AU - Geelong - Race 8

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

6.1f

Class 1

Turf

GOOD 4

24.0K

VIEW

Verdict

JACKPOT PARK (2) could not have been more impressive at the first run for the new camp, winning dominantly as a warm favourite. Treated well at the barrier draw so no reason he can't back it up. WHISKEY JOE (1) is resuming from a five-month break after finishing fourth at this track and has been gelded. Fitter for placing in a recent Cranbourne trial. Rates a top chance here. SHE WON'T FOLD (7) finished just half a length from the winner in third when fresh from a break last start over 6f at Mornington after racing on the speed. Tackling a deeper field this time but she is worth serious consideration. JETSETTER JACK (5) lines up for the first time since June 10. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 5 ½f at this track. Can make his presence felt. NICKIBI (6) turned in a modest performance when fifth last start over 6 ½f at Bendigo, beaten 13 lengths after a good win on debut at Moe. Nicely placed to figure in the finish.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Second run back. First-up after six months favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, scored a big 3.5 len win in a Mdn-Sw at Kyneton on November 4 over 5 ½f on a soft track defeating Irish Eclipse carrying 131lbs at $2.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 in a Mdn-Sw at Bendigo on May 13 over 5 ½f, 2.25 len behind Path Of Heroes carrying 131lbs at $8.50. Leading contender. 1st Pick 2 Jackpot Park Jockey: Declan Bates Trainer: Michael & Luke Cerchi J: Declan Bates T: Michael & Luke Cerchi	109	-	-	-	40%	6/4
Analysis Second run back. First-up after six months favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, scored a big 3.5 len win in a Mdn-Sw at Kyneton on November 4 over 5 ½f on a soft track defeating Irish Eclipse carrying 131lbs at $2.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 in a Mdn-Sw at Bendigo on May 13 over 5 ½f, 2.25 len behind Path Of Heroes carrying 131lbs at $8.50. Leading contender.
1	Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 4th of 12 in a 0 - 66 at this track on June 19 over 6f, on rain affected going, 3.5 len behind Tori's Dee with 130lbs at $3.40. Won previous preparation first up favourite, won by a neck in a Mdn-Sw at Sale on October 26 2025 over 6f in soft going defeating Regeneration with 126lbs at $5.50. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Cranbourne on November 2. Expected to feature. 2nd Pick 1 Whiskey Joe Jockey: Jordan Childs Trainer: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr J: Jordan Childs T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr	155	-	-	-	35%	15/8
Analysis Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 4th of 12 in a 0 - 66 at this track on June 19 over 6f, on rain affected going, 3.5 len behind Tori's Dee with 130lbs at $3.40. Won previous preparation first up favourite, won by a neck in a Mdn-Sw at Sale on October 26 2025 over 6f in soft going defeating Regeneration with 126lbs at $5.50. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Cranbourne on November 2. Expected to feature.
7	Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 7 in a Cl1 at Mornington on October 22 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Cresta Crystal with 126lbs at $15. Previously second-up 5th of 10 in a 3yo F Bm64 at Sandown-Lakeside on June 3 over 6f, in the wet, 7 len behind Brilliant Horizon carrying 131lbs at $26. Looks hard to beat. 3rd Pick 7 She Won't Fold Jockey: Melea Castle Trainer: Rebecca Waymouth J: Melea Castle T: Rebecca Waymouth	155	-	-	-	4%	25/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 7 in a Cl1 at Mornington on October 22 over 6f, 0.5 len behind Cresta Crystal with 126lbs at $15. Previously second-up 5th of 10 in a 3yo F Bm64 at Sandown-Lakeside on June 3 over 6f, in the wet, 7 len behind Brilliant Horizon carrying 131lbs at $26. Looks hard to beat.

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