Moruya (NSW) horses tips & previews

8 Nov, 1:04 am AEDT

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

Meeting — Fri 2 Oct, 10:00 am AEST

Meetings · Fri, 2 OctMoruya (NSW)Change

Race 1 — Poppa Joe Memorial Showcase Mdn Plate 1650m · jumps Fri 2 Oct, 12:58 pm AEST

Race preview

Moruya: Welcome to the Poppa Joe Memorial Showcase Mdn Plate over 1650m on a Soft 5 surface with showers about. This maiden contest has already jumped at 12:58 pm AEST, so the yarn has played out on the track. Looking at the win market order, punters have zeroed in on Hellfighter sitting right at the head of affairs, followed closely by Morosini, Isotropic, and Reveillon rounding out the top four in betting.

The form line for the market elect Hellfighter reads exceptionally well for a breakthrough here, having kept on racing strongly with a game second at Wagga before a solid third at Queanbeyan over 1600m under Coriah Keatings for Matthew Kelley. Morosini carries plenty of interest coming out of the stable of Luke Pepper, having previously raced for C Maher in NSW and putting in an honest effort at Canberra over 1300m with Jean Van Overmeire in the saddle.

Digging deeper into the race data, Reveillon maps on-pace for Michael Gatty and has been knocking on the door with consistent minor placings at Moruya over shorter trips, while Isotropic comes here on a quick back-up after a placing in a Queanbeyan Country Boosted Maiden. With Hellfighter and Morosini sharing the speed map as early leaders, the setup offered plenty of intrigue for punters tracking this Moruya program.

Race notes

MDN-SW,Maiden
SOFT5
Showers
8 runners

Shortest win price

Hellfighter (1)

1.80

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

2Rawano

Midfield

3Harlem Tickle
4Icon Dream
5Isotropic

Offpace

7Star Chic

Onpace

6Reveillon

Leader

1Hellfighter
8Morosini

Hellfighter · Positive
Rider SR
Jockey recent POT is 22% better than Career Avg.
Rawano · Negative
Trainer Recent
Camp struggling with S/R just 2%
Harlem Tickle · Negative
Trainer Recent
Camp struggling with S/R just 7%
Icon Dream · Negative
Current SR
Rider’s recent POT is returning 60% lower than Career Avg.

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace

1HellfighterJ: Coriah Keatings·T: Matthew Kelley359kg3 2 6 2 313: 0-5-2$1.80$1.05

Career

13: 0-5-2

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo60%
Early Speed100%
Rating100%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-1-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Wagga
1: 0-1-0
Track Sapphire Coast
1: 0-0-0
Track Hawkesbury
2: 0-1-1
Distance 1410m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
3: 0-1-1
Distance 1600m
2: 0-1-1
Going Good
5: 0-2-0
Going Heavy
2: 0-2-0
Going Soft
6: 0-1-2

Last starts

3Queanbeyan1600m8 Sept 2026 · CL1-SW · SOFT50.9L
2Wagga1400m27 Aug 2026 · MDN · HEAVY100.1L
6Sapphire Coast1410m26 July 2026 · Maiden · SOFT77L
2Newcastle1400m14 July 2026 · MDN-SW · SOFT52.6L
3Hawkesbury1500m23 June 2026 · Maiden · SOFT51.5L
9Wyong1625m7 June 2026 · Maiden · SOFT55.6L
2Hawkesbury1600m21 May 2026 · Maiden · HEAVY83L
4Newcastle1500m2 May 2026 · Maiden · GOOD41.5L

Insights

Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 22% better than Career Avg.
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -22% POT in their L100 Races
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 11% POT in L100 Runners
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 13%
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Keeps racing well. Great run at Wagga 27 Aug. Kept coming and just fell short at Queanbeyan. High on the shortlist.

ILB

Was strong late when 3rd beaten by 1L last start at Queanbeyan and facing a weaker grade. Looking sharp on the track this campaign. The testing material.

Just denied when favourite last month at Queanbeyan in a conditions race; running consistently and has kicked on in his last couple of races; has to be taken seriously if reproducing most recent effort.

RSIS

Zipped home into 3rd last start at Queanbeyan and has been racing in stronger company. In good form of late. Good chance today.

2RawanoJ: Quayde Krogh·T: Gary Crossley859kg7 7 10 6 635: 0-1-1$126.00$8.00

Career

35: 0-1-1

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed60%

Record

First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Sapphire Coast
3: 0-0-0
Track Goulburn
3: 0-0-0
Track Nowra
16: 0-0-1
Distance 1460m
3: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1010m
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
15: 0-0-1
Going Good
16: 0-1-0
Going Heavy
4: 0-0-0

Last starts

6Nowra1400m20 Sept 2026 · CTRY MDN · GOOD45.3L
6Goulburn1200m23 Aug 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · GOOD47.8L
10Moruya1425m19 June 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · SOFT510.2L
7Sapphire Coast1405m7 June 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · SOFT713.8L
7Nowra1200m24 May 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · HEAVY95.2L
2Moruya1425m10 May 2026 · CTRY MDN · GOOD40.4L
4Goulburn1300m27 Apr 2026 · CTRY MDN · GOOD44.9L
9Sapphire Coast1400m1 Mar 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · SOFT715.9L

Insights

Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 2%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 39%
Maps Poorly
Negative
Map position not suited at this track, under performing market expectations by 22%
Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Needs To Imp
Negative
Finished towards the tail last start
Awkward Draw
Negative
Would have liked a better draw
Track Stats
Negative
Tends to struggle at this track

Comments

AAP

Continues to race without success. Ordinary performance in small field at Nowra. Usually gets back. Rough place prospect only.

ILB

Was $14.00 and subpar when 6th last run at Nowra and will have to carry more weight. Still a maiden after 35 starts. Likely to get back. Rather have another day.

Finished last of six over 7f at Nowra (handicap) last month; one of his best runs so far came when runner-up here in May but without a win after 35 runs; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

RSIS

Started at 13/1 and performed below standard when 6th last time at Nowra and carrying more weight than last time. Yet to break through after 35 starts.

3Harlem TickleJ: Louise Day·T: Scott Collings257kg4 4 8 4 412: 0-0-1$20.00$3.30

Career

12: 0-0-1

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating20%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Bathurst
1: 0-0-0
Track Moruya
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
3: 0-0-1
Distance 1405m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
7: 0-0-0
Going Soft
4: 0-0-0
Going Unknown
1: 0-0-1

Last starts

4Bathurst1400m13 Sept 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · SOFT51.3L
4Goulburn1200m23 Aug 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · GOOD46L
8Goulburn1600m3 July 2026 · MDN-SW · SOFT717.6L
4Goulburn1300m22 June 2026 · CTRY MDN · SOFT62.5L
4Sapphire Coast1405m7 June 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · SOFT79.8L
5Queanbeyan1200m17 May 2026 · CTRY MDN · GOOD43.5L
6Canberra2000m6 Feb 2026 · CL1-SW · GOOD410.3L
5Moruya1650m23 Jan 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · GOOD42.7L

Insights

Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 7%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 40%
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 13%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Close up in sound performance Showcase Mdn Plate at Bathurst. Capable of making an impact.

ILB

At $31.00 made up ground when 4th last time at Bathurst and gets a favourable alley. Still in maiden grade after 12 starts. Making up the numbers.

Produced several respectable runs lately; posted respectable effort when beaten 1½l at Bathurst over 7f (maiden) last month; latest effort was encouraging so has to be taken seriously.

RSIS

Started 30/1 and pushed past some when 4th last run at Bathurst and drawn nicely. Yet to break maiden status after 12 starts.

4Icon DreamJ: Shaun Guymer·T: Emma Murphy557kg3 4 10 2 724: 0-4-1$26.00$3.60

Career

24: 0-4-1

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed20%
Rating60%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
4: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-1-0
Track Canberra
1: 0-0-0
Track Hawkesbury
1: 0-0-0
Track Kembla Grange
4: 0-1-0
Distance 2000m
7: 0-2-0
Distance 2200m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1405m
1: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
9: 0-1-0
Going Good
14: 0-3-1

Last starts

7Wagga1400m19 Sept 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD43.9L
2Gosford2100m9 Jan 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD40.6L
10Newcastle2100m26 Dec 2025 · 3UP CL1 MDN-SW · GOOD48.1L
4Gosford2100m22 Nov 2025 · CL1-SW · SOFT512.3L
3Gosford2100m6 Nov 2025 · 3yo+ · GOOD42.3L
5Scone2200m24 Oct 2025 · CL1-SW · GOOD44.5L
5Orange2100m9 Oct 2025 · 3yo+ · SOFT610.8L
2Kembla Grange2000m27 Sept 2025 · 3UP CL1 & MDN-SW · GOOD33L

Insights

Current SR
Negative
Rider’s recent POT is returning 60% lower than Career Avg.
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 69%
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 69% in L100 rides
Tricky Map
Negative
Runners with this map, underperform market by 6%
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Placed 3yo+ Plate (C1) at Gosford 9 Jan. Ridden back, battled home without threatening at Wagga for new trainer. Strips fitter. Can make her presence felt.

ILB

Odds of $14.00 and average effort when 7th last time at Wagga. Possesses very good finishing speed. Has strong claims.

Not beaten too far when seventh of eight at Wagga over 7f (maiden) 13 days ago on debut for this trainer; best form so far in last two starts; easy to oppose.

RSIS

At 13/1 average effort when 7th last start at Wagga. Shows very good closing pace. Represents value.

5IsotropicJ: Adrian Layt·T: W A Hudd657kg9 4 6 3 713: 0-1-2$5.00$1.38

Career

13: 0-1-2

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed20%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
4: 0-0-1
Second-up
3: 0-1-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Kembla Grange
2: 0-0-0
Track Warrnambool
1: 0-0-0
Track Cranbourne
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1550m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
3: 0-1-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
7: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
5: 0-1-2

Last starts

7Wagga1400m28 Sept 2026 · CTRY MDN · GOOD43.28L
3Queanbeyan1460m8 Sept 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · SOFT51.5L
6Kembla Grange1300m8 Aug 2026 · F&M MDN · GOOD42.8L
4Kembla Grange1300m25 July 2026 · F&M MDN-SW · GOOD42.1L
9Moruya930m10 July 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)2.6L
7Balaklava1600m12 Nov 2025 · 3UP MDN-SW · GOOD33.3L
10Morphettville1200m4 Nov 2025 · 4UP MDN-SW · SOFT7.4L
2Strathalbyn1000m23 Oct 2025 · Barrier Trial0.3L

Insights

Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 5%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -52% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 42%
Tricky Map
Negative
Runners with this map, underperform market by 6%
Primed
Positive
Fitter here racing on a quick back up

Comments

AAP

On a quick back-up. Queanbeyan Country Boosted Mdn placegetter 8 Sep. Lacked early speed and turn of foot at Wagga last outing. Can bounce back.

ILB

Racing on a quick back up. Was $4.40 and ran 7th last start at Wagga. Place claims at best.

Not beaten too far when seventh at Wagga in a handicap four days ago; has displayed improved form on last two starts.

RSIS

Backing up quickly. Started at 10/3 and came in 7th last start at Wagga.

6ReveillonJ: Poppie Gorton·T: Michael Gatty757kg5 14 3 3 218: 0-1-6$5.50$1.50

Career

18: 0-1-6

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating60%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-2
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Ipswich
1: 0-0-1
Track Kembla Grange
1: 0-0-0
Track Warwick Farm
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1110m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
2: 0-0-1
Going Good
5: 0-0-2
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-1
Going Soft
12: 0-1-3

Last starts

2Moruya1435m15 Sept 2026 · MDN-SW · SOFT70.5L
3Moruya1310m28 Aug 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD41.6L
3Moruya1200m16 Aug 2026 · MDN · HEAVY94L
14Moruya1435m10 July 2026 · Maiden · SOFT511.1L
5Moruya1425m19 June 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · SOFT51L
5Sapphire Coast1405m7 June 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · SOFT711.3L
6Moruya1425m10 May 2026 · CTRY MDN · GOOD44.1L
10Wellington1400m12 Apr 2026 · Maiden · SOFT511.28L

Insights

Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 222%
Tricky Map
Negative
Runners with this map, underperform market by 6%
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Awkward Draw
Negative
May find this draw awkward
Better for last start
Positive
Improved with last few runs
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
Honest
Positive
Finishing in the money lately

Comments

AAP

Consistent type knocking on the door. Edged out late after making the pace this track. Has early speed. Can make her presence felt if she gets the breaks.

ILB

Big effort to finish 2nd last start at this track. Has early speed and positions nicely. Poppie Gorton takes a large claim. Should not be far away.

Series of good efforts to her name and has found improvement of late; went close when runner-up here over 7f (maiden) two weeks ago; regularly been coming up a bit short lately so she can be taken on.

RSIS

Was strong on the pace before fading to finish 2nd beaten by 1/2L last run here. Expecting to settle positively. Poppie Gorton provides some weight relief. Follow the money.

7Star ChicJ: Dale Cole·T: A L Mcrae457kg9 4 7 11 914: 0-1-0$101.00$7.50

Career

14: 0-1-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed20%
Rating20%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Wagga
2: 0-0-0
Track Wellington
1: 0-0-0
Track Canberra
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1175m
3: 0-1-0
Distance 1200m
2: 0-0-0
Going Good
4: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
8: 0-1-0
Going Soft
2: 0-0-0

Last starts

9Goulburn1200m24 Sept 2026 · CTRY MDN · GOOD46.02L
11Canberra2000m4 Sept 2026 · CL1-SW · SOFT611.8L
7Albury1600m18 Aug 2026 · MDN-SW · HEAVY88L
4Gundagai1400m4 Aug 2026 · CTRY MDN-SW · SOFT76L
9Albury1500m27 July 2026 · CTRY MDN · HEAVY97.4L
6Wagga1400m6 July 2026 · MDN · HEAVY99.7L
2Albury1175m29 June 2026 · CTRY MDN · HEAVY92.1L
7Canberra1280m12 June 2026 · MDN · GOOD310.1L

Insights

Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 23% in Last 100 Rides
Jockey Booking
Positive
Dale Cole 32% above market expected in L100 Rides
Stable In Form
Positive
Stable going well. Out performing market by 45%
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 26% POT in L100 Runners
Tricky Map
Negative
Runners with this map, underperform market by 6%
Needs To Imp
Negative
Finished towards the tail last start

Comments

AAP

Sent out $101 when never got into the race at Goulburn. New to Moruya. Others with stronger claims.

ILB

On a short back up. Jumped at $101.00 and below standard effort when 9th last run at Goulburn but going up in distance. Needs significant improvement.

Recent form leaves something to be desired and attempts to score at the 15th time of asking; beaten 6l into ninth at Goulburn (dropped to 6f) a week ago in a handicap; passed over.

RSIS

On a short turnaround. Started 100/1 and well beaten when 9th last start at Goulburn but going over more ground. Trying to win after 14 runs.

8MorosiniJ: Jean Van Overmeire·T: Luke Pepper155kg4 7 4 3 64: 0-0-1$4.80$1.38

Career

4: 0-0-1

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating60%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-1
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Gosford
1: 0-0-0
Track Canberra
2: 0-0-1
Track Bathurst
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
1: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
2: 0-0-1

Last starts

6Canberra1300m18 Sept 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD32.47L
3Canberra1400m4 Sept 2026 · MDN-SW · SOFT63.6L
4Bathurst1200m17 Aug 2026 · F&M MDN · HEAVY80.6L
7Rosehill900m7 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)3.5L
4Hawkesbury800m27 July 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)5.7L
7Gosford1100m14 Mar 2026 · 2Y MDN-SW · SOFT54.5L
2Randwick736m5 Mar 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)2.3L
4Warwick Farm795m16 Feb 2026 · Barrier Trial5.9L

Insights

Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 49% better than Career Avg.
Key Rider
Positive
Jean Van Overmeire 58% above market expected in L100 Rides
Hot Jockey
Positive
Jean Van Overmeire in hot recent form, out performing market expectation by 58%
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 13%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Nice Barrier
Positive
Well drawn from gate 1
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Ex C Maher in NSW. Ran an honest race and not beaten far at Canberra following market easing. Can play a role.

ILB

Odds of $13.00 and weakened to finish 6th last start at Canberra but drawn beautifully. First start for a new trainer. Watch betting.

Solid effort over 6½f at Canberra (maiden) last month; starts out for new trainer; likely to be thereabouts as has bits and pieces of decent form.

RSIS

Was 12/1 and faded away to finish 6th last time at Canberra but drawn the rails. First start for a new trainer.

Odds correct as at Fri 2 Oct, 1:00 pm AEST. Odds can change.

Past meetings

Tue 15 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 7 races