Geelong Race 5 - Apco We've Got You Trot
KEAYANG MINNESOTA (6) scored at the first run back from a layoff last start over 1710m at Ballarat on July 29, finishing 2.5 metres ahead of her rivals. Beautifully placed and is sure to be there at the finish again. THE FIERY SUNSET (5) finished sixth at Ballarat two runs ago before a comparable effort at her latest appearance over 2240m at Melton, beaten 21 metres. Tackles a similar assignment and she can finish a lot closer this time. ROSE ALL DAY (3) is in the mix following a respectable third at her first run back over 2240m at Melton. LOUIEVILLE LASS (1) is in the mix following a fourth at her most recent appearance over 2190m at Maryborough.

Driver: Brett Shipway
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Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2190m after showing early pace at Maryborough was 4th-4.5 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Poppy Popstar (2:47.90) in M on August 3 at $34. At the run before 7th (Fr1) over 1690m at Maryborough beaten 35 m by Champagnes (2:06.40) on July 13 at $51. Draws the pegs and can bounce back.
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 | 03/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:03.4 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Brett Shipway | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 33.9L | $51.00 |
| 7/11 | 29/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 24.3L | $51.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/06/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $23.00 |
| 11/12 | 10/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Brett Shipway | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 53.2L | $151.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brett Shipway | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 12/06/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | B Shipway | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kaylene Ward
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Resumes. At the latest first-up run 4th (Fr5) over 2240m at Melton beaten 7 m by Spirited Lass (2:47.50) on January 23 at $8. Probably needs this hitout.
Last Starts 88 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 17/05/2026 | 53 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $4.80 |
| 5/10 | 25/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:01.3 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $3.70 |
| 7/10 | 16/03/2026 | 15 | NR 45 to 50 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 22.7L | $5.00 |
| 5/11 | 01/03/2026 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | W | Ryan Sanderson | 2:07.4 | 0 |
| 41.3L | $3.70 |
| 3/10 | 16/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.4 | 2 |
| 22.0L | $4.60 |
| 2/6 | 10/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | G T Gath | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | J L Holberton | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
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Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 2240m at Melton beaten 10 m by Joe Lou (2:50.30) on August 7 at $15. Expected to run well again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 07/08/2026 | 68 | NR up to 47 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $15.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Good | Flynn Ford | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | F Ford | 0 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 31/05/2026 | 11 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 94.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/05/2026 | 12 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 32.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/05/2026 | 226 | MAIDEN TROT | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:03.8 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/09/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $15.00 |
| 9/12 | 08/09/2025 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:03.1 | 5 |
| 93.5L | $11.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Resumes. At the latest first-up run surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr3) over 2080m after showing early speed at Cranbourne beaten 12 m by Against The Bridle (2:40.70) on March 29 at $15. Happy to watch this time.
Last Starts 110 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 25/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | K L Tippet | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 16/04/2026 | 13 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 22.0L | $7.00 |
| 0/8 | 03/04/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | K L Tippet | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/03/2026 | 168 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | K L Tippet | 2:04.3 | 3 |
| 12.1L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | K L Tippet | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 12/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Michael Bellman | 2:04.0 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/09/2025 | 72 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 31.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/07/2025 | 5 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.2 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $1.75 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Recent efforts haven't been up to her best. Last start 6th (Fr5) over 2240m after showing early pace at Melton beaten 21 m by Joe Lou (2:50.30) on August 7 at $2.90. The run before 6th (Fr6) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 35 m by Champagnes (2:07.50) on July 23 at $3.30. Winning chance on her best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 07/08/2026 | 15 | NR up to 47 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:02.3 | 5 |
| 21.7L | $2.90 |
| 6/6 | 23/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 36.2L | $3.30 |
| 3/6 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.5 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 03/07/2026 | 274 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:04.3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:02.7 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/9 | 22/09/2025 | 4 | NR 40 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:03.4 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 07/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Wayne Ross | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
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Resumed from a 199-day break with a strong win by 2.5 m as favourite (Fr3) at Ballarat (2:09.40) beating Pique in on July 29 at $1.70 at the bell was 4th-7.14. Improvement to come so she is a big chance again.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 29/07/2026 | 199 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | Jason Lee | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 |
| 5/5 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 11/01/2026 | 13 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Fast | Lochie Cook | 2:00.1 | 0 |
| 93.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/2 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 29/12/2025 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 351.5L | $2.40 |
| 8/11 | 20/12/2025 | 61 | 10 0K | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 76.6L | $2.70 |
| 9/9 | 20/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 131.1L | $12.00 |
| 12/12 | 13/10/2025 | 68 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 108.5L | $3.60 |