Shortest win price
Sergeant Major (7)
4.20
The Programmed Ararat Bowl is an open handicap for three-year-olds and up over 1300 metres at Ararat on a Good 4 track in fine conditions at 4:50 pm AEDT. Rue De Royale is shortest in the market, with Sergeant Major next and Celsius Star third. Princess Que and Miss Mahjong follow, then Black Storm. The lead is split among Celsius Star, Black Storm, and Stonecoat, while Rue De Royale and Princess Que sit onpace from barriers 8 and 1 respectively.
Rue De Royale carries the favourite's tag as a Rating 100 runner trained by T & C Mcevoy. Her recent Geelong effort saw her on pace but unable to close off as second-up over 1200 metres. The step to 1300 metres suits her profile. However, the McEvoy stable is currently underperforming the market by 55 per cent in recent form, a headwind worth noting. Celsius Star at 1300 metres represents the case against the favourite—Jack Hill has ridden at 23 per cent above market expectation in his last 100 rides, and Shawn Mathrick's runners are performing well too. Celsius Star led home the Group 3 field at Flemington last start but was found flat-footed late. This is a drop in class, and the form line through Geelong suggests he belongs. His Rating 90 and recent second-up record of one win from six suggest he can strike.
Sergeant Major begins from barrier 4 after 20 weeks away and tends to race well first-up without the wins to show for it. His Rating 94 and midfield speed map give him room to improve. Princess Que's hot jockey-trainer pairing—Teodore Nugent and Simon Zahra outperforming market expectations by 57 per cent—stands out from barrier 1, and she rated 79 holds place claims. Miss Mahjong mapped well at this track, showing the fastest finishing sectionals last start and outperforming market expectations by 25 per cent in her position. The value case tilts toward Celsius Star at shorter odds than Rue De Royale's current mark.
Shortest win price
Sergeant Major (7)
4.20
Most career wins
Celsius Star
10-9-11 from 59 starts
Back left · leaders right
Backmarker
Midfield
Offpace
Onpace
Leader
Precious Charm · Negative
Cold J/T Combo
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Tuff Tu Mus · Negative
Gave ground LS
Faded towards the finish last time out
Celsius Star · Positive
Rider SR
Jockey recent POT is 24% better than Career Avg.
Black Storm · Positive
Jockey ROI
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 64% in Last 100 Rides
Career
29: 9-1-0
Rating · IRD
81
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
6: 3-0-0
Second-up
4: 2-0-0
Third-up
4: 2-0-0
Fourth-up
4: 1-0-0
Track Geelong
1: 1-0-0
Track Warrnambool
7: 3-1-0
Track Casterton
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2350m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
5: 3-0-0
Going Good
14: 5-0-0
Going Heavy
3: 1-0-0
Going Soft
12: 3-1-0
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 40% POT in L100 Runners
Needs To Imp
Negative
Finished towards the tail last start
2nd Up S/R
Positive
Has won 2 from 4 when second up
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Imprv Needed
Negative
Would need to lift here to feature
Weight Rise
Negative
Carrying 4kg more than LS
AAP
Dropped out to last and never sighted at Flemington off spell. This much easier.
ILB
Backs up quickly. Odds of $201.00 and mediocre display when 15th last start at Flemington but goes down in grade. Hoping that the added weight won't hurt. Watch for a sign in the market.
RP
Towards the rear of 16 at Flemington back down to 5½f last month in a Group 3; a proven winner with a career wins-runs record of 9-29; one to consider now down in grade and should be sharper for her recent return to action.
RSIS
On a short back up. Started 200/1 and clearly outclassed when 15th last start at Flemington but up against a less competitive field. Rising in weight.
Career
16: 7-2-0
Rating · IRD
80
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
4: 1-1-0
Second-up
3: 1-0-0
Third-up
2: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Gold Coast
1: 0-0-0
Track Sunshine Coast
1: 0-1-0
Track Randwick
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1815m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1600m
3: 1-0-0
Going Good
8: 4-2-0
Going Soft
8: 3-0-0
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Back in Dist
Negative
Dropping back to a less suitable distance range
Fresh
Positive
Freshened up. Had a break of 42-60 days
Blinkers Off
Positive
Blinkers coming off this start
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Ex Ben, Will & Jd Hayes in Victoria. Rider found a forward spot at Hillside but he put in a very lacklustre finish over longer assignment. Easier race.
ILB
Odds of $31.00 and gave away some ground when 12th last start at Sandown and dropping in distance. Racing for a new trainer. Appears tested in this event.
RP
Finished towards the rear of 13 over 1m at Sandown (handicap) two months ago; admirable career strike-rate (seven from 16 to date); runs for a new stable here; has strong claims.
RSIS
Started at 30/1 and weakened to finish 12th last time at Sandown and will be down in distance. First start for a new trainer.
Career
59: 10-9-11
Rating · IRD
90
Speed map
Leader
First-up
7: 0-3-0
Second-up
6: 1-2-0
Third-up
6: 1-0-1
Fourth-up
5: 1-0-0
Track Pakenham
3: 1-1-0
Track Cranbourne
6: 0-2-3
Track Wangaratta
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1217m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1440m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
2: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
4: 0-0-1
Going Soft
12: 5-2-1
Going Synthetic
1: 0-1-0
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 24% better than Career Avg.
Key Rider
Positive
Jack Hill 23% above market expected in L100 Rides
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -39% POT in their L100 Races
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Weight Rise
Negative
Carrying 4kg more than LS
AAP
Went close at Geelong 21 Oct. Sent forward but flat-footed when things got serious at Flemington. This an easier assignment.
ILB
On a quick back up. Folded up in the straight when 13th last start at Flemington but up against weaker rivals. Has shown early pace in races to date. Can measure up against these.
RP
Finished 13th, beaten a fair way in a Group 3 at Flemington a week ago; he can be competitive at this level; rates a likely contender judged on finishing second two starts back and had excuses last time (hampered).
RSIS
On a short turnaround. Faded to finish 13th last run at Flemington but dropping in class. Will be positive in the run early. Has run into the money reqularly recently. Forward showing expected.
Career
27: 6-10-1
Rating · IRD
95
Speed map
Leader
First-up
3: 2-1-0
Second-up
2: 0-1-0
Third-up
2: 1-1-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Swan Hill
2: 0-1-0
Track Tatura
1: 1-0-0
Track Werribee
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1700m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1350m
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
21: 4-10-1
Going Soft
6: 2-0-0
Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 64% in Last 100 Rides
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 7%
Jockey Booking
Positive
Luke Cartwright 56% above market expected in L100 Rides
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 36%
Form 3rd Up
Positive
Has won 1 from 2 when third up
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Weight Drop
Positive
Drops 4kg from LS run
AAP
Led, gave away final stages at Bendigo. Can show early speed.
ILB
Faded away when 4th last run at Bendigo and dropping weight. Should come to hand quickly. Definite contender.
RP
Career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 6-27); creditable effort to finish fourth, beaten 2½l over 7f at Bendigo (handicap) last month.
RSIS
Lost ground when 4th last run at Bendigo and gets some weight relief. Has early pace and positions nicely. Very capable of taking this out.
Career
29: 3-8-4
Rating · IRD
100
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
6: 0-1-1
Second-up
5: 1-1-0
Third-up
4: 1-1-2
Fourth-up
4: 0-1-1
Track Swan Hill
1: 0-0-0
Track Sandown
1: 0-1-0
Track Flemington
9: 1-3-1
Distance 1100m
4: 0-2-1
Distance 1200m
14: 2-2-1
Distance 1300m
2: 1-1-0
Going Good
24: 3-7-3
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
4: 0-1-1
Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 10%
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 55%
Trainer Form
Negative
Stable out of form, losing 63% Profit on Turnover
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
On pace but conceded late at Geelong when second-up. Can go forward.
ILB
Started $7.50 and tailed off to finish 6th last start at Geelong. Expected to rebound and gets a reduction in weight. Shows good early pace. Will be in the finish.
RP
Not far behind Celsius Star when sixth over 6f at Geelong (handicap) two weeks ago.
RSIS
Started 13/2 and didn't threaten when 6th last run at Geelong. Should improve here and goes down in weight. Worth a lot of thought in this race.
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Offpace
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
AAP
Made late rally from the back at Geelong off extended spell.
ILB
Racing on a quick back up. Honest race when 2nd last run at Morphettville.
RSIS
Racing on a quick back up. Nice run when 2nd last time at Morphettville.
Career
16: 2-1-2
Rating · IRD
94
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
5: 0-1-2
Second-up
4: 0-0-0
Third-up
4: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Randwick
6: 1-0-0
Track Caulfield
2: 0-0-1
Track Moonee Valley
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1200m
7: 1-0-2
Distance 1400m
7: 1-0-0
Distance 1800m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
9: 1-0-2
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
6: 1-1-0
Trainer SR
Negative
Ciaron Maher striking at just 8%
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 32%
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 10%
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
First-up (20-weeks). Tends to race well first-up without winning. Didn't make much impact in stronger races last prep.
ILB
First up after a break. Came in 9th last time at Randwick. Giving another go here and goes down in weight. Definite claims.
RP
Recent form nothing to write home about; didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Randwick (beaten just over 4l) over 7f (handicap) in June; returns from a layoff; easy to oppose.
RSIS
First run back. Came in 9th last start at Randwick. Looking past the last run and gets some weight taken off. Commands respect.
Career
15: 3-3-1
Rating · IRD
80
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
4: 1-1-1
Second-up
3: 1-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Cranbourne
1: 0-0-0
Track Bendigo
1: 0-0-1
Track Seymour
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
3: 0-0-1
Distance 1200m
11: 3-3-0
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
5: 1-0-1
Going Good
10: 2-3-0
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 57%
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 38% POT in L100 Runners
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Nice Barrier
Positive
Well drawn from gate 1
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Weight Drop
Positive
Drops 7.5kg from LS run
AAP
Against own gender when brave effort in busy finish at Seymour. Hass place claims.
ILB
Started $12.00 and peaked on the run when 4th last run at Seymour and gets the perfect draw. Expecting to settle positively. Racing in stronger company. Gets some weight relief. Will find this tough.
RP
A close fourth over 6f at Seymour (handicap) last month.
RSIS
Started 11/1 and overrun in the closing stages of the race when 4th last run at Seymour and drawn by the rails. Should come to hand quickly.
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Leader
Fresh
Positive
Freshened up. Had a break of 42-60 days
AAP
LHandily placed and worked home soundly at Cranbourne. That form good for this.
ILB
On a quick turnaround. Started at $8.50 and underperformed when 11th last start at Geelong and challenged by a tougher grade.
RSIS
Backing up quickly for this race. Started 15/2 and disappointing effort when 11th last run at Geelong and competing in a higher grade. Jockey Sheridan Clarke has been successful previously.
Career
36: 5-5-5
Rating · IRD
82
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
6: 1-1-1
Second-up
5: 2-1-0
Third-up
4: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
4: 0-0-1
Track Morphettville
19: 2-2-3
Track Donald
1: 0-0-1
Track Murray Bridge
12: 2-2-1
Distance 1620m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1400m
8: 0-2-1
Distance 1500m
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
24: 2-2-4
Going Soft
12: 3-3-1
Jockey Booking
Negative
Zac Spain current POT is 27% below Career Avg.
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 36% in L100 rides
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 10%
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Got back and wasn't totally disgraced at Morphettville. One for exotics.
ILB
Started at $11.00 and not in contention when 6th last time at Morphettville. Some hope in this event.
RP
Not disgraced in sixth at Morphettville over 6f (handicap) last month; has lacked consistency of late; passed over.
RSIS
Started 10/1 and had difficulty when 6th last time at Morphettville.
Career
24: 5-6-4
Rating · IRD
75
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
4: 2-0-2
Second-up
3: 0-1-0
Third-up
3: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
3: 0-1-0
Track Ballarat Synthetic
7: 3-2-1
Track Ballarat
2: 0-0-2
Track Flemington
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1420m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
2: 0-0-1
Going Synthetic
7: 3-2-1
Going Good
11: 1-3-2
Going Soft
6: 1-1-1
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 25%
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Consistent
Positive
Showing up at the business end
Weight Drop
Positive
Drops 4.5kg from LS run
AAP
Racing with some conviction. Reserved at back and gave late chase into second at Horsham. Can win this.
ILB
Zipped home into 2nd last start at Horsham but up in grade. Putting up notable efforts since returning from a spell and gets some weight taken off. Rather have another day.
RP
Has been consistent of late and a proven winner with a career wins-runs record of 5-24; on the premises when runner-up of nine at Horsham over 6f (handicap) last month.
RSIS
Picked up late ground when 2nd last run at Horsham but challenged by more formidable competitors. Showing good ability since returning from a break.
Career
32: 6-3-3
Rating · IRD
70
Speed map
Leader
First-up
7: 2-0-2
Second-up
6: 1-0-0
Third-up
6: 2-0-1
Fourth-up
3: 0-0-0
Track Hawkesbury
1: 0-0-1
Track Morphettville
1: 1-0-0
Track Gosford
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1900m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1280m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
14: 1-1-1
Going Heavy
4: 1-1-1
Going Soft
14: 4-1-1
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 27% POT in L100 Runners
Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
First-up (13-weeks). Raced in metro company last prep. Drawn to get an economic trail.
ILB
First up and started off strong but faded towards the end when 3rd beaten by 2L first up last preparation at Sandown. Likely to be well placed early. Tough race, will need luck.
RP
Was held in eighth at Caulfield over 7½f (handicap) three months ago; he can be competitive at this level; could be dangerous if duplicating the form of his most recent win.
RSIS
Resuming and good result placing 3rd beaten by 2L resuming last preparation at Sandown. Should muster plenty of early toe. Has a good draw. Testing ability against stronger contenders.
Career
13: 3-3-0
Rating · IRD
74
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
5: 2-1-0
Second-up
3: 0-1-0
Third-up
2: 1-1-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Moe
1: 0-0-0
Track Ballarat
4: 1-0-0
Track Pakenham
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1200m
8: 2-1-0
Going Good
5: 2-1-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
7: 1-2-0
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 75% better than Career Avg.
Jockey Booking
Positive
Shayleigh Ingelse 109% above market expected in L100 Rides
Hot Trainer
Positive
Stewart Campbell in good form, out performing market 104%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 86% POT in L100 Runners
Key Jockey
Positive
Shayleigh Ingelse winning at 77% POT in last 100 rides
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
AAP
Drove hard late to nail a narrow win at Warrnambool off spell. Can go on with it.
ILB
Strong effort to the line to win last run at Warrnambool but up against tougher competition. Likely to get back in the run. Displaying improvement over the past few runs. Hard to recommend.
RP
Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs career record of 3-13); narrow winner of a handicap (Warrnambool) last month; despite that Warrnambool success, hard enough to fancy.
RSIS
Ran over the top of them when winning last run at Warrnambool and showing improvement in recent outings. Likely to settle back in the field. Up in grade.