Shortest win price
Bow Ribbon (15)
3.00
Welcome to Echuca for the Moama Bowling Club Benchmark 56 over 1400m on a soft 5 track with fine weather overhead. The punters have been assessing the yarn for this race, sending Bow Ribbon out as the shortest runner in the win market. Chasing closely behind at the top of the betting order are Ice Quake, Black Adam, and Here Comes Wozza, setting up an intriguing betting race on the Victorian track as the field prepares to tackle the 1400m journey.
Looking into the form behind the market leaders, Bow Ribbon resumes here following a 69-day let-up after finishing a close-up third at Bendigo over this exact distance on a heavy track. The stable runner has gone close in the past at this course and trip and warrants plenty of attention fresh. Ice Quake brings solid local credentials after jumping up on speed and going down fighting when second over 1400m here at Echuca two starts back, suggesting another bold showing is on the cards. Meanwhile, Black Adam comes in deep into the preparation, usually racing prominent and shaping as a logical inclusion for exotic players.
Further down the form lines, Bakersbend maps well at this venue and tends to outperform market expectations by a decent margin, making this runner an interesting angle for those dissecting the wider speed map. With Black Adam listed as the leader and runners like Ice Quake and Shipstern Bluff pushing forward on the pace, expect a genuine tempo upfront. Punting is all about opinions, and while the market has gravitated towards the proven class at the top, there are enough subtle form clues to keep things interesting for the punters on course.
Shortest win price
Bow Ribbon (15)
3.00
Most career wins
Black Adam
5-3-7 from 28 starts
Back left · leaders right
Backmarker
Midfield
Offpace
Onpace
Leader
San Marco · Negative
Rider
Negative rider change today
Black Adam · Positive
Jockey ROI
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 34% in Last 100 Rides
Here Comes Wozza · Positive
Jockey ROI
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 13% in Last 100 Rides
Reel Latino · Negative
Trainer SR
Bob Challis striking at just 4%
Career
9: 2-1-0
Rating · IRD
77
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
1: 1-0-0
Track Echuca
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-0
Track Albury
3: 0-0-0
Distance 2050m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1000m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1170m
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
3: 0-0-0
Going Good
3: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
3: 2-1-0
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Hot Trainer
Positive
J & C Ledger in good form, out performing market 83%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 66% POT in L100 Runners
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 12%
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
Imprv Needed
Negative
Would need to lift here to feature
Up In Weight
Negative
Goes up 7.5kg weight here
AAP
Finished a long way from the action Hcp (C3) at Albury. Others more persuasive.
ILB
Didn't attack the line when 13th last run at Albury but goes down in class. Will have to carry extra weight.
RP
Finished towards the rear of 14 at Albury over 6f (handicap) when dropped in distance last month; this is his grade; clear chance as would have leading chance if back in the same form he showed when winning two starts ago.
RSIS
Faded to finish 13th last time at Albury but drops back to a suitable grade. Will have to carry extra weight.
Career
32: 4-7-2
Rating · IRD
74
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
4: 0-1-0
Second-up
3: 1-0-1
Third-up
3: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
2: 1-0-0
Track Pukekohe
2: 0-0-0
Track Ballarat Synthetic
2: 0-0-0
Track Albury
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1500m
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1560m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1620m
1: 0-0-0
Going Synthetic
5: 1-2-0
Going Unknown
10: 2-4-1
Going Good
8: 1-1-0
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Well beaten LS
Negative
Not competitive last run
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
AAP
First-up (17-weeks). Resumes without a trial or jumpout. Proven fresh but this a bit shorter than he likes.
ILB
Resuming from a break. Started at $61.00 and was well beaten when 9th last start Ballarat Synthetic. Considering others.
RP
Finished ninth of 12 over 7½f at Ballarat (handicap) four months ago; returns from an absence here; easy to oppose as this could be a hot race.
RSIS
First run back from a break. Started 60/1 and gave away some ground when 9th last time Ballarat Synthetic.
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Onpace
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 99%
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 10% POT in L100 Runners
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 12%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
AAP
Let-up (82-days). Finished well down the track at Moe last outing. At best, a place hope.
ILB
Back from a break. Was $11.00 and weakened under pressure when 10th last run at Moe.
RSIS
Resuming. Was 10/1 and weakened under pressure when 10th last time at Moe on a heavy surface.
Rating · IRD
20
AAP
First-up (32-weeks). Ex J G Symons & S Laxon in Victoria. Can't enthuse.
ILB
First run back from a break of 32 weeks. Jumped at $6.50 and came in 6th last run around here and coming back in distance.
RSIS
Resuming after a 32 week break. Started 11/2 and finished 6th last run at this track and down in trip. Coming to a new trainer.
Career
28: 5-3-7
Rating · IRD
93
Speed map
Leader
First-up
4: 1-0-2
Second-up
3: 1-0-1
Third-up
3: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
2: 1-0-0
Track Berrigan
2: 2-0-0
Track Jerilderie
1: 0-0-1
Track Kilmore
1: 0-0-0
Distance 900m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1175m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
14: 2-0-2
Going Heavy
1: 0-1-0
Going Soft
9: 2-1-3
Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 34% in Last 100 Rides
Jockey Booking
Positive
Holly Durnan 34% above market expected in L100 Rides
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -41% POT in their L100 Races
Hot Jockey
Positive
Holly Durnan in hot recent form, out performing market expectation by 34%
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
AAP
Usually prominent. Well into preparation now, one for multiples.
ILB
On a short back up. Started $15.00 and was found wanting late when 5th last run at Wangaratta. Expecting to settle positively. Expecting a solid performance.
RP
Finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (4l) at Wangaratta over 6½f (handicap) last week; this looks a decent race so one to tread carefully with.
RSIS
On a short turnaround. Odds of 14/1 and didn't maintain the pace when 5th last start at Wangaratta. Displays good tactical pace. Expecting a strong showing.
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Leader
Raceday Experience
Positive
Wiser for debut run
AAP
The medium of heavy support and duly saluted at Wodonga on career debut. Zac Moore on again and takes a 3kg claim. Take stopping despite hefty weight.
ILB
Got the cash when winning by 3/4L last time at Wodonga and having second career run. Large claim helps.
RSIS
Displayed potential when winning by 3/4L last start at Wodonga and having second career run. The large claim from Zac Moore helps.
Career
21: 1-3-4
Rating · IRD
100
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
5: 1-0-1
Second-up
3: 0-1-0
Third-up
3: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
3: 0-1-1
Track Benalla
1: 0-0-1
Track Seymour
1: 0-0-0
Track Kyneton
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
7: 1-1-1
Distance 1300m
3: 0-1-1
Distance 1412m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
12: 1-2-2
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
7: 0-1-2
Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 13% in Last 100 Rides
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
AAP
Performance just fair this venue off long spell at $4. Building fitness. Right in the mix.
ILB
Started at $4.00 and faded to finish 9th last run at this track. Is capable of a resurgence. Good potential.
RP
Has won here; second favourite when ninth of 12 over 6f here (handicap, close behind Reel Latino) last month; tends to find at least one too good; makes little appeal.
RSIS
Was 3/1 and looked outclassed when 9th last time at the track. Happy to forgive that run. Good chance at a nice price.
Career
10: 1-0-0
Rating · IRD
75
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Werribee
1: 0-0-0
Track Wodonga
1: 1-0-0
Track Ballarat
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 2000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2050m
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
7: 1-0-0
Going Soft
3: 0-0-0
Trainer SR
Negative
Bob Challis striking at just 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 34%
Trainer ROI
Negative
Trainers runners currently losing 39% Profit on Turnover
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
AAP
Not disgraced this track first run back at $91. Strips fitter. Can make his presence felt.
ILB
Odds of $91.00 and came in 8th last run at this venue. Entitled to be big odds.
RP
Finished eighth but wasn't beaten too far (just under 4l) over 6f here (handicap) when dropped in distance two weeks ago; generally modest form since maiden success at Wodonga in April; this looks a fair heat so others more likely.
RSIS
Started at 90/1 and ran 8th last time around here.
Career
30: 4-3-5
Rating · IRD
82
Speed map
Offmidfield
First-up
7: 0-1-2
Second-up
5: 1-0-0
Third-up
4: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
4: 2-0-0
Track Echuca
2: 0-0-0
Track Kyneton
1: 0-0-1
Track Swan Hill
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1860m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1968m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2012m
1: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
4: 0-1-1
Going Unknown
1: 0-0-0
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 31% POT in L100 Runners
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
AAP
Okay at latest when settled back. Can fill the minors here.
ILB
Odds of $16.00 and ran 7th last run here.
RP
Close up behind Ice Quake when seventh last month; meeting some horses in good form and others appeal more.
RSIS
Started 15/1 and ran 7th last run at the track.
Career
7: 1-1-0
Rating · IRD
77
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Swan Hill
1: 0-1-0
Track Sandown
1: 0-0-0
Track Caulfield Heath
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
3: 1-1-0
Going Good
7: 1-1-0
Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 6%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 22%
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 12%
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Kicks off second campaign (26-weeks). Fourth in recent Bendigo jumpout. Awkwardly drawn and rising in weight for return. Hard to warm to here.
ILB
First up after a break of 26 weeks. Started $101.00 and struggled with the pace when 9th last run at Caulfield Heath but up against a less competitive field. Rough hope.
RP
Finished last of nine at Caulfield over 1m1f (handicap) six months ago; returns from a layoff here; one to consider if in the same form she showed when winning three starts back.
RSIS
Racing fresh after a 26 week break. Started at 100/1 and didn't find the line when 9th last time at Caulfield Heath but will find this grade more suitable.
Career
2: 1-0-0
Rating · IRD
75
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
2: 1-0-0
Track Penola
1: 1-0-0
Track Ballarat
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 1-0-0
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Jockey Booking
Negative
Cian Macredmond current POT is 36% below Career Avg.
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 82%
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 62% POT in L100 Runners
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 53% in L100 rides
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Sheer display of grit and determination at Penola at second outing. Positive last start and can build further on that effort.
ILB
Romped home to win last run at Penola but rising in weight. Expected to settle towards the tail. Rough chance.
RP
Narrow scorer in a maiden at Penola when opening her account at the second time of asking two weeks ago; should be thereabouts.
RSIS
Strong effort to the line to win last time at Penola but going up in weight. Expected to settle towards the tail.
Career
8: 1-0-0
Rating · IRD
79
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Mildura
2: 1-0-0
Track Pakenham Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Track Ballarat Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1218m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
5: 1-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0
Going Synthetic
2: 0-0-0
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Never sighted at Kyneton first run back. Better for the outing and takes a 3kg claim. Distant place hope only.
ILB
Started $13.00 and sub-standard effort when 6th last run at Kyneton but drawn nicely. Likely to get back. The large claim from Chelsea Thompson should help. Betting is the best guide.
RP
Has raised her game the last twice; could not manage better than sixth over 6f at Kyneton (handicap) last month; running in a handicap for only the second time; this is competitive and looks opposable.
RSIS
Started 12/1 and mediocre display when 6th last start at Kyneton but gets a favourable stall. Likely to get back in the run. Large claim helps. Watch betting.
Career
10: 2-1-0
Rating · IRD
88
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
3: 2-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-1-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 1-0-0
Track Bendigo
1: 1-0-0
Track Kyneton
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1170m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
4: 1-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
3: 1-0-0
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 51%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 30% POT in L100 Runners
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
1st Up S/R
Positive
Has won 2 from 3 when resuming
AAP
Resuming (14-weeks). Ex Gemma Rielly in Victoria. Saluted at Bendigo first-up last prep. Must bring best.
ILB
First up and picked up nicely to win first up last preparation at Bendigo. Coming to a new trainer.
RP
Finished 11th of 12 over 7½f at Ballarat (handicap) in July; has won here previously; first run for trainer; should go well if finding her best form - goes well fresh.
RSIS
Resuming and finished well when winning resuming last preparation at Bendigo. Change in trainer.
Career
8: 1-2-0
Rating · IRD
97
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-1-0
Third-up
1: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Bendigo
1: 0-0-0
Track Sandown
1: 0-0-0
Track Moe
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1140m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1208m
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
2: 0-1-0
Going Heavy
4: 1-1-0
Going Soft
2: 0-0-0
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 22% better than Career Avg.
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -39% POT in their L100 Races
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 32% POT in L100 Runners
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Improved L/S
Positive
Improved again last start
Winkers On
Positive
Important gear change of winkers on
AAP
Prominent and went down fighting in the Benchmark 56 company this venue over this trip. A few runs under her belt this campaign, capable of making an impact.
ILB
Close to a win last time here. Has shown early pace in races to date. Definite claims.
RP
Beaten narrowly last month.
RSIS
Narrowly beaten last time at this track. Should muster plenty of early pace. Can win this.
Career
23: 2-3-6
Rating · IRD
98
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
3: 1-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-1
Third-up
2: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-1
Track CurrentTrack
2: 0-1-0
Track Hamilton
2: 0-1-0
Track Murtoa
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1425m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1600m
5: 0-2-0
Distance 1856m
1: 0-0-1
Going Heavy
5: 1-1-1
Going Soft
8: 0-1-1
Going Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Slow Early LS
Negative
Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Racing Strongly
Positive
Racing in great shape
AAP
Let-up (69-days). Ke Went close only other go this course and trip. Warrants attention fresh in this line-up.
ILB
Racing fresh today after a break. Amongst the placegetters when 3rd beaten by 1L last time at Bendigo and competing at a lower class. Will go close.
RP
Creditable third, beaten less than a length, of seven at Bendigo in August.
RSIS
Back from a break. Made considerable ground when 3rd last time at Bendigo on a heavy surface and competing at a lower grade. Rates as one of the key chances.
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Offpace
Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 33% in Last 100 Rides
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 180%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 8% POT in L100 Runners
Key Jockey
Positive
Jack Martin winning at 18% POT in last 100 rides
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 12%
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Showed plenty of fight to secure victory at Manangatang off long break. Has a tricky draw. Could add some value to exotics.
ILB
Finished with purpose when winning last start at Manangatang and on an upward trajectory in recent races.
RSIS
Bold effort when winning last run at Manangatang and getting better in recent performances.
Career
7: 1-0-0
Rating · IRD
70
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Swan Hill
1: 0-0-0
Track Mildura
2: 0-0-0
Track Ballarat Synthetic
2: 1-0-0
Distance 1600m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1900m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1218m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
4: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0
Going Synthetic
2: 1-0-0
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Wide Draw
Negative
Likely to get caught wide
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Sent out $61 when unable to threaten at Kyneton first up. Has a tricky draw. Has work cut out.
ILB
At $61.00 didn't find the line when 7th last time at Kyneton. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Hard to see this being competitive today.
RP
Beaten 6l in seventh over 6f at Kyneton (handicap) 14 days ago.
RSIS
At 60/1 was well beaten when 7th last time at Kyneton. Might have to make up considerable ground.
Career
13: 1-3-2
Rating · IRD
100
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
3: 0-1-2
Second-up
2: 1-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Swan Hill
2: 1-0-0
Track Sandown
1: 0-1-0
Track Mildura
2: 0-0-1
Distance 1400m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1408m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1106m
1: 0-0-1
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
11: 1-3-2
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -26% POT in their L100 Races
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 12%
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Last start this trip reasonable effort without seriously threatening at Bendigo. Awkwardly drawn. First time around Echuca. Keener on others.
ILB
Started at $19.00 and was making up some late ground when 5th last time at Bendigo. Must be considered here.
RP
Useful in this grade; far from disgraced (beaten just over 2l, Bendigo) two weeks ago.
RSIS
Was 18/1 and ran on into 5th last run at Bendigo. Good chance and definitely has claims.