RACING DETAIL

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1:55 PM- Rex Gorell Volkswagen Mdn Plate

Sun 22nd Mar, 2026 1:55 PM | Geelong | 1235m
Maiden, Apprentices Can Claim, Set Weight
Prize Of $32,000 : 1st $17,600, 2nd $5,760, 3rd $2,880, 4th $1,600, 5th $960, 6th $640, 7th $640, 8th $640, 9th $640, 10th $640
No Horse Name Barrier

1. Better Shape Up

Barrier: 9
Jockey:
Trainer: Archie Alexander
Weight: 59.5kg
Sire: Toronado
Dam: I Am
Bio: 4yo Brown Gelding
Location: Ballarat
Comments
Freshened after resuming from a break. Had all before him at turn and went home tamely at Ballarat at first run off a long break. Strips fitter second run back. Needs the breaks this time.
Win: 0%
Place: 14%
CAREER
7: 0-1-0
PRIZE MONEY
$8,890.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$1,270.00
BEST HCP RATING
LAST 10
87x8028x8
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
4: 0-0-0
SOFT
1: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
2: 0-1-0
1ST UP
3: 0-0-0
2ND UP
2: 0-0-0
3RD UP
1: 0-1-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
7: 0-1-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
1: 0-0-0
Previous Race
8-9 Nk4.4L , Ballarat, 22/02/2026 1000M, Good , Race 3, Mdn Plate, $42,500.00 ($850.00), Jockey: Declan Bates, Bar: 4 , 59.5kg, 0:57.80 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-9
8-9 1.38.4L , BALLARAT SYNTHETIC, 27/06/2025 1000M, Synthetic , Race 3, 2yo+ Mdn Plate, $27,000.00 ($675.00), Jockey: Declan Bates, Bar: 8 , 59.5kg, 0:58.64 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-9
2-11 Sh Nk0.1L , BALLARAT SYNTHETIC, 13/06/2025 1000M, Synthetic , Race 1, 2yo+ Mdn Plate, $27,000.00 ($4,590.00), Jockey: Declan Bates, Bar: 5 , 59.5kg, 0:58.84 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5
10-10 1/27.8L , Geelong, 23/05/2025 1443M, Good , Race 2, 2yo+ Mdn Plate, $27,000.00 ($675.00), Jockey: Declan Bates, Bar: 10 , 59.5kg, 1:27.79 , , Settled-8 800-6 400-6
8-11 1.88.1L , Bendigo, 24/04/2025 1300M, Good , Race 4, 3yo+ Mdn, $27,000.00 ($675.00), Jockey: Zac Spain, Bar: 4 , 59kg, 1:17.03 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-11

2. Eire To The Jungle

Barrier: 7
Jockey: B Rawiller
Trainer: Toby Lake
Weight: 59.5kg
Sire: Jungle Ruler
Dam: Love You Sometime
Bio: 5yo Bay Gelding
Location: Bendigo
Comments
Resuming (45-weeks). Could give some cheek at odds fresh in this line-up.
Win: 0%
Place: 20%
CAREER
10: 0-1-1
PRIZE MONEY
$14,975.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$1,497.50
BEST HCP RATING
LAST 10
66243x486x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
8: 0-1-1
SOFT
2: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-0-0
2ND UP
3: 0-0-0
3RD UP
2: 0-1-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
10: 0-1-1
NIGHT
1: 0-0-0
WET
2: 0-0-0
Previous Race
8-9 Hd9L , Echuca, 16/02/2026 900M, Good , Race 10, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Lachlan King, Bar: 6 , 0kg, 0:52.10 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
6-9 Ns4.8L , Bendigo, 06/05/2025 1100M, Good , Race 2, 4yo+ Mdn Plate, $27,000.00 ($675.00), Jockey: Lachlan King, Bar: 9 , 59.5kg, 1:03.58 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-7
8-10 Hf Hd5L , Kerang, 19/04/2025 1400M, Good , Race 1, 3yo+ Mdn, $20,000.00 ($500.00), Jockey: Lachlan King, Bar: 2 , 59.5kg, 1:26.76 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-8
4-10 5.36.5L , Swan Hill, 04/04/2025 1200M, Good , Race 3, 3yo+ E&G Mdn Plate, $27,000.00 ($1,215.00), Jockey: Lachlan King, Bar: 9 , 59.5kg, 1:10.55 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-9
6-8 4.39.3L , Bendigo, 27/03/2025 800M, Good , Race 16, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Lachlan King, Bar: 8 , 0kg, 0:48.68 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

3. Paltrow

Barrier: 1
Jockey: Lachlan King
Trainer: Michael Jones
Weight: 59.5kg
Sire: Street Boss
Dam: Gwenneth
Bio: 5yo Chestnut Gelding
Location: Kyneton
Comments
First-up (29-weeks). Wasn't up to it in first two campaigns but benefitted by a good break. Rates a risky proposition.
Win: 0%
Place: 0%
CAREER
3: 0-0-0
PRIZE MONEY
$2,215.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$738.33
BEST HCP RATING
LAST 10
0x88x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
1: 0-0-0
SOFT
1: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
1: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 0-0-0
2ND UP
1: 0-0-0
3RD UP
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
3: 0-0-0
NIGHT
1: 0-0-0
WET
1: 0-0-0
Previous Race
2-8 Sh1/2Hd2L , Kilmore, 10/03/2026 1000M, Good , Race 11, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Lachlan King, Bar: 1 , 0kg, 0:59.50 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
8-8 19.9L , Racing.Com Park Syn, 29/08/2025 1400M, Synthetic , Race 3, 4yo+ Mdn, $45,000.00 ($900.00), Jockey: Jett Stanley, Bar: 8 , 59.5kg, 1:27.40 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-7
8-12 1.35.9L , Geelong, 08/08/2025 1200M, Soft , Race 2, 4yo+ Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 ($640.00), Jockey: R J Hurdle, Bar: 10 , 59.5kg, 1:12.30 , , Settled- 800- 400-
10-11 17.7L , Bendigo, 15/02/2025 1300M, Good , Race 3, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $27,000.00 ($675.00), Jockey: C J Parish, Bar: 10 , 59.5kg, 1:17.89 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-10

4. Dance The Foxtrot

Barrier: 10
Jockey: Logan McNeil
Trainer: Chris Calthorpe
Weight: 59kg
Sire: Foxwedge
Dam: Anna Pavnova
Bio: 3yo Bay Gelding
Location: Geelong
Comments
Two country runs to date ordinary. Trained on track but not as well drawn this time. The penny hasn't dropped.
Win: 0%
Place: 0%
CAREER
2: 0-0-0
PRIZE MONEY
$850.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$425.00
BEST HCP RATING
LAST 10
09
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
2: 0-0-0
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
1: 0-0-0
2ND UP
1: 0-0-0
3RD UP
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
2: 0-0-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
0: 0-0-0
Previous Race
9-10 3.515.2L , Warrnambool, 09/03/2026 1400M, Good , Race 5, 3yo Mdn, $42,500.00 ($850.00), Jockey: R J Hurdle, Bar: 4 , 58kg, 1:23.62 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-9
12-13 Sh Nk9.5L , Ballarat, 14/02/2026 1000M, Good , Race 3, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 (), Jockey: E J Walsh, Bar: 10 , 59kg, 0:56.68 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-11
5-5 2.38.8L , Colac, 19/06/2025 1000M, Heavy , Race 4, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: W Gordon, Bar: 1 , 0kg, 1:03.90 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

5. Fiveminutewarning

Barrier: 4
Jockey: W Egan
Trainer: Patrick & Michelle Payne
Weight: 59kg
Sire: Time Test
Dam: Lady Muskwa
Bio: 3yo Brown Gelding
Location: Plumpton
Comments
Trials (4:1-1-0). Signalled was ready to go now with latest 1000m trial win at Kilmore. Benefit of decent alley. W Egan on from trials.
Win: 0%
Place: 0%
CAREER
0: 0-0-0
PRIZE MONEY
$0.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$0.00
BEST HCP RATING
LAST 10
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
0: 0-0-0
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
0: 0-0-0
2ND UP
0: 0-0-0
3RD UP
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
0: 0-0-0
Previous Race
1-7 2L , Kilmore, 10/03/2026 1000M, Good , Race 12, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: W Egan, Bar: 3 , 0kg, 0:59.91 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
2-9 1.31.5L , Ballarat, 23/02/2026 900M, Soft , Race 10, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: W Egan, Bar: 2 , 0kg, 0:52.99 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
4-9 Hf Hd1.6L , Caulfield Heath, 11/12/2025 1000M, Good , Race 5, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: W Gordon, Bar: 7 , 0kg, 0:58.24 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
5-7 24.1L , Horsham, 20/05/2025 800M, Good , Race 6, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: H Coffey, Bar: 7 , 0kg, 0:49.20 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

6. Holding Captive

Barrier: 3
Jockey: John Allen
Trainer: C Maher
Weight: 59kg
Sire: Zousain
Dam: Hold For Ransom
Bio: 3yo Bay Gelding
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Trials (1:1-0-0). Indicated ability and readiness with an impressive trial win at Caulfield Heath. Drawn well for first assignment. Market watch advised.
Win: 0%
Place: 0%
CAREER
0: 0-0-0
PRIZE MONEY
$0.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$0.00
BEST HCP RATING
LAST 10
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
0: 0-0-0
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
0: 0-0-0
2ND UP
0: 0-0-0
3RD UP
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
0: 0-0-0
Previous Race
1-6 1L , Caulfield Heath, 25/02/2026 1000M, Good , Race 7, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: M Zahra, Bar: 5 , 0kg, 1:01.38 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

7. Ole Royale

Barrier: 6
Jockey: Alana Kelly
Trainer: M, W & J Hawkes
Weight: 59kg
Sire: Ole Kirk
Dam: Serene Majesty
Bio: 3yo Bay Gelding
Location: Flemington
Comments
Wasn't all that far from the action on debut at Pakenham. First time back in a country Maiden. Form good enough for this.
Win: 0%
Place: 0%
CAREER
1: 0-0-0
PRIZE MONEY
$1,200.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$1,200.00
BEST HCP RATING
LAST 10
6
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
1: 0-0-0
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
1: 0-0-0
2ND UP
0: 0-0-0
3RD UP
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
1: 0-0-0
NIGHT
1: 0-0-0
WET
0: 0-0-0
Previous Race
6-11 13L , Racing.Com Park, 06/03/2026 1200M, Good , Race 2, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $60,000.00 ($1,200.00), Jockey: Jye McNeil, Bar: 9 , 59kg, 1:11.76 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-10

8. Soviet Strike

Barrier: 5
Jockey: R J Hurdle
Trainer: L Smith
Weight: 59kg
Sire: Russian Revolution
Dam: Rocket Of Ransom
Bio: 3yo Grey Gelding
Location: Geelong
Comments
On a quick back-up. Off pace and failed to make an impression at Yarra Glen at first run back. Will be fitter second-up. Each way prospect.
Win: 0%
Place: 0%
CAREER
4: 0-0-0
PRIZE MONEY
$5,060.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$1,265.00
BEST HCP RATING
LAST 10
458x5
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
2: 0-0-0
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
2: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
2: 0-0-0
2ND UP
1: 0-0-0
3RD UP
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
1: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
4: 0-0-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
2: 0-0-0
Previous Race
5-11 1.34.9L , Yarra Glen, 15/03/2026 1000M, Good , Race 2, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $55,000.00 ($1,650.00), Jockey: R J Hurdle, Bar: 1 , 59kg, 0:59.93 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4
8-9 Sh Nk6.5L , Kyneton, 05/11/2025 1203M, Heavy , Race 2, 3yo Mdn, $42,500.00 ($850.00), Jockey: J Webb, Bar: 7 , 58kg, 1:14.19 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3
5-10 1.82.6L , Yarra Glen, 25/10/2025 1009M, Good , Race 1, 3yo Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 ($960.00), Jockey: C Newitt, Bar: 3 , 58kg, 0:58.67 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-9
4-9 Nk1.5L , Warrnambool, 03/10/2025 1000M, Heavy , Race 5, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 ($1,600.00), Jockey: Fred W Kersley, Bar: 7 , 57kg, 1:02.10 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
4-10 13L , Colac, 23/09/2025 1000M, Soft , Race 9, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Fred W Kersley, Bar: 7 , 0kg, 1:02.00 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

9. Voronya

Barrier: 11
Jockey: L Currie
Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes
Weight: 59kg
Sire: Earthlight
Dam: Estee
Bio: 3yo Bay Gelding
Location: Flemington
Comments
Fresh. Okay at latest when settled back. Can challenge.
Win: 0%
Place: 0%
CAREER
2: 0-0-0
PRIZE MONEY
$2,260.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$1,130.00
BEST HCP RATING
LAST 10
65
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
2: 0-0-0
SOFT
0: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
1: 0-0-0
2ND UP
1: 0-0-0
3RD UP
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
2: 0-0-0
NIGHT
1: 0-0-0
WET
0: 0-0-0
Previous Race
5-9 Nk2.9L , Kilmore, 13/02/2026 1100M, Good , Race 3, 3yo Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 ($960.00), Jockey: B Rawiller, Bar: 3 , 58kg, 1:04.34 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-7
6-11 3.36.4L , Racing.Com Park, 29/01/2026 1200M, Good , Race 5, 3,4&5yo Mdn, $65,000.00 ($1,300.00), Jockey: D W Stackhouse, Bar: 3 , 58kg, 1:09.04 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-4

10. Miss Xtravaganza

Barrier: 2
Jockey: Bailey Kinninmont
Trainer: Rene Pompe
Weight: 57.5kg
Sire: Xtravagant
Dam: Extension
Bio: 5yo Bay Filly
Location: Geelong
Comments
Dropped out to last and never sighted at Colac at first run for new trainer. Tough assignment.
Win: 0%
Place: 50%
CAREER
12: 0-5-1
PRIZE MONEY
$29,220.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$2,435.00
BEST HCP RATING
LAST 10
x2625200x5
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
5: 0-2-0
SOFT
1: 0-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
6: 0-3-1
1ST UP
3: 0-1-0
2ND UP
2: 0-1-0
3RD UP
2: 0-2-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
1: 0-0-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
1: 0-0-0
Previous Race
5-8 111.5L , Colac, 01/03/2026 1000M, Soft , Race 1, Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 ($960.00), Jockey: R J Hurdle, Bar: 8 , 57.5kg, 1:00.22 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-8
11-11 Hf Nk11.2L , BALLARAT SYNTHETIC, 07/08/2025 1500M, Synthetic , Race 4, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 (), Jockey: John Allen, Bar: 8 , 57.5kg, 1:32.72 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-6
10-12 1.89.2L , BALLARAT SYNTHETIC, 15/07/2025 1500M, Synthetic , Race 3, 2yo+ Mdn Plate, $27,000.00 ($675.00), Jockey: Alana Kelly, Bar: 10 , 57.5kg, 1:31.73 , , Settled-9 800-10 400-9
2-8 3/45.5L , BALLARAT SYNTHETIC, 24/06/2025 1200M, Synthetic , Race 3, 2yo+ Mdn Plate, $27,000.00 ($4,590.00), Jockey: Alana Kelly, Bar: 4 , 57.5kg, 1:13.74 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-8
5-10 Hf Hd2L , Kerang, 19/04/2025 1400M, Good , Race 1, 3yo+ Mdn, $20,000.00 ($600.00), Jockey: J Duffy, Bar: 8 , 57.5kg, 1:26.76 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-4

11. Meleys

Barrier: 8
Jockey: Damian Lane
Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes
Weight: 57kg
Sire: Fierce Impact
Dam: Pilbara Sand
Bio: 3yo Bay Filly
Location: Pakenham 3
Comments
Resuming (23-weeks). Will have matured since her initial campaign. Warrants attention fresh in this affair.
Win: 0%
Place: 50%
CAREER
2: 0-1-0
PRIZE MONEY
$6,610.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$3,305.00
BEST HCP RATING
LAST 10
26x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
1: 0-0-0
SOFT
1: 0-1-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
1: 0-1-0
2ND UP
1: 0-0-0
3RD UP
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
2: 0-1-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
1: 0-1-0
Previous Race
6-11 14.5L , Sale, 08/10/2025 1427M, Good , Race 1, 3yo Mdn Plate, $42,500.00 ($850.00), Jockey: L Currie, Bar: 10 , 56kg, 1:26.07 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-10
2-12 3/40.1L , Echuca, 20/09/2025 1300M, Soft , Race 3, 3yo+ Mdn Plate, $32,000.00 ($5,760.00), Jockey: Brittany Button, Bar: 9 , 53kg, 1:20.67 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-9