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Meeting — Sun 1 Nov, 11:00 am AEDT

Meetings · Sun, 1 NovMornington (VIC)Change

Race 9 — Progress Signs (Bm66) 1200m · jumps

Race preview

Welcome to the final race on the program at Mornington where punters turn their attention to the Progress Signs BM66 over the 1200m scamper. The track is rated a Good 4 under an overcast sky, setting up a fair contest for all runners. Looking at the early win market order, Kokako leads the way at the top of the betting boards, closely followed by Ektifire, Artistic Genius, and Master Of The Air holding down the next lines in the market as the runners prepare for battle.

Diving into the form behind those shorter prices, Kokako returns from a nineteen-week break for trainer Lloyd Kennewell, sporting a very reliable first-up record of four attempts for three wins and a placing, and will be ridden by Jamie Melham from barrier seven. Artistic Genius lines up for P Koumis from barrier eight with Neil Farley in the saddle, arriving here with a bullish win at Morphettville over this trip two starts back before finishing third at Warrnambool, and boasts two wins from its last three outings to suggest it will be right in the thick of things again.

Further down the speed groups, Turned Down is marked as a leader from barrier six which could prove an advantage on this circuit despite a tricky map trend, while Master Of The Air comes out of barrier four as a backmarker carrying 59.5kg for Gavin Bedggood and Jamie Mott, having flashed fast finishing sectionals last start to grab third at Cranbourne and looking an interesting prospect for exotics punters searching for value.

Race notes

  • 3yo+,BM66,BM66 HCP,Benchmark 66
  • GOOD4
  • Overcast
  • 8 runners

Shortest win price

Kokako (2)

2.20

Most career wins

Artistic Genius

6-1-2 from 30 starts

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

  • 4Master Of The Air

Offmidfield

  • 7Warrior Within

Midfield

  • 2Kokako

Offpace

  • 10Ektifire
  • 1Artistic Genius
  • 8Sun Devil

Onpace

  • 11Unriddle

Leader

  • 3Turned Down
  • Artistic Genius · Positive

    Fast Finisher

    Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start

  • Kokako · Negative

    Rider

    Negative rider change today

  • Turned Down · Negative

    Tricky Map

    Runners with this map, underperform market by 9%

  • Master Of The Air · Positive

    Fast Finisher

    Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace
1Artistic GeniusJ: Neil Farley·T: P Koumis861.5kg5 5 1 3 130: 6-1-2$4.40$1.38

Career

30: 6-1-2

Rating · IRD

83

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey20%
  • Trainer80%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo80%
  • Early Speed100%
  • Rating60%
  • Closing Speed80%

Record

  • First-up

    5: 1-0-0

  • Second-up

    4: 1-0-1

  • Third-up

    4: 1-0-0

  • Fourth-up

    4: 2-0-0

  • Track Geelong

    3: 0-1-0

  • Track Mornington

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track CurrentTrack

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 955m

    2: 0-0-1

  • Distance 1000m

    8: 2-0-0

  • Distance 1200m

    8: 3-0-1

  • Going Good

    18: 3-1-1

  • Going Heavy

    6: 1-0-1

  • Going Soft

    6: 2-0-0

Last starts

  1. 1Morphettville1200m17 Oct 2026 · 4yo+ · GOOD3-5.49
  2. 3Warrnambool1200m1 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · HEAVY92.5L
  3. 1Warrnambool1200m3 Sept 2026 · 3UP BM62 HCP · HEAVY8-1.75
  4. 5Geelong1225m14 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · HEAVY82.1L
  5. 5Sandown1200m29 July 2026 · BM66 · HEAVY107.2L
  6. 4Ballarat1100m12 June 2026 · 0 - 62 · HEAVY82.3L
  7. 14Flemington1100m31 Dec 2025 · 3UP BM66 · GOOD39.5L
  8. 2Geelong1130m12 Dec 2025 · BM66 · GOOD30.3L

Insights

  • Fast Finisher

    Positive

    Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start

  • Jockey Booking

    Negative

    Less suitable jockey engaged

  • Early Sectionals

    Negative

    Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace

  • Margin LS

    Positive

    Won by a big margin last start

  • Class Rise

    Negative

    Racing in stronger company

  • Consistent

    Positive

    Showing up at the business end

Comments

AAP

Won two from last three. Bullish win at Morphettville over this trip. On pacer. Super fit from racing, among the dangers again.

ILB

Bolted in when winning by close to 5 1/2L last start at Morphettville. Could feature here.

RP

Useful performance to win at Morphettville by 5½l last month; makes limited appeal despite that win at Morphettville.

RSIS

Spaced the field to win by close to 5 1/2L last start at Morphettville. Can't leave out of your calculations.

2KokakoJ: Jamie Melham·T: Lloyd Kennewell760.5kg1 6 1 5 88: 3-2-0$2.20$1.14

Career

8: 3-2-0

Rating · IRD

97

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey20%
  • Trainer60%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo60%
  • Early Speed80%
  • Rating100%
  • Closing Speed40%

Record

  • First-up

    4: 3-1-0

  • Second-up

    3: 0-1-0

  • Track Geelong

    1: 1-0-0

  • Track Morphettville

    2: 0-1-0

  • Track Pakenham

    2: 1-1-0

  • Distance 1100m

    1: 1-0-0

  • Distance 1200m

    4: 1-1-0

  • Distance 1250m

    1: 0-1-0

  • Going Good

    5: 2-2-0

  • Going Soft

    3: 1-0-0

Last starts

  1. 8Caulfield Heath1200m17 June 2026 · BM70 · SOFT64.7L
  2. 5Morphettville1200m9 May 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT64.8L
  3. 1Pakenham1200m19 Feb 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD4-1.5
  4. 6Seymour1300m12 Oct 2025 · 3yo+ · GOOD42.8L
  5. 1Bendigo1100m17 Sept 2025 · 3yo+ · SOFT5-0.2
  6. 2Pakenham1200m27 Mar 2025 · BenchMark 58 · GOOD40.02L
  7. 2Morphettville1250m1 Mar 2025 · Class 2 · GOOD41.45L
  8. 1Geelong1340m13 Sept 2024 · F&M MDN-SW · GOOD3-0.8

Insights

  • Rider

    Negative

    Negative rider change today

  • Slow Early LS

    Negative

    Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg

  • 1st Up S/R

    Positive

    Has won 3 from 4 when resuming

  • Well Placed

    Positive

    Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Resuming (19-weeks). Reliable first-up performer. Competing in stronger races last prep. Expecting a prominent showing fresh in this line-up.

ILB

Proven record first up. Started $11.00 and tailed off to finish 8th last time at Caulfield Heath. Should improve here. Jamie Melham is a suitable booking. Major chance.

RP

Useful at this level; not disgraced when eighth at Caulfield in June; returns from a layoff; every chance as has wins in the formbook and she has won after a layoff previously.

RSIS

Has multiple wins when resuming. Started 10/1 and looked outclassed when 8th last run at Caulfield Heath. Capable of bouncing back. Jamie Melham rates highly. Should go very close.

3Turned DownJ: Brad Rawiller·T: M J Enright660kg3 2 12 8 722: 3-3-2$23.00$3.70

Career

22: 3-3-2

Rating · IRD

98

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey40%
  • Trainer80%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo60%
  • Early Speed100%
  • Rating100%
  • Closing Speed40%

Record

  • First-up

    4: 2-0-0

  • Second-up

    2: 0-0-1

  • Third-up

    2: 0-1-0

  • Track Swan Hill

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Gilgandra

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Parkes

    1: 1-0-0

  • Distance 1400m

    4: 0-2-0

  • Distance 1500m

    1: 0-1-0

  • Distance 1600m

    1: 0-0-1

  • Going Soft

    10: 2-1-0

  • Going Good

    10: 1-1-2

  • Going Heavy

    2: 0-1-0

Last starts

  1. 7Bendigo1100m4 Oct 2026 · 3UP BM66 HCP · SOFT63.55L
  2. 8Swan Hill1200m5 June 2026 · BM78 · SOFT65.4L
  3. 12Randwick1400m4 Apr 2026 · CTRY CHAMP · SOFT76.13L
  4. 2Mudgee1400m21 Feb 2026 · CDRA CHAMP · SOFT50.4L
  5. 3Kembla Grange1300m28 Jan 2026 · Benchmark 68 · GOOD42.8L
  6. 6Gilgandra1100m4 Jan 2026 · HCP · GOOD43.3L
  7. 2Bathurst1000m23 Dec 2025 · Barrier Trial0.9L
  8. 2Dubbo1400m3 Oct 2025 · BM82 · GOOD40.3L

Insights

  • Tricky Map

    Negative

    Runners with this map, underperform market by 9%

  • Early Splits

    Positive

    Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit

  • Awkward Draw

    Negative

    May find this draw awkward

Comments

AAP

Kept fresh since resuming. Steps out for third run new stable/region. Off pace and comfortably beaten at Bendigo first up. Strips in better shape.

ILB

Weakened under pressure when 7th last time at Bendigo. Should improve from the last run and have to respect the form at the trip. Gets a solid chance here.

RP

Form is hit and miss; not beaten too far when seventh at Bendigo over 5½f (handicap) four weeks ago; facing a testing assignment and looks an unlikely winner.

RSIS

Was well beaten when 7th last time at Bendigo. Giving another go here and strong performer at this distance. Should race on the pace. Should give plenty of sight.

4Master Of The AirJ: Jamie Mott·T: Gavin Bedggood459.5kg8 11 5 2 310: 2-1-1$9.00$2.30

Career

10: 2-1-1

Rating · IRD

99

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey60%
  • Trainer100%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo40%
  • Early Speed100%
  • Rating100%
  • Closing Speed60%

Record

  • First-up

    5: 1-0-0

  • Second-up

    3: 1-1-0

  • Third-up

    2: 0-0-1

  • Track Seymour

    1: 0-1-0

  • Track Warwick Farm

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Randwick

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1100m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1200m

    2: 1-0-0

  • Distance 1300m

    1: 0-0-1

  • Going Good

    6: 1-0-1

  • Going Heavy

    3: 1-0-0

  • Going Soft

    1: 0-1-0

Last starts

  1. 3Cranbourne1300m9 Oct 2026 · 3UP BM62 HCP · GOOD33.25L
  2. 2Seymour1429m10 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT55.5L
  3. 5Bendigo1400m26 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · HEAVY86.5L
  4. 11Caulfield1800m21 Feb 2026 · 3yo · GOOD45.6L
  5. 8Caulfield1400m7 Feb 2026 · 3yo · GOOD46.5L
  6. 5Randwick740m15 Jan 2026 · Barrier Trial2.8L
  7. 6Rosehill1800m11 Oct 2025 · 3yo · GOOD43.8L
  8. 1Kembla Grange1400m27 Sept 2025 · 3UP CL1 HCP · GOOD3-0.2

Insights

  • Fast Finisher

    Positive

    Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start

  • Cold J/T Combo

    Negative

    Combo are losing -24% POT in their L100 Races

  • Trainer Form

    Positive

    In form stable, out performing market expectations 83%

  • Trainer ROI

    Positive

    Runners from this stable currently going at 59% POT in L100 Runners

  • Maps Well

    Positive

    Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 13%

  • Early Splits

    Positive

    Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit

  • Class Rise

    Negative

    Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Settled close, couldn't match winner but ran on for third at Cranbourne. One for exotics.

ILB

Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last time at Cranbourne. Performing impressively since coming back from a spell. Possesses very good finishing speed. Will be fighting out the finish.

RP

Not beaten too far when third over 6½f at Cranbourne (handicap) last month.

RSIS

Did well when 3rd last start at Cranbourne. Showing good ability since resuming from a break. Should be swooping on the field late. Will run close.

5PresscodeScratched10––––

Career

5: 2-2-0

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey60%
  • Trainer100%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
  • Early Speed80%
  • Rating80%
  • Closing Speed80%

Record

  • First-up

    2: 1-1-0

  • Second-up

    1: 1-0-0

  • Third-up

    1: 0-1-0

  • Track CurrentTrack

    1: 1-0-0

  • Track Morphettville

    1: 0-1-0

  • Track Cranbourne

    1: 0-1-0

  • Distance 1000m

    3: 2-1-0

  • Distance 1050m

    1: 0-1-0

  • Distance 1100m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Good

    4: 1-2-0

  • Going Soft

    1: 1-0-0

Last starts

  1. 2Cranbourne1000m9 Oct 2026 · 3UP BM62 HCP · GOOD30.5L
  2. 1Mornington1000m17 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD4-0.5
  3. 1Echuca1000m30 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT7-1.3
  4. 4Moe1100m19 Oct 2025 · 4UP MDN-SW · GOOD43L
  5. 2Morphettville1050m4 Oct 2025 · 4UP MDN-SW · GOOD41.82L

Insights

  • Lightly Raced

    Positive

    Limited race experience but shown potential

Comments

AAP

Finished in hot pursuit at Cranbourne. Draw no favours here. Not out of this.

ILB

Backing up quickly for this race. Tidy effort when 3rd last run at Morphettville. Amongst the placegetters at every start this campaign.

RP

Beaten 9l over 5f at Morphettville (handicap) yesterday; has won at this track; produced a string of consistent efforts; brings winning form to the table and a possible player; was due to run at Morphettville Saturday.

RSIS

On a quick back up. Ran well when 3rd last time at Morphettville. Been in the money 4 from 4 attempts lately.

6Sub GaugeScratched5––––

Career

26: 4-2-3

Rating · IRD

78

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey20%
  • Trainer100%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
  • Early Speed80%
  • Rating40%
  • Closing Speed60%

Record

  • First-up

    6: 0-1-1

  • Second-up

    5: 2-0-0

  • Third-up

    4: 0-0-1

  • Fourth-up

    3: 0-0-1

  • Track Kilmore

    3: 0-1-0

  • Track CurrentTrack

    2: 0-0-0

  • Track Warrnambool

    1: 1-0-0

  • Distance 1204m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1212m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1217m

    1: 1-0-0

  • Going Good

    10: 0-0-1

  • Going Heavy

    9: 1-1-2

  • Going Soft

    7: 3-1-0

Last starts

  1. 1Bairnsdale1200m12 Oct 2026 · 3UP BM56 HCP · SOFT7-2.75
  2. 7Mornington1200m17 Sept 2026 · 0 - 62 · GOOD42.51L
  3. 5Moe1208m8 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · HEAVY83.7L
  4. 10Seymour1200m7 Aug 2026 · 3UP BM62 HCP · SOFT77.4L
  5. 8Echuca1200m24 July 2026 · 2yo+ · HEAVY97.7L
  6. 1Bairnsdale1200m13 July 2026 · 2yo+ · SOFT7-5.3
  7. 3Moe1008m18 June 2026 · BM56 · HEAVY94.3L
  8. 4Traralgon1100m30 Nov 2025 · 3UP BM62 HCP · HEAVY91.4L

Insights

  • Jockey Booking

    Negative

    Less suitable jockey engaged

  • Cold J/T Combo

    Negative

    Combo are under performing market expectations by -33%

  • Trainer ROI

    Positive

    Runners from this stable currently going at 13% POT in L100 Runners

  • Maps Well

    Positive

    Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 13%

  • 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

Comments

AAP

All honours in the small field at Bairnsdale over this trip. On pacer. Repeat would surprise.

ILB

Dictated the tempo to win by 2 3/4L last time at Bairnsdale but up against tougher opponents. Stephanie Hateley provides some weight relief.

RP

Scored by just under 3l at Bairnsdale three weeks ago; despite that Bairnsdale success, has some questions to answer.

RSIS

Led from start to finish to win by 2 3/4L last start at Bairnsdale but racing against tougher rivals. The large claim from Stephanie Hateley should help.

7Warrior WithinJ: Jake Noonan·T: Julius Sandhu559.5kg1 6 4 7 910: 3-0-0$16.00$3.20

Career

10: 3-0-0

Rating · IRD

73

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey20%
  • Trainer60%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
  • Early Speed80%
  • Rating40%
  • Closing Speed20%

Record

  • First-up

    3: 1-0-0

  • Second-up

    2: 1-0-0

  • Third-up

    1: 1-0-0

  • Fourth-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Geelong

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Mornington

    1: 1-0-0

  • Track CurrentTrack

    1: 1-0-0

  • Distance 1200m

    4: 2-0-0

  • Distance 1247m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1400m

    3: 1-0-0

  • Going Good

    8: 3-0-0

  • Going Soft

    2: 0-0-0

Last starts

  1. 9Cranbourne1200m23 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD312.11L
  2. 7Geelong1247m7 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT55.8L
  3. 4Pakenham1600m6 Mar 2026 · 3UP BM70 HCP · GOOD44.7L
  4. 6Cranbourne1400m13 Feb 2026 · 3UP BM74 HCP · GOOD31.8L
  5. 1Cranbourne1400m22 Jan 2026 · BM66 · GOOD3-0.8
  6. 1Mornington1200m1 Jan 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD4-0.1
  7. 1Moe1200m14 Dec 2025 · 3UP MDN-SW · GOOD4-0.1
  8. 7Cranbourne1400m2 May 2025 · 3Y MDN-SW · GOOD313.5L

Insights

  • Trainer Recent

    Negative

    Camp struggling with S/R just 6%

  • Trainer A2E

    Negative

    Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 26%

  • Trainer ROI

    Negative

    Trainers runners currently losing 36% Profit on Turnover

  • Maps Well

    Positive

    Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 13%

  • Slow Early LS

    Negative

    Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg

  • Gave ground LS

    Negative

    Faded towards the finish last time out

  • Track Exp

    Positive

    Knows this track well

  • Well Placed

    Positive

    Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Finished well down the track in 3yo+ (Bm70) at Cranbourne last outing. Others more persuasive.

ILB

Was $26.00 and faded away to finish 9th last start at Cranbourne but proven runner at this distance. Might be ridden for luck. Rough chance.

RP

Finished last of nine at Cranbourne a week ago; a winner over C&D; he knows the task at hand and likely to be a threat.

RSIS

At 25/1 folded up in the straight when 9th last time at Cranbourne but suited at this distance in the past. Will be giving the leaders a big start.

8Sun DevilJ: Damien Thornton·T: D T O'Brien259kg1 1 14 7 105: 2-0-0$17.00$3.30

Career

5: 2-0-0

Rating · IRD

79

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey100%
  • Trainer60%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
  • Early Speed100%
  • Rating40%
  • Closing Speed20%

Record

  • First-up

    2: 1-0-0

  • Second-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Ballarat

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Flemington

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Geelong

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1106m

    1: 1-0-0

  • Distance 1125m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1200m

    2: 0-0-0

  • Going Good

    5: 2-0-0

Last starts

  1. 10Ballarat1200m9 Oct 2026 · 3UP BM66 HCP · GOOD45.02L
  2. 7Geelong1125m23 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD34.12L
  3. 14Flemington1200m16 May 2026 · 3Y HCP · GOOD412.9L
  4. 1Sale1213m19 Apr 2026 · BM62 · GOOD4-1.3
  5. 1Kyneton1106m13 Mar 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD4-1.8
  6. 3Caulfield Heath1000m25 Feb 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)2.5L

Insights

  • Jockey ROI

    Positive

    Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 18% in Last 100 Rides

  • Trainer SR

    Negative

    Danny O'Brien striking at just 11%

  • Key Rider

    Positive

    Damien Thornton 22% above market expected in L100 Rides

  • Trainer Recent

    Negative

    Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 20%

  • Hot Jockey

    Positive

    Damien Thornton in hot recent form, out performing market expectation by 22%

  • Gave ground LS

    Negative

    Faded towards the finish last time out

  • Nice Barrier

    Positive

    Well drawn from gate 2

  • Blinkers On

    Positive

    Trainer has opted for the Blinkers on, take note

Comments

AAP

Midfield, no rally and went to line tamely at Ballarat second-up. Hard to make a case.

ILB

Was $31.00 and weakened to finish 10th last time at Ballarat but gets a favourable gate. Can't leave out of your calculations.

RP

Tenth of 11 beaten 5l at Ballarat last month; in first-time blinkers; has wins in his back catalogue so likely to be in contention.

RSIS

Started 30/1 and didn't find the line when 10th last time at Ballarat but has a good draw.

9Rapid ChevalScratched4––––

Rating · IRD

20

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey40%
  • Trainer80%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
  • Early Speed50%
  • Rating40%
  • Closing Speed80%

Insights

  • Needs To Imp

    Negative

    Finished towards the tail last start

  • Resuming

    Negative

    Poor strike rate when first up

  • Blinkers Off

    Positive

    Blinkers coming off this start

Comments

AAP

Resuming (22-weeks). Ex S B Laming in Victoria. Close in Benchmark 66 company at Cranbourne first-up last campaign. Last campaign was safely held against better opposition.

ILB

On a quick turnaround. Ran 5th last start at Pakenham.

RSIS

On a short turnaround. Ran 5th last run at Pakenham.

10EktifireJ: Lachlan Neindorf·T: A & S Freedman155kg6 5 3 1 146: 1-0-1$4.00$1.36

Career

6: 1-0-1

Rating · IRD

79

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey20%
  • Trainer80%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
  • Early Speed80%
  • Rating40%
  • Closing Speed20%

Record

  • First-up

    2: 0-0-0

  • Second-up

    1: 0-0-1

  • Third-up

    1: 1-0-0

  • Fourth-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Sale

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Canterbury

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Bendigo

    1: 0-0-1

  • Distance 1200m

    2: 1-0-0

  • Distance 1400m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1100m

    3: 0-0-1

  • Going Good

    2: 0-0-0

  • Going Soft

    3: 0-0-1

  • Going Synthetic

    1: 1-0-0

Last starts

  1. 14Caulfield1400m17 Oct 2026 · 3yo · GOOD47.7L
  2. 1Pakenham Synthetic1200m2 Oct 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · SYNTHETIC-4.25
  3. 3Bendigo1100m6 Sept 2026 · 3YF MDN-SW · SOFT55L
  4. 5Sale1100m21 Aug 2026 · 3Y MDN-SW · SOFT62.6L
  5. 6Rosehill1200m14 Mar 2026 · 2yo · GOOD46L
  6. 5Canterbury1100m27 Feb 2026 · 2Y MDN · SOFT62L
  7. 2Randwick740m19 Feb 2026 · Barrier Trial1.2L
  8. 5Canterbury899m6 Feb 2026 · Barrier Trial4.3L

Insights

  • Jockey Booking

    Negative

    Less suitable jockey engaged

  • Cold J/T Combo

    Negative

    Combo are losing -31% POT in their L100 Races

  • Slow Early LS

    Negative

    Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg

  • Gave ground LS

    Negative

    Faded towards the finish last time out

  • 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

Comments

AAP

Donkey-licked them at Pakenham Synthetic two back. Failed to threaten at Caulfield at double-figure odds. Easier race off Listed assignment. Rates highly.

ILB

Odds of $26.00 and couldn't maintain the pace when 14th last run at Caulfield but competing in a lower grade. Drawn the rails. Respect the betting.

RP

Shown recent signs of improvement; finished last of 14 at Caulfield two weeks ago in a Listed race; might find this company a little easier but not hard to turn elsewhere.

RSIS

Started at 25/1 and tailed off to finish 14th last time at Caulfield but will find this grade easier. Drawn the rails.

11UnriddleJ: Melea Castle·T: Rory Hunter355kg2 2 2 1 435: 1-8-6$31.00$4.00

Career

35: 1-8-6

Rating · IRD

70

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey20%
  • Trainer60%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
  • Early Speed100%
  • Rating20%
  • Closing Speed80%

Record

  • First-up

    3: 0-0-0

  • Second-up

    2: 0-0-1

  • Third-up

    2: 0-0-1

  • Fourth-up

    2: 0-0-0

  • Track Geelong

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track CurrentTrack

    6: 1-2-1

  • Track Seymour

    2: 0-1-0

  • Distance 1110m

    1: 0-0-1

  • Distance 1209m

    1: 0-1-0

  • Distance 1217m

    2: 0-1-0

  • Going Good

    22: 0-5-4

  • Going Heavy

    2: 0-0-1

  • Going Soft

    9: 1-3-0

Last starts

  1. 4Pakenham1100m29 May 2026 · 2UP CL1 HCP · HEAVY83.4L
  2. 1Mornington1000m10 May 2026 · 4yo+ · SOFT6-0.4
  3. 2Mornington1200m28 Apr 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD40.2L
  4. 2Seymour1000m13 Apr 2026 · 4yo+ · SOFT50.4L
  5. 2Pakenham1100m19 Mar 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · SOFT51.5L
  6. 2Ballarat1200m10 Mar 2026 · 4yo+ · GOOD31L
  7. 2Stony Creek1100m15 Feb 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD40.5L
  8. 3Moe1100m25 Jan 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · GOOD40.8L

Insights

  • Jockey Booking

    Negative

    Melea Castle current POT is 52% below Career Avg.

  • Cold J/T Combo

    Negative

    Combo are under performing market expectations by -44%

  • Rider Poor SR

    Negative

    Jockey underperforming market expectations by 80% in L100 rides

  • Early Splits

    Positive

    Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit

  • Dist S/R

    Negative

    Poor performer at the distance

  • Resuming

    Negative

    Poor strike rate when first up

  • Class Rise

    Negative

    Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

First-up (22-weeks). Can fill the minors here fresh in this line-up.

ILB

Resumes after a spell. Was $8.50 and made some ground when 4th last run at Pakenham. Likely to get back in the run. Hard to warm to.

RP

Track has proven suitable before; didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Pakenham (beaten 3½l) over 5½f (handicap) five months ago; running in a handicap for only the second time; returns from a layoff; others appeal more as running in what looks to be a hot race.

RSIS

First run back after a break. Was 15/2 and moved through the field into 4th last start at Pakenham. Likely to get back in the field.

Odds correct as at . Odds can change.

Past meetings

  • Thu 22 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT · 8 races
  • Sat 26 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 8 races
  • Thu 17 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 8 races
  • Fri 4 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 9 races