Geelong Race 8 - Sportsbet Feed (300+Rank)
BLACK TYCOON (7) showed little early speed at his last couple, the latest finishing fourth (25.97) in a Grade 5 at Ballarat. Has a good record at this journey. Ready to return to form. JUNGLE FIREBALL (8) turned in a plain effort last time when seventh at this track over 400m behind Paw Vanna (23.77) in a Rank Limit - Grade 5. Better than last start and can bounce back. BLOW TORCH (1) has been hard to follow lately, running sixth (26.39) last time but prior to that ran very well when placed at Warrnambool. Rates a winning chance on best. AMRON BUSTER (2) cannot be ruled out.
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Was out of placings last time (26.39) at this track in a Rank Limit - Grade 5, finishing sixth and beaten 5.5 lengths. Has six minors from nine starts from box 1. Expected to go close.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 11/08/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.39 | 0:25.99 | 0:25.99 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.7L | $51.00 |
| 2/4 | 03/08/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.36 | 0:25.90 | 0:25.90 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 28/07/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.85 | 0:26.03 | 0:25.76 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.7L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.02 | 0:25.74 | 0:25.71 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/6 | 21/07/2026 | 3 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.63 | 0:26.05 | 0:25.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $46.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.72 | 0:25.63 | 0:25.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $19.00 |
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At the last start finished 5th over 450m at Ballarat beaten 9 lengths (26.21) behind Pyrenees Ace in a Grade 5 on August 1. Major threat on best form.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 01/08/2026 | 24 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.21 | 0:25.59 | 0:25.33 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.82 | 0:28.61 | 0:28.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.81 | 0:28.70 | 0:28.64 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/06/2026 | 14 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.84 | 0:28.80 | 0:28.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $16.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.80 | 0:28.35 | 0:28.11 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $13.80 |
| 5/8 | 03/06/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.10 | 0:28.61 | 0:28.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $71.00 |
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Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors two back when second (23.16) over 400m at Warragul. Aided by a low draw 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.34 | 0:22.77 | 0:22.46 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:23.03 | 0:22.55 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.80 |
| 8/8 | 30/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.98 | 0:26.42 | 0:26.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $4.40 |
| 5/8 | 24/07/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.97 | 0:19.56 | 0:19.34 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.17 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.9L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/07/2026 | 4 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.43 | 0:23.28 | 0:22.86 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.2L | $3.90 |
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Was out of placings last time (29.62) at Sale in a Bottom Up - Grade 5, finishing fourth and beaten 2.25 lengths. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed three times. Looks a place chance at best.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 29/07/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.62 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.24 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.2L | $3.30 |
| 4/7 | 26/07/2026 | 10 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.99 | 0:24.40 | 0:24.07 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/07/2026 | 8 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.63 | 0:26.46 | 0:26.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.4L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/07/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.18 | 0:29.16 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 01/07/2026 | 6 | T3 RSTW | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.11 | 0:29.08 | 0:29.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.4L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/06/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.82 | 0:26.45 | 0:25.95 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $2.40 |
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Was out of placings last time (27.12) at this track in a Rank Limit - Grade 5, finishing sixth and beaten 14 lengths. Has one success and two minors from five starts from box 5. Tough line-up and may struggle.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 04/08/2026 | 17 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:27.12 | 0:26.11 | 0:26.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.5L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.83 | 0:31.30 | 0:31.30 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 14/07/2026 | 15 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.46 | 0:26.39 | 0:26.30 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 5/6 | 29/06/2026 | 14 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.43 | 0:25.66 | 0:25.50 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.0L | $2.20 |
| 6/7 | 15/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 NP | $3,430.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.65 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.35 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.29 | 0:26.02 | 0:25.93 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.9L | $4.60 |
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Most recent effort finished 4th over 450m at Ballarat beaten 6 lengths (25.81) behind Lektra Jimmy in a Grade 5 on August 8. Has ability and can run well.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 08/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.81 | 0:25.37 | 0:25.37 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/07/2026 | 6 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.96 | 0:26.32 | 0:26.01 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.2L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.74 | 0:25.74 | 0:25.71 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |
| 7/8 | 18/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.22 | 0:25.57 | 0:25.55 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/07/2026 | 10 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.30 | 0:26.30 | 0:26.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.19 | 0:26.11 | 0:25.93 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.1L | $14.00 |
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Latest effort finished 4th on August 1 over 450m at Ballarat behind Mandolin Storm beaten 9 lengths (25.97) in a Grade 5. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 01/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.97 | 0:25.33 | 0:25.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.48 | 0:25.76 | 0:25.76 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 21/07/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.90 | 0:23.65 | 0:23.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.6L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/06/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.09 | 0:25.72 | 0:25.72 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $20.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.95 | 0:30.50 | 0:29.85 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/06/2026 | 3 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.89 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.45 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
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Last start finished 7th over 400m at this track beaten 14 lengths (23.77) behind Paw Vanna in a Rank Limit - Grade 5 on August 11. Below best last time but looks well placed here. Deserves another chance.
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 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.77 | 0:22.77 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 14.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.35 | 0:23.18 | 0:22.40 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.4L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.68 | 0:26.03 | 0:25.76 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.62 | 0:26.05 | 0:25.82 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.1L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/07/2026 | 22 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.67 | 0:26.39 | 0:26.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.1L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.08 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.46 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.6L | $17.00 |