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15 Nov, 1:56 am AEDT

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Meeting — Sun 15 Nov, 11:00 am AEDT

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Race 8 — Gilchrist & Co (Bm66) 1200m · jumps Sun 15 Nov, 5:45 pm AEDT

Race notes

3yo+,BM66,BM66 HCP,Benchmark 66
SOFT5
Overcast
7 runners

Shortest win price

Catwalk Icon (4)

2.40

Most career wins

Greatham Boy

7-3-3 from 29 starts

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

8Melodee Rose

Midfield

3Shalailed
9Racey Casey

Offpace

2Greatham Boy

Leader

4Catwalk Icon
5Flashing Steel
6Turn Up The Night

Greatham Boy · Positive
Jockey ROI
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 45% in Last 100 Rides
Shalailed · Positive
Fast Finisher
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Catwalk Icon · Negative
Trainer SR
T & C McEvoy striking at just 8%
Flashing Steel · Positive
Rider SR
Jockey recent POT is 18% better than Career Avg.

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace

1BazzarScratched9––––

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating100%
Closing Speed80%

Insights

Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
2nd Up S/R
Positive
Has won 1 from 2 when second up

Comments

AAP

Freshened after return. Honest type. Won from just off the pace-setters at Horsham. Well placed to run another big race.

ILB

Rounded them up to win last start at Horsham and form has been improving over recent runs.

RSIS

Flew home to win last start at Horsham and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races.

2Greatham BoyJ: Jack Hill·T: T Fitzsimmons359.5kg8 11 1 6 929: 7-3-3$6.00$2.65

Career

29: 7-3-3

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed20%
Rating100%
Closing Speed20%

Record

First-up
5: 2-2-0
Second-up
4: 1-0-1
Third-up
2: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Albury
2: 0-1-0
Track Caulfield
1: 0-0-0
Track Moonee Valley
1: 0-0-0
Distance 975m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1170m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1175m
2: 0-1-0
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
8: 2-1-1
Going Synthetic
1: 1-0-0

Last starts

9Albury1175m6 Nov 2026 · OPEN HCP · GOOD48.3L
6Hamilton1100m10 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT52.87L
1Tatura1100m30 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)-0.8
11Bendigo1000m5 July 2026 · 2yo+ · HEAVY96.1L
8Swan Hill975m7 June 2026 · BM70 · SOFT54.9L
12Bendigo1100m2 May 2026 · BM84 · GOOD39.3L
12Caulfield1200m11 Apr 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT76.9L
2Albury1175m19 Mar 2026 · CITY HCP BM94 · SOFT70.5L

Insights

Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 45% in Last 100 Rides
Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 7%
Jockey Booking
Positive
Jack Hill 51% above market expected in L100 Rides
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 34%
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 12%
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Prominent to 400m but threw the towel in quickly at Albury second-up. Could give some cheek at odds.

ILB

Started at $4.40 and weakened to finish 9th last time at Albury. Giving another go here and will appreciate the drop in class. Well respected contender.

Career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 7-29) but not always shown an awful lot since winning a handicap at Wangaratta in February; beaten 8l in ninth at Albury last Friday; may have to settle for supporting role as meeting a number of horses who are in good form.

RSIS

Started 10/3 and weakened to finish 9th last time at Albury. Capable of a strong comeback and competing in a less challenging grade. Should progress and will be close.

3ShalailedJ: Neil Farley·T: C V Kelly259kg4 2 10 1 250: 5-7-5$5.00$2.35

Career

50: 5-7-5

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating20%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
8: 0-1-2
Second-up
7: 1-2-1
Third-up
7: 1-1-1
Fourth-up
3: 2-0-0
Track Moonee Valley
1: 0-0-1
Track Swan Hill
4: 0-2-0
Track Mildura
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
10: 2-2-2
Distance 1200m
28: 3-4-1
Distance 1250m
2: 0-0-1
Going Good
28: 2-4-3
Going Heavy
10: 1-1-1
Going Soft
12: 2-2-1

Last starts

2Swan Hill1200m27 Oct 2026 · 3UP BM62 HCP · GOOD40.35L
1Echuca1200m19 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD4-0.5
10Mildura1200m6 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD410.12L
2Swan Hill1300m22 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD32.5L
4Bendigo1300m6 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT52.1L
7Bendigo1400m26 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · HEAVY86.6L
6Mildura1200m17 July 2026 · BM66 · GOOD43.8L
14Swan Hill1300m7 June 2026 · BM66 · SOFT59.5L

Insights

Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 53% better than Career Avg.
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 5%
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 65%
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 24%
Hot Jockey
Positive
Neil Farley in hot recent form, out performing market expectation by 62%
Slow Early LS
Negative
Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg
Nice Barrier
Positive
Well drawn from gate 2

Comments

AAP

Shouldered 62kg to victory at Echuca. Latest attempt this journey when led from pillar to near the post in the 3yo+ (Bm62) at Swan Hill. Has early speed. Worth a look.

ILB

Competed in a tight contest last run at Swan Hill and can find a nice position from the draw. Hard to see it being competitive today.

Not beaten far at Swan Hill three weeks ago; definite chance.

RSIS

Narrowly beaten last run at Swan Hill and can find a nice position from the draw.

4Catwalk IconJ: Harry Coffey·T: T & C Mcevoy758.5kg1 2 12 5 39: 2-2-1$2.40$1.45

Career

9: 2-2-1

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo40%
Early Speed100%
Rating100%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
3: 1-0-0
Second-up
2: 1-0-1
Third-up
1: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Flemington
1: 0-0-0
Track Kilmore
1: 0-0-0
Track Cranbourne
2: 1-0-0
Distance 1100m
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1112m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
5: 2-1-1
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-1
Going Soft
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
6: 1-2-0

Last starts

3Ballarat1200m2 Nov 2026 · 3yo+ · HEAVY84L
5Cranbourne955m25 Sept 2026 · 3UP BM66 HCP · GOOD42.12L
12Flemington1200m16 May 2026 · 3Y HCP · GOOD49.9L
2Bendigo1100m2 May 2026 · 3Y HCP · GOOD31.8L
1Cranbourne1200m10 Apr 2026 · Benchmark 62 · SOFT6-0.8
1Ballarat1200m20 Mar 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD3-2
5Kilmore1112m31 Oct 2025 · 3Y MDN-SW · GOOD43.2L
2Ballarat1200m19 Sept 2025 · 3YF MDN-SW · GOOD40.5L

Insights

Trainer SR
Negative
T & C McEvoy striking at just 8%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -21% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 50%
Trainer ROI
Negative
Trainers runners currently losing 54% Profit on Turnover
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Genuine performer with a good record. In the minor spoils but still well held at Ballarat when second-up. Outer barrier but has good gate speed. All the better, major player here.

ILB

Did well when 3rd last time at Ballarat on a heavy rated track and suited at this trip in the past. Should be going forward early. Should go well.

Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Ballarat (beaten 4l) 13 days ago upped to this distance; she's a serious player as is no stranger to the winners' enclosure.

RSIS

Tidy effort when 3rd last time at Ballarat and proven performer at this distance. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Harry Coffey rates highly aboard. Strong competitor.

5Flashing SteelJ: Alana Kelly·T: Ms K Byrnes157.5kg11 12 10 14 549: 6-4-4$10.00$3.80

Career

49: 6-4-4

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
9: 0-0-1
Second-up
7: 1-2-0
Third-up
6: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
4: 1-0-0
Track Orange
1: 0-1-0
Track Gawler
2: 0-0-0
Track Warwick Farm
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
4: 0-0-2
Distance 1300m
3: 1-1-0
Distance 1400m
13: 0-1-1
Going Good
25: 3-1-2
Going Heavy
7: 1-2-0
Going Soft
17: 2-1-2

Last starts

5Gawler1100m23 Oct 2026 · BM64 · GOOD43.13L
14Murray Bridge1400m23 May 2026 · BM70 · SOFT510.3L
10Gawler1500m24 Apr 2026 · BM62 · GOOD413.8L
12Morphettville1600m11 Apr 2026 · BM72 · SOFT610.7L
11Oakbank1400m4 Apr 2026 · HCP · GOOD47.8L
2Morphettville1550m14 Mar 2026 · 0-68 · GOOD40.4L
4Morphettville1600m21 Feb 2026 · BM80 · GOOD43.4L
7Morphettville1400m14 Feb 2026 · BM72 · GOOD32.7L

Insights

Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 18% better than Career Avg.
Key Rider
Positive
Alana Kelly 21% above market expected in L100 Rides
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 12%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

On pace but unable to sustain bid at Gawler after lengthy absence. Fitter and second-up form generally better. One for multiples.

ILB

Was $11.00 and came in 5th last run at Gawler but has the ideal alley. Displays good tactical speed. Seems unlikely.

Not disgraced in fifth at Gawler over 5½f (handicap) when dropped in distance last month; useful at this level.

RSIS

Started 10/1 and came in 5th last run at Gawler but has minimal work to do from the stall. Displays good tactical pace.

6Turn Up The NightJ: Christine Puls·T: B & A Mcknight457.5kg1 8 6 6 638: 6-3-4$19.00$5.50

Career

38: 6-3-4

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo60%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
4: 1-0-0
Second-up
3: 1-0-1
Third-up
3: 1-1-0
Fourth-up
3: 1-0-0
Track Ballarat
3: 0-0-0
Track Terang
1: 0-0-0
Track Sandown
3: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
19: 3-0-2
Distance 1205m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1207m
1: 0-1-0
Going Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
31: 5-3-4
Going Soft
6: 1-0-0

Last starts

6Swan Hill1200m21 Apr 2026 · 3UP BM62 HCP · GOOD34.5L
6Ararat1106m30 Mar 2026 · BM62 · GOOD37.3L
6Ballarat1200m10 Mar 2026 · BM62 · GOOD34L
8Caulfield Heath1200m4 Mar 2026 · 0 - 66 · GOOD47.9L
1Kyneton1118m10 Feb 2026 · BM62 C · GOOD4-0.3
4Sandown1200m8 Jan 2026 · 0 - 66 · GOOD45.7L
6Sandown1200m10 Dec 2025 · Benchmark 66 · GOOD42.2L
1Donald1200m2 Dec 2025 · 3yo+ · GOOD4-0.1

Insights

Jockey Booking
Negative
Christine Puls current POT is 62% below Career Avg.
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 8% POT in L100 Runners
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 74% in L100 rides
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Form At Track
Positive
1 time winner here at Donald
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

First-up (29-weeks). Close in Benchmark 56 company at Kilmore first-up last campaign. Winner of 2 recent jump-outs. Keep safe.

ILB

Racing fresh after a 29 week break. Started at $10.00 and finished 6th last time at Swan Hill. Expecting to settle positively. Can't entertain a bet.

This C&D holds no fears; not always shown an awful lot since winning a handicap at Kyneton in February; not beaten too far when sixth at Swan Hill in April; returns from a break today; a few rivals look in good form so others more appealing.

RSIS

Back from a 29 week break. Odds of 9/1 and ran 6th last run at Swan Hill. Should be going forward early.

7Tennessee SongScratched1––––

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating50%
Closing Speed50%

Insights

Nice Barrier
Positive
Well drawn from gate 1
Form Revival
Positive
Turning form around with last couple
1st Up S/R
Positive
Has won 1 from 2 when resuming

Comments

AAP

First-up (18-weeks). Looked forward enough in latest trial at Colac. Can make her presence felt fresh.

ILB

First up from a break. Was $7.50 and disappointing display when 6th last start at Sandown but drawn well. Linda Meech rates highly aboard and gets some weight relief.

RSIS

Back from a break. At 13/2 clearly outclassed when 6th last time at Sandown but gets a favourable stall. Linda Meech is a bonus and goes down in weight.

8Melodee RoseJ: Jade Smith·T: Raharna Mcdonald656kg4 1 5 8 112: 3-1-0$18.00$5.50

Career

12: 3-1-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed20%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
3: 1-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Wangaratta
2: 1-0-0
Track Cootamundra
1: 0-0-0
Track Corowa
2: 1-1-0
Distance 1200m
3: 0-0-0
Distance 900m
2: 1-1-0
Distance 975m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
9: 2-1-0
Going Heavy
2: 1-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

1Mildura1000m3 Nov 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD4-1.75
8Cootamundra1200m4 Oct 2026 · BM58 · GOOD43.92L
5Leeton1150m22 Sept 2026 · CL2 · GOOD44.92L
1Wangaratta1100m3 May 2026 · 0 - 56 · HEAVY8-0.3
4Swan Hill975m12 Apr 2026 · BM56 · GOOD32.9L
4Yarra Valley1000m24 Mar 2026 · BM56 · SOFT52.2L
2Corowa900m7 Mar 2026 · CL1 · GOOD40.1L
7Wangaratta1000m8 Feb 2026 · BM62 · GOOD39.3L

Insights

Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 298%
Stable In Form
Positive
Stable going well. Out performing market by 28%
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 9% POT in L100 Runners
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

All honours in the small field at Mildura for new stable. First time around Donald. This will test her credentials.

ILB

Won by 1 3/4L last start at Mildura but testing ability against stronger contenders. Might have to make up considerable ground. The large claim from Jade Smith should help. Slim chance.

Came out on top by just under 2l at Mildura over 5f (handicap) on first run for her current trainer two weeks ago; successful three times from 12 career runs; in the mix.

RSIS

Was all too good winning by 1 3/4L last start at Mildura but competing at a higher level of competition. Does take a while to get into stride.

9Racey CaseyJ: Dean Yendall·T: Jamie Edwards555.5kg1 2 4 5 320: 2-5-2$3.30$1.75

Career

20: 2-5-2

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo80%
Early Speed100%
Rating80%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
2: 0-1-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Coleraine
1: 0-1-0
Track Pakenham Synthetic
1: 0-1-0
Track Kilmore
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
5: 1-1-1
Distance 1600m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
10: 1-2-1
Going Heavy
3: 0-1-0
Going Soft
6: 1-1-1

Last starts

3Warrnambool1400m6 Nov 2026 · 3UP BM66 HCP · GOOD42L
5Cranbourne1400m23 Oct 2026 · HCP · GOOD35.77L
4Ballarat1400m9 Oct 2026 · 3UP BM62 HCP · GOOD41.42L
2Coleraine1300m25 Sept 2026 · 3UP BM66 HCP · GOOD31L
1Hamilton1400m14 Sept 2026 · 3UP BM56 HCP · SOFT6-2.3
6Seymour1200m27 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · HEAVY83.9L
2Geelong1325m14 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · HEAVY83L
4Sandown1300m22 July 2026 · Benchmark 66 · SOFT65L

Insights

Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 15% in Last 100 Rides
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 15%
Slow Early LS
Negative
Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Better for last start
Positive
Improved with last few runs

Comments

AAP

Clearly no match for winner but retained third at Warrnambool. On pacer. Switching to 1200m. Hard fit, can challenge again.

ILB

Big effort to finish 3rd beaten by 2L last start at Warrnambool. Will be in the finish.

Fair effort when beaten 2l over 7f at Warrnambool (handicap) last Friday.

RSIS

Couldn't keep the momentum going throughout when 3rd beaten by 2L last time at Warrnambool. Winning chance.

Odds correct as at Sun 15 Nov, 1:50 am AEDT. Odds can change.

Past meetings

Sat 12 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 7 races