05:30 ballarat Friday 3rd April 2026

GEEGEES MISTRUTH (7) tackled city class latest when seventh in the G1 Newmarket Handicap at Flemington, finishing 2. 75 lengths from the winner. Will appreciate a drop in grade. Likely to feature. VERDOUX (14) did well to score at Flemington two runs ago. Fair effort last time out when in the firing line on the bend before finishing second over 6f at Caulfield, beaten a nose. Meets some better types this time but this looks well within his grasp. OAK HILL (2) dug deep to win by a neck two runs back in the G2 Rubiton Stakes at Caulfield then finished 11th over 5½f in the G1 Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield last time. Will find this easier. Damian Lane is back on and has a solid record on the five-year-old, including five wins. Should be involved in the finish. DON'T HOPE DO (9) showed good early speed and raced on the pace last start before fading to finish fourth, beaten 1. 75 lengths, over 5½f in the G3 Maurice McCarten Stakes at Rosehill. Among the chances.