Geelong Race 11 - Sportsbet Ht2
HOKKAIDO EXPRESS (2) missed the hat-trick last start when seventh and beaten 3.5 lengths (22.40) last time at Warrnambool. The form from his last run is stacking up nicely. Key runner on his best form. MISS JO (7) hit the frame last time at this track but just a few starts ago ran blistering time when scoring over 390m at Ballarat in 22.04. Must include on winning run three back. TICKET CONFETTI (6) stuck on well last time to finish 2 lengths back in second (22.54) at this track in a Grade 5 over 400m. Strong form has emerged from his last run. Well-placed to take this out. BUSTING (1) has strong credentials from this draw.
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Didn't make the placings last time at this track (23.08) in a Grade 5, finishing a 6 length fifth. Has three wins and three placings from nine starts from the draw. Has ability and should be around the money.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 20/02/2026 | 47 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.08 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 04/01/2026 | 9 | OPEN | $2,100.00 | Murray Bridge | 395m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.39 | 0:22.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $71.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/12/2025 | 21 | BT8 Best 8 | $3,200.00 | Angle Park | 342m | 0:20.19 | 0:19.89 | 0:19.89 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/12/2025 | 5 | Other | $1,070.00 | Gawler | 400m | 0:23.09 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $2.60 |
| 4/7 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $2,100.00 | Mount Gambier | 400m | 0:23.53 | 0:22.90 | 0:22.90 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,610.00 | Mount Gambier | 400m | 0:23.32 | 0:23.32 | 0:22.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.90 |
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Won two starts back when well in the market at Ballarat over 390m. Last start finished 7th on February 19 over 390m at Warrnambool behind Air Speed beaten 3.5 lengths (22.40) in a Grade 4/5. Had won two on end prior to the latest effort. Can atone.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/02/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.40 | 0:22.18 | 0:21.94 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 11/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.16 | 0:22.16 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 03/02/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.39 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.44 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.90 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/01/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.06 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/01/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.36 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $14.00 |
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Did a good job two starts back at Shepparton to win by 1.3 lengths in 21.98, beating Paw Karson. Last start finished last on February 20 over 425m at Bendigo behind Axioms beaten 7 lengths (24.53) in a Grade 5. Didn't show up last start but give her another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.53 | 0:24.00 | 0:23.56 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.6L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:21.98 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.94 | 0:16.49 | 0:16.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/02/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.99 | 0:16.99 | 0:16.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 16/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.31 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 06/01/2026 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
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In fine form with wins at his last couple of outings most recently at Bendigo. Can't make much of a case this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.20 | 0:24.20 | 0:23.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.14 | 0:22.14 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/02/2026 | 14 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.70 | 0:22.13 | 0:21.86 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.00 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.33 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.67 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 12/01/2026 | 7 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.42 | 0:22.27 | 0:21.87 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.1L | $1.60 |
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Found the going tougher last start when third over 390m at Ballarat. That followed a win two back in 22.83 beating Red Hot Pretty over 400m at this track. Cannot enthuse on this occasion.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 18/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.32 | 0:22.02 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/02/2026 | 10 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.6L | $1.60 |
| 4/7 | 30/01/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.03 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $3.30 |
| 8/8 | 21/01/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.22 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.4L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/01/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.4L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 06/01/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
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Was among the placegetters latest at this track when a 2 length second but did clock a hot 22.54 for the 400m trip. Expected to push the clock again here.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.54 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.65 | 0:19.58 | 0:19.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 06/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.03 | 0:17.03 | 0:16.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.6L | $2.20 |
| 5/8 | 01/02/2026 | 45 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.05 | 0:16.99 | 0:16.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 8/8 | 18/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.47 | 0:25.46 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.4L | $3.10 |
| 6/8 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | MX 6/7 FIN | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.64 | 0:19.31 | 0:19.02 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.00 |
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Showed strong pace early but found one better when a 1.2 lengths second over 400m this track in 22.72. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 20/02/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.2L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.70 | 0:22.24 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.6L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 28/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.04 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.90 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 20/01/2026 | 28 | GR 5 NP | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.02 | 0:24.02 | 0:23.79 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.4L | $4.60 |
| 8/8 | 23/12/2025 | 8 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.66 | 0:25.71 | 0:25.64 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.3L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/12/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.04 | 0:25.71 | 0:25.32 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
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Got back last start and could only manage sixth but before that won by one length at Sale (24.64) beating Daintree Damage in a Grade 5 on February 15. Will need to improve to feature.
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 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.78 | 0:24.30 | 0:24.22 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.64 | 0:24.64 | 0:24.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/7 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.57 | 0:24.53 | 0:24.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |
| 6/8 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.01 | 0:24.67 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.56 | 0:24.55 | 0:24.20 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 5/8 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.40 | 0:18.98 | 0:18.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |