Shortest win price
Raikoke (2)
2.90
Port Lincoln kicks off race 8 on a good track under fine skies at 5:10 pm AEDT, and this Benchmark 68 handicap over 1350 metres has the win market leaning hard on Raikoke, with Chef Militaire next shortest, followed by There Goes My Hero and Georgiegina. The speed is set up for early moves: Chef Militaire leads, while Raikoke, Monarchs Brae and Cleitus sit onpace, leaving a cohort of offpace runners and backmarkers to chase home.
Raikoke looks a curious favourite given the signals. Caitlyn Munro's booking represents a negative rider change, and the Wayne Brown camp are posting minus 100 per cent POT across their last 100 races—a brutal stretch. Still, last start Raikoke showed guts, leading and digging deep to be shaded late over this trip at this track on a good surface, and the rating sits at 100. Chef Militaire, by contrast, has form that stacks up. Ryan Dawson's runner owns a hot jockey-trainer combo outperforming market by 387 per cent, and Ashlee Stone pilots a genuine quick finisher with the fastest overall sectionals last outing. Two consecutive wins at Port Lincoln over 1350 metres on good ground, including a razor-thin margin last time, paint a sharp form line. That conviction matters.
Georgiegina deserves a squiz at odds. The jockey-trainer pairing with M A White is humming, outperforming market by 99 per cent, and gate 2 is a gift from the barrier draw. Not disgraced on soft going here second-up, and backed up with a second at Port Lincoln over a mile on good ground. The stable's going well, so trust that signal. Punters chasing value might find there's a story worth following in how Chef Militaire's finishing kick pairs with that early speed map—sometimes the yarn writes itself.
Shortest win price
Raikoke (2)
2.90
Most career wins
My Mate Sonny
14-8-5 from 68 starts
Back left · leaders right
Backmarker
Midfield
Offpace
Onpace
Leader
Chef Militaire · Positive
Fast Finisher
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Raikoke · Negative
Rider
Negative rider change today
My Mate Sonny · Negative
Current SR
Rider’s recent POT is returning 28% lower than Career Avg.
Monarchs Brae · Negative
Trainer SR
J & K Dunn & Bishop striking at just 3%
Career
52: 7-6-8
Rating · IRD
86
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
6: 0-0-3
Second-up
5: 0-0-1
Third-up
5: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
5: 1-0-1
Track Roxby Downs
1: 0-0-0
Track Streaky Bay
1: 0-0-0
Track Morphettville
11: 0-1-1
Distance 1550m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
4: 0-0-3
Distance 1200m
8: 0-1-1
Going Good
34: 4-6-3
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
11: 1-0-4
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 387%
Consecutive Wins
Positive
Has strung together a few races in a row
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Racing Solidly
Positive
In peak form
AAP
Racing with some conviction. Did it hard both ends from the wide gate this course over this journey and ccan show up again at fair odds.
ILB
Bold effort when winning last time at this track and have to respect the form at this trip. Maintaining a perfect record the last 3 runs. Can't leave out of your calculations.
RP
Completed hat-trick last time; claimed a second C&D win last month when successful by a head; despite that Port Lincoln success, has some questions to answer.
RSIS
Flew home to win last start at the track and will be well suited at the trip. Won last 3 in succession. Finishes off strongly. Large claim helps. Could feature here.
Career
28: 3-4-2
Rating · IRD
100
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
4: 1-0-0
Second-up
3: 0-2-0
Third-up
3: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Flemington
2: 0-0-0
Track Murray Bridge
1: 0-0-0
Track Warwick Farm
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
13: 2-2-0
Distance 1350m
2: 0-1-1
Distance 1400m
8: 1-1-1
Going Synthetic
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
16: 3-2-0
Going Heavy
5: 0-1-1
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Maps Poorly
Negative
Map position not suited at this track, under performing market expectations by 25%
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Long Prep
Negative
Yet to find the winners stall this prep
AAP
Hasn't been all that far away. Led, dug deep into his reserves but shaded late over 1350m in the (Bm68) this track over today's trip. Can lead or take a sit. Threat.
ILB
Was quite a handful for the competition when 3rd last start at the track. Should muster plenty of early toe. Stamps its reason for consideration.
RP
Beaten narrowly when behind the reopposing Chef Militaire last month; produced a string of consistent efforts; recent effort was creditable so can make a bold bid.
RSIS
Ran out of steam towards the end when 3rd beaten by 3/4L last run at the track. Will be positive in the run early. Will go close here.
Career
68: 14-8-5
Rating · IRD
74
Speed map
Leader
First-up
9: 0-1-0
Second-up
8: 1-0-1
Third-up
6: 2-1-0
Fourth-up
5: 1-2-0
Track Camperdown
1: 0-0-0
Track Sandown
4: 0-0-0
Track Flemington
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1390m
6: 3-2-1
Distance 1500m
6: 0-1-1
Going Good
52: 13-6-3
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
15: 1-2-2
Current SR
Negative
Rider’s recent POT is returning 28% lower than Career Avg.
Stable In Form
Positive
Stable going well. Out performing market by 37%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 20% POT in L100 Runners
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 71% in L100 rides
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
AAP
Experienced campaigner. Finished within striking distance (Bm68) this course when second-up at healthy odds. Sharper now, Both totes.
ILB
Started $26.00 and pushed past some when 4th last start here. Shows good early pace. Overlook from a betting angle.
RP
Has scored over C&D; creditable fourth, beaten just over 1l, of 12 when behind the reopposing Chef Militaire last month; can't be ruled out.
RSIS
Odds of 25/1 and made some ground when 4th last start here. Won't be far away during the run.
Career
42: 6-6-1
Rating · IRD
74
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
7: 2-0-0
Second-up
6: 0-0-1
Third-up
5: 0-2-0
Fourth-up
3: 1-0-0
Track Ballarat
1: 0-0-0
Track Curragh
2: 0-0-0
Track Galway
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
2: 1-0-0
Distance 1600m
3: 0-0-0
Distance 1800m
5: 0-0-0
Going Good
18: 3-4-0
Going Heavy
6: 1-0-0
Going Soft
18: 2-2-1
Trainer SR
Negative
J & K Dunn & Bishop striking at just 3%
Jockey Booking
Positive
Jemma Gutte 22% above market expected in L100 Rides
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 45%
Trainer ROI
Negative
Trainers runners currently losing 48% Profit on Turnover
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Nice Barrier
Positive
Well drawn from gate 1
AAP
Failed to threaten in soft going this track second-up at huge odds. Unplaced from 4 starts here and others carry more punch.
ILB
Was $101.00 and struggled with the pace when 9th last run here but will appreciate a good draw. Should be going forward early. Very unlikely.
RP
Ninth of 12 last month; strong claims.
RSIS
Started 100/1 and lost ground in the run home when 9th last start at this venue but drawn beautifully. Shows good early pace.
Career
60: 12-6-6
Rating · IRD
79
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
5: 1-0-1
Second-up
4: 1-0-0
Third-up
3: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
3: 0-0-1
Track Balaklava
3: 0-0-2
Track Naracoorte
1: 0-0-0
Track Clare
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2000m
2: 1-0-0
Distance 2150m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 2200m
1: 0-0-1
Going Good
45: 11-4-2
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
14: 1-2-4
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 3%
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 45%
Trainer ROI
Negative
Trainers runners currently losing 48% Profit on Turnover
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 13%
Well beaten LS
Negative
Not competitive last run
Imprv Needed
Negative
Would need to lift here to feature
AAP
Never sighted this track second-up. Others more persuasive.
ILB
Started $26.00 and only fair when 11th last run at this venue. Entitled to be big odds.
RP
Finished 11th of 12 last month; season-ticket holder here with ten wins; should give it a bold bid.
RSIS
Started at 25/1 and mediocre display when 11th last start at this venue.
Career
20: 4-1-1
Rating · IRD
76
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
3: 0-0-1
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 1-0-0
Track Ballarat
1: 0-0-0
Track Mornington
2: 1-0-0
Track Cranbourne
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1880m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 2000m
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-1-0
Going Synthetic
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
17: 3-0-1
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 10% better than Career Avg.
Jockey Booking
Positive
Andrew Stead 27% above market expected in L100 Rides
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
First-up (41-weeks). Ex P Kearney in Victoria. Can make a positive start for new trainer after long spell. Check markets.
ILB
Fresh after a 41 week spell. Jumped at $6.50 and faded to finish 7th last run at Geelong and coming back in trip. Change in trainer. Very slim hope.
RP
Not beaten that far over 1m4f at Geelong (handicap) in January; now running for a new yard; doesn't have a good record when fresh; one to tread carefully with.
RSIS
Resumes after a 41 week break. Started 11/2 and struggled with the pace when 7th last time at Geelong and back to a shorter trip.
Career
33: 2-7-6
Rating · IRD
90
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
6: 0-2-0
Second-up
5: 1-1-1
Third-up
4: 0-0-2
Fourth-up
2: 0-1-1
Track Port Lincoln
6: 0-0-2
Track Balaklava
2: 0-0-0
Track Trentham
1: 0-1-0
Distance 970m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1200m
5: 0-1-0
Distance 1350m
4: 0-0-2
Going Good
24: 2-4-6
Going Soft
9: 0-3-0
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 3%
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 45%
Trainer ROI
Negative
Trainers runners currently losing 48% Profit on Turnover
Maps Poorly
Negative
Map position not suited at this track, under performing market expectations by 25%
Wide Draw
Negative
Likely to get caught wide
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Form At Track
Negative
Yet to win here
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Winless since 7 Oct 2024. Settled back and passed a few late in the (Bm64) this venue second-up. Has an adverse draw. Hard to warm to.
ILB
At $6.50 picked up some late ground when 4th last start around here. Good enough chance at a very tempting price.
RP
Was held in fourth over 6f here (handicap) ten days ago; has largely been consistent of late; not won for some time now; may have to settle for supporting role given many of his rivals are in good form.
RSIS
Started 11/2 and advanced late into 4th last start at this track. Good prospects.
Career
43: 6-5-1
Rating · IRD
78
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
9: 2-1-0
Second-up
8: 0-1-0
Third-up
5: 1-1-0
Fourth-up
4: 0-2-0
Track Port Lincoln
4: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
4: 0-0-0
Track Sandown
3: 0-0-1
Distance 1800m
5: 1-0-0
Distance 1960m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 2040m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
27: 4-4-1
Going Heavy
2: 0-1-0
Going Soft
14: 2-0-0
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 3%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -65% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 45%
Trainer Form
Negative
Stable out of form, losing 48% Profit on Turnover
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 13%
Form At Track
Negative
Yet to win here
AAP
Sent out $17 when never got into the race in soft going this course when second-up. Ordinary stats at this track and trip. Can fill the minors here.
ILB
Started at $17.00 and ran 8th last run here. Facing a difficult task today.
RP
Finished eighth, beaten just over 4l by Chef Militaire when not beaten far ten days ago; this is competitive and one to tread carefully with.
RSIS
Started at 16/1 and finished 8th last start at this venue.
Career
25: 3-8-3
Rating · IRD
89
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
5: 0-2-1
Second-up
3: 1-0-0
Third-up
3: 1-0-1
Fourth-up
2: 0-2-0
Track Casterton
1: 0-1-0
Track Stawell
1: 0-1-0
Track Wangaratta
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1350m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1550m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
8: 0-4-1
Going Heavy
8: 1-3-2
Going Soft
9: 2-1-0
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 45%
Trainer ROI
Negative
Trainers runners currently losing 48% Profit on Turnover
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
AAP
Every chance but compounded in soft going this track after lengthy absence. Better conditioned. Will take stopping in this company.
ILB
Couldn't maintain the pace when 10th last time around here. Should go very close.
RP
Finished tenth of 12 when dropped back to this distance last month; others appeal more with several rivals in good nick.
RSIS
Weakened to finish 10th last start around here. Expecting a solid performance.
Career
14: 1-1-1
Rating · IRD
75
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
4: 0-0-1
Second-up
2: 1-1-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Strathalbyn
1: 0-0-0
Track Murray Bridge
1: 0-0-0
Track Port Lincoln
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
6: 1-1-0
Distance 1430m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 900m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
10: 1-1-1
Going Soft
4: 0-0-0
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 9% better than Career Avg.
Trainer SR
Negative
J & K Dunn & Bishop striking at just 3%
Key Rider
Positive
Brooke King 28% above market expected in L100 Rides
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 45%
Trainer Form
Negative
Stable out of form, losing 48% Profit on Turnover
Key Jockey
Positive
Brooke King winning at 11% POT in last 100 rides
Maps Poorly
Negative
Map position not suited at this track, under performing market expectations by 25%
Well beaten LS
Negative
Not competitive last run
AAP
Freshened since return. Failed to flatter this venue for new stable. Fitter and second-up form generally better. Best viewed as a rough place hope.
ILB
Jumped at $51.00 and underperformed when 8th last run at this track. Hard to warm to.
RP
Came home eighth, beaten 8l, over 6f here (handicap) when separating a number of reopposing rivals four weeks ago on debut for this trainer; stepped up on her last two starts; running in a handicap for just the second time; hard enough to fancy as this is a fairly competitive event.
RSIS
Was 50/1 and disappointing display when 8th last run at the track.
Career
18: 2-3-0
Rating · IRD
92
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
6: 1-1-0
Second-up
4: 1-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Kyneton
1: 0-0-0
Track Port Lincoln
10: 2-3-0
Track CurrentTrack
10: 2-3-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1112m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1130m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
15: 2-3-0
Going Soft
3: 0-0-0
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 99%
Nice Barrier
Positive
Well drawn from gate 2
AAP
Not disgraced on a soft deck this course second-up. Could give some cheek at odds.
ILB
Odds of $9.50 and ran past a few when 5th last run here and has a good draw. Will be hitting the line strongly. Gets a chance against these.
RP
Can boast winning form over this C&D; fifth, beaten just under 2l by Chef Militaire when producing a respectable effort last month; others more persuasive as this is competitive.
RSIS
Odds of 17/2 and picked up some ground to run 5th last time at this venue and will try to take advantage of the draw. Will be motoring home late. Win will not surprise.
Career
21: 1-2-4
Rating · IRD
74
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-1
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Werribee
1: 0-1-0
Track Port Augusta
1: 0-0-1
Track Ballarat
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1450m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1600m
7: 1-0-2
Distance 1629m
1: 0-1-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
10: 0-1-2
Going Good
10: 1-1-2
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 53% in Last 100 Rides
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 3%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -41% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 45%
Trainer ROI
Negative
Trainers runners currently losing 48% Profit on Turnover
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Wide Draw
Negative
Likely to get caught wide
AAP
Ex Ms Jessica Tzaferis in SA. Out the back, closed with raking strides in the Hcp (56) this course over this distance. One for exotics.
ILB
Good run when placing 2nd last start here and carrying less weight this time. First start for a new trainer. Suggest watching.
RP
Ran well when beaten less than a length last month; first start for trainer.
RSIS
Good run when finishing 2nd beaten by 1L last time at this venue and dropping weight. Coming to a new trainer.
Career
25: 1-3-2
Rating · IRD
70
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
4: 0-0-1
Second-up
3: 0-1-0
Third-up
3: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
3: 0-0-0
Track Murray Bridge
2: 0-0-0
Track Gawler
1: 0-0-0
Track Port Lincoln
13: 1-1-1
Distance 1250m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1350m
10: 1-1-1
Distance 1396m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
22: 0-2-2
Going Soft
2: 1-0-0
Going Unknown
1: 0-1-0
Down In Weight
Positive
Drops 4kg from LS run
AAP
Wore them down late this venue over this trip. Could add some value to exotics.
ILB
Picked up nicely to win last time at the track and suited by the weight drop.
RP
Lost his maiden tag in a maiden when winning by half a length last month.
RSIS
Charged home to win last start at this track and gets some weight relief.