AU - Geelong - Race 8

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

52.2K

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Verdict

KEEP YOUR COOL (3) comes here second up off a solid return at Mornington in similar company, just held up at a crucial stage when working home into fourth. Would have preferred this to be 7f but she'll strip fitter and her best form last campaign goes close. CELSIUS STAR (1) just found one better first up in the Apache Cat Classic at Cranbourne which is strong form. Fitter for that and gets every hope up on the speed. RUE DE ROYALE (4) didn't fire on the heavy track at Flemington first up. Have to forgive that, he can bounce back from an ideal gate. IMMORTAL STAR (5) can run well fresh as can EVERAIN (8) who boasts a strong winning record.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Second-up. First-up after 11 months 4th of 10 in a Bm84 at Mornington on September 26 over 6f, slow going 2 len behind Piastri carrying 128lbs at $5. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 in a Bm84 at Caulfield on June 28 2025 over 6f, slow going long-neck behind Zou Sensation carrying 119lbs at $5. Fitter and looks a strong winning hope. 1st Pick 3 Keep Your Cool Jockey: Jabez Johnstone Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Jabez Johnstone T: Ciaron Maher	158	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after 11 months 4th of 10 in a Bm84 at Mornington on September 26 over 6f, slow going 2 len behind Piastri carrying 128lbs at $5. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 in a Bm84 at Caulfield on June 28 2025 over 6f, slow going long-neck behind Zou Sensation carrying 119lbs at $5. Fitter and looks a strong winning hope.
1	Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 12 in a Hcp at Cranbourne on October 9 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Ndola carrying 122lbs at $9. Previously second-up ran second last of 8 in a Bm100 at Caulfield on September 20 2025 over 5 ½f, 4 len behind Tiger Shark carrying 118lbs at $41. Fitter and looks hard to beat. 2nd Pick 1 Celsius Star Jockey: Sam Kennedy Trainer: Shawn Mathrick J: Sam Kennedy T: Shawn Mathrick	188	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 12 in a Hcp at Cranbourne on October 9 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Ndola carrying 122lbs at $9. Previously second-up ran second last of 8 in a Bm100 at Caulfield on September 20 2025 over 5 ½f, 4 len behind Tiger Shark carrying 118lbs at $41. Fitter and looks hard to beat.
4	Second run back. First-up after five months 10th of 13 in a Bm78 at Flemington on October 3 over 6f, on a wet track, 12 len behind Hankee Alpha carrying 133lbs at $26. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 in a Bm74 at Caulfield Heath on December 20 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Celsius Star with 131lbs at $2.80. Can do much better on firmer ground here. 3rd Pick 4 Rue De Royale Jockey: Harry Coffey Trainer: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy J: Harry Coffey T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy	155	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months 10th of 13 in a Bm78 at Flemington on October 3 over 6f, on a wet track, 12 len behind Hankee Alpha carrying 133lbs at $26. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 in a Bm74 at Caulfield Heath on December 20 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Celsius Star with 131lbs at $2.80. Can do much better on firmer ground here.

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Two or more horses finishing so close at the wire, that they were unable to be separated on a photo finish and deemed to have tied.

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