Geelong Race 7

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Prize Money: $2,925

APTITUDE (4) boasts an excellent record and yet to miss the frame including one wins, the latest hitting the minor money when third (25.71) over 450m at Ballarat. Has the ability and looks a key chance this line-up. EXCITED TWITCH (7) was well fancied to win maiden two back then finished fifth last start (22.89) at this track over 400m. Returns to the scene of her maiden win. Can improve sharply here. PAW OLENA (2) missed the frame and safely held latest finishing 6th at Sandown following on from a win (25.67) at Ballarat the start prior. Some good form is emerging from her last run. Has ability and a bold showing is expected. BIG WATCH (6) can run a bold race on best form.

Distance: 460m
Class: Mixed 6/7
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

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Cruisin' Poppy (1) 2627737342
Trainer: Nicole Salna (GREATER GEELONG (C))
Prize Money: $5,030
Win / Place: 4.00% / 52%

2 yo WH/Black B

Sire: COSMIC RUMBLE (AUS)

Dam: SUPER MARLI (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 1-6-6

Track

10: 1-3-2

Trk/Dst

5: 1-2-1

Distance

5: 1-2-1

Season

6: 0-1-2

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

24: 1-6-6

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	6	7	8
STARTS	2	5	3	1	3	5	6
1st	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
2nd	0	1	1	0	1	1	2
3rd	2	0	0	0	1	1	2

Comments

Finished second last time (26.27) over 460m at this track. Has the inside draw this time. Top-three aspirations.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
2nd of 8	8/9/26	Geelong	460m	8	0:26.27	63.0 km/h	1.0L	$7.50	0:26.21	0:25.95	Bottom Up - Grade 7	$1,530	$320	10	1. Bun Vicky 2. Cruisin' Poppy 3. Recanted
4th of 8	29/8/26	Ballarat	450m	7	0:25.91	62.5 km/h	1.3L	$8.50	0:25.83	0:25.31	T3 RSTW	$1,530	$50	4	1. Maximum Ruby 2. Pyrenees Whisky 3. Just An Assassin
3rd of 8	25/8/26	Geelong	460m	8	0:26.23	63.1 km/h	1.0L	$14	0:26.16	0:25.89	Rank Limit - Restricted Win	$1,530	$160	4	1. Aston Moss 2. Starlet Bale 3. Cruisin' Poppy
7th of 8	21/8/26	Bendigo	425m	7	0:24.41	62.7 km/h	5.8L	$14	0:24.01	0:23.76	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	4	1. That Away 2. Black Warrior 3. Love Hurts
3rd of 6	17/8/26	Warrnambool	450m	6	0:25.72	63.0 km/h	3.2L	$7.00	0:25.50	0:25.34	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,530	$160	13	1. Hope Giblet 2. Atlas Legend 3. Cruisin' Poppy
7th of 8	4/8/26	Geelong	460m	8	0:26.57	62.3 km/h	7.6L	$12	0:26.04	0:26.04	Rank Limit - Restricted Win	$1,530	-	6	1. Aston Fixer 2. Gravy Train 3. Twenty Knots

Paw Olena (2) 2216
Trainer: Correy Grenfell (ANAKIE)
Prize Money: $2,990
Win / Place: 25% / 75%

1 yo Black B

Sire: ONE TIME ONLY (AUS)

Dam: ARIARNE BALE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 1-2-0

Track

1: 0-1-0

Season

4: 1-2-0

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

3: 1-2-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	0	0	0

Box History	4	7	8
STARTS	2	1	1
1st	0	1	0
2nd	1	0	1
3rd	0	0	0

Comments

Latest effort finished last on August 31 over 515m at Sandown behind Aston Tarzan beaten 14 lengths (30.93) in a Mix 6/7. Key chance on best form.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
6th of 6	31/8/26	Sandown	515m	4	0:30.93	59.9 km/h	14.3L	$11	0:29.93	0:29.49	MX 6/7	$3,340	-	5	1. Aston Tarzan 2. Biollante 3. Starlet Bale
1st of 6	26/8/26	Ballarat	450m	7	0:25.67	63.1 km/h	1.0L	$3.20	0:25.67	0:25.31	MDN	$2,930	$1,950	6	1. Paw Olena 2. Weblec Remmy 3. Aston Abrafo
2nd of 6	20/8/26	Warrnambool	390m	4	0:22.63	62.0 km/h	3.8L	$2.80	0:22.36	0:21.98	MDN	$2,540	$520	6	1. Reliable Motor 2. Paw Olena 3. Hello Sydney
2nd of 8	14/8/26	Geelong	400m	8	0:23.01	62.6 km/h	9.4L	$7.50	0:22.35	0:22.35	MDN	$2,540	$520	-	1. Melt Max 2. Paw Olena 3. Aston Abrafo

Sport Scout (3) 2123436253
Trainer: Ronald Mccullagh (GREATER GEELONG (C))
Prize Money: $7,440
Win / Place: 5.56% / 72%

2 yo Black D

Sire: JUNGLE DEUCE (AUS)

Dam: SUMMER SKYE (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 1-7-5

Track

3: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

3: 0-1-1

Distance

3: 0-1-1

Metro

8: 1-3-1

Country

10: 0-4-4

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	0	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
STARTS	4	6	1	1	1	2	3
1st	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
2nd	2	1	0	1	1	0	2
3rd	1	2	0	0	0	1	1

Comments

Finished third last start (30.38) over 525m at The Meadows. Has a low draw. Worth including.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
99th of 1	2/9/26	The Meadows	525m	1	N/A	-	-	$0.00			Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Sport Scout 2. 3.
3rd of 8	29/7/26	The Meadows	525m	1	0:30.38	62.2 km/h	0.7L	$6.00	0:30.33	0:29.91	MX 6/7	$3,340	$345	6	1. Full Bore Donny 2. Big Watch 3. Sport Scout
5th of 8	23/7/26	Warrnambool	450m	2	0:26.11	62.0 km/h	8.0L	$9.50	0:25.56	0:25.34	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	9	1. Hot Tub 2. Full Bore Donny 3. Paddy's Way
2nd of 6	14/7/26	Horsham	485m	1	0:27.97	62.4 km/h	5.0L	$4.40	0:27.62	0:27.52	RST WIN	$3,340	$690	11	1. Naringal Lad 2. Sport Scout 3. Westar Leo
6th of 7	3/7/26	Geelong	460m	2	0:26.42	62.7 km/h	12.8L	$17	0:25.54	0:25.54	MX 6/7 H	$2,930	-	11	1. Immobiliser 2. Vista Vampire 3. Aston Fixer
3rd of 8	22/6/26	Shepparton	450m	6	0:25.65	63.2 km/h	8.2L	$15	0:25.07	0:24.99	MX 6/7	$2,930	$300	5	1. Aston Missile 2. Spring Espresso 3. Sport Scout

Aptitude (4) 123
Trainer: Michelle Mallia (GREATER GEELONG (C))
Prize Money: $2,580
Win / Place: 33% / 100%

1 yo White/Black D

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: COMMON STEP (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

3: 1-1-1

Track

1: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Season

3: 1-1-1

Country

3: 1-1-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1st	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2nd	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3rd	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Comments

Has been in the minors the last two, the latest showing strong pace early but gathered in and finished a 3.5 lengths third over 450m Ballarat in 25.71. The form from his last run is stacking up nicely. Follow up.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 6	2/9/26	Ballarat	450m	1	0:25.71	63.0 km/h	3.5L	$2.50	0:25.47	0:25.15	RST WIN	$2,930	$300	7	1. Tin Lids 2. Irish Zoe 3. Aptitude
2nd of 6	26/8/26	Ballarat	450m	1	0:25.98	62.4 km/h	6.8L	$3.90	0:25.52	0:25.31	MX 6/7	$2,930	$600	5	1. Indy's Charm 2. Aptitude 3. Paw Kabuto
1st of 5	21/8/26	Geelong	460m	1	0:26.15	63.3 km/h	1.7L	$1.40	0:26.15	0:25.58	MDN	$2,540	$1,680	-	1. Aptitude 2. Big White Skier 3. Trimbole

Garnet Glow (5) 812766687x
Trainer: Angela Langton (ANAKIE)
Prize Money: $1,660
Win / Place: 11% / 22%

2 yo Black B

Sire: SUNSET SPITFIRE (AUS)

Dam: SUNTORY ROSE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 1-1-0

Track

5: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

3: 1-1-0

Distance

3: 1-1-0

Metro

3: 0-0-0

Country

6: 1-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	6
STARTS	5	2	2
1st	1	0	0
2nd	0	0	1
3rd	0	0	0

Comments

Has struggled to find form of late. Last raced when seventh over 410m at Horsham three-and-a-half months ago. Others have better credentials.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
7th of 7	26/5/26	Horsham	410m	1	0:23.96	61.6 km/h	13.3L	$101	0:23.05	0:22.70	SPEC H	$3,360	-	6	1. Cheeky Meeki 2. Aston Summit 3. Lektra Isa
8th of 8	20/5/26	Geelong	400m	1	0:23.39	61.6 km/h	12.0L	$18	0:22.55	0:22.13	RST WIN	$2,930	-	15	1. Cumulate 2. Poetic Star 3. Aston Fame
6th of 7	5/5/26	Geelong	460m	6	0:26.54	62.4 km/h	6.0L	$7.00	0:26.12	0:25.98	Rank Limit - Restricted Win	$1,530	-	6	1. Melvin Bale 2. Paw Norbert 3. Among Stars
6th of 7	29/4/26	The Meadows	525m	1	0:31.14	60.7 km/h	6.3L	$8.00	0:30.71	0:29.91	MX 6/7	$3,430	$30	7	1. Impress Carter 2. Black Raider 3. Edie Monsoon
6th of 6	22/4/26	The Meadows	525m	2	0:30.99	61.0 km/h	12.3L	$34	0:30.14	0:29.94	GR 7	$3,400	$30	21	1. Fabulous Alabama 2. Elora Dash 3. Indy Alex
7th of 7	1/4/26	The Meadows	525m	2	0:31.29	60.4 km/h	13.0L	$15	0:30.39	0:29.98	MX 6/7	$3,340	-	4	1. Flipper Paige 2. Little Rat 3. Arc Flash

Big Watch (6) 242342142f
Trainer: Andrea Chapple (MELTON (C))
Prize Money: $10,835
Win / Place: 9.09% / 54%

2 yo Black B

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: VAN EVIE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 2-8-2

Track

2: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-1-0

Distance

1: 0-1-0

Season

4: 1-1-0

Metro

20: 2-7-2

Country

2: 0-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	0	2	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6
STARTS	5	5	6	4	1	1
1st	0	1	0	0	1	0
2nd	3	3	1	1	0	0
3rd	0	0	1	1	0	0

Comments

Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors two back when second (29.84) over 515m at Sandown. Boxed out wide but is worth plenty of thought.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
- of 8	22/8/26	The Meadows	525m	6	0:37.13	50.9 km/h	99.0L	$21	0:30.20	0:29.78	MX 6/7 FIN	$9,060	-	5	1. Victory Barry 2. Elora Dash 3. Xara Navy
2nd of 5	17/8/26	Sandown	515m	4	0:29.84	62.1 km/h	6.3L	$1.90	0:29.41	0:29.41	GR 6	$3,340	$690	5	1. Atticus 2. Big Watch 3. Indian Star
4th of 7	12/8/26	The Meadows	525m	3	0:30.65	61.7 km/h	6.8L	$6.50	0:30.17	0:29.88	MX 6/7 H	$3,340	$75	7	1. Victory Barry 2. Stidham Nebraska 3. Elora Dash
1st of 6	5/8/26	The Meadows	525m	5	0:30.22	62.5 km/h	11.3L	$1.60	0:30.22	0:29.93	GR 7	$3,340	$2,230	7	1. Big Watch 2. Mighty Eagle 3. One More Dram
2nd of 8	29/7/26	The Meadows	525m	2	0:30.36	62.3 km/h	0.4L	$3.40	0:30.33	0:29.91	MX 6/7	$3,340	$690	16	1. Full Bore Donny 2. Big Watch 3. Sport Scout
4th of 7	13/7/26	Sandown	595m	4	0:34.77	61.6 km/h	10.8L	$11	0:34.02	0:34.02	RST WIN H	$3,940	$75	4	1. Bold Assail 2. Lakeview Ian 3. Flying Rogue

Excited Twitch (7) 15
Trainer: Brendan Pursell (LARA)
Prize Money: $1,680
Win / Place: 50% / 50%

1 yo BDL B

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: MORAINE SUZIE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 1-0-0

Track

2: 1-0-0

Season

2: 1-0-0

Country

2: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	0	0	0

Box History	2	7
STARTS	1	1
1st	0	1
2nd	0	0
3rd	0	0

Comments

Last start finished 5th on August 28 over 400m at this track behind My Mate Charlie beaten 6 lengths (22.89) in a Mix 6/7. Looks a strong winning hope.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
5th of 8	28/8/26	Geelong	400m	2	0:22.89	62.9 km/h	5.8L	$6.50	0:22.50	0:22.32	MX 6/7	$3,360	-	7	1. My Mate Charlie 2. Canya Kick It 3. Ego Bale
1st of 7	21/8/26	Geelong	400m	7	0:22.71	63.4 km/h	4.7L	$2.40	0:22.71	0:22.36	MDN	$2,540	$1,680	-	1. Excited Twitch 2. Drink Water 3. Golden Monelli

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Box

Ran

Avg. Speed

Margin

Win Time

BON

Class

Prize

Prize Won

Days

Result

5th of 8

28/8/26

Geelong

400m

0:22.89

62.9 km/h

5.8L

$6.50

0:22.50

0:22.32

MX 6/7

$3,360

1. My Mate Charlie

2. Canya Kick It

3. Ego Bale

1st of 7

21/8/26

Geelong

400m

0:22.71

63.4 km/h

4.7L

$2.40

0:22.71

0:22.36

MDN

$2,540

$1,680

1. Excited Twitch

2. Drink Water

3. Golden Monelli

Paw Kabuto (8) 7114736334
Trainer: Mark Delbridge (BALLIANG)
Prize Money: $5,720
Win / Place: 12% / 43%

1 yo Black B

Sire: JARICK BALE (AUS)

Dam: GRACIE BALE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 2-2-3

Track

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Season

6: 0-0-3

Country

16: 2-2-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	2	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	4	5	7	8
STARTS	3	2	5	4	1	1
1st	0	0	0	2	0	0
2nd	1	0	0	1	0	0
3rd	1	1	1	0	0	0

Comments

Could only manage fourth last time but placed two on end prior to that, the latest at double-figure odds when third (26.01) over 450m at Ballarat. Tough draw to overcome and looks tested this line up.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
4th of 6	2/9/26	Ballarat	450m	8	0:25.78	62.8 km/h	4.5L	$6.00	0:25.47	0:25.15	RST WIN	$2,930	$75	7	1. Tin Lids 2. Irish Zoe 3. Aptitude
3rd of 6	26/8/26	Ballarat	450m	2	0:26.01	62.3 km/h	7.0L	$7.50	0:25.52	0:25.31	MX 6/7	$2,930	$300	5	1. Indy's Charm 2. Aptitude 3. Paw Kabuto
3rd of 8	21/8/26	Ballarat	450m	4	0:25.89	62.6 km/h	2.6L	$4.20	0:25.71	0:25.40	MX 6/7	$2,930	$300	3	1. Cry Baby Giblet 2. Atlas Legend 3. Paw Kabuto
6th of 7	18/8/26	Horsham	410m	1	0:23.90	61.8 km/h	9.3L	$10	0:23.25	0:23.25	RST WIN	$2,930	-	6	1. Mepunga Willow 2. Paw Wonder 3. Christmas
3rd of 8	12/8/26	Ballarat	450m	1	0:25.83	62.7 km/h	8.0L	$11	0:25.27	0:25.27	MX 6/7	$2,930	$300	6	1. Little Amigo 2. Maximum Penalty 3. Paw Kabuto
7th of 7	6/8/26	Warrnambool	450m	4	0:26.38	61.4 km/h	8.8L	$4.80	0:25.76	0:25.49	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	7	1. Inga Noah 2. Paw Xhani 3. Paddy's Way

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