Shortest win price
The Flying Popov (12)
3.00
Welcome to Pakenham for a competitive evening of racing on a soft5 track with fine weather overhead for this 1400m Benchmark 62 handicap scheduled at 9:15 pm AEDT. The win market presents an intriguing puzzle, seeing The Flying Popov currently holding down the shortest quote in the betting ring. Hot on heels at the head of the market order we find Russian Front sitting next, closely followed by Zourain and Shidan rounding out the early fancies among a capacity field of hopefuls.
Diving into the form behind those shorter prices reveals some proper yarns. The Flying Popov comes out of stable care for C J Waller with Jye McNeil in the saddle from barrier 4, carrying 60kg. The backmarker ran on well last start over 1200m at Cranbourne and a subsequent 1300m run at Geelong, suggesting fitness is right up and ready to peak here. Russian Front represents the Andrea Leek yard with Thomas Stockdale steering from gate 7 off a solid effort at Kyneton following a smart win over this 1400m trip on the synthetic surface. Meanwhile, Zourain for R D Griffiths is deep into a busy campaign carrying the top-weight of 65kg from barrier 1 with Dylan Dean aboard, coming off a Bendigo victory before finding the going tough over 1400m at Geelong.
Looking further down the race shape and broader form lines, we notice different speed groups lining up across the circuit. Empressive Enuff is mapped to lead from barrier 8, while Blue Bandit pushes forward to race on pace from gate 3, contrasting with backmarkers like The Flying Popov who will look to track the speed from the tail. Shidan is another worth keeping an eye on from barrier 2 under Daniel Stackhouse for Adele Garraway, boasting an unbeaten record at this track and distance and looking fitter following runs at Caulfield Heath and Cranbourne. Punters looking for value have plenty of angles to weigh up in a wide-open contest.
Shortest win price
The Flying Popov (12)
3.00
Most career wins
Dollar Chaser
7-8-4 from 48 starts
Back left · leaders right
Backmarker
Midfield
Offpace
Onpace
Leader
Zourain · Positive
Hot J/T Combo
Combo are out performing market expectations by 99%
Nearing Liberty · Positive
Fast Finisher
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Dollar Chaser · Positive
Hot J/T Combo
Combo are out performing market expectations by 57%
Blue Bandit · Positive
Rider SR
Jockey recent POT is 57% better than Career Avg.
Career
27: 5-1-3
Rating · IRD
77
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
5: 0-1-0
Second-up
4: 1-0-1
Third-up
4: 0-0-2
Fourth-up
4: 3-0-0
Track Geelong
2: 0-0-0
Track Pakenham
3: 1-0-0
Track Bendigo
2: 1-0-0
Distance 1410m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1440m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
2: 0-0-1
Going Soft
11: 3-0-1
Going Good
13: 1-1-2
Going Heavy
3: 1-0-0
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 99%
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 11%
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Failed to threaten at Geelong over today's trip at double-figure odds. Best around this level. Deep into his campaign, right in the mix.
ILB
Started at $31.00 and was well beaten when 9th last time at Geelong. Dylan Dean provides some weight relief. Needs to improve.
RP
Beaten a fair way when ninth at Geelong last Wednesday; has won over C&D; grade looks suitable; plenty of appeal given he won a handicap two runs back.
RSIS
Was 30/1 and didn't threaten when 9th last start at Geelong. Dylan Dean provides some weight relief.
Career
21: 3-4-3
Rating · IRD
92
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
6: 2-0-0
Second-up
4: 1-0-0
Third-up
4: 0-2-0
Fourth-up
3: 0-1-1
Track Flemington
4: 0-1-0
Track Sale
2: 1-1-0
Track Bendigo
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1630m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1700m
3: 0-1-2
Distance 1300m
2: 0-0-1
Going Good
11: 1-2-2
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
9: 2-2-1
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 62%
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 20% POT in L100 Runners
Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Increased Dist
Positive
Distance rise from last start
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Resuming (13-weeks). Effective fresh whilst has looked forward enough in latest trials. Dual winner this trip. Has some claims fresh in this affair.
ILB
Back from a break. Nice run when finishing 2nd last start at Sale. The large claim from Bailey Kinninmont helps. Should go close.
RP
Was on the premises (second, beaten 2½l) at Sale over 1m (handicap) in July.
RSIS
First run back today. Came on strongly when 2nd last run at Sale. Large claim helps. Should be in the finish.
Career
48: 7-8-4
Rating · IRD
82
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
9: 1-1-1
Second-up
7: 2-3-0
Third-up
6: 1-1-1
Fourth-up
5: 0-0-0
Track Pakenham
7: 3-2-0
Track CurrentTrack
7: 3-2-0
Track Sale
4: 0-2-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1206m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
3: 1-0-0
Going Heavy
2: 1-0-0
Going Soft
13: 1-3-0
Going Synthetic
3: 0-0-3
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 57%
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Got back and wasn't totally disgraced at Geelong when second-up. All the better, fringe place hope at best.
ILB
Started at $31.00 and not up to standard when 6th last run at Geelong. Jamie Mott rates highly. Watch for a sign in the market.
RP
A C&D winner; not beaten that far (Geelong) three weeks ago upped to this trip; easy to oppose as has a lot on his plate here.
RSIS
Started 30/1 and tailed off when 6th last run at Geelong. Jamie Mott is a plus. Has some claims.
Career
16: 3-2-2
Rating · IRD
99
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
2: 0-0-1
Second-up
1: 1-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-1
Track Sale
2: 0-1-0
Track Sandown
1: 0-1-0
Track Moe
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1400m
5: 1-1-1
Distance 1429m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
2: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
8: 2-1-1
Going Soft
6: 1-1-1
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 57% better than Career Avg.
Jockey Booking
Positive
Nadia Daniels 76% above market expected in L100 Rides
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 24% POT in L100 Runners
Hot Jockey
Positive
Nadia Daniels in hot recent form, out performing market expectation by 76%
Tricky Map
Negative
Runners with this map, underperform market by 8%
Well beaten LS
Negative
Not competitive last run
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Raced in back half and was never in a position to mount a serious challenge at Ballarat. Best viewed as a rough place hope.
ILB
Started $16.00 and weakened to finish 9th last run at Ballarat. Can make a comeback. Has plenty of early speed. Strong claims.
RP
Likes this combination of C&D; form has an up and down look to it; not beaten that far at Ballarat over 6f (handicap) on his debut for new trainer 21 days ago; he can be taken on as a few rivals look in good form.
RSIS
Was 15/1 and didn't find the line when 9th last run at Ballarat. Looking past the last run. Has good tactical pace and will be nicely positioned. Solid claims.
Career
36: 5-6-2
Rating · IRD
76
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
9: 0-3-0
Second-up
8: 1-0-1
Third-up
7: 2-1-0
Fourth-up
5: 0-1-0
Track Kyneton
1: 0-0-0
Track Sandown
9: 3-2-0
Track Kilmore
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
6: 0-1-0
Distance 1203m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
9: 3-1-1
Going Good
21: 2-6-1
Going Heavy
5: 1-0-0
Going Soft
10: 2-0-1
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -70% POT in their L100 Races
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Wide Draw
Negative
Likely to get caught wide
Track Stats
Positive
Excels at this track
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Blinkers Off
Positive
Blinkers coming off this start
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Resuming (13-weeks). Ex Gavin Bedggood in Victoria. Prefer to see.
ILB
Fresh today after a break. Started $11.00 and didn't find the line when 9th last time at Sandown. First race for a new trainer. Will need a big effort to win this.
RP
Beaten 13l in ninth over 7½f at Sandown (handicap) three months ago; a course winner; this is his level; starts out for new yard; on the shortlist with a bit more luck as excuses last time (crowded).
RSIS
Resuming. Odds of 10/1 and lost ground in the run home when 9th last start at Sandown. First race for a new trainer.
Career
6: 2-1-1
Rating · IRD
78
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-1-0
Third-up
1: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 1-0-0
Track Seymour
1: 1-0-0
Track Eagle Farm
1: 0-0-0
Track Kilmore
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2546m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1450m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
3: 1-0-0
Going Soft
3: 1-1-1
Hot Trainer
Positive
Ben, Will & Jd Hayes in good form, out performing market 62%
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 47% POT in L100 Runners
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
1st Up
Negative
May need this run
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Kicks off second campaign (20-weeks). Stakes-placed in first prep. Include on class alone.
ILB
Fresh from a break. Jumped at $101.00 and didn't attack the line when 18th last start at Eagle Farm but matched against less formidable competition. Rough chance today.
RP
Finished last of 18 five months ago when dropped to 1m3f at Eagle Farm in a Group 1; back from an absence here; should not be far away as she knows how to get her head in front and dropping in class.
RSIS
Back after a break. Odds of 100/1 and gave away some ground when 18th last start at Eagle Farm but facing less formidable opponents. Coming back in trip.
Career
18: 3-2-1
Rating · IRD
85
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
4: 0-0-0
Second-up
3: 1-0-0
Third-up
2: 1-1-0
Fourth-up
2: 1-0-0
Track Caulfield Heath
1: 0-0-0
Track Pakenham
5: 2-1-0
Track CurrentTrack
5: 2-1-0
Distance 1600m
6: 0-2-1
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
4: 0-0-0
Going Good
9: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
2: 2-0-0
Going Soft
7: 1-2-1
Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 5%
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 146%
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 23%
Form 3rd Up
Positive
Has won 1 from 2 when third up
AAP
Fitter for those two runs and ready to show best. Unbeaten at track and distance. Can challenge.
ILB
Was $16.00 and made ground when closing off to finish 5th last start at Cranbourne and ideal trip as proven previously. Daniel Stackhouse is a key engagement. Betting is the best guide.
RP
Beaten a fair way when fifth over 6½f at Cranbourne (handicap) three weeks ago; yet to taste defeat over this C&D, winning on all two attempts; facing a testing assignment and he can be taken on.
RSIS
At 15/1 kept chasing when 5th last run at Cranbourne and will be well suited at the distance. Good to see Daniel Stackhouse is jumping on. Could feature here.
Career
46: 5-6-6
Rating · IRD
80
Speed map
Leader
First-up
6: 0-1-1
Second-up
5: 1-1-2
Third-up
4: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
3: 0-0-0
Track Mornington
2: 0-1-0
Track Caulfield
4: 0-0-1
Track Moonee Valley
3: 0-0-1
Distance 1300m
2: 2-0-0
Distance 1400m
9: 0-1-2
Distance 1540m
1: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 1-0-0
Going Soft
9: 0-2-0
Going Synthetic
5: 0-0-3
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Blinkers Off
Positive
Blinkers coming off this start
Racing Solidly
Positive
In peak form
AAP
In touch, winner cleared out but he kept fighting on at Cranbourne second-up. This looks more demanding.
ILB
Ran well when 3rd last run at Cranbourne. Amongst the placegetters at every start this campaign. Should be rolling forward early from the wide draw. Considering others.
RP
Not disgraced when third at 20-1 at Cranbourne two weeks ago; recent efforts have generally been solid.
RSIS
Tidy run when 3rd last start at Cranbourne. Has the early pace to burn across from the wide stall. Been in the placings each attempt of late.
Career
4: 1-0-2
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Offmidfield
First-up
2: 1-0-1
Track Geelong
1: 1-0-0
Track Cranbourne
1: 0-0-1
Track Seymour
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1300m
2: 0-0-1
Distance 1325m
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
2: 1-0-1
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-1
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 4%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -60% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 52%
Trainer ROI
Negative
Trainers runners currently losing 60% Profit on Turnover
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Kept fresh since resuming. Drove hard late to nail a narrow win at Geelong first run back. Others with stronger claims.
ILB
Charged home to win last time at Geelong and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Showing improvement in recent outings. Rising in class.
RP
Scored narrowly in a maiden at Geelong when registering his first success at the fourth time of asking last month; should figure.
RSIS
Finished hard to win last start at Geelong and solid career start. Matched against a stronger field. Getting better in recent performances.
Career
15: 2-3-2
Rating · IRD
74
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 1-0-1
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Sale
2: 0-0-0
Track Cranbourne
2: 1-0-0
Track Bendigo
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1717m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2500m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
9: 1-1-1
Going Soft
2: 0-0-0
Going Synthetic
4: 1-2-1
Dist Drop
Negative
Distance decrease from last start
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
Racing Solidly
Positive
In peak form
AAP
First-up (14-weeks). Not a known fresh performer and this is well short of win range. Shapes as a rough place prospect fresh in this line-up.
ILB
Back after a break. Narrowly beaten last time at Pakenham Synthetic but back to a shorter trip. Hard to see it being competitive today.
RP
Favourite and only narrowly beaten over 1m3f here (handicap) in July.
RSIS
Racing fresh today after a break. Close up last start at Pakenham Synthetic but down in trip.
Career
36: 5-5-6
Rating · IRD
78
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
6: 2-2-1
Second-up
5: 0-2-2
Third-up
5: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
4: 1-0-0
Track Bendigo
1: 0-0-1
Track Seymour
1: 0-0-1
Track Pakenham Synthetic
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1200m
9: 3-0-2
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
7: 1-1-1
Going Good
20: 1-4-4
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
14: 4-1-1
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 117%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 24% POT in L100 Runners
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Form At Track
Negative
Yet to win here
Primed
Positive
Fitter here racing on a quick back up
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Backing up quickly. Ordinary performance in small field at Cranbourne over this distance. Needs to up his game.
ILB
Backing up quickly for this race. Was $71.00 and faded to finish 6th last run at Cranbourne but up against a less competitive field. Going up in weight. Entitled to be a big price.
RP
Last of six at Cranbourne a week ago; largely disappointing since successful in a handicap at Cranbourne four months ago; others appeal more as has a lot on his plate here.
RSIS
On a short turnaround. Started at 70/1 and weakened to finish 6th last start at Cranbourne but matched against lesser competition. Going up in weight.
Career
8: 1-1-0
Rating · IRD
81
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Geelong
3: 0-0-0
Track Pakenham
2: 0-1-0
Track CurrentTrack
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1200m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1225m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
7: 1-1-0
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -26% POT in their L100 Races
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
AAP
Fitter for those two runs and ready to show best. Makes a strong case in this company.
ILB
Jumped at $11.00 and ran 6th last time at Cranbourne. Gets back and needs luck. Rough hope.
RP
Admirably consistent; not disgraced when sixth over 6f at Cranbourne (handicap) 14 days ago; others appeal more given many of his rivals are in good form.
RSIS
Started 10/1 and came in 6th last run at Cranbourne. Prefers to settle towards the rear.
Career
37: 4-8-2
Rating · IRD
100
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
6: 1-1-0
Second-up
5: 0-3-0
Third-up
4: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
2: 0-1-0
Track CurrentTrack
3: 0-1-0
Track Kyneton
2: 1-0-0
Track Moe
5: 0-2-0
Distance 1215m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1479m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
10: 0-1-1
Going Synthetic
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
23: 3-6-1
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 46%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 24% POT in L100 Runners
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Kept finding the line without threatening at Kyneton. Highly rated in this line-up.
ILB
Started $3.30 and finished 5th last start at Kyneton. Has the ability to turn things around. Should be in the finish.
RP
Useful in this grade; winning form over C&D; respectable fifth at Kyneton over 7½f (handicap) last week.
RSIS
Started 9/4 and finished 5th last start at Kyneton. Looking past the last run. Great chance.
Career
7: 1-3-0
Rating · IRD
76
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
3: 0-1-0
Second-up
2: 0-1-0
Third-up
1: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
1: 1-0-0
Track Pakenham
2: 0-2-0
Track CurrentTrack
2: 0-2-0
Track Sale
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1113m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
2: 0-2-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
2: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
3: 1-2-0
Going Soft
2: 0-1-0
Current SR
Negative
Rider’s recent POT is returning 36% lower than Career Avg.
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -77% POT in their L100 Races
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 44% in L100 rides
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 11%
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
AAP
Failed to threaten (wide draw) at Cranbourne first up. Profiles well and worth another go.
ILB
Started at $10.00 and weakened under pressure when 7th last time at Cranbourne but gets the perfect draw.
RP
Finished just behind Shidan when seventh over 6½f at Cranbourne (handicap) three weeks ago; has kicked on in her last couple of races; runs for only the second time in a handicap.
RSIS
Started at 9/1 and looked outclassed when 7th last start at Cranbourne but drawn well.
Career
35: 6-1-2
Rating · IRD
73
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
5: 1-0-0
Second-up
4: 1-0-0
Third-up
4: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Ballarat Synthetic
2: 0-0-0
Track Geelong
2: 0-1-0
Track Mornington
5: 0-0-1
Distance 1100m
3: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
13: 3-0-1
Distance 1235m
1: 0-1-0
Going Heavy
4: 1-0-0
Going Soft
7: 4-0-0
Going Synthetic
7: 1-0-0
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 80%
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 11% POT in L100 Runners
Tricky Map
Negative
Runners with this map, underperform market by 8%
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Let-up (78-days). No threat as a $11 chance at Moe. Others more persuasive.
ILB
Resumes after a break. At $11.00 gave away some ground when 10th last start at Moe on a heavy track and up against a more competitive field.
RP
Out of the frame when tenth over 1m at Moe (handicap) in August; has won at this track.
RSIS
First run back from a break. Started at 10/1 and tailed off to finish 10th last time at Moe on a heavy track and stepping up to a higher level.
Career
4: 1-0-0
Rating · IRD
70
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 1-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Bendigo
2: 0-0-0
Track Geelong
2: 1-0-0
Distance 1300m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1312m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1343m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
3: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 1-0-0
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 11%
Needs To Imp
Negative
Finished towards the tail last start
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
1st Up
Negative
May need this run
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Second campaign (24-weeks). Recent Pakenham jumpout winner. Locally trained and must be respected.
ILB
First run back from a break. Clearly outclassed when 7th last run at Bendigo but will try to take advantage of the alley.
RP
Lightly raced (this just his fifth race); beaten 8l when seventh of eight over 6½f at Bendigo (handicap) in May; layoff to overcome.
RSIS
First run back after a break. Lacklustre showing when 7th last start at Bendigo but gets a favourable draw.