Geelong Race 1 - Keith Lloyd Stakes
AUTUMN GOLD (2) was responsible for a modest effort most recently when sixth at Shepparton over 450m behind Harry's Avenger (26.12) in a Maiden FIN. Placed at her previous run. Looks the one to beat on her best form. MARSHALL'S QUEST (3) makes his debut without a trial but profiles well for first outing. Can sneak into the finish on debut. PAW ARCHIE (1) comes off an average run last start when fifth at Warrnambool over 450m behind Paw Campus (26.18). Has ability and is one of the better chances. COURT APPEAL (8) has been a model of consistency and deserves plenty of thought.
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Came from wide draw and finished 5th on October 13 over 450m at Warrnambool behind Paw Campus beaten 5 lengths (26.18) in a Bottom Up - Restricted Win. Look for improvement. Not out of it.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 13/10/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.18 | 0:25.82 | 0:25.62 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.2L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/10/2026 | 4 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.15 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.7L | $18.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/10/2026 | 14 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.04 | 0:25.51 | 0:25.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/4 | 21/09/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.70 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 8/8 | 16/09/2026 | 6 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.55 | 0:24.70 | 0:24.03 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.1L | $3.40 |
| 7/8 | 10/09/2026 | 10 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.36 | 0:22.44 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.1L | $20.00 |
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Has ability but remains a maiden after four starts, the most recent effort a sixth (26.12) over 450m at Shepparton. Expected to feature.
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 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | MDN FIN | $14,730.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.12 | 0:25.41 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/09/2026 | 10 | MDN H | $2,540.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.49 | 0:25.24 | 0:25.18 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/09/2026 | 12 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.66 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 06/09/2026 | - | MDN H | $2,540.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.91 | 0:16.77 | 0:16.38 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $67.00 |
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First starter by Aussie Infrared from Stepping. Trained by Bradley Debono. Market the only real guide to his chances.
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Turned in a fair debut over 350m at Healesville where he was well back early but wound up late to finish fifth (19.82) and beaten 7 lengths. Likely to be much improved. Can't enthuse on this occasion.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 11/10/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.82 | 0:19.33 | 0:19.17 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $35.00 |
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Sent out long odds last time but rocketed out of the boxes with a fast early sectional and gave a sight before being swallowed up late, finishing a 4.5 lengths third (22.92) over 400m at this track. Has ability and worth including.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 09/10/2026 | 28 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.92 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/09/2026 | 5 | MDN | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:27.05 | 0:26.29 | 0:26.11 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/09/2026 | - | MDN H | $2,540.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.34 | 0:16.70 | 0:16.38 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $19.00 |
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Last start finished sixth on September 28 over 450m at Shepparton behind Yukon, beaten 7 lengths (26.13) in a Maiden H. Hard to tip with any confidence.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/09/2026 | - | MDN H | $2,540.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.13 | 0:25.60 | 0:25.18 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |
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Last start finished sixth over 400m at this track, beaten 11 lengths (23.39) behind Sky Eagle in a Maiden on October 9. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 09/10/2026 | 6 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.39 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.1L | $71.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/10/2026 | 3 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.48 | 0:23.42 | 0:22.84 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/09/2026 | 4 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.80 | 0:22.43 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $20.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/09/2026 | 4 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.06 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $27.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/09/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.75 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.8L | $35.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/09/2026 | 9 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.23 | 0:24.70 | 0:24.03 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $51.00 |
| 99/1 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 7 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when third (25.88) at big odds over 450m at Shepparton. Jumps from the outside. Must be included.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | MDN FIN | $14,730.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.88 | 0:25.41 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $61.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/09/2026 | - | MDN H | $2,540.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.87 | 0:25.60 | 0:25.18 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.0L | $51.00 |