Racing Tips

Geelong Racing Tips: Wednesday, April 13th

Billy Bestford previews every race on the card at Geelong this Wednesday.

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Billy Bestford
12 April 2022

Wednesday racing in Victoria heads to Geelong for a solid eight race card.

The track is currently rated a good 4 with the rail in the true position the entire circuit.

Billy Bestford previews every race on the card. Find his best bet in Race 6.

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Race 1

Bet365 Odds Protector Mdn (1200m)
1:00pm (AEDT)

Race 1 Bet365 Odds Protector Mdn (1200m) 1:00pm (AEDT)
1. Body Bob (17) J: Mark Zahra (58kg) T: T Busuttin & N Young	5.5	5.5	5.4
2. Chiq Magnet (12) J: Neil Farley (58kg) T: Andrew Bobbin	61	61	51
3. Cold One (20) J: Declan Bates (58kg) T: C Vidotto & C Beasy	34	34	26
4. Nightsun (11) J: Damien Thornton (58kg) T: R Griffiths & M De Kock	21	21	18.2
5. Our Valley Star (10) J: Jason Benbow (58kg) T: P G Moody	10	10	9.6
6. Red Sun Sensation (5) J: Luke Nolen (58kg) T: P G Moody	15	15	12
7. Skyforger (1) J: Ms Jamie Kah (58kg) T: A & S Freedman	5	5	5.1
8. Soonali (18) J: Joe Bowditch (58kg) T: Andrew Bobbin	21	21	21.5
9. Tapa Capall (4) J: Michael Dee (58kg) T: D R Brideoake	5.5	5.5	6.9
10. The Negotiator (14) J: Jye Mcneil (58kg) T: C I Brown	21	21	16.6
11. Thermatic (19) J: Ms Carleen Hefel (58kg) T: J F Moloney	21	21	16.6
12. Diamond Model (7) J: Zac Spain (56kg) T: P Stokes	21	21	16.6
13. Queen Of Nations (9) J: Patrick Moloney (56kg) T: M Price & M Kent Jnr	5.5	5.5	5.7
14. Valiancy (13) J: Harry Coffey (56kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace	15	15	12
15. Queen Of Fire (2) J: Michael Poy (56kg) T: P Stokes	11	11	11.8
16. Nannu (3) J: Fred Kersley (58kg) T: Mark & Levi Kavanagh	21	21	17.8
17. Liberty Steps (8) J: Blaike Mcdougall (58kg) T: Ben & J D Hayes	4.4	4.4	5
18. Social Conscience (15) J: Jamie Mott (58kg) T: Craig Blackshaw	26	26	23.5
19. Gulf Of Lion (16) J: Jordan Childs (58kg) T: G Waterhouse & A Bott	4.4	4.4	4.95
20. Make It Happen (6) J: Robbie Downey (56kg) T: Ben & J D Hayes	51	51	38

Odds Last Updated: April 13, 2022, 1:04pm (AEDT)

All of this newcomers have shown decent ability at jump outs and trials so very little confidence to start the day.

(7) Skyforger has jumped out really well and I have no doubt Jamie Kah will be using the inside barrier to advantage in this big field. Sure to see every chance in run.

(17) Liberty Steps has the benefit of race day experience and was solid enough there in a decent race at Sandown. That backed up a good trial and he maps well dropping back to 1200m.

(15) Queen Of Fire looks the value and comes into this off a good jumpout win. Stokes horses generally fire fresh and looks to get a nice run today.

(13) Queen Of Nations has looked above average at her jumpouts and have no doubt that she will be winning a maiden soon.

No knock (19) Gulf Of Lion and (1) Body Bob who both look winning chances.

Tip: (7) Skyforger - $7.00 at Sportsbet

Betting Strategy: 0.5u WIN Skyforger

Race 2

Furphy Mdn Plate (1100m)
1:35pm (AEDT)

Race 2 Furphy Mdn Plate (1100m) 1:35pm (AEDT)
1. Delivery Man (8) J: Luke Nolen (59.5kg) T: Ms R Kelly	31	31	24.5
2. Hoff To Sea (1) J: Neil Farley (59.5kg) T: Ms M Lawson	13	13	12.8
3. Barclay's Bank (3) J: Patrick Moloney (59kg) T: R Griffiths & M De Kock	6	6	6.1
4. Marwari (9) J: Jordan Childs (59kg) T: J F Moloney	31	31	24.5
5. Shines (2) J: Jye Mcneil (59kg) T: M, W & J Hawkes	1.65	1.55	1.66
6. Songaa (7) J: Mark Zahra (59kg) T: M Price & M Kent Jnr	3.3	3.4	3.05
7. Night Of Mayhem (4) J: Ms Samantha Noble (57.5kg) T: S G Noble	61	61	59
8. Heritage Dance (5) J: Lewis German (57kg) T: R K Beecroft
9. Juice Box (6) J: Ms Carleen Hefel (57kg) T: Ms R Kelly	201	151	141

Odds Last Updated: April 13, 2022, 1:40pm (AEDT)

(5) Shines has looked super impressive at the jump outs and I think she can kick her career off with a comfortable win here in a weak maiden. She’s shown good speed in her recent work and should map comfortably forward today from a low draw and be tough to run down.

No doubt that (6) Songaa looks a danger and is another who debut after some nice trial work. Think he will be winning a race soon enough.

(3) Barclays Bank is close to a win, stringing together three placings across his last four starts. He’s been gelded for this prep and has really improved in last two runs.

Tip: (5) Shines - $1.72 at BoomBet

Betting Strategy: No Bet

Race 3

Apco Service Stations Mdn (1400m)
2:10pm (AEDT)

Race 3 Apco Service Stations Mdn (1400m) 2:10pm (AEDT)
1. Dun Warrior (4) J: Ms Jamie Kah (58kg) T: M Price & M Kent Jnr	1.65	1.6	1.66
2. Enuff He Said (8) J: Billy Egan (58kg) T: Patrick Payne	4.2	4.2	4.1
3. Fumblerooski (7) J: Ms Alexandra Bryan (58kg) T: K & K Keys	126	101	97
4. Kurolation (3) J: Damian Lane (58kg) T: G Eurell	5.5	4.8	5.2
5. Sheer Class (1) J: Luke Nolen (58kg) T: Ben & J D Hayes	16	21	14.2
6. Takhi Kahn (5) J: Blaike Mcdougall (58kg) T: Andrew Noblet	81	81	63
7. Dustland Fairytale (6) J: Jarrod Fry (56kg) T: L Smith	8.5	9.5	8.7
8. Hazardous Joy (2) J: Declan Bates (56kg) T: Andrew Noblet	41	41	33
9. Snow Star (9) J: Patrick Moloney (56kg) T: Jarrod Robinson

Odds Last Updated: April 13, 2022, 2:10pm (AEDT)

(1) Dun Warrior should have won on debut and it was a sick watch if you were on him that day. He had no room whatsoever at crucial stages and only got clear when it was all over. He exploded once the gaps opened and still almost won! Will come on from that and expect Kah to give him every chance today from barrier 4. His trial work was very good leading into that debut.

(4) Kurolation is ready to win after two good runs to start his career. He’s hard fit now 3rd up and looks the main danger to the favourite.

(2) Enuff He Said ran well having first start for new stable behind an impressive winner. Sure to take improvement out of that and the winner there has since won well again.

Tip: (1) Dun Warrior - $1.66 at BoomBet

Betting Strategy: No Bet

Race 4

Bellarine Peninsula Tbred Mdn (1500m)
2:45pm (AEDT)

Race 4 Bellarine Peninsula Tbred Mdn (1500m) 2:45pm (AEDT)
1. Headcount (4) J: Brett Prebble (59.5kg) T: Caroline Jennings	6.5	7	5.9
2. Magicain (3) J: Ms Mikaela Lawrence (59.5kg) T: M W Greig	101	101	101
3. Springvale Road (8) J: Declan Bates (59.5kg) T: L Smith	5.5	5	4.95
4. Vale Street (9) J: Jamie Mott (59.5kg) T: Craig Blackshaw	6.5	6.5	6.6
5. And She Was (1) J: Craig Newitt (57.5kg) T: K & K Keys	4.6	5	4.6
6. Danish Lane (5) J: Damien Thornton (57.5kg) T: A & S Freedman	6.5	7	5.9
7. Reckless Moon (2) J: Ms Tahlia Hope (57.5kg) T: Mitchell Freedman	3.1	3	3.25
8. Social Studies (6) J: Zac Spain (57.5kg) T: Jamie Edwards
9. Think French (7) J: Ms Celine Gaudray (57.5kg) T: Logan Mcgill	20	20	20.5

Odds Last Updated: April 13, 2022, 2:50pm (AEDT)

(5) And She Was is much better suited with a run under the belt and out to 1500m now. She draws well in barrier 1 and I think she will take some catching with that first up run in the legs now.

(7) Reckless Moon is super genuine and has been racing very well without winning of late. Once again gets a good chance to break through today.

(1) Headcount comes out of a strong maiden with a couple of subsequent winners and looks fit and ready to win 3rd up. Prebble sticks for the ride again today.

(3) Springvale Road is the new blood and the market has liked him early.

Tip: (5) And She Was - $5.00 at TAB

Betting Strategy: 0.5u WIN And She Was

Race 5

Ultima Hotel Hcp (C1) (1500m)
3:20pm (AEDT)

Race 5 Ultima Hotel Hcp (C1) (1500m) 3:20pm (AEDT)
1. Angel (1) J: Blaike Mcdougall (62kg) T: Ben & J D Hayes	3	3.1	3.15
2. Hard Questions (2) J: Jarrod Fry (58.5kg) T: L Smith	6.5	7	6.1
3. Kaliuwaa Falls (6) J: Jye Mcneil (58.5kg) T: Mitchell Freedman	4	4	4.05
4. Redsong (8) J: Damian Lane (58kg) T: G Eurell	17	16	14.8
5. Bring The Stars (5) J: John Allen (57.5kg) T: R Griffiths & M De Kock	13	14	11.8
6. Exalted Crown (3) J: Declan Bates (57.5kg) T: C R Chandler	6	6	5.7
7. Come On Eileen (4) J: Jordan Childs (56.5kg) T: Matthew Cumani	9	9	8.7
8. Serenaur (7) J: Mitchell Aitken (56.5kg) T: Brent Stanley	10	10	10.2

Odds Last Updated: April 13, 2022, 3:25pm (AEDT)

(3) Kaliuwaa Falls bolted in here last start to break his maiden and loved the blinkers applied there. Think he is ready to go on with it now and there was plenty to like about that win.

(1) Angel won a recent jumpout by a big space and showed good speed in doing so. His work before that wasn’t as impressive however and he looks short enough having his Australian debut.

(5) Bring The Stars looks over the odds considering some of the races he ran well in last prep. He’s had a little freshen up and can be a big improver back to a midweek C1.

Tip: (3) Kaliuwaa Falls - $4.00 at TopSport

Value: (5) Bring The Stars - $14 at PlayUp

Betting Strategy: 1u WIN Kaliuwaa Falls, 0.5u WIN Bring The Stars

Race 6

Geelong Homes (Bm64) (1100m)
3:55pm (AEDT)

Race 6 Geelong Homes (Bm64) (1100m) 3:55pm (AEDT)
1. Judestar (5) J: Jack Hill (60.5kg) T: Ms W Kelly	17	16	15.4
2. I Am Ready (4) J: Craig Newitt (60kg) T: Lloyd Kennewell	4.4	4.2	4.45
3. Bob's Relish (2) J: Ms Celine Gaudray (59kg) T: D R Brideoake	26	26	20.5
4. Making Contact (1) J: Patrick Moloney (58.5kg) T: M Price & M Kent Jnr	5.5	5.5	5.6
5. Miss Balvenie (6) J: Blaike Mcdougall (58.5kg) T: Tom Dabernig
6. Miss Melbourne (3) J: Ms Jamie Kah (58.5kg) T: D T O'brien	2.9	2.7	2.65
7. Romany Rocks (7) J: Harry Coffey (58.5kg) T: Symon Wilde	3.6	3.9	3.95
8. Yosemite (8) J: Mark Zahra (58.5kg) T: R Griffiths & M De Kock	10	11	8.8

Odds Last Updated: April 13, 2022, 4:00pm (AEDT)

I think (7) Romany Rocks can sprint well enough fresh to win this. She showed plenty of talent in her debut prep and had no luck in a strong race behind Espiona at Flemington when last seen on the track. Recent jump outs have been really strong and I think she is ready to go to a new level now.

(6) Miss Melbourne has kicked off her career well, with a win and two placings. She missed the kick last start at MV but found the line well enough. She’s been freshened for this and will be given every chance by Kah.

(4) Making Contact is still very lightly raced and stable have taken their time with her. She can win.

Tip: (7) Romany Rocks - $3.95 at BoomBet

Betting Strategy: 1.5u WIN Romany Rocks

Race 7

Taxi Network Geelong (Bm64) (1300m)
4:30pm (AEDT)

Race 7 Taxi Network Geelong (Bm64) (1300m) 4:30pm (AEDT)
1. Moscow Red (13) J: Ms Mikaela Lawrence (61kg) T: Henry Dwyer	81	81	81
2. Stonefield (11) J: Robbie Downey (59.5kg) T: L & T Corstens	17	17	15
3. Knock Knock (1) J: Declan Bates (59kg) T: L Smith	19	19	16.8
4. Richter (3) J: Ms Tahlia Hope (59kg) T: Lee & Shannon Hope
5. Smiling Amos (4) J: John Allen (59kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace	3.5	3.5	3.55
6. Villaden (8) J: Damien Thornton (59kg) T: C J Waller	5	5.5	5.1
7. Arktika Klasse (16) J: Billy Egan (58.5kg) T: Steven Pateman
8. Heroic Chief (10) J: Fred Kersley (58.5kg) T: Mark & Levi Kavanagh	7.5	7.5	7.3
9. Litermont (9) J: Ms Jamie Kah (58.5kg) T: A & S Freedman	6	6.5	6.3
10. Sachem (2) J: Mark Zahra (58.5kg) T: M J Williams	4.8	4.6	5.1
11. Sly Corner (14) J: Jordan Childs (58.5kg) T: T Busuttin & N Young	16	16	14.2
12. Stelvio (5) J: Brett Prebble (58.5kg) T: Caroline Jennings
13. Trodaire (6) J: Zac Spain (58.5kg) T: Lloyd Kennewell	13	12	11.4
14. Silver Boots (7) J: Jack Hill (58kg) T: L & T Corstens	81	81	63
15. Lord Smedley (12) J: Craig Newitt (58kg) T: Carly Cook	126	101	131
16. Meltdown (15) J: Jye Mcneil (55.5kg) T: P Stokes

Odds Last Updated: April 13, 2022, 4:34pm (AEDT)

(9) Litermont is ready to peak now 4th up and comes out of a strong race last start. She crossed the line with Adele Armour there who bolted in on Saturday in town. She’s back in grade for this and looks over the odds for mine.

(5) Smiling Amos won on debut as a short price favourite and it was a solid enough performance. Sustained a long run to round the field up and I’m sure he will take a stack of improvement out of that.

(8) Heroic Chief will enjoy getting up in trip after savaging the line fresh. Another win looks close for him.

(6) Villaden won very well when fresh last prep on debut and form around him last prep is very strong.

Tip: (9) Litermont - $6.50 at TopSport

Betting Strategy: 1u WIN Litermont

Race 8

Times News Group (Bm64) (2400m)
5:05pm (AEDT)

Race 8 Times News Group (Bm64) (2400m) 5:05pm (AEDT)
1. Magnanimous Man (15) J: Ms Mikaela Lawrence (61.5kg) T: P F Ryan
2. Hey Happy (11) J: Michael Dee (60.5kg) T: Patrick Payne	5.5	5.5	5
3. Frankenstar (14) J: John Allen (60kg) T: Ms K Durden	7	7.5	7.6
4. Dancing Duck (12) J: Jordan Childs (59.5kg) T: Russell Osborne	15	15	16.2
5. Artillery Force (5) J: Arron Lynch (58.5kg) T: J Leek Jnr	9	9	9.1
6. Diamond Luke (4) J: Craig Newitt (58.5kg) T: Jamie Edwards	12	11	12.2
7. Gravistas (3) J: Declan Bates (58.5kg) T: M G Nolan	31	31	32
8. Paris Pike (8) J: Billy Egan (58.5kg) T: G Eurell	5.5	5	5
9. Diamond Back (13) J: Brett Prebble (57.5kg) T: C J Waller	12	13	10.4
10. Historic (7) J: Ms Tahlia Hope (57kg) T: Steven Pateman
11. Slickback Teddy (6) J: Blaike Mcdougall (57kg) T: Matthew Cumani	10	10	9.2
12. Young Hostess (9) J: Zac Spain (57kg) T: Jamie Edwards	13	12	11
13. Resolutions (1) J: Michael Poy (54kg) T: T W Mulder	34	34	35
14. Miss Charlee Lyn (10) J: Ms Alana Kelly (54kg) T: Ms K Dufty	5.5	4.8	5.6
15. Sassoon (2) J: Ms Carleen Hefel (54kg) T: Ms R Kelly	21	21	23.5

Odds Last Updated: April 13, 2022, 5:10pm (AEDT)

(3) Frankenstar was a pass mark fresh in a stronger race than this. Out to 2400m is much more his go and has been a winner 2nd up in the past. In a wide open race he looks to get a nice setup.

(8) Paris Pike is usually thereabouts in these sorts of races and will appreciate getting out to this trip. Doesn’t win out of turn though.

(5) Artillery Force has been racing well and is another who gets up to a trip he likes.

(2) Hey Happy is a winner at only run here at Geelong and has been kept fit with 3 runs this prep and two trials recently.

(9) Diamond Back next best.

Tip: (3) Frankenstar - $6.60 at BoomBet

Betting Strategy: No Bet

Billy Bestford

Billy has been an avid racing fan ever since he and a few mates started a punters club once they turned 18. Following the initial punters clubs, he was properly hooked after landing a nice collect on Admire Rakti in the 2014 Caulfield Cup and has had a soft spot for Japanese horses ever since. Is a massive fan of 'blinkers first time' and has been known to enjoy a 'Hail Mary' multi. Loves punting across metro Sydney and Melbourne every Saturday but isn't scared to venture West late in the day to find a Pikey special.