Shortest win price
Popthebubbly (5)
2.60
Hamilton steps up for the Wannon Pastoral Hcp over 1100m on a Good4 surface under fine skies at 4:30 pm AEDT. The win market sets out with Popthebubbly heading the chances, closely followed by Imminent Storm, Alpinova, and Royal Inference rounding out the prominent early fancies in a wide-open restricted handicap test.
Popthebubbly comes into this having finished midfield at Bendigo over 1400m following a solid effort at Manangatang, with the drop back in trip appearing ideal while retaining the services of Jack Hill from barrier two. Imminent Storm resumes after a five-week break following a heavy track run at Warrnambool, holding sound first-up and second-up records despite carrying topweight from barrier eight. Meanwhile, Alpinova brings the fastest overall finishing sectionals from a recent Wangaratta runner-up effort over this exact journey, though needing to negotiate a wide alley in barrier thirteen.
The speed map indicates pressure coming forward from leaders Our Ellie Rose and Highland George, alongside onpace runners Royal Inference, Imacreedytwo, Star Fortian, and Padstow Polly. With several runners suited racing off the pace or midfield, the early tempo should create an interesting tactical setup as the field swings for home on the Hamilton circuit.
Shortest win price
Popthebubbly (5)
2.60
Most career wins
Alpinova and Our Ellie Rose
5 each
Back left · leaders right
Backmarker
Offmidfield
Midfield
Offpace
Onpace
Leader
Imminent Storm · Positive
Fast Early
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Royal Inference · Positive
Jockey ROI
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 21% in Last 100 Rides
Imacreedytwo · Positive
Jockey ROI
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 19% in Last 100 Rides
News Travels Fast · Positive
Hot J/T Combo
Combo are out performing market expectations by 923%
Career
24: 3-4-4
Rating · IRD
100
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
4: 0-1-2
Second-up
3: 1-0-1
Third-up
3: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Mortlake
1: 0-0-0
Track Warrnambool
9: 1-1-2
Track Hamilton
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
3: 0-1-1
Distance 1200m
2: 1-0-1
Distance 1284m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
13: 0-2-3
Going Heavy
6: 0-2-1
Going Soft
5: 3-0-0
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Back in Dist
Negative
Dropping back to a less suitable distance range
Gap In Runs
Negative
Not raced for 39 days
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
5 weeks since last run. Sent out $4.40 when unable to threaten in sloppy conditions at Warrnambool over longer test. Can make his presence felt.
ILB
Was $4.40 and weakened under pressure when 6th last run at Warrnambool on a heavy rated track. Should improve and has been racing in stronger company. Coming back in trip. Strong chance.
RP
Finished sixth, beaten 6l, at Warrnambool over 7f (handicap) last month; this is his grade; can have a big say as he finished third 49 days ago.
RSIS
Odds of 10/3 and weakened under pressure when 6th last run at Warrnambool on a heavy rated track. Happy to forgive that run and competing in a less challenging grade. Will show up at the business end.
Career
25: 3-1-2
Rating · IRD
85
Speed map
Leader
First-up
4: 2-0-0
Second-up
3: 0-0-1
Third-up
3: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
3: 0-0-0
Track Casterton
2: 2-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
2: 0-0-0
Track Mount Gambier
3: 0-1-0
Distance 1430m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
5: 0-0-0
Distance 1608m
1: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
6: 0-1-1
Going Soft
13: 3-0-0
Going Good
6: 0-0-1
Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 21% in Last 100 Rides
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 5%
Key Rider
Positive
Melissa Julius 31% above market expected in L100 Rides
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 67%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 24%
Maps Poorly
Negative
Map position not suited at this track, under performing market expectations by 21%
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
1st Up S/R
Positive
Has won 2 from 4 when resuming
AAP
Resuming (16-weeks). Ex P A Chow in Victoria. Solid form at this level last campaign. Generally competitive fresh while fitted with a Naracoorte trial.
ILB
First up and displayed a good turn of foot when winning first up last preparation at Ararat. Expecting to settle positively. First start for a new trainer. Can't leave out of your calculations.
RP
Tenth of 12 over 6½f at Coleraine (handicap) in July; can be a player at this level; first start for stable; ought to be competitive given his record when fresh and shown he can win fairly recently.
RSIS
Resuming and ran on hard when winning resuming last preparation at Ararat. First appearance for a new trainer and has minimal work to do from the draw. Watch the betting.
Career
17: 1-1-1
Rating · IRD
91
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
4: 0-0-0
Second-up
3: 0-1-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Donald
1: 0-0-0
Track Mount Gambier
6: 1-1-0
Track Penola
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1300m
4: 0-0-1
Distance 1476m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
2: 0-0-0
Going Good
11: 0-1-1
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
4: 1-0-0
Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 19% in Last 100 Rides
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 17% POT in L100 Runners
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Found a spot back off the pace but went backwards when the whips were cracking at Mortlake over this trip. Drawn favourably. Right in the mix.
ILB
Started at $9.00 and came in 5th last run at Mortlake. Should improve from the last run. Definite winning chance.
RP
Not beaten too far when fifth at Mortlake last month; has a record of 1-17; others more persuasive.
RSIS
At 8/1 finished 5th last start at Mortlake. Expecting improvement here. Strong prospects in this race.
Career
12: 1-1-0
Rating · IRD
79
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Kilmore
1: 0-0-0
Track Seymour
1: 0-1-0
Track Traralgon
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
3: 1-0-0
Distance 1628m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
7: 0-0-0
Going Soft
5: 1-1-0
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 923%
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 17%
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
AAP
Resuming (35-weeks). Ex David & Coral Feek in Victoria. Did best work late to finish third in recent Mortlake jumpout. Has some claims fresh in this company.
ILB
Racing fresh today after a 35 week spell. Odds of $13.00 and sub-standard effort when 8th last run at Stony Creek and down in distance. Racing for a new trainer. Rough chance today.
RP
Eighth beaten 7l over 1m at Stony Creek (handicap) in March; useful in this grade; returning from a layoff here; first start for new trainer; could have a say with so many of these having something to prove and he scored three runs back.
RSIS
Resumes after a break of 35 weeks. Started 12/1 and moderate showing when 8th last time at Stony Creek and dropping in distance. Racing for a new trainer.
Career
12: 1-0-2
Rating · IRD
88
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
3: 0-0-1
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
2: 1-0-0
Track Bendigo
1: 0-0-0
Track Hamilton
1: 0-0-1
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1000m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1175m
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
2: 0-0-1
Going Synthetic
3: 0-0-1
Going Good
7: 1-0-0
Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 28% in Last 100 Rides
Jockey Booking
Positive
Jack Hill 27% above market expected in L100 Rides
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 20% POT in L100 Runners
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 17%
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
Back in Dist
Negative
Dropping back to a less suitable distance range
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Blinkers Off
Positive
Blinkers coming off this start
AAP
Suited back in trip and gets Jack Hill aboard again. Good gate. Highly rated in this line-up.
ILB
Started $9.00 and faded away to finish 7th last run at Bendigo but has a positive alley. Should muster plenty of early toe. Coming back in distance. One that represents value at a decent price.
RP
String of consistent efforts of late; solid run when seventh over 7f at Bendigo (handicap) last month; should not be far away as recent form is thin on the ground in this contest and lots of promise in her latest performance.
RSIS
Odds of 8/1 and folded up in the straight when 7th last run at Bendigo but drawn nicely. Has shown early pace in races to date. Solid prospects.
Career
15: 1-1-1
Rating · IRD
82
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
3: 1-1-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-1
Track Launceston
4: 0-0-0
Track Naracoorte
1: 0-0-0
Track Bordertown
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1000m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1100m
3: 0-0-1
Distance 1350m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
4: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-1
Going Soft
4: 0-1-0
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Increased Dist
Positive
Distance rise from last start
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Resuming (15-weeks). Third outing for new trainer/ this region. Second in recent Mortlake jumpout. Could give some cheek at odds fresh in this affair.
ILB
Resumes after a spell. Started $8.00 and lacklustre showing when 9th last start at Naracoorte. Has early speed and positions nicely. Needs significant improvement.
RP
Was ninth of ten, beaten 6l, when close behind Alpinova at Naracoorte in July; is passed over.
RSIS
Fresh today after a break. Was 7/1 and disappointing run when 9th last run at Naracoorte. Should jump out and bowl along.
Career
60: 5-12-8
Rating · IRD
86
Speed map
Offmidfield
First-up
6: 0-1-0
Second-up
5: 0-0-1
Third-up
5: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
5: 1-2-1
Track Echuca
3: 0-1-0
Track Geelong
2: 0-1-0
Track Terang
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1430m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1106m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1117m
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
28: 2-5-3
Going Heavy
8: 1-1-0
Going Soft
24: 2-6-5
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Trainer SR
Negative
Brooke Verwey-Mitchell striking at just 6%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 42%
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 80% in L100 rides
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Long Prep
Negative
Yet to find the winners stall this prep
AAP
Last success was 16 Aug 2025. Reserved at rear, late into the frame at Wangaratta over this journey. One for exotics.
ILB
Came on strongly to finish 2nd last start at Wangaratta. Always seems to find the line well. Betting is the best guide.
RP
Creditable effort to finish runner-up (Wangaratta) two weeks ago; others more appealing as regularly been coming up a bit short lately.
RSIS
Ran home into 2nd beaten by 2 1/4L last run at Wangaratta. Might take a while to wind up but should be hitting top gear in the straight. Could feature here.
Career
22: 2-0-0
Rating · IRD
72
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
4: 0-0-0
Second-up
3: 0-0-0
Third-up
3: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Kyneton
2: 0-0-0
Track Warracknabeal
1: 1-0-0
Track Echuca
4: 0-0-0
Distance 1009m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
4: 0-0-0
Distance 1175m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
12: 1-0-0
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
3: 0-0-0
Hot Trainer
Positive
Aftab Shaikh in good form, out performing market 46%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 31% POT in L100 Runners
Maps Poorly
Negative
Map position not suited at this track, under performing market expectations by 15%
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Winless Prep
Negative
Expect the drought to continue
AAP
Raced in back half and was never in a position to mount a serious challenge at Kyneton. Hard to warm to here.
ILB
Was $101.00 and weakened to finish 6th last time at Kyneton. Very unlikely to cause an upset.
RP
Held in sixth over 6f at Kyneton (handicap) last month; been out of sorts of late; easy enough to take on.
RSIS
Was 100/1 and looked outclassed when 6th last time at Kyneton.
Career
15: 1-2-1
Rating · IRD
83
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
2: 0-1-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Swan Hill
2: 0-0-0
Track Colac
1: 0-0-1
Track Kerang
3: 1-1-0
Distance 1100m
5: 1-1-0
Distance 1106m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1135m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
14: 1-2-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-1
Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 25% in Last 100 Rides
Trainer SR
Negative
Shaun Muir striking at just 2%
Jockey Booking
Positive
Dean Yendall 24% above market expected in L100 Rides
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 218%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 46%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Resuming (28-weeks). Ex Mitchell Freedman in Victoria. Won latest Geelong jumpout. Could get into the placings fresh in this line-up.
ILB
First run back from a 28 week break. Was $41.00 and moved ahead of some to finish 5th last start at Kyneton. First appearance for a new trainer. Do not dismiss entirely.
RP
Managed just one success in her career to date; not beaten too far when fifth at Kyneton over 6f (handicap) in April; runs for a new stable here; layoff to overcome; is passed over.
RSIS
First run back from a break of 28 weeks. Odds of 40/1 and improved when 5th last time at Kyneton. First start for a new trainer.
Career
66: 3-6-8
Rating · IRD
76
Speed map
Offmidfield
First-up
6: 0-1-0
Second-up
5: 0-1-0
Third-up
5: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
5: 0-0-0
Track Burrumbeet
2: 0-2-0
Track Hamilton
2: 0-0-0
Track St Arnaud
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1612m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
4: 0-0-1
Distance 1209m
1: 0-0-0
Going Synthetic
12: 0-1-3
Going Firm
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
28: 1-2-2
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 134%
Needs To Imp
Negative
Finished towards the tail last start
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Long Break
Negative
Resumes from a 442 day break (> 300 days)
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Resuming after a (63-weeks) spell. Third in latest Burrumbeet jumpout. Has a tricky draw for return. Fitness could tell.
ILB
Racing fresh today after a break of 63 weeks. Odds of $151.00 and disappointing display when 13th last time at Swan Hill. Does take a while to get into stride. Too much luck needed to come into contention.
RP
Doesn't win often; last of 13 over 6½f at Swan Hill (handicap) last August; not seen for some time now; others appeal more.
RSIS
Back after a 63 week break. Odds of 150/1 and not up to scratch when 13th last start at Swan Hill. Likely to settle back in the field.
Career
94: 5-10-6
Rating · IRD
72
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
6: 0-0-0
Second-up
4: 0-1-0
Third-up
3: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Werribee
1: 0-0-0
Track Avoca
1: 0-0-0
Track Dunkeld
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
28: 2-0-3
Distance 1218m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1413m
1: 0-0-1
Going Heavy
14: 0-1-4
Going Soft
31: 2-4-1
Going Good
49: 3-5-1
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 19% POT in L100 Runners
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Back in Dist
Negative
Dropping back to a less suitable distance range
Form At Track
Negative
Yet to win here
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
AAP
Let-up (71-days). Veteran who returns without a trial or jumpout. Unplaced from 4 starts here. Others more persuasive.
ILB
Fresh after a spell. Odds of $26.00 and ran 5th last time at Casterton and back in trip. Very hard to have.
RP
Held when fifth of ten at Casterton over 7f (handicap) in August; makes limited appeal.
RSIS
First run back from a break. Odds of 25/1 and came in 5th last run at Casterton and will be down in distance.
Career
29: 1-3-1
Rating · IRD
75
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
4: 0-0-0
Second-up
3: 0-0-0
Third-up
3: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
3: 0-0-0
Track Benalla
1: 0-0-0
Track Seymour
2: 0-0-0
Track Murtoa
1: 0-0-0
Distance 975m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1006m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
21: 1-2-1
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
3: 0-1-0
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Primed
Positive
Fitter here racing on a quick back up
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Long Prep
Negative
Yet to find the winners stall this prep
AAP
Backing up quickly. Started $15 when safely held in picnic company at Mildura. Has work to do on recent figures.
ILB
On a quick turnaround. Started $20.00 and mediocre performance when 7th last time at Mildura. Yet to fire this preparation with no placings from 11 runs. Will need to find a new peak in this.
RP
Been a while since he managed only win; held when seventh of eight over 6f at Mildura (handicap) six days ago; probably unlikely to trouble the principals.
RSIS
Backs up quickly. Odds of 19/1 and average at best when 7th last time at Mildura. Yet to fire of late.
Career
95: 2-7-8
Rating · IRD
75
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
5: 0-0-0
Second-up
4: 0-0-1
Third-up
4: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
4: 0-1-0
Track Murray Bridge
1: 0-0-0
Track Mount Gambier
7: 0-1-0
Track Swan Hill
5: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1650m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1106m
1: 0-0-0
Going Synthetic
3: 0-0-0
Going Unknown
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
55: 1-2-5
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 79% better than Career Avg.
Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 2%
Key Rider
Positive
Shayleigh Ingelse 114% above market expected in L100 Rides
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 32%
Hot Jockey
Positive
Shayleigh Ingelse in hot recent form, out performing market expectation by 114%
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
AAP
No threat as a $101 chance at St Arnaud. Others with greater appeal.
ILB
Started $101.00 and tailed off to finish 9th last start at St Arnaud. Prefer in an easier race.
RP
A while since her last success and recent form nothing to write home about; no impression when ninth of ten at St Arnaud last month; passed over.
RSIS
Started 100/1 and faded to finish 9th last run at St Arnaud.
Career
74: 3-1-2
Rating · IRD
70
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-1
Third-up
2: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Port Augusta
1: 0-0-0
Track Geelong
1: 0-0-0
Track Ararat
3: 0-0-0
Distance 1110m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1211m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1800m
1: 0-0-0
Going Unknown
1: 0-1-0
Going Firm
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
37: 1-0-1
Jockey Booking
Negative
Christine Puls current POT is 63% below Career Avg.
Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 2%
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are winning 35% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 32%
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Form At Track
Negative
Yet to win here
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Unplaced from 4 starts here. Leaning towards others here.
ILB
Odds of $101.00 and faded to finish 10th last start at St Arnaud. Finished 6th in a trial at Naracoorte on Nov 1st. Expected to settle towards the rear. Best to watch only.
RP
Was tailed off at St Arnaud two weeks ago; a while since his last success; probably unlikely to trouble the principals.
RSIS
Odds of 100/1 and couldn't maintain the pace when 10th last start at St Arnaud. Ran 6th in a trial at Naracoorte on Nov 1st. Gets back and needs luck.