Shortest win price
Rolling Home (2)
2.20
The Airmakers Benchmark 64 handicap at Hawkesbury on Monday, 5:54 pm AEDT, is a 1500-metre contest across a Good 4 track with fine conditions. This is a competitive field where the win market tells the tale: Rolling Home sits shortest, with Showmara next, followed by Awesome Artist and Famoso. The race shapes up as a genuine puzzle, with leaders and off-pace types vying for room in a field that looks genuinely spread.
Rolling Home has won at Scone and Muswellbrook on the back-up—a pattern that speaks to her readiness here. The mare led and responded strongly in a small field second-up; the comment suggests she can push up again from the deep barrier 11 draw. Her jockey, Heavelon Van Der Hoven, is outperforming career average by 15 per cent in the past 100 rides. Showmara, meanwhile, is holding form after winning this very track over this very distance in a Soft 7. The gate at 2 is kind, and the form line suggests a repeat isn't out of the question. Awesome Artist knuckled down from the back half to win at Nowra and draws barrier 1, though she's been raced harder here before. Both Showmara and Rolling Home carry ratings of 91; Awesome Artist sits at 87.
Famoso, rated 100 by IRD, won at Canberra fresh and knuckled down from midfield to do it. The form is sharp, and the comment notes she can play a role with even breaks. Wandjad, an off-midfield runner with the fastest finishing sectionals last start, hails from a stable striking at 22 per cent POT over the past 100 runners—a serious angle. The two leaders will likely dominate early, but punters eyeing an upset might find value in Famoso's recent fitness or Wandjad's closing profile as a contrarian play in a field where the structural advantage runs to the shorter prices.
Shortest win price
Rolling Home (2)
2.20
Most career wins
Wandjad
6-0-2 from 23 starts
Back left · leaders right
Backmarker
Midfield
Offpace
Onpace
Leader
Wandjad · Positive
Fast Finisher
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Rolling Home · Positive
Jockey ROI
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 15% in Last 100 Rides
Awesome Artist · Negative
Trainer SR
David Pfieffer striking at just 13%
Showmara · Positive
Fast Finisher
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Career
23: 6-0-2
Rating · IRD
92
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
5: 1-0-0
Second-up
4: 1-0-0
Third-up
4: 2-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-1
Track Randwick
2: 0-0-0
Track Corowa
1: 0-0-0
Track Muswellbrook
3: 2-0-0
Distance 1850m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
17: 4-0-2
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
4: 2-0-0
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 22% POT in L100 Runners
Maps Poorly
Negative
Map position not suited at this track, under performing market expectations by 12%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Consecutive Wins
Positive
Has strung together a few races in a row
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
In Form
Positive
Racing in top form recently
AAP
Racing in great heart. Bided his time at the back and let down smartly at Muswellbrook over this trip. Back to prov level with another big impost but stays under strong notice.
ILB
Ran on strongly to win last time at Muswellbrook. Undefeated last 3 runs. Will be trying to topple them late. Andrew Gibbons does know the horse very well. Good chance of taking this out.
RP
Landed a narrow success in a handicap at Muswellbrook 19 days ago; successful six times from 23 career runs and looking to complete a four-timer; much respected.
RSIS
Picked up late to win last start at Muswellbrook. Can't knock the form winning 3 on the trot. Andrew Gibbons has been successful previously. Expected to be flashing home. Capable type.
Career
6: 2-1-2
Rating · IRD
88
Speed map
Leader
First-up
2: 1-0-1
Second-up
1: 1-0-0
Track Muswellbrook
2: 1-0-1
Track Scone
1: 1-0-0
Track Warwick Farm
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1280m
2: 1-0-1
Distance 1300m
3: 1-0-1
Distance 1400m
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
4: 1-1-1
Going Soft
2: 1-0-1
Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 15% in Last 100 Rides
Key Jockey
Positive
Heavelon Van Der Hoven winning at 6% POT in last 100 rides
Consecutive Wins
Positive
Has strung together a few races in a row
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
Good Form
Positive
Very competitive in recent runs
AAP
Striving for hat-trick. Led, responded strongly to score in small field at Scone second-up. Can push up again from the deep draw. Profiles well.
ILB
Controlled the pace when winning by a margin of 2L last run at Scone. Looks very sharp this preparation with 2 wins from 2 runs. Respect the betting.
RP
Has shown some recent improvement and attempts to land a hat-trick; got the job done by 2l at Scone over 6½f (handicap) last month; warrants respect.
RSIS
Gave them all something to chase when winning by a margin of 2L last start at Scone. Hasn't put a foot wrong lately with 2 wins from as many starts. Not at all out of this race.
Career
7: 2-0-1
Rating · IRD
85
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
2: 1-0-0
Track Canberra
1: 1-0-0
Track Flemington
1: 0-0-0
Track Hawkesbury
1: 0-0-1
Distance 2800m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
2: 1-0-0
Distance 1890m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
4: 1-0-0
Going Soft
3: 1-0-1
Trainer SR
Negative
David Pfieffer striking at just 13%
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 29%
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Knuckled down strongly from back half to salute at Nowra. Good draw. Clearly harder here but placed only other run at Hawkesbury. Can play a role.
ILB
Picked up late to win last run at Nowra and has drawn the rails. Should muster plenty of early speed. Up against a higher level of opposition. Some hope in this event.
RP
Landed a narrow success in a handicap back down to 7f three weeks ago at Nowra on debut for this trainer; despite that Nowra success, looks risky.
RSIS
Was eating up the ground late when winning last start at Nowra and can save some energy from the draw. Should be going forward early. Taking on stronger opponents.
Career
20: 4-2-1
Rating · IRD
88
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
4: 0-1-0
Second-up
3: 1-0-0
Third-up
3: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
3: 1-1-0
Track Terang
1: 0-0-0
Track Wangaratta
1: 1-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
2: 1-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
3: 2-0-0
Going Good
13: 2-2-0
Going Soft
7: 2-0-1
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 14% better than Career Avg.
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 216%
Trainer Form
Positive
In form stable, out performing market expectations 52%
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Track Stats
Positive
Excels at this track
Backup
Positive
Racing again inside one week
AAP
Holding form. Brave display holding on this track over this trip. Decent alley. Has claims for a repeat.
ILB
Backing up quickly. Started $6.50 and came in 4th last time at Gosford but can find a nice position from the draw. Not at all out of this race.
RP
C&D has proven suitable before; useful in this grade; finished fourth on Thursday albeit only beaten 1½l over 1m (handicap) at Gosford; could be dangerous as he knows how to get his head in front.
RSIS
On a short back up. At 11/2 ran 4th last time at Gosford but can find a nice position from the draw. Has some claims.
Career
28: 5-4-2
Rating · IRD
75
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
6: 1-1-0
Second-up
5: 3-0-1
Third-up
5: 0-2-0
Fourth-up
5: 0-1-1
Track Beaudesert
1: 1-0-0
Track Rockhampton
1: 0-0-1
Track Canterbury
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1500m
5: 1-0-1
Distance 1650m
2: 1-1-0
Distance 1900m
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
20: 5-3-1
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
7: 0-1-1
Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 24% in Last 100 Rides
Key Rider
Positive
Jeff Penza 21% above market expected in L100 Rides
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -25% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 21%
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Up In Dist
Positive
Racing at a more suitable distance
Ready To Strike
Positive
Can be rewarded for recent consistent form
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
AAP
First-up (25-weeks). Raced below best ratings last campaign but brought on with two trial hitouts and is a first-up winner. Look to markets.
ILB
Back from a break. Started at $91.00 and below par performance when 7th last start at Randwick Kensington. Has not placed in multiple barrier trials. Entitled to be a big price.
RP
Seventh of ten beaten 7l at Randwick in May upped to 1m1f; a winner over this C&D; useful at this level; has had some time off; warrants respect.
RSIS
First run back from a break. Was 90/1 and only fair when 7th last start at Randwick Kensington. Yet to place in multiple trials.
Career
21: 3-5-2
Rating · IRD
100
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
5: 1-1-1
Second-up
4: 0-1-1
Third-up
3: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-1-0
Track Kembla Grange
1: 0-0-0
Track Mornington
1: 1-0-0
Track Dubbo
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1000m
4: 1-1-0
Distance 1080m
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1100m
3: 0-0-1
Going Good
17: 2-5-2
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
3: 1-0-0
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -32% POT in their L100 Races
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 7%
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Knuckled down well from midfield to salute at Canberra. Super fit from racing, can again play a role with even breaks.
ILB
Charged home to win last time at Canberra and form has been improving over recent runs. No surprise to see solid support in the betting.
RP
Scored narrowly in a conditions race at Canberra last month; despite that Canberra success, others more persuasive.
RSIS
Charged home to win last time at Canberra and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Commands respect.
Career
5: 1-0-0
Rating · IRD
79
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 1-0-0
Track Wagga
1: 0-0-0
Track Orange
1: 1-0-0
Track Gosford
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 1-0-0
Going Soft
2: 0-0-0
Going Good
3: 1-0-0
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 6%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -38% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 34%
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 7%
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
AAP
Just got there in the Mdn Plate at Orange when second-up. First try at 1500m and this is clearly stronger but one for wider exotics.
ILB
Charged home to win last time at Orange but facing formidable competition. On an upward trajectory in recent races. Highly unlikely to feature here.
RP
Has arguably shown improved form the last twice; registered first success at the fifth time of asking scoring narrowly at Orange over 6½f (maiden) last month; stepping up in trip and others make more appeal.
RSIS
Flew home to win last time at Orange and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Racing against tougher rivals.
Career
16: 3-3-1
Rating · IRD
88
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
3: 0-1-0
Second-up
2: 1-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-0
Track Gundagai
1: 0-0-0
Track Wagga
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1900m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2000m
4: 1-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-1
Going Good
7: 1-0-1
Going Heavy
3: 0-1-0
Going Soft
6: 2-2-0
Up In Dist
Positive
Racing at a more suitable distance
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Blinkers Off
Positive
Blinkers coming off this start
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
First-up (19-weeks). Close in Class 2 company at Wagga first-up last campaign. Among the dangers fresh in this affair.
ILB
Fresh today after a break. Was $8.00 and improved late to finish 5th last start at Wagga on a heavy surface but down in trip. Gets some weight taken off. Keep safe.
RP
Finished fifth, beaten a fair way over 1m2f at Wagga (handicap) in June; returns from a break here; this line-up contains some strong opposition so unlikely to do better than a supporting role.
RSIS
Resumes after a break. At 7/1 made up ground when 5th last time at Wagga on a heavy rated track but down in distance. Gets a reduction in weight. Watch betting.
Career
20: 2-3-1
Rating · IRD
77
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
5: 0-1-1
Second-up
4: 0-1-0
Third-up
2: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
2: 1-0-0
Track Hawkesbury
2: 0-0-0
Track Muswellbrook
1: 0-1-0
Track Taree
2: 0-1-0
Distance 900m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1000m
3: 0-0-1
Distance 1100m
2: 0-0-0
Going Good
6: 1-0-0
Going Heavy
3: 0-0-0
Going Soft
11: 1-3-1
Trainer SR
Negative
Damien Lane striking at just 5%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -33% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 20%
Maps Poorly
Negative
Map position not suited at this track, under performing market expectations by 12%
Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
Imprv Needed
Negative
Would need to lift here to feature
AAP
Performance just fair at Tamworth and leaning towards others here.
ILB
Was $31.00 and not competitive when 11th last time at Tamworth and racing against tougher rivals. Priced to finish behind most.
RP
Finished towards the rear of 13 over 7f at Tamworth (handicap) last month; others have more pressing claims with this looking like a hot contest.
RSIS
Started 30/1 and average effort when 11th last start at Tamworth and challenged by more formidable competitors.
Career
48: 3-2-9
Rating · IRD
79
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
4: 0-0-0
Second-up
3: 0-0-0
Third-up
3: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
3: 0-0-1
Track Hawkesbury
8: 0-1-2
Track CurrentTrack
8: 0-1-2
Track Kembla Grange
11: 0-1-1
Distance 2000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
2: 0-0-0
Going Good
30: 3-1-8
Going Heavy
7: 0-0-1
Going Soft
11: 0-1-0
Trainer SR
Negative
Amanda Turner striking at just 3%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are under performing market expectations by -42%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 43%
Trainer Form
Negative
Stable out of form, losing 50% Profit on Turnover
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 15%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Form At Track
Negative
Yet to win here
AAP
Long time since last saluted but not disgraced at Nowra and goes into wider exotics.
ILB
At $8.00 finished 6th last start at Nowra and facing stiffer opposition. Gets some weight relief. Hard to have.
RP
A while since his last success; didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Nowra (beaten just over 3l) over 1m (handicap) three weeks ago; this looks a decent race so others are preferred.
RSIS
Odds of 7/1 and came in 6th last time at Nowra and racing in stronger company. Carrying less weight this time.
Career
20: 1-2-3
Rating · IRD
70
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
3: 0-0-1
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-1
Track Taree
2: 0-0-0
Track Casino
1: 0-0-0
Track Canberra
2: 0-0-1
Distance 805m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
3: 0-1-1
Distance 1050m
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
7: 1-1-1
Going Good
10: 0-1-2
Going Heavy
3: 0-0-0
Current SR
Negative
Rider’s recent POT is returning 27% lower than Career Avg.
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 6%
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 32%
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 36% in L100 rides
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
AAP
Sent out $41 when unable to threaten at Nowra. Needs a form spike.
ILB
Was $41.00 and looked outclassed when 11th last run at Nowra and competing in a more challenging class. Others much better.
RP
Finished last of 11 over 1m at Nowra (handicap) when not far behind More Mischief three weeks ago; just the one victory on her CV; not hard to turn elsewhere as a few rivals look in good form.
RSIS
Odds of 40/1 and weakened to finish 11th last run at Nowra and competing at a higher level of competition.