Ladbrokes Geelong Race 8 - Wise Choice (Bm62)
STAY HUMBLE (1) continues to race very well, again just finding one better last time out here. Up in trip is interesting, not convinced he wants that but he does everything right up on speed and will be in this a long way in a winnable race. SARAPO (5) won the maiden fresh before getting back here over 1525m and battling late. He should relish the rise in trip now and could settle handier from the inside gate this time. PRINCE OF BYRON (11) won well last time in easier at Moe over 2400m. Back in trip interesting but he can figure. KIWI JENNI (10) is racing well enough for this and the Maher stable are airborne, wouldn't be discounting.

Jockey: Jabez Johnstone
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 in a Bm62 at this track on September 23 over 1525m, 1.5 len behind Just Desserts carrying 60.5kg at $6. Before that 4th of 12 in a Bm62 at Mornington on September 4 over 1500m, slow going 2.5 len behind Coronationhercules carrying 61kg at $2.70. Made headway last time. Genuine type who gets his chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 23/09/2026 | 19 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Geelong | 1525m | Good 3 | Jabez Johnstone | 60.5kg | 1:30.81 | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/12 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | BM62 3U | $27,000.00 | Mornington | 1500m | Soft 5 | Jabez Johnstone | 61kg | 1:33.35 | 5-5-4 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 28/08/2026 | 9 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Geelong | 1547m | Soft 7 | Jabez Johnstone | 61kg | 1:35.64 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/14 | 19/08/2026 | 28 | BM66 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1400m | Soft 7 | Jabez Johnstone | 58.5kg | 1:27.90 | 2-1-2 | 13 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 9/11 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | BM70 | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1400m | Soft 6 | Jabez Johnstone | 59.5kg | 1:26.23 | 3-3-9 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/07/2026 | 30 | BM66 | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Jabez Johnstone | 58.5kg | 1:13.63 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Jabez Johnstone | 1:02.03 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 14/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Good | Molly Bourke | 0:47.25 | - | 0 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Craig Newitt
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 10 in a Bm62 at Mornington on September 4 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Tsarine with 58.5kg at $41. Second-up got back early 6th of 12 in a Bm62 at this track on September 23 over 1525m, 4 len behind Just Desserts with 61.5kg at $12. Rough hope at best.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 23/09/2026 | 19 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Geelong | 1525m | Good 3 | Jamie Melham | 61.5kg | 1:30.81 | 12-12-6 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/09/2026 | 175 | BM62 3U | $27,000.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Soft 5 | Liana Wood | 58.5kg | 1:11.92 | 6-9-4 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Liana Wood | 0:48.59 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/11 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | BM70 3U | $101,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2025m | Good 4 | Koby Jennings | 57.5kg | 2:06.72 | 11-10-6 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/11 | 06/03/2026 | 15 | BM0-66 3U | $60,000.00 | Pakenham | 2000m | Good 4 | Koby Jennings | 59.5kg | 2:07.64 | 6-7-5 | 6 |
| 3.7L | $13.00 |
| 1/12 | 19/02/2026 | 18 | BM0-62 3U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 2000m | Good 4 | Koby Jennings | 59.5kg | 2:07.94 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/12 | 01/02/2026 | 19 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Werribee | 1618m | Good 4 | Koby Jennings | 59.5kg | 1:40.20 | 5-4-1 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Liana Wood | 0:59.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jake Noonan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 12 in a Bm62 at this track on September 23 over 1525m, 2.25 len behind Just Desserts with 61kg at $18. Previously second-up ran second last of 12 in a Bm74 at Caulfield on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Oceana Dream carrying 58.5kg at $71. Fitter, not the worst.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 23/09/2026 | 115 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Geelong | 1525m | Good 3 | Damian Lane | 61kg | 1:30.81 | 8-9-3 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $18.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Moe | 1200m | Jake Noonan | 1:18.54 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Jake Noonan | 1:01.12 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/11 | 31/05/2026 | 11 | BM70 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 2100m | Heavy 8 | Joe Bowditch | 58kg | 2:13.27 | 4-5-10 | 1 |
| 16.7L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 20/05/2026 | 25 | BM70 | $50,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1800m | Soft 5 | Brad Rawiller | 58.5kg | 1:52.68 | 11-11-8 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $9.00 |
| 10/14 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | BM74 3U | $130,000.00 | Flemington | 1800m | Good 3 | Jake Noonan | 57.5kg | 1:48.91 | 3-3-10 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $201.00 |
| 11/12 | 11/04/2026 | 28 | BM74 3U | $130,000.00 | Caulfield | 1600m | Soft 7 | Brad Rawiller | 58.5kg | 1:41.28 | 8-10-11 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $71.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/03/2026 | 174 | BM70 3U | $40,000.00 | Geelong | 1412m | Good 4 | Brad Rawiller | 61kg | 1:23.73 | 4-7-6 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Jye Mcneil
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 9th of 12 in a Bm62 at this track on September 23 over 1525m, 4.5 len behind Just Desserts carrying 60.5kg at $18. Previously second-up 4th of 11 in a 3yo Bm66 at Sandown-Hillside on March 11 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Roulette King carrying 58.5kg at $21. Can improve, each way.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 23/09/2026 | 130 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Geelong | 1525m | Good 3 | Jamie Mott | 60.5kg | 1:30.81 | 7-8-9 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $18.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Nathan Punch | 1:12.56 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Nathan Punch | 0:59.78 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/17 | 16/05/2026 | 35 | OPEN 3 | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 2000m | Good 4 | Dean Yendall | 54kg | 2:03.51 | 10-10-8 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/14 | 11/04/2026 | 11 | LR OPEN 3 | $200,750.00 | Caulfield | 2400m | Soft 5 | Luke Nolen | 57kg | 2:36.18 | 13-12-6 | 14 |
| 2.9L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 31/03/2026 | 20 | BM62 | $27,000.00 | Kilmore | 2007m | Soft 6 | Patrick Moloney | 60kg | 2:09.71 | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $2.70 |
| 4/11 | 11/03/2026 | 19 | BM66 3 | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1800m | Good 4 | Luke Nolen | 58.5kg | 1:52.86 | 7-6-4 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1600m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 58kg | 1:38.53 | 6-6-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Craig Williams
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up won by a nose in a Mdn-Sw at Bendigo on September 6 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Dela Bella with 59.5kg at $2.80. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 12 in a Bm62 at this track on September 23 over 1525m, 4.5 len behind Just Desserts with 59.5kg at $16. Useful type and deserves another chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 23/09/2026 | 17 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Geelong | 1525m | Good 3 | Craig Williams | 59.5kg | 1:30.81 | 11-10-7 | 12 |
| 4.4L | $16.00 |
| 1/11 | 06/09/2026 | 122 | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Soft 6 | Craig Williams | 59.5kg | 1:18.91 | 7-8-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 3/5 | 28/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Fred W Kersley | 1:00.34 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 14/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Damian Lane | 0:51.94 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 07/05/2026 | 15 | BM64 | $42,000.00 | Wyong | 2100m | Good 4 | Jason Collett | 57.5kg | 2:11.16 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.15 |
| 3/9 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | MDN 3U | $60,000.00 | Canterbury | 1900m | Good 4 | Kerrin Mcevoy | 57.5kg | 1:56.68 | 8-8-3 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/04/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $100,000.00 | Warwick Farm | 1600m | Good 4 | Nash Rawiller | 57.5kg | 1:36.93 | 6-6-3 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 31/03/2026 | 14 | MDN | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1850m | Good 4 | Jason Collett | 57.5kg | 1:52.62 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Beau Mertens
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 7 in a F&M Bm70 at Caulfield Heath on September 16 over 1600m, neck behind All Business carrying 55kg at $14. The run before that eased back early on 5th of 8 in a Bm62 at this track on August 28 over 1765m, slow going 3 len behind Bellabama carrying 57.5kg at $6. Sure to be in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 16/09/2026 | 19 | BM70 FM 3U | $50,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1600m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 55kg | 1:37.47 | 6-5-3 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/08/2026 | 21 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Geelong | 1765m | Soft 7 | Beau Mertens | 57.5kg | 1:51.00 | 8-7-5 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $6.00 |
| 3/13 | 07/08/2026 | 22 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Seymour | 1600m | Soft 7 | Jett Stanley | 57.5kg | 1:42.17 | 12-12-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/07/2026 | 56 | BM62 2U | $35,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1600m | Heavy 9 | Jackson Radley | 56.5kg | 1:41.67 | 9-8-7 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/05/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1600m | Soft 6 | Declan Bates | 56kg | 1:40.21 | 8-8-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |
| 3/10 | 22/04/2026 | 166 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1525m | Good 4 | Declan Bates | 57kg | 1:32.72 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $1.45 |
| 2/4 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Briony Deeker-Fradd | 1:01.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Zac Moore | 0:58.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Mott
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.75 len in a Bm56 at Moe on September 24 over 2400m defeating Power Pivot carrying 60kg at $3.40. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 in a Bm56 at Hamilton on September 14 over 2200m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Highland Glory with 60kg at $2.35. Could measure up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 24/09/2026 | 10 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Moe | 2400m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 60kg | 2:32.41 | 7-3-1 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $3.40 |
| 2/9 | 14/09/2026 | 12 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Hamilton | 2200m | Soft 6 | John Allen | 60kg | 2:21.68 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $2.35 |
| 10/13 | 02/09/2026 | 19 | BM66 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1800m | Soft 5 | Fred W Kersley | 55.5kg | 1:51.09 | 12-12-10 | 12 |
| 6.3L | $151.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 900m | Fred W Kersley | 0:56.23 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 13/14 | 14/08/2026 | 420 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Geelong | 1730m | Heavy 8 | Fred W Kersley | 58kg | 1:49.15 | 14-14-13 | 11 |
| 15.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/5 | 05/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Chelsea Thompson | 1:02.78 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/11 | 20/06/2025 | 16 | BM64 3U | $27,000.00 | Geelong | 2418m | Soft 6 | Thomas Stockdale | 58kg | 2:34.82 | 9-10-6 | 7 |
| 6.2L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/06/2025 | 12 | BM70 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 2400m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 55.5kg | 2:31.27 | 7-8-7 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $6.50 |

Jockey: TBA
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 55 day let-up. Most recently won by 1.3 len in a Mdn-Sw at Moe on August 13 over 2050m in heavy going defeating Jonquil carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Bairnsdale on August 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Venus Shock with 59.5kg at $4.20. Others appeal more heading into this.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 13/08/2026 | 9 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Moe | 2050m | Heavy 10 | Jake Noonan | 59.5kg | 2:14.84 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/12 | 04/08/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Bairnsdale | 1600m | Soft 5 | Jake Noonan | 59.5kg | 1:40.73 | 2-2-6 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $4.20 |
| 2/12 | 19/07/2026 | 217 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1600m | Heavy 9 | Jake Noonan | 59.5kg | 1:42.47 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/4 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Stephanie Hateley | 1:14.85 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Dylan Dean | 1:19.11 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 14/12/2025 | 17 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Moe | 1600m | Good 4 | Jake Noonan | 58kg | 1:38.94 | 1-2-8 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $31.00 |
| 6/6 | 27/11/2025 | 11 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Mornington | 2050m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 58kg | 2:10.16 | 2-4-6 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/12 | 16/11/2025 | 16 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Moe | 1600m | Good 4 | Celine Gaudray | 58kg | 1:39.59 | 4-6-4 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Eoin Walsh
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Horsham Bm56 April 27 over 2100m, 9 len behind Wimmera Star carrying 60.5kg at $2.70. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm66 December 3 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Touchdown with 60kg at $41. Might be better off following this outing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 24/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1000m | Eoin Walsh | 0:59.95 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/12 | 27/04/2026 | 17 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Horsham | 2100m | Good 3 | Christopher Pang | 60.5kg | 2:11.59 | 4-3-9 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $2.70 |
| 5/7 | 10/04/2026 | 21 | BM62 3U | $40,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2060m | Soft 6 | Jamie Mott | 60kg | 2:10.96 | 3-3-5 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/11 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | BM0-62 3U | $27,000.00 | Ballarat | 2042m | Good 3 | Eoin Walsh | 60kg | 2:03.29 | 3-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/11 | 06/03/2026 | 21 | BM0-66 3U | $60,000.00 | Pakenham | 2000m | Good 4 | Eoin Walsh | 58.5kg | 2:07.64 | 1-1-6 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $16.00 |
| 2/4 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | BM74 3U | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2600m | Good 4 | Michael Dee | 55kg | 2:48.34 | 1-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 30/01/2026 | 22 | BM66 3U | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2060m | Good 3 | Eoin Walsh | 58.5kg | 2:07.89 | 4-5-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Avoca | 1200m | Harry Coffey | 1:15.66 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |