Shortest win price
Hedjet (8)
2.20
The Drummond Golf Handicap over 1600 metres at Cranbourne is a competitive 3-year-old and up affair run at GOOD4 going under overcast skies, set to jump at 9:45 pm AEDT. The win market is led by Hedjet, who broke maiden at Geelong on 7 October before running fourth at Sale over 1400 metres. Mount Sabyinyo sits next, followed by Surperb Frost, who won at Mornington off a long spell at 1500 metres but was beaten six lengths here at 1600 metres in a heavier grade. Finance Shogun rounds out the shortlist. Hedjet carries a one-point rating advantage and has early speed from barrier three, giving the favourite tactical positioning this circuit. The play here turns on whether the market's framing of the maiden-breaker stacks up against the form of runners who have shown more at this distance.
Hedjet's form reads as genuine: maiden broken at Geelong over 1447 metres in SOFT5 going, then tested in a BM70 handicap at Sale over 1400 metres on HEAVY10. The comment suggests he ran on without troubling, which frames this as a logical step down in class. At rating 100 (IRD), Hedjet holds the highest assessment in the field. That said, trainer C W Mcdonald has struck at just 7 per cent over the last 100 runners, and jockey Beau Mertens' recent strike rate sits 21 per cent lower than his career average—red flags worth noting. Mount Sabyinyo has form over this exact track and distance, winning twice at Cranbourne, and his recent efforts at Sale (trailed speed but kept coming) and Geelong frame a horse capable of running a key tactical role. Trainer T Busuttin & N Young have fired just 9 per cent strike rate, though, and the stable is underperforming market expectation by 26 per cent. Surperb Frost won decisively at Mornington but the jump to this company after four lengths at Pakenham suggests vulnerability; his fast-finishing sectionals are a plus, yet rider Daniel Stackhouse is marked as a negative change today.
Finance Shogun has early speed and drops back to suitable class, rating at 93 (IRD) with first-up credentials: he won first-up from two attempts. Yet he faded here last start at 1600 metres and the comment notes wobbles and a fade from placings. Savvie Blanc carries top-line recent form with a win, and Jye Mcneil is riding hot—the combo is outperforming market expectations by 225 per cent—but she sits offmidfield and at rating 85 (IRD) lacks the assessment of the favourites. The value thesis hinges on backing maiden Hedjet against a field where older, tested campaigners like Mount Sabyinyo have form-line credentials, yet those same rivals carry trainer strike-rate concerns that offset their experience edge. Hedjet's edge is tactical speed and a maiden-winning rating; the risk is class progression and a jockey and trainer combination currently running colder than expected.
Shortest win price
Hedjet (8)
2.20
Back left · leaders right
Backmarker
Offmidfield
Midfield
Onpace
Leader
Mount Sabyinyo · Negative
Trainer SR
T & N Busuttin & Young striking at just 9%
Savvie Blanc · Positive
Hot J/T Combo
Combo are out performing market expectations by 225%
Ashau Valley · Positive
Rider SR
Jockey recent POT is 26% better than Career Avg.
Surperb Frost · Positive
Fast Finisher
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Career
7: 2-3-0
Rating · IRD
96
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
2: 0-1-0
Second-up
1: 0-1-0
Third-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Cranbourne
2: 1-1-0
Track CurrentTrack
2: 1-1-0
Track Bendigo
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1300m
2: 1-0-0
Distance 1400m
2: 1-0-0
Going Good
5: 2-1-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-1-0
Going Soft
1: 0-1-0
Trainer SR
Negative
T & N Busuttin & Young striking at just 9%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 26%
Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Awkward Draw
Negative
May find this draw awkward
Form At Track
Positive
1 time winner here at Cranbourne
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Trailed speed, kept coming but winner too strong at Sale over this distance. Capable of playing a key role in this.
ILB
Threw down a serious challenge last run at Sale on a heavy track. Very competitive this preparation. Has claims.
RP
Missed out by half a length at Sale last month; has won here before; has been fairly consistent lately; can give it a good shot.
RSIS
Was agonizingly close last time at Sale on a heavy rated track. In the top three frequently recently. Capable of winning this.
Career
16: 2-0-1
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
5: 0-0-0
Second-up
3: 1-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 1-0-0
Track Wangaratta
1: 0-0-0
Track Eagle Farm
1: 0-0-0
Track Ballarat
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1500m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
12: 2-0-1
Going Soft
4: 0-0-0
Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 5%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are under performing market expectations by -23%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 40%
Tricky Map
Negative
Runners with this map, underperform market by 2%
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Under a hold, only battled home this track first run back. Fitter and capable of better second-up. Backmarker who needs speed on and luck. One for exotics.
ILB
Mediocre attempt when 7th last run at the track.
RP
Close up behind Finance Shogun when seventh last month; shown signs of promise here and there and ought to be on the premises.
RSIS
Had difficulty when 7th last time around here.
Career
19: 4-1-2
Rating · IRD
90
Speed map
Offmidfield
First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 1-0-0
Track Kilmore
1: 0-0-0
Track Bendigo
1: 0-0-0
Track Seymour
2: 2-0-0
Distance 1479m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
3: 1-0-0
Distance 1600m
8: 2-0-2
Going Synthetic
3: 1-0-0
Going Good
9: 1-0-1
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 225%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Awkward Draw
Negative
May find this draw awkward
Improver
Positive
Poised to improve on recent form here
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Closed off late from the tail at Kyneton. Dual winner this trip. Capable of making an impact.
ILB
Odds of $7.50 and chased well when 4th last time at Kyneton. Jye Mcneil rates highly. Will be motoring home late. Good value.
RP
A proven winner with a career wins-runs record of 4-19; finished fourth but only beaten just under 2l at Kyneton over 7½f (handicap) two weeks ago; enters calculations.
RSIS
Was 13/2 and picked up some late ground when 4th last start at Kyneton. Good to see Jye Mcneil is jumping on. Finishes off strongly. Should go very close.
Career
6: 2-0-1
Rating · IRD
100
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
2: 1-0-1
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Geelong
3: 1-0-1
Track Bendigo
1: 1-0-0
Track Caulfield
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
3: 0-0-0
Distance 1247m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1300m
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
3: 2-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
2: 0-0-1
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 18%
Slow Early LS
Negative
Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg
Nice Barrier
Positive
Well drawn from gate 2
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
On pace but found little at the business end at Geelong when second-up. Fitter for those two runs and ready to show best. Can lead or take a sit. This looks very achievable.
ILB
Started $6.00 and didn't maintain the pace throughout when 5th last time at Geelong and gets a favourable draw.
RP
Not beaten that far in fifth (just under 5l) at Geelong over 7f (handicap) last month; he knows the task at hand and likely to be a contender.
RSIS
Started 5/1 and peaked towards the finish when 5th last run at Geelong and has a good draw.
Career
27: 4-5-4
Rating · IRD
81
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
5: 1-1-0
Second-up
4: 0-0-0
Third-up
3: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Albury
3: 1-1-0
Track Wangaratta
4: 0-2-1
Track Bendigo
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
6: 0-1-1
Distance 2000m
4: 0-2-1
Going Good
20: 4-5-4
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
2: 0-0-0
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 26% better than Career Avg.
Trainer SR
Negative
P & H Carey & Walker striking at just 3%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 62%
Trainer ROI
Negative
Trainers runners currently losing 64% Profit on Turnover
Hot Jockey
Positive
Patrick Moloney in hot recent form, out performing market expectation by 15%
Awkward Draw
Negative
May find this draw awkward
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Ridden back and never a factor this course. Has an adverse draw. Has to lift considerably.
ILB
Odds of $101.00 and pushed past some when 5th last time at this venue. Expected to settle towards the tail. Pass.
RP
Found life tough when 8l back in fifth here over 7f (handicap) last month; this line-up contains some strong opposition so he can be taken on.
RSIS
Odds of 100/1 and advanced late into 5th last start at this venue. Likely to get back in the run.
Career
12: 2-3-0
Rating · IRD
87
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
3: 1-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Pakenham Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Track Mornington
2: 2-0-0
Track Pakenham
5: 0-2-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
3: 0-2-0
Going Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
9: 2-2-0
Going Heavy
2: 0-1-0
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -56% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 25% POT in L100 Runners
Slow Early LS
Negative
Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Genuine campaigner. Determined effort to secure victory at Mornington off long spell. Tougher ask here but stays on the radar.
ILB
Was eating up the ground late when winning last time at Mornington but testing ability against stronger contenders. Displays very good finishing speed. Slight prospect.
RP
Returned to winning ways at Mornington over 7½f (handicap) last month; others are preferred despite that win at Mornington.
RSIS
Flew home to win last time at Mornington but facing a stronger grade. Will be hitting the line strongly.
Career
21: 4-2-2
Rating · IRD
93
Speed map
Leader
First-up
2: 1-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Cranbourne
9: 2-2-0
Track CurrentTrack
9: 2-2-0
Track Stony Creek
2: 0-0-1
Distance 1000m
4: 1-0-0
Distance 1012m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-1
Going Good
13: 4-1-0
Going Heavy
2: 0-1-0
Going Soft
3: 0-0-1
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Got the wobbles and faded out of the placings this course. Can dictate. Has some claims.
ILB
Was $12.00 and folded up in the straight when 6th last start at the track. Should be going forward early. Expecting a solid performance.
RP
Not beaten too far when sixth here last month; likes this combination of C&D; good and bad recent runs found on his CV; this looks a fair heat so not easy to fancy.
RSIS
Started 11/1 and looked outclassed when 6th last time here. Should muster plenty of early toe. Capable type.
Career
5: 1-2-0
Rating · IRD
100
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
2: 0-1-0
Second-up
1: 1-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Geelong
1: 1-0-0
Track Sale
1: 0-0-0
Track Seymour
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1429m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1447m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1609m
1: 0-1-0
Going Soft
2: 1-1-0
Going Good
1: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
2: 0-1-0
Current SR
Negative
Rider’s recent POT is returning 21% lower than Career Avg.
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 7% POT in L100 Runners
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 28% in L100 rides
Maps Poorly
Negative
Map position not suited at this track, under performing market expectations by 11%
Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Lightly Raced
Positive
Limited race experience but shown potential
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Broke maiden at Geelong 7 Oct. Ran on okay without troubling on a H10 at Sale. Tactical speed, inside draw. Will take stopping in this company.
ILB
Odds of $3.70 and faded at the finish when 4th last start at Sale and challenged by less formidable competitors. Honest performer putting a tidy record together. Will be competitive.
RP
Not beaten too far (1½l) at Sale over 7f (handicap) two weeks ago.
RSIS
Started 11/4 and faded at the finish when 4th last time at Sale and facing a weaker grade. Going well recently and good career start. Should give this a shake.
Career
26: 4-4-3
Rating · IRD
88
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
4: 1-0-0
Second-up
3: 1-0-1
Third-up
2: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
1: 1-0-0
Track Ararat
2: 0-2-0
Track Werribee
2: 1-0-1
Track Kilmore
2: 1-1-0
Distance 2000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1430m
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
22: 4-4-3
Going Soft
3: 0-0-0
Going Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -25% POT in their L100 Races
Hot Trainer
Positive
Simon Zahra in good form, out performing market 46%
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 27% POT in L100 Runners
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Form At Track
Negative
Yet to win here
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
Weight Drop
Positive
Drops 5kg from LS run
AAP
Really gutsy performance on the speed at Kilmore second-up. Leads, handy. Right in the mix again.
ILB
Finished hard to win last time at Kilmore but up against stronger competition. Suited by the weight drop. Respect the betting.
RP
Won a handicap by just over 1l at Kilmore three weeks ago; makes limited appeal despite that win at Kilmore.
RSIS
Rocketed home when winning last start at Kilmore but up against stronger rivals. Gets a reduction in weight. Watch the betting.
Career
81: 4-6-3
Rating · IRD
70
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
6: 0-0-0
Second-up
5: 0-0-0
Third-up
5: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
5: 0-1-0
Track Bendigo
1: 0-0-0
Track Seymour
4: 0-0-0
Track Werribee
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2088m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
30: 2-1-0
Distance 2050m
1: 0-0-1
Going Heavy
14: 0-2-1
Going Soft
31: 1-1-1
Going Synthetic
11: 2-1-0
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 19% POT in L100 Runners
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 18%
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Form At Track
Negative
Yet to win here
Fitness
Positive
At peak fitness backing up
AAP
Backing up quickly. Finished out the back at Kilmore at longer odds. Unplaced from 5 starts here. Hard to warm to here.
ILB
Backs up quickly. At $31.00 well beaten when 8th last run at Kilmore but has minimal work to do from the draw. Up against a more competitive field. Has ability but this is challenging.
RP
Beaten 12l (eighth, Kilmore) last Friday; been out of sorts of late and not won for some time now; this line-up contains some strong opposition so one to tread carefully with.
RSIS
On a short turnaround. Started at 30/1 and unimpressive effort when 8th last run at Kilmore but can save some energy from the draw. Racing against tougher rivals.