Shortest win price
Ten Commandments (5)
2.05
Sale's listed handicap over the mile shapes as a thriller in the wet. The Ladbrokes Sale Cup at 4:30 pm AEDT will be run on Heavy 9 with rain falling, and the market has Ten Commandments and El Rocko as the two shortest wins, followed by Makdane and Freedom Rally. It's a cracking field where the going will sort out the genuine stayers from those caught out by the slog.
Ten Commandments has to be the logical pick here. The Rating 100 galloper comes off a win at Ballarat over this exact distance and is returning to proven territory after a fair run without threatening at Flemington in heavy rain last time. Trainer C Maher's stable is running at a solid 13 per cent profit on turnover through their last hundred runners, and the data suggests this horse's map position at Sale performs nine per cent better than market odds suggest—a real edge when the track is this heavy. On the quick back-up over 1600 metres, the form line stacks up nicely. El Rocko will be hard to beat from barrier 2 with early speed an advantage on this circuit, and the draw suits him down low. He's a 69-start campaigner with winning experience fresh, though last time at Caulfield he got the wobbles and faded from the placings. The weight drop and good draw here can help him atone, but the heavy going might blunt what makes him tick.
Freedom Rally presents an interesting angle as a roughie. The horse was safely held in choppy conditions at Sandown first-up as a $16 shot but had backed up the previous start with a win on Heavy 8. Jockey Beau Mertens comes in underperforming his career average by 28 per cent, which is a legitimate concern, though the horse itself ticks boxes with form at this distance and going. The AAP comment suggests he can fill the minors here rather than win, but in a race this open, the value might be worth chasing if you're keen on the form narrative.
Shortest win price
Ten Commandments (5)
2.05
Most career wins
Ten Commandments
10-2-3 from 34 starts
Back left · leaders right
Backmarker
Offmidfield
Midfield
Offpace
Leader
Freedom Rally · Negative
Jockey Booking
Beau Mertens current POT is 28% below Career Avg.
Ten Commandments · Positive
Trainer ROI
Runners from this stable currently going at 13% POT in L100 Runners
Aztec Ruler · Positive
Rider SR
Jockey recent POT is 22% better than Career Avg.
El Rocko · Positive
Early Splits
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Midfield
AAP
Settled back and didn't figure in the Weekend Hussler Stakes at Caulfield. Super fit from racing, one for exotics.
ILB
Was $20.00 and underwhelming when 11th last time at Caulfield.
RSIS
Started 19/1 and had difficulty when 11th last start at Caulfield.
Career
34: 8-5-2
Rating · IRD
83
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
8: 1-1-1
Second-up
6: 1-1-0
Third-up
6: 2-0-0
Fourth-up
5: 1-1-1
Track Flemington
4: 0-1-0
Track Gold Coast
1: 1-0-0
Track Rosehill
4: 0-1-0
Distance 1350m
4: 1-2-0
Distance 1500m
5: 1-0-1
Distance 1620m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
20: 6-2-1
Going Heavy
2: 1-0-1
Going Soft
12: 1-3-0
Jockey Booking
Negative
Beau Mertens current POT is 28% below Career Avg.
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Hot Trainer
Positive
Gavin Bedggood in good form, out performing market 82%
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 57% POT in L100 Runners
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 35% in L100 rides
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 9%
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
AAP
Started $16 when safely held in Open company in choppy conditions at Sandown-Hillside. Can fill the minors here.
ILB
Let up. Was $16.00 and tailed off to finish 7th last run at Sandown but have to respect the form at this trip. Can't leave out of your calculations.
RP
Not far behind Ten Commandments when seventh last month at Sandown in a conditions race; proven that he knows how to get his head in front (seeking a ninth career win); should get involved despite moving up in class and was successful two starts back.
RSIS
Freshened up. Was 15/1 and struggled with the pace when 7th last start at Sandown but proven performer at this trip in the past. Watch the betting.
Career
34: 6-4-7
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
5: 0-0-2
Second-up
4: 0-1-0
Third-up
3: 1-0-1
Fourth-up
3: 1-0-0
Track Rosehill
2: 0-0-1
Track Sale
1: 0-1-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1717m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1321m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1425m
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
27: 5-4-6
Going Soft
5: 1-0-0
Going Synthetic
2: 0-0-1
Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 8%
AAP
Terrific in the Bobbie Lewis Flemington two back. Reasonable effort without seriously threatening at Caulfield. In the placings only prior run here. Right in the mix.
ILB
On a quick turnaround. At $16.00 ran 7th last start at Flemington.
RP
Seventh of 11 beaten 5½l yesterday at Flemington in a Group 2; wins have come at a lower level and form has been a bit mixed lately; dropping in class but unlikely to trouble the principals; was entered at Flemington Saturday.
RSIS
On a short turnaround. Was 15/1 and came in 7th last time at Flemington.
Career
26: 8-4-2
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
4: 0-1-0
Second-up
2: 0-1-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Rosehill
1: 0-0-0
Track Caulfield
1: 0-0-0
Track Pukekura
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1600m
6: 2-1-0
Distance 2000m
3: 0-0-0
Distance 2100m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
8: 2-1-0
Going Heavy
4: 0-1-1
Going Soft
14: 6-2-1
Imprv Needed
Negative
Would need to lift here to feature
AAP
Got back, never a serious danger but not disgraced at Seymour. Fitter second-up. Not out of this.
ILB
Not in contention when 10th last start at Seymour.
RP
Finished towards the rear of 13 (Seymour) when dropped back to this trip two weeks ago; has recorded plenty of wins at this level but a few throw outs since his success in a Group 2 at Trentham in January; easy enough to take on.
RSIS
Mediocre attempt when 10th last time at Seymour.
Career
34: 10-2-3
Rating · IRD
100
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
6: 1-0-0
Second-up
5: 1-1-0
Third-up
4: 2-0-1
Fourth-up
4: 2-0-0
Track Casterton
1: 0-0-0
Track Hamilton
1: 1-0-0
Track Caulfield
4: 1-0-2
Distance 1400m
8: 2-0-3
Distance 1420m
2: 1-0-0
Distance 1496m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
13: 1-0-1
Going Heavy
3: 2-0-0
Going Soft
18: 7-2-2
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 13% POT in L100 Runners
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 9%
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Fair performance without threatening in rain affected ground at Flemington at $2.40. Back to proven distance and expecting better. Looking to atone.
ILB
Odds of $2.40 and knocked up when 5th last run at Flemington on a heavy surface. Will relish the wet track with 2 wins from 3 starts. Good chance today.
RP
Fifth when fancied (7-5) over 7f at Flemington (Listed handicap) three weeks ago; a proven winner with a career wins-runs record of 10-34; hard to dismiss.
RSIS
At 7/5 lost momentum when 5th last time at Flemington. Goes well on a rain affected track with 2 wins from 3 attempts. Has to be in the finish.
Career
37: 7-7-2
Rating · IRD
81
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
7: 1-1-0
Second-up
5: 1-0-0
Third-up
5: 0-2-1
Fourth-up
5: 1-1-0
Track Bunbury
1: 1-0-0
Track Sandown
1: 0-0-0
Track Belmont
11: 5-3-1
Distance 1000m
2: 1-0-0
Distance 1200m
9: 1-2-0
Distance 1300m
2: 0-0-0
Going Good
25: 4-4-1
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
11: 3-3-1
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 22% better than Career Avg.
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 6% POT in L100 Runners
Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Wet To Dry
Negative
Coming from a wet to dry (Heavy 8 to Good 4) track may prove difficult
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Long time since last saluted. Ridden cold and never in the picture at Flemington. Hard to warm to here.
ILB
Ran 6th last time at Flemington. Blinkers go on for the first time. Has some claims.
RP
No impression when sixth of 11 over 7f at Flemington (Listed handicap) three weeks ago, behind Ten Commandments; has to be considered despite defeat last time as ran well at Caulfield three runs back.
RSIS
Came in 6th last time at Flemington. Blinkers go on for the first time. Could be in the mix.
Career
51: 6-4-6
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
7: 0-1-1
Second-up
5: 1-1-1
Third-up
4: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
3: 1-0-1
Track Newmarket
1: 0-0-0
Track Sandown
2: 1-0-0
Track Dundalk
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
2: 0-0-1
Distance 1408m
4: 1-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
33: 3-2-4
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
17: 3-2-2
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 86%
Stable In Form
Positive
Stable going well. Out performing market by 82%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 57% POT in L100 Runners
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 14%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Well beaten LS
Negative
Not competitive last run
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Freshened after returning. Never in the call at Caulfield off long break. Fitter and second-up form generally better. Fringe place hope at best.
ILB
Was well beaten when 9th last run at Caulfield.
RP
Recent form hardly the most inspiring; last of nine at Caulfield last month in a Listed race; others are preferred.
RSIS
Looked outclassed when 9th last start at Caulfield.
Career
69: 9-9-6
Rating · IRD
84
Speed map
Leader
First-up
8: 1-1-0
Second-up
7: 1-1-0
Third-up
6: 0-2-0
Fourth-up
6: 0-3-0
Track Cranbourne
1: 0-0-0
Track Flemington
13: 0-0-2
Track Pakenham
3: 1-0-1
Distance 2040m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2500m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1205m
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
35: 7-6-3
Going Good
28: 0-2-3
Going Heavy
6: 2-1-0
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Weight Drop
Positive
Drops 4kg from LS run
AAP
Experienced campaigner. Got the wobbles and faded out of the placings at Caulfield. Good draw and a nice weight drop. Can challenge.
ILB
Backs up quickly. Didn't threaten when 6th last time at Caulfield. Can make a comeback and will try to take advantage of the barrier. Should jump out and bowl along. Rates as one of the key chances.
RP
Not disgraced when sixth of nine at Caulfield last Saturday in a Group 3; a winner over C&D; subpar since successful in a Listed handicap at Sale last October; might find this company a little easier but one to tread carefully with.
RSIS
On a quick turnaround. Weakened under pressure when 6th last time at Caulfield. Expecting improvement and gets a favourable stall. Has shown early pace in races to date. Definitely worth considering.
Career
25: 5-8-3
Rating · IRD
81
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
4: 1-1-1
Second-up
3: 0-1-1
Third-up
3: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
3: 1-2-0
Track Sale
2: 1-1-0
Track CurrentTrack
2: 1-1-0
Track Cranbourne
2: 0-1-1
Distance 1527m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1600m
7: 3-1-0
Distance 1800m
5: 1-1-1
Going Soft
13: 4-5-0
Going Good
8: 0-3-3
Going Heavy
4: 1-0-0
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -42% 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
Form At Track
Positive
1 time winner here at Sale
Fresh
Positive
Freshened up. Had a break of 42-60 days
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Started $6 when safely held in Benchmark 78 company in rain affected going at Caulfield. Ticks the track and distance win box.
ILB
Back from a let up. Jumped at $6.00 and folded up in the straight when 11th last start at Caulfield but will be well suited at the trip. Not at all out of this race.
RP
Finished towards the rear of 14 over 1m1f at Caulfield (handicap) two months ago; this C&D holds no fears; possible squeak despite being up in class and he's shown signs of promise here and there.
RSIS
Back from a let up. Was 5/1 and gave away some ground when 11th last time at Caulfield but hard to fault at this trip. Dropping weight. Respect the betting.
Career
29: 4-2-1
Rating · IRD
70
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
6: 1-0-1
Second-up
4: 1-2-0
Third-up
4: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
3: 1-0-0
Track Flemington
5: 1-0-0
Track Pakenham
1: 0-0-0
Track Seymour
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1700m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 2033m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
8: 1-1-0
Going Good
19: 3-1-1
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-0
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -57% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 23%
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Up In Dist
Positive
Racing at a more suitable distance
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Snagged back and last at 400m before letting down late to just miss the minors at Seymour after lengthy absence. Usually gets back. Keener on others.
ILB
Odds of $26.00 and finished 6th last start at Seymour but returns to an increased distance. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Will appreciate a good gate. Prefer in an easier race.
RP
Creditable effort to finish sixth, beaten 1½l at Seymour 14 days ago (dropped to 6f) in a handicap; a while since she's been in the winners' enclosure (last win in 2024) and yet to win a race of this value; faces a tougher assignment this time so may be vulnerable.
RSIS
Started at 25/1 and ran 6th last start at Seymour but returning to a longer distance. Expected to settle towards the tail. Can save some energy from the stall.
Career
23: 5-0-4
Rating · IRD
75
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
6: 1-0-2
Second-up
5: 1-0-0
Third-up
4: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
3: 1-0-0
Track Geelong
1: 0-0-0
Track Pakenham
1: 0-0-1
Track Rosehill
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1800m
4: 0-0-1
Distance 2000m
3: 1-0-0
Distance 2226m
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
11: 2-0-3
Going Good
11: 3-0-1
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 20% in Last 100 Rides
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -23% POT in their L100 Races
Hot Jockey
Positive
Billy Egan in hot recent form, out performing market expectation by 18%
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 9%
Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Recaptured winning form with a strong victory at Ballarat second-up. Could get into the placings.
ILB
Bold effort when winning last time at Ballarat and carrying less weight this time. Stepping up to a higher level. Appears tested in this event.
RP
Ended losing spell in a handicap at Ballarat two weeks ago; has managed five wins from 23 career runs but wins achieved at a lower level; hard enough to fancy as this is a tougher test.
RSIS
Charged home to win last start at Ballarat but rising in grade. Goes down in weight.
Career
26: 4-5-2
Rating · IRD
77
Speed map
Offmidfield
First-up
4: 0-0-0
Second-up
3: 0-0-0
Third-up
3: 0-2-0
Fourth-up
3: 2-0-0
Track Caulfield
5: 0-1-0
Track Moonee Valley
1: 0-0-0
Track Sandown
7: 1-1-0
Distance 1700m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1200m
3: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Going Synthetic
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
16: 3-3-1
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -27% POT in their L100 Races
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Started $61 when battled home in Open company at Caulfield. Has a light weight. Very fit, has some claims.
ILB
Was $61.00 and edged past some when finishing 5th last run at Caulfield. Place at best.
RP
Beaten just over 5l when fifth of 12 in a Group 3 at Caulfield 15 days ago; all her wins have been at a lower level; is passed over despite dropping in class.
RSIS
Started 60/1 and was making up some late ground when 5th last run at Caulfield.