Shortest win price
Pinhole (4)
2.50
Welcome to Flemington for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes over 2600m on a Good4 track with showers about, where punters are lining up to dissect a fascinating staying test. The win market has Pinhole heading calculations as the shortest priced runner, closely followed by the international visitor Defiantly, King Pedro, and Litzdeel rounding out the leading quartet in early betting order.
The form behind those prominent market figures reads with plenty of interest. Pinhole lines up here after taking out the Herbert Power at Caulfield two starts back before a fair effort without threatening behind Juja Kibo in the Valley Cup, bringing a strong form line for the powerful C J Waller stable. Meanwhile, Defiantly arrives fresh following a let-up after taking out the Goodwood Handicap in great style over in the UK, making the Joseph O'Brien-trained stayer a fascinating international contender after missing the Cup on Tuesday.
Looking further down the speed maps and remaining entries, Litzdeel comes into calculations after a solid third in the Bendigo Cup behind So You Are and boasts a game second at the only other time trying this track and distance, suggesting super fitness can take her a long way. With speed groups showing leaders like Bella Montagna and Litzdeel likely pushing forward from their barriers, this 2600m staying feature sets up as a cracking tactical yarn for the punters.
Shortest win price
Pinhole (4)
2.50
Most career wins
Berkeley Square
10-6-5 from 46 starts
Back left · leaders right
Backmarker
Offmidfield
Midfield
Offpace
Onpace
Leader
Defiantly · Negative
Cold J/T Combo
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Berkeley Square · Positive
Fast Finisher
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Pinhole · Positive
Profitable Trainer
Stable runners going at 9% POT in L100 Runners
King Pedro · Positive
Rider SR
Jockey recent POT is 19% better than Career Avg.
Career
9: 3-1-1
Rating · IRD
94
Speed map
Leader
First-up
2: 0-0-1
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Ascot
2: 0-1-0
Track Goodwood
1: 1-0-0
Track Deauville
1: 1-0-0
Distance 2103m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2279m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 2816m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
6: 1-1-1
Going Soft
3: 2-0-0
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Margin LS
Positive
Won by a big margin last start
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
Honest
Positive
Finishing in the money lately
AAP
Let-up (76-days). Stakes winning stayer- International. Took out the Goodwood Hcp (105) at G B - Goodwood 31 Jul. Key contender fresh in this line-up after missing the Cup Tuesday.
ILB
First up from a break. Ran away with a win by 5 1/2L last run at Deauville and up against a less competitive field. Very capable of taking this out.
RP
Three from nine career starts overseas; others have more pressing claims.
RSIS
First run back from a break. Won very easily when winning by a margin of 5 1/2L last start at Deauville and up against a less competitive field. Capable type.
Career
34: 10-5-6
Rating · IRD
98
Speed map
Backmarker
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 Leopardstown
3: 1-1-1
Track Lyon Parilly
1: 1-0-0
Track Rosehill
4: 2-0-2
Distance 2200m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 3127m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 3218m
1: 1-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-1-0
Going Soft
10: 4-1-3
Going Good
23: 6-3-3
Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Form At Track
Negative
Yet to win here
Primed
Positive
Fitter here racing on a quick back up
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Backing up quickly. Failed to threaten in Tuesday's Cup here when second-up as an outsider. Others rate stronger.
ILB
On a quick back up. Gave away some ground when 23rd last time here but competing at a lower level of competition. Likely to settle back in the field.
RP
Finished tailed off over 2m here (Group 1) on Tuesday; admirable career strike-rate (ten from 15 to date); drops in class; not discounted based on the pick of his form and had excuses last time (crowded).
RSIS
Backing up quickly for this race. Weakened under pressure when 23rd last run here but matched against lesser competition. Will be giving the leaders a big start.
Career
46: 10-6-5
Rating · IRD
87
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
6: 1-0-0
Second-up
5: 1-0-1
Third-up
5: 1-1-0
Fourth-up
5: 0-1-0
Track Ballarat
2: 2-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
17: 4-1-1
Track Morphettville
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2040m
3: 1-0-0
Distance 2400m
5: 0-2-2
Distance 2520m
2: 0-0-0
Going Good
24: 4-5-3
Going Heavy
5: 2-0-1
Going Soft
17: 4-1-1
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 4%
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are winning 25% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 36%
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Improved L/S
Positive
Improved again last start
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Came home with a wet sail to grab second in Bendigo Cup when $31. Enjoys this track. Super fit from racing, can challenge again.
ILB
Attacked the line when 2nd last run at Bendigo. Keep safe.
RP
Runner-up of 13 in the Bendigo Cup at Bendigo finished just ahead of Litzdeel last Wednesday; winner of four races at this venue; cannot be ignored if confirming promise shown last time.
RSIS
Claimed a spot in the placings when 2nd beaten by 3/4L last time at Bendigo.
Career
16: 5-1-1
Rating · IRD
94
Speed map
Offmidfield
First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 1-0-0
Track Flemington
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-0
Track Rosehill
2: 1-1-0
Distance 1408m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
2: 0-0-1
Distance 1621m
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
12: 4-0-1
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
3: 1-1-0
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 9% POT in L100 Runners
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Herbert Power winner at Caulfield two back. Fair effort without threatening behind Juja Kibo in MV Cup. Formline is strong. Right in this.
ILB
Jumped at $6.50 and finished 7th last run at this track. More confidence with jockey James Mcdonald guiding the horse. Tracking very well this campaign. Finishes off strongly. Goes well and could be a value opportunity.
RP
Proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a sixth career win); not disgraced in seventh in a Group 2 last month; down in class; strong contender if replicating his best form.
RSIS
Started 11/2 and ran 7th last start at the track. James Mcdonald adds value. Has a nice turn of foot. Must respect.
Career
18: 4-6-1
Rating · IRD
94
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
4: 0-1-0
Second-up
3: 0-1-0
Third-up
2: 1-1-0
Fourth-up
2: 1-1-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-0
Track Wanganui
1: 0-1-0
Track Gosford
2: 1-1-0
Distance 2500m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2000m
3: 0-2-0
Distance 2040m
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
10: 1-4-1
Going Heavy
1: 0-1-0
Going Soft
7: 3-1-0
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 19% better than Career Avg.
Jockey Booking
Positive
Mark Zahra 24% above market expected in L100 Rides
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
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Won Grafton Cup Grafton 16 Jul. Not disgraced this track second-up. Can have a major say if he gets the breaks.
ILB
Jumped at $7.00 and finished 4th last time around here. May see an upturn in form. Definite claims.
RP
Produced a string of consistent efforts but yet to win a race of this value; finished ahead of four of these in a Group 2 last month when fourth beaten 2l upped to 1m4½f; this is a step down in class but easy to oppose.
RSIS
Odds of 6/1 and came in 4th last run at this track. Capable of bouncing back. Good chance and definitely has claims.
Career
37: 6-7-2
Rating · IRD
76
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
6: 0-1-0
Second-up
5: 0-1-0
Third-up
4: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
3: 1-1-0
Track Flemington
5: 0-1-1
Track Geelong
1: 1-0-0
Track Bendigo
2: 0-0-0
Distance 2000m
12: 4-1-0
Distance 2350m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
23: 3-5-1
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
13: 3-2-1
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 35% better than Career Avg.
Key Rider
Positive
Billy Egan 43% above market expected in L100 Rides
Trainer Form
Positive
In form stable, out performing market expectations 85%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 68% POT in L100 Runners
Key Jockey
Positive
Billy Egan winning at 26% POT in last 100 rides
Form At Track
Negative
Yet to win here
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Imprv Needed
Negative
Would need to lift here to feature
AAP
Led, gave up the ghost quickly in Moonee Valley Gold Cup this track. Needs a form spike.
ILB
Odds of $61.00 and didn't threaten when 12th last time here. Likely to get back in the field. Can't have in this.
RP
Not beaten that far last month upped to 1m4½f in a Group 2; this is a step down in class; chance if replicating his best form.
RSIS
Started 60/1 and tailed off to finish 12th last start here. Might be ridden for luck.
Career
28: 2-3-4
Rating · IRD
77
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
7: 0-1-1
Second-up
6: 2-0-0
Third-up
6: 0-1-2
Fourth-up
5: 0-0-1
Track Leopardstown
2: 0-1-0
Track Naas
1: 0-1-0
Track CurrentTrack
6: 1-0-1
Distance 2520m
2: 1-0-1
Distance 2600m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1500m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
16: 1-1-2
Going Heavy
2: 0-1-1
Going Soft
10: 1-1-1
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 9% POT in L100 Runners
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Made minor headway from back half here last start. Could give some cheek at odds.
ILB
Started $26.00 and ran 8th last run at the track. Cannot have under these circumstances.
RP
Has winning form at this track; not beaten too far when eighth here last month in a Group 2; might find this company a little easier but unlikely to trouble the principals.
RSIS
Was 25/1 and came in 8th last time here.
Career
21: 3-6-2
Rating · IRD
100
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
5: 0-0-0
Second-up
4: 0-2-0
Third-up
4: 0-2-1
Fourth-up
4: 1-2-0
Track Morphettville
1: 1-0-0
Track Bendigo
1: 0-0-1
Track Caulfield
6: 0-2-1
Distance 2520m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 2600m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 2800m
2: 1-1-0
Going Good
14: 2-3-2
Going Heavy
1: 0-1-0
Going Soft
6: 1-2-0
Trainer SR
Negative
Danny O'Brien striking at just 9%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 40%
Trainer Form
Negative
Stable out of form, losing 44% Profit on Turnover
Map Suits
Positive
Suitable Map, where runners in this position outperform market by 3%
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Improved L/S
Positive
Improved again last start
AAP
Solid performance in defeat in the Bendigo Cup behind So You Are. Game second only other time over this track and distance. Super fit from racing, right in the mix again.
ILB
Showed a good turn of foot when 3rd last run at Bendigo. Has the ratings to win this.
RP
Has run well here recently; went down by just over 1l when third in the Bendigo Cup at Bendigo last week.
RSIS
Managed to place 3rd last time at Bendigo. Should go close.
Career
26: 3-5-3
Rating · IRD
70
Speed map
Offmidfield
First-up
4: 0-1-0
Second-up
3: 0-2-0
Third-up
3: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
3: 0-0-1
Track Tauherenikau
3: 0-1-0
Track Ellerslie
1: 0-1-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
4: 0-1-2
Distance 1600m
8: 0-2-0
Distance 2040m
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
7: 1-0-0
Going Heavy
5: 0-1-0
Going Soft
10: 2-3-1
Jockey Booking
Negative
Michael Dee current POT is 32% below Career Avg.
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 45% in L100 rides
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Imprv Needed
Negative
Would need to lift here to feature
AAP
Well back and never a factor this track last run. Others carry more punch.
ILB
At $101.00 looked flat when 13th last start around here but has a good draw. Prefers to settle towards the tail. Needs a lot of luck in this race.
RP
Generally modest form since Group 3 success at Trentham in January; towards the rear of 16 in a Group 2 upped to 1m4½f last month; this is a step down in class but easy enough to take on.
RSIS
Started 100/1 and had difficulty when 13th last run around here but can find a nice position from the draw. Does take a while to get into stride.
Career
22: 4-1-3
Rating · IRD
85
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
4: 0-0-1
Second-up
3: 0-0-0
Third-up
3: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Saint Cloud
1: 0-0-1
Track Flemington
3: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
3: 0-0-0
Distance 1999m
2: 0-0-2
Distance 2099m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 2600m
2: 1-0-0
Going Good
10: 3-0-1
Going Heavy
4: 0-0-2
Going Soft
8: 1-1-0
Trainer SR
Negative
T & N Busuttin & Young striking at just 8%
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -21% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 34%
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Down In Weight
Positive
Drops 4.5kg from LS run
AAP
Had all before him at turn and went home tamely at Randwick over this trip. Others more persuasive.
ILB
Started $21.00 and disappointing outing when 7th last run at Randwick but gets a reduction in weight. Has shown early pace in races to date. Watch betting.
RP
Is a specialist at this trip but slumped a bit since winning a Group 2 at Randwick in April; beaten 6l when seventh of ten at Randwick (close behind Bella Montagna) in a Group 3 last month; yard has been going through a quiet spell; passed over.
RSIS
Was 20/1 and below standard effort when 7th last time at Randwick but gets some weight taken off. Has plenty of early pace.
Career
20: 2-6-2
Rating · IRD
87
Speed map
Leader
First-up
4: 1-1-0
Second-up
3: 0-1-0
Third-up
2: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Kembla Grange
1: 1-0-0
Track Rosehill
3: 1-0-1
Track Wyong
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2100m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 2300m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 2400m
3: 1-1-1
Going Good
13: 0-5-2
Going Heavy
2: 1-0-0
Going Soft
5: 1-1-0
Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 29% in Last 100 Rides
Jockey Booking
Positive
Rachel King 21% above market expected in L100 Rides
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are under performing market expectations by -30%
Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Win Drought
Negative
Not won for a while
AAP
Settled back and passed a few late in the ATC St Leger Stakes at Randwick over today's trip. Others rate stronger.
ILB
Jumped at $4.40 and kept chasing when 5th last time at Randwick. Has the speed to overcome the wide draw. Can't leave out of your calculations.
RP
All her wins achieved at a lower level; not disgraced in fifth (Randwick) in a Group 3 last month; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.
RSIS
Was 10/3 and kept chasing when 5th last run at Randwick. Has the pace to overcome the wide draw. Watch the betting.
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Offmidfield
Imprv Needed
Negative
Would need to lift here to feature
AAP
Never a threat after showing no early speed from the barriers this course. First try at 2600m. Hard to warm to here.
ILB
Not in contention when 12th last time here and racing in stronger company.
RSIS
Lacked competitiveness when 12th last start at the track and taking on stronger competition.