Geelong Race 4 - Prestige Modular Buildings Maiden Trot
HAPPY ESCAPE (4) was responsible for a very good effort last time over 2195m at Ararat, finishing second and just 1.4 metres from the winner. Meets a comparable field and he can take this out. ALABAMA DELTA (1) finished seventh last start, beaten 90 metres at Ararat over 2195m. Expected to run well. BUCKLES FOR BERRY (6) ended last prep with a tenth at Melton over 2240m 12 weeks ago. Can open this campaign with a more positive effort. HEART OF GRACELAND (8) cannot be ruled out of contention but needs a bit of luck from the tricky draw.

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Comments
Lacklustre performance first-up beaten 90 m seventh after showing early speed, behind Boot Legging at Ararat over 2195m in a MAIDEN on August 18. Has the inside so can make amends.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 18/08/2025 | 144 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:03.6 | 6 |
| 91.6L | $4.40 |
1/5 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 | |
7/9 | 08/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 159.9L | $0.00 | |
8/8 | 27/03/2025 | 64 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:04.8 | 1 |
| 225.6L | $15.00 |
5/8 | 22/01/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:09.1 | 1 |
| 24.0L | $14.00 |
6/8 | 15/01/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Annalise Scott | 2:06.2 | 6 |
| 40.6L | $12.00 |
6/10 | 10/01/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $3.80 |
7/8 | 30/12/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Annalise Scott | 2:05.4 | 5 |
| 40.8L | $18.00 |

Driver: Matthew Whittle
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First up. At the last run she 9th (Sr4) over 1720m at Melton beaten 35 m by Karbine (2:08.50) in MAIDEN on May 9 at $51. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/4 | 23/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | G R Whittle | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 26/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Matthew Whittle | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
9/11 | 09/05/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 34.8L | $51.00 |
2/9 | 30/04/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:06.3 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $41.00 |
6/11 | 23/04/2025 | 26 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 29.7L | $101.00 |
8/8 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:04.4 | 6 |
| 189.1L | $26.00 |
9/12 | 21/03/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 27.9L | $126.00 |
5/5 | 16/03/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | G R Whittle | 2:06.9 | 5 |
| 42.7L | $10.00 |

Driver: Blake Pace
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Comments
Lines up again after a break of three-and-a-half months. Well beaten at the end of her last preparation at this course and distance when ninth unwanted in the market behind Fling It Rainbow. May need the outing and prefer others this time.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4 | 23/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
9/10 | 16/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Shane Taylor | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 39.0L | $81.00 |
10/11 | 09/05/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Corey Bell | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 38.6L | $71.00 |
10/12 | 04/05/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Shane Taylor | 2:03.6 | 2 |
| 50.1L | $81.00 |
9/11 | 23/04/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Shane Taylor | 2:01.6 | 4 |
| 55.0L | $23.00 |
12/12 | 11/04/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Shane Taylor | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 59.9L | $61.00 |
3/8 | 28/03/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Shane Taylor | 2:04.4 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $13.00 |
5/5 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Shane Taylor | 0 |
| 143.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Meade
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Comments
Improved last start with a good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr5) over 2195m at Ararat beaten 1.4 m by Boot Legging (2:48.50) in MAIDEN on August 18 at $7. Among the chances again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 18/08/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:03.6 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $7.00 |
6/11 | 11/08/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Fast | J F Meade | 2:04.1 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $23.00 |
5/11 | 21/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Heavy | J F Meade | 2:07.6 | 1 |
| 28.1L | $101.00 |
2/7 | 14/07/2025 | 19 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | W | J F Meade | 2:02.5 | 6 |
| 35.1L | $23.00 |
3/4 | 08/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | J F Meade | 0 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 | ||
8/11 | 25/06/2025 | 28 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | J F Meade | 2:02.6 | 3 |
| 41.6L | $101.00 |
6/6 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | J F Meade | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
10/10 | 28/05/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | P G Meade | 2:05.6 | 1 |
| 66.6L | $31.00 |

Driver: Craig Demmler
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 2080m at Cranbourne, beaten 40 m by Majestic Party Boy (2:41.20) in MAIDEN on August 17 at $51. Two runs back 6th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 20 m by Kayuu (2:03.10) in MAIDEN on March 7 at $26. Capable of testing this line up.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 17/08/2025 | 163 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 2:04.7 | 5 |
| 39.2L | $51.00 |
6/9 | 07/03/2025 | 28 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 20.4L | $26.00 |
10/10 | 07/02/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 52.4L | $71.00 |
5/10 | 31/01/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 42.8L | $19.00 |
5/10 | 22/01/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Neil McCallum | 2:03.3 | 1 |
| 20.9L | $19.00 |
8/10 | 10/01/2025 | 80 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 21.2L | $4.40 |
6/8 | 08/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Michael Smith | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
3/3 | 30/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | C T Demmler | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Murphy
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Comments
First up. At the last run she 10th (Fr3) over 2240m at Melton beaten 60 m by Mystery Fred (2:47.50) in 3yo 1W/15 0K stake on June 7 at $101. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/4 | 19/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Damien Burns | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
10/10 | 07/06/2025 | 8 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Murphy | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 59.0L | $101.00 |
3/8 | 30/05/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | David Murphy | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $4.60 |
2/8 | 22/05/2025 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | David Murphy | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $61.00 |
5/8 | 09/05/2025 | 2 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | David Murphy | 2:02.3 | 6 |
| 18.2L | $6.50 |
4/6 | 07/05/2025 | 25 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | David Murphy | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $7.50 |
10/10 | 12/04/2025 | 17 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Murphy | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 93.0L | $126.00 |
4/4 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | David Murphy | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nicholas O'Connor
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 2195m at Ararat beaten 35 m by Boot Legging (2:48.50) in MAIDEN on August 18 at $34. At the start before broke in score up and was out of position at the start 8th (Fr3) over 2150m at Bendigo beaten 35 m by Keayang Minnesota (2:43.30) in 3yo MAIDEN on August 6 at $12. Can improve sharply.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 18/08/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | N A O'Connor | 2:03.6 | 1 |
| 33.1L | $34.00 |
2/5 | 12/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Nicholas O'Connor | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
8/9 | 06/08/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 34.8L | $12.00 |
2/9 | 28/07/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | N A O'Connor | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $41.00 |
4/6 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Nicholas O'Connor | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
4/7 | 14/07/2025 | 19 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | W | N A O'Connor | 2:02.5 | 1 |
| 43.4L | $41.00 |
7/11 | 25/06/2025 | 28 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | N A O'Connor | 2:02.6 | 3 |
| 27.7L | $101.00 |
7/10 | 28/05/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:05.6 | 3 |
| 42.4L | $19.00 |

Driver: Lauren White
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Comments
Resumed when beaten 3 m fourth behind Jilliby Topgun at Kilmore over 2180m in a 4yo+ MAIDEN on August 14. Will be a different proposition this time.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 14/08/2025 | 106 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:05.2 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $41.00 |
4/6 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Lauren White | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
6/9 | 30/04/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:06.3 | 7 |
| 17.7L | $7.50 |
3/11 | 18/04/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:04.7 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $4.80 |
4/8 | 08/04/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:03.3 | 2 |
| 30.5L | $7.00 |
2/8 | 23/03/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:05.7 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $13.00 |
3/5 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Lauren White | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
2/8 | 09/03/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:09.4 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.30 |

Driver: Paddy Meade
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly lining up for the second time. At debut 4th (Fr3) over 2195m after showing early pace at Ararat, beaten 21 m by Boot Legging (2:48.50) in MAIDEN on August 18 at $31. Probably needs more time.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 18/08/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | P G Meade | 2:03.6 | 3 |
| 21.5L | $31.00 |
1/5 | 12/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Paddy Meade | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
5/6 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Paddy Meade | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ian White
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Kilmore on August 14. Two runs back was well beaten after breaking at Charlton on July 7. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ian White | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 | ||
8/10 | 14/08/2025 | 38 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ian White | 2:05.2 | 2 |
| 96.8L | $81.00 |
3/6 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ian White | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
7/9 | 07/07/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:03.5 | 6 |
| 72.1L | $12.00 |
9/12 | 25/06/2025 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ian White | 2:03.1 | 3 |
| 43.7L | $34.00 |
3/8 | 19/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ian White | 2:05.3 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $23.00 |
9/12 | 12/06/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:03.1 | 2 |
| 59.3L | $23.00 |
2/7 | 03/06/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:06.1 | 4 |
| 21.4L | $5.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut was well beaten after breaking at Cranbourne on April 18. Watch for sharp improvement.
Last Starts 132 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 18/04/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:05.4 | 6 |
| 23.2L | $9.50 |
4/5 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 14.9L | $0.00 | |
3/5 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Craig Demmler | 0 |
| 15.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at Cranbourne well beaten by Joe Lou (2:03.40) in MAIDEN on August 24 at $7. Two runs back 4th (Sr3) over 2100m at Charlton, at the bell was 6th-14.2 beaten 5 m by Salute To Sunny (2:41.90) in MAIDEN on August 11 at $5. Others read better. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 24/08/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:03.4 | 5 |
| 99.5L | $7.00 |
4/11 | 11/08/2025 | 26 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Fast | Ewa Justice | 2:04.1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
8/10 | 16/07/2025 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:03.3 | 2 |
| 36.6L | $61.00 |
9/9 | 07/07/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:03.5 | 2 |
| 93.5L | $2.70 |
8/10 | 25/06/2025 | 61 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:04.0 | 1 |
| 32.9L | $7.50 |
9/12 | 25/04/2025 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Paul Grech | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 30.9L | $101.00 |
2/2 | 02/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | P Grech | 0 |
| 52.5L | $0.00 | ||
2/5 | 12/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | P Grech | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |