Wangaratta (VIC) horses tips & previews

5 Nov, 1:16 pm AEDT

One race at a time: field, form guide and win/place odds for Wangaratta (VIC), with capture times on every price.

Meeting — Tue 3 Nov, 11:00 am AEDT

Meetings · Tue, 3 NovWangaratta (VIC)Change

Race 3 — McGregor Machinery Mdn Plate 2000m · jumps Tue 3 Nov, 1:26 pm AEDT

Race preview

Welcome to Wangaratta for the McGregor Machinery Mdn Plate over the 2000m test. It is an overcast day with the track rated a Soft6, and punters are sizing up a tricky maiden field. Looking at the early win market order, Creusa sits right at the top of calculations, followed closely by Just Basil, Spin Class, and Vidaloa rounding out the leading quartet in the betting.

Taking a closer look at the form lines for those shorter in the market, Creusa is prepared by Leigh Graham and will jump from barrier six with Tayla Childs in the saddle. This galloper is still chasing that elusive first win but arrives following honest placings, including a runner-up effort right here over the 2000m trip when stationed handy and trying hard behind a winner that was simply too good. Meanwhile, Just Basil is guided by Jake Duffy for trainer Michael Huglin from barrier two, bringing a previous effort at Echuca where the runner was restrained back and did not feature, though improvement is anticipated here.

Digging a bit deeper into the race dynamics, the speed map indicates we have All Too Swift and Startin'Sumthin' looking to push forward as leaders, while Creusa and Dejavast will settle right on the pace. For those looking at the roughies or tracking market clues further down, Vidaloa comes here on debut from barrier three for trainer Jarrod Robinson after a barrier trial at Tatura and a jump-out win at Bendigo, making it an interesting runner to watch as the yard has supporters on alert.

Race notes

3UP MDN-SW,3yo+,MDN-SW,Maiden
SOFT6
Overcast
8 runners

Shortest win price

Creusa (3)

2.65

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Offmidfield

9Jakbe Nimble

Firststart

7Vidaloa

Backmarker

2Just Basil

Midfield

5Spin Class

Onpace

4Dejavast
3Creusa

Leader

1All Too Swift
6Startin'Sumthin'

All Too Swift · Positive
Rider SR
Jockey recent POT is 24% better than Career Avg.
Just Basil · Negative
Trainer Career
Trainer Career S/R is 3%
Creusa · Negative
Rider
Negative rider change today
Dejavast · Positive
Early Splits
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace

1All Too SwiftJ: Brittany Button·T: Philip Evans159.5kg5 10 8 8 126: 0-0-0$26.00$3.80

Career

6: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed20%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Bendigo
1: 0-0-0
Track Albury
1: 0-0-0
Track Kyneton
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1856m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2112m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
2: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
3: 0-0-0

Last starts

12Kyneton1856m8 Oct 2026 · 2UP MDN-SW · SOFT510.96L
8Echuca2112m19 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD47.65L
8Bendigo1500m6 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT58.5L
10Wangaratta1590m23 Aug 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · SOFT710.7L
5Wangaratta1400m31 July 2026 · MDN-SW · HEAVY99.8L
8Albury1600m19 Jan 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD45.6L
2Bendigo1300m13 Jan 2026 · Barrier Trial2L
5Tatura850m24 Nov 2025 · Barrier Trial15.5L

Insights

Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 24% better than Career Avg.
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 3%
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 42%
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Imprv Needed
Negative
Would need to lift here to feature

Comments

AAP

Little impact to date. Hard to make a case.

ILB

Was $151.00 and didn't threaten when 12th last time at Kyneton but will appreciate a good draw. Likely to be well placed early. Can't suggest backing.

Finished towards the rear of 14 over 1m1f at Kyneton (maiden) four weeks ago.

RSIS

Started 150/1 and was well beaten when 12th last time at Kyneton but can save some energy from the draw. Has good tactical pace and will be nicely positioned.

2Just BasilJ: Jake Duffy·T: Michael Huglin259.5kg5 10 2 10 66: 0-1-0$4.20$1.38

Career

6: 0-1-0

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating100%
Closing Speed100%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-1-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Echuca
1: 0-0-0
Track Pakenham
1: 0-0-0
Track Sale
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
3: 0-0-0
Distance 1717m
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
4: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-1-0
Going Synthetic
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

6Echuca2100m19 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD49.15L
10Tatura1600m29 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD48.8L
2Sale1717m21 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT62.3L
10Pakenham Synthetic1600m10 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · SYNTHETIC7.7L
5Bairnsdale1600m22 Mar 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · GOOD410.9L
6Pakenham1400m5 Mar 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD47.05L

Insights

Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 3%
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 78%
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 63%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
Blinkers On
Positive
Trainer has opted for the Blinkers on, take note
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Ridden back and never a factor at Echuca. Look for improvement here.

ILB

Started $8.50 and came in 6th last start at Echuca. Should bounce back and has a good draw. Jake Duffy and Michael Huglin show promise as a combination. Will be fighting out the finish.

Winless in six starts but has shown promise with second his top showing; out of the frame when sixth at Echuca last month upped to 1m2½f; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

RSIS

At 15/2 came in 6th last start at Echuca. Expecting improvement and gets a favourable draw. Jockey Jake Duffy and trainer Michael Huglin link up well. Should put in a decent effort.

3CreusaJ: Tayla Childs·T: Leigh Graham657.5kg2 5 9 3 211: 0-2-3$2.65$1.22

Career

11: 0-2-3

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating100%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-1
Third-up
2: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Wangaratta
1: 0-1-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-1-0
Track Stony Creek
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1476m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
3: 0-0-1
Distance 1612m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
7: 0-1-3
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

2Wangaratta2000m26 Oct 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · GOOD42.25L
3Avoca1860m17 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD32L
9Swan Hill1600m22 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD310.6L
5Pakenham Synthetic2200m29 June 2026 · MDN-SW · SYNTHETIC9.7L
2Pakenham Synthetic2200m15 June 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · SYNTHETIC3.8L
5Pakenham2000m29 May 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · HEAVY83.8L
10Kilmore1612m15 May 2026 · 2UP MDN-SW · SOFT613.3L
5Pakenham1600m1 May 2026 · 2UP MDN-SW · GOOD44.1L

Insights

Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Slow Early LS
Negative
Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Improved L/S
Positive
Improved again last start
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Still chasing the first win but can't knock recent placings. Stationed handy, tried hard but winner was simply too good this venue over this trip. Not out of it.

ILB

On a quick back up. Was strong late when 2nd last start around here and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Performing impressively since resuming from a spell. Gets a solid chance here.

Finished runner-up when beaten just over 2l a week ago; has displayed improved form on last two starts but still winless and defeats stacking up (11 on the bounce); regularly been coming up a bit short lately so there are better alternatives here.

RSIS

Backing up quickly. Came on strongly to finish 2nd when beaten by 2 1/4L last time here and form has been improving over recent runs. Very capable of taking this out.

4DejavastJ: Ella Bent·T: Lee Hunter857.5kg9 4 10 8 417: 0-0-0$10.00$2.45

Career

17: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
5: 0-0-0
Second-up
3: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Seymour
4: 0-0-0
Track Kyneton
2: 0-0-0
Track Tatura
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2246m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2234m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
11: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
5: 0-0-0

Last starts

4Echuca2100m19 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD48L
8Kyneton1856m8 Oct 2026 · 2UP MDN-SW · SOFT58.86L
10Geelong1525m23 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD312.85L
4Seymour1300m11 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)2.3L
9Seymour2200m20 Feb 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD417.7L
4Werribee2720m17 Feb 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · GOOD45.8L
7Seymour2246m3 Feb 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD38.9L
5Wangaratta2000m18 Jan 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · GOOD34.6L

Insights

Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Awkward Draw
Negative
May find this draw awkward
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Had Chances
Negative
Still in maiden grade after several runs

Comments

AAP

Weakened out of it at Echuca after racing on pace. Can run into the money.

ILB

At $12.00 faded in the final stages when 4th last start at Echuca. Should be going forward early. Best to watch and see.

No impression when fourth of 11 over 1m2½f at Echuca (maiden) last month with two of these rivals behind; still winless and defeats stacking up (17 on the bounce); makes limited appeal.

RSIS

Started 11/1 and was found wanting late when 4th last time at Echuca. Has shown early pace in races to date.

5Spin ClassJ: Dylan Dunn·T: Tori Madigan457.5kg10 9 8 54: 0-0-0$7.50$2.20

Career

4: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed80%
Rating60%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Pakenham
1: 0-0-0
Track Avoca
1: 0-0-0
Track Pakenham Synthetic
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1860m
1: 0-0-0
Going Synthetic
2: 0-0-0
Going Good
2: 0-0-0

Last starts

5Avoca1860m17 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD33.31L
8Pakenham Synthetic1400m5 Oct 2026 · 4yo+ · SYNTHETIC10.4L
9Pakenham Synthetic1200m24 Aug 2026 · MDN-SW · SYNTHETIC6.2L
10Pakenham1400m5 Feb 2026 · 3-5yo · GOOD47.4L

Insights

Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 31% better than Career Avg.
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 42%
Hot Jockey
Positive
Dylan Dunn in hot recent form, out performing market expectation by 44%
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 14%
Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Made minor headway from back half at Avoca. First real test of stamina here. Looks more a place prospect.

ILB

Started $14.00 and made some ground when 5th last run at Avoca. Serious contender.

Finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (3½l) when close behind Creusa at Avoca upped to 1m1f last month; lightly raced (this just her fifth race); needs considering with so many of these having something to prove.

RSIS

At 13/1 inched into 5th last run at Avoca. Rates as one of the key chances.

6Startin'Sumthin'J: Bailey Kinninmont·T: Nelson Smyth757.5kg9 8 5 14 66: 0-0-0$8.50$2.35

Career

6: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Ballarat
2: 0-0-0
Track Geelong
2: 0-0-0
Track Bendigo
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 2000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2648m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
4: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-0

Last starts

6Ballarat2648m9 Oct 2026 · 3UP MDN SW · GOOD47.25L
14Ballarat2000m18 Sept 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · GOOD417.48L
5Bendigo1600m26 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · HEAVY88.1L
8Geelong1425m14 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · HEAVY810L
9Werribee1600m7 Dec 2025 · 3UP F&M MDN-SW · GOOD414.5L
7Geelong1414m26 Nov 2025 · 3YF MDN-SW · GOOD314.9L

Insights

Stable In Form
Positive
Stable going well. Out performing market by 128%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Dist Drop
Negative
Distance decrease from last start
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Every chance but compounded at Ballarat over longer assignment. Drops to shorter trip. Rough exotics hope.

ILB

Jumped at $91.00 and finished 6th last run at Ballarat and will be down in distance. Needs to improve.

Held when sixth beaten 7l last month at Ballarat upped to 1m5f; should go close as recent form is thin on the ground in this contest.

RSIS

At 90/1 came in 6th last run at Ballarat and coming back in distance.

7VidaloaJ: Melea Castle·T: Jarrod Robinson357.5kg7$12.00$2.80

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed50%
Rating20%
Closing Speed50%

Last starts

7Tatura850m30 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)16.6L

Insights

Jockey Booking
Negative
Melea Castle current POT is 51% below Career Avg.
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 79% in L100 rides
Watch Betting
Negative
If supported, follow in
Blinkers On
Positive
Trainer has opted for the Blinkers on, take note

Comments

AAP

Trials (1:0-0-0). Out of a winning mare. Won a 3 horse Bendigo jump-out 5/10. Market watch advised.

ILB

Tagaloa 4yo having first race start for Jarrod Robinson. Watch the market.

Sole debutant in the line up; running in first race; clear chance as some good aspects to her profile.

RSIS

Debutant 4yo by Tagaloa for Jarrod Robinson.

8Girl With A PearlScratched6––––

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating50%
Closing Speed80%

Insights

Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Blinkers On
Positive
Trainer has opted for the Blinkers on, take note

Comments

AAP

Issued decent challenge 3yo+ Mdn Plate at Warrnambool second-up. Should appreciate stepping up in distance. Favourite for a good reason.

ILB

Racing on a quick back up. Rattled home nicely into 2nd beaten by 1 1/4L last start at Flemington and challenged by less formidable competitors. Showing great form this preparation.

RSIS

On a short back up. Finished strongly when 2nd last run at Flemington and matched against less formidable competition. Putting up notable efforts recently.

9Jakbe NimbleJ: Amy Herrmann·T: M & L Cerchi559.5kg5 5 10 11 67: 0-0-0$7.50$2.20

Career

7: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed20%
Rating40%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
3: 0-0-0
Track Donald
1: 0-0-0
Track Stawell
1: 0-0-0
Track St Arnaud
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1284m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
5: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0
Going Synthetic
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

6St Arnaud1550m24 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD35.75L
11Ballarat Synthetic1400m26 June 2026 · 3Y MDN-SW · SYNTHETIC12.9L
10Colac1600m6 Feb 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD48.7L
5Great Western1600m24 Jan 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · SOFT54.3L
5Stawell1300m4 Jan 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD49.8L
8Donald1350m2 Dec 2025 · 3Y MDN-SW · GOOD48.5L
5Penshurst1284m22 Nov 2025 · 3UP MDN-SW · GOOD33.7L

Insights

Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -28% POT in their L100 Races
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 25% POT in L100 Runners
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 14%
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Started $26 when safely held in Maiden company at St Arnaud for new trainer. First real test of stamina here. Others carry more punch.

ILB

Started at $26.00 and couldn't maintain the pace when 6th last start at St Arnaud. Expected to settle towards the tail. Can show up in this at odds.

Sixth beaten 6l over 7½f at St Arnaud (maiden) last month on debut for this trainer.

RSIS

Was 25/1 and lost ground in the run home when 6th last run at St Arnaud. Gets back and needs luck.

10Lady Of AlsaceScratched4––––

Career

9: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed80%
Rating60%
Closing Speed60%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Cranbourne
1: 0-0-0
Track Bendigo
1: 0-0-0
Track Pakenham Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
5: 0-0-0
Going Soft
3: 0-0-0
Going Synthetic
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

5Echuca2100m19 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD48.75L
7Pakenham Synthetic1600m5 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · SYNTHETIC7.5L
7Mornington1500m17 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD46.15L
8Bendigo1300m6 Sept 2026 · 4yo+ · SOFT54.5L
9Cranbourne1400m21 June 2026 · MDN-SW · SOFT77.7L
7Mornington1200m8 June 2026 · 3Y MDN-SW · SOFT79.8L
5Echuca1400m31 Dec 2025 · 3UP MDN-SW · GOOD36.3L
10Mornington1200m17 Dec 2025 · 3YF MDN-SW · GOOD47.2L

Insights

Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 6%
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 139%
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 43%
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 14%
Slow Early LS
Negative
Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Limited
Negative
Yet to break through after 9 starts

Comments

AAP

Safely held but not totally disgraced at Echuca following market easing. Deep into her campaign, warrants attention.

ILB

Was $10.00 and came in 5th last run at Echuca.

Finished fifth, beaten 9l, (Echuca) splitting Dejavast and Just Basil last month upped to 1m2½f.

RSIS

At 9/1 finished 5th last time at Echuca.

Odds correct as at Tue 3 Nov, 1:30 pm AEDT. Odds can change.

Past meetings

Mon 26 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT · 9 races