St Arnaud (VIC) horses tips & previews

Saturday 24 October 2026

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

Meeting — Saturday 24 October 2026

Race 6 — Jbs Pork St Arnaud Cup 2000m · jumps 4:06 pm AEDT

Race notes

HCP,Open
GOOD4
Showers
9 runners

Shortest win price

Aftermath (3)

2.35

Most career wins

Saveadateforme

7-6-6 from 41 starts

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

8Bell's Bighouse

Offmidfield

2Shaiyhar

Midfield

4Saveadateforme
10Topspin
3Aftermath

Offpace

5Verona Rupes
1Regal Lion

Onpace

9Initial Moment

Leader

7Nicoffhome

Regal Lion · Negative
Cold J/T Combo
Combo are losing -30% POT in their L100 Races
Shaiyhar · Negative
Trainer Career
Trainer Career S/R is 4%
Aftermath · Negative
Cold J/T Combo
Combo are losing -29% POT in their L100 Races
Saveadateforme · Positive
Rider SR
Jockey recent POT is 69% better than Career Avg.

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace

1Regal LionJ: Darryl Horner·T: Gavin Bedggood860.5kg2 4 8 8 455: 5-4-54.001.40

Career

55: 5-4-5

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
8: 0-0-0
Second-up
7: 2-0-0
Third-up
6: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
6: 2-0-0
Track Flemington
3: 0-0-0
Track Cranbourne
2: 1-0-0
Track Te Rapa
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
5: 0-0-0
Distance 2040m
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
17: 0-3-2
Going Good
35: 5-1-3
Going Heavy
3: 0-0-0

Last starts

4Caulfield1700m10 Oct 2026 · 3UP BM80 GRAND HCP · GOOD32.05L
8Mornington1600m26 Sept 2026 · 3UP BM84 HCP · SOFT53.59L
8Caulfield2000m9 May 2026 · 3UP BM78 HCP · SOFT712.9L
4Stawell2000m5 Apr 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD33.4L
2Stony Creek2100m8 Mar 2026 · Open · SOFT60.3L
6Flemington2000m28 Feb 2026 · BM84 · GOOD44.6L
3Caulfield2000m31 Jan 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD40.9L
6Cranbourne2025m27 Dec 2025 · 3UP BM100 HCP · GOOD34.5L

Insights

Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -30% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Form
Positive
In form stable, out performing market expectations 103%
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 76% POT in L100 Runners
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Settled close and ran an honest race at Caulfield. Placed to much greater effect here.

ILB

Outmuscled in the closing stages of the race when 4th last start at Caulfield and matched against less formidable competition. Worth a lot of thought in this race.

Posted respectable effort when beaten 2l at Caulfield over 1m½f (handicap) 14 days ago; capable of making an impact as latest run was an encouraging one.

RSIS

Was found wanting late when 4th last run at Caulfield and taking on a lower class of opponents. Good winning chance.

2ShaiyharJ: Alana Kelly·T: Olivia Osborne460.5kg6 5 6 6 1336: 5-0-714.003.20

Career

36: 5-0-7

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed80%
Rating20%
Closing Speed60%

Record

First-up
6: 0-0-1
Second-up
5: 1-0-1
Third-up
5: 0-0-2
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Flemington
13: 3-0-3
Track Cranbourne
1: 0-0-0
Track Clairefontaine
1: 1-0-0
Distance 2520m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2540m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 3000m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
24: 4-0-5
Going Soft
12: 1-0-2

Last starts

13Caulfield2000m14 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD412.26L
6Ballarat1600m18 Sept 2026 · GOLD NUGGET · GOOD43.67L
6Sandown1600m9 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT74.2L
5Bendigo1300m18 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · HEAVY(8)3.7L
6Wagga2000m29 Mar 2026 · BM82 · SOFT54.4L
14Albury2000m20 Mar 2026 · ALBURY CUP · SOFT611.8L
10Wangaratta2000m28 Feb 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD39.5L
11Flemington2000m17 Jan 2026 · 3UP BM100 HCP · GOOD310.4L

Insights

Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 4%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 36%
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Finished out the back at Caulfield over today's trip at wide odds. First time around St Arnaud. Others more persuasive.

ILB

Was ordinary when 13th last time at Caulfield but challenged by less formidable competitors. Chance and can measure up.

Last of 13 at Caulfield upped to this distance last week; strong claims.

RSIS

Average performance when 13th last time at Caulfield but matched against lesser competition. Definite contender.

3AftermathJ: Linda Meech·T: P A Preusker358.5kg8 9 5 5 239: 4-2-32.351.22

Career

39: 4-2-3

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo40%
Early Speed100%
Rating80%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
5: 0-0-0
Second-up
4: 0-0-1
Third-up
4: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
4: 0-0-1
Track Coleraine
1: 0-0-0
Track Te Rapa
4: 1-1-0
Track Te Aroha
2: 0-0-1
Distance 2100m
9: 4-1-1
Distance 2600m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
4: 0-0-0
Going Good
13: 1-1-1
Going Heavy
6: 0-1-0
Going Soft
20: 3-0-2

Last starts

2Horsham2100m18 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD31.25L
5Hamilton2200m10 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT55.5L
5Coleraine1800m25 Sept 2026 · 3UP HCP · GOOD32.05L
9Ballarat1600m18 Sept 2026 · GOLD NUGGET · GOOD46.94L
8Caulfield2000m25 July 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT65.4L
6Caulfield2000m11 July 2026 · 3UP BM84 HCP · SOFT75.5L
9Flemington2600m4 July 2026 · 3UP · SOFT711.6L
7Sandown1800m13 June 2026 · HCP · HEAVY86.7L

Insights

Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -29% POT in their L100 Races
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 60% POT in L100 Runners
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Better for last start
Positive
Improved with last few runs
Backup
Positive
Racing again inside one week
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Winless Prep
Negative
Expect the drought to continue

Comments

AAP

On a quick back-up. Made all and just picked off late at Horsham. Well into preparation now, can make his presence felt.

ILB

Backing up quickly. Started off strong but faded towards the end when 2nd last time at Horsham. Will go close here.

Finished runner-up when 15-8 over 1m2½f at Horsham (handicap) on Sunday.

RSIS

On a short turnaround. Was outmatched at the end of the race when 2nd last run at Horsham. Suited against these.

4SaveadateformeJ: Valentin Le Boeuf·T: Charlotte Littlefield255kg7 10 8 6 141: 7-6-67.502.20

Career

41: 7-6-6

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating60%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
5: 0-0-0
Second-up
4: 0-1-1
Third-up
4: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Mornington
2: 1-0-0
Track Cranbourne
2: 0-0-1
Track Newcastle
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1800m
3: 0-1-0
Distance 1400m
8: 1-0-0
Distance 1500m
1: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
5: 1-0-1
Going Soft
10: 0-1-2
Going Synthetic
10: 3-4-1

Last starts

1Mornington2050m17 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD4-0.06
6Pakenham Synthetic2200m24 Aug 2026 · 3UP BM74 HCP · SYNTHETIC4.2L
8Seymour2000m7 Aug 2026 · 3UP BM62 HCP · SOFT77.4L
10Sandown1800m15 July 2026 · BM70 · HEAVY98.5L
7Pakenham Synthetic1600m29 June 2026 · BM70 · SYNTHETIC3.7L
8Sandown1400m31 May 2026 · BM70 · SOFT77.4L
7Caulfield Heath1400m14 May 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)5L
1Pakenham Synthetic2200m29 Aug 2025 · 3yo+ · SYNTHETIC-1.3

Insights

Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 69% better than Career Avg.
Key Rider
Positive
Valentin Le Boeuf 55% above market expected in L100 Rides
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 176%
Hot Jockey
Positive
Valentin Le Boeuf in hot recent form, out performing market expectation by 55%
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 21%
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Gap In Runs
Negative
Not raced for 37 days

Comments

AAP

5 weeks since last run. On pace and stuck on grittily for narrow 3yo+ (Bm62) win at Mornington. Highly rated in this line-up.

ILB

Picked up nicely to win last time at Mornington and will try to take advantage of the draw. Facing a stronger grade. Gets some weight taken off. Could feature here.

Narrow success in a handicap at Mornington 37 days ago; has to be respected.

RSIS

Reeled them in to win last time at Mornington and will try to take advantage of the draw. Competing in a higher grade. Carrying less weight this time. Watch for a sign in the market.

5Verona RupesJ: Neil Farley·T: Taige Weir755kg1 7 8 1 722: 4-2-45.001.70

Career

22: 4-2-4

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating80%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
4: 0-1-1
Second-up
3: 0-0-0
Third-up
3: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-1
Track Cranbourne
1: 0-0-1
Track Bendigo
2: 0-0-0
Track Sandown
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
3: 1-0-1
Distance 1860m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2040m
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
16: 4-1-4
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
4: 0-1-0

Last starts

7Avoca1860m17 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD314L
1Mildura1900m6 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD4-0.35
8Warracknabeal2000m29 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD45.1L
7Pakenham Synthetic2200m3 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · SYNTHETIC8.1L
1Mildura1900m18 July 2026 · 2yo+ · GOOD4-1.3
13Bendigo1500m25 June 2026 · BM62 · SOFT69.5L
9Sale1400m10 June 2026 · BM66 C · HEAVY86.7L
7Sandown1500m4 Feb 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD46L

Insights

Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Backup
Positive
Racing again inside one week

Comments

AAP

On a short back-up. Solid 60.5kg winner at Mildura 6 Oct. Raced in back half and never landed a blow at Avoca. Well into preparation now, capable of making an impact with even breaks.

ILB

Backs up quickly. Jumped at $7.50 and weakened to finish 7th last time at Avoca. Likely to be well placed early. Watching with interest.

Beaten seventh of nine over 1m1f at Avoca (handicap) a week ago; useful in this grade; considered as would have leading chance if back in the same form he showed when winning two starts ago.

RSIS

Backing up quickly. At 13/2 was well beaten when 7th last start at Avoca. Should come to hand quickly.

6DartboardScratched3––––

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating50%
Closing Speed40%

Insights

Honest
Positive
Finishing in the money lately

Comments

AAP

Reliable type. Just beaten in the Open Hcp at Manangatang over this distance. Super fit from racing, capable of making an impact.

ILB

Just shy of the win last start at Manangatang. Showing great form this campaign.

Ran well when beaten a neck at Manangatang two weeks ago; not been able to get his head in front lately so may be vulnerable.

RSIS

Just short of the win last time at Manangatang. Has been a model of consistency since returning from a break.

7NicoffhomeJ: Eoin Walsh·T: Chris Calthorpe555kg7 6 2 2 1025: 3-5-28.002.35

Career

25: 3-5-2

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating80%
Closing Speed20%

Record

First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-2-0
Track Pakenham
1: 1-0-0
Track Warrnambool
5: 0-1-1
Track Werribee
2: 1-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2028m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
12: 2-3-1
Going Heavy
3: 0-0-1
Going Soft
6: 1-2-0

Last starts

10Morphettville2028m10 Oct 2026 · 0-62 · GOOD311.07L
2Mornington2050m17 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD40.06L
2Warracknabeal2000m29 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD40.8L
6Geelong1730m14 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · HEAVY88L
7Geelong1200m31 July 2026 · 2UP CG&E BM56 HCP · SOFT77.4L
7Warrnambool2350m9 Mar 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD49.3L
1Pakenham2500m12 Feb 2026 · BM62 · GOOD4-0.1
1Werribee2256m1 Feb 2026 · 0 - 56 · GOOD4-1.3

Insights

Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 2%
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 61%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 55%
Trainer Form
Negative
Stable out of form, losing 58% Profit on Turnover
Maps Poorly
Negative
Map position not suited at this track, under performing market expectations by 31%
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Went close at Mornington 17 Sep. On pace but soon under pressure and he knocked up badly at Morphettville. On pacer. Can put last run behind him.

ILB

Started at $10.00 and didn't find the line when 10th last time at Morphettville and competing in a more challenging class. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Few more classier types in this race.

Beaten 11l into tenth at Morphettville two weeks ago; form has been a bit mixed lately; this looks a fair heat so hard enough to fancy.

RSIS

Started 9/1 and weakened to finish 10th last time at Morphettville and up against a higher level of opposition. Should race on the pace.

8Bell's BighouseJ: Jade Smith·T: J Rowe955kg2 1 4 10 741: 5-2-651.005.50

Career

41: 5-2-6

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed80%
Rating60%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
6: 0-0-2
Second-up
5: 0-1-1
Third-up
5: 2-0-1
Fourth-up
5: 1-0-0
Track Hamilton
4: 1-0-0
Track Mount Gambier
1: 0-0-1
Track Bairnsdale
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1405m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1450m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
20: 1-1-2
Going Heavy
5: 2-1-1
Going Soft
15: 2-0-3

Last starts

7Avoca1860m17 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD33.85L
10Ballarat1600m9 Oct 2026 · 3UP BM66 HCP · GOOD43.22L
4Hamilton1600m14 Sept 2026 · 3UP BM56 HCP · SOFT65L
1Echuca1400m30 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT7-0.3
2Murtoa1200m21 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · HEAVY81.5L
8Ballarat Synthetic1100m6 Aug 2026 · 3UP F&M BM56 HCP · SYNTHETIC8.5L
4Stawell2000m13 Dec 2025 · BM56 · GOOD43.1L
3Mount Gambier2050m28 Nov 2025 · BM62 · SOFT55.2L

Insights

Current SR
Negative
Rider’s recent POT is returning 45% lower than Career Avg.
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 46% in L100 rides
Maps Poorly
Negative
Map position not suited at this track, under performing market expectations by 36%
Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Awkward Draw
Negative
May find this draw awkward
Primed
Positive
Fitter here racing on a quick back up
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Backing up quickly. Got back and wasn't totally disgraced at Avoca. First time around St Arnaud. Others with stronger claims.

ILB

Racing on a quick back up. At $5.50 average effort when 7th last start at Avoca and challenged by more formidable competitors. Might be ridden for luck. Needs to improve.

Not beaten that far (Avoca) last week upped to 1m1f; others more appealing as this looks a fair heat.

RSIS

Racing on a quick back up. At 9/2 underwhelming when 7th last start at Avoca and facing a stronger group of contenders. Might be ridden for luck. Large claim helps.

9Initial MomentJ: Melissa Julius·T: Shane Jackson155kg7 10 10 2 318: 2-4-223.003.90

Career

18: 2-4-2

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed80%
Rating80%
Closing Speed100%

Record

First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-1-0
Third-up
2: 1-1-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-1
Track Werribee
2: 0-1-0
Track Coleraine
2: 0-1-0
Track Mount Gambier
1: 0-0-1
Distance 2350m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2100m
2: 1-1-0
Distance 2206m
1: 0-0-1
Going Soft
3: 0-0-0
Going Good
13: 2-4-2
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-0

Last starts

3Mount Gambier2400m7 Oct 2026 · BM68 · GOOD47.37L
2Coleraine2250m25 Sept 2026 · 3UP BM56 HCP · GOOD33L
10Warrnambool2350m3 Sept 2026 · 3UP BM62 HCP · HEAVY812.2L
10Coleraine2250m19 July 2026 · BM56 HWGT · SOFT520.5L
7Kyneton2856m23 Apr 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD417.2L
5Hamilton3200m7 Apr 2026 · HDLE · HEAVY837.7L
5Warrnambool3200m26 Mar 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT626.3L
5Warrnambool2800m19 Mar 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)5.5L

Insights

Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 34% better than Career Avg.
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Outgunned but did enough for third at $11 at Mt Gambier over longer test. Drops to shorter trip. Harder to warm to here.

ILB

Good performance to run into 3rd beaten by more than 7L last run at Mount Gambier and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Not ready for this level.

Beaten 7l into third (1m4f, Mt Gambier) two weeks ago.

RSIS

Claimed a spot in the placings when 3rd last run at Mount Gambier and drawn well. Shows good early pace. Challenged by a tougher grade.

10TopspinJ: Cian Macredmond·T: Joanne Mugavin655kg1 1 1 7 432: 3-5-561.006.50

Career

32: 3-5-5

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed80%
Rating80%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
3: 0-0-1
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Ballarat
2: 0-0-0
Track Swan Hill
1: 0-1-0
Track Naracoorte
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2100m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 2400m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 2520m
3: 1-1-0
Going Soft
15: 2-2-3
Going Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
10: 1-1-1

Last starts

4Hamilton3200m7 Apr 2026 · 3yo+ · HEAVY87.3L
7Pakenham2500m19 Mar 2026 · 3UP BM66 HCP · SOFT53.7L
1Hamilton2800m11 Mar 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)-2
1Pakenham2500m5 Mar 2026 · BM62 · GOOD4-1.25
1Warrnambool2800m26 Feb 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)-5
7Horsham2100m24 Feb 2026 · BM56 · GOOD33.8L
5Naracoorte2000m8 Feb 2026 · CL1-SW · GOOD47.5L
11Mornington3070m23 Oct 2025 · 3UP BM74 HCP · SOFT515.1L

Insights

Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 75%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 25% POT in L100 Runners
Maps Poorly
Negative
Map position not suited at this track, under performing market expectations by 31%
Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Back in Dist
Negative
Dropping back to a less suitable distance range
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

First-up (28-weeks). Too sharp for him here. Not out of this fresh in this line-up.

ILB

Back from a 28 week spell. At $1.85 only fair when 4th last run in a chase at Hamilton but matched against lesser competition. Dropping back to a shorter trip. Looking elsewhere today.

Not disgraced when seventh over 1m4½f at Pakenham (handicap) in March; returns from an absence here; this line-up contains some strong opposition so unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

RSIS

Resuming after a break of 28 weeks. Started 5/6 and average at best when 4th last start in a chase at Hamilton but will find this grade easier.

Odds correct as at 10:01 am AEDT. Odds can change.