02:20 geelong Friday 1st May 2026

BALLISTIC ROMEO (2) started at 9/4 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth and beaten 6 lengths at Pakenham over 1m2f. Perfectly placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. FENESTELLA (8) was a new acquisition for the Shane Nichols & Hayden Black team last start when she made steady ground to run into third over 7f31yards at Sale at the first run back from a lay-off. Should be right in the mix again. AND I AM (1) was a long way back last start but hit the line well to finish seventh, beaten 3. 5 lengths, over 1m at Swan Hill. Solid top-three hope. BRUTUS JUNIUS (3) is a two-start maiden who resumed from a lay-off last start and was beaten 6 lengths when sixth over 6¾f at Donald. Definite top-three hope with plenty of improvement to come.