Shortest win price
Neziha (9)
2.50
Swan Hill hosts a Benchmark 62 handicap over 1200m on Friday at 5:00 pm AEDT, run on a Good 4 track in fine weather. The win market is led by Neziha, followed by Two To Tango, Yoomee Wonder, and Mr Butt's Boats. It's a competitive field where form and placement matter equally, and the race shapes as a proper contest between runners drawn across the card.
Neziha is the shortest-priced runner and offers genuine credentials. The Hayes stable machinery is ticking at 31 per cent return on turnover across their last hundred runners, and Neziha sits on a winning note after that brilliant late-run success at Pakenham Synthetic. The form comment notes a fast finish from a good alley, and with a Class 1 run before that, the step back into Benchmark 62 looks well-suited. Two To Tango runs for the same stable and boasts similar stable ROI, though recent form at Pakenham Synthetic reads less convincingly—the comment suggests one for multiples rather than a straight-out fancy. Yoomee Wonder carries odds next and has drawn a shocker at 12, which the data flags as unfavourable. Last start at Bendigo showed improvement over the tail, but the Rating 90 and distance away from ideal support a watching brief. Mr Butt's Boats is fourth and shows a declining form line; the stable is underperforming market by 25 per cent, and the rating of 83 suggests this isn't where the money should go.
Baganov and Sir Loyne present an interesting contrast up the speedmap. Baganov holds the inside and will lead from barrier 8, with Billy Egan's recent form up 23 per cent on career average—a jockey booking signal that carries weight. Sir Loyne breaks from the coveted barrier 1 with Lachlan King, a pilot in hot form who's outperforming market expectation by 64 per cent, and he'll sit on pace. Both will likely battle for control early. Shalailed and Annotate are fast finishers sharing the offmidfield group; Annotate showed the quickest closing sectionals last start despite the trainer's recent struggles, while Shalailed's jockey-trainer combo is outperforming the market by 62 per cent. The race may well be run at the front, but late runners look to have genuine chances if they can track into the straight cleanly.
Shortest win price
Neziha (9)
2.50
Most career wins
Shalailed
5-6-5 from 49 starts
Back left · leaders right
Backmarker
Offmidfield
Midfield
Offpace
Onpace
Leader
Annotate · Positive
Fast Finisher
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Shalailed · Positive
Fast Finisher
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Yoomee Wonder · Positive
Ran On Hard LS
Ran on well last start
Baganov · Positive
Rider SR
Jockey recent POT is 23% better than Career Avg.
Rating · IRD
20
AAP
Got back and wasn't totally disgraced at Hamilton after lengthy absence. Strips fitter. Fringe place hope at best.
ILB
Had difficulty when 8th last run at Hamilton but has been racing in stronger company.
RSIS
Uncompetitive when 8th last time at Hamilton but going down in class.
Career
15: 3-3-2
Rating · IRD
87
Speed map
Offmidfield
First-up
4: 0-1-1
Second-up
2: 0-1-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 1-0-0
Track Echuca
1: 0-0-0
Track Bendigo
3: 1-0-1
Track Albury
2: 1-1-0
Distance 1450m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1600m
3: 0-1-1
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Going Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
9: 2-2-2
Going Heavy
3: 0-1-0
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 8%
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 29%
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
4 weeks since last run. Toughed it out on the pace at Tatura at $7. New to Swan Hill. Meets a deeper race.
ILB
Ran home strongly to win last run at Tatura and showing improvement in recent outings. Chance and can measure up.
RP
Scored by 1½l at Tatura over 7f (handicap) 28 days ago; makes limited appeal despite that win last time.
RSIS
Flew home to win last start at Tatura and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Displays good closing pace. Forward showing expected.
Career
49: 5-6-5
Rating · IRD
74
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
8: 0-1-2
Second-up
7: 1-2-1
Third-up
7: 1-1-1
Fourth-up
3: 2-0-0
Track Wyong
1: 0-1-0
Track Randwick
5: 0-0-1
Track Moonee Valley
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1400m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
5: 0-0-1
Distance 1100m
10: 2-2-2
Going Good
27: 2-3-3
Going Heavy
10: 1-1-1
Going Soft
12: 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%
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Showed plenty of fight to secure victory at Echuca. Could add some value to exotics.
ILB
Backing up quickly for this race. Picked up nicely to win last time at Echuca. Will be facing a challenge.
RP
Narrow scorer in a handicap at Echuca eight days ago; others more likely despite that win last time.
RSIS
Racing on a quick back up. Picked up nicely to win last time at Echuca.
Career
13: 3-1-0
Rating · IRD
90
Speed map
Offmidfield
First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 1-0-0
Track Ararat
1: 1-0-0
Track Murray Bridge
2: 0-1-0
Track Swan Hill
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1200m
6: 2-1-0
Distance 1300m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1306m
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
11: 3-1-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Drawn Poorly
Negative
Unfavourable barrier draw
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Closed off late from the tail at Bendigo off long spell. Distant place hope only.
ILB
Odds of $8.50 and ran past a few when 5th last start at Bendigo. Should get going late. Should go very close.
RP
A winner over this C&D; solid run when fifth over 5½f at Bendigo (handicap) three weeks ago; this is competitive and others more appealing.
RSIS
Started at 15/2 and got going late when 5th last time at Bendigo. Will be trying to topple them late. Win will not surprise.
Career
6: 1-0-3
Rating · IRD
93
Speed map
Leader
First-up
2: 1-0-1
Second-up
1: 0-0-1
Track Echuca
2: 1-0-1
Track Geelong
1: 0-0-0
Track Sale
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
2: 1-0-0
Distance 1300m
2: 0-0-2
Distance 1443m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
4: 1-0-2
Going Soft
2: 0-0-1
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 23% better than Career Avg.
Key Rider
Positive
Billy Egan 23% above market expected in L100 Rides
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -23% POT in their L100 Races
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
4 weeks since last run. Was a valiant but vanquished third in the 3yo+ Hcp (C1) at Tatura when second-up. On pacer. All the better, not out of this.
ILB
Was overpowered late when 3rd last time at Tatura. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Has not missed the placings this preparation in 2 attempts. Solid chance.
RP
Has been fairly consistent lately; finished third when 85-40 over 7f at Tatura (handicap) four weeks ago; not dismissed.
RSIS
Ran out of steam towards the end when 3rd beaten by 2L last start at Tatura. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Great chance.
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Midfield
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
AAP
Couldn't quite peg back winner at Mildura at second start. Draw no favours here. Sharper now, has some claims.
ILB
Ran well when 3rd last start at Mildura. Placed at every start this campaign.
RSIS
In the money when 3rd last time at Mildura. Been in the top three each start recently.
Career
9: 2-2-0
Rating · IRD
86
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
3: 0-1-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 1-0-0
Track Rosehill
1: 0-0-0
Track Wyong
2: 1-0-0
Track Manangatang
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1400m
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1450m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
6: 2-1-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
2: 0-1-0
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 57% better than Career Avg.
Hot Jockey
Positive
Lachlan King in hot recent form, out performing market expectation by 64%
Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Nice Barrier
Positive
Well drawn from gate 1
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Determined effort to secure victory at Manangatang. Drawn favourably. Primed to give another strong account.
ILB
Stormed home to win last start at Manangatang and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Has plenty of early speed. Has definite claims.
RP
Scored by a slim margin in a handicap (dropped back to this distance) at Manangatang two weeks ago; likely to be thereabouts.
RSIS
Stormed home to win last time at Manangatang and can save some energy from the stall. Has shown early pace in races to date. Serious contender.
Career
10: 2-1-0
Rating · IRD
75
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
3: 2-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-1-0
Track Burrumbeet
1: 0-0-0
Track Mildura
3: 2-0-0
Track Geelong
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1000m
3: 2-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1114m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
8: 2-1-0
Going Soft
2: 0-0-0
Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Wide Draw
Negative
Likely to get caught wide
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Rider found a forward spot at Morphettville but he put in a very lacklustre finish. Has an adverse draw. First time around Swan Hill. Has work to do on recent figures.
ILB
Odds of $61.00 and struggled with the pace when 8th last time at Morphettville but facing a weaker group of contenders. A long shot.
RP
Been generally quiet since successful in a handicap at Mildura in July; beaten 7l when eighth of 12 (Morphettville) ten days ago; is passed over as this is competitive.
RSIS
Started 60/1 and folded up in the straight when 8th last run at Morphettville but stepping down to a lower level.
Career
4: 2-1-0
Rating · IRD
100
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
3: 1-1-0
Track Geelong
1: 0-1-0
Track Pakenham
1: 0-0-0
Track Donald
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1207m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1350m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1200m
2: 1-0-0
Going Good
2: 1-1-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0
Going Synthetic
1: 1-0-0
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 31% POT in L100 Runners
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 21%
Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Lightly Raced
Positive
Limited race experience but shown potential
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Early form good. Responded well from just off leaders to snare a final bound win at Pakenham Synthetic. Decent alley. Stays in this company with more weight but can go back to back.
ILB
Was eating up the ground late when winning last time at Pakenham Synthetic and good career start. Strong competitor.
RP
Winner of two of her four career starts; narrow winner of a handicap at Pakenham 22 days ago; plenty of appeal.
RSIS
Strong effort to the line to win last run at Pakenham Synthetic and good career start. Strong chance.
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Midfield
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 48%
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 14% POT in L100 Runners
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Wide Draw
Negative
Likely to get caught wide
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
1st Up S/R
Positive
Has won 1 from 2 when resuming
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
First-up (28-weeks). Close in Benchmark 56 company at Ballarat first-up last campaign. Awkwardly drawn for return. Not fancied.
ILB
Fresh after a break of 28 weeks. At $6.00 ran 6th last start at Geelong and coming back in distance.
RSIS
Back from a 28 week break. Started 5/1 and came in 6th last time at Geelong and coming back in trip.
Career
15: 2-2-1
Rating · IRD
83
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 1-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Ballarat
3: 1-1-0
Track Kilmore
3: 0-0-1
Track Bendigo
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1400m
5: 1-1-0
Distance 1429m
1: 0-0-0
Going Synthetic
3: 0-0-0
Going Good
10: 2-1-1
Going Soft
2: 0-1-0
Trainer SR
Negative
Nigel Blackiston striking at just 7%
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 25%
Form At Track
Positive
1 time winner here at Swan Hill
AAP
4 weeks since last run. Recent figures have decined. Leaning towards others here.
ILB
Jumped at $19.00 and was overrun when 5th last start at Kilmore. Respect the betting.
RP
Beaten 5½l into fifth at Kilmore back down to this distance last month; this C&D holds no fears; he can be taken on given this looks a decent race.
RSIS
Was 18/1 and started to tire when 5th last start at Kilmore. Could be in the mix.
Career
7: 1-1-1
Rating · IRD
87
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
3: 1-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-1
Third-up
1: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Echuca
1: 0-0-0
Track Flemington
1: 0-1-0
Track Pakenham
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1200m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1206m
1: 0-0-1
Going Soft
4: 1-0-0
Going Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
2: 0-1-1
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 31% POT in L100 Runners
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Performance just fair at Pakenham Synthetic first up at $3.10. Better for the outing. One for multiples.
ILB
Jumped at $3.10 and not competitive when 7th last run at Pakenham Synthetic. Significant value and can go close.
RP
Performed below market expectations when seventh at Pakenham three weeks ago; this looks a decent race so looks opposable.
RSIS
Started 11/5 and basic showing when 7th last run at Pakenham Synthetic. Expecting a solid performance.
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Offpace
Trainer SR
Negative
T & C McEvoy striking at just 14%
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 48%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 22%
Margin LS
Positive
Won by a big margin last start
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Jumped to the front and simply too good taking out the 3yo+ Mdn Plate at Mildura at his second race start. Alana Kelly on again. Comes back in trip a touch. Worth a look.
ILB
Controlled the pace to win by a margin of 4L last run at Mildura.
RP
Registered first success at the second time of asking in a maiden (Mildura) when winning in good style three weeks ago; has to be considered.
RSIS
Dictated terms in front to win by a margin of 4L last time at Mildura.
Career
12: 2-1-1
Rating · IRD
74
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
4: 0-1-0
Second-up
3: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Ballarat
1: 0-0-0
Track Mornington
1: 0-0-0
Track Ellerslie
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1200m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
3: 0-1-1
Distance 1343m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
8: 0-1-1
Going Soft
3: 1-0-0
Going Synthetic
1: 1-0-0
Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 41% in Last 100 Rides
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 A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 33%
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
Down In Weight
Positive
Drops 4kg from LS run
AAP
Failed to threaten at Avoca second-up. Looking elsewhere.
ILB
Odds of $14.00 and didn't attack the line when 7th last time at Avoca but gets some weight relief. Facing a difficult task.
RP
Finished seventh, beaten 10l, over 6½f at Avoca (handicap) ten days ago; recent form is unremarkable and quite a while since she tasted success; this is competitive and one to tread carefully with.
RSIS
Started at 13/1 and weakened under pressure when 7th last time at Avoca but will benefit with the weight drop.
Career
8: 1-1-2
Rating · IRD
75
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-1-0
Third-up
1: 1-0-0
Track Ballarat Synthetic
1: 0-0-1
Track Geelong
1: 0-1-0
Track Kilmore
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1218m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1440m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 975m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
5: 1-1-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Synthetic
2: 0-0-2
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 21%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Nice Barrier
Positive
Well drawn from gate 2
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Went home tamely at Kilmore second-up at $7. Others with greater appeal.
ILB
Jumped at $7.00 and folded up in the straight when 7th last start at Kilmore but can find a nice position from the draw. Considering others.
RP
Came home seventh, beaten 6l, 14 days ago at Kilmore upped to this distance; can be a player at this level.
RSIS
Started 6/1 and couldn't maintain the pace when 7th last start at Kilmore but can find a nice position from the draw.
Career
32: 3-7-4
Rating · IRD
70
Speed map
Leader
First-up
4: 0-0-1
Second-up
3: 0-1-0
Third-up
3: 1-0-1
Fourth-up
3: 0-2-0
Track Swan Hill
5: 0-2-1
Track Moe
1: 0-0-0
Track Mornington
3: 0-2-0
Distance 1950m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 2025m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2447m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
24: 3-6-3
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
4: 0-1-0
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 57%
Trainer Form
Negative
Stable out of form, losing 62% Profit on Turnover
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Dist Drop
Negative
Distance decrease from last start
Form At Track
Negative
Yet to win here
Ready To Fire
Positive
Shown something in last few runs
AAP
Resuming (27-weeks). This looks a bridging run to longer. Prefer to see after a lengthy absence.
ILB
Fresh after a 27 week spell. Started off strong but faded towards the end when 3rd beaten by 2L last run at this venue. Cannot have.
RP
Posted respectable effort when beaten just under 2l over 1m4f here (handicap) in April; back from an absence here.
RSIS
Resuming after a break of 27 weeks. Despite being overrun still placed 3rd last start at this venue but back to a shorter trip.
Career
20: 1-2-4
Rating · IRD
73
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
4: 1-0-1
Second-up
3: 0-0-0
Third-up
3: 0-1-1
Fourth-up
3: 0-0-0
Track Benalla
1: 0-0-0
Track Bendigo
4: 0-1-0
Track Caulfield
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1108m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
3: 0-2-0
Distance 1600m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
11: 1-1-3
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
8: 0-1-1
Jockey Booking
Negative
Cian Macredmond current POT is 37% below Career Avg.
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 54% in L100 rides
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Ready To Strike
Positive
Can be rewarded for recent consistent form
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
First-up (18-weeks). Long losing streak. Two quiet trials for return. Looking elsewhere.
ILB
Resuming after a break. Odds of $9.00 and performed below standard when 11th last time at Echuca. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Others preferred.
RP
Grade looks suitable; 11th of 12 over 7f at Echuca (handicap) four months ago; returns from a layoff.
RSIS
Back after a break. Was 8/1 and just average when 11th last start at Echuca. Might have to make up considerable ground.
Career
13: 1-3-2
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
3: 0-1-2
Second-up
2: 1-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Bendigo
2: 0-0-0
Track Murtoa
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
2: 1-0-0
Distance 1200m
7: 1-2-1
Distance 1212m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
11: 1-3-2
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -27% POT in their L100 Races
Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Wide Draw
Negative
Likely to get caught wide
Track Stats
Positive
Excels at this track
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Ran on okay without troubling at Bendigo. Others with stronger claims.
ILB
Started $19.00 and moved through the field into 5th last run at Bendigo.
RP
Not disgraced when fifth over 7f at Bendigo (handicap) ten days ago; winning form over C&D; this is his level.
RSIS
Started at 18/1 and edged past some when finishing 5th last run at Bendigo.