Shortest win price
Magnus Maximus (3)
2.20
The Wdf Accounting & Advisory Maiden Handicap at Wagga over 1200m on a Good 4 track shapes as a genuine test for debutants and improvers on a fine afternoon at 3:05 pm AEDT. Magnus Maximus is shortest in the win market, followed by Surreal Retirement and Richy Ric. The race has three runners mapped as Leaders—The Major, Surreal Retirement, and Ultrasonic—which should set up a genuine tempo, with three Offpace runners (Magnus Maximus, Bleue Dragon, and Yes Matty Yes) looking to round them up late. This is a maiden field where form is scattered and the narrative leans heavily on trial performances and stable angles.
Magnus Maximus carries solid credentials despite a negative rider change, with formDetail showing a close second at Tatura on trial and a maiden effort at Wagga last campaign over the longer 1400m. The son is resuming after 18 weeks and the comment suggests a big show fresh in this company. Nick Heywood takes the ride at barrier 6. Surreal Retirement ran a bold debut at Albury on 10 October, shaded by the winner at better odds, and represents a hot jockey-trainer combo in Pierre Boudvillain and C D Widdison, though barrier 13 is awkward territory and the switch from 1400m to 1200m is a query. Richy Ric, from the Craig Weeding stable, trialled at Tatura with a four-length fourth, out of a stakes-placed mare with four wins, and draws barrier 2—a benefit on the quick back-up.
Ashden warrants attention as a first-starter with a positive jockey-trainer combo (Blaike Mc Dougall and Darrell Burnet) running at nearly double market expectation. The barrier 4 draw is forgiving, and while the trial at Wagga over 1000m on Soft 6 earned only a pass mark, the comment notes potential under race pressure. The Major is worth monitoring as a Leader type from barrier 12 with jockey Josh Richards, though the trainer's strike rate sits at just 8% and the combo is losing considerable POT. This is the sort of maiden where form convergence and stable momentum tell the story more than raw pace figures.
Shortest win price
Magnus Maximus (3)
2.20
Back left · leaders right
Backmarker
Offmidfield
Midfield
Offpace
Firststart
Leader
The Major · Negative
Trainer SR
Rodger Waters striking at just 8%
Peltre · Negative
Trainer SR
Shilleagh Meyervale striking at just 2%
Magnus Maximus · Negative
Rider
Negative rider change today
Surreal Retirement · Positive
Hot J/T Combo
Combo are out performing market expectations by 41%
Career
2: 0-1-0
Rating · IRD
88
Speed map
Leader
First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Leeton
1: 0-0-0
Track Albury
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1175m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1050m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
2: 0-1-0
Trainer SR
Negative
Rodger Waters striking at just 8%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -88% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 25%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Engaged pace when a valiant but vanquished second at Albury at second start. Deep gate but has scope.
ILB
Did well when 2nd last run at Albury. The wide draw shouldn't be a problem with plenty of early speed. Strong prospects in this race.
RP
Fair runner-up of ten at Albury three weeks ago.
RSIS
Nice run when 2nd last start at Albury. Should be rolling forward early from the wide stall. Expect a forward showing.
Career
2: 0-0-0
Rating · IRD
75
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Echuca
1: 0-0-0
Track Kilmore
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1450m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
2: 0-0-0
Trainer SR
Negative
Shilleagh Meyervale striking at just 2%
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -68% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 61%
Trainer Form
Negative
Stable out of form, losing 68% Profit on Turnover
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 53% in L100 rides
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 26%
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
AAP
Kicks off second campaign (33-weeks). Ex Toby Lake in Victoria. Not pushed out Tatura trial 30 Sep. Several key gear changes for return but needs to find plenty.
ILB
Racing fresh after a break of 33 weeks. Odds of $31.00 and was well beaten when 12th last run at Echuca but drawn the rails. Simply cannot have today.
RP
Finished tailed off in March (Echuca) in a maiden; first start for stable; returns from a break here; makes limited appeal.
RSIS
Fresh after break of 33 weeks. Was 30/1 and couldn't maintain the pace when 12th last start at Echuca but drawn the rails. Coming to a new trainer.
Career
5: 0-1-1
Rating · IRD
90
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
2: 0-1-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Kerang
1: 0-0-0
Track Echuca
1: 0-1-0
Track Geelong
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1100m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-1
Going Good
1: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
3: 0-1-1
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 19% POT in L100 Runners
Increased Dist
Positive
Distance rise from last start
Improver
Positive
Poised to improve on recent form here
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Resuming (18-weeks). Just collared in Maiden company first-up last campaign while prepared for return with a Tatura trial. Big show fresh in this company.
ILB
First up and managed to run 2nd beaten by 1/2L first up last preparation at Echuca. Placed 2nd in a trial at Tatura on Sept 30th. Definite winning chance.
RP
Beaten just over 5l over 7f here (handicap) in June; appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; runs for only the second time in a handicap; returns from an absence here; others are preferred.
RSIS
Resuming and claimed a spot in the placings when 2nd resuming last preparation at Echuca. Finished 2nd in a trial at Tatura on Sept 30th. Has strong claims.
Career
1: 0-1-0
Rating · IRD
92
Speed map
Leader
First-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Albury
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1400m
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
1: 0-1-0
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 41%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 5% POT in L100 Runners
Raceday Experience
Positive
Wiser for debut run
AAP
Bold debut effort when just shaded by winner at Albury 10 Oct at $7. Better for experience. Has a tricky draw to contend with this time. Switching to 1200m. Hope for exotics only.
ILB
Right in the mix last start at Albury and having second career run. Has the necessary speed to mitigate the wide draw. Solid chance.
RP
Went close on her debut in Albury maiden over 7f at 6-1 20 days ago; could improve from first run although a leap forward required to win this.
RSIS
Right in the mix last start at Albury and having second career run. Has the early pace to burn across from the wide stall. Will go close today.
Career
2: 0-0-0
Rating · IRD
72
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Albury
2: 0-0-0
Distance 900m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1175m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
2: 0-0-0
Trainer SR
Negative
Shilleagh Meyervale striking at just 2%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 61%
Trainer Form
Negative
Stable out of form, losing 68% Profit on Turnover
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 26%
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Primed
Positive
Fitter here racing on a quick back up
AAP
On a quick back-up. Finished down the track in both runs and others more persuasive.
ILB
Backing up quickly. Jumped at $101.00 and couldn't maintain the pace when 9th last time at Albury. Peak required to upset this field.
RP
Held when ninth beaten 9l at the weekend at Albury upped to this trip; this just his second run in a handicap; makes limited appeal.
RSIS
On a quick back up. Was 100/1 and gave away some ground when 9th last time at Albury.
Rating · IRD
82
Speed map
Firststart
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 19% better than Career Avg.
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -32% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 21%
Watch Betting
Negative
If supported, follow in
AAP
Trials (1:0-0-0). Dam retired a maiden. Trial work just fair and will need see improvement under race conditions. Betting may provide a clearer picture.
ILB
Theresa Bateup 4yo by Sandbar having first race appearance. Finished 7th in a trial at Kembla Grange on Oct 7th. Keep your eye on the market.
RP
First rules outing for this four-year-old daughter of Sandbar; looks likely to be involved as some good aspects to her profile.
RSIS
Theresa Bateup trained 4yo by Sandbar having first race start. Ran 7th in a trial at Kembla Grange on Oct 7th. Watch the market.
Rating · IRD
83
Speed map
Firststart
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 98%
Market Watch
Negative
Keep eye on betting moves
AAP
Trials (1:0-0-0). Just a pass mark from only trial outing but may show more under race pressure. Market watch advised.
ILB
Denman 3yo trained by Darrell Burnet on debut. Blaike Mcdougall is a key engagement. Finished 5th in a trial at Wagga Riverside on Oct 3rd. Watch the market moves.
RP
First start under rules for this three-year-old; could go well with signs of encouragement in profile.
RSIS
Darrell Burnet trained 3yo by Denman on debut. Jockey Blaike Mcdougall rates highly. Finished 5th in a trial at Wagga Riverside on Oct 3rd. Watch early betting.
Rating · IRD
81
Speed map
Firststart
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 19% POT in L100 Runners
Market Watch
Negative
Keep eye on betting moves
Winkers On
Positive
Important gear change of winkers on
AAP
Trials (1:0-0-0). Dam won three races. Trial work just fair and will need see improvement under race conditions. Odds may prove best guide here.
ILB
Craig Weeding 3yo by Dirty Work having first race start. Follow the money.
RP
Already a gelding; related to Invertational, winning form over 5f-7f; stable has had a debut winner recently; could have a say.
RSIS
Debutant 3yo by Dirty Work for Craig Weeding.
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Firststart
Fresh
Positive
Freshened up. Had a break of 42-60 days
Market Watch
Negative
Keep eye on betting moves
AAP
Trials (1:0-1-0). Dam won four races. Just the one trial placing into debut. Megan Creed sticks. Watch betting.
ILB
Career debut 3yo by Endless Drama for trainer Kerry Weir. Watch early betting.
RSIS
Kerry Weir trained 3yo by Endless Drama having first start.
Rating · IRD
84
Speed map
Firststart
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -20% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 19% POT in L100 Runners
Nice Barrier
Positive
Well drawn from gate 2
Debutant
Positive
First race day appearance
AAP
Trials (1:0-0-0). Out of a stakes-placed mare who won four races. Unplaced only trial but not beaten far. Benefit of decent alley. Market may offer more insight.
ILB
3yo by Capitalist racing as a debutant for trainer Craig Weeding and can find a nice position from the draw. Watch the betting.
RP
From a stable that has had a recent first time out winner; related to 6f winner Big Big Knight; sire capable of getting smart offspring; has to be taken seriously.
RSIS
Initial appearance 3yo by Capitalist for Craig Weeding and gets a favourable stall. Finished 4th in a trial at Tatura on Sept 30th. Watch betting.
Career
1: 0-0-0
Rating · IRD
81
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Wagga
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1065m
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Found the debut assignment beyond him at Wagga Riverside 3 Oct. Better for experience. Has scope.
ILB
Odds of $7.50 and struggled with the pace when 5th last run around here but was a debutant last start.
RP
Fair debut effort in Wagga Riverside maiden over 5½f at 13-2 four weeks ago; possible improver with outing under her belt although has plenty to find.
RSIS
Started 13/2 and didn't find the line when 5th last run at this venue but was a debutant last start.
Career
1: 0-0-0
Rating · IRD
73
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Wagga
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
1: 0-0-0
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 6%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -22% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 36%
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Had no answers when the pressure went on this venue debut at wide odds 17 Oct. Experience gained but coming back slightly in distance and more a minor money chance here.
ILB
Odds of $41.00 and kept chasing when 5th last run at the track and having second career run. Seems very unlikely.
RP
Held on his debut (here, 6½f) at 40-1 two weeks ago; could improve from his debut but will need to.
RSIS
Started at 40/1 and kept chasing when 5th last start at this track and having second career run.
Career
1: 0-0-0
Rating · IRD
100
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Nowra
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
1: 0-0-0
Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 40% in Last 100 Rides
Key Rider
Positive
Jean Van Overmeire 47% above market expected in L100 Rides
Stable In Form
Positive
Stable going well. Out performing market by 29%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 8% POT in L100 Runners
Hot Jockey
Positive
Jean Van Overmeire in hot recent form, out performing market expectation by 47%
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Raceday Experience
Positive
Wiser for debut run
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Not too far off them at Nowra at skinny odds on debut 18 Oct. Took valuable lessons. Rise in distance should help. Should come on and worth some thought here.
ILB
Was $1.80 and improved when 4th last run at Nowra and having second race start.
RP
Left her punters frustrated after going off 4-5 at Nowra over 5½f two weeks ago; could improve from first run although a leap forward required to win this.
RSIS
Odds of 4/5 and made ground when closing off to finish 4th last time at Nowra and was on debut last time.
Career
4: 0-1-1
Rating · IRD
80
Speed map
Leader
First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-1-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Wagga
4: 0-1-1
Track CurrentTrack
4: 0-1-1
Distance 1000m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1200m
2: 0-0-1
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
2: 0-0-1
Going Heavy
2: 0-1-0
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -21% POT in their L100 Races
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Freshened. Failed to threaten this venue. Reverts to shorter trip and effort two back keeps her in the picture.
ILB
Started at $9.00 and faded to finish 9th last time around here. Has the speed to overcome the wide draw. Needs to improve.
RP
Some promise; closest she has come to winning after four starts was a second; no impression when ninth of 11 over 7f here (handicap) last month; passed over.
RSIS
Started 8/1 and faded to finish 9th last run at the track. The wide stall shouldn't be a problem with plenty of early pace.
Career
4: 0-0-0
Rating · IRD
70
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Mornington
3: 0-0-0
Track Wangaratta
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1170m
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
2: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Jockey Booking
Negative
Louise Day current POT is 43% below Career Avg.
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 44%
Needs To Imp
Negative
Finished towards the tail last start
Wide Draw
Negative
Likely to get caught wide
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Ex D Meagher in Victoria. Form to date modest at best. Failed to flatter at Mornington over this trip. Would need a serious betting push.
ILB
Racing on a quick back up. Jumped at $151.00 and average performance when 8th last time at Mornington. Entitled to be big odds.
RP
Held in eighth in a maiden at Mornington back down to this trip last week; now running for a new yard.
RSIS
On a short back up. Started 150/1 and lacklustre showing when 8th last run at Mornington.
Career
9: 0-0-1
Rating · IRD
82
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Narrandera
1: 0-0-0
Track Gundagai
2: 0-0-1
Track Bathurst
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1180m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
4: 0-0-0
Going Good
3: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
4: 0-0-1
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 25%
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Ready To Strike
Positive
Can be rewarded for recent consistent form
Fresh
Positive
Freshened up. Had a break of 42-60 days
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Let-up (54-days). Sent out $9 when battled home to finish 4th in sodden conditions at Gundagai. Looks more a place prospect.
ILB
Back from a let up. Started at $9.00 and made up ground when 4th last start at Gundagai and will appreciate the drop in weight. Betting is the best guide.
RP
Fourth beaten 6l (Gundagai) two months ago in a maiden.
RSIS
Freshened up. Odds of 8/1 and ran past a few when 4th last run at Gundagai and goes down in weight. Not at all out of this race.
Career
21: 0-3-2
Rating · IRD
80
Speed map
Offmidfield
First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Wagga
4: 0-0-1
Track CurrentTrack
4: 0-0-1
Track Leeton
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1175m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1180m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1200m
3: 0-0-1
Going Good
5: 0-1-1
Going Heavy
3: 0-1-0
Going Soft
11: 0-1-1
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 4%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -40% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 36%
Gap In Runs
Negative
Not raced for 27 days
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Just missed at Leeton 22 Sep. Didn't quite finish it off the last bit on the Wagga Riverside track over today's trip. Only for the minors here.
ILB
Started at $11.00 and faded away to finish 5th last start at this track. Likely to settle back in the field. Rough hope.
RP
No reward for a string of creditable efforts of late but proving a little expensive to follow; respectable effort at Wagga Riverside four weeks ago; also engaged in race 2 at Wagga.
RSIS
Started at 10/1 and didn't attack the line when 5th last time around here. Expected to settle towards the tail.