Geelong (VIC)
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9
R6
8h30m
Evolution Lodge Trot
2100m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 8:33pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 50. PBD/NR/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$6,000
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R6
1 - HAPPY ESCAPE
  • 1 Happy Escape (FR1)
  • D: John Meade
  • T: J F Meade
  • 1-4-0-7-7-0-0-2-2-2
6.0 6.0 5.0 4.2 4.33
$6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $5.00 $4.20 $4.33
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Incredibly difficult race given every single runner has broken up at least once in their last five starts, and on more occasions for most. That said, BAR TAB (8) is perhaps the horse with the most scope here and brings winning form to the table from NYE. There, he produced a big finale to beat Piesridingshotgun and before that ran very well in a $20,000 race behind Dance Fighter. HAPPY ESCAPE (1) looks ready to break through after three-straight runner-up placings. Last weekend, he led and ran a brave second with a huge gap back to third. BEAUTIFUL SUNRISE (3) made a mistake first-up but has good ability, SILENT REVERIE (5) might have the gate speed to cross and give a good sight, NOBLE COUNT (9) is often thereabouts, while a faultless display from SPIRITED LASS (10) or SCAR (6) could see them win.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
2-0-0-0
TRACK
4-0-1-0
DISTANCE
1-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
21-1-6-1
LAST SEASON
1-0-1-0
THIS SEASON
2/10
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
3%
WIN S/RATE
31%
PLACE S/RATE
29-1-7-1
CAREER
$13,780
PRIZE MONEY
2200
WIN RANGE
5
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 29-1-7-1 3% 31% 7
Distance 4-0-1-0 0% 25% 2
Dist Range 25-1-7-1 4% 36% 6
Track 2-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 1-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 1-0-1-0 0% 100% 2
Last Season 21-1-6-1 5% 38% 4
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR2:02.0MS 7
Distance Best MR TR2:02.0MS 3
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
John Meade
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J F Meade
Trained at: Cudgee
Owners: J F Meade, M B Meade
Breeder(s): J F Meade, M B Meade
Colours: Dark Blue, Red V, Yellow Sleeves
Age/Sex: 5 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Volstead USA - Wee Sun Lass NZ (Sundon USA)
National Rating: NR37
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
2 of 7 13
HAMILTN (Fast) 11/01/2026, 2160m, No NR. 2:00.1 (58.8, 29.6)
Finished 2/7 btn 7.0m, $6000, John Meade (FT Fr2), $3.00
worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st CRUSHER CLYDE NZ (30 Fr3)
2nd HAPPY ESCAPE (FT Fr2) 7.0m
3rd SONARMI JOH (30 Fr2) 39.3m
2 of 12 7
CHARLTN (Good) 29/12/2025, 2100m, NR up to 45. 2:00.9 (59.3, 29.5)
Finished 2/12 btn HD, $4000, John Meade (Sr4), $41.00
1 out 1 back at bell
1st OOPZEE DAIZEE (Fr6)
2nd HAPPY ESCAPE (Sr4) HD
3rd GIGGLE WATER (Fr5) 2.1m
2 of 8 7
TERANG (Good) 22/12/2025, 2180m, No NR. 2:05.2 (58.0, 29.6)
Finished 2/8 btn 14.4m, $6000, John Meade (FT Fr3), $14.00
outside leader last mile, outside leader at bell
1st KEAYANG GYPSY (20 Fr1)
2nd HAPPY ESCAPE (FT Fr3) 14.4m
3rd MAORIS RETURN (10 Fr1) 1.1m
10 of 10 7
MARYBRO (Good) 15/12/2025, 2190m, No NR. 2:02.7 (58.4, 29.2)
Finished 10/10 btn 122.7m, $6000, John Meade (10 Fr1), $41.00
broke after start, out of draw standing starts, trailed field, tailed off at bell
1st FROSTY GIRL NZ (30 Fr1)
2nd HES THEMIGHTYSPIN (20 Fr4) 7.7m
3rd ATABOY CHARLIE (20 Fr1) 6.0m
10 of 11 10
CHARLTN (Good) 08/12/2025, 2100m, NR up to 45. 2:00.4 (59.1, 29.2)
Finished 10/11 btn 186.1m, $4000, John Meade (Sr3), $61.00
broke in score up, out of position at start, continue ODM, trailed field, tailed off at bell
1st KYVALLEY JETSTREAM NZ (Sr2)
2nd LADY SUSPICIOUS (Fr7) HFHD
3rd DONA AMALIA (Fr6) 6.0m
7 of 10 15
MELTON (Rain Affected) 28/11/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:59.2 (59.3, 29.4)
Finished 7/10 btn 34.8m, $15000, John Meade (Fr7), $81.00
restrained early stages, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st QUIRKY CHARACTER (Sr1)
2nd REMUS PHOENIX (Fr6) 1.2m
3rd DISTANT SUN (Fr4) 2.4m
7 of 11 13
KILMORE (Good) 13/11/2025, 2180m, No NR. 2:02.6 (59.1, 29.5)
Finished 7/11 btn 28.5m, $10000, John Meade (Sr4), $151.00
trainers request continue ODM, tightened, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st HILLTOP HUGH (Fr1)
2nd KYVALLEY MAVEN (Fr2) 5.2m
3rd HEZA GUN (Fr5) SHFHD
11 of 12 5
MARYBRO (Good) 31/10/2025, 2190m, 0-1 WIN 2:03.9 (59.2, 29.8)
Finished 11/12 btn 34.7m, $6000, John Meade (Sr4), $11.00
outside leader last mile, outside leader at bell, broke
1st WIND CHASER (Sr1)
2nd HODY MOKE (Sr2) NK
3rd TOUGH MATE (Sr5) 2.8m
4 of 10 10
MARYBRO (Rain Affected) 26/10/2025, 2190m, 0-1 WIN 2:02.3 (59.4, 30.7)
Finished 4/10 btn 8.5m, $6000, John Meade (Sr3), $14.00
broke after start, continue ODM, 1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st ALDEBARAN SUSANNE (Sr1)
2nd LILLYS TIGER (Fr4) HFNK
3rd HOLD THAT MAGIC (Sr2) SHFHD
1 of 7 N/A
BALARAT (Good) 16/10/2025, 2200m, MAIDEN 2:02.0 (59.3, 29.3)
Finished 1/7 $6000, John Meade (Sr1), $4.20
broke in score up, out of position at start, continue ODM, Race stopped & rerun, vets examination before race, sulky contacted, outside leader throughout, outside leader at bell
1st HAPPY ESCAPE (Sr1)
2nd RASENGAN (Fr3) 26.1m
3rd EQUAL AND OPPOSITE (Fr1) 34.1m