Geelong - Did You See... and other top stories.

• Geelong - Did You See...

  

  Michael Walker aboard Getemhel (Image: Racing Photos) The Nigel Blackiston-trained filly put itself in the Group 1 Thousand Guineas discussion, with a dominant maiden win over 1100m at Geelong on Wednesday. The daughter of Gio Ponti saluted by three-and-a-quarter lengths in what was her second career start, and first in Victoria. Blackiston trained the broodmare Tantrum (three wins), and while he poured cold water on Thousand Guineas talk, he was blown away by the performance of Getemhel. ..

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• Fromparis... to Geelong

  

  Fromparis Withlove (right) finishes third in Thoroughbred Club Cup at Caulfield in April (Image: Racing Photos) The journey towards the Spring Carnival continues for several prospects on Wednesday, including that of Fromparis Withlove. The Leon and Troy Corstens-trained filly is looking to break her maiden at her fourth start, in the bet365 3yo Fillies Maiden Plate (1100m) at Geelong. Racing.com's Sam Doran is documenting the Smart Missile filly's journey to the spring, with connections ey..

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• Deane Lester's Premium Picks - Geelong

  Look At Me Now (Image: Racing Photos) Race 6 No.9 - Look At Me Now Look At Me Now is enjoying a strong campaign and looks the one to beat when she contests the Benchmark 64 Handicap (2200m). The Darren Weir-trained mare has recorded a win and three placings from her past four starts, including a last-start second behind Fine Embers over 2100m at Echuca on August 7. She is building a solid record in this distance range and appears well placed to record her third career win. WATCH:..

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• Bail breacher may be in Geelong

  

  Bail breacher may be in Geelong Rebecca McDonald / 17 August 2016 Police are asking for public help as they try to find a man wanted for failing to answer bail. Two warrants have been issued for 50-year-old James Joseph Foley. He is also wanted in relation to alleged assault offences. Police believe Foley may be in the Geelong or Warrnambool areas. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or visit the website, www.crimestoppersvic.com.au. You may also like....

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