Geelong (VIC)
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
R1
6h0m
Betfocus Pace
1609m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:04pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 37. PBD/L5$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$4,000
 
 
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R1
7 - ZU HOFFEN
  • 7 Zu Hoffen (FR6)
  • D: Jason Hackett
  • T: G B Donaldson
  • 4-7-9-6-x-4-5-0-0-4
7.0 7.0 6.25
$7.00 $7.00 - - $7.00 $6.25
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Typically difficult low-grade event to start the night here, but I really think QUICK DECISION (9) is poised to run well second start back from a break. She pulled hard first-up at Hamilton on Sunday in a stronger race on paper than this and was in crowded room going to the line while only being beaten 4.3m. She was badly held up and should have won the start before that back at Ararat on October 27. Gets a nice draw to run well. There’s stacks of other winning chances and it will likely come down to luck in running, but ZU HOFFEN (7) showed electric speed to lead last time out at Melton and the fence is always a huge advantage here at Geelong, while KARDESLER (6), FREAK OUT (8) and GOZO MAJOR (12) head the other leading contenders. BACK: QUICK DECISION (9) – 1 unit (each-way)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
3-0-0-0
TRACK
4-0-0-0
DISTANCE
3-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
10-0-0-0
LAST SEASON
1-0-0-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
5%
WIN S/RATE
20%
PLACE S/RATE
40-2-2-4
CAREER
$23,368
PRIZE MONEY
1720 - 1730
WIN RANGE
14
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 40-2-2-4 5% 20% 9
Distance 4-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 33-2-2-4 6% 24% 4
Track 3-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 3-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 1-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Last Season 10-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:57.9MS 7
Distance Best MR 1:57.9MS 7
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Jason Hackett
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
G B Donaldson
Trained at: Bullengarook
Owners: G B (Bruce) Donaldson
Breeder(s): D R Perrot, P J Corbett
Colours: Emerald Green & White Checks, White Sleeves, Black & Emerald Green Armbands
Age/Sex: 6 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Tintin in America NZ - Weliveinhope (Live or Die USA)
National Rating: NR37
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added: Boots - Bell, Blinkers - Pull Up
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
4 of 9 15
MELTON (Good) 02/01/2026, 1720m, NR up to 39. 1:58.9 (58.7, 29.6)
Finished 4/9 btn 3.3m, $4000, Jason Hackett (Fr7), $14.00
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st RIVER PATROL NZ (Fr3)
2nd RIDDLEMETHIS (Sr2) 1.3m
3rd NORTHERN TERROR (Sr1) HD
10 of 11 8
KILMORE (Good) 18/12/2025, 2180m, NR 36 to 41. 1:59.1 (61.5, 31.1)
Finished 10/11 btn 46.6m, $4000, Michael Bellman (Fr7), $101.00
gate speed, outside leader throughout, outside leader at bell, Gave ground over concluding stages
1st PRECIOUS BELLE NZ (Fr3)
2nd FAVOURITEHIGHLIGHT (Fr4) 1.7m
3rd HOME AND DRY NZ (Sr4) SHFHD
11 of 12 31
MELTON (Good) 10/12/2025, 1720m, NR 37 to 42. 1:55.8 (58.3, 28.5)
Finished 11/12 btn 51.8m, $4000, Michael Bellman (Fr2), $18.00
gate speed, 3 back on pegs at bell, inconvenienced
1st ADMIRALOFTHEFLEET (Fr5)
2nd HOME AND DRY NZ (Sr5) 3.5m
3rd TOO THE MAX (Fr6) 7.9m
5 of 10 13
ST.ARND (Good) 09/11/2025, 1740m, NR up to 42. 1:59.9 (58.9, 30.2)
Finished 5/10 btn 7.3m, $7000, Jason Hackett (Sr2), $21.00
1 out 2 back at bell, driver fined whip action
1st STAR RULER NZ (Fr5)
2nd ITTAKESLUV (Fr2) 1.7m
3rd ICANMOTOR (Fr6) 4.4m
4 of 8 157
ARARAT (Good) 27/10/2025, 1790m, NR up to 42. 2:01.3 (59.3, 29.0)
Finished 4/8 btn 3.3m, $4000, Jason Hackett (Sr1), $51.00
3 back on pegs at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st LILSTREPO (Fr5)
2nd ICANMOTOR (Fr6) 2.7m
3rd MONSIEUR FLAMEL (Fr3) HFHD
6 of 8 15
MELTON (Good) 23/05/2025, 1720m, NR up to 42. 1:58.3 (60.2, 30.8)
Finished 6/8 btn 10.0m, $4000, Jason Hackett (Fr6), $21.00
out of position at start, driver cautioned score up, restrained after start, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st DOT BALL (Sr1)
2nd MY LUCKY ROCK (Fr1) SHFHD
3rd MICTON MOUSE (Fr4) 1.1m
9 of 9 48
BALARAT (Good) 08/05/2025, 1710m, NR 40 to 45. 1:56.2 (58.6, 30.4)
Finished 9/9 btn 34.2m, $6000, Nicholas O'Connor (Fr4), $51.00
gate speed, led, pulled hard, leader at bell, Gave ground over concluding stages
1st LITTLEBLABBAMOUTH (Fr7)
2nd AVEIRO (Fr2) HD
3rd PISTOL QUEEN (Fr1) 6.2m
7 of 12 7
GEELONG (Good) 21/03/2025, 1609m, NR up to 49. 1:58.6 (59.5, 30.0)
Finished 7/12 btn 12.7m, $4000, John Caldow (Sr4), $10.00
1 out 5 back at bell
1st MY DARLING DANCER (Sr2)
2nd ETIZ AMODEL (Sr3) 1.6m
3rd REALLY SMARTIE (Sr5) 1.2m
4 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 14/03/2025, 1720m, NR 37 to 42. 1:58.7 (60.1, 30.0)
Finished 4/9 btn 2.1m, $4000, Kerryn Manning (Sr2), $10.00
1 out 3 back at bell
1st HOME AND DRY NZ (Sr1)
2nd JAY BEE (Fr4) 1.1m
3rd ETIZ AMODEL (Fr7) HD
9 of 9 N/A
GEELONG (Good) 07/03/2025, 1609m, NR 40 to 45. 1:59.5 (57.5, 28.4)
Finished 9/9 btn 12.5m, $4000, Kerryn Manning (Fr7), $71.00
restrained after start, 1 out 5 back at bell, pulled hard, held up early
1st ALCATRAZ GIRL (Fr4)
2nd MY JUSTICE (Fr1) HD
3rd TINSEL TIARA (Fr6) 3.6m
...
LAST WIN
1 of 8 N/A
BTHURST (Good) 06/01/2023, 1730m, NR up to 45. 1:57.9 (56.7, 28.2)
Finished 1/8 $6936, Nathan Turnbull (Fr8), $3.20
post race blood test, 3 wide early, worked forward, led, swabbed, 800 metres, leader at bell
1st ZU HOFFEN (Fr8)
2nd ELLEN SHANNON (Fr6) 3.4m
3rd TIZA NEW DAY (Fr5) 13.5m