Shortest win price
Paltinian (4)
3.80
The Dunkeld meeting reaches race eight with the Ritchies Iga Hamilton Hcp over 1800m on a soft five track under overcast skies. The win market points to Paltinian as the shortest runner, followed closely by Tassadar, Rippa Buddy, and Mannerheim as the race jumps at 5:24 pm AEDT. Recent sectional data suggests a slow early pace, which could dictate how this restricted 56 handicap unfolds over the journey.
Paltinian arrives with solid credentials after finishing third at Wycheproof over this exact 1800m distance, where it ran on well for the minors after settling forward, and a prior fourth at Bendigo. Mannerheim steps out following a fourth at Avoca where it led before giving away the final stages, though its previous form points to strong third-up statistics. Tassadar looks to bounce back after failing to threaten at Mornington at double-figure odds following a sound runner-up effort at Moe two starts ago.
Further down the order, Rippa Buddy enters calculations carrying light weight off a handy third at Warrnambool where it knuckled down with purpose at healthy odds. Dusty's Deel maps as a leader alongside Paltinian, though it faces questions over the distance range. The bold play could rest with finding value away from the very top of the market if the early tempo allows a backmarker or on-pace runner to steal a march.
Shortest win price
Paltinian (4)
3.80
Most career wins
Rippa Buddy
5-3-6 from 44 starts
Back left · leaders right
Backmarker
Offmidfield
Midfield
Offpace
Onpace
Leader
Dirty Robber · Positive
Jockey ROI
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 25% in Last 100 Rides
Mannerheim · Positive
Hot J/T Combo
Combo are out performing market expectations by 56%
Paltinian · Negative
Cold J/T Combo
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Tassadar · Negative
Jockey Booking
Less suitable jockey engaged
Career
8: 1-0-0
Rating · IRD
77
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Colac
1: 0-0-0
Track Moe
1: 0-0-0
Track Wodonga
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2156m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
6: 1-0-0
Going Soft
2: 0-0-0
Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 25% in Last 100 Rides
Jockey Booking
Positive
Jack Martin 32% above market expected in L100 Rides
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 192%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 7% POT in L100 Runners
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 15%
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Resuming (24-weeks). Lone career win was over 2100m at Horsham in last campaign. Right in this fresh.
ILB
Racing fresh today after a break. At $81.00 kept chasing when 5th last run at Bendigo and competing at a lower level of competition. Drawn well. Will be tested.
RP
Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Bendigo (beaten just under 5l) over 1m (handicap) in May; layoff to overcome; hard to dismiss if duplicating the form of his most recent win.
RSIS
Resuming after a break. Was 80/1 and outpaced some runners late when 5th last start at Bendigo and challenged by weaker competitors. Drawn beautifully.
Career
33: 4-1-6
Rating · IRD
85
Speed map
Offmidfield
First-up
5: 0-1-1
Second-up
4: 0-0-1
Third-up
4: 3-0-0
Fourth-up
4: 0-0-0
Track Randwick
2: 0-0-0
Track Caulfield
1: 0-0-0
Track Eagle Farm
6: 0-0-1
Distance 1805m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2050m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 2162m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
16: 2-0-3
Going Heavy
5: 0-0-1
Going Soft
12: 2-1-2
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 56%
Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Struggling
Negative
Doesn’t look to be going well
AAP
Led, gave away final stages at Avoca. Lacks appeal here.
ILB
Odds of $6.50 and gave ground late when 4th last start at Avoca. Will be trying to topple them late. Rates as one of the key chances.
RP
Useful in this grade; solid effort over 1m1f at Avoca (handicap) in front of Whistler Girl last month; big player as recent performance was encouraging.
RSIS
Started at 11/2 and faded at the finish when 4th last run at Avoca. Should get going late. Solid prospects.
Career
10: 1-1-2
Rating · IRD
100
Speed map
Leader
First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Werribee
2: 1-0-1
Track Pakenham Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Track Ballarat Synthetic
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1450m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
5: 1-0-0
Going Soft
3: 0-1-1
Going Synthetic
2: 0-0-1
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are under performing market expectations by -24%
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 34%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Better for last start
Positive
Improved with last few runs
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Edged out late after making the pace at Kilmore. On pacer. Warrants attention.
ILB
Was in the race for a long way when 2nd last run at Kilmore and showing improvement in recent outings.
RP
Good effort when close up at Kilmore over 1m (handicap) last month; recent efforts have generally been solid.
RSIS
Displayed a strong effort throughout the race when 2nd last start at Kilmore and showing improvement in recent outings.
Career
16: 1-3-3
Rating · IRD
94
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
4: 0-1-0
Second-up
3: 0-0-1
Third-up
3: 1-0-1
Fourth-up
3: 0-1-1
Track Bordertown
1: 0-0-0
Track Mildura
2: 1-0-0
Track Benalla
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1408m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1590m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1600m
3: 0-0-1
Going Good
12: 1-3-3
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
2: 0-0-0
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 10% POT in L100 Runners
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Form Revival
Positive
Turning form around with last couple
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Weight Rise
Negative
Carrying 5kg more than LS
AAP
Never far away. Winner too strong but ran on for the minors at Wycheproof over this journey. Should press forward. Right in the mix again.
ILB
Was outmuscled when 3rd last start at Wycheproof and competing in a less challenging grade. Has the speed to overcome the wide gate. Strong claims.
RP
Has hit the frame in several recent runs; just the one win to his name; fair third of eight at Wycheproof last month.
RSIS
Started off strong but faded towards the end when 3rd last start at Wycheproof and competing in a lower grade. Will have to carry extra weight. Should put in a decent effort.
Career
14: 1-1-0
Rating · IRD
82
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 1-1-0
Track Tatura
1: 0-0-0
Track Stony Creek
1: 0-0-0
Track Moe
4: 1-1-0
Distance 1450m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
6: 0-1-0
Distance 2000m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
10: 1-1-0
Going Soft
4: 0-0-0
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Backup
Positive
Racing again inside one week
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Failed to threaten at Mornington at double-figure odds. Looks up against it.
ILB
On a quick turnaround. Below par performance when 12th last run at Mornington. Could be in the mix.
RP
Finished last of 12 over 1m2f at Mornington (handicap) on Tuesday; no surprise to see him go well as ran well in defeat two starts back.
RSIS
On a short turnaround. Sub-standard effort when 12th last time at Mornington. Has some claims.
Career
14: 1-0-0
Rating · IRD
73
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Casterton
1: 0-0-0
Track Hamilton
1: 0-0-0
Track Mount Gambier
6: 1-0-0
Distance 1430m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1550m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
6: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
4: 0-0-0
Going Soft
4: 1-0-0
Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 20% in Last 100 Rides
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 21% POT in L100 Runners
Needs To Imp
Negative
Finished towards the tail last start
Gap In Runs
Negative
Not raced for 38 days
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Weight Rise
Negative
Carrying 4kg more than LS
AAP
Failed to threaten at Mt Gambier at wide odds. Has her first look at 1800m here. Fringe place hope at best.
ILB
Was $51.00 and fairly underwhelming when 6th last time at Mount Gambier and will have to carry extra weight. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Making up the numbers.
RP
Seems to be improving based on last two runs; beaten 8l into sixth over 7f at Mt Gambier (handicap) five weeks ago; this only her second handicap outing; others are preferred as this is competitive.
RSIS
Odds of 50/1 and only fair when 6th last run at Mount Gambier and up in weight. Might have to make up considerable ground.
Career
44: 5-3-6
Rating · IRD
78
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
4: 0-0-0
Second-up
3: 0-0-1
Third-up
3: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
3: 0-0-0
Track Coleraine
1: 0-0-0
Track Hamilton
1: 0-0-0
Track Stawell
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1741m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 906m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
2: 0-0-0
Going Good
26: 4-0-3
Going Heavy
1: 0-1-0
Going Soft
17: 1-2-3
Trainer SR
Negative
Daryl Cannon striking at just 2%
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 60%
Trainer Form
Negative
Stable out of form, losing 60% Profit on Turnover
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Weight Drop
Positive
Drops 7kg from LS run
AAP
Handy, knuckled down with purpose at Warrnambool at healthy odds. Right down in the weights. Has some claims.
ILB
Finished with intent when 3rd beaten by 1L last run at Warrnambool. Marginal chance.
RP
Outran 28-1 odds when a close third over 1m½f at Warrnambool (handicap) last month; has possibilities if reproducing most recent effort.
RSIS
Ran home into 3rd beaten by 1L last run at Warrnambool.
Career
14: 1-2-2
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-1-0
Third-up
1: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Echuca
1: 0-1-0
Track Bendigo
1: 0-0-0
Track Murtoa
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1203m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1800m
1: 0-0-1
Going Good
9: 0-1-2
Going Soft
4: 1-0-0
Going Synthetic
1: 0-1-0
Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 6%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -42% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 34%
Maps Poorly
Negative
Map position not suited at this track, under performing market expectations by 48%
Form Revival
Positive
Turning form around with last couple
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
No match but kept on for a distant second in the 3yo+ (Bm56) at Echuca over longer test. Can bounce back.
ILB
On a short back up. Started $8.00 and ran 5th last time at Bordertown.
RP
Has lacked consistency of late; didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Bordertown (beaten just over 4l) over 1m2f (handicap) yesterday; this is competitive and hard enough to fancy; was due to run at Bordertown Friday.
RSIS
On a quick back up. Started 7/1 and finished 5th last time at Bordertown.
Career
13: 1-3-1
Rating · IRD
83
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
3: 0-2-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 1-0-1
Fourth-up
2: 0-1-0
Track Mornington
1: 0-0-0
Track Pakenham
2: 0-1-0
Track Sale
2: 0-1-1
Distance 1590m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
4: 0-1-0
Distance 2069m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
5: 0-1-1
Going Heavy
3: 0-1-0
Going Soft
5: 1-1-0
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 85%
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Gap In Runs
Negative
Not raced for 35 days
Blinkers On
Positive
Trainer has opted for the Blinkers on, take note
AAP
Failed to threaten at Hamilton over longer assignment. Can fill the minors here.
ILB
Started $11.00 and didn't find the line when 12th last run at Hamilton and back to a shorter distance. Blinkers go on for the first time. Could feature here.
RP
Finished towards the rear of 13 over 1m3f at Hamilton (handicap) last month; this is competitive and unlikely to trouble the principals.
RSIS
Odds of 10/1 and didn't attack the line when 12th last start at Hamilton and coming back in distance. Interesting to see the blinkers go on for the first time. Watch the betting.
Career
55: 6-2-5
Rating · IRD
74
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
8: 0-0-0
Second-up
7: 0-0-0
Third-up
6: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
6: 1-1-0
Track Flemington
1: 0-0-0
Track Geelong
3: 0-0-0
Track Kilmore
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
7: 0-0-0
Distance 1454m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1650m
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
33: 5-1-4
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
7: 0-1-0
Current SR
Negative
Rider’s recent POT is returning 62% lower than Career Avg.
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 102%
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 74% in L100 rides
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Imprv Needed
Negative
Would need to lift here to feature
AAP
Rider found a forward spot at Warrnambool but she put in a very lacklustre finish. Drops in weight for this. A distance specialist.
ILB
Looked outclassed when 10th last run at Warrnambool but suited at this distance in the past. Christine Puls is a plus.
RP
Finished tenth of 12 over 1m½f at Warrnambool (handicap) last month; a few rivals look in good form so others more likely.
RSIS
Gave away some ground when 10th last run at Warrnambool but have to respect the form at the trip. Christine Puls is a suitable booking.
Career
35: 3-2-7
Rating · IRD
70
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
7: 1-0-0
Second-up
4: 0-0-0
Third-up
4: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
4: 0-0-0
Track Donald
1: 0-0-1
Track Benalla
2: 0-0-0
Track Kyneton
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-0
Going Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
27: 2-1-7
Going Soft
7: 1-1-0
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 202%
Stable In Form
Positive
Stable going well. Out performing market by 92%
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Wide Draw
Negative
Likely to get caught wide
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Racing Strongly
Positive
Racing in great shape
AAP
Finished too well winning 3yo+ (Bm52) at Wycheproof after lengthy absence. This will test his credentials.
ILB
Romped home to win last run at Wycheproof. Questions at this level.
RP
Came out on top by just over 1l (Wycheproof) last month.
RSIS
Picked up late to win last start at Wycheproof.
Career
30: 3-0-4
Rating · IRD
74
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
4: 0-0-0
Second-up
3: 0-0-1
Third-up
3: 1-0-1
Fourth-up
3: 0-0-1
Track Seymour
1: 0-0-0
Track Mount Gambier
1: 0-0-0
Track Swan Hill
1: 0-0-0
Distance 975m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1650m
2: 1-0-0
Distance 1708m
1: 0-0-0
Going Unknown
5: 0-0-0
Going Good
20: 2-0-4
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 6%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -38% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 41%
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 15%
Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
Primed
Positive
Fitter here racing on a quick back up
AAP
Backing up quickly. Long winning drought. Failed to flatter at Hamilton. Needs a form spike.
ILB
On a short turnaround. Odds of $71.00 and disappointing display when 12th last time at Hamilton but can find a nice position from the draw. Much prefer the look of others in this race.
RP
This is his grade; finished towards the rear of 14 at Hamilton over 1m (handicap) a week ago; also engaged in race 5 at Yea.
RSIS
Backing up quickly. Was 70/1 and just average when 12th last run at Hamilton but has a good draw.
Career
23: 1-5-3
Rating · IRD
93
Speed map
Leader
First-up
4: 0-0-1
Second-up
3: 0-0-1
Third-up
3: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
3: 0-2-0
Track Caulfield
2: 0-0-0
Track Wangaratta
1: 0-1-0
Track Kerang
1: 0-1-0
Distance 2108m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
6: 0-0-2
Going Good
20: 1-5-2
Going Soft
3: 0-0-1
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Improved L/S
Positive
Improved again last start
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Sent forward, outgunned late but boxed on at Wycheproof over this trip. Good tactical speed and stamina.
ILB
Finished 2nd last run at Wycheproof. The wide draw shouldn't be a problem with plenty of early speed. Strong competitor.
RP
Behind Dubai Legend at Wycheproof last month; consistent lately.
RSIS
Ran well when 2nd last time at Wycheproof. Has the pace to overcome the wide stall. Major chance.
Career
33: 4-5-1
Rating · IRD
74
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
5: 1-0-0
Second-up
4: 0-1-0
Third-up
2: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Swan Hill
3: 0-1-0
Track Ballarat Synthetic
1: 0-0-1
Track Ballarat
2: 0-0-0
Distance 2000m
7: 1-1-0
Distance 2015m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 975m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
20: 1-4-0
Going Heavy
4: 0-0-0
Going Soft
8: 3-1-0
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Key Jockey
Positive
Valentin Le Boeuf winning at 31% POT in last 100 rides
Up In Dist
Positive
Racing at a more suitable distance
AAP
Long losing streak. Narrow miss in the 3yo+ (Bm52) at Mildura 3 Nov. Tackling stronger line-up.
ILB
Competed in a tight contest last time at Mildura and back to an increased distance. Gets back and needs luck.
RP
Not beaten far at Mildura over 7f (handicap) last week.
RSIS
Competed in a tight contest last run at Mildura and coming back up in distance. Might be ridden for luck.