Ladbrokes Geelong Race 1 - Ladbrokes Popular Srm Mdn Plate
FENESTELLA (8) looked to have found the perfect race to break her duck first-up and while seemingly disappointing given she went under at $1.55, she was only beaten just over a length and raced like a horse who would appreciate more ground. She gets that here and in a weaker race with blinkers going on, so she's worth sticking with and looks a standout. AND I AM (1) might be next best with three runs under his belt and stepping up in trip. BRUTUS JUNIUS (3) was never a factor first-up, but will be better for that and can give a sight on-speed up in trip. YATCHAW (9) should be at peak fitness after three runs back from a spell.

Jockey: John Allen
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 14 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Romuald carrying 57.5kg at $71. Before that ran last of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1435m, 8 len behind Justique carrying 58kg at $51. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 12/04/2026 | 21 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1600m | Good 3 | Sarah Field | 57.5kg | 1:36.12 | 13-14-7 | 10 |
| 3.6L | $71.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/03/2026 | 44 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Geelong | 1435m | Good 4 | Ryan Hurdle | 58kg | 1:25.08 | 8-8-9 | 8 |
| 8.4L | $51.00 |
| 3/5 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1100m | John Allen | 1:10.37 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/11 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Colac | 1200m | Good 4 | Dean Yendall | 59kg | 1:10.18 | 9-9-8 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1000m | Good | John Allen | 56kg | 1:02.30 | - | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Cian Macredmond
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start raced on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on November 9 over 1100m, 10 len behind Romantic Miss carrying 59.5kg at $31. Returned from break couldn't go on with it; 6th of 8 at Donald Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1350m, 6 len behind Boggy Creek Boys carrying 58kg at $41. Rates highly and should improve with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 14/04/2026 | 156 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Donald | 1350m | Good 4 | Sarah Field | 58kg | 1:20.96 | 1-2-6 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Avoca | 1000m | Sarah Field | 1:02.75 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 900m | Alana Kelly | 0:55.66 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 09/11/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Ararat | 1100m | Good 4 | Cian Macredmond | 59.5kg | 1:04.80 | 3-3-7 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Dean Yendall
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 12 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 2000m, 37 len behind Think Your Amazing carrying 59.5kg at $41. Before that ran last of 9 at Terang Mdn-Sw on March 17 over 1606m, slow going 20 len behind Butterfly Babe carrying 59.5kg at $7. Had plenty of chances, but long tail here presents hopes of a top-four finish.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Camperdown | 1400m | Dean Yendall | 1:24.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 04/04/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Warracknabeal | 2000m | Good 4 | Neil Farley | 59.5kg | 2:03.40 | 9-10-12 | 7 |
| 37.0L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 17/03/2026 | 14 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Terang | 1606m | Soft 6 | Dean Yendall | 59.5kg | 1:39.03 | 3-6-9 | 2 |
| 20.6L | $7.00 |
| 2/12 | 03/03/2026 | 30 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Ararat | 1600m | Soft 7 | Dean Yendall | 59.5kg | 1:40.17 | 5-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 6/12 | 01/02/2026 | 120 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Werribee | 1418m | Good 4 | Brad Rawiller | 59.5kg | 1:28.17 | 1-1-6 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Camperdown | 1400m | Dean Yendall | 1:27.85 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/12 | 04/10/2025 | 12 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Murtoa | 1600m | Good 4 | Dean Yendall | 59.5kg | 1:36.79 | 5-5-10 | 8 |
| 17.6L | $13.00 |
| 5/11 | 22/09/2025 | 22 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Warrnambool | 2000m | Soft 5 | Dean Yendall | 59.5kg | 2:05.72 | 5-7-5 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Teo Nugent
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at big odds at debut, 7th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 22 over 1525m, 7 len behind Soldier Boi with 59kg at $31. Should have come on from the debut run and this trip suits.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 22/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1525m | Good 4 | Dylan Dunn | 59kg | 1:32.72 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $31.00 |
| 3/5 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1250m | Jason Webb | 1:18.06 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1200m | Jason Webb | 1:20.27 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Damien Thornton
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 8 at Donald Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1350m, 16 len behind Boggy Creek Boys carrying 59.5kg at $41. Before that 8th of 11 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1607m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Dealer Sing with 57.5kg at $51. Better suited up in trip but has a lot of ground to make up.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 14/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Donald | 1350m | Good 4 | Tom Madden | 59.5kg | 1:20.96 | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 16.7L | $41.00 |
| 8/11 | 31/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1607m | Soft 6 | Christopher Pang | 57.5kg | 1:42.19 | 6-6-8 | 8 |
| 9.9L | $51.00 |
| 4/12 | 17/03/2026 | 396 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Terang | 1406m | Soft 6 | Christopher Pang | 57.5kg | 1:26.15 | 10-6-4 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $61.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1000m | Ryan Hurdle | 1:03.39 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1000m | Ryan Hurdle | 1:01.73 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/14 | 14/02/2025 | 17 | MDN 4U | $27,000.00 | Terang | 1400m | Good 4 | Jake Duffy | 59.5kg | 1:24.93 | 2-5-11 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $91.00 |
| 9/11 | 28/01/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $37,500.00 | Geelong | 1525m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 59.5kg | 1:31.94 | 4-6-9 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $51.00 |
| 9/14 | 07/01/2025 | 24 | MDN 3U | $27,000.00 | Hamilton | 1400m | Good 4 | Thomas Stockdale | 59.5kg | 1:24.43 | 10-11-9 | 12 |
| 6.9L | $71.00 |

Jockey: Neil Farley
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at a huge quote at debut, eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 22 over 1525m, 6 len behind Soldier Boi with 57kg at $61. Draws to run an improved race.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 22/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1525m | Good 4 | Jack Hill | 57kg | 1:32.72 | 10-9-5 | 10 |
| 6.6L | $61.00 |
| 5/5 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1200m | Jason Webb | 1:18.89 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1000m | Jason Webb | 1:02.83 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Dunn
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after nine months ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1429m, 1.1 len behind Kindamagic with 57kg at $1.55. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Flemington 3yo Bm70 on August 2 over 1410m, 2 len behind Crossbow with 56.5kg at $31. Disappointed as a hot fav last start but blinkers on and better suited here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 19/04/2026 | 247 | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Sale | 1429m | Good 4 | Teo Nugent | 57kg | 1:27.28 | 5-5-3 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $1.55 |
| 6/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 1050m | Zac Spain | 1:03.37 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balnarring | 1000m | Zac Spain | 1:02.47 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 15/08/2025 | 13 | MDN F 3 | $32,000.00 | Seymour | 1400m | Soft 6 | Daniel Moor | 57kg | 1:26.53 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/5 | 02/08/2025 | 13 | BM70 3 | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1410m | Good 4 | Daniel Moor | 56.5kg | 1:24.27 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $31.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $27,000.00 | Seymour | 1200m | Soft 7 | Daniel Moor | 56kg | 1:11.86 | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Mitchell Aitken
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1606m, 5 len behind Hurco with 57.5kg at $19. The run before that 6th of 9 at Kyneton 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1479m, slow going 6 len behind Pick Wisely carrying 57.5kg at $21. Should be at peak fitness now.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 30/03/2026 | 31 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Ararat | 1606m | Good 3 | Mitchell Aitken | 57.5kg | 1:36.23 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/02/2026 | 13 | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Kyneton | 1479m | Soft 6 | Cian Macredmond | 57.5kg | 1:31.81 | 6-7-6 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |
| 10/13 | 14/02/2026 | 109 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat | 1000m | Good 4 | Thomas Doyle | 57.5kg | 0:56.68 | 13-12-10 | 12 |
| 7.4L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1000m | Good | Thomas Doyle | 1:05.00 | - | 0 |
| 5.85L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 28/10/2025 | 4 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1600m | Good 3 | Cian Macredmond | 57.5kg | 1:38.84 | 3-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $8.00 |
| 5/11 | 24/10/2025 | 10 | MDN FM 3U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat | 1600m | Soft 5 | Cian Macredmond | 58kg | 1:39.75 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/10/2025 | 29 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat | 1500m | Soft 5 | Cian Macredmond | 57.5kg | 1:33.81 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $14.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Camperdown | 1000m | Cian Macredmond | 1:01.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |