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Meeting — Sat 14 Nov, 11:00 am AEDT

Meetings · Sat, 14 NovSandown (VIC)Change

Race 9 — Chandon Zipping Classic 2400m · jumps

Race notes

  • 3yo+,GROUP 2 3UP WFA ,Group 2,Open,SAND CLSSC
  • SOFT7
  • Showers
  • 11 runners

Shortest win price

Small Fry (10)

3.40

Most career wins

Vauban

10-5-6 from 34 starts

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

  • 3Vauban

Offmidfield

  • 9Travolta

Midfield

  • 7Asterix
  • 13Strictly Business
  • 6Middle Earth
  • 8Torranzino

Offpace

  • 5Juja Kibo
  • 12She's A Hustler

Onpace

  • 2Kingswood
  • 11Darkbonee

Leader

  • 10Small Fry

  • Kingswood · Negative

    Jockey Booking

    John Allen current POT is 48% below Career Avg.

  • Vauban · Positive

    Jockey ROI

    Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 21% in Last 100 Rides

  • Juja Kibo · Positive

    Rider SR

    Jockey recent POT is 20% better than Career Avg.

  • Middle Earth · Positive

    Jockey ROI

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

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace
1Knight's ChoiceScratched3––––

Career

32: 6-3-3

Rating · IRD

20

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey40%
  • Trainer80%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo40%
  • Early Speed80%
  • Rating40%
  • Closing Speed80%

Record

  • First-up

    5: 0-1-0

  • Second-up

    3: 0-0-0

  • Third-up

    3: 0-1-0

  • Fourth-up

    2: 0-0-1

  • Track Doomben

    3: 2-1-0

  • Track Gold Coast

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Ipswich

    1: 0-1-0

  • Distance 1200m

    2: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1500m

    2: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1650m

    1: 1-0-0

  • Going Good

    20: 5-1-2

  • Going Heavy

    3: 0-1-0

  • Going Soft

    9: 1-1-1

Last starts

  1. 12Flemington3200m3 Nov 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD48.01L
  2. 14Caulfield2400m17 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD410.07L
  3. 3Caulfield2400m10 Oct 2026 · GROUP 2 SWP · GOOD30.21L
  4. 9Caulfield2000m19 Sept 2026 · GROUP 3 QUALITY · GOOD32.43L
  5. 12Caulfield1700m29 Aug 2026 · HEATHERLIE HCP · SOFT610.9L
  6. 8Eagle Farm2200m13 June 2026 · 3yo+ · HEAVY96.2L
  7. 10Eagle Farm1800m30 May 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT56L
  8. 7Gold Coast1800m9 May 2026 · GROUP 2 WFA · GOOD47.5L

Insights

  • Cold J/T Combo

    Negative

    Combo are losing -22% POT in their L100 Races

  • Maps Poorly

    Negative

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

  • Dist S/R

    Negative

    Poor performer at the distance

  • Dist Drop

    Negative

    Distance decrease from last start

  • Winless Prep

    Negative

    Expect the drought to continue

Comments

AAP

Raced in back half and never likely in Melbourne Cup. First time around Sandown-Hillside. Place claims look best.

ILB

Came in 12th last start at Flemington and dropping back to a shorter trip.

RP

Was held in 12th in a Group 1 last week at Flemington upped to 2m; this is a step down in class; should not be far away as finished third at Caulfield three runs ago and had excuses last time (tightened for room).

RSIS

Came in 12th last run at Flemington and will be dropping in distance.

2KingswoodJ: John Allen·T: Gavin Bedggood759kg5 1 4 4 124: 7-4-1$3.70$1.45

Career

24: 7-4-1

Rating · IRD

89

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey20%
  • Trainer100%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
  • Early Speed20%
  • Rating60%
  • Closing Speed100%

Record

  • First-up

    5: 2-1-0

  • Second-up

    4: 0-0-1

  • Third-up

    4: 2-0-0

  • Fourth-up

    1: 1-0-0

  • Track Te Rapa

    1: 0-1-0

  • Track Listowel

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Tipperary

    1: 0-1-0

  • Distance 1600m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1700m

    2: 1-1-0

  • Distance 1800m

    4: 2-0-0

  • Going Good

    13: 4-2-1

  • Going Heavy

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Soft

    10: 3-2-0

Last starts

  1. 1Caulfield2400m17 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD4-0.5
  2. 4Caulfield2000m10 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD31.75L
  3. 4Caulfield1800m19 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD34.5L
  4. 1Caulfield1700m29 Aug 2026 · HEATHERLIE HCP · SOFT6-0.8
  5. 5Ellerslie2000m7 Mar 2026 · WFA · SOFT52.5L
  6. 2Te Rapa2000m7 Feb 2026 · WFA · SOFT50.42L
  7. 1Ellerslie2000m26 Dec 2025 · WFA · SOFT5-1.6
  8. 4Ballarat2000m6 Dec 2025 · BRAT CUP · SOFT65L

Insights

  • Jockey Booking

    Negative

    John Allen current POT is 48% below Career Avg.

  • Hot J/T Combo

    Positive

    Combo are out performing market expectations by 66%

  • Trainer ROI

    Positive

    Runners from this stable currently going at 32% POT in L100 Runners

  • Rider Poor SR

    Negative

    Jockey underperforming market expectations by 48% in L100 rides

  • Solid Run LS

    Positive

    Won last start

  • Track Exp

    Positive

    Knows this track well

  • Well Placed

    Positive

    Drops back to a suitable class

  • Weight Increase

    Negative

    Rises 4kg now

Comments

AAP

Now 4 weeks between runs. Showed plenty of fight to secure victory in G1 Caulfield Cup last start. Won only other time at Sandown-Hillside. Well placed to run another big race.

ILB

Ran over the top of them when winning last run at Caulfield but has to carry more weight this time. Will be positive in the run early. Has some claims.

RP

Has winning form at this track; gained narrow success in the Caulfield Cup at Caulfield beating four of these upped to this distance 28 days ago; down in class; should be involved.

RSIS

Flew home to win last run at Caulfield but has to cope with a weight increase. Expecting to settle positively. Likes the cut in the ground. Tracking very well lately. Not at all out of this race.

3VaubanJ: Blake Shinn·T: G Waterhouse & A Bott1159kg3 3 10 9 2334: 10-5-6$34.00$5.00

Career

34: 10-5-6

Rating · IRD

91

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey100%
  • Trainer100%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
  • Early Speed100%
  • Rating80%
  • Closing Speed20%

Record

  • First-up

    9: 2-3-1

  • Second-up

    7: 1-0-3

  • Third-up

    6: 1-0-2

  • Fourth-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Flemington

    4: 0-0-0

  • Track Cheltenham

    2: 1-0-0

  • Track York

    2: 1-1-0

  • Distance 3219m

    4: 1-2-1

  • Distance 3269m

    1: 1-0-0

  • Distance 3298m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Soft

    10: 4-1-3

  • Going Good

    23: 6-3-3

  • Going Heavy

    1: 0-1-0

Last starts

  1. 23Flemington3200m3 Nov 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD430.16L
  2. 9Geelong2400m21 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD46.22L
  3. 10Randwick1045m28 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)8.6L
  4. 3Doomben2000m23 May 2026 · DOOMBEN CUP · GOOD43.4L
  5. 3Rosehill2400m28 Mar 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT65L
  6. 1Rosehill2000m14 Mar 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD4-1
  7. 6Warwick Farm1200m16 Feb 2026 · Barrier Trial5L
  8. 5Warwick Farm1000m3 Feb 2026 · Barrier Trial1.9L

Insights

  • Jockey ROI

    Positive

    Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 21% in Last 100 Rides

  • Key Rider

    Positive

    Blake Shinn 23% above market expected in L100 Rides

  • Gave ground LS

    Negative

    Faded towards the finish last time out

  • Dist Drop

    Negative

    Distance decrease from last start

Comments

AAP

Failed to threaten in Melbourne Cup when finished at the tail second-up. Prefer others at this stage.

ILB

Was well beaten when 23rd last time at Flemington. Expecting improvement here but down in trip. Expecting a solid performance.

RP

Beaten a long way last week at Flemington upped to 2m in a Group 1; successful ten times from 15 career runs; now drops in class but can be taken on.

RSIS

Didn't threaten when 23rd last start at Flemington. Capable of bouncing back but will be down in distance. Very tidy performer.

4Smokin' RomansScratched9––––

Career

64: 11-11-4

Rating · IRD

20

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey80%
  • Trainer40%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo80%
  • Early Speed100%
  • Rating40%
  • Closing Speed20%

Record

  • First-up

    8: 1-0-0

  • Second-up

    7: 0-3-1

  • Third-up

    7: 1-1-1

  • Fourth-up

    5: 2-1-0

  • Track Ballarat

    2: 0-0-0

  • Track Flemington

    15: 2-2-0

  • Track Pakenham

    5: 2-0-0

  • Distance 1400m

    2: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1600m

    12: 1-2-1

  • Distance 1800m

    5: 0-1-1

  • Going Good

    33: 5-2-3

  • Going Heavy

    6: 1-3-0

  • Going Soft

    23: 3-6-1

Last starts

  1. 11Caulfield2000m14 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD410L
  2. 6Caulfield2000m27 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD44.41L
  3. 6Sandown2400m22 Aug 2026 · 3UP HCP · HEAVY86.5L
  4. 3Traralgon2800m5 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · HEAVY(8)6L
  5. 4Flemington2000m1 Aug 2026 · BM100 · GOOD37.2L
  6. 2Flemington2000m18 July 2026 · BM100 · SOFT61.3L
  7. 3Caulfield2000m27 June 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT73.3L
  8. 2Sandown1800m13 June 2026 · HCP · HEAVY80.1L

Insights

  • Dist S/R

    Negative

    Poor performer at the distance

Comments

AAP

Sat on speed but couldn't go on with it in the Coongy Stakes at Caulfield last start. Usually prominent. Keener on others.

ILB

Faded to finish 11th last start at Caulfield and up in class.

RP

A course winner; patchy form recently; finished 11th of 12 over 1m2f at Caulfield (Group 3) last month; faces a tougher assignment this time so looks an unlikely winner.

RSIS

Didn't find the line when 11th last time at Caulfield and matched against tougher rivals.

5Juja KiboJ: Sam Clipperton·T: C Maher159kg3 2 1 1 321: 6-3-7$4.40$1.65

Career

21: 6-3-7

Rating · IRD

91

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey80%
  • Trainer40%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo80%
  • Early Speed80%
  • Rating60%
  • Closing Speed100%

Record

  • First-up

    5: 0-1-1

  • Second-up

    3: 0-1-2

  • Third-up

    3: 2-0-1

  • Fourth-up

    3: 2-0-1

  • Track Flemington

    2: 1-0-1

  • Track Bendigo

    1: 0-1-0

  • Track Caulfield

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1609m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1800m

    1: 1-0-0

  • Distance 1953m

    1: 1-0-0

  • Going Good

    13: 2-3-4

  • Going Heavy

    2: 1-0-0

  • Going Soft

    6: 3-0-3

Last starts

  1. 3Flemington3200m3 Nov 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD43.81L
  2. 1Flemington2500m24 Oct 2026 · 4yo+ · GOOD4-0.5
  3. 1Randwick2400m3 Oct 2026 · 3UP GROUP 2 HCP · SOFT6-1.71
  4. 2Randwick2000m19 Sept 2026 · 3UP GROUP 2 SWP · GOOD40.85L
  5. 3Warwick Farm1200m3 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)6.6L
  6. 3Hawkesbury1600m20 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT62.1L
  7. 1Newcastle1200m3 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)-1.3
  8. 9Randwick3200m11 Apr 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD46.6L

Insights

  • Rider SR

    Positive

    Jockey recent POT is 20% better than Career Avg.

  • Trainer Career

    Negative

    Trainer Career S/R is 9%

  • Trainer A2E

    Negative

    Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 38%

  • Trainer Form

    Negative

    Stable out of form, losing 58% Profit on Turnover

  • Draw Suits

    Positive

    Well drawn inside

  • Dist Drop

    Negative

    Distance decrease from last start

  • Track Exp

    Positive

    Knows this track well

  • Consistent

    Positive

    Showing up at the business end

Comments

AAP

Classy gelding who made a solid rally to get into third behind Point Of Law in the Melbourne Cup last week. Won only other time at Sandown-Hillside. Hard fit, right in the mix again.

ILB

Ran on when 3rd beaten by 3 3/4L last time at Flemington and gets the perfect alley. Has run into the money 5 from 5 attempts this preparation. Strong claims.

RP

Has won at this course; finished ahead of four of these last week when just under 4l third upped to 2m at Flemington in a Group 1; this represents an easier task than his previous race; could go well.

RSIS

Flashed home late into 3rd last time at Flemington and drawn by the rails. Likes the cut in the ground with 3 wins but dropping back to a shorter trip. Good prospects.

6Middle EarthJ: Ethan Brown·T: C Maher459kg7 8 9 8 1027: 6-2-3$14.00$3.50

Career

27: 6-2-3

Rating · IRD

81

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

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

Record

  • First-up

    6: 2-1-0

  • Second-up

    5: 0-0-1

  • Third-up

    5: 1-0-0

  • Fourth-up

    2: 0-0-0

  • Track Sandown

    1: 0-1-0

  • Track Doomben

    1: 1-0-0

  • Track Flemington

    7: 1-0-1

  • Distance 2414m

    2: 2-0-0

  • Distance 2787m

    1: 1-0-0

  • Distance 2921m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Good

    19: 4-2-2

  • Going Heavy

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Soft

    7: 2-0-1

Last starts

  1. 10Flemington3200m3 Nov 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD47.41L
  2. 8Flemington2040m24 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD47.05L
  3. 9Caulfield2400m17 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD45.46L
  4. 8Flemington2000m3 Oct 2026 · 4yo+ · HEAVY810.6L
  5. 7Caulfield1800m19 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD36.06L
  6. 8Caulfield1700m29 Aug 2026 · HEATHERLIE HCP · SOFT65.1L
  7. 1Doomben2000m16 May 2026 · CHAIRMAN'S HCP · SOFT7-1
  8. 9Hawkesbury1600m2 May 2026 · GROUP 3 HCP · GOOD42.1L

Insights

  • Jockey ROI

    Positive

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

  • Trainer Recent

    Negative

    Camp struggling with S/R just 8%

  • Key Rider

    Positive

    Ethan Brown 31% above market expected in L100 Rides

  • Hot J/T Combo

    Positive

    Combo are out performing market expectations by 44%

  • Trainer Recent

    Negative

    Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 38%

  • Trainer ROI

    Negative

    Trainers runners currently losing 58% Profit on Turnover

  • Early Splits

    Positive

    Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit

  • Dist Drop

    Negative

    Distance decrease from last start

Comments

AAP

Safely held but not totally disgraced in The Cup at Flemington. Needs to up his game but could cause a surprise at odds.

ILB

Jumped at $17.00 and came in 10th last time at Flemington and back to a shorter trip. Has struggled so far this campaign. Won't find this easy.

RP

Failed to offer a great deal of encouragement in recent outings and hasn't really fired since his success in a Group 3 at Doomben six months ago; held in tenth in a Group 1 at Flemington upped to 2m last week; makes limited appeal despite dropping in class.

RSIS

Started at 16/1 and finished 10th last run at Flemington and back to a shorter trip. Struggling recently with no placings from 6 attempts.

7AsterixJ: Damian Lane·T: C J Waller959kg1 5 3 13 1233: 8-1-2$34.00$5.00

Career

33: 8-1-2

Rating · IRD

77

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey40%
  • Trainer100%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
  • Early Speed80%
  • Rating40%
  • Closing Speed100%

Record

  • First-up

    6: 1-0-1

  • Second-up

    5: 2-0-0

  • Third-up

    5: 0-0-0

  • Fourth-up

    4: 1-0-0

  • Track Tauranga

    3: 2-0-0

  • Track Ellerslie

    3: 2-0-0

  • Track CurrentTrack

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 2050m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 2200m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 2300m

    1: 1-0-0

  • Going Good

    22: 5-1-2

  • Going Heavy

    4: 1-0-0

  • Going Soft

    7: 2-0-0

Last starts

  1. 12Caulfield2400m17 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD47.11L
  2. 13Flemington2000m3 Oct 2026 · 4yo+ · HEAVY843.81L
  3. 3Caulfield2000m19 Sept 2026 · GROUP 3 QUALITY · GOOD31.3L
  4. 5Sandown1500m5 Sept 2026 · 3UP SW+P · SOFT72.9L
  5. 1Eagle Farm2400m27 June 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT6-0.5
  6. 6Eagle Farm2200m13 June 2026 · 3yo+ · HEAVY95.5L
  7. 6Doomben2000m23 May 2026 · DOOMBEN CUP · GOOD47.2L
  8. 1Gosford2100m9 May 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD4-1

Insights

  • Trainer ROI

    Positive

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

  • Maps Well

    Positive

    Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 16%

  • Gap In Runs

    Negative

    Not raced for 28 days

  • Well Placed

    Positive

    Drops back to a suitable class

  • Imprv Needed

    Negative

    Would need to lift here to feature

  • Up In Weight

    Negative

    Goes up 5.5kg weight here

Comments

AAP

Failed to flatter in the Caulfield Cup when finished 12th. Perhaps one for the wider exotic plays.

ILB

Was $61.00 and ran 12th last time at Caulfield but hard to fault at the trip. Hoping that the added weight won't hurt. Would rather look at others.

RP

Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs career record of 8-33); well held in the Caulfield Cup (Caulfield), finishing well behind reopposing Kingswood upped to this distance 28 days ago; easy to oppose despite this looking a little easier than last time.

RSIS

Started 60/1 and finished 12th last time at Caulfield but will be well suited at the distance. Bit of extra work to do with more weight.

8TorranzinoJ: Billy Egan·T: P A Preusker859kg5 10 6 12 338: 6-7-3$41.00$5.50

Career

38: 6-7-3

Rating · IRD

74

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey100%
  • Trainer100%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
  • Early Speed20%
  • Rating40%
  • Closing Speed80%

Record

  • First-up

    6: 0-1-0

  • Second-up

    5: 0-1-0

  • Third-up

    4: 0-1-0

  • Fourth-up

    4: 1-1-1

  • Track Moonee Valley

    2: 0-0-1

  • Track Swan Hill

    2: 0-2-0

  • Track Warrnambool

    2: 0-1-0

  • Distance 1630m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 2600m

    1: 0-0-1

  • Distance 2520m

    1: 0-1-0

  • Going Good

    24: 3-5-2

  • Going Heavy

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Soft

    13: 3-2-1

Last starts

  1. 3Flemington2600m7 Nov 2026 · GROUP 3 QUALITY · GOOD43.75L
  2. 12Flemington2500m24 Oct 2026 · 4yo+ · GOOD44.28L
  3. 6Caulfield2000m10 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD311.5L
  4. 10Caulfield2000m27 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD48.91L
  5. 5Flemington3200m4 Nov 2025 · 3yo+ · SOFT58L
  6. 1Geelong2400m23 Oct 2025 · 3yo+ · SOFT7-0.5
  7. 2Flemington2520m4 Oct 2025 · BART CUMMINGS · GOOD32.8L
  8. 8Sandown1800m27 Sept 2025 · HCP · GOOD39.2L

Insights

  • Rider SR

    Positive

    Jockey recent POT is 41% better than Career Avg.

  • Hot Trainer

    Positive

    Paul Preusker in good form, out performing market 83%

  • Profitable Trainer

    Positive

    Stable runners going at 67% POT in L100 Runners

  • Hot Jockey

    Positive

    Billy Egan in hot recent form, out performing market expectation by 48%

  • Fitness

    Positive

    At peak fitness backing up

  • Class Rise

    Negative

    Racing in stronger company

  • Weight Rise

    Negative

    Carrying 4kg more than LS

Comments

AAP

On a quick back-up. Off pace, worked his way into the minors behind Pinhole last weekend at Flemington. Needs to lift again here.

ILB

Backing up quickly for this race. Solid effort to run into 3rd last run at Flemington but up against a more competitive field. Will have to carry extra weight. This looks a tough assignment.

RP

Ran well to finish third at 25-1 at Flemington over 1m5f (Group 3) a week ago; a previous winner here; yet to win a race of this value; others appeal more as this is a tougher test.

RSIS

Backing up quickly for this race. Solid run when placing 3rd last run at Flemington but facing a stronger grade. Hoping that the added weight won't hurt.

9TravoltaJ: James Mc Donald·T: C J Waller659kg4 9 5 7 128: 7-2-5$7.00$2.35

Career

28: 7-2-5

Rating · IRD

87

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey60%
  • Trainer100%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo80%
  • Early Speed80%
  • Rating60%
  • Closing Speed100%

Record

  • First-up

    6: 2-0-0

  • Second-up

    5: 1-0-1

  • Third-up

    3: 1-0-1

  • Fourth-up

    3: 1-1-0

  • Track Newmarket

    2: 0-0-1

  • Track Salisbury

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Wolverhampton

    1: 1-0-0

  • Distance 1800m

    1: 1-0-0

  • Distance 1905m

    1: 1-0-0

  • Distance 1401m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Good

    19: 4-1-4

  • Going Heavy

    2: 1-1-0

  • Going Soft

    7: 2-0-1

Last starts

  1. 1Randwick2000m31 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD4-0.6
  2. 7Randwick2000m19 Sept 2026 · 3UP GROUP 2 SWP · GOOD43.61L
  3. 5Randwick1600m5 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD42.9L
  4. 9Goulburn1400m23 Aug 2026 · GOUL CUP MBM98 · GOOD43.3L
  5. 4Wagga2000m1 May 2026 · LISTED HCP · GOOD41.9L
  6. 3Randwick2000m18 Apr 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD40.7L
  7. 4Randwick2600m4 Apr 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT72.9L
  8. 4Rosehill2400m21 Mar 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT61L

Insights

  • Fast Finisher

    Positive

    Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start

  • Trainer ROI

    Positive

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

  • Slow Early LS

    Negative

    Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg

  • Solid Run LS

    Positive

    Won last start

  • Class Rise

    Negative

    Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Bided his time at the back and let down smartly to score in Sydney Gold Cup a fortnight ago at Randwick. Distance increase suits. Capable of figuring again.

ILB

Charged home to win last run at Randwick but facing a stronger group of contenders. Jockey James Mcdonald rates highly aboard. Will be trying to topple them late. Could feature here.

RP

A proven winner with a career wins-runs record of 7-28; narrow winner of the Gold Cup at Randwick last month, returning to winning ways; faces a tougher assignment this time so has questions to answer.

RSIS

Dashed home to win last time at Randwick but competing at a higher class. Possesses very good finishing pace. Jockey James Mcdonald is a bonus. Can't leave out of your calculations.

10Small FryJ: Mark Zahra·T: Joseph O'Brien359kg2 6 2 1 225: 6-6-4$3.40$1.45

Career

25: 6-6-4

Rating · IRD

85

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey100%
  • Trainer80%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
  • Early Speed100%
  • Rating60%
  • Closing Speed80%

Record

  • First-up

    5: 0-0-2

  • Second-up

    4: 1-1-0

  • Third-up

    3: 1-0-0

  • Track Curragh

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Down Royal

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Lingfield

    2: 1-0-0

  • Distance 3500m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1458m

    1: 0-0-1

  • Distance 2895m

    1: 1-0-0

  • Going Soft

    7: 1-2-2

  • Going Good

    16: 4-3-2

  • Going Heavy

    2: 1-1-0

Last starts

  1. 2Geelong2400m21 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD40.5L
  2. 1York3269m19 Aug 2026 · Heritage Handicap · GOOD-1
  3. 2Goodwood2816m1 Aug 2026 · GBBPlus Race · GOOD TO FIRM0.75L
  4. 6Ascot4014m16 June 2026 · Heritage Handicap · GOOD3.4L
  5. 2Listowel3310m30 May 2026 · 4UP MDN HURDLE · SOFT1L
  6. 4Down Royal3500m4 May 2026 · 4UP MDN HURDLE · GOOD5.72L
  7. 9Dundalk2414m31 Oct 2025 · 3yo+ · GOOD3.6L
  8. 9Curragh3374m28 Sept 2025 · 0-110 · SOFT6.95L

Insights

  • Jockey ROI

    Positive

    Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 22% in Last 100 Rides

  • Key Rider

    Positive

    Mark Zahra 27% above market expected in L100 Rides

  • Cold J/T Combo

    Negative

    Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races

  • Ran On Hard LS

    Positive

    Ran on well last start

  • Class Rise

    Negative

    Racing in stronger company

  • Consistent

    Positive

    Showing up at the business end

  • Weight Rise

    Negative

    Carrying 4.5kg more than LS

Comments

AAP

Was an outstanding effort to get within half a length of Point Of Law in the Geelong Cup last start. Should have derived plenty of benefit from that outing. Hard to beat.

ILB

Attacked the line when 2nd beaten by 1/2L last start at Geelong but up against tougher competition. Has shown early pace in races to date. Not at all out of this race.

RP

Beaten half a length on his debut over this distance at Geelong at 9-2 last month; six from 24 overseas; this represents a step up in class so he can be taken on.

RSIS

Rattled home nicely into 2nd beaten by 1/2L last time at Geelong but challenged by more formidable competitors. Should come to hand quickly. Has to carry more weight this time. Could feature here.

11DarkboneeJ: Craig Williams·T: Symon Wilde259kg1 13 5 2 214: 4-4-4$26.00$4.60

Career

14: 4-4-4

Rating · IRD

86

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey60%
  • Trainer100%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
  • Early Speed100%
  • Rating60%
  • Closing Speed80%

Record

  • First-up

    3: 0-2-1

  • Second-up

    2: 2-0-0

  • Third-up

    2: 1-0-0

  • Fourth-up

    2: 0-0-1

  • Track Geelong

    1: 1-0-0

  • Track Warrnambool

    2: 0-1-1

  • Track Bendigo

    1: 1-0-0

  • Distance 1700m

    1: 1-0-0

  • Distance 1800m

    1: 0-1-0

  • Distance 2000m

    4: 0-1-1

  • Going Good

    10: 3-3-3

  • Going Soft

    4: 1-1-1

Last starts

  1. 2Flemington1800m3 Nov 2026 · CUP DAY PLATE · GOOD40.3L
  2. 2Caulfield2000m14 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD40.4L
  3. 5Caulfield2000m27 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD44.35L
  4. 13Caulfield2000m29 Aug 2026 · Open · SOFT68L
  5. 1Caulfield1600m15 Aug 2026 · BM100 · SOFT6-1.8
  6. 2Flemington1410m1 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD31.3L
  7. 3Flemington2000m17 Jan 2026 · 3UP BM100 HCP · GOOD30.8L
  8. 1Geelong1700m3 Jan 2026 · 3UP BM66 HCP · GOOD3-0.5

Insights

  • Profitable Trainer

    Positive

    Stable runners going at 38% POT in L100 Runners

  • Maps Poorly

    Negative

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

  • Early Splits

    Positive

    Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit

  • Ran On Hard LS

    Positive

    Ran on well last start

  • Draw Suits

    Positive

    Well drawn inside

  • Track Stats

    Positive

    Excels at this track

  • Class Rise

    Negative

    Racing in stronger company

  • Up In Weight

    Negative

    Goes up 5kg weight here

Comments

AAP

Terrific effort when just shaded by Sabaj in Cup Day Plate at Flemington 3 Nov. Rise to 2400m a new challenge. Deep into his campaign, not out of this.

ILB

Threw down a serious challenge last run at Flemington and has a good draw. In the placings multiple times this preparation and stepping up in trip. Racing against tougher rivals. Could be in the mix.

RP

Beaten narrowly in a Listed handicap at Flemington last week; has won at this track; all his wins achieved at a lower level; faces a tougher assignment this time so he can be taken on.

RSIS

Was agonizingly close last time at Flemington and going up in distance. In a purple patch of form since resuming from a break. Stepping up to a higher level. Betting is the best guide.

12She's A HustlerJ: Jordan Childs·T: G M Begg557kg5 5 5 7 1018: 7-4-1$10.00$2.90

Career

18: 7-4-1

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey80%
  • Trainer80%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo80%
  • Early Speed100%
  • Rating100%
  • Closing Speed80%

Record

  • First-up

    6: 3-1-0

  • Second-up

    5: 2-1-1

  • Third-up

    4: 1-1-0

  • Fourth-up

    3: 1-1-0

  • Track Geelong

    1: 1-0-0

  • Track Gold Coast

    1: 0-0-1

  • Track Morphettville

    1: 0-1-0

  • Distance 1512m

    1: 1-0-0

  • Distance 1600m

    3: 1-0-0

  • Distance 1732m

    1: 0-1-0

  • Going Good

    13: 5-3-1

  • Going Heavy

    3: 0-1-0

  • Going Soft

    2: 2-0-0

Last starts

  1. 10Caulfield2400m17 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD45.86L
  2. 7Flemington2000m3 Oct 2026 · 4yo+ · HEAVY810.5L
  3. 5Flemington1600m12 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD34.4L
  4. 5Eagle Farm2200m13 June 2026 · 3yo+ · HEAVY93.9L
  5. 5Doomben2000m23 May 2026 · DOOMBEN CUP · GOOD46.3L
  6. 3Gold Coast1800m9 May 2026 · GROUP 2 WFA · GOOD43L
  7. 4Randwick1600m11 Apr 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD42.4L
  8. 3Randwick1200m27 Mar 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(7)2.5L

Insights

  • Jockey ROI

    Positive

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

  • Fast Early

    Positive

    Sectionals suggest goes hard early

  • Form At Track

    Positive

    2 time winner here at Sandown

  • Well Placed

    Positive

    Drops back to a suitable class

  • Weight Rise

    Negative

    Carrying 4kg more than LS

Comments

AAP

Sent out $14 when unable to threaten in the Caulfield Cup over this distance. Winner at only other start at Sandown-Hillside. Has some claims.

ILB

Was $14.00 and came in 10th last time at Caulfield. Should bounce back but has more weight to carry. Jordan Childs rates highly. Will relish the track conditions. Will be fighting out the finish.

RP

Out of the money and beaten 6l in the Caulfield Cup four weeks ago when tenth behind Kingswood at Caulfield upped to this trip; yet to taste defeat at this track, winning on two visits; this is a step down in class; must be respected as has been on the scene in the recent past.

RSIS

Started 13/1 and ran 10th last start at Caulfield. Should improve from the last run but rises in weight. Jordan Childs is a bonus. Winning chance.

13Strictly BusinessJ: Declan Bates·T: Thomas Carberry1056kg2 14 12 16 1812: 2-2-0$126.00$15.00

Career

12: 2-2-0

Rating · IRD

70

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey80%
  • Trainer20%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
  • Early Speed20%
  • Rating20%
  • Closing Speed80%

Record

  • First-up

    4: 1-0-0

  • Second-up

    3: 0-1-0

  • Third-up

    3: 1-0-0

  • Fourth-up

    2: 0-1-0

  • Track Morphettville

    2: 0-1-0

  • Track Caulfield

    3: 0-0-0

  • Track Ballarat

    2: 1-0-0

  • Distance 2400m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 2500m

    2: 1-0-0

  • Distance 2518m

    1: 0-1-0

  • Going Good

    10: 1-1-0

  • Going Soft

    2: 1-1-0

Last starts

  1. 18Flemington3200m3 Nov 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD416.91L
  2. 16Flemington2500m24 Oct 2026 · 4yo+ · GOOD414.13L
  3. 12Caulfield2400m10 Oct 2026 · GROUP 2 SWP · GOOD310.01L
  4. 14Caulfield2000m19 Sept 2026 · GROUP 3 QUALITY · GOOD36.55L
  5. 2Morphettville2518m2 May 2026 · 3yo · SOFT70.2L
  6. 13Morphettville2000m25 Apr 2026 · 3yo · GOOD48.6L
  7. 8Ballarat2000m3 Apr 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD37L
  8. 5Caulfield1600m21 Mar 2026 · 3yo · GOOD45.2L

Insights

  • Trainer Recent

    Negative

    Camp struggling with S/R just 4%

  • Trainer A2E

    Negative

    Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 49%

  • Maps Well

    Positive

    Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 16%

  • Needs To Imp

    Negative

    Finished towards the tail last start

  • Dist Drop

    Negative

    Distance decrease from last start

  • Imprv Needed

    Negative

    Would need to lift here to feature

Comments

AAP

Well back and never sighted in the Cup at Flemington at big odds. Has to lift considerably here.

ILB

Started $81.00 and below par performance when 18th last time at Flemington and will be facing a significant drop in distance. Prefer in a much weaker race.

RP

Beaten 18th of 23 in a Group 1 at Flemington last week upped to 2m; others more appealing despite this looking a little easier than last time.

RSIS

Started 80/1 and well beaten when 18th last run at Flemington and coming back in trip.

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