Ladbrokes Geelong Race 5 - Bennett Racing Mdn Plate
BALANCE (5) resumes. She was thought highly enough of to debut in the G3 Peter Le Grand Stakes, very well spruiked there to start a $5.50 chance. She ran well for sixth before clearly not running to form as the $1.55 favourite at Cranbourne. With a spell under the belt and in the right race she can deliver. AMORLIGHT (4) just found one better on debut at Seymour after being well supported. Better for that and gets map favours up on speed. MR SPENDEDOE (1) has placed in both starts to date, through a couple of decent form races. He turns around quickly and maps well on speed. MAHRAJAN (7) is off a let up here having run well at Pakenham Synthetic her past couple. Onto turf now but warrants respect. SERVENIA (11) was better last time at Mornington and could sneak a minor placing.
Jockey: Beau Mertens
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 in a 4yo+ Mdn-Sw at this track on August 14 over 1225m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Pomah with 59.5kg at $3. Second-up rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 13 in a Mdn-Sw at Bendigo on September 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Sumaluv carrying 59.5kg at $3.90. Going well. Has ability and maps well, go close.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 06/09/2026 | 23 | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Soft 5 | Beau Mertens | 59.5kg | 1:19.35 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $3.90 |
| 2/10 | 14/08/2026 | - | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1225m | Heavy 8 | Beau Mertens | 59.5kg | 1:15.36 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Hayley Dalton | 0:47.97 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Beau Mertens | 0:46.14 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Joe Bowditch
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Pakenham Synthetic on August 24 over 1000m, 9 len behind Sweet Kanzai carrying 59.5kg at $31. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 in a Mdn-Sw at Moe on August 13 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Announced Speed carrying 59.5kg at $13. Makes no appeal.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 24/08/2026 | 11 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Joe Bowditch | 59.5kg | 0:57.79 | 6-8-10 | 12 |
| 9.0L | $31.00 |
| 5/13 | 13/08/2026 | 24 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Moe | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Joe Bowditch | 59.5kg | 1:03.04 | 2-2-5 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 20/07/2026 | 592 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1100m | Synthetic | Joe Bowditch | 59.5kg | 1:04.68 | 1-1-3 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $31.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Joe Bowditch | 54kg | 0:44.12 | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Joe Bowditch | 0:44.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 05/12/2024 | 14 | MDN | $37,500.00 | Geelong | 1421m | Good 3 | Jamie Mott | 59.5kg | 1:24.78 | 3-2-9 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $26.00 |
| 10/12 | 21/11/2024 | 52 | MDN | $37,500.00 | Moe | 1200m | Good 3 | Billy Egan | 59.5kg | 1:11.91 | 9-8-10 | 12 |
| 4.9L | $4.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/09/2024 | 148 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Moe | 1111m | Soft 6 | Liam Riordan | 59.5kg | 1:07.17 | 5-7-6 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Carleen Hefel
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at Seymour on August 27 over 1000m, on heavy track; nose behind Dark Monarch carrying 57.5kg at $2.45. Shows ability and expected to improve. Sets up well and will give a huge sight.
Last Starts 15 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 | 27/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Carleen Hefel | 57.5kg | 1:00.12 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.45 |
| 1/9 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Carleen Hefel | 0:50.54 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Carleen Hefel | 0:46.35 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ben Melham
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw February 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind Juvenal carrying 57kg at $1.45. On debut sixth of 12 at Caulfield in the G3 Peter Le Grand February 7 over 1100m, 4 len behind Alpha Sofie with 56kg at $5.50. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. In the right race here and should take holding out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ben Melham | 0:46.39 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ben Melham | 0:48.59 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 27/02/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 4 | Ben Melham | 57kg | 1:11.31 | 9-9-5 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $1.45 |
| 6/12 | 07/02/2026 | - | G3 OPEN F 3 | $201,600.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Good 4 | Jamie Melham | 56kg | 1:02.59 | 9-8-6 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 39 day letup. First-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Pakenham Synthetic on July 20 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Praise Her with 57.5kg at $12. Second run from a spell did the work up front then tired 5th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Pakenham Synthetic on August 3 over 1100m, 3 len behind Autumn Lover carrying 57.5kg at $3.60. Drawn well and can figure.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Jackson Radley | 0:48.93 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/12 | 03/08/2026 | 14 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1100m | Synthetic | Jye Mcneil | 57.5kg | 1:04.24 | 1-1-5 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $3.60 |
| 2/12 | 20/07/2026 | 141 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1100m | Synthetic | Jye Mcneil | 57.5kg | 1:03.23 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Jackson Radley | 53kg | 0:44.12 | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/03/2026 | 9 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1012m | Heavy 8 | Luke Currie | 57kg | 0:58.96 | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/11 | 20/02/2026 | 29 | MDN F 3 | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1100m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 57kg | 1:05.30 | 8-7-6 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/01/2026 | - | MDN 3,45 | $65,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 3 | Celine Gaudray | 56kg | 1:11.12 | 4-2-4 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $3.80 |
Jockey: Declan Bates
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran second last in a small field in a Mdn-Sw at Murtoa on August 21 over 1200m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Whimsy Smile carrying 57.5kg at $26. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Mildura on August 8 over 1100m, 4 len behind Four On The Floor with 57.5kg at $4.40. Placed two of five runs but would need to lift sharply on latest outings.
Last Starts 21 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 | 21/08/2026 | 13 | MDN 3U | $20,000.00 | Murtoa | 1200m | Heavy 8 | John Keating | 57.5kg | 1:13.63 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/08/2026 | 11 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Mildura | 1100m | Good 4 | Alana Kelly | 57.5kg | 1:05.54 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 28/07/2026 | 123 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Swan Hill | 975m | Soft 6 | John Keating | 56kg | 0:57.17 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seymour | 800m | John Keating | 0:49.96 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 700m | John Keating | 0:43.91 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 27/03/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Good 4 | John Keating | 56kg | 0:58.74 | 6-2-8 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $101.00 |
| 10/12 | 12/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Good 4 | John Keating | 56kg | 0:58.81 | 4-5-10 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Luke Cartwright
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at Seymour on August 27 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Dark Monarch carrying 57.5kg at $10. The run before that did the work up front then tired ran second last of 7 in a Mdn-Sw at Bendigo on August 12 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Diamond Eye carrying 58kg at $12. Risking.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 27/08/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Damien Thornton | 57.5kg | 1:00.12 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/08/2026 | 17 | MDN FM | $42,500.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Heavy 10 | Damien Thornton | 58kg | 1:20.42 | 1-1-6 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/14 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN 2U | $55,000.00 | Sale | 1100m | Soft 6 | Damien Thornton | 57.5kg | 1:05.16 | 12-11-6 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Traralgon | 950m | Damien Thornton | 0:58.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Beau Mertens | 0:46.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luke Currie
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Mornington on September 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Koko with 57.5kg at $21. The race before that eased back early on 11th of 14 in a Mdn-Sw at Sale on August 21 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind La Zoom carrying 57.5kg at $12. Fitter again and a minor chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Soft 5 | Luke Currie | 57.5kg | 0:59.33 | 7-6-4 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $21.00 |
| 11/14 | 21/08/2026 | 22 | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1100m | Soft 6 | Michael Dee | 57.5kg | 1:06.02 | 13-14-11 | 11 |
| 4.6L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Michael Dee | 0:45.25 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 30/07/2026 | 140 | MDN F 3 | $42,500.00 | Bendigo | 1100m | Soft 6 | Michael Dee | 57kg | 1:05.94 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Michael Dee | 0:44.14 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 12/03/2026 | 26 | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Good 4 | Jake Noonan | 56kg | 0:58.81 | 7-7-12 | 10 |
| 9.2L | $41.00 |
| 7/13 | 14/02/2026 | 176 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat | 1000m | Good 4 | Jake Noonan | 57kg | 0:56.68 | 10-9-7 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $51.00 |
| 11/11 | 22/08/2025 | 21 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Geelong | 1312m | Good 4 | Patrick Moloney | 55kg | 1:18.81 | 1-1-11 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Patrick Moloney
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare by Rubick on debut. Won a jump-out at Kerang on September 1. Would prefer to see this time.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kerang | 1000m | J Baldock | 1:03.40 | - | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 23/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kerang | 850m | John Keating | 0:56.31 | - | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wangaratta | 900m | J Baldock | 0:56.25 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jack Martin
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 38-day let-up. At the latest run didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Bairnsdale on August 4 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Karumba Girl with 57.5kg at $41. The race before that 4th of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Moe on July 21 over 1217m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Heavy Haulage with 57.5kg at $14. Looks out of her depth.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 04/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Bairnsdale | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jack Martin | 57.5kg | 1:12.78 | 2-2-12 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/07/2026 | 25 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Moe | 1217m | Heavy 9 | Zac Spain | 57.5kg | 1:17.45 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/06/2026 | 194 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Teo Nugent | 57.5kg | 1:00.18 | 7-7-5 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Zac Spain | 0:55.27 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 750m | Dylan Dunn | 0:44.74 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 14/12/2025 | 19 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Tatura | 1100m | Good 4 | Rhys McLeod | 57.5kg | 1:06.31 | 2-2-7 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $4.80 |
| 6/12 | 25/11/2025 | - | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Ararat | 1100m | Good 4 | Lachlan King | 57.5kg | 1:03.81 | 3-4-6 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.90 |
Jockey: Teo Nugent
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 5th of 12 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Pakenham on March 12 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Bel Lupa with 55kg at $21. Will take great benefit from this outing.
Last Starts 10 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 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kerang | 850m | Dwayne Reid | 0:53.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/12 | 12/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Good 4 | Holly Durnan | 55kg | 0:58.81 | 12-9-5 | 9 |
| 4.7L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 900m | Soft | Holly Durnan | 0:51.87 | - | 0 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Bailey Kinninmont
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw June 29 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Shares carrying 57.5kg at $151. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Mornington Mdn-Sw April 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Deepseek with 59.5kg at $151. Can't have.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 600m | Emily Forrest | 0:37.72 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/12 | 29/06/2026 | 10 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Bailey Kinninmont | 57.5kg | 1:23.85 | 12-11-8 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 19/06/2026 | 15 | MDN 2U | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1425m | Heavy 9 | Teo Nugent | 59.5kg | 1:32.50 | 8-9-9 | 1 |
| 33.8L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1212m | Heavy 8 | Shayleigh Ingelse | 56.5kg | 1:14.60 | 10-10-9 | 9 |
| 10.6L | $101.00 |
| 2/4 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1000m | Emily Forrest | 1:04.53 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 13/05/2026 | 15 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Good 4 | Sheridan Clarke | 59.5kg | 1:16.57 | 3-4-8 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $301.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/04/2026 | 260 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Good 4 | Sheridan Clarke | 59.5kg | 1:12.14 | 4-3-9 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $151.00 |
| 8/11 | 11/08/2025 | 7 | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Eoin Walsh | 59.5kg | 1:25.60 | 7-6-8 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $101.00 |