Kilmore (VIC) horses tips & previews

9 Nov, 2:00 am AEDT

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

Meeting — Fri 30 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT

Meetings · Fri, 30 OctKilmore (VIC)Change

Race 1 — Bet365 Top Finishes Mdn Plate 1612m · jumps Fri 30 Oct, 2:00 pm AEDT

Race preview

Welcome to Kilmore for the Bet365 Top Finishes Mdn Plate over the 1612m trip on a Soft 5 track with fine weather overhead at 2:00 pm AEDT. Looking at the early win market order for punters, Latassa holds the mantle as the shortest runner, closely followed by Akari Spirit, Southpole, and Wavelets rounding out the top echelon of this maiden field. Let us dive into the form behind these main fancies to see how the yarn unfolds on the track today.

Latassa lines up from barrier 4 for trainers M Price & M Kent Jnr with Linda Meech in the saddle, boasting a solid form line that includes a valiant second in a maiden plate over 1600m on the synthetic surface. Akari Spirit jumps from barrier 7 with Luke Currie riding for Ben, Will & Jd Hayes, bringing a strong rating of 93 into the race after a game effort when finishing second at Bendigo over 1600m. Meanwhile, Southpole represents the same stable as the favourite, coming off a 32-day gap and a sound Cranbourne jumpout following barrier trials at Warwick Farm, adding plenty of intrigue for those watching the market closely.

Further down the speed maps, we find runners like Hansard and Latassa positioned to lead the early charge, while Wavelets settles back in the field and others like Enticement show handy early speed from barrier 5. While multiple runners search for their maiden breakthrough, the form suggests the leaders and seasoned placegetters will take plenty of catching on this circuit.

Race notes

3yo+,MDN-SW,Maiden
SOFT5
Fine
10 runners

Shortest win price

Akari Spirit (1)

3.30

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Firststart

2Ghaluge
8Southpole

Backmarker

7Wavelets

Midfield

1Akari Spirit
4Rat Pack
10Enticement
11Raisonic

Offpace

5Hot Pot Dot

Leader

3Hansard
6Latassa

Akari Spirit · Positive
Fast Finisher
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Ghaluge · Negative
Current SR
Rider’s recent POT is returning 52% lower than Career Avg.
Hansard · Negative
Cold J/T Combo
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Rat Pack · Positive
Jockey ROI
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 28% in Last 100 Rides

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace

1Akari SpiritJ: Luke Currie·T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes759.5kg5 4 2 3 27: 0-3-1$3.30$1.36

Career

7: 0-3-1

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo80%
Early Speed100%
Rating80%
Closing Speed100%

Record

First-up
2: 0-1-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-1
Third-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Wagga
1: 0-0-1
Track Flemington
1: 0-0-0
Track Kilmore
1: 0-1-0
Distance 2025m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 2450m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1450m
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
5: 0-3-1
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

2Bendigo1600m17 Oct 2026 · 4yo+ · GOOD30.4L
3Wagga1600m28 Sept 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD41.44L
2Kilmore1450m13 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD40.8L
4Caulfield Heath1000m25 Feb 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)3L
5Mornington2450m23 Oct 2025 · 3UP MDN-SW · SOFT524.3L
2Cranbourne2025m10 Oct 2025 · 3UP MDN-SW · GOOD41.3L
11Flemington1800m21 Sept 2025 · 3Y C&G-SWP · GOOD413.8L
4Bendigo1600m7 Sept 2025 · 3yo+ · HEAVY94L

Insights

Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 47% POT in L100 Runners
Map Suits
Positive
Suitable Map, where runners in this position outperform market by 2%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Improver
Positive
Poised to improve on recent form here

Comments

AAP

Primed to strike. Game effort at Bendigo. Placed only other time here. Placed to effect here.

ILB

Just missed last start at Bendigo. Has run into the money 3 from 3 attempts this campaign. Will be there at the business end.

Has taken a step forward the last twice and in decent heart at present; not beaten far at Bendigo two weeks ago; not been able to get his head in front lately so easy to oppose.

RSIS

Right up there last time at Bendigo. Been in the placings each start of late. No surprise to see solid support in the betting.

2GhalugeJ: Melea Castle·T: Nelson Smyth959.5kg8$51.00$6.00

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed50%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Last starts

8Pakenham Synthetic1000m7 July 2026 · Barrier Trial · SYNTHETIC7.7L

Insights

Current SR
Negative
Rider’s recent POT is returning 52% lower than Career Avg.
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Stable In Form
Positive
Stable going well. Out performing market by 134%
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 80% in L100 rides
1st Up
Negative
May need this run
Market Watch
Negative
Keep eye on betting moves
Blinkers On
Positive
Trainer has opted for the Blinkers on, take note

Comments

AAP

Trials (1:0-0-0). $7,000 purchase. Dam won four races. Showed improvement in latest jumpout at Seymour but would need a strong market lead.

ILB

Ghaiyyath 4yo trained by Nelson Smyth having first start. Watch the betting.

First start under rules for this son of Ghaiyyath; every chance with signs of encouragement in profile.

RSIS

Nelson Smyth trained 4yo by Ghaiyyath having first race start.

3HansardJ: Adam Mc Cabe·T: I M Pankhurst859.5kg7 5 6 8 105: 0-0-0$126.00$13.00

Career

5: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed80%
Rating20%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Pakenham
2: 0-0-0
Track Ararat
1: 0-0-0
Track Pakenham Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1206m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
2: 0-0-0
Going Good
3: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Synthetic
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

10Mornington1500m22 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD38.93L
8Pakenham Synthetic1200m2 Oct 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · SYNTHETIC14.56L
6Pakenham1400m8 May 2026 · 3Y MDN-SW · HEAVY825L
5Pakenham1400m23 Apr 2026 · 3Y C&G MDN SW · GOOD46.5L
7Ararat1206m30 Mar 2026 · 3Y MDN-SW · GOOD312.7L

Insights

Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 18% POT in L100 Runners
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
Imprv Needed
Negative
Would need to lift here to feature

Comments

AAP

Shown little to date. Ridden cold and never in the picture at Mornington second-up. Underwhelming record and needs a major turnaround.

ILB

On a short turnaround. Started $151.00 and faded to finish 10th last time at Mornington. Has the early speed to burn across from the wide alley. Peak required to upset this field.

Yet to get off the mark in five attempts (fifth his best finish); last of ten (Mornington) last Thursday upped to 7½f; shown nothing recently so unlikely to trouble the principals.

RSIS

Racing on a quick back up. Started 150/1 and looked outclassed when 10th last run at Mornington. Has the early pace to burn across from the wide draw.

4Rat PackJ: Teodore Nugent·T: Mark & Levi Kavanagh359.5kg11 7 8 7 75: 0-0-0$23.00$3.90

Career

5: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo80%
Early Speed80%
Rating40%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Ballarat
1: 0-0-0
Track Geelong
1: 0-0-0
Track Bendigo
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1525m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
4: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

7Bendigo1600m17 Oct 2026 · 4yo+ · GOOD34.52L
7Geelong1525m23 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD38L
8Bendigo1300m6 Sept 2026 · 4yo+ · SOFT54.4L
7Ballarat1500m10 Mar 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD313.7L
11Seymour1300m20 Feb 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD46.1L

Insights

Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 28% in Last 100 Rides
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 2%
Jockey Booking
Positive
Teodore Nugent 43% above market expected in L100 Rides
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 68%
Trainer Form
Negative
Stable out of form, losing 72% Profit on Turnover
Hot Jockey
Positive
Teodore Nugent in hot recent form, out performing market expectation by 43%

Comments

AAP

Moderate form profile overall. In touch but couldn't find anything when pressured at Bendigo. Not fancied.

ILB

Was $31.00 and looked outclassed when 7th last time at Bendigo. Can't possibly entertain.

Not disgraced when seventh of 12 at Bendigo two weeks ago, behind Akari Spirit; others more likely.

RSIS

At 30/1 struggled with the pace when 7th last run at Bendigo.

5Hot Pot DotJ: Eoin Walsh·T: Dan O'Sullivan257.5kg12 6 8 115: 0-0-0$101.00$10.00

Career

5: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed20%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Ballarat
3: 0-0-0
Track Ballarat Synthetic
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
3: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
3: 0-0-0
Going Synthetic
2: 0-0-0

Last starts

11Ballarat1400m30 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD48.3L
8Ballarat1200m18 Sept 2026 · 3UP F&M MDN-SW · GOOD49.17L
6Ballarat Synthetic1200m25 Aug 2026 · MDN-SW · SYNTHETIC7.4L
12Ballarat Synthetic1200m27 July 2026 · 2yo+ · SYNTHETIC11.5L

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 A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 37%
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 25%
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Fresh. Shown little to date. Failed to threaten at Ballarat at huge odds. Others with greater appeal.

ILB

Odds of $151.00 and didn't threaten when 11th last run at Ballarat but has a positive alley. Seems unlikely.

Towards the rear of 13 over 7f at Ballarat (maiden) last month; yet to finish better than sixth in her four races; has to prove this longer trip is what she wants and hard to recommend.

RSIS

Started 150/1 and couldn't maintain the pace when 11th last start at Ballarat but gets a favourable stall.

6LatassaJ: Linda Meech·T: M Price & M Kent Jnr457.5kg5 4 5 4 24: 0-1-0$3.60$1.38

Career

4: 0-1-0

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo40%
Early Speed100%
Rating100%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-1-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Ballarat
1: 0-0-0
Track Kembla Grange
1: 0-0-0
Track Bendigo
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
2: 0-1-0
Going Good
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0
Going Synthetic
1: 0-1-0

Last starts

2Pakenham Synthetic1600m5 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · SYNTHETIC2L
4Bendigo1500m6 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT54.3L
5Kembla Grange1300m15 Nov 2025 · F&M MDN · GOOD42.8L
4Rosehill1030m5 Nov 2025 · Barrier Trial6.1L
5Rosehill900m24 Oct 2025 · Barrier Trial4.5L

Insights

Ideal Map
Positive
Map position exceeding market by 2%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Ready To Fire
Positive
Shown something in last few runs
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Looks a handy type judging by early form. Was a valiant but vanquished second in the 3yo+ Mdn Plate at Pakenham Synthetic second-up. All the better, primed to go one better.

ILB

Ran 2nd last run at Pakenham Synthetic and form has been improving over recent runs. Has early speed and positions nicely. Terrific hope.

Turned in a solid effort in defeat three weeks ago, when runner-up (Pakenham); career is progressing; should be thereabouts.

RSIS

Competitive effort when 2nd last run at Pakenham Synthetic and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Has every chance.

7WaveletsJ: John Allen·T: Thomas Carberry157.5kg9 3 8 3 46: 0-0-2$5.50$1.85

Career

6: 0-0-2

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed80%
Rating60%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Ballarat
4: 0-0-1
Track Ararat
1: 0-0-0
Track Stawell
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1200m
2: 0-0-1
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1307m
1: 0-0-1
Going Good
5: 0-0-2
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

4Ararat1300m9 May 2026 · 2yo+ · SOFT72.9L
3Stawell1307m17 Apr 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · GOOD40.6L
8Ballarat1400m3 Apr 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD33.8L
3Ballarat1200m10 Mar 2026 · 4yo+ · GOOD31.3L
9Ballarat1200m14 Feb 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD46.6L

Insights

Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 4%
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 48%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 50%
Slow Early LS
Negative
Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Back for second campaign (24-weeks). Finished 2nd in a Ballarat jumpout. Rise to 1612m a new challenge. Worth a look fresh in this line-up.

ILB

Back from a break. Odds of $2.35 and chased well when 4th last time at Ararat and has minimal work to do from the alley. Shows good closing speed. Watch for a sign in the market.

Best form so far in last two starts; somewhat disappointing when finishing fourth (11-8) at Ararat over 6½f (maiden) six months ago; returns from a layoff; steps into the unknown over new trip and one to tread carefully with.

RSIS

Back after a break. Was 11/8 and chased well when 4th last time at Ararat and drawn the rails. Always seems to find the line well. Respect the betting.

8SouthpoleJ: Thomas Stockdale·T: M Price & M Kent Jnr657kg6 5$5.00$1.75

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo60%
Early Speed50%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Last starts

5Warwick Farm1200m28 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)4.5L
6Warwick Farm819m15 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)5L

Insights

Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -23% POT in their L100 Races
Gap In Runs
Negative
Not raced for 32 days
Still Learning
Negative
No race experience

Comments

AAP

Trials (2:0-0-0). $120k purchase. Half-brother to the stakes-winning Soaring Ambition. Latest jumpout at Cranbourne was sound. Market watch advised.

ILB

3yo first starter by The Autumn Sun for trainer Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr). Watch the market moves.

There's hope from the pedigree that he has some ability; related to 6f winner Tango And Cash; gelded already; trainer can prepare one to win first time out; likely to be a threat with signs of encouragement in profile.

RSIS

Career debut 3yo by The Autumn Sun for Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr).

9Blue GambleScratched4––––

Career

2: 0-1-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed20%
Rating60%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Kilmore
1: 0-1-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-1-0
Track Bendigo
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1457m
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
2: 0-1-0

Last starts

2Kilmore1457m13 Oct 2026 · 3UP F&M MDN-SW · GOOD42.75L
4Bendigo1500m20 Sept 2026 · 3Y MDN-SW · GOOD34.9L
8Caulfield Heath800m30 Apr 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)8.5L

Insights

Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 5%
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 44%
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 62%
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Beaten a few lengths but found enough to fill the minors this venue at second outing. Stepping up in ground may help. All the better, capable of making an impact.

ILB

Improved to place when 2nd beaten by 2 3/4L last run at this track.

Turned in a solid effort in defeat two weeks ago, when second over 7f (maiden).

RSIS

Flashed home late into 2nd beaten by 2 3/4L last start at this track.

10EnticementJ: Damien Thornton·T: M M Laurie555kg7 52: 0-0-0$6.50$2.15

Career

2: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating60%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Ballarat
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
2: 0-0-0

Last starts

5Ballarat1500m9 Oct 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · GOOD42.42L
7Caulfield Heath800m14 May 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)2.8L

Insights

Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 10% POT in L100 Runners
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Wasn't all that far from the action on debut at Ballarat at longer odds 9 Oct. Experience a positive. Extra ground may help. Sound claims.

ILB

Showed some merit late when 5th last run at Ballarat and having second career run. Could feature here.

Far from disgraced, finishing fifth, on her debut at Ballarat at 20-1 21 days ago; may be involved if confirming promise shown first time up.

RSIS

Was making up some late ground when 5th last run at Ballarat and was a debutant last start. Could feature here.

11RaisonicJ: Joe Bowditch·T: Mark & Levi Kavanagh1055kg10 10 43: 0-0-0$16.00$3.60

Career

3: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo80%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Geelong
1: 0-0-0
Track Bendigo
1: 0-0-0
Track Seymour
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1425m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

4Bendigo1600m17 Oct 2026 · 3Y MDN-SW · GOOD32.95L
10Geelong1425m23 Sept 2026 · 3YF MDN-SW · GOOD39.27L
10Seymour1300m10 Sept 2026 · 3YF MDN-SW · SOFT57.3L

Insights

Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 2%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 68%
Trainer Form
Negative
Stable out of form, losing 72% Profit on Turnover
Map Suits
Positive
Suitable Map, where runners in this position outperform market by 2%
Blinkers On
Positive
Trainer has opted for the Blinkers on, take note
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Reasonable effort without seriously threatening at Bendigo. Looks a safer place proposition.

ILB

Was $71.00 and made ground when closing off to finish 4th last time at Bendigo. Hard to recommend.

Solid effort when beaten 3l to finish fourth at Bendigo 13 days ago.

RSIS

Was 70/1 and got going late when 4th last start at Bendigo.

Odds correct as at Fri 30 Oct, 2:10 pm AEDT. Odds can change.

Past meetings

Tue 13 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT · 7 races
Mon 28 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 8 races
Sun 13 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 7 races