Shortest win price
Extreme Merger (4)
4.20
Welcome to Narromine for the Three Rivers Machinery BM50 over 1300m on a Soft 7 track under overcast skies. Punters looking at the win market see Extreme Merger holding down the top of the betting order, closely followed by Commando Jack, Commander Meroo, and Rocky Rich as the early market elect. With a full field assembled over the 1300m trip on ground that has some give in it, this provincial handicap shapes as a proper tactical affair where getting the right run from the gates will make all the difference to the yarn.
Taking a look at the form behind those shorter prices, Commando Jack brings some appealing claims after going down fighting by a narrow margin when placing at Forbes over 1400m. Trainer David J Smith has this runner on a quick back-up, and coming off a performance that featured the fastest overall finishing sectionals last start, he maps to get a nice midfield trip from barrier 2 under Jake Pracey-Holmes. On the other side of the ledger, Extreme Merger heads the market for Ms J Clement from barrier 9 with Gabrielle Johnston in the saddle, though recent form has tapered off following an eighth at Armidale, meaning punters have to weigh up a bounce-back effort.
Digging a bit deeper into the wider form lines, Rocky Rich is another stepping out on a quick back-up for Kylie Kennedy from barrier 10, though comments suggest he is best viewed as a rough place hope after being too far back at Coonamble. Meanwhile, Justo's Rocket maps as the lone leader from barrier 8, which could give W T Martyn's runner every chance to dictate terms if allowed to roll along comfortably in front. It is a competitive race where the speed map and previous sectionals point towards a few chances for punters to unpack.
Shortest win price
Extreme Merger (4)
4.20
Back left · leaders right
Backmarker
Midfield
Offpace
Onpace
Leader
Baron Of Butter · Negative
Jockey Booking
Less suitable jockey engaged
Commander Meroo · Negative
Trainer Career
Trainer Career S/R is 7%
Commando Jack · Positive
Fast Finisher
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Extreme Merger · Positive
Rider SR
Jockey recent POT is 29% better than Career Avg.
Career
3: 0-0-0
Rating · IRD
75
Speed map
Leader
First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Dubbo
1: 0-0-0
Track Narromine
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1018m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
1: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Trainer Form
Positive
In form stable, out performing market expectations 43%
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Fresh
Positive
Freshened up. Had a break of 42-60 days
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Let-up (55-days). Was a long way from the action in 1200m Hcp (C1) this venue. Sharper now, can play a role.
ILB
Let up. Started at $31.00 and gave away some ground when 12th last start here. Anna Weatherlake provides some weight relief. Will be a tough ask.
RP
Lightly raced with this just his fifth appearance; finished last of 12 here over 6f (handicap) two months ago; if recent form can be forgiven, interesting based on win three runs ago; warrants respect.
RSIS
Freshened for this. Started 30/1 and didn't find the line when 12th last start at the track. Anna Weatherlake takes a large claim.
Career
42: 5-4-4
Rating · IRD
82
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
6: 0-1-0
Second-up
4: 0-0-0
Third-up
4: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
3: 0-1-0
Track Balaklava
1: 0-0-0
Track Bordertown
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1100m
4: 0-2-0
Distance 1200m
15: 1-0-3
Distance 1250m
5: 1-0-0
Going Good
17: 2-1-0
Going Heavy
6: 0-2-1
Going Soft
19: 3-1-3
Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 7%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 26%
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Fresh
Positive
Freshened up. Had a break of 42-60 days
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Let-up (47-days). Sent out $12 when unable to threaten in soft going at Taree. Hard to warm to.
ILB
Back from a freshen up. At $12.00 finished 6th last time at Taree. Expected to be flashing home. Could feature here.
RP
Not disgraced when sixth at Taree 47 days ago; should be involved as shown promise on occasion.
RSIS
Back from a let up. Was 11/1 and finished 6th last start at Taree. Might take a while to wind up but should be hitting top gear in the straight. Could feature here.
Career
40: 3-4-4
Rating · IRD
100
Speed map
Leader
First-up
7: 1-0-0
Second-up
6: 1-1-0
Third-up
5: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
5: 0-0-2
Track Forbes
2: 0-1-0
Track Hawkesbury
3: 0-0-1
Track Warwick Farm
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1850m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1010m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
2: 0-1-0
Going Good
18: 1-2-1
Going Heavy
7: 2-1-0
Going Soft
15: 0-1-3
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 9%
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 22%
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Better for last start
Positive
Improved with last few runs
Fitness
Positive
At peak fitness backing up
AAP
On a quick back-up. Went down fighting in the small field at Forbes. Drawn well. Will take stopping in this company.
ILB
Backing up quickly for this race. Close up last run at Forbes. Will attract plenty of interest.
RP
Narrowly beaten and favourite over 7f at Forbes (handicap) seven days ago; an infrequent winner.
RSIS
On a quick back up. Close up last run at Forbes. Should go well.
Career
42: 5-5-2
Rating · IRD
83
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
4: 1-0-1
Second-up
3: 1-0-0
Third-up
3: 1-0-1
Fourth-up
3: 1-1-0
Track Moree
5: 2-2-0
Track Parkes
1: 1-0-0
Track Tamworth
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1450m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
1: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
2: 0-1-0
Going Soft
17: 3-0-1
Going Unknown
2: 0-1-0
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 29% better than Career Avg.
Key Rider
Positive
Gabrielle Johnston 41% above market expected in L100 Rides
Hot Jockey
Positive
Gabrielle Johnston in hot recent form, out performing market expectation by 41%
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Well beaten LS
Negative
Not competitive last run
Dist Stats
Negative
Has struggled at this distance range
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Form has tapered off in recent outings. Capable but needs to turn it around quickly.
ILB
Was $8.50 and looked outclassed when 8th last run at Armidale. Shows very good closing speed. Rates as one of the key chances.
RP
Was held in eighth (Armidale) 27 days ago; grade looks suitable; likely to be thereabouts.
RSIS
Started 15/2 and weakened under pressure when 8th last run at Armidale. Has a great burst of pace late. Looks like solid value.
Career
23: 2-0-3
Rating · IRD
70
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
5: 0-0-1
Second-up
4: 0-0-1
Third-up
4: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
3: 1-0-1
Track Binnaway
1: 0-0-0
Track Coonamble
1: 0-0-0
Track Grenfell
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1320m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
9: 2-0-2
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
6: 1-0-0
Going Unknown
2: 1-0-0
Current SR
Negative
Rider’s recent POT is returning 39% lower than Career Avg.
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 5% POT in L100 Runners
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 46% in L100 rides
Well beaten LS
Negative
Not competitive last run
Nice Barrier
Positive
Well drawn from gate 1
Back in Dist
Negative
Dropping back to a less suitable distance range
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
AAP
First-up (22-weeks). Expected to need this outing. May need this.
ILB
First up from a spell. Started at $31.00 and subpar when 9th last start at Bathurst but drawn the rails. Likely to get back in the run. Looking at others.
RP
Finished ninth, beaten a fair way in a conditions race at Bathurst five months ago; returns from a layoff; others appeal more as this is a fairly competitive event.
RSIS
First run back from a break. Was 30/1 and ordinary when 9th last time at Bathurst but will appreciate a good stall. Might be ridden for luck.
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Leader
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Up In Dist
Positive
Racing at a more suitable distance
Honest
Positive
Finishing in the money lately
Weight Drop
Positive
Drops 6kg from LS run
AAP
Stationed around midfield, positive response gaining late ground at Dubbo second-up. Not as well drawn this time. Proven in wet. Can fill the minors here.
ILB
Racing on a quick back up. Was $12.00 and performed below standard when 9th last time at Bathurst and bit of extra work to do with more weight.
RSIS
On a short back up. At 11/1 mediocre display when 9th last time at Bathurst and has to carry more weight this time. Showing great form lately.
Career
10: 1-2-0
Rating · IRD
84
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
3: 0-1-0
Second-up
2: 1-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Moree
1: 0-0-0
Track Coonabarabran
1: 1-0-0
Track Gilgandra
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
5: 0-1-0
Distance 1100m
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1200m
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
6: 0-2-0
Going Soft
3: 1-0-0
Going Unknown
1: 0-0-0
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 3%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 56%
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Reasonable effort without seriously threatening in rain affected going at Mudgee. New to Narromine. Strikes a harder race.
ILB
Jumped at $15.00 and ran 4th last run at Mudgee. Has the necessary speed to mitigate the wide draw. Has definite claims.
RP
Fair effort at Mudgee over 5½f (handicap), finished ahead of Loud 14 days ago; passed over given this looks a decent race.
RSIS
Started at 14/1 and came in 4th last time at Mudgee. The wide draw shouldn't be a problem with plenty of early pace. Has claims.
Career
36: 4-7-3
Rating · IRD
84
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
4: 1-0-0
Second-up
3: 0-0-1
Third-up
3: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
3: 0-2-0
Track Forbes
1: 0-0-1
Track Dubbo
17: 2-2-2
Track Scone
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1100m
5: 1-0-0
Distance 1200m
6: 1-3-1
Distance 1280m
1: 0-1-0
Going Unknown
3: 1-0-0
Going Good
26: 2-7-2
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 6%
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 41%
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Improved L/S
Positive
Improved again last start
Fitness
Positive
At peak fitness backing up
AAP
On a quick back-up. Sent forward and stuck to the task bravely in the (Bm50) at Forbes. Deep into her campaign, can make her presence felt.
ILB
On a short back up. Did well when 3rd last start at Forbes. The large claim from Jasmine Urquhart Warren should help. Good prospects.
RP
Good effort when close up over 6f at Forbes (handicap) when she had a couple of these behind last Saturday; has a reasonable shout.
RSIS
On a short back up. Placed 3rd last time at Forbes. Large claim helps. Good prospects.
Career
36: 5-8-7
Rating · IRD
83
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
5: 1-1-1
Second-up
4: 0-1-1
Third-up
4: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Boorowa
1: 0-1-0
Track Bourke
1: 1-0-0
Track Condobolin
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1150m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1175m
4: 1-1-0
Going Firm
1: 0-0-1
Going Good
13: 0-4-1
Going Heavy
3: 0-0-0
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 55%
Better for last start
Positive
Improved with last few runs
Fitness
Positive
At peak fitness backing up
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Down In Weight
Positive
Drops 10kg from LS run
AAP
Backing up quickly. In the minor spoils but still well held at Young. Back from picnics.
ILB
On a quick back up. Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last run at Young. Expecting a strong showing.
RP
Beaten 6l (third) over 6f at Young (handicap) seven days ago; easy enough to take on.
RSIS
On a short turnaround. Claimed a spot in the placings when 3rd last time at Young. Should go close.
Career
23: 2-4-3
Rating · IRD
76
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
5: 1-0-1
Second-up
4: 0-0-1
Third-up
3: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
3: 1-0-0
Track Rockhampton
3: 0-2-0
Track Bathurst
1: 0-0-0
Track Roma
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1200m
7: 1-1-1
Distance 1300m
3: 0-2-0
Distance 1350m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
13: 2-2-3
Going Heavy
3: 0-0-0
Going Soft
6: 0-2-0
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 7% POT in L100 Runners
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 55%
Fitness
Positive
At peak fitness backing up
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Imprv Needed
Negative
Would need to lift here to feature
Weight Increase
Negative
Rises 4kg now
AAP
On a quick back-up. Last success was 29 Mar 2025. Raced in back half and was never in a position to mount a serious challenge at Coonamble. Best viewed as a rough place hope.
ILB
Backing up quickly for this race. Odds of $81.00 and didn't threaten when 10th last start at Coonamble and goes up in weight. Watch for a sign in the market.
RP
Largely been out of sorts; didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Coonamble (beaten 4½l) over 5½f (handicap) on Sunday; a lot on his plate here and others have more pressing claims.
RSIS
On a short turnaround. Was 80/1 and weakened to finish 10th last time at Coonamble and goes up in weight. Has some claims.
Career
32: 3-0-6
Rating · IRD
77
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
6: 0-0-1
Second-up
5: 0-0-1
Third-up
3: 1-0-1
Fourth-up
3: 1-0-0
Track Wellington
3: 0-0-0
Track Binnaway
1: 0-0-0
Track Coonamble
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
4: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Going Firm
1: 0-0-1
Going Good
16: 0-0-3
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-0
Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 8%
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -74% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 29%
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Winless since 12 Jul 2025. Settled midfield and never a serious challenger at Dubbo when second-up. Unplaced heavy range. Hard to make a case.
ILB
At $21.00 didn't find the line when 7th last time at Dubbo. Gets back and needs luck. Watch the betting.
RP
In good form prior to backwards step last time out; beaten 10l in seventh upped to this trip at Dubbo 15 days ago; this is competitive and easy enough to take on.
RSIS
Odds of 20/1 and faded away to finish 7th last run at Dubbo on a heavy surface. Likely to get back in the field. Keep safe.
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Offpace
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 55%
Primed
Positive
Fitter here racing on a quick back up
AAP
Backing up quickly. Under a hold, only battled home at Forbes. Looks up against it.
ILB
On a quick back up. Started at $17.00 and average effort when 7th last time at Forbes.
RSIS
On a short turnaround. Started 16/1 and not up to standard when 7th last time at Forbes.
Career
95: 11-12-10
Rating · IRD
74
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
6: 0-0-0
Second-up
5: 1-0-0
Third-up
5: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
4: 0-0-0
Track Dubbo
6: 0-2-1
Track Coonamble
4: 0-0-2
Track Moree
23: 5-3-2
Distance 1200m
10: 1-1-2
Distance 1250m
3: 0-1-0
Distance 1300m
19: 2-4-2
Going Soft
28: 3-3-2
Going Unknown
10: 0-0-2
Going Firm
2: 1-0-0
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
AAP
Secured third in a staggered finish at Bundarra. Others with more appeal.
ILB
Finished 3rd last run at Bundarra and matched against lesser competition. Can find a nice position from the draw.
RP
Could not manage better than third over 7f at Bundarra (handicap) 14 days ago; recent efforts have generally been solid.
RSIS
Ran 3rd last run at Bundarra and has been racing in stronger company. Gets a favourable stall.
Career
70: 4-9-6
Rating · IRD
73
Speed map
Leader
First-up
5: 0-3-0
Second-up
4: 1-1-1
Third-up
4: 1-0-1
Fourth-up
3: 0-2-0
Track Lightning Ridge
1: 0-0-0
Track Muswellbrook
2: 0-0-0
Track Scone
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
17: 2-1-3
Distance 1100m
19: 2-4-2
Distance 1290m
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
20: 0-3-3
Going Unknown
7: 1-1-0
Going Good
38: 2-4-3
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Backup
Positive
Racing again inside one week
AAP
On a short back-up. Settled back and didn't figure in the (Bm50) at Forbes. Keener on others.
ILB
On a quick turnaround. Started at $21.00 and weakened to finish 8th last time at Forbes. Others are more appealing.
RP
Has winning track form; not disgraced when eighth of nine over 6f at Forbes (handicap) last Saturday.
RSIS
Backing up quickly. Odds of 20/1 and couldn't stay in touch when 8th last time at Forbes.
Career
55: 4-8-11
Rating · IRD
97
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
6: 1-0-2
Second-up
5: 0-0-0
Third-up
5: 0-2-0
Fourth-up
5: 0-0-1
Track Cowra
3: 0-0-2
Track Corowa
1: 0-0-1
Track Narromine
3: 1-0-0
Distance 900m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
8: 0-0-2
Distance 1100m
13: 2-0-3
Going Good
25: 2-1-6
Going Heavy
5: 1-0-2
Going Soft
16: 1-4-2
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 6%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -69% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 56%
Trainer Form
Negative
Stable out of form, losing 69% Profit on Turnover
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Primed
Positive
Fitter here racing on a quick back up
AAP
On a quick back-up. Close in the run but lacked a finishing kick at Forbes. On pacer. A few runs under her belt this campaign, can challenge.
ILB
Backing up quickly. Started at $5.00 and was well beaten when 6th last run at Forbes.
RP
A winner over C&D; admirably consistent; split two of these rivals a week ago (Forbes) over 6f (handicap) when producing a respectable effort; also engaged in race 5 at Narromine.
RSIS
Backing up quickly for this race. Started 4/1 and tailed off to finish 6th last start at Forbes.
Career
43: 6-5-3
Rating · IRD
84
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
6: 1-1-1
Second-up
5: 1-0-1
Third-up
5: 1-1-1
Fourth-up
5: 0-0-0
Track Mudgee
2: 0-0-0
Track Narromine
3: 0-1-0
Track Ardlethan
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1600m
4: 0-0-0
Distance 800m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
9: 1-2-1
Going Unknown
17: 5-2-1
Going Firm
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
9: 0-0-0
Backup
Positive
Racing again inside one week
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Weight Drop
Positive
Drops 8kg from LS run
AAP
On a short back-up. Unable to make an impression at Young. Drops in weight for this. Picnic form.
ILB
On a short turnaround. Was $6.00 and ordinary performance when 4th last run at Young.
RP
Behind Notleanormean at Young over 6f (handicap) when beaten 9l (fourth of six) last Saturday; also engaged in race 5 at Narromine.
RSIS
On a quick turnaround. Started at 5/1 and below par when 4th last time at Young.