We’re back to Ladbrokes Geelong on Wednesday, with eight races making up the card.
The sun is shining, and the track is rated a Good 4, although the rail is out six metres across the circuit.
Our best bet comes up early on the program in the form of a lightly-raced filly out of Ciaron Maher’s yard, while we wrap up the day with a couple of each-way plays at good odds.
For our complete race-by-race betting strategy and form analysis, see where we’ve landed ahead of all eight races at Geelong in our Wednesday preview!
| 6. Voltrix (8) J: Michael Dee 57kg T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | |||
| Three-year-old colt having first start by leading sire Written Tycoon out of Elvic. Won a barrier trial at Seymour over 800m September 11. Big chance to make an immediate impact. | |||
TRUE REBEL (10) presents a compelling case coming out of the same as Wednesday’s rival Meness.
The son to Rebel Dane bolted in down the outside with a late run to grab third in a good go for the line, indicating he’d appreciate racing over further second-up.
Billy Egan sticks from a similar gate carrying 1kg less and the pair map for an identical run in transit.
| 10. True Rebel (7) J: Billy Egan 57kg 3 T: Danny O’brien | |||
| At debut, 3rd of 12 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Bendigo on September 6 over 1300m, slow going nose behind Zambales with 58kg at $12. Will be very hard to hold out again. | |||
STIPULATION (12) strips fitter for two runs back and looks ready to win now third-up for Ciaron Maher.
The Frankel filly went down swinging in a ding-dong battle to the line at Sandown last time out, setting up shop close to the speed before Regal Ambition got the better of her not far from the line.
There was a good gap back to third that day, and with John Allen sticking from an even better gate this time, the extra trip should suit the pair comfortably.
| 12. Stipulation (3) J: John Allen 57kg 42 T: Ciaron Maher | |||
| Had two starts to date. At debut, 4th of 10 in a 3yo F Mdn-Sw at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Saintly Dancer with 57kg at $11. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Sandown-Hillside on September 9 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Regal Ambition with 56kg at $6.50. Heading the right way and sets up well. | |||
CONQUER THE WORLD (9) should have his share of admirers second-up for Clinton McDonald.
He ran an eye-catching third here over a touch shorter on debut a fortnight earlier, steaming home down the outside with a solid turn of foot.
The gate hurts his chances, but if he can somehow settle back off the speed again and save his best for late under Ben Melham, he’ll be very hard to hold out when it counts.
| 9. Conquer The World (10) J: Ben Melham 57kg 3 T: Clinton McDonald | |||
| At debut, came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at this track on September 11 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Turbo Saint carrying 56.5kg at $18. Will be charging late. | |||
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- Race 1: No. 9 Youmzaa (Win)
- Race 2: No. 10 True Rebel (Win)
- Race 3: No. 12 Stipulation (Win)
- Race 4: No. 9 Conquer The World (Win)
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ARADEO (8) is a consistent type who is yet to miss the money in four runs.
She was rewarded with a well overdue win to wrap up her autumn prep at Pakenham over 1400m last time out, and was then sent to the paddock where she’s been given two jump outs leading into her return.
The daughter to Nicconi has shown a tendency to blow the start, but if she gets away cleanly on Wednesday and settles around midfield, she’ll be very hard to hold out with plenty of late speed and fresh legs.
| 8. Aradeo (4) J: Jamie Melham 58kg 3231x T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | |||
| Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign winning by nose Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw May 8 over 1400m in the wet defeating Vespers with 56kg at $2.35. On debut third of 7 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw February 11 over 1006m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Sea Trader carrying 56kg at $8.50. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Can pick up where she left off. | |||
AUTUMNHEAT (6) gets out over his preferred trip off a tidy four-week gap between runs.
He was last seen finishing down the order at Caulfield back over 1800m in a much tougher race, which was slightly disappointing after finishing only 1.5 lengths off over further the run prior in a crowded finish.
The son to Too Darn Hot presents rock-hard fit now fourth-up from a spell and he should benefit from getting back on a dry track.
| 6. Autumnheat (1) J: Harry Coffey 55.5kg 2×450 T: Matt Cumani | |||
| Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 in a Bm78 at Caulfield on August 29 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Politely Dun carrying 55.5kg at $31. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 15 in a Bm78 at Caulfield on August 15 over 2000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Taka Speed with 55.5kg at $61. Easier here, possible improver. | |||
LUNAR FORCE (7) resumes for Robbie Griffiths and is no stranger to winning over this trip.
The gelding to Ole Kirl won on debut over the mile at Seymour earlier in February and wrapped up his maiden prep with some respectable efforts at Saturday grade over longer trips.
His two jump outs leading in have only been plain, but this is a decent drop back in class with the inside barrier affording Jamie Mott every opportunity to settle right back off the speed in the early stages.
| 7. Lunar Force (2) J: Jamie Mott 60.5kg 4268x T: Robbie Griffiths | |||
| He is resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 17 at Flemington 3yo Hcp May 16 over 2000m, 5 len behind Brave Danza with 54kg at $21. At his first start won by 0.5 len Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw February 20 over 1600m defeating Wonderdownunder with 58kg at $15. Market best guide. | |||
SUN DEVIL (4) is a talented four-year-old returning to the track for Danny O’Brien.
The son to Zousain strung together back to back wins to kick off his career across Kyneton and Sale last time in work, before being thrown in the deep end at Flemington down the straight where he was clearly a little out of his depth.
Carrying 60kg is a real query, but he’s jumped out well at Headquarters in two heats since and looks forward enough to give 1100m a real shake with good improvement still to come.
| 4. Sun Devil (7) J: Damian Lane 60kg 110x T: Danny O’brien | |||
| Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 15 at Flemington 3yo Hcp May 16 over 1200m, 12 len behind Wise Inlaw with 55.5kg at $31. On debut won by 1.75 len Kyneton Mdn-Sw March 13 over 1106m defeating Bluey Merchant carrying 59kg at $3.50. Has plenty of ability and can take this out. | |||