Geelong Racing Tips for Friday, August 14th 2026

First race in 10h 14m

We have expert betting tips for racing at Geelong on Friday, which includes eight races at the quality meeting.

Punters get good value odds for the Victorian meeting, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.

Race 1. (13:00) Ladbrokes Hosted Pots Maiden (2435m)

#3 - Knights Emperor @ $3.20

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Knights Emperor is getting close to breaking through after posting consecutive second placings, and this race is there for the taking.

The four-year-old son of De Gaulle ran second at Echuca last time out when getting grabbed on the line, and it was a tough effort.

Look for him to settle on the speed and kick strongly.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 2. (13:30) The Viatek and Fujifilm Cup Maiden (1425m)

#5 - Talkin' Stern @ $3.80

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Punters get each-way odds for Talkin’ Stern, who shouldn’t take much longer to break maidens.

The four-year-old son of Astern owns two placings from four starts, with the other two starts being fourths, and it’s solid enough form.

Barrier two is ideal, and having a strong rider in the saddle helps.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (14:00) Oasis Turf Maiden (1225m)

#6 - Keen Observer @ $2.35

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Looking to go one better than his debut is Keen Observer, who finished second at Moe in heavy conditions.

The three-year-old colt by Ole Kirk was only a nose behind the winner, and that’s the best form guide for this race.

We expect his odds to firm on race day, so include the $2.35 in horse racing picks.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 4. (14:30) Roderick Insurance Brokers Maiden (1225m)

#3 - Prestige Fantastic @ $11.00

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Punters get generous odds for Prestige Fantastic, who has a solid chance of making a winning debut.

The Mitchell Freedman-trained gelding wasn’t far away in a recent jumpout at Murtoa, and he’s bred to get through the wet conditions.

Look for him to be given time to find his feet before finishing off strongly.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 5. (15:00) McGrath Real Estate C1 (1325m)

#3 - Lyrics 'N' Song @ $3.40

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Mark Walker lines up Lyrics ‘N’ Song, who made a good start to her career with a win and three placings from four starts.

The four-year-old mare by Written Tycoon has been prepared with a trial placing at Caulfield, and she looks ready to go.

She’s a Kiwi-bred runner, being out of champion Melody Belle, so the breeding suggests she’ll handle the wet track.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 6. (15:30) D-Day Pest Control BM62 (2435m)

#6 - Wolfoffitroystreet@ $6.50

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Wolfoffitroystreet scored an overdue win last time out at Ballarat Synthetic, and we’re happy to keep backing him.

The four-year-old should be fitter with three runs under his belt this preparation, and although he’s no superstar, he’s good enough to beat this field.

The $6.50 odds are good enough to include as a value bet.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 7. (16:00) Prestige Jayco BM62 (1225m)

#5 - National Code @ $5.00

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National Code comes off three consecutive second placings, and she’s good enough to turn that form into winning form.

The five-year-old mare by Written Tycoon has yet to finish worse than third in two starts at Geelong, including a win, so the form checks out.

Barrier 14 isn’t ideal, but she might track wide in the wet ground and finish best.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 8. (16:30) Heads to Tails Horsewear BM62 (1730m)

#10 - Hotel Senshi @ $4.60

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Luke Oliver lines up Hotel Senshi, who won on debut at Wangaratta before adding placings at Sale and Bendigo.

The four-year-old son of Maurice didn’t fire at Caulfield last time out, but that came against a tough field, and this is much easier.

The each-way odds are generous enough to include in picks.

Stake: 1 Unit

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