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Meeting — Sat 14 Nov, 11:00 am AEDT

Meetings · Sat, 14 NovSandown (VIC)Change

Race 8 — Sportsbet C F Orr Stakes 1400m · jumps

Race preview

The Sportsbet Cf Orr Stakes brings a cracking Group 1 3UP WFA battle over 1400m at Sandown, where the track condition is listed as Soft 7 amidst looming showers. Looking at the win market order, Jimmysstar sits at the head of affairs, closely followed by Beiwacht, Pericles, Shadhavar, Splash Back, and War Machine rounding things out. Fortune favours the bold here, and the value sits with taking a strong stance against the absolute shortest runners where the market might have over-adjusted.

Jimmysstar comes in with multiple G1 credentials and a tidy 32-start career boasting 12 wins, though the C Maher stable is operating at a modest strike rate lately and he was plain enough when running seventh over 1300m at Randwick. Beiwacht is another heavily respected commodity from the C J Waller yard, coming off two solid thirds at Randwick over 1300m and 1500m where he was only run down late in the Golden Eagle. Meanwhile, Pericles brings a sharp turn of foot after taking out the Russell Balding Stakes at Randwick, pairing up with Craig Williams for Bjorn Baker in what shapes as a threatening middle-distance map campaign.

For those hunting further down the order, Shadhavar presents an intriguing angle for Tom Dabernig, seeking a hat-trick after dominating by big margins over 1400m at both Caulfield and Flemington. Drawing barrier 2 and mapping right on speed alongside Beiwacht, this progressive galloper might just give backers plenty of cheek at an appealing price. The bold play is to watch how the speed unfolds on this Soft 7 surface, keeping a close eye on those leaders who map well.

Race notes

  • 3yo+,C F ORR,GROUP 1 3UP WFA ,Group 1,Open
  • SOFT7
  • Showers
  • 6 runners

Shortest win price

Jimmysstar (1)

3.40

Most career wins

Jimmysstar

12-5-4 from 32 starts

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

  • 7Splash Back

Midfield

  • 2Pericles
  • 1Jimmysstar

Offpace

  • 4War Machine

Leader

  • 5Beiwacht
  • 8Shadhavar

  • Jimmysstar · Positive

    Jockey ROI

    Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 16% in Last 100 Rides

  • Pericles · Positive

    Fast Finisher

    Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start

  • War Machine · Positive

    Rider SR

    Jockey recent POT is 22% better than Career Avg.

  • Beiwacht · Positive

    Profitable Trainer

    Stable runners going at 8% POT in L100 Runners

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace
1JimmysstarJ: Ethan Brown·T: C Maher159kg3 9 1 6 732: 12-5-4$3.40$1.65

Career

32: 12-5-4

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey100%
  • Trainer40%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
  • Early Speed20%
  • Rating100%
  • Closing Speed100%

Record

  • First-up

    8: 4-1-0

  • Second-up

    6: 3-1-1

  • Third-up

    6: 1-1-2

  • Fourth-up

    5: 2-0-0

  • Track Doomben

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Flemington

    2: 0-2-0

  • Track Cranbourne

    1: 1-0-0

  • Distance 1600m

    1: 0-0-1

  • Distance 1000m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1100m

    2: 2-0-0

  • Going Good

    18: 7-3-2

  • Going Soft

    14: 5-2-2

Last starts

  1. 7Randwick1300m31 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD43.59L
  2. 6Randwick1200m17 Oct 2026 · EVEREST · SOFT51.94L
  3. 1Caulfield1200m27 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD4-0.75
  4. 9Caulfield1400m29 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT65L
  5. 3Warwick Farm822m18 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(7)0.4L
  6. 2Warwick Farm900m4 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)0.5L
  7. 2Eagle Farm1300m30 May 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT50.1L
  8. 4Doomben1200m16 May 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT72.4L

Insights

  • Jockey ROI

    Positive

    Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 16% in Last 100 Rides

  • Trainer SR

    Negative

    Ciaron Maher striking at just 8%

  • Hot J/T Combo

    Positive

    Combo are out performing market expectations by 44%

  • Trainer A2E

    Negative

    Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 38%

  • Key Jockey

    Positive

    Ethan Brown winning at 17% POT in last 100 rides

  • Maps Poorly

    Negative

    Map position not suited at this track, under performing market expectations by 26%

  • Nice Barrier

    Positive

    Well drawn from gate 1

  • Blinkers Off

    Positive

    Blinkers coming off this start

Comments

AAP

Multiple G1 winner. Got back and ran home steadily last time out at Randwick. Drawn to get every chance. Key contender.

ILB

Jumped at $3.80 and finished 7th last run at Randwick. Looking past the last run and has minimal work to do from the alley. Up against a more competitive field. Solid claims.

RP

Finished seventh in the Russell Balding Stakes at Randwick when behind Pericles last month; achieved plenty of success against this sort of company and has proved himself a top performer; plenty of appeal if reproducing his best back form.

RSIS

Was 11/4 and finished 7th last run at Randwick. Should bounce back and has minimal work to do from the stall. Ethan Brown does know the horse very well. Solid claims.

2PericlesJ: Craig Williams·T: Bjorn Baker659kg7 6 7 7 138: 9-7-6$3.70$1.80

Career

38: 9-7-6

Rating · IRD

84

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

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

Record

  • First-up

    9: 4-0-1

  • Second-up

    8: 3-1-2

  • Third-up

    8: 1-1-2

  • Fourth-up

    5: 0-1-0

  • Track Caulfield

    7: 1-1-2

  • Track Moonee Valley

    2: 1-0-1

  • Track Sandown

    2: 1-0-0

  • Distance 1200m

    2: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1400m

    12: 5-2-1

  • Distance 1609m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Good

    25: 7-3-4

  • Going Heavy

    6: 1-3-1

  • Going Soft

    7: 1-1-1

Last starts

  1. 1Randwick1300m31 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD4-0.79
  2. 7Randwick1200m17 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT52.2L
  3. 7Caulfield1200m27 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD43.6L
  4. 6Warwick Farm822m18 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(7)1.7L
  5. 7Randwick1400m18 Apr 2026 · ALL AGED · GOOD42.6L
  6. 5Randwick1600m4 Apr 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT77.7L
  7. 3Rosehill1500m21 Mar 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT63.1L
  8. 1Caulfield1400m21 Feb 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD4-0.8

Insights

  • Fast Finisher

    Positive

    Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start

  • Hot J/T Combo

    Positive

    Combo are out performing market expectations by 48%

  • Early Splits

    Positive

    Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit

  • Solid Run LS

    Positive

    Won last start

  • Form At Track

    Positive

    1 time winner here at Sandown

  • Class Rise

    Negative

    Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Terrific winning the The Russell Balding Stakes over 1300m at Randwick at $17. Each way claims.

ILB

Rounded them up to win last time at Randwick and proven performer at this trip in the past. Testing ability against stronger contenders. Respected competitor.

RP

Track has proven suitable before; gained narrow success in the Russell Balding Stakes at Randwick last month; should prove competitive.

RSIS

Charged home to win last start at Randwick and proven runner at this trip. Facing formidable competition. Very tidy performer.

3Angel CapitalScratched6––––

Career

19: 6-2-2

Rating · IRD

20

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey100%
  • Trainer100%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
  • Early Speed80%
  • Rating60%
  • Closing Speed80%

Record

  • First-up

    6: 4-0-1

  • Second-up

    4: 1-0-1

  • Third-up

    4: 1-1-0

  • Fourth-up

    3: 0-1-0

  • Track Eagle Farm

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Doomben

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Flemington

    1: 0-0-1

  • Distance 1000m

    1: 1-0-0

  • Distance 1200m

    9: 2-1-2

  • Distance 1400m

    8: 3-1-0

  • Going Good

    14: 5-2-2

  • Going Soft

    5: 1-0-0

Last starts

  1. 8Randwick1200m17 Oct 2026 · EVEREST · SOFT52.67L
  2. 6Randwick1000m6 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(7)3.3L
  3. 1Caulfield1400m19 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD3-0.75
  4. 10Caulfield1400m29 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT65.8L
  5. 3Randwick1200m8 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD41.9L
  6. 4Randwick1000m31 July 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)2.6L
  7. 6Randwick1400m18 Apr 2026 · ALL AGED · GOOD42.5L
  8. 3Canterbury900m10 Apr 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)3.9L

Insights

  • Hot J/T Combo

    Positive

    Combo are out performing market expectations by 43%

  • Trainer ROI

    Positive

    Runners from this stable currently going at 8% POT in L100 Runners

  • Tricky Map

    Negative

    Runners with this map, underperform market by 9%

  • Early Splits

    Negative

    Out of races with slow early tempos

  • Ran On Hard LS

    Positive

    Ran on well last start

Comments

AAP

Won the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield two back 19 Sep. Ran on late from the back in The Everest at Randwick. Makes strong appeal here.

ILB

Ran 8th last run at Randwick. Added confidence with Ben Melham doing the steering.

RP

Not far behind Jimmysstar when eighth (Randwick) four weeks ago; successful six times from 19 career runs and took the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes two months ago; makes limited appeal with several rivals in good nick.

RSIS

Ran 8th last time at Randwick. Jockey Ben Melham has been successful previously.

4War MachineJ: Mark Zahra·T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes559kg3 11 3 14 121: 8-2-4$19.00$4.80

Career

21: 8-2-4

Rating · IRD

90

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey100%
  • Trainer100%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo40%
  • Early Speed100%
  • Rating60%
  • Closing Speed100%

Record

  • First-up

    6: 2-2-2

  • Second-up

    5: 2-0-1

  • Third-up

    5: 3-0-0

  • Fourth-up

    2: 1-0-0

  • Track Cranbourne

    1: 1-0-0

  • Track Kyneton

    1: 1-0-0

  • Track Eagle Farm

    1: 1-0-0

  • Distance 1500m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1100m

    1: 0-0-1

  • Distance 1200m

    6: 1-2-1

  • Going Soft

    5: 1-0-2

  • Going Good

    16: 7-2-2

Last starts

  1. 1Caulfield1400m17 Oct 2026 · 4yo+ · GOOD4-0.2
  2. 14Caulfield1400m19 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD39L
  3. 3Caulfield1100m29 Aug 2026 · 4yo+ · SOFT62.8L
  4. 11Flemington1200m7 Mar 2026 · GROUP 1 HCP · GOOD34L
  5. 3Pakenham1200m23 Jan 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD33.5L
  6. 12Randwick1300m1 Nov 2025 · 3UP SW+P · SOFT710.1L
  7. 10Randwick1200m18 Oct 2025 · EVEREST · GOOD43.5L
  8. 1Flemington1200m4 Oct 2025 · 3yo+ · GOOD3-2

Insights

  • Rider SR

    Positive

    Jockey recent POT is 22% better than Career Avg.

  • Cold J/T Combo

    Negative

    Combo are losing -24% POT in their L100 Races

  • Stable In Form

    Positive

    Stable going well. Out performing market by 29%

  • Profitable Trainer

    Positive

    Stable runners going at 8% POT in L100 Runners

  • Tricky Map

    Negative

    Runners with this map, underperform market by 9%

  • Early Splits

    Positive

    Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit

  • Solid Run LS

    Positive

    Won last start

  • Class Rise

    Negative

    Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Showed plenty of fight winning Harry White Stakes at Caulfield over this trip. Sterner test here but could run a race at odds.

ILB

Ran on strongly to win last run at Caulfield and ideal distance as proven previously. Has been a model of consistency since coming back from a break. Not dismissing.

RP

Scored narrowly in a Group 3 at Caulfield last month; has achieved eight wins from 21 career runs; one to note.

RSIS

Rounded them up to win last start at Caulfield and suited at this distance historically. Showing great form lately but matched against tougher rivals.

5BeiwachtJ: James Mc Donald·T: C J Waller359kg2 1 9 3 317: 4-3-3$3.60$1.75

Career

17: 4-3-3

Rating · IRD

82

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey60%
  • Trainer100%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo80%
  • Early Speed20%
  • Rating60%
  • Closing Speed40%

Record

  • First-up

    4: 1-0-1

  • Second-up

    3: 0-2-0

  • Third-up

    3: 1-0-1

  • Fourth-up

    3: 1-0-1

  • Track Flemington

    2: 0-0-0

  • Track Rosehill

    6: 2-1-1

  • Track Randwick

    7: 1-2-2

  • Distance 1300m

    2: 0-1-1

  • Distance 1400m

    3: 3-0-0

  • Distance 1500m

    2: 0-0-1

  • Going Good

    12: 3-2-1

  • Going Soft

    5: 1-1-2

Last starts

  1. 3Randwick1500m31 Oct 2026 · 4yo · GOOD41.05L
  2. 3Randwick1300m17 Oct 2026 · 4yo · SOFT50.62L
  3. 9Caulfield1200m27 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD44.1L
  4. 1Caulfield1400m29 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT6-3
  5. 2Warwick Farm1000m4 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)3.1L
  6. 1Randwick1400m18 Apr 2026 · ALL AGED · GOOD4-1
  7. 1Canterbury900m10 Apr 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)-1.7
  8. 6Rosehill1500m21 Mar 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT64.1L

Insights

  • Profitable Trainer

    Positive

    Stable runners going at 8% POT in L100 Runners

  • Maps Well

    Positive

    Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 9%

Comments

AAP

Is a multiple G1 winner. Was fantastic last time in the Golden Eagle only being run down in the shadows by Skyhook at Randwick. Highly rated in this line-up.

ILB

Gave a strong sight when 3rd beaten by 1L last run at Randwick. Likely to be well placed early. In fine form since returning from a break. Strong competitor.

RP

Third over 7½f at Randwick in the Golden Eagle was a good effort last month; proven at the highest level and consistent lately; has to be considered.

RSIS

Was found wanting late when 3rd last run at Randwick. Has early pace and positions nicely. Looking sharp on the track since resuming from a break. Great chance.

6Desert LightningScratched7––––

Career

38: 8-5-4

Rating · IRD

20

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey20%
  • Trainer20%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
  • Early Speed80%
  • Rating20%
  • Closing Speed80%

Record

  • First-up

    6: 2-1-1

  • Second-up

    5: 2-0-1

  • Third-up

    5: 1-1-0

  • Fourth-up

    3: 0-1-0

  • Track Mornington

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Randwick

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Caulfield

    7: 0-1-0

  • Distance 1300m

    2: 0-1-0

  • Distance 1400m

    10: 0-1-1

  • Distance 1600m

    9: 2-1-2

  • Going Good

    26: 7-2-2

  • Going Heavy

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Soft

    11: 1-3-2

Last starts

  1. 6Flemington1400m31 Oct 2026 · GROUP 2 HCP · GOOD42.79L
  2. 7Caulfield1100m10 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD33.92L
  3. 6Flemington1200m12 Sept 2026 · 4yo+ · GOOD31.4L
  4. 6Caulfield1400m15 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT63.1L
  5. 12Eagle Farm1400m13 June 2026 · 3yo+ · HEAVY95L
  6. 8Eagle Farm1300m30 May 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT51.8L
  7. 1Morphettville1200m9 May 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT6-0.1
  8. 4Mornington1200m18 Apr 2026 · HAREEBA STKS · GOOD42.4L

Insights

  • Rider

    Negative

    Negative rider change today

  • Dist S/R

    Negative

    Poor performer at the distance

Comments

AAP

Midfield and battled away solidly at Flemington over this trip. Keener on others.

ILB

Came in 6th last start at Flemington and up against tougher competition. Luke Nolen is a key engagement.

RP

Creditable effort to finish sixth, beaten just under 3l (Flemington) two weeks ago upped to this trip in a Group 2; track has proven suitable before; slumped a bit since winning a Group 1 at Morphettville six months ago; this looks a decent race so others make more appeal.

RSIS

Ran 6th last time at Flemington and facing a stronger group of contenders. Luke Nolen takes the reins today.

7Splash BackJ: Jordan Childs·T: G M Begg457kg9 6 1 5 524: 9-2-2$10.00$3.60

Career

24: 9-2-2

Rating · IRD

78

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey80%
  • Trainer80%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo80%
  • Early Speed20%
  • Rating40%
  • Closing Speed80%

Record

  • First-up

    6: 3-0-1

  • Second-up

    4: 2-0-1

  • Third-up

    3: 0-0-0

  • Fourth-up

    2: 0-0-0

  • Track Geelong

    1: 0-0-1

  • Track Morphettville

    2: 0-1-0

  • Track Warrnambool

    1: 1-0-0

  • Distance 2019m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1200m

    5: 2-0-0

  • Distance 1300m

    2: 1-0-0

  • Going Good

    18: 7-1-1

  • Going Heavy

    2: 1-0-0

  • Going Soft

    4: 1-1-1

Last starts

  1. 5Flemington1200m24 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD42.27L
  2. 5Caulfield Heath1000m1 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)3.5L
  3. 1Eagle Farm1400m27 June 2026 · GROUP 1 WFA F&M · SOFT6-1.3
  4. 6Eagle Farm1400m13 June 2026 · 3yo+ · HEAVY93.2L
  5. 9Eagle Farm1300m30 May 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT52.6L
  6. 1Eagle Farm1200m2 May 2026 · 3yo+ · HEAVY8-1.7
  7. 7Randwick1200m11 Apr 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD41.6L
  8. 8Flemington1600m1 Nov 2025 · 3yo+ · GOOD36.7L

Insights

  • Jockey ROI

    Positive

    Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 11% in Last 100 Rides

  • Tricky Map

    Negative

    Runners with this map, underperform market by 9%

  • Ran On Hard LS

    Positive

    Ran on well last start

  • Track Exp

    Positive

    Knows this track well

  • Class Rise

    Negative

    Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Made late rally from the back in the McEwen behind Smooth Chino at Flemington off spell. Will be fitter second-up and rise in trip a plus. Could give some cheek at odds.

ILB

Odds of $13.00 and chased well when 5th last start at Flemington but racing against tougher rivals. Will be motoring home late. A threat to the other main hopes.

RP

Has won here; creditable fifth over 6f at Flemington (Group 2) last month; this is competitive and not one to rely on.

RSIS

At 12/1 passed some rivals in the late stages when 5th last run at Flemington but up against a more competitive field. Should be swooping on the field late. Expecting a solid performance.

8ShadhavarJ: Kerrin Mc Evoy·T: Tom Dabernig257kg1 4 2 1 119: 8-3-2$6.00$2.60

Career

19: 8-3-2

Rating · IRD

70

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey60%
  • Trainer80%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
  • Early Speed20%
  • Rating20%
  • Closing Speed60%

Record

  • First-up

    5: 2-0-0

  • Second-up

    4: 2-0-1

  • Third-up

    3: 1-1-0

  • Fourth-up

    2: 1-1-0

  • Track Murray Bridge

    2: 1-1-0

  • Track Caulfield

    12: 4-2-2

  • Track Flemington

    1: 1-0-0

  • Distance 1000m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1100m

    6: 2-0-2

  • Distance 1200m

    7: 3-1-0

  • Going Good

    10: 6-1-1

  • Going Soft

    9: 2-2-1

Last starts

  1. 1Flemington1400m3 Nov 2026 · 4yo+ · GOOD4-4.25
  2. 1Caulfield1400m17 Oct 2026 · 4yo+ · GOOD4-2.75
  3. 2Murray Bridge1200m3 Oct 2026 · HCP · SOFT70.66L
  4. 4Caulfield1200m29 Aug 2026 · 4yo+ · SOFT62.9L
  5. 1Caulfield1200m15 Aug 2026 · 4yo+ · SOFT6-0.4
  6. 1Morphettville1200m28 Mar 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD4-1
  7. 1Murray Bridge1200m7 Mar 2026 · 3-4yo · GOOD4-2.3
  8. 2Caulfield1440m15 Oct 2025 · 3UP BM70 HCP · GOOD44.3L

Insights

  • Maps Well

    Positive

    Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 9%

  • Margin LS

    Positive

    Won by a big margin last start

  • Drawn In

    Positive

    Suited drawn down low

  • Class Rise

    Negative

    Racing in stronger company

  • Good Form

    Positive

    Very competitive in recent runs

Comments

AAP

Racing in great heart. Looking for the hat=trick today. Won the HKJ Club Stakes in a cakewalk at Flemington last time. Tougher assignment here but should run well again.

ILB

Found another gear when winning by 4 1/4L last run at Flemington and have to respect the form at the trip. Keeping a perfect win record the last 2 starts. Very tidy performer.

RP

Seeking a hat-trick today but all her victories have been gained at a lower level; ready success in a Group 3 (Flemington) last week; form of the trainer is a plus; may have to settle for supporting role on first attempt at a big race.

RSIS

Spaced the field to win by 4 1/4L last time at Flemington and suited at this trip in the past. Keeping a perfect win record the last 2 starts. Serious contender.

Odds correct as at . Odds can change.

Past meetings

  • Wed 9 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 10 races
  • Sat 5 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 10 races
  • Wed 2 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 8 races