Geelong Race 5 - Etu Vic (1-2 Wins) (300+Rank)
FOOD FIGHT (2) hit the ground running last time with a fast early split and never headed, leading throughout to win by 3 lengths (26.23) over 460m at this track. Shapes as a top winning chance on latest effort. MANTIS BALE (6) comes off an average run last start when sixth at this track over 400m behind Speedy Jude (23.33) in a Mix 6/7. Was in the money the start prior. Will give the top chances plenty to think about. TWENTY KNOTS (8) turned in a modest effort most recently when eighth at Sandown over 515m behind Going Nuclear (30.18) in a Mix 6/7. Comes out of a hot form race last start. Has ability and is one of the better chances. INDIAN CHIEF (5) was out of the money at this circuit last start but can atone.
Stats
Comments
Drawn the inside alley. Last start finished 4th over 460m at this track beaten 12 lengths (26.70) behind Pulling Drag in a Rank Limit - Restricted Win on September 29. Capable of a good showing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 29/09/2026 | 3 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.70 | 0:25.82 | 0:25.72 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.8L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/09/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.44 | 0:25.91 | 0:25.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/09/2026 | 39 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.75 | 0:23.50 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/08/2026 | 4 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.42 | 0:17.11 | 0:16.77 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $46.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:25.56 | 0:24.61 | 0:24.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:25.61 | 0:24.61 | 0:24.02 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.4L | $21.00 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance to win by 3 lengths at this track over 460m (26.23) beating Lemnos Lass in Rank Limit - Maiden on September 29. Form reads well for this.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 29/09/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.23 | 0:26.23 | 0:25.72 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 22/09/2026 | 49 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.29 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $2.60 |
| 5/6 | 04/08/2026 | 21 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.42 | 0:23.65 | 0:23.30 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/6 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.66 | 0:23.89 | 0:23.22 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/07/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.05 | 0:23.78 | 0:22.91 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |
| 6/6 | 30/06/2026 | 21 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.39 | 0:23.73 | 0:23.03 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.5L | $8.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort last time when third (24.65) over 425m at Bendigo. Has a low draw. Others preferred.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 30/09/2026 | 6 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.65 | 0:24.53 | 0:23.81 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/7 | 24/09/2026 | 8 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.62 | 0:25.82 | 0:25.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/09/2026 | 4 | T3 RSTW | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.11 | 0:28.32 | 0:28.32 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.5L | $71.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/09/2026 | 3 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.13 | 0:24.45 | 0:24.07 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.7L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.81 | 0:28.14 | 0:28.14 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/4 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.05 | 0:19.92 | 0:19.50 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $23.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors at big odds two back when third (26.78) over 460m at this track. Tricky draw to overcome but is among the better hopes.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.91 | 0:25.82 | 0:25.72 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/09/2026 | 6 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.78 | 0:26.59 | 0:26.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.43 | 0:26.05 | 0:25.97 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $31.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.56 | 0:26.12 | 0:25.95 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.07 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.63 | 0:26.16 | 0:25.89 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.7L | $67.00 |
| 99/1 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back at this track over 460m in 26.59. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fifth over 460m at this track at Rank Limit - Restricted Win level. Racing well and has to be included.
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 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.88 | 0:25.82 | 0:25.72 | N/A | 5 |
| 15.3L | $27.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/09/2026 | 6 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.59 | 0:26.59 | 0:26.14 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/09/2026 | 6 | MDN | $2,860.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:28.69 | 0:27.43 | 0:27.41 | N/A | 2 |
| 17.9L | $71.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/09/2026 | 16 | MDN | $2,860.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.01 | 0:30.23 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.3L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/08/2026 | 19 | RST WIN | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.69 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.5L | $35.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,860.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.97 | 0:30.17 | 0:29.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 6th on September 25 over 400m at this track behind Speedy Jude beaten 6 lengths (23.33) in a Mix 6/7. Tipped to improve sharply. Rates highly on best form.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.33 | 0:22.91 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/09/2026 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.58 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 12/09/2026 | 9 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.31 | 0:24.20 | 0:24.07 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 3/7 | 03/09/2026 | 6 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.15 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.17 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.32 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.8L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 21/08/2026 | 10 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.14 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.4L | $7.50 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage seventh last time out over 545m at Ballarat. Likely to find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 28/09/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:32.03 | 0:31.36 | 0:31.36 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.8L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/09/2026 | 3 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:27.01 | 0:26.59 | 0:26.14 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/09/2026 | 10 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.42 | 0:22.58 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.9L | $71.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/09/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.87 | 0:26.12 | 0:25.95 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/09/2026 | 18 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.32 | 0:25.90 | 0:25.55 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/08/2026 | 9 | RST WIN | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.42 | 0:34.82 | 0:34.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.5L | $20.00 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished last on September 10 over 515m at Sandown behind Going Nuclear beaten 12 lengths (30.18) in a Mix 6/7. Strong form emerging from the that last run. Leading chance.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 10/09/2026 | 16 | MX 6/7 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.18 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.3L | $126.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.26 | 0:26.16 | 0:25.89 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.44 | 0:26.40 | 0:26.13 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.7L | $1.70 |
| 3/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.27 | 0:26.04 | 0:26.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/07/2026 | 12 | Bottom Up - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.01 | 0:22.44 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $4.20 |
| 6/7 | 16/07/2026 | 9 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.00 | 0:25.38 | 0:25.38 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.9L | $51.00 |