04:05 geelong Wednesday 1st April 2026

HOUDINI (1) knuckled down strongly to get within 0. 8 lengths of the winner in second last start over 1m2f at Pakenham. Backmarker who keeps coming. One of the leading chances. DIAMOND GUST (3) was safely held when eighth last time out over 1m at Caulfield, beaten 5. 5 lengths after being prominent at the bend. That followed a win at Sale at the previous outing. Perfectly placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. LARIO (4) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 4. 5 lengths when fourth over 1m1f at Sandown-Hillside three weeks ago after being in the firing line on the corner. Finds a more suitable contest and can find winning form. REVOLVER (5) made late ground and finished third last time over 1m1/2f at Warrnambool, beaten 3 lengths. In the right race and is sure to prove hard to beat.