Geelong Racing Tips for Friday, June 19th 2026

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 Big Bets Copy Maiden (1250m)

#8 – Somersault @ $2.50

Graeme Begg lines up Somersault, who showed enough consistency last preparation to warrant attention.

The three-year-old filly owns three placings from five starts, including a second placing at her only attempt at Geelong.

She could hit the ground running as the betting favourite.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 2. (13:30) The Man Walk Geelong Maiden (1125m)

#4 – Gold Chalice @ $6.50

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Looking to make a winning debut is Gold Chalice, who won a recent jumpout at Cranbourne, which is a good form guide.

The Mark Walker-trained colt by Snitzel is bred to be better than average and having Craig Williams in the saddle is a bonus.

After opening at $10, his odds have firmed considerably.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (14:00) Geelong Financial Group Maiden (1425m)

#1 – De Ascot @ $6.50

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De Ascot is an omen runner this week, and he could make a winning debut for the Price/Kent stable.

The three-year-old son of D’argento comes off a trial fourth at Sandown, and this is a good starting point for him.

He gets all favours off the inside draw, so include him in picks.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (14:30) The Man Walk Torquay Maiden (1425m)

#2 – Aqua Storm @ $3.30

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Aqua Storm owns three placings from three starts, and it won’t take the five-year-old long to break through.

The Shane Jackson-trained son of Territories placed at Pakenham, Mornington, and Swan Hill, so the form stacks up well for racing at Geelong.

He opened as the favourite before drifting, so punters get better odds now.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 5. (15:00) RMBL Investments Rising Stars BM62 (1425m)

#11 – Arizona Luck @ $5.50

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Arizona Luck has been around the mark without posting a win or placing this preparation, and she is worth sticking with.

The Symon Wilde-trained filly should be fitter with those runs under her belt, and getting 3kg off her back with Holly Durnan riding helps.

Money should come for her, so take the each-way odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 6. (15:30) The Abbottswood Motor Inn BM66 (2440m)

#8 – Omamori @ $5.50

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We’re taking the each-way odds for Omamori, who has steadily improved with every run this preparation.

The four-year-old son of Dundeel ran second at Moe last start in heavy conditions, and he’s yet to run worse than third on a heavy track.

Conditions suit, so take the current odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 7. (16:00) Strength in Community BM62 (1733m)

#1 – Champagne Jenni @ $5.50

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Champagne Jenni will need to contend with a big weight, but she is good enough to beat this field.

The Shane Jackson-trained mare has three wins from 13 starts, including a win at Cranbourne fresh up last preparation.

It’s an even field, so she is worth backing on an each-way basis.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 8. (16:30) Right Mate Handicap (1225m)

#3 – Prestar @ $3.80

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Prestar was beaten when second fresh up, but the three-year-old lost no admirers with that performance.

The son of Zoustar ran second at Caulfield behind Blankfield, and although beaten, he didn’t have much peace in the run.

The inside draw could be all he needs to score an overdue win.

Stake: 1.5 Units

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Daryl Curnow

After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

Daryl's tips have been featured on various websites around the world before joining the GoBet team. When he's not working, Daryl tries to avoid making bogeys on the golf course.