Ladbrokes Geelong Race 2 - Rex Gorell Volkswagen Mdn Plate
HOLDING CAPTIVE (6) is a gelding by Zousain on debut for the Ciaron Maher who has had plenty of trial experience leading in, winning his latest impressively at Caulfield Heath. He draws ideally and looks ready to win first time out. FIVEMINUTEWARNING (5) is a gelding by Time Test on debut for the Payne yard. As is typical for the yard, he's had a plethora of trials and jumpouts, coming away to win his latest at Kilmore nicely. Go close. MELEYS (11) resumes for her second campaign having shown ability last time in. She can be an improver this time in and Lane booked is a good lead. VORONYA (9) has been okay in two runs to date, and can continue to progress. OLE ROYALE (7) wasn't far away on debut at Pakenham and has each way claims.
Jockey: Lachlan King
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Pakenham Synthetic 4yo+ Mdn-Sw August 29 over 1400m, 9 len behind Leaving Las Vegas carrying 59.5kg at $51. Previously first up; eighth of 12 at this track 4yo+ Mdn-Sw August 8 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Tears Are Flowing carrying 59.5kg at $101. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1000m | Good | Lachlan King | 53kg | 0:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyneton | 800m | Jack Virgona | 0:50.83 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 29/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 4U | $45,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Jett Stanley | 59.5kg | 1:27.40 | 8-7-8 | 8 |
| 9.9L | $51.00 |
| 8/12 | 08/08/2025 | 174 | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Geelong | 1200m | Soft 5 | Ryan Hurdle | 59.5kg | 1:12.30 | 12-9-8 | 10 |
| 5.9L | $101.00 |
| 10/11 | 15/02/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $27,000.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Good 4 | Cory Parish | 59.5kg | 1:17.89 | 10-10-10 | 10 |
| 7.7L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Logan Mcneil
Weight: 59kgs
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Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, second last of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1000m, 9 len behind Lonstar with 59kg at $151. Last start second last of 10 at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 9 over 1400m, 15 len behind Till Queen carrying 58kg at $151. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 09/03/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1400m | Good 4 | Ryan Hurdle | 58kg | 1:23.62 | 7-9-9 | 4 |
| 15.2L | $151.00 |
| 12/13 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat | 1000m | Good 4 | Eoin Walsh | 59kg | 0:56.68 | 9-11-12 | 10 |
| 9.5L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Camperdown | 1000m | Jack Hill | 1:00.15 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 900m | 0:55.64 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Billy Egan
Weight: 59kgs
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Three-year-old gelding (Time Test - Lady Muskwa) who was bought for AUD $ 130,000 (Inglis 2024 Classic Yearling Sale). Patrick & Michelle Payne has him primed for this with 12 recent trials leading in today's debut. Won his most recent trial at Kilmore over 1000m on March 10. Suspect he'll measure right up.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1000m | Good | Billy Egan | 53kg | 0:59.91 | - | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 900m | Soft | Billy Egan | 0:52.99 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Avoca | 800m | Aaron Kuru | 0:53.12 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 11/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good | Will Gordon | 0:58.24 | - | 7 |
| 1.56L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 900m | Billy Egan | 0:56.99 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: John Allen
Weight: 59kgs
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Comments
Three-year-old gelding (Zousain - Hold For Ransom) who was bought for AUD $ 280,000 (Inglis 2024 Australian Easter Yearling Sale). He has six recent trials prior to his debut today. Won his most recent trial at Caulfield Heath over 1000m on February 25. Looks smart and can win this first time of asking.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Soft | Mark Zahra | 52kg | 1:01.38 | - | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Michael Dee | 0:47.77 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Robert Whearty | 0:46.25 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 26/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Luke Cartwright | 0:50.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:47.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Hurdle
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 11 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1000m, 5 len behind Heidi Dancer carrying 59kg at $2.50. Previously second-up got back early 5th of 10 at Yarra Valley 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 25 over 1009m, 2.5 len behind Empire Song with 58kg at $31. Fitter and can do better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 15/03/2026 | 130 | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1000m | Good 4 | Ryan Hurdle | 59kg | 0:59.93 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $2.50 |
| 1/4 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 600m | Ryan Hurdle | 0:37.67 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 05/11/2025 | 11 | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Kyneton | 1203m | Heavy 8 | Jason Webb | 58kg | 1:14.19 | 3-3-8 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/10/2025 | 22 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1009m | Good 4 | Craig Newitt | 58kg | 0:58.67 | 8-9-5 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $31.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Fred W Kersley | 57kg | 1:02.10 | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 4/10 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Colac | 1000m | Soft | Fred W Kersley | 50kg | 1:02.00 | - | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luke Currie
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 6th of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on January 29 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sapphire Siren with 58kg at $5. Last start 5th of 9 at Kilmore 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 13 over 1100m, 3 len behind High On The Hill with 58kg at $8. Can improve and take holding out.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 13/02/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1100m | Good 4 | Brad Rawiller | 58kg | 1:04.34 | 8-7-5 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $8.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/01/2026 | - | MDN 3,45 | $65,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Good 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | 58kg | 1:09.04 | 5-4-6 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:48.39 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Emily Pozman | 0:49.19 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jackson Radley
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months eased back early on 5th of 8 at Colac Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 1000m, slow going 11 len behind The Last King carrying 57.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 15 over 1500m, 9 len behind The Printer carrying 57.5kg at $6. No easier this time and not likely to threaten.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 01/03/2026 | 206 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Colac | 1000m | Soft 6 | Ryan Hurdle | 57.5kg | 1:00.22 | 8-8-5 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $61.00 |
| 1/4 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1000m | Emily Forrest | 1:01.75 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 07/08/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1500m | Synthetic | John Allen | 57.5kg | 1:32.72 | 5-6-11 | 8 |
| 11.2L | $3.90 |
| 10/12 | 15/07/2025 | 21 | MDN 2U | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1500m | Synthetic | Alana Kelly | 57.5kg | 1:31.73 | 9-9-10 | 10 |
| 9.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/06/2025 | 66 | MDN 2U | $27,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Alana Kelly | 57.5kg | 1:13.74 | 8-8-2 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 850m | John Allen | 0:51.45 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/10 | 19/04/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $20,000.00 | Kerang | 1400m | Good 4 | Jake Duffy | 57.5kg | 1:26.76 | 3-4-5 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 05/04/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $27,000.00 | Kilmore | 1450m | Good 4 | Jarrod Fry | 57.5kg | 1:28.83 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Damian Lane
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw October 8 over 1427m, 4.5 len behind Roulette King carrying 56kg at $3.30. On debut second of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw September 20 over 1300m, soft track; a nose behind Flying Jude carrying 53kg at $8.50. Has ability and Lane booked is a good lead.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Jackson Radley | 1:02.16 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Good | Daniel Stackhouse | 0:47.45 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/11 | 08/10/2025 | 18 | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1427m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 56kg | 1:26.07 | 10-10-6 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/12 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Echuca | 1300m | Soft 5 | Brittany Button | 53kg | 1:20.67 | 9-9-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |