Queanbeyan (NSW) horses tips & previews

15 Nov, 2:38 am AEDT

One race at a time: field, form guide and win/place odds for Queanbeyan (NSW), with capture times on every price.

Meeting — Tue 10 Nov, 11:00 am AEDT

Meetings · Tue, 10 NovQueanbeyan (NSW)Change

Race 3 — Grid Property Group (Bm58) 2000m · jumps Tue 10 Nov, 2:25 pm AEDT

Race preview

The Grid Property Group Benchmark 58 handicap over 2000 metres at Queanbeyan on a good four track shapes as a tactical race where gate position and early tempo will matter. Ring Of Fire is shortest in the market, followed by Hard Grunt and Delago Serg, with Sonho Dourado and Big Time Charlie next. The track should favour runners who can dictate or sit just off the pace, especially given the leaders group of Scorched Lane, Big Time Charlie, and Delago Serg. Ring Of Fire, drawn one, maps in the offpace lane and holds a genuine edge here — the data suggests this runner has outperformed market expectations by 21 per cent at Queanbeyan, and recent sectional work points to slower early splits, which should suit a runner who can find room into the straight. The claim from the book is compelling: a solid run in class one at Canberra last start, not beaten far at Canberra when in the market over this exact journey, and a third-up record of 1-1-0 from two attempts.

Hard Grunt sits next shortest and brings genuine claims. This jockey-trainer combo are outperforming market expectations by 45 per cent, and the gelding has early speed that reads as a real advantage on this circuit. A win at Bombala last time and a market run third at Tumut beforehand suggest the form is solid, even if the win-record across his career sits modest. Delago Serg rounds out the first-up movers at barrier three with Damon Budler aboard. The jockey is running 19 per cent better than career average in recent rides, and while the latest effort at Sapphire Coast was unspectacular after leading in a small field, the data concedes the run warrants forgiveness. That said, this runner is on a quick back-up and form-wise rates only 83 on the ratings card.

The major concern is the pace shape. Three runners are mapped as leaders, and if they scrimmage early, the offpace runners like Ring Of Fire should be advantaged into the straight. Will To Excel, a backmarker drawn six, brings strong credentials on paper — 74 career starts with eight wins and leading with class — but jockey Winona Costin is 21 per cent above market expected in her last 100 rides, and the trainer's recent return sits only 5 per cent, a real red flag for consistency. Scorched Lane, despite being a leader type drawn four with winkers off this start, has posted a mixed run line and the early sectional pace being taken off should work against his chances. The value angle sits with Ring Of Fire at a price the market has underrated relative to map position and last-start form at this track.

Race notes

BM58,BM58 HCP,Benchmark 58
GOOD4
Fine
7 runners

Shortest win price

Ring Of Fire (4)

3.00

Most career wins

Will To Excel

8-8-11 from 74 starts

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

3Will To Excel

Offmidfield

8Sonho Dourado

Offpace

4Ring Of Fire

Onpace

6Hard Grunt

Leader

1Scorched Lane
5Delago Serg
2Big Time Charlie

Scorched Lane · Positive
Fast Early
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Big Time Charlie · Negative
Early Sectionals
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Will To Excel · Negative
Trainer Recent
Camp struggling with S/R just 5%
Ring Of Fire · Positive
Maps Well
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 21%

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace

1Scorched LaneJ: Glenn Cahill·T: Matthew Kelley463kg4 11 7 4 418: 1-5-3$10.00$3.70

Career

18: 1-5-3

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating60%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
4: 0-2-0
Second-up
3: 1-0-0
Third-up
3: 0-1-1
Fourth-up
2: 0-1-0
Track Canberra
1: 0-0-0
Track Echuca
1: 0-1-0
Track Kembla Grange
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
2: 1-0-0
Distance 1550m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
7: 0-1-1
Going Good
13: 1-3-2
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
4: 0-2-1

Last starts

4Wagga1600m30 Oct 2026 · CL1-SW · GOOD45.66L
4Canberra1600m9 Oct 2026 · CL1-SW · GOOD44.64L
7Corowa1600m14 Sept 2026 · CL1-SW · GOOD47.4L
11Moruya1435m28 Aug 2026 · BM82 HCP · GOOD49.3L
4Wagga1600m28 Feb 2026 · CL1-SW · GOOD41.7L
6Canberra900m20 Feb 2026 · Barrier Trial8.3L
8Sapphire Coast1600m31 Jan 2026 · CL2 · GOOD440.2L
4Canterbury1550m23 Jan 2026 · 3UP CG&E BM72 HCP · SOFT52.2L

Insights

Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Winkers Off
Positive
Winkers coming off this start
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
Weight Rise
Negative
Carrying 5.5kg more than LS

Comments

AAP

On pace but found little at the business end at Wagga. Usually prominent and ready to tackle longer now. Warrants attention.

ILB

Started $6.50 and lost ground when 4th last run at Wagga and goes down in class. Should race on the speed. Hoping that the added weight won't hurt. Good chance of taking this out.

You have to go back a fair way to find his only win; held in fourth over 1m at Wagga (conditions race) last month; has to prove this longer trip is what he wants and there are better alternatives here.

RSIS

Started 11/2 and was getting tired late when 4th last start at Wagga and goes down in class. Should be going forward early. Up in weight. Capable type.

2Big Time CharlieJ: Brodie Loy·T: Luke Pepper561.5kg1 1 1 9 643: 6-5-2$13.00$4.00

Career

43: 6-5-2

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating60%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
7: 0-1-0
Second-up
5: 0-0-0
Third-up
5: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
4: 1-0-1
Track Tuncurry
1: 0-0-0
Track Mudgee
1: 0-0-0
Track Sapphire Coast
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1280m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1750m
3: 2-0-0
Going Good
27: 4-3-2
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
15: 2-2-0

Last starts

6Queanbeyan1600m26 Oct 2026 · BM58 · SOFT64.61L
9Canberra1750m12 June 2026 · BM65 · GOOD310.3L
1Canberra1750m30 May 2026 · BM55 · GOOD3-2.5
1Canberra2000m8 May 2026 · BM60 · SOFT5-0.5
1Queanbeyan2000m21 Apr 2026 · BM66 · GOOD4-0.9
9Canberra2000m3 Apr 2026 · BM60 · SOFT59.6L
11Canberra2000m25 Mar 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT510.4L
2Goulburn2140m10 Mar 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT73.2L

Insights

Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Increased Dist
Positive
Distance rise from last start
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Sent forward but flat-footed when things got serious this venue first run back. Building fitness. Capable of making an impact.

ILB

Started at $16.00 and couldn't maintain the pace when 6th last run at this track but have to respect the form at this trip. Should be going forward early. Could go close.

Likes this combination of C&D; has proven competitive in a race of this nature; not disgraced when sixth of nine over 1m here (handicap) last month; could be hard to beat as does have winning form.

RSIS

Started 15/1 and folded up in the straight when 6th last run at this track but strong performer at this distance in the past. Displays good tactical pace. Has strong claims.

3Will To ExcelJ: Winona Costin·T: James Ponsonby661.5kg5 3 2 2 874: 8-8-11$14.00$4.20

Career

74: 8-8-11

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo60%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
9: 1-2-0
Second-up
8: 1-0-0
Third-up
8: 1-0-1
Fourth-up
7: 1-0-3
Track Dubbo
5: 0-1-0
Track Wyong
1: 0-1-0
Track Sapphire Coast
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
6: 2-0-0
Distance 2100m
12: 2-2-3
Distance 2330m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
46: 7-4-4
Going Heavy
11: 0-3-4
Going Soft
16: 1-1-3

Last starts

8Warwick Farm1200m30 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)17L
2Wyong2100m7 May 2026 · BM64 · GOOD41.1L
2Wellington2400m10 Apr 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD40.4L
3Gosford2100m2 Apr 2026 · BM64 · GOOD42.8L
5Grafton2230m30 Mar 2026 · BM66 · GOOD45L
2Dubbo2200m6 Mar 2026 · BM66 · GOOD42.1L
4Mudgee1850m21 Feb 2026 · BM58 · SOFT51.2L
3Orange2100m9 Feb 2026 · 3yo+ · HEAVY106.8L

Insights

Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 5%
Key Rider
Positive
Winona Costin 21% above market expected in L100 Rides
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 36%
Maps Poorly
Negative
Map position not suited at this track, under performing market expectations by 22%
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Increased Dist
Positive
Distance rise from last start
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

First-up (26-weeks). Smart on his day and pitted against better company last prep. Generally competitive fresh while trialling quietly in preparation for return.

ILB

Fresh today after a break of 26 weeks. Picked up late ground when 2nd last run at Wyong and matched against less formidable competition. Going up in weight. Others are more appealing.

Finished second when beaten 1l at Wyong over 1m2½f (handicap) dropped back in distance six months ago; has maintained his consistent level of form; layoff to overcome; should be on the premises as recent display was promising.

RSIS

Racing fresh after a break of 26 weeks. Was strong late when 2nd last time at Wyong and taking on a lower class of opponents.

4Ring Of FireJ: Jean Van Overmeire·T: K Dryden & L Snowden159.5kg3 2 1 2 711: 1-4-2$3.00$1.65

Career

11: 1-4-2

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo80%
Early Speed80%
Rating100%
Closing Speed20%

Record

First-up
3: 0-1-1
Second-up
2: 0-1-1
Third-up
2: 1-1-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-1-0
Track Wagga
6: 1-1-1
Track Sapphire Coast
1: 0-1-0
Track Canberra
3: 0-2-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1400m
4: 0-2-2
Distance 1600m
4: 1-1-0
Going Good
8: 1-1-2
Going Soft
3: 0-3-0

Last starts

7Canberra2000m23 Oct 2026 · CL1-SW · GOOD42.8L
2Canberra1600m9 Oct 2026 · CL1-SW · GOOD40.75L
1Wagga1600m28 Sept 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD4-0.01
2Canberra1400m4 Sept 2026 · MDN-SW · SOFT62.4L
3Goulburn1400m23 Aug 2026 · Maiden · GOOD41L
5Wagga1600m12 Mar 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · GOOD46.21L
4Wagga1600m16 Feb 2026 · MDN SW · GOOD44.1L
2Sapphire Coast1400m1 Feb 2026 · Maiden · SOFT60.8L

Insights

Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 21%
Slow Early LS
Negative
Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Solid run Plate (C1) at Canberra 9 Oct. On pace, not beaten far at Canberra when in the market over this journey. Makes a strong case in this company.

ILB

Was $3.70 and couldn't stay in touch when 7th last run at Canberra. May see an upturn in form and drawn the rails. Putting up notable efforts this campaign. Has a very strong case to be winning.

Useful at this level and running consistently; somewhat disappointing when finishing seventh (11-4) in a conditions race (Canberra) 18 days ago upped to this distance; no surprise to see him go well given that not many of these impressed last time out and shown he can win fairly recently.

RSIS

At 11/4 weakened to finish 7th last time at Canberra. Is capable of a resurgence and has minimal work to do from the draw. Looks like a winning chance.

5Delago SergJ: Damon Budler·T: P J Facoory358.5kg2 11 5 5 421: 2-2-5$4.80$2.25

Career

21: 2-2-5

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating60%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Canberra
4: 0-0-1
Track Goulburn
1: 0-0-0
Track Rosehill
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1310m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1425m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1460m
5: 0-0-1
Going Good
15: 2-1-3
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-1
Going Soft
4: 0-1-1

Last starts

4Sapphire Coast1600m5 Nov 2026 · Benchmark 58 · GOOD42.56L
5Queanbeyan1460m26 Oct 2026 · CTRY CL3 · SOFT65L
5Queanbeyan1460m11 Oct 2026 · Benchmark 58 · GOOD42.96L
11Rosehill1500m30 May 2026 · 3yo+ · HEAVY910.3L
2Queanbeyan1600m17 May 2026 · CL3 · GOOD40.5L
1Sapphire Coast1605m3 May 2026 · BM58 · GOOD4-1.5
5Canberra2000m17 Apr 2026 · CL1-SW · SOFT59.1L
5Goulburn1600m11 Apr 2026 · CL1 & MDN-SW · GOOD44.9L

Insights

Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 19% better than Career Avg.
Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 6%
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 36%
Trainer Form
Negative
Stable out of form, losing 46% Profit on Turnover
Key Jockey
Positive
Damon Budler winning at 22% POT in last 100 rides
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 21%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Increased Dist
Positive
Distance rise from last start

Comments

AAP

On a quick back-up. Only battled home after leading in the small field at Sapphire Coast. Has speed and can forgive latest.

ILB

Backs up quickly. Odds of $2.80 and faded away to finish 4th last run at Sapphire Coast. Has early speed and positions nicely. Looks like solid value.

This is his level; respectable effort when fourth over 1m at Sapphire Coast (handicap) five days ago; has to be respected as shown he can get his head in front.

RSIS

On a short back up. Started 9/5 and tailed off to finish 4th last start at Sapphire Coast. Has good tactical pace and will be nicely positioned. Should run a competitive race.

6Hard GruntJ: Pierre Boudvillain·T: G P Vella257kg5 9 7 1 324: 2-1-6$3.50$1.85

Career

24: 2-1-6

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Kilmore
1: 0-0-0
Track Mornington
1: 0-0-0
Track Pakenham
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2000m
4: 0-0-2
Distance 2025m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2435m
1: 0-0-0
Going Firm
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
17: 0-1-6
Going Soft
4: 1-0-0

Last starts

3Tumut1600m31 Oct 2026 · BM50 · GOOD32.61L
1Bombala1700m17 Oct 2026 · CL1-SW · FIRM2-1.05
7Canberra1600m9 Oct 2026 · CL1-SW · GOOD47.72L
9Canberra1400m26 Sept 2026 · BM55 · GOOD47.63L
5Canberra1400m4 Sept 2026 · BM55 · SOFT61.9L
7Canberra1280m21 Aug 2026 · 4UP BM50 HCP · GOOD36.1L
1Queanbeyan1600m21 Mar 2026 · CL1-SW · SOFT7-1.6
7Wagga1600m12 Mar 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · GOOD47.48L

Insights

Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 45%
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Increased Dist
Positive
Distance rise from last start
Form At Track
Positive
1 time winner here at Queanbeyan
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Knuckled down for third at Tumut when in the market. Goes into wider exotics.

ILB

Ran 3rd last time at Tumut and can find a nice position from the draw. Jockey Pierre Boudvillain and trainer Gratz Vella must be respected as a team. Hard to see this being good enough.

Ran well to finish third (beaten 2½l) over 1m at Tumut (handicap) last month; has won here before.

RSIS

Honest race when 3rd last start at Tumut and has a good draw. Jockey Pierre Boudvillain and trainer Gratz Vella show promise as a duo.

7Bulla VinakaScratched6––––

Career

34: 1-5-9

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating60%
Closing Speed60%

Record

First-up
4: 0-1-0
Second-up
3: 0-1-1
Third-up
3: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
3: 1-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
2: 0-0-2
Track Bathurst
3: 0-1-1
Track Wagga
3: 0-0-0
Distance 1218m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1280m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1400m
7: 1-0-2
Going Heavy
3: 0-0-1
Going Soft
13: 0-0-4
Going Unknown
2: 0-1-1

Last starts

7Kembla Grange1400m3 Nov 2026 · CL1 · SOFT610.9L
8Kembla Grange1600m24 Oct 2026 · 3UP COND BM68 HCP · GOOD48L
4Goulburn1600m6 Oct 2026 · BM58 · SOFT62.98L
3Canberra1750m21 Aug 2026 · CL1-SW · GOOD32.1L
3Moruya1650m16 Aug 2026 · BM58 · HEAVY93.3L
6Forbes1400m2 Aug 2026 · CL1 · GOOD42.4L
4Wagga1300m20 July 2026 · Benchmark 50 · HEAVY83.6L
6Wagga1400m6 July 2026 · BM58 · HEAVY94.5L

Insights

Needs To Imp
Negative
Finished towards the tail last start

Comments

AAP

On a short back-up. Failed to threaten at Kembla Grange at longer odds. Stamina on trial here but well into preparation and could give some cheek at odds.

ILB

On a quick turnaround. Average at best when 7th last time at Kembla Grange but racing over more ground. Carrying more weight than last time.

Beaten 11l (seventh) at Kembla Grange over 7f (handicap) a week ago; not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win in 2024) and good and bad recent runs found on his CV; record demonstrates how he often finds at least one too good so unlikely to trouble the principals; also engaged in race 1 at Queanbeyan.

RSIS

Backing up quickly for this race. Below par performance when 7th last run at Kembla Grange but going over extra ground. Will have to carry more weight.

8Sonho DouradoJ: Molly Bourke·T: J G Sargent755kg9 7 6 6 73: 0-0-0$5.50$2.50

Career

3: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed80%
Rating20%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Kembla Grange
1: 0-0-0
Track Randwick Kensington
1: 0-0-0
Track Illawarra Grange
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1150m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
2: 0-0-0

Last starts

7Kembla Grange1600m24 Oct 2026 · 3UP MID MDN HCP · GOOD48.9L
6Randwick Kensington1400m7 Oct 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · SOFT610.04L
6Randwick1050m25 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)4.6L
7Randwick1050m11 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)2.5L
9Illawarra Grange1150m30 May 2026 · 2Y MDN-SW · SOFT610.9L
6Randwick1045m15 May 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(7)4.5L
5Canterbury893m1 May 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)5.1L

Insights

Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -34% POT in their L100 Races
Maps Poorly
Negative
Map position not suited at this track, under performing market expectations by 22%
Slow Early LS
Negative
Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Failed to threaten at Kembla Grange second-up at healthy odds. Significantly up in distance and looks a safer place proposition.

ILB

Started at $31.00 and below expectations when 7th last run at Kembla Grange. Likely to get back in the run. Best to watch and see.

Out of the frame when seventh over 1m at Kembla Grange (handicap) last month; this now her fourth attempt to get off the mark; runs for only the second time in a handicap; probably unlikely to trouble the principals.

RSIS

Odds of 30/1 and unimpressive effort when 7th last time at Kembla Grange. Gets back and needs luck.

Odds correct as at Tue 10 Nov, 2:30 pm AEDT. Odds can change.

Past meetings

Mon 26 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT · 7 races
Sun 11 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT · 7 races
Tue 8 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 7 races