Geelong Race 8 - Team Zav Sept 6 Eureka Slot Holder Maiden Pace
SHADOWLANDZ (4) resumes after finishing fourth at his latest appearance at Terang on December 30. Leading hope in this comparable race. IM THE WILD ONE (1) produced another strong performance last time when she battled on bravely to just miss out over 1710m at Ballarat. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Leading hope based on those recent efforts. RIDDLEMETHIS (9) is on the radar after his last-start fourth over 1720m at Melton a week ago. METRO BLISS (3) should not have any excuses from the favourable draw. Include in combinations.

Driver: David Murphy
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Ryta at Ballarat over 1710m MAIDEN last start. Before that was beaten 1.4 metres second at this track over 2100m same class on August 15. Sure to go well again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 21/08/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | David Murphy | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.95 |
2/8 | 15/08/2025 | 2 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | David Murphy | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $2.50 |
8/11 | 13/08/2025 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | David Murphy | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 18.6L | $9.50 |
6/9 | 07/08/2025 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | David Murphy | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $4.20 |
3/9 | 24/07/2025 | 6 | NR 45 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | David Murphy | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $41.00 |
5/8 | 18/07/2025 | 8 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | David Murphy | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $4.80 |
1/3 | 15/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 20/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Murphy | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Louis Emerson
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Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run broke in score up and was out of position at the start 7th (Fr4) over 1710m at Ballarat beaten 16 m by Concongella Miss (2:07.50) in 4yo+ on June 28 2024 at $3.90. Recent trials will help bring her on but a lack of race-fitness might work against.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/4 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Louis Emerson | 0 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 12/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 63L | $0.00 | |
5/6 | 09/08/2024 | 22 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Zac Phillips | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $51.00 |
10/10 | 18/07/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Soft | A M Butt | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 224.5L | $34.00 |
6/12 | 11/07/2024 | 13 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Z M Phillips | 2:02.4 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $4.40 |
7/10 | 28/06/2024 | - | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Z M Phillips | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 16.6L | $3.90 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Six-year-old mare lining up for the second time. At debut 9th (Fr1) over 1700m after showing early pace at Horsham, beaten 30 m by Curyo Gentleman (2:04.10) in NR up to 50 on September 29 2023 at $5. Watch for sharp improvement.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/5 | 12/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 198.8L | $0.00 | |
9/10 | 29/09/2023 | - | NR up to 50 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | M J Craven | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 29.0L | $5.00 |
2/5 | 22/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Wayne Ross | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Five-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 4th (Fr2) over 1680m at Terang was 7th-12.8m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 5 m by Keayang Seaside (2:03.10) in MAIDEN on December 30 at $6. Rates highly. Looks very hard to beat with that run under his belt.
Last Starts 241 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 30/12/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $6.00 |
4/7 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Nicholas O'Connor | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
4/6 | 21/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | L C Cook | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Hackett
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 25 m by Tellmeboutit (2:06.20) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on August 22 at $81. Two runs back was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 2100m at this track beaten 30 m by Harbour Springs (2:37.80) in MAIDEN on August 15 at $15. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 22/08/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Hackett | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 26.1L | $81.00 |
7/8 | 15/08/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jason Hackett | 2:00.9 | 6 |
| 32.0L | $15.00 |
4/6 | 09/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jason Hackett | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
5/6 | 26/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Jason Hackett | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Barbetti
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Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton, beaten 20 m by Tellmeboutit (2:06.20) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on August 22 at $7.50. At the start before solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1650m at Bendigo, beaten 4 m by So Joe Ran (2:01.80) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on August 13 at $6. Among the main chances.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 22/08/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 20.4L | $7.50 |
2/7 | 13/08/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $6.00 |
9/11 | 01/08/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 48.9L | $61.00 |
7/10 | 25/07/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 21.4L | $126.00 |
8/9 | 18/07/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $51.00 |
6/11 | 10/07/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | W | David Barbetti | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 25.5L | $61.00 |
2/3 | 15/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
3/7 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glenn Bull
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Last start 8th (Sr1) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 35 m by Tellmeboutit (2:06.20) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on August 22 at $151. Two runs back 4th (Sr2) over 1650m at Bendigo beaten 15 m by So Joe Ran (2:01.80) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on August 13 at $101. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 22/08/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 34.2L | $151.00 |
4/7 | 13/08/2025 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $101.00 |
6/9 | 27/07/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:03.9 | 6 |
| 19.6L | $81.00 |
8/9 | 15/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 52.0L | $41.00 |
7/11 | 08/07/2025 | 5 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 25.7L | $81.00 |
10/12 | 03/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 35.9L | $151.00 |
3/5 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Shaun O'Sullivan | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
5/6 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Improved last start with a good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr5) over 1710m after showing early speed and racing wide at Ballarat beaten a head by Ryta (2:05.90) in MAIDEN on August 21 at $41. Likely to be involved in the finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 21/08/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $41.00 |
5/8 | 07/08/2025 | 10 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Peter Wallis | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $61.00 |
10/10 | 28/07/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Peter Wallis | 2:01.9 | 6 |
| 40.3L | $151.00 |
5/5 | 24/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Peter Wallis | 2:04.8 | 1 |
| 22.7L | $61.00 |
8/11 | 10/07/2025 | 22 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | W | Peter Wallis | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 41.5L | $126.00 |
7/7 | 18/06/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Peter Wallis | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 35.2L | $101.00 |
3/6 | 04/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Peter Wallis | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
8/8 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | P Wallis | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
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Last start 4th (Sr3) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 7th-10.09 beaten 9 m by Tellmeboutit (2:06.20) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on August 22 at $4.40. Before that, a broke in score up and was out of position at the start good run despite hanging in on scoring up, when 3rd (Fr7) over 2100m at this track was 6th-8.65 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Harbour Springs (2:37.80) in MAIDEN on August 15 at $23. In the mix.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 22/08/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $4.40 |
3/8 | 15/08/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.9 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $23.00 |
5/10 | 10/08/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $34.00 |
5/7 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 22.3L | $0.00 | |
5/10 | 25/07/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 17.9L | $21.00 |
7/9 | 13/07/2025 | 34 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 48.3L | $15.00 |
7/8 | 09/06/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 17.4L | $9.00 |
1/5 | 07/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |