Shortest win price
Donatello (6)
2.30
The Vale Rob Burnet is a benchmark 78 handicap for horses three years and older over 1800 metres at Rosehill on a Good 4 track this Friday at 2:10 pm AEDT. Donatello is the shortest-priced runner in a market that bunches quickly, followed by Samarelle and Botanical Boy, with Storm Season next through the order. The yarn here is a solid proof that form lines matter—three of the first four have shown genuine staying credentials at this trip or thereabouts, and there's a jockey-rider angle worth watching with Dylan Gibbons aboard Storm Season after his recent hot run of form.
Samarelle tells a compelling redemption story for a well-bred mare chasing back-to-back wins. She's fresh off victories at Eagle Farm and Warwick Farm, the first of which came over this exact distance in soft going, where she scooted clear by nearly two lengths. Her record reads well: first-up she's 3 from 3 into some stakes; second-up she's won twice; and her finishing sectionals at last start were among the quickest in the field. Barrier 2 with Anna Roper gives her an ideal map to stalk the pace and strike late, a position that historically outperforms market here. Meanwhile, Botanical Boy (barrier 4, Nash Rawiller, A & S Freedman) looms as the form surprise—his rating of 100 sits well above most rivals, and his fourth-up record is a crisp 2-1-0 after keeping coming to just miss at Randwick-Kensington over 1800 metres three weeks back. That Freedman-Rawiller combination is outperforming expectations by 160 per cent, a stat that speaks volumes in a moderate company race.
Donatello at the top of the market is on a quick back-up and has raced well of late, including a raking late-run effort at Randwick where he closed with long strides in benchmark 78 company. His 91 rating and recent consistency frame him as the legitimate short-price runner, though the market seems to respect his proven staying form. Storm Season, at weight relief after recent heavy assignments, shapes as a live each-way proposition—Dylan Gibbons has been riding over market on recent form and Storm Season was a slick 60-kilogram winner at Warwick Farm five weeks past. The play sits with form convergence and early pace shape: Samarelle and Storm Season sit on-pace to control tempo, Botanical Boy figures to hunt them down, and Donatello will be too far back early but has the finishing kick to threaten. This race has genuine value outside the shortest price.
Shortest win price
Donatello (6)
2.30
Most career wins
Marsabit
7-8-9 from 95 starts
Back left · leaders right
Backmarker
Midfield
Offpace
Onpace
Leader
Thrice · Negative
Jockey Booking
Tim Clark current POT is 19% below Career Avg.
Samarelle · Positive
Fast Finisher
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Botanical Boy · Positive
Hot J/T Combo
Combo are out performing market expectations by 160%
Storm Season · Positive
Jockey ROI
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 38% in Last 100 Rides
Career
11: 2-0-1
Rating · IRD
98
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
4: 0-0-1
Second-up
2: 1-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Curragh
3: 1-0-1
Track Leopardstown
1: 0-0-0
Track Listowel
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1408m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1800m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1810m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
8: 1-0-1
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
2: 1-0-0
Jockey Booking
Negative
Tim Clark current POT is 19% below Career Avg.
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 32% in L100 rides
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Weight Increase
Negative
Rises 8.5kg now
AAP
Did the donkey work then dropped anchor at Randwick off long break. Can lead or take a sit. First time around Rosehill but goes well second-up.
ILB
Started $15.00 and couldn't stay in touch when 9th last run at Randwick. Giving another go here and back in an easier grade. Will be positive in the run early. Will be fighting out the finish.
RP
Ninth of ten beaten 7l over 1m at Randwick (handicap) last month; others have more pressing claims.
RSIS
Was 14/1 and tailed off to finish 9th last run at Randwick. Can show a better performance this time and has been racing in stronger company. Strong chance to be considered.
Career
11: 3-3-1
Rating · IRD
83
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
3: 1-1-0
Second-up
2: 1-0-1
Third-up
2: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Warwick Farm
3: 1-1-0
Track Randwick
2: 0-1-0
Track Eagle Farm
2: 1-0-0
Distance 1200m
2: 1-0-0
Distance 1400m
4: 0-3-0
Distance 1500m
1: 0-0-1
Going Good
5: 0-2-1
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
5: 3-1-0
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Map Suits
Positive
Suitable Map, where runners in this position outperform market by 1%
Consecutive Wins
Positive
Has strung together a few races in a row
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Good Form
Positive
Very competitive in recent runs
Weight Rise
Negative
Carrying 4kg more than LS
AAP
Fresh. Well bred mare chasing hat-trick. Prominent and scooted clear to victory at Eagle Farm over this distance. Can show up again at fair odds.
ILB
Romped home to win last run at Eagle Farm. Maintaining a perfect record the last 2 attempts. Has some claims.
RP
Won a handicap by 2l at Eagle Farm last month; bids for hat-trick and career record shows her ability to win (wins-runs record of 3-11); chance.
RSIS
Charged home to win last run at Eagle Farm. On a winning streak the last 2 attempts.
Career
13: 4-2-1
Rating · IRD
100
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
3: 1-1-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 2-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-0
Track Sandown
1: 0-0-0
Track Caulfield Heath
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1400m
3: 1-0-0
Distance 1430m
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
5: 3-0-0
Going Heavy
2: 0-1-0
Going Soft
6: 1-1-1
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 160%
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Up In Dist
Positive
Racing at a more suitable distance
Gap In Runs
Negative
Not raced for 31 days
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Now 4 weeks between runs. Kept coming and just fell short at Randwick-Kensington over today's trip. Since trialled at Randwick 23 Oct. Makes a strong case in this company.
ILB
Did well to run into 3rd beaten by 1/2L last start at Randwick Kensington and goes down in weight. Will be there at the business end.
RP
Career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 5-13); half a length third to Off The Scale (Randwick) last month when not beaten far; every chance.
RSIS
Ran on strongly when 3rd beaten by 1/2L last time at Randwick Kensington and gets a reduction in weight. Jockey Nash Rawiller consistently rides well for this stable. Has every chance.
Career
16: 4-3-1
Rating · IRD
79
Speed map
Leader
First-up
4: 2-0-0
Second-up
3: 1-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-0
Track Sandown
2: 0-0-0
Track Caulfield Heath
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1400m
7: 2-0-0
Distance 1500m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1533m
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
9: 3-1-1
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
5: 1-2-0
Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 38% in Last 100 Rides
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are under performing market expectations by -20%
Hot Jockey
Positive
Dylan Gibbons in hot recent form, out performing market expectation by 57%
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Awkward Draw
Negative
May find this draw awkward
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
Weight Drop
Positive
Drops 4kg from LS run
AAP
Solid 60.5kg winner at Warwick Farm 5 Oct. Big weight took its toll at Warwick Farm. On pacer. Right in this with weight relief.
ILB
Started at $6.50 and peaked in the closing stages when 4th last run at Warwick Farm but competing in a more challenging class. Should jump out and bowl along. This will be a test.
RP
Proven that she knows how to get her head in front (seeking a fifth career win); creditable fourth at Warwick Farm over 1m (handicap) two weeks ago; can't be ruled out.
RSIS
At 11/2 couldn't find the line when 4th last run at Warwick Farm but facing a stronger group of contenders. Should be going forward early. Goes down in weight.
Career
9: 1-2-1
Rating · IRD
91
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
3: 1-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-1-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
3: 1-1-1
Track Warwick Farm
4: 0-1-0
Track Randwick
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1400m
3: 0-0-1
Distance 1600m
3: 0-1-0
Going Good
3: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-1-0
Going Soft
5: 1-1-1
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 19% better than Career Avg.
Ideal Map
Positive
Map position exceeding market by 1%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Blinkers On
Positive
Trainer has opted for the Blinkers on, take note
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
Down In Weight
Positive
Drops 4.5kg from LS run
AAP
Great run at Warwick Farm 23 Sep. Got back and wasn't totally disgraced at Warwick Farm. Can make his presence felt.
ILB
Started $10.00 and came in 8th last time at Warwick Farm. Has the potential to improve sharply but up against tougher competition. Blinkers go on for the first time. Expecting a strong showing.
RP
Has winning form at this track; this is his grade; finished eighth but wasn't beaten too far (just under 4l) at Warwick Farm over 1m (handicap, close behind Storm Season) two weeks ago; shown he can be competitive fairly recently and entitled to respect.
RSIS
Odds of 9/1 and came in 8th last start at Warwick Farm. Happy to overlook that run but matched against tougher rivals. Interesting gear change of blinkers on first time. Good chance of taking this out.
Career
9: 2-3-0
Rating · IRD
91
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
2: 1-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-1-0
Third-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Waipukurau
1: 0-0-0
Track Randwick Kensington
1: 0-0-0
Track Illawarra Grange
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1400m
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1450m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1500m
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
4: 1-2-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
4: 1-1-0
Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 27% in Last 100 Rides
Jockey Booking
Positive
Zac Lloyd 32% above market expected in L100 Rides
Hot Trainer
Positive
Chris Waller in good form, out performing market 22%
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 9% POT in L100 Runners
Maps Poorly
Negative
Map position not suited at this track, under performing market expectations by 12%
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Awkward Draw
Negative
May find this draw awkward
Backup
Positive
Racing again inside one week
AAP
On a quick back-up. Racing well in recent weeks. Great run at Warwick Farm 21 Oct. Out the back, closed with raking strides in the (Bm78) at Randwick. Danger.
ILB
Backs up quickly. Improved to place when 2nd beaten by 3/4L last run at Randwick. Been in the placegetters each start this preparation. Definite winning chance.
RP
Consistent performer; went close when runner-up over 7½f at Randwick (handicap) seven days ago; Zac Lloyd a good booking.
RSIS
On a quick turnaround. Nice run when finishing 2nd beaten by 3/4L last time at Randwick. Has not missed the money of late in 3 attempts. Capable of winning this.
Career
18: 4-0-0
Rating · IRD
86
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
3: 1-0-0
Second-up
2: 1-0-0
Third-up
2: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Kembla Grange
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
2: 0-0-0
Track Dubbo
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
3: 0-0-0
Distance 1900m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
4: 0-0-0
Going Good
7: 2-0-0
Going Heavy
2: 1-0-0
Going Soft
9: 1-0-0
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 82%
Ideal Map
Positive
Map position exceeding market by 1%
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
Primed
Positive
Fitter here racing on a quick back up
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
On a short back-up. Bathurst Cup winner three back. Okay when wide at latest after settling back. Don't undersell.
ILB
On a short back up. Jumped at $5.50 and average effort when 6th last run at Dubbo but will try to take advantage of the gate.
RP
Career wins-runs record of 4-18; far from disgraced (beaten just under 3l) at Dubbo over 1m (handicap) last Saturday; a few rivals look in good form so others appeal more.
RSIS
Backing up quickly. Started 9/2 and lacked competitiveness when 6th last run at Dubbo but drawn nicely. Jacob Stiff is a suitable booking. The large claim from Jacob Stiff helps.
Career
13: 2-4-0
Rating · IRD
80
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
3: 0-1-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-2-0
Fourth-up
2: 1-0-0
Track Doomben
3: 0-1-0
Track Hawkesbury
1: 0-0-0
Track Benalla
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1300m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1350m
3: 0-1-0
Going Good
11: 2-2-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-1-0
Going Soft
1: 0-1-0
Trainer Form
Positive
In form stable, out performing market expectations 22%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 9% POT in L100 Runners
Awkward Draw
Negative
May find this draw awkward
Primed
Positive
Fitter here racing on a quick back up
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
On a quick back-up. Went close at Doomben 17 Oct. Settled back and didn't figure in the (Bm78) at Randwick. Had support there. Expecting better.
ILB
On a quick back up. At $4.60 struggled with the pace when 8th last run at Randwick but gets a reduction in weight. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Others are better.
RP
Not the most consistent of horses lately; last of eight at Randwick over 7½f (handicap, just behind Donatello) last Saturday; a few rivals look in good form so others more persuasive.
RSIS
On a short back up. Odds of 7/2 and struggled with the pace when 8th last run at Randwick but dropping weight. Gets back and needs luck.
Career
18: 4-1-0
Rating · IRD
72
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
3: 1-0-0
Second-up
2: 2-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
1: 1-0-0
Track Moruya
1: 0-0-0
Track Canberra
1: 0-0-0
Track Doomben
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
6: 1-0-0
Distance 1800m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2000m
3: 0-0-0
Going Good
7: 2-1-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
10: 2-0-0
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer ROI
Negative
Trainers runners currently losing 21% Profit on Turnover
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Ran home respectably into a non-threatening 5th at Canberra. Lacks appeal here.
ILB
Started $10.00 and chased well when 5th last run at Canberra.
RP
Has managed four wins from 18 career runs but hasn't really fired since her success in a handicap at Kembla Grange in August; out of the frame (beaten 3l in fifth) over 1m at Canberra (handicap) last month; this looks a fair heat so hard enough to fancy; also engaged in race 5 at Hawkesbury.
RSIS
Started 9/1 and improved late to finish 5th last time at Canberra.
Career
25: 6-1-5
Rating · IRD
71
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
4: 0-0-1
Second-up
3: 1-0-0
Third-up
3: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Scone
4: 1-1-1
Track Warwick Farm
1: 0-0-0
Track Randwick
2: 0-0-1
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
3: 0-0-2
Distance 1450m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
10: 1-0-2
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
14: 5-1-3
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 47%
Map Suits
Positive
Suitable Map, where runners in this position outperform market by 1%
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Got back and wasn't totally disgraced at Warwick Farm over longer assignment. Switching to 1800m in stronger company.
ILB
Odds of $21.00 and finished 6th last start at Warwick Farm and facing a stronger group of contenders. Will appreciate the drop in weight. Looks hopeful.
RP
Has managed six wins from 25 career runs; not far behind Marsabit when sixth over 1m2½f at Warwick Farm (handicap) last month; others have more pressing claims as a few rivals look in good form.
RSIS
Started 20/1 and finished 6th last start at Warwick Farm and racing in stronger company. Gets some weight taken off.
Career
95: 7-8-9
Rating · IRD
70
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
8: 1-0-0
Second-up
7: 0-0-2
Third-up
6: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
6: 1-1-0
Track Forbes
2: 0-0-0
Track Hawkesbury
3: 0-1-0
Track Randwick
10: 0-0-0
Distance 1408m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1580m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1583m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
47: 6-3-2
Going Heavy
12: 1-1-0
Going Soft
36: 0-4-7
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 95%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 6% POT in L100 Runners
Map Suits
Positive
Suitable Map, where runners in this position outperform market by 1%
Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Nice Barrier
Positive
Well drawn from gate 1
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Got the wobbles late after leading at Warwick Farm over longer test. Coming back in distance. Leaning towards others here.
ILB
Started $41.00 and ran 5th last run at Warwick Farm but has minimal work to do from the barrier. Up against a more competitive field. Needs a lot of luck.
RP
Solid effort when beaten 2l to finish fifth over 1m2½f at Warwick Farm (handicap) two weeks ago; likes this combination of C&D; facing a testing assignment and hard enough to fancy.
RSIS
Started 40/1 and finished 5th last time at Warwick Farm but can save some energy from the stall. Challenged by a tougher grade.