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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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] |
|
| 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
For more information on all horses gear for this meeting Click Here.
| Race 1 - 12:25PM Ladbrokes Switch Maiden Plate (2470 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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| No | Horse | Gear Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | SOBINE | Blinkers FIRST TIME |
| Race 2 - 1:00PM Neon Legal Maiden Plate (1547 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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| No | Horse | Gear Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | CARRY TRADE | Blinkers FIRST TIME |
| 6 | HIS LADY BAY (NZ) | Blinkers OFF FIRST TIME, Winkers FIRST TIME |
| 9 | MELBOURNE BOY | Gelded, Tongue Tie FIRST TIME |
| 14e | GOOD DE LUNE | Winkers FIRST TIME |
| Race 3 - 1:35PM Gary Coffee Maiden Plate (1147 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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| No | Horse | Gear Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BLUE CATCHU ![]() |
Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) FIRST TIME |
| 2 | CLASSIC SECRET ![]() |
Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) FIRST TIME, Lugging Bit FIRST TIME, Winkers FIRST TIME |
| 5 | JOOL OF THE BOOL | Barrier Blanket FIRST TIME, Stallion Chain FIRST TIME |
| 7 | NAFSIKA ![]() |
Tongue Tie FIRST TIME |
| 9 | OVER EXCITED | Concussion Plates (Front) FIRST TIME, Tongue Tie FIRST TIME |
| Race 4 - 2:10PM Prestige Jayco Maiden Plate (1347 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
|---|
| No | Horse | Gear Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DARK ROSEY | Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) FIRST TIME, Tongue Tie FIRST TIME |
| 4 | CIRCUS MOON (NZ) | Winkers FIRST TIME |
| 6 | EL CAMERO ![]() |
Tongue Tie FIRST TIME |
| 7 | ESCADEC ![]() |
Tongue Tie FIRST TIME |
| 9 | JEAN GEORGES (NZ) | Blinkers FIRST TIME, Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) FIRST TIME, Lugging Bit FIRST TIME |
| 10 | KING SNITZ | Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) FIRST TIME |
| 11 | SPIRIDON (NZ) | Lugging Bit FIRST TIME, Winkers FIRST TIME |
| 13e | CAJUN ![]() |
Cross-over Nose Band FIRST TIME |
| 16e | ABSENT | Blinkers OFF FIRST TIME |
| 17e | SWIFT STATEMENT | Blinkers OFF AGAIN, Winkers FIRST TIME |
| Race 5 - 2:45PM Centra Hotel 0 - 56 Handicap (1247 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
|---|
| No | Horse | Gear Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | SOOBOOMA | Blinkers OFF AGAIN, Tongue Tie OFF FIRST TIME, Winkers AGAIN |
| Race 6 - 3:20PM TMC Industries BM62 Handicap (1147 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
|---|
| No | Horse | Gear Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | INSAIN HARRY | Blinkers OFF FIRST TIME |
| 7 | ICED POPPY | Blinkers OFF FIRST TIME |
| 10 | EETEEDEE | Tongue Tie AGAIN |
| Race 7 - 3:55PM Connect Tel BM62 Handicap (1347 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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| No | Horse | Gear Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | KATSUMI OROCHI | Blinkers OFF FIRST TIME, Gelded |
| 4 | MAGNETIC CHESS | Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) OFF FIRST TIME |
| 10 | AURORA STORM (NZ) | Tongue Tie FIRST TIME |
| Race 8 - 4:35PM Nesbitt Constructions BM62 Handicap (1547 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
|---|
| No | Horse | Gear Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | TRANGOOJAHRAY | Cross-over Nose Band FIRST TIME |
| 11 | TREMAMORE | Cheekers OFF FIRST TIME, Tongue Tie AGAIN |
| 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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| No | Horse | Gear Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | OMNIC (NZ) | Nose Roll AGAIN |
| 5 | IS THAT ALL | Tongue Tie FIRST TIME |
















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