Geelong Race 1 - Betfocus Pace

Driver: Nicholas O'Connor
Stats
Comments
Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a head when quickly away, (Fr2) at Ballarat (2:05.30) beating Justlikedave in on August 26 at $13 at the bell was 3rd-5.46.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 26/08/2026 | 12 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/08/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $2.70 |
| 4/10 | 05/08/2026 | 23 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/07/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R | Nicholas O'connor | 1:59.8 | 7 |
| 29.1L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Nicholas O'connor | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | N A O'connor | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | N A O'connor | 0 |
| 11.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fourth behind Viva Storm at Ballarat over 1710m on August 26 at $7.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Guaranteed Trouble at Cranbourne over 1609m on September 6 at $1.85.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 06/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $1.85 |
| 4/10 | 26/08/2026 | 201 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.95 |
| 2/10 | 31/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/12 | 23/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/01/2026 | 8 | NR 42 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 06/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | B X Xiriha | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lisa Lewis
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when a close second after a quick start, behind Hurrikane Dusty at Kilmore over 1690m on August 6 at $26. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third behind Owen The Saints at Kilmore over 1690m on September 3 at $17. Rates highly.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 03/09/2026 | 28 | NR 50 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Lisa Lewis | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/08/2026 | 69 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Lisa Lewis | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/05/2026 | 87 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Lisa Miles | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Lisa Miles | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 03/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 21.3L | $3.40 |
| 5/9 | 20/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/02/2026 | 283 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 19.4L | $9.50 |

Driver: Matthew Craven
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 1680m at Terang beaten 22 m by Jilliby Stranger (2:03.90) in 3yo on August 30 at $26. Two runs back 6th (Sr3) over 1609m at Charlton beaten 16 m by Just Like Nugget (1:58.50) on August 17 at $4.60.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 30/08/2026 | 13 | 2& 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 22.7L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 16.6L | $4.60 |
| 5/7 | 10/08/2026 | - | 2& MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Slow | Matthew Craven | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 17.0L | $4.60 |
| 4/5 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 26L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
11-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Melton. Last start won by 8 m as favourite (Sr2) at Melton (2:03.70) beating Freak Out in on August 28 at $1.40.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $1.40 |
| 1/9 | 21/08/2026 | 18 | NR 42 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $2.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/08/2026 | 3 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $3.50 |
| 6/9 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $2.60 |
| 6/9 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $7.50 |
| 2/5 | 12/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 06/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Annalise Scott
Stats
Comments
Began his campaign last start running was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr3) over 2180m at Terang, at the bell was 2nd-4.1 beaten 15 m by Tactically Perfect (2:40.70) on August 30 at $71.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 30/08/2026 | 570 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Annalise Scott | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 15.4L | $71.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Annalise Scott | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | |
| 5/11 | 06/02/2025 | 20 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/01/2025 | 5 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Annalise Scott | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 29.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/01/2025 | 5 | NR up to 51 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Annalise Scott | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/01/2025 | 8 | NR up to 51 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Annalise Scott | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 14.4L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/12/2024 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Annalise Scott | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $51.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Annalise Scott | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh after being driven well back, behind Vivid Dream at Melton over 1720m on July 31 at $19. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Just Pedro at Ballarat over 2200m on September 2 at $9.50.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 02/09/2026 | 33 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $9.50 |
| 7/7 | 31/07/2026 | 247 | 0-3 WINs (NR55) | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 37.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/4 | 19/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/12 | 26/11/2025 | 19 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 35.2L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/11/2025 | 6 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Anthony Butt | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 46.8L | $151.00 |
| 6/11 | 01/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 26.4L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/10/2025 | 33 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Jack Laugher | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 16.9L | $15.00 |
| 3/3 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 8th (Fr4) over 1690m after showing early speed and racing wide at Kilmore beaten 19 m by Owen The Saints (2:02.60) on September 3 at $3.20. The run prior 9th (Fr3) over 1690m after showing early pace at Shepparton, beaten 25 m by Kia Ora Beauty (2:01.40) on August 4 at $9.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 03/09/2026 | 30 | NR 50 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $3.20 |
| 9/9 | 04/08/2026 | 12 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 25.7L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/07/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/07/2026 | 10 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 05/07/2026 | 161 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 24.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 28/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Wedderburn | 1750m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/4 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | L Tabone | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 30 m by The Niteshift (2:35.20) in 3yo on August 27 at $101. Showed ability the race before when he came from midfield and won by 3 m (Sr1) at Kilmore (2:42.60) beating Frosty Drop in on August 20 at $7 at the bell was 3rd-5.9.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 29.5L | $101.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/08/2026 | 13 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/08/2026 | 98 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/05/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 17.6L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/04/2026 | 25 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 22.9L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/03/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $1.70 |
| 3/7 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Douglas
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr8) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway beaten 19 m by Bay Of Fires (2:03.60) in 3yo on September 4 at $51. Two runs back 7th (Sr3) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 55 m by Le Cardinal (2:36.00) in 3yo on August 27 at $126.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 04/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:54.4 | 8 |
| 19.4L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/08/2026 | 20 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 54.0L | $126.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR 53 to 59 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 41.9L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 53 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 24/07/2026 | 4 | No more than 2 wins | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Alanah Richardson | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | Up to 3 LTW | $4,000.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Alanah Richardson | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $2.15 |
| 4/6 | 02/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Brendan Barnes | 0 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 |