Shortest win price
Melek (7)
1.90
Welcome to Bendigo for the Brb Electrical (Bm66) over 2400m on a good4 track with fine weather. The win market order has Melek heading the betting line, closely followed by Yahoo Bar, Celtic Park, and Salsita rounding out the initial fancies for this staying test. Punters looking to dissect the yarn should find plenty of tactical intrigue as the field sorts out their positions over the middle distance journey, with Yahoo Bar expected to roll forward from barrier 12 to take up the leader role in the early stages of the race.
Melek comes into this with strong claims after showing plenty of promise in a short career, including a runner-up finish at Ballarat and a hard-running third at Seymour over 2000m. The lightly raced runner is joined by John Allen for trainer C Maher and holds the top rating in the field. Meanwhile, Yahoo Bar is another key protagonist, coming off a narrow defeat at Seymour where the Liam Howley-trained galloper raced on the pace and went down in a thrilling stoush. With apprentice Bailey Kinninmont retaining the mount, this contender is looking for the 2400m trip now and is expected to play a major role from the front. Salsita also demands respect after showing plenty of fight to win at Seymour over 2000m previously, though the E & D Browne stable runner cops more weight for that latest victory in this grade.
Further down the win market order, Celtic Park offers an interesting form line for punters chasing value, coming off a narrow-margin second at Cranbourne over 2580m where it recorded the fastest overall finishing sectionals last start. Though it remains an unknown quantity in the wet, it is a winner at this distance and could make an impact if the race is run to suit the backmarkers and off-midfield runners like No Rumours. As always, assessing how the speed maps play out with Yahoo Bar leading the charge will be crucial before locking in any selections for what shapes as a fascinating contest at Bendigo.
Shortest win price
Melek (7)
1.90
Most career wins
You Betcha Woo
5-5-3 from 40 starts
Back left · leaders right
Backmarker
Offmidfield
Midfield
Offpace
Onpace
Leader
Yahoo Bar · Negative
Cold J/T Combo
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Salsita · Positive
Fast Finisher
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
No Rumours · Positive
Rider SR
Jockey recent POT is 88% better than Career Avg.
You Betcha Woo · Negative
Trainer Recent
Camp struggling with S/R just 6%
Career
15: 2-2-2
Rating · IRD
83
Speed map
Leader
First-up
4: 0-1-0
Second-up
2: 0-1-1
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-0
Track Seymour
2: 0-2-0
Track Sha Tin
10: 1-0-2
Distance 1650m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1800m
4: 1-0-1
Distance 2000m
2: 0-1-0
Going Good
13: 1-1-2
Going Soft
2: 1-1-0
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 25%
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 16%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Raced on the pace and went down in a thrilling stoush at Seymour. Claiming apprentice engaged again. Looking for this trip now. Capable of playing a key role in this.
ILB
Just shy of the win last run at Seymour. Has the early speed to burn across from the wide draw. Bailey Kinninmont provides some weight relief. Betting is the best guide.
RP
Good effort when close up at Seymour behind Salsita two weeks ago upped to 1m2f; successful in two of his 15 career starts.
RSIS
Narrowly beaten last run at Seymour. Has the necessary pace to overcome the wide draw. The large claim from Bailey Kinninmont should help. Not at all out of this race.
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Midfield
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -28% POT in their L100 Races
Hot Trainer
Positive
Paul Preusker in good form, out performing market 81%
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 65% POT in L100 Runners
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
Weight Increase
Negative
Rises 7kg now
AAP
Got back and wasn't totally disgraced at Horsham. Shapes as a rough place prospect.
ILB
Started at $12.00 and kept chasing when 5th last run at Horsham and going down in class. Bit of extra work to do with more weight.
RSIS
Started 11/1 and chased well when 5th last start at Horsham and up against a less competitive field. Will have to carry more weight.
Career
33: 3-7-7
Rating · IRD
81
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
6: 0-0-1
Second-up
5: 1-0-1
Third-up
5: 1-2-0
Fourth-up
5: 1-1-2
Track Coleraine
1: 0-0-1
Track Moe
1: 0-1-0
Track Pakenham Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2030m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1600m
4: 0-0-2
Distance 2000m
5: 1-1-1
Going Good
18: 2-5-3
Going Heavy
3: 0-0-1
Going Soft
11: 1-2-3
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Current SR
Negative
Rider’s recent POT is returning 34% lower than Career Avg.
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 34% in L100 rides
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Showed plenty of fight winning 3yo+ (Bm66) at Seymour. Cops more weight for last win this grade but can do it again.
ILB
Dashed home to win last run at Seymour. Likely to settle back in the field. Could feature here.
RP
Had two of these in arrears when landing a handicap over 1m2f by a short head at Seymour 17 days ago; others are preferred despite that win last time.
RSIS
Displayed a good turn of foot when winning last run at Seymour. Prefers to settle towards the tail. Can't leave out of your calculations.
Career
15: 2-2-1
Rating · IRD
88
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
4: 0-0-1
Second-up
3: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 1-1-0
Fourth-up
1: 1-0-0
Track Horsham
1: 0-0-0
Track Sandown
2: 0-1-0
Track Ballarat
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1600m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1606m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2275m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
10: 1-1-1
Going Soft
5: 1-1-0
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 88% better than Career Avg.
Key Rider
Positive
Shayleigh Ingelse 125% above market expected in L100 Rides
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 119%
Stable In Form
Positive
Stable going well. Out performing market by 81%
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 65% POT in L100 Runners
Key Jockey
Positive
Shayleigh Ingelse winning at 91% POT in last 100 rides
Form 3rd Up
Positive
Has won 1 from 2 when third up
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Never sighted at Murray Bridge Gh second-up. Prefers better than heavy. One for exotics.
ILB
Odds of $11.00 and came in 7th last time at Murray Bridge. Expecting improvement and facing a weaker group of contenders. Tongue tie go off for the first time. Capable of winning this.
RP
Beaten a fair way when seventh three weeks ago (Murray Bridge Gh) upped to 1m2f; this is his level; knows how to win so may be involved.
RSIS
Odds of 10/1 and came in 7th last time at Murray Bridge. Likely to bounce back and facing a weaker group of contenders. Has more weight to carry. Expecting a strong showing.
Career
40: 5-5-3
Rating · IRD
70
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
7: 0-0-0
Second-up
5: 0-1-0
Third-up
4: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
3: 0-1-0
Track St Arnaud
1: 0-0-0
Track Mildura
3: 2-0-0
Track Echuca
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2500m
2: 1-0-1
Distance 1300m
3: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
5: 0-0-0
Going Soft
9: 1-0-1
Going Synthetic
3: 0-0-0
Going Good
25: 4-4-1
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 6%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -45% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 35%
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Form At Track
Negative
Yet to win here
Primed
Positive
Fitter here racing on a quick back up
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
On a short back-up. Ordinary performance in small field at Albury when second-up. Remains unplaced from 5 starts here. Hard to warm to here.
ILB
Racing on a quick back up. Odds of $17.00 and inched into 4th last start at Albury. Gets back and needs luck. Pass at this stage.
RP
He meets the required standard ability wise; not beaten too far when fourth at Albury over 1m2f (handicap) at the weekend; knows how to win so could have a say.
RSIS
On a short back up. Started at 16/1 and moved ahead of some to finish 4th last time at Albury. Might have to make up considerable ground.
Career
21: 3-2-4
Rating · IRD
81
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
5: 1-1-0
Second-up
3: 1-0-2
Third-up
3: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Warrnambool
2: 0-0-0
Track Bendigo
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1700m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2108m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 2399m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
10: 2-2-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
10: 1-0-4
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -47% POT in their L100 Races
Stable In Form
Positive
Stable going well. Out performing market by 81%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 65% POT in L100 Runners
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
Up In Weight
Negative
Goes up 5kg weight here
AAP
Went home tamely at Horsham for new stable at $51. Prefer away from heavy. Others carry more punch.
ILB
Jumped at $51.00 and had difficulty when 6th last run at Horsham but up against a less competitive field. Drawn nicely. Up in weight. Has some claims.
RP
Finished sixth but wasn't beaten too far (just over 4l) at Horsham over 1m2½f (handicap) ten days ago on debut for this trainer; a few rivals look in good form so others appeal more.
RSIS
Was 50/1 and struggled when 6th last start at Horsham but taking on a lower class of opponents. Will try to take advantage of the stall. Goes up in weight. Watch for a sign in the market.
Career
4: 1-1-1
Rating · IRD
100
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
2: 1-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-1-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-1
Track Seymour
1: 0-0-1
Track Sandown
1: 0-0-0
Track Caulfield Heath
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1500m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 2000m
2: 0-1-1
Going Soft
2: 0-0-1
Going Good
2: 1-1-0
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Lightly Raced
Positive
Limited race experience but shown potential
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Has done plenty right in short career. Just missed at Ballarat 18 Sep. Finished it off well in the 3yo+ (Bm66) at Seymour. Major player here.
ILB
Finished amongst the placegetters when 3rd last run at Seymour and showing consistent performance in races. Putting up notable efforts since returning from a spell. Expect support.
RP
Third at Seymour when 10-11 over 1m2f (handicap) two weeks ago; just his fifth outing so still early days; big player.
RSIS
Finished with intent when 3rd last start at Seymour and showing consistent performance in races. In good condition since resuming from a break. Will not be far away.
Rating · IRD
20
AAP
Waltzed in at Echuca. Should appreciate stepping up in distance. Hard fit, can make his presence felt again with even breaks.
ILB
Found another gear when winning by 4 1/4L last time at Echuca but competing in a higher grade. Jockey Brad Rawiller has been successful aboard previously.
RSIS
Was rock solid when winning by a margin of 4 1/4L last run at Echuca but facing a stronger group of contenders.
Career
5: 1-1-0
Rating · IRD
76
Speed map
Offmidfield
First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Cranbourne
1: 0-1-0
Track Swan Hill
1: 1-0-0
Track Warracknabeal
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2000m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 2250m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2400m
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
4: 1-1-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Narrow miss in the 3yo+ (Bm66) at Cranbourne 16 Oct. Unknown quantity in the wet. Winner this trip. Capable of making an impact.
ILB
Was agonizingly close last run at Cranbourne. Likely to get back in the run. Tough race will need luck.
RP
Finished in front of Amawasha and Hollandia at Cranbourne 12 days ago when close runner-up upped to 1m5f; warrants respect.
RSIS
Right up there last run at Cranbourne. Likely to get back in the run.
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Backmarker
Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 22% in Last 100 Rides
Key Rider
Positive
Sam Kennedy 47% above market expected in L100 Rides
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are winning 32% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 30% POT in L100 Runners
Fitness
Positive
At peak fitness backing up
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Backing up quickly. Unable to make an impression at Albury. Hard to make a case.
ILB
Backs up quickly. Started at $3.50 and didn't attack the line when 5th last start at Albury.
RSIS
On a quick back up. Started 5/2 and folded up in the straight when 5th last start at Albury.
Career
30: 2-4-4
Rating · IRD
79
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
5: 0-1-0
Second-up
4: 0-0-1
Third-up
4: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
3: 0-0-0
Track Hamilton
1: 0-0-0
Track Swan Hill
1: 0-0-0
Track Pakenham Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2350m
3: 0-1-0
Distance 2500m
4: 0-1-1
Going Good
21: 2-3-3
Going Heavy
4: 0-1-1
Going Soft
4: 0-0-0
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 120%
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
Winless Prep
Negative
Expect the drought to continue
AAP
Went close at Cranbourne 25 Sep. Gave good account 3yo+ (Bm66) at Cranbourne. Well into preparation now, can make his presence felt.
ILB
At $7.50 finished 4th last run at Cranbourne. Large claim helps. Considering others.
RP
An infrequent winner; far from disgraced (beaten 1l) at Cranbourne over 1m5f (handicap) two weeks ago; others more likely as regularly been coming up a bit short lately.
RSIS
Started at 13/2 and came in 4th last start at Cranbourne. Hayley Spitse takes a large claim.
Career
41: 4-2-10
Rating · IRD
81
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
6: 1-0-0
Second-up
5: 0-0-0
Third-up
5: 0-0-2
Fourth-up
5: 1-0-2
Track Pakenham Synthetic
3: 0-0-0
Track Ballarat
2: 0-0-0
Track Cranbourne
3: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1507m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
4: 0-0-0
Going Soft
9: 1-0-3
Going Synthetic
4: 0-0-0
Going Good
26: 3-2-7
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 57% better than Career Avg.
Trainer SR
Negative
John Moloney striking at just 6%
Key Rider
Positive
Nadia Daniels 75% 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 24%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
AAP
Last win was 9 May 2025. Started $31 when safely held in Benchmark 66 company at Cranbourne. Pace influence. Not fancied.
ILB
Jumped at $31.00 and was well beaten when 10th last run at Cranbourne but drawn beautifully. Will be positive in the run early. Not at all out of this race.
RP
Tenth of 12 over 1m5f at Cranbourne (handicap) 12 days ago; facing a testing assignment and easy to oppose.
RSIS
At 30/1 was well beaten when 10th last run at Cranbourne but has a nice advantage with a good draw. Has good tactical pace and will be nicely positioned. Could be in the mix.
Career
29: 2-6-6
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Offmidfield
First-up
4: 1-1-1
Second-up
2: 1-0-1
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Eagle Farm
1: 1-0-0
Track Moe
1: 0-0-0
Track Sunshine Coast
3: 0-0-0
Distance 2200m
3: 0-2-1
Distance 1600m
3: 1-0-0
Distance 1680m
1: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
5: 0-1-2
Going Soft
12: 1-2-3
Going Good
12: 1-3-1
Current SR
Negative
Rider’s recent POT is returning 40% lower than Career Avg.
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 24% POT in L100 Runners
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 44% in L100 rides
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Freshened. Third outing for new trainer/ this region. Finished a long way from the action 3yo+ (Bm56) at Moe. Best viewed as a rough place hope.
ILB
Jumped at $15.00 and faded to finish 8th last run at Moe and up against a higher level of opposition.
RP
Not a frequent winner; beaten eighth of 12 behind Hollandia, at Moe five weeks ago; Luke Nolen booking heightens interest; others have more pressing claims as running in what looks to be a hot race.
RSIS
Started at 14/1 and gave away some ground when 8th last start at Moe and racing in stronger company.
Career
23: 3-0-4
Rating · IRD
76
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
4: 0-0-1
Second-up
3: 0-0-0
Third-up
3: 2-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Beaudesert
1: 0-0-1
Track Doomben
2: 0-0-0
Track Gold Coast
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1550m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1640m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1700m
2: 0-0-0
Going Good
11: 0-0-3
Going Heavy
5: 1-0-1
Going Soft
6: 2-0-0
Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 15% in Last 100 Rides
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 26% POT in L100 Runners
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 16%
Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Prominent and fought on determinedly in the 3yo+ (56) at Hamilton. Effective wet. Rise to 2400m a new challenge. Can fill the minors here.
ILB
Finished with purpose when winning last time at Hamilton but matched against a stronger field. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Needs to find a lot more.
RP
Narrow scorer in a handicap at Hamilton upped to 1m3f two weeks ago; others more appealing with new trip an unknown.
RSIS
Finished hard to win last start at Hamilton but rising in class. Shows good early pace.
Career
6: 1-1-1
Rating · IRD
75
Speed map
Offmidfield
First-up
2: 0-0-1
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
1: 1-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-0
Track Seymour
1: 0-0-0
Track Kyneton
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1443m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1479m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0
Going Synthetic
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
2: 1-0-0
Trainer SR
Negative
Henry Dwyer striking at just 7%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -43% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 35%
Trainer ROI
Negative
Trainers runners currently losing 43% Profit on Turnover
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Broke maiden at Ballarat 18 Sep. Never a threat after showing no early speed from the barriers at Seymour. Added journey should assist. Can challenge.
ILB
Started $6.50 and not competitive when 9th last time at Seymour. In top racing shape since resuming from a spell. Likely to get back. Needs to improve.
RP
Out of the frame (beaten 4l in ninth) over 1m2f at Seymour (handicap) when behind Salsita two weeks ago; seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; just second start in this company.
RSIS
Odds of 11/2 and not competitive when 9th last start at Seymour. Looking sharp on the track in recent runs. Might be ridden for luck.
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Offmidfield
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 16%
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
Failed to threaten at Mt Gambier over this journey. Appreciates cut in the track but must improve.
ILB
Backing up quickly for this race. Came in 5th last run at Swan Hill.
RSIS
Racing on a quick back up. Finished 5th last run at Swan Hill.
Career
16: 1-3-3
Rating · IRD
79
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
3: 0-0-1
Second-up
2: 0-1-1
Third-up
2: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
2: 1-0-0
Track Hamilton
1: 0-0-1
Track Seymour
2: 0-0-1
Track Bordertown
1: 0-0-0
Distance 3070m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1700m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
6: 0-1-0
Going Heavy
4: 1-0-2
Going Soft
6: 0-2-1
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 6% POT in L100 Runners
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Failed to flatter at Mt Gambier over this distance. Others with greater appeal.
ILB
Jumped at $6.50 and finished 6th last run at Mount Gambier. Expected to settle towards the rear. Won't find this easy.
RP
Has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; sixth beaten 9l (Mt Gambier) three weeks ago.
RSIS
Started 11/2 and finished 6th last start at Mount Gambier. Does take a while to get into stride.
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Offmidfield
Ready To Strike
Positive
Can be rewarded for recent consistent form
AAP
Freshened. Got back and hit line with a full head of steam at Swan Hill. Usually gets back. Has some claims.
ILB
On a quick turnaround. Close to claiming the win last start at Swan Hill.
RSIS
On a quick turnaround. Narrowly beaten last time at Swan Hill.