Shortest win price
The Wirrulla Boy (4)
2.25
The Streaky Bay Hotel Benchmark 70 handicap kicks off at 2:15 pm AEDT over the mile at Port Lincoln on a good four track in fine conditions. The market has The Wirrulla Boy shortest, with Charka next up, followed by Pick 'N' Mix and Tydeus rounding out the first four. This looks a genuinely open affair where form, fitness, and the run from the barriers will tell the tale. The win market reflects a race where no runner has stamped authority, and that's often where the real yarn unfolds.
The Wirrulla Boy shapes as the obvious type to beat off the back of a dominant display over this exact distance at Port Lincoln last time, winning a BM68 in soft going by just under a length after a spell. Brooke King's recent strike rate is running 16 per cent better than career average, and the AAP comment flags him as a major player who finished too well when it mattered. From barrier seven, he'll likely settle midfield alongside Tydeus and Charka—a speed group that offers flexibility. Charka presents a genuine counterargument, though. This runner won a BM64 at the slightly longer trip on the same track and has a reputation for going hard early from a wide gate. At just 54 kilograms, the light weight could be the difference in a tight finish, and Wayne Brown's charge is tipped as a major player by the form commentary.
Pick 'N' Mix sits as a leader type who has shown glimpses at this level but carries a rider change that AAP rates as negative today. The trainer's strike rate at just 3 per cent tells you something too. Our Divinyl, meanwhile, deserves a mention—Polly Brewster's recent return on turnover is 53 per cent better than career average, and the jockey-trainer combo are outperforming market expectations by 136 per cent. That's a compelling angle in a race without a standout. The form narrative suggests The Wirrulla Boy's recent win gives him the edge, but Charka and Our Divinyl both present genuine claims if punters want to look beyond market shortest.
Shortest win price
The Wirrulla Boy (4)
2.25
Most career wins
Tydeus
8-7-5 from 53 starts
Back left · leaders right
Backmarker
Midfield
Offpace
Leader
Tydeus · Positive
Drawn In
Suited drawn down low
Pick 'N' Mix · Negative
Trainer Career
Trainer Career S/R is 3%
Our Divinyl · Positive
Rider SR
Jockey recent POT is 53% better than Career Avg.
The Wirrulla Boy · Positive
Fast Finisher
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Career
53: 8-7-5
Rating · IRD
78
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
8: 2-2-0
Second-up
6: 1-2-0
Third-up
5: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
4: 0-0-0
Track Kyneton
1: 0-1-0
Track Port Lincoln
19: 2-5-0
Track Lock
4: 2-1-1
Distance 900m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 908m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
21: 0-4-3
Going Good
35: 5-7-3
Going Heavy
1: 1-0-0
Going Soft
14: 0-0-1
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Comfortably beaten in soft going this track for new trainer. Can't enthuse.
ILB
Jumped at $16.00 and weakened to finish 8th last time at this venue but has drawn to do little work. Should come to hand quickly. Watch betting.
RP
Beaten 6l when well behind The Wirrulla Boy here last month on debut for this trainer; may have to settle for supporting role.
RSIS
Was 15/1 and struggled with the pace when 8th last time at this venue but drawn the rails. Displays good tactical pace.
Career
11: 3-2-1
Rating · IRD
99
Speed map
Leader
First-up
4: 2-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-1-0
Third-up
2: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Geelong
1: 1-0-0
Track Mornington
1: 0-0-1
Track Pakenham
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1000m
6: 1-2-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1125m
1: 1-0-0
Going Synthetic
2: 1-0-0
Going Good
7: 2-2-1
Going Soft
2: 0-0-0
Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 3%
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 45%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Third outing for new trainer/ this region. Mediocre performance after settling handy this course over this journey. Looks suitably placed.
ILB
At $7.00 kept chasing when 4th last start at this venue. Should go very close.
RP
A proven winner with a career wins-runs record of 3-11; clear chance.
RSIS
Odds of 6/1 and passed some rivals in the late stages when 4th last start at this venue. Major chance.
Career
47: 6-5-6
Rating · IRD
80
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
6: 0-0-0
Second-up
5: 0-0-1
Third-up
4: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
4: 1-0-1
Track Morphettville
14: 1-1-2
Track Strathalbyn
1: 0-0-0
Track Port Lincoln
5: 1-0-1
Distance 1516m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1050m
4: 0-1-0
Distance 1100m
5: 1-0-0
Going Soft
12: 0-1-1
Going Unknown
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
30: 5-4-3
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 53% better than Career Avg.
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 136%
Trainer Form
Positive
In form stable, out performing market expectations 23%
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 12% POT in L100 Runners
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Bolted in at Port Augusta two back. Trimmed margin late this track over this trip. More suitable draw and warrants attention.
ILB
Was $10.00 and pushed past some when 5th last run at this venue. Has early speed and positions nicely. Polly Brewster and Brenton Jones command respect as a team. Marginal prospect.
RP
Was behind The Wirrulla Boy here last month when beaten just over 5l (fifth of 12); others appeal more as poor record running for the second time after an absence.
RSIS
Started at 9/1 and ran past a few when 5th last time at this venue. Jockey Polly Brewster and trainer Brenton Jones have shared plenty of success together.
Career
21: 4-2-3
Rating · IRD
100
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
3: 1-1-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-1
Track Gawler
2: 0-0-0
Track Port Lincoln
12: 4-2-3
Track CurrentTrack
12: 4-2-3
Distance 1050m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1210m
4: 2-1-1
Going Soft
3: 1-0-1
Going Good
18: 3-2-2
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 16% better than Career Avg.
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 3%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -31% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 67%
Trainer Form
Negative
Stable out of form, losing 70% Profit on Turnover
Key Jockey
Positive
Brooke King winning at 18% POT in last 100 rides
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 13%
AAP
Finished too well winning (Bm68) this track off long break. Shapes as a major player again.
ILB
Bold effort when winning last time at the track and proven performer at this trip in the past. Very capable of taking this out.
RP
Recorded second C&D win ten days ago.
RSIS
Romped home to win last start at this venue and suited at this distance in the past. Will go close.
Career
11: 2-0-4
Rating · IRD
93
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
4: 1-0-3
Second-up
3: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
2: 1-0-0
Track Kembla Grange
1: 0-0-0
Track Strathalbyn
1: 0-0-1
Track Newcastle
2: 0-0-1
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1210m
2: 1-0-1
Distance 900m
2: 0-0-1
Going Good
8: 1-0-2
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-1
Going Soft
2: 1-0-1
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -40% POT in their L100 Races
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Margin LS
Positive
Won by a big margin last start
Track Stats
Positive
Excels at this track
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Terrific from the wide gate this course. Can lead or take a sit. Has a light weight. Major player here.
ILB
Went to the front and never looked back when winning by a margin of more than 3L last time at the track but down in distance. Will go close.
RP
Readily accounted for rivals over 6f here (handicap) last month; must be high on list.
RSIS
Controlled the pace to win by a margin of over 3L last start around here but back in trip. Should be going forward early. Exhibiting good form lately. Commands respect.
Career
10: 2-1-1
Rating · IRD
73
Speed map
Leader
First-up
2: 1-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Port Lincoln
6: 2-1-1
Track CurrentTrack
6: 2-1-1
Track Balaklava
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1050m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1210m
2: 0-1-1
Distance 900m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
7: 2-1-1
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0
Current SR
Negative
Rider’s recent POT is returning 25% lower than Career Avg.
Trainer SR
Negative
J & K Dunn & Bishop striking at just 3%
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 110%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 45%
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 43% in L100 rides
Tricky Map
Negative
Runners with this map, underperform market by 6%
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
AAP
Prominent but got the staggers and surrendered quickly this venue second-up. Best on top of the ground. Sharper now but remote place hope at best.
ILB
Started $61.00 and faded to finish 12th last time here but have to respect the form at the distance. Should jump out and bowl along. Seems very unlikely.
RP
Finished last of 12 when well behind The Wirrulla Boy here last month; successful in a handicap last month and can't be ruled out.
RSIS
At 60/1 gave away some ground when 12th last run here but solid performer at this trip in the past. Should muster plenty of early pace.
Career
52: 7-4-6
Rating · IRD
71
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
6: 3-0-0
Second-up
5: 1-0-1
Third-up
4: 2-0-1
Fourth-up
3: 0-0-0
Track Kembla Grange
1: 0-0-1
Track Strathalbyn
1: 0-0-0
Track Warwick Farm
1: 0-0-0
Distance 900m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1000m
11: 2-1-1
Distance 1050m
1: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
12: 0-1-1
Going Good
39: 7-3-5
Trainer SR
Negative
J & K Dunn & Bishop striking at just 3%
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -29% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 45%
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 13%
Needs To Imp
Negative
Finished towards the tail last start
Form 3rd Up
Positive
Has won 2 from 4 when third up
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Old stager struggling to recapture best form. Settled back and didn't come on this track second-up. Needs a major turnaround.
ILB
Was $61.00 and below expectations when 11th last time at the track. Too much luck needed to come into contention.
RP
Has won three times here but largely disappointing since successful in a handicap at Port Lincoln New Year's Eve; finished 11th of 12 last month; others are preferred.
RSIS
Odds of 60/1 and unsatisfactory performance when 11th last start at the track.
Career
45: 6-6-3
Rating · IRD
73
Speed map
Leader
First-up
8: 1-1-1
Second-up
6: 1-0-0
Third-up
6: 1-1-0
Fourth-up
5: 0-1-0
Track Ceduna
1: 0-0-0
Track Lock
1: 0-1-0
Track Goulburn
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1050m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1210m
2: 0-0-0
Going Good
33: 5-4-3
Going Heavy
2: 0-1-0
Going Soft
10: 1-1-0
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 98%
Tricky Map
Negative
Runners with this map, underperform market by 6%
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Awkward Draw
Negative
May find this draw awkward
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
Imprv Needed
Negative
Would need to lift here to feature
AAP
Remains fresh. Was a long way from the action in 1000m (Bm64) this venue. Drawn out but has good gate speed and rates highly.
ILB
Jumped at $21.00 and looked outclassed when 10th last run around here. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Prefer in something weaker.
RP
Behind Pick 'N' Mix and Evening Bride (runner-up and seventh) here when last of ten four weeks ago; has a good record over course and distance (three wins from 18 runs); poor record second up off a break so can be taken on.
RSIS
Was 20/1 and looked outclassed when 10th last run here. Won't be far away during the run.
Career
31: 4-4-2
Rating · IRD
70
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
4: 1-0-0
Second-up
3: 1-2-0
Third-up
3: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
3: 1-1-0
Track Strathalbyn
2: 0-0-0
Track Gawler
1: 0-0-0
Track Port Lincoln
18: 4-2-1
Distance 1000m
8: 2-1-1
Distance 1050m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
4: 0-1-0
Going Good
26: 4-4-1
Going Soft
5: 0-0-1
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Needs To Imp
Negative
Finished towards the tail last start
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Resuming (27-weeks). Back in tough race but placed under similar conditions here last prep at decent odds. Betting.
ILB
First up from a 27 week break. At $31.00 only fair when 12th last time at Port Augusta but drawn nicely. Likely to settle back in the field. Prefer a return to something a lot easier.
RP
Finished out the back over 6f at Port Augusta (handicap) six months ago on debut for this trainer; four wins from 18 here; returning from a layoff here; others more persuasive.
RSIS
Back after a break of 27 weeks. At 30/1 was nothing special when 12th last time at Port Augusta but gets a favourable stall. Expected to settle towards the tail.