Free Horse Racing Tips & Best Bets for Geelong 4/1/2025

Bellinger is absolutely flying right now, with two straight wins, including a strong performance at Caulfield last start where he overcame traffic to hit the line hard. The 2kg claim makes him even more appealing, and the race map sets up perfectly for him to sit just behind a likely hot speed. He’s got the turn of foot to put them away late, and this distance suits him down to the ground.

Been consistent this prep and comes into this race off a solid effort at Pakenham, where he didn’t get clear running but still worked home well. The 1400m trip suits, and he should get a nice cart into the race behind a genuine early tempo. He’s well-weighted and should be in the perfect position to strike turning for home. Definitely one to follow.

Gets the right setup here, stepping out to 1400m after some solid efforts over shorter trips. She’s already shown she can run on strongly when given clear air, and the wider draw could actually help her stay out of trouble early. If she gets into her rhythm, she’ll be rattling home late in what looks to be an even race.

Holymanz is the class horse of this field, with strong performances in tougher races this prep, including a solid third in a Group 3 last start. He’ll appreciate the step back in grade and has the tactical speed to position himself perfectly just behind the leaders. With a track and distance win already to his name, he’s primed to take this out and should prove too strong for his rivals.