Geelong Race 8 - Sportsbet Blackbook (250+ Rank)
PRETTY PANAMA (6) has a fair record and proved too classy last time to win by 1.3 lengths at Ballarat in a handy 25.76 beating Jack's Regret. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card in scoring last start. The hardest to beat again. NOT SORRY (2) finished in the placings last time but could not have been more impressive three back in his quick 22.15 win at Shepparton over 390m. Rates a leading chance if runs up to recent winning time. TINKER DOT (1) has a strong record here with five wins and five placings from 14 starts. Missed the frame latest (22.85) when fifth over 390m at Shepparton in a Special conditions Veteran race. Can hit the frame with the right run. BLUES TRAIN (3) should be thereabouts.
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Could only manage fifth last time but the start prior hit the frame when second (22.89) over 400m at this track. Nicely drawn on the inside and capable of a better result.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 16/02/2026 | 6 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.16 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 10/02/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.43 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $3.10 |
| 5/8 | 08/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.90 | 0:16.46 | 0:16.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $16.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.20 | 0:22.20 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 30/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.09 | 0:16.91 | 0:16.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/01/2026 | 34 | GR 5 H | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.48 | 0:17.40 | 0:16.93 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 99/1 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Charged out of the boxes with a strong early sectional but bumped into one better when runner up (22.60) at Shepparton over 390m. Capable of a strong show.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 19/02/2026 | 13 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 4/6 | 06/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.98 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.46 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.1L | $4.60 |
| 1/6 | 02/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.15 | 0:22.15 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
| 6/7 | 28/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.71 | 0:24.07 | 0:24.07 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.65 | 0:23.94 | 0:23.70 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.03 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
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Comments
Has finished sixth at his last couple of starts, most recently at Shepparton over 390m. Leading chance on best form.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 19/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 14/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.11 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $27.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.55 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/01/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.11 | 0:23.11 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |
| 3/7 | 23/01/2026 | 8 | GR 6 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.29 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.5L | $46.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/01/2026 | 14 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.42 | 0:22.34 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.2L | $2.70 |
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Comments
Form has been strong with wins two and three starts back. Last time out finished 3rd on January 6 over 400m at this track behind Dollar Bucks beaten 4.5 lengths (22.98) in a Rank Limit - Grade 5. Hard to entertain this time.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 06/01/2026 | 14 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.98 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 23/12/2025 | 14 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 09/12/2025 | 10 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.74 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.7L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 29/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.42 | 0:22.09 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/11/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.36 | 0:22.36 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 17/11/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.77 | 0:22.04 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.4L | $5.00 |
| 99/1 | 03/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Good performance to win by 1.3 lengths at Ballarat over 450m (25.76) beating Jack's Regret in Grade 5 on February 16. Form reads well for this.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.76 | 0:25.76 | 0:25.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 10/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.43 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.91 | 0:19.17 | 0:19.15 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.6L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 28/01/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 23/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.83 | 0:19.63 | 0:19.52 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.94 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
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Comments
Form has been strong with wins two and three starts back. Last time out finished 2nd over 390m at Ballarat beaten 0.8 lengths (22.56) behind Chatter Beast in a Grade 5 on February 16. Not among the main chances this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/02/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 05/02/2026 | 3 | T3 GR 6 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 26/01/2026 | 12 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 4/7 | 14/01/2026 | 6 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.51 | 0:24.22 | 0:24.02 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $2.60 |
| 6/8 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.26 | 0:21.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $27.00 |
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Comments
Showed strong early pace and stuck on well despite finishing out of the placings when fifth over 390m Ballarat in 22.78. Likely to find this too tough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/02/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.21 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 2 |
| 18.5L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.49 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.7L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/01/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.17 | 0:16.57 | 0:16.52 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/01/2026 | 34 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.77 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/12/2025 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.10 | 0:24.10 | 0:23.96 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |