Teams 3. Paw Judd	4.5L	$8.00
6/6	28/08/2026	17	GR 5	$2,930.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.18	0:22.64	0:22.32	N/A	8	1. Paw Natullo 2. Big Mako 3. Power Affect	7.8L	$8.50
7/8	11/08/2026	11	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.03	0:22.66	0:22.62	N/A	5	1. Did She 2. Berringa Paddy 3. Aston Chant	5.3L	$13.00
7/8	31/07/2026	10	GR 5	$2,930.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.44	0:22.89	0:22.35	N/A	8	1. Boo Boo Giblet 2. Miss Jo 3. Xisan Bale	8.0L	$4.80

I'm Honey (8)6x12823157

Trainer: Danielle Smith (Lara)12 mths 73: 13-6-7

4 yo FWN Bitch

Sire: FLYING RICCIARDO (AUS)

Dam: I'M POPPY (AUS)

Stats

Career73: 13-6-7

Win %17.81%

Place %35.62%

Prize Money$40,600.00

Comments

Should get a clear run from the wide draw. Wasn't impressive last start but does have a great record at this track and distance, capable of taking this out.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	16/10/2026	9	GR 5	$2,930.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.28	0:22.76	0:22.40	N/A	1	1. Intrepidus 2. Man Of Courage 3. Paw Treacle	7.4L	$20.00
5/8	07/10/2026	22	SPEC VET	$2,930.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.62	0:21.81	0:21.81	N/A	4	1. Idyllic James 2. Rhythmic Energy 3. Black Statesman	11.8L	$14.00
1/6	15/09/2026	5	GR 4/5	$1,530.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.63	0:22.63	0:22.60	N/A	5	1. I'm Honey 2. Maximum Sunset 3. Find The Sun	1.0L	$6.00
3/7	10/09/2026	6	SPEC VET	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:22.39	0:22.17	0:21.98	N/A	2	1. Mischief Mate 2. Mr. Kia Ora 3. I'm Honey	3.3L	$6.00
2/8	04/09/2026	39	GR 5	$2,930.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.78	0:22.75	0:22.30	N/A	2	1. Aussie Wagyu 2. I'm Honey 3. Zipping Choi	0.5L	$11.00
8/8	27/07/2026	6	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.80	0:22.17	0:22.11	N/A	6	1. She Likes Beer 2. Abdulla Zulu 3. Kraken Babe	9.0L	$13.00