Geelong Race 5 - Hoyts Food Pace
BALBOA ROCK (1) was tough in scoring a third-up win at Cranbourne last time, drawing deep and racing three wide without cover before drawing clear to score by 10m. Up in grade but is race fit and well served by the inside draw. COLLECTIVE WORKS (3) chased home smart rivals in his last-start fourth. He'll be close to his peak third up and won his lone attempt here. Tends to do his best work at this distance. Threat from a good draw. MY UNCLE STAN (5) hasn't raced since the Vicbred Super Series but goes well at this distance and has been readied with a trial win. VEE EM GEE MACRAY (10) broke last start but has claims off a win the last time she raced here last month.

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 10 m as favourite (Fr6) at Cranbourne (1:54.70) beating Jilliby Selwood in NR 60 to 69 on February 8 at $2.10. Should be at his top fourth-up from a spell and looks the one to beat again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 08/02/2025 | 21 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $2.10 |
5/10 | 18/01/2025 | 43 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.0 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $2.40 |
2/7 | 06/12/2024 | 111 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Allan McDonough | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $1.10 |
10/12 | 17/08/2024 | 8 | No NR | $153,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 36.1L | $2.30 |
2/10 | 09/08/2024 | 47 | No NR | $9,920.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $1.75 |
1/4 | 30/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | A T McDonough | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | ||
1/12 | 23/06/2024 | 282 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | A T McDonough | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $1.55 |
7/8 | 07/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | A T McDonough | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Lewis
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1680m at Terang beaten 30 m by Catch A Wave (1:57.50) in NR 65 on February 14 at $126. Before that, 6th (Fr2) over 2080m at Cranbourne beaten 20 m by Sir Jimmy (2:35.70) in NR 70 to 79 on February 8 at $18. Can feature.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 14/02/2025 | 6 | NR 65 | $10,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 28.6L | $126.00 |
6/11 | 08/02/2025 | 8 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 20.6L | $18.00 |
3/10 | 31/01/2025 | 19 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $10.00 |
5/12 | 12/01/2025 | 10 | NR 60 to 69 | $8,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 25.0L | $23.00 |
4/7 | 02/01/2025 | 13 | NR 65 | $9,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:51.5 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $17.00 |
4/8 | 20/12/2024 | 6 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $31.00 |
4/6 | 10/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | M J Craven | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
6/7 | 03/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr3) over 1680m after showing early speed at Terang beaten 30 m by Catch A Wave (1:57.50) in NR 65 on February 14 at $11. Before that, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 9 m by Miki To Success (1:57.60) in 4yo G3 No NR on February 1 at $151. Working up to a win.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6 | 14/02/2025 | 13 | NR 65 | $10,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 27.8L | $11.00 |
7/10 | 01/02/2025 | 77 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:50.0 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $151.00 |
1/5 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 230L | $0.00 | ||
2/3 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
8/12 | 16/11/2024 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $126.00 |
3/7 | 08/11/2024 | 6 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $16.00 |
2/8 | 02/11/2024 | 7 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $41.00 |
4/6 | 26/10/2024 | 15 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $9.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 6th (Fr3) over 1750m after showing early speed at Swan Hill, beaten 9 m by Ultimate Vinnie (2:02.30) in NR 65 or better on February 9 at $41. Before that 5th (Sr1) over 2080m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 3rd-3.9m on the pegs beaten 16 m by Wind Sock (2:32.80) in NR 55 to 64 on December 15 at $6. Not on current form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 09/02/2025 | 56 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.5 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $41.00 |
5/7 | 15/12/2024 | 15 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $6.00 |
9/9 | 30/11/2024 | 20 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 24.6L | $14.00 |
4/10 | 10/11/2024 | 9 | NR up to 95 | $15,000.00 | St Arnaud | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $4.80 |
5/9 | 01/11/2024 | 6 | NR 60 to 79 | $9,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $1.95 |
9/10 | 26/10/2024 | 25 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.7 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $21.00 |
2/6 | 10/02/2019 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Z Steenhuis | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Returns after five months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into eighth after showing early speed, behind Heza Punk Rocker at Melton over 2240m in a 4yo G1 No NR GH on September 14 at $51. Go well fresh.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 10.6L | $0.00 | |
8/12 | 14/09/2024 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 16.6L | $51.00 |
4/12 | 07/09/2024 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $15.00 |
3/10 | 30/08/2024 | 20 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $101.00 |
6/9 | 10/08/2024 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | J N Quinlan | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $41.00 |
4/10 | 27/07/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 84 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | J N Quinlan | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
1/10 | 20/07/2024 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | J N Quinlan | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $2.90 |
1/4 | 07/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | R Cashman | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Sr1) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 13 m by Invitation Only (2:01.10) in NR 70 to 79 on February 15 at $13. Before that 5th (Sr1) over 1750m at Swan Hill beaten 8 m by Ultimate Vinnie (2:02.30) in NR 65 or better on February 9 at $17. Improvement needed.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 15/02/2025 | 6 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $13.00 |
5/12 | 09/02/2025 | 15 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:52.5 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $17.00 |
8/10 | 25/01/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |
7/9 | 18/01/2025 | 241 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 17.9L | $34.00 |
1/4 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
3/10 | 22/05/2024 | 13 | NR 65 to 79 | $9,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $2.30 |
1/11 | 09/05/2024 | 5 | NR up to 74 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $2.80 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 11th (Sr4) over 2080m at Cranbourne beaten 90 m by Sir Jimmy (2:35.70) in NR 70 to 79 on February 8 at $18. Two runs back won by 1.4 m when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (1:54.20) beating Corravally Star in NR 65 on January 31 at $6.50. Facing a testing assignment.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Shane Taylor | 0 |
| 74.9L | $0.00 | |
11/11 | 08/02/2025 | 8 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 87.9L | $18.00 |
1/10 | 31/01/2025 | 7 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $6.50 |
4/7 | 24/01/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $11.00 |
7/10 | 17/01/2025 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:52.6 | 5 |
| 24.8L | $21.00 |
9/11 | 11/01/2025 | 42 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $151.00 |
2/4 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
9/9 | 30/11/2024 | 7 | B 5 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Chloe Butler | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $17.00 |

Driver: Anthony Butt
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr3) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 13 m by Invitation Only (2:01.10) in NR 70 to 79 on February 15 at $34. At the start before 8th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 16 m by Don Arthur (1:54.20) in NR 65 on January 31 at $7. Place best.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 15/02/2025 | 15 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $34.00 |
8/10 | 31/01/2025 | 9 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 16.3L | $7.00 |
4/8 | 22/01/2025 | 144 | NR 65 | $9,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $9.50 |
3/11 | 07/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
9/9 | 31/08/2024 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 16.9L | $4.80 |
3/8 | 24/08/2024 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $18.00 |
9/10 | 17/08/2024 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:50.4 | 6 |
| 27.2L | $51.00 |
2/12 | 12/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Sean O'Sullivan | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1609m NR up to 90 on January 24. Last start 11th (Sr4) over 1720m at Melton, well beaten by Invitation Only (2:01.10) in NR 70 to 79 on February 15 at $10. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/11 | 15/02/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 331.4L | $10.00 |
7/10 | 08/02/2025 | 15 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $34.00 |
1/7 | 24/01/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $4.20 |
10/10 | 17/01/2025 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 32.7L | $7.00 |
3/9 | 04/01/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
5/11 | 21/12/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $6.00 |
4/5 | 03/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | G R Sugars | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 | ||
7/7 | 27/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | G R Sugars | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |