Please note that no further Track Condition Reports outside of the four Racing Victoria submission timeframes and deadlines outlined below are required to be submitted unless there is a change in Track Rating. If there is a change in Track Rating at any stage an additional report will be entered by the Victorian Club Track Managers.
For further information please contact the relevant racing club.
For further information please contact the relevant racing club.
| Item | Inspection Timeframe | Inspection Deadline for Track Rating to be Submitted | Non Submission Follow Up |
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| 1 | Day of nominations close | Prior to nominations closing by 10am |
By Racing Victoria Post 10am and prior to 12pm |
| 2 | Day before acceptances close [after nominations close] |
Prior to 2:50pm |
By Racing Victoria Post 3pm and prior to 4pm |
| 3 | Day of acceptances close [before acceptances close] |
Prior to 6:50am [where there has been significant weather conditions overnight resulting in a change in Track Rating since the prior day's report] |
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| 4 | Day before Race Day [after acceptances close] |
Prior to 2:50pm |
By Racing Victoria Post 3pm and prior to 4pm |
| 5 | Race Day [after acceptances close] |
Prior to 6:50am |
By Racing Australia Post 6:50am |
| 6 | Horse Arrival Times |
Country/Picnic - 1 hour Metro Midweek & Night Meetings, Jumps Races - 90 minutes Metro Saturday (9 races) - 2 hours Metro Saturday (10 races) - 90 minutes (Races 1 & 2), 2 hours (Races 3-10) *Notices regarding changes to arrival times will be sent to trainers when applicable |
Ladbrokes Geelong: Geelong Racing Club Friday, 28 August 2026
Meeting Type: Country (TAB MEETING)Rail Position: Out 8m 1700m - 800m, Out 11m Remainder
Dual Track Meeting: N
Track Type: Turf
Track Condition: Soft 7
Weather: Overcast
Penetrometer:
Track Information: Inspection 10:30AM 27/8; GOINGSTICK 9.5 PENETRATION 8.7 SHEAR 10.3. Better side soft 7. Outside 3m aerated from the 350 to the winning post
Dual Track Meeting: N
Track Type: Turf
Track Condition: Soft 7
Weather: Overcast
Penetrometer:
Track Information: Inspection 10:30AM 27/8; GOINGSTICK 9.5 PENETRATION 8.7 SHEAR 10.3. Better side soft 7. Outside 3m aerated from the 350 to the winning post
FinalFields Last Published: Thu 27-Aug-26 2:32PM AEST
Riders must be declared before: Wed 26-Aug-26 12:00PM AEST
Scratching close: Fri 28-Aug-26 7:30AM AEST
Riders must be declared before: Wed 26-Aug-26 12:00PM AEST
Scratching close: Fri 28-Aug-26 7:30AM AEST
| Race 1 - 12:25PM Ladbrokes Switch Maiden Plate (2470 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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Of $42,500.1st $23,375, 2nd $7,650, 3rd $3,825, 4th $2,125, 5th $1,275, 6th $850, 7th $850, 8th $850, 9th $850, 10th $850 Prize money contribution totalling 3.5% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution Maiden, Set Weights, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 7 Field Limit: 11 + 6 EM |
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
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| 1 | x486372347 | CLYDEBANK ROBBER | Susie Wells | Valentin Le Boeuf | 10 | 59.5kg | |||
| 2 | 04 | ECLECTIC | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Jamie Mott | 6 | 59.5kg | |||
| 3 | x034724242 | GAELIC KIWI | Lucinda Boyd | Damian Lane | 1 | 59.5kg | |||
| 4 | 52 | HEMI TWO BARRELL | Shane Jackson | Tom Madden | 5 | 59.5kg | |||
| 5 | 8x692 | SOBINE | Leon & Troy Corstens & Will Larkin | Lachlan King | 9 | 59.5kg | |||
| 6 | 646 | UP FOR A FLAG (NZ) | Amy McDonald | Damien Thornton | 3 | 59.5kg | |||
| 7 | 2685x04453 | DEVOTED TO YOU | William Morrissey | Declan Bates | 4 | 57.5kg | |||
| 8 | 9x0562 | EYE TRACKER | Shane Jackson | John Allen | 2 | 57.5kg | |||
| 9 | xL44455x05 | FAR FROM A CRY (NZ) | Troy Kilgower | Adam McCabe | 7 | 57.5kg | |||
| 10 | 8x720x8563 | HAYAI TSURU | Greg Hayes | Ms Carleen Hefel | 8 | 57.5kg |
| Race 2 - 1:00PM Neon Legal Maiden Plate (1547 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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Of $42,500.1st $23,375, 2nd $7,650, 3rd $3,825, 4th $2,125, 5th $1,275, 6th $850, 7th $850, 8th $850, 9th $850, 10th $850 Prize money contribution totalling 3.5% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution Maiden, Set Weights, Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 7 Field Limit: 11 + 6 EM |
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
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| 1 | 65x4 | DIESEL DESMOND | Mitchell Freedman | Damian Lane | 4 | 59.5kg | |||
| 2 | 30x353 | FOXTROT CHARLIE | Brett Scott | Dylan Dunn | 8 | 59.5kg | |||
| 3 | 62 | MARRON | Enver Jusufovic | Zac Spain | 14 | 59.5kg | |||
| 4 | 6 | MERTON BELLS | Dan O'Sullivan | Ms Alana Kelly | 11 | 59.5kg | |||
| 5 | L23x24 | CARRY TRADE | Liam Howley | Jason Maskiell | 13 | 57.5kg | |||
| 6 | 64x4875x64 | HIS LADY BAY (NZ) | Maddie Raymond & Patrick Bell | Daniel Stackhouse | 2 | 57.5kg | |||
| 7 | 33 | ROCKZINO (NZ) | Grahame Begg | Jordan Childs | 5 | 57.5kg | |||
| 8 | 03 | ARASHI FLASH | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Lachlan Neindorf | 6 | 57kg | |||
| 9 | 3x | MELBOURNE BOY | Ciaron Maher | Jabez Johnstone (a1.5/50kg) | 9 | 57kg | |||
| 10 | PRESTIGE RICKY | Julius Sandhu | Jake Noonan (late alt) | 3 | 57kg | ||||
| 11 | 66x3 | RISING NINE TOP | Ciaron Maher | Declan Bates | 1 | 57kg | |||
| 12e | 8 | WOOKIE ONE | Michael Jones | Will Gordon | 12 | 59.5kg | |||
| 13e | 8x | ROUGH ACT | Rachael Frost | 10 | 59.5kg | ||||
| 14e | 6x0 | GOOD DE LUNE | Troy Kilgower | Adam McCabe | 7 | 57.5kg |
| Race 3 - 1:35PM Gary Coffee Maiden Plate (1147 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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Of $42,500.1st $23,375, 2nd $7,650, 3rd $3,825, 4th $2,125, 5th $1,275, 6th $850, 7th $850, 8th $850, 9th $850, 10th $850 Prize money contribution totalling 3.5% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution Maiden, Set Weights, Three-Years-Old, Fillies, Apprentices can claim. This race carries VOBIS Silver Bonuses of $20,000 for qualified horses. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 7 Field Limit: 11 + 6 EM |
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
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| 1 | BLUE CATCHU ![]() |
Tom Dabernig | Ms Linda Meech | 14 | 57kg | ||||
| 2 | CLASSIC SECRET ![]() |
Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Ben Allen | 5 | 57kg | ||||
| 3 | ELLA OF SPAIN | Shane Jackson | Harry Coffey | 10 | 57kg | ||||
| 4 | 422x | ICELADY | Ciaron Maher | Ethan Brown | 7 | 57kg | |||
| 5 | JOOL OF THE BOOL | Matthew Williams | Dean Yendall | 6 | 57kg | ||||
| 6 | LADY GHAIYYA ![]() |
Grahame Begg | Michael Dee | 1 | 57kg | ||||
| 7 | NAFSIKA ![]() |
Clinton McDonald | Ms Dakotah Keane (a1.5/51kg) | 3 | 57kg | ||||
| 8 | 2 | NOVAMIRA ![]() |
Chris Waller | Damian Lane | 12 | 57kg | |||
| 9 | OVER EXCITED | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Blake Shinn | 13 | 57kg | ||||
| 10 | 3x2 | PAIN AU CHOCOLAT (NZ) | Ciaron Maher | Jabez Johnstone (a1.5/50kg) | 8 | 57kg | |||
| 11 | ROSES FOR RITA | John Moloney | Daniel Stackhouse | 2 | 57kg | ||||
| 12e | 8x20x | EXPLOSIVE MAGIC ![]() |
Liam Howley | Ms Alana Kelly | 9 | 57kg | |||
| 13e | 4x23 | ARTISON | Grahame Begg | Jordan Childs | 4 | 57kg | |||
| 14e | 8x2 | ALABAMA DANCE ![]() |
Archie Alexander | Declan Bates | 11 | 57kg | |||
| 15e | 4 | EPPONNEE RAE ![]() |
Jason Warren | Zac Spain | 15 | 57kg |
| Race 4 - 2:10PM Prestige Jayco Maiden Plate (1347 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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Of $42,500.1st $23,375, 2nd $7,650, 3rd $3,825, 4th $2,125, 5th $1,275, 6th $850, 7th $850, 8th $850, 9th $850, 10th $850 Prize money contribution totalling 3.5% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution Maiden, Set Weights, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Apprentices can claim. This race carries VOBIS Gold Bonuses of $20,000 for qualified horses. This race carries VOBIS Platinum $30,000 in vouchers for qualified horses. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 7 Field Limit: 11 + 6 EM |
| Race 5 - 2:45PM Centra Hotel 0 - 56 Handicap (1247 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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Of $27,000.1st $14,850, 2nd $4,590, 3rd $2,160, 4th $1,215, 5th $810, 6th $675, 7th $675, 8th $675, 9th $675, 10th $675 Prize money contribution totalling 3.5% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution 0 - 56, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 7 Field Limit: 11 + 6 EM |
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
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| 1 | 839130x069 | RANAKYE | Julius Sandhu | Beau Mertens (late alt) | 5 | 59.5kg | 55 | ||
| 2 | 401x03477x | RIPPA BUDDY | Daryl Cannon | Ms Jackie Beriman | 7 | 59kg | 54 | ||
| 3 | 5087x76532 | THINK I’M DIVINE (NZ) | Kasey Besanko | Thomas Stockdale | 4 | 58.5kg | 53 | ||
| 4 | 3945128459 | I’M DYNAMITE | Susie Wells | Valentin Le Boeuf | 6 | 58kg | 52 | ||
| 5 | 35053474x0 | MORDIALLOC BEACH | Wendy Kelly | Ben Allen | 2 | 58kg | 56 | ||
| 6 | 18x232254x | SIMPLY SASSY | Matthew Williams | Dean Yendall | 10 | 58kg | 56 | ||
| 7 | 1865425x66 | ELLY DEE | Troy Kilgower | Mitchell Aitken | 9 | 57.5kg | 55 | ||
| 8 | 106868x958 | SOOBOOMA | Kasey Besanko | Jason Maskiell | 3 | 57kg | 57.5kg | 50 | |
| 9 | 3593x08838 | ALPINOVA | Brooke Verwey-Mitchell | Ms Melea Castle | 8 | 55.5kg | 51 | ||
| 10 | 052307x077 | ELLMAKNIFICO (NZ) | Brian McGrath | Nathan Punch | 1 | 55kg | 46 |
| Race 6 - 3:20PM TMC Industries BM62 Handicap (1147 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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Of $35,000.1st $19,250, 2nd $6,300, 3rd $3,150, 4th $1,750, 5th $1,050, 6th $700, 7th $700, 8th $700, 9th $700, 10th $700 Prize money contribution totalling 3.5% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution BenchMark 62, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 7 Field Limit: 11 + 6 EM |
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
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| 1 | x00x107x80 | RAVENCLAW | Harry Lafferty | Zac Moore (a3/55kg) | 2 | 65kg | 72 | ||
| 2 | 218197x313 | TALKIN’ ITALIAN | Josh Cartwright | Ms Nadia Daniels (a3/52kg) | 8 | 63.5kg | 69 | ||
| 3 | 33x131132x | INSAIN HARRY | Leon & Troy Corstens & Will Larkin | Ms Holly Durnan (a3/52kg) | 3 | 62kg | 66 | ||
| 4 | 1163x23529 | NORDIC STRIKE | Ciaron Maher | Jabez Johnstone (a1.5/50kg) | 7 | 61.5kg | 65 | ||
| 5 | 8x0x310651 | IMMORTAL TRIUMPH | Danielle Loos | Neil Farley | 10 | 60.5kg | 63 | ||
| 6 | 4x35315733 | DUEL VENTURE | Greg Eurell | Ben Allen | 6 | 60kg | 62 | ||
| 7 | 47231x103 | ICED POPPY | Ben Brisbourne | Lachlan King | 11 | 59kg | 64 | ||
| 8 | Px18x526 | LONSTAR | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Damien Thornton | 4 | 58.5kg | 59 | ||
| 9 | 71566940x3 | THUNDER PARK | Simon Gebert | Ms Shayleigh Ingelse (a3/52.5kg) | 1 | 58.5kg | 59 | ||
| 10 | 176x04x | EETEEDEE | Glen Thompson | Damian Lane | 5 | 58kg | 62 | ||
| 11 | 41 | VELLA LONGA | Greg Eurell | Thomas Stockdale | 9 | 57.5kg | 62 |
| Race 7 - 3:55PM Connect Tel BM62 Handicap (1347 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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Of $35,000.1st $19,250, 2nd $6,300, 3rd $3,150, 4th $1,750, 5th $1,050, 6th $700, 7th $700, 8th $700, 9th $700, 10th $700 Prize money contribution totalling 3.5% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution BenchMark 62, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 7 Field Limit: 11 + 6 EM |
| Race 8 - 4:35PM Nesbitt Constructions BM62 Handicap (1547 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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Of $35,000.1st $19,250, 2nd $6,300, 3rd $3,150, 4th $1,750, 5th $1,050, 6th $700, 7th $700, 8th $700, 9th $700, 10th $700 Prize money contribution totalling 3.5% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution BenchMark 62, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 7 Field Limit: 11 + 6 EM |
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
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| 1 | x9532x3392 | STAY HUMBLE | Ciaron Maher | Jabez Johnstone (a1.5/50kg) | 4 | 62.5kg | 67 | ||
| 2 | 862x108838 | OUR LONE STAR | Sean Mott | Brad Rawiller | 9 | 60.5kg | 63 | ||
| 3 | x116x4x474 | TRANGOOJAHRAY | Enver Jusufovic | Lachlan Neindorf | 7 | 60.5kg | 67 | ||
| 4 | x460x2022x | HOODYS HORSE | Trudy Cottier | Teo Nugent | 13 | 59kg | 60 | ||
| 5 | 146x79x1 | OCEAN BAY (NZ) | Gavin Bedggood | Daniel Stackhouse | 8 | 59kg | 64 | ||
| 6 | 1330x | SAKAKIBARA | Symon Wilde | Will Gordon | 6 | 58.5kg | 63 | ||
| 7 | 3x15 | ALIEN ANGEL (FR) | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Michael Dee | 2 | 58kg | 62 | ||
| 8 | 321248x68x | KASTUN STAR | Jason Warren | Zac Spain | 12 | 58kg | 58 | ||
| 9 | 2412156x50 | TRINITY’S D’ORO | Brian McGrath | Nathan Punch | 5 | 56.5kg | 59 | ||
| 10 | 4x92918x82 | MISLIGHT | Rachael Frost | Joe Bowditch | 11 | 56kg | 58 | ||
| 11 | x15760x600 | TREMAMORE | Samantha Jeffreys | Craig Newitt | 10 | 56kg | 58 | ||
| 12e | 0008x0x398 | PARTY AT ARTIE’S | Chris Calthorpe | 1 | 54kg | 45 | |||
| 13e | 7x3421 | DIAMOND EYE | Reece Goodwin | 3 | 57.5kg | 61 |
| Race 9 - 5:15PM Geelong Cup On Sale Now BM62 Handicap (1765 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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Of $35,000.1st $19,250, 2nd $6,300, 3rd $3,150, 4th $1,750, 5th $1,050, 6th $700, 7th $700, 8th $700, 9th $700, 10th $700 Prize money contribution totalling 3.5% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution BenchMark 62, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Soft 7 Field Limit: 11 + 6 EM |
















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