Shortest win price
Komodo Dragon (5)
2.50
Warwick Farm hosts a Benchmark 78 sprint over 1400 metres in fine weather on a Soft 5 track at 4:10 pm AEDT. The win market has Komodo Dragon and Verbil fighting shortest, with Felix Majestic next in line and Naina rounding out the early firmers. This is a genuine open affair where form line and map position collide, setting up an intriguing puzzle for punters.
Komodo Dragon sits shortest off a Randwick-Kensington win two runs back and rates 100, suggesting plenty of improvement on last start when settling back. Zac Lloyd is riding above his career average and books well for this field. That said, Verbil cannot be dismissed—the runner is on a quick back-up from a Warwick Farm 1400-metre outing and comes out with a sharp 91 rating and an encouraging AAP comment about big strides late. James McDonald holds a strong record at this track, and the draw in barrier 2 suits the early speed insight. Felix Majestic, trained by Gary Nickson in excellent form, owns a hot jockey-trainer combo that outperforms market expectations by 82 per cent. Molly Bourke and the stable have the raw numbers behind them. Two recent thirds at 1400 metres and 1300 metres on this circuit show the runner is competing at the level.
Naina carries strong support in the market after racing consistently and holds a 16-run career record with three wins. The jockey, Siena Grima, is performing 16 per cent above her career average. C J Waller's stable is returning 6 per cent profit on turnover across their last 100 runners, a marker of genuine form. An opinion case builds around Komodo Dragon, Verbil, or Felix Majestic as the race shapes, but Naina's consistent return and stable strength make the chestnut a considered alternative.
Shortest win price
Komodo Dragon (5)
2.50
Most career wins
Felix Majestic
6-5-7 from 46 starts
Back left · leaders right
Backmarker
Offmidfield
Midfield
Offpace
Onpace
Leader
Flying Trapeze · Negative
Trainer SR
Gary Portelli striking at just 5%
Felix Majestic · Positive
Hot J/T Combo
Combo are out performing market expectations by 82%
Verbil · Positive
Trainer ROI
Runners from this stable currently going at 8% POT in L100 Runners
Hanau · Positive
Hot J/T Combo
Combo are out performing market expectations by 177%
Career
36: 4-5-3
Rating · IRD
70
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
6: 0-0-1
Second-up
5: 1-2-0
Third-up
4: 2-0-0
Fourth-up
3: 0-1-0
Track Sunshine Coast
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
2: 0-0-0
Track Kembla Grange
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1600m
4: 0-1-0
Distance 1615m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
2: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
4: 0-0-1
Going Soft
10: 1-3-0
Going Good
22: 3-2-2
Trainer SR
Negative
Gary Portelli striking at just 5%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 40%
Trainer ROI
Negative
Trainers runners currently losing 28% Profit on Turnover
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Increased Dist
Positive
Distance rise from last start
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
AAP
Resuming (17-weeks). Last success was 2 Nov 2024 and not a noted first-up performer. Faces a solid line-up.
ILB
Back from a break. At $101.00 moderate showing when 11th last time at Rosehill. Fitter for a barrier trial at this track on Sept 28th. Can't have today.
RP
Finished towards the rear of 13 at Rosehill over 6f (handicap) four months ago; recent form nothing to write home about and a while since his last success; returns from a layoff; passed over given many of his rivals are in good form.
RSIS
Resuming from break. Was 100/1 and just average when 11th last time at Rosehill. Placed 2nd in a trial here on Sept 28th. Shannen Llewellyn provides some weight relief.
Career
46: 6-5-7
Rating · IRD
80
Speed map
Leader
First-up
7: 0-1-0
Second-up
6: 1-0-0
Third-up
6: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
3: 0-0-0
Track Hawkesbury
4: 1-1-0
Track Warwick Farm
1: 0-0-1
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1200m
11: 2-1-1
Distance 1300m
6: 0-1-1
Distance 1400m
18: 3-2-5
Going Soft
14: 0-2-3
Going Good
29: 6-3-4
Going Heavy
3: 0-0-0
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 82%
Hot Trainer
Positive
Gary Nickson in good form, out performing market 55%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 41% POT in L100 Runners
Maps Poorly
Negative
Map position not suited at this track, under performing market expectations by 23%
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Awkward Draw
Negative
Would have liked a better draw
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
At the helm, outpointed late but slogged away for the minor spoils 3yo+ Midway (Bm72) at Rosehill over this trip. Outer barrier but has good gate speed and rates well.
ILB
Displayed a strong effort throughout the race when 3rd last run at Rosehill. Won't be far away during the run. Modest contender.
RP
Admirably consistent; minor honours in a handicap two weeks ago (5-2) at Rosehill; should be in the mix if reproducing most recent effort.
RSIS
Applied plenty of pressure when 3rd last run at Rosehill. Expecting to settle positively.
Career
15: 4-3-3
Rating · IRD
91
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
4: 3-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-1-0
Third-up
2: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-1
Track CurrentTrack
2: 0-1-0
Track Wyong
1: 1-0-0
Track Hawkesbury
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1400m
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1550m
3: 1-0-1
Distance 1200m
4: 3-0-0
Going Good
10: 3-3-2
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
4: 1-0-1
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 8% POT in L100 Runners
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Ready To Fire
Positive
Shown something in last few runs
Primed
Positive
Fitter here racing on a quick back up
AAP
On a quick back-up. Put in some big strides late this track over this journey. Good gate. Right in the mix again.
ILB
Racing on a quick back up. Attacked the line when 2nd last run at the track and will try to take advantage of the alley. Should give this a shake.
RP
Has achieved four wins from 15 career runs; not beaten far last Wednesday; in the mix as recent effort was encouraging.
RSIS
On a quick back up. Made considerable ground when 2nd beaten by 1/2L last start at this track and has a good draw. Gains the services of jockey James Mcdonald. Very tidy performer.
Career
24: 4-5-0
Rating · IRD
79
Speed map
Offmidfield
First-up
6: 0-2-0
Second-up
5: 2-0-0
Third-up
5: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
4: 1-1-0
Track Newcastle
1: 1-0-0
Track Warwick Farm
4: 1-1-0
Track Wyong
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1250m
4: 2-1-0
Distance 1350m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
4: 1-0-0
Going Good
8: 1-1-0
Going Heavy
6: 1-0-0
Going Soft
10: 2-4-0
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 177%
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
AAP
Finished it off only fairly at Randwick-Kensington over this trip. Stays at 1400m. Place appeal.
ILB
Started $15.00 and picked up some ground to run 5th last time at Randwick Kensington. Jockey William A Stanley is currently in strong form for this stable. Best to watch and see.
RP
Solid effort when beaten 2½l to finish fifth at Randwick three weeks ago; this C&D holds no fears; not always shown an awful lot since winning a handicap at Warwick Farm in March; others are preferred as meeting a number of horses who are in good form.
RSIS
Started 14/1 and chased well when 5th last time at Randwick Kensington. Jockey William A Stanley and trainer Mark Minervini are an imposing duo.
Career
10: 3-2-3
Rating · IRD
100
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
3: 0-1-2
Second-up
1: 1-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Randwick
1: 0-0-1
Track Eagle Farm
1: 0-0-0
Track Randwick Kensington
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1300m
2: 0-0-2
Distance 1400m
5: 2-1-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-1
Going Good
8: 2-1-3
Going Soft
2: 1-1-0
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 21% better than Career Avg.
Jockey Booking
Positive
Zac Lloyd 23% above market expected in L100 Rides
Hot Jockey
Positive
Zac Lloyd in hot recent form, out performing market expectation by 23%
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Randwick-Kensington winner two back. Okay at latest when settled back. Nice gate. Expecting a stronger showing.
ILB
Started $3.10 and ran on into 4th last run at Eagle Farm and will be well suited at the trip. Exhibiting good form this preparation and has drawn the rails. No surprise to see this winning.
RP
Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs career record of 3-10); fair effort in a conditions race (Eagle Farm) three weeks ago; is respected.
RSIS
Was 11/5 and ran on into 4th last time at Eagle Farm and strong performer at this trip in the past. Suited on soft going and gets a favourable draw. Prominent showing expected.
Career
18: 5-2-0
Rating · IRD
71
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
4: 1-0-0
Second-up
3: 0-1-0
Third-up
3: 2-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 1-0-0
Track Warwick Farm
4: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
4: 0-0-0
Track Randwick
3: 0-0-0
Distance 1250m
2: 1-0-0
Distance 1300m
4: 1-1-0
Distance 1350m
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
6: 0-1-0
Going Heavy
3: 1-0-0
Going Soft
9: 4-1-0
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 6%
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Form At Track
Negative
Yet to win here
Improved L/S
Positive
Improved again last start
AAP
Effort tapered late after showing pace in the small field at Randwick-Kensington. Pace influence. Each way.
ILB
Started $61.00 and finished 4th last run at Randwick Kensington. Pass.
RP
Career record shows her ability to win (wins-runs record of 5-18); creditable effort (went off 66-1) to finish fourth (Randwick) 21 days ago; difficult to oppose.
RSIS
Was 60/1 and ran 4th last run at Randwick Kensington.
Career
29: 5-3-3
Rating · IRD
73
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
7: 2-0-0
Second-up
6: 0-0-3
Third-up
5: 0-2-0
Fourth-up
4: 1-0-0
Track Hawkesbury
1: 1-0-0
Track Kembla Grange
1: 0-0-1
Track Rosehill
6: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
3: 1-0-0
Going Soft
7: 1-1-1
Going Good
19: 3-2-2
Going Heavy
3: 1-0-0
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 6% POT in L100 Runners
Maps Poorly
Negative
Map position not suited at this track, under performing market expectations by 23%
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Awkward Draw
Negative
May find this draw awkward
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Terrific effort when just shaded in soft going this course 5 Oct. Has a tricky draw in deeper race but can't rule out after latest improved effort.
ILB
Narrowly beaten last time around here. Does take a while to get into stride. Hard to recommend.
RP
Encouraging effort when runner-up three weeks ago; has winning track form.
RSIS
Close up last time here. Prefers to settle towards the tail.
Career
17: 4-3-0
Rating · IRD
78
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
5: 2-0-0
Second-up
3: 1-1-0
Third-up
3: 0-2-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Canterbury
2: 0-0-0
Track Warwick Farm
2: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
3: 1-0-0
Distance 1650m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
6: 3-1-0
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
9: 1-2-0
Current SR
Negative
Rider’s recent POT is returning 50% lower than Career Avg.
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -28% POT in their L100 Races
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 19% POT in L100 Runners
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 55% in L100 rides
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 6%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
AAP
Led, responded strongly to score in small field at Hawkesbury. Should press forward. Stronger challenge here but stays under notice.
ILB
Controlled the pace to win by nearly 3L last run at Hawkesbury but up in grade. Displays good tactical speed. In strong racing shape this campaign. Watch for a sign in the market.
RP
A proven winner with a career wins-runs record of 4-17; gained a just under 3l success over 6½f at Hawkesbury (handicap) 13 days ago; despite that Hawkesbury success, one to tread carefully with.
RSIS
Was much too pacey in front to win by almost 3L last start at Hawkesbury but matched against a stronger field. Likely to be well placed early.
Career
16: 3-3-2
Rating · IRD
82
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
4: 2-0-1
Second-up
3: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 1-1-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-1-0
Track Flemington
2: 1-0-0
Track Mornington
2: 1-0-1
Track Caulfield
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
5: 1-2-0
Distance 1715m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 2000m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
12: 3-3-1
Going Soft
4: 0-0-1
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 16% better than Career Avg.
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 6% POT in L100 Runners
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Reasonable effort without seriously threatening at Caulfield. Super fit from racing, can challenge.
ILB
At $9.50 got going late when 4th last time at Caulfield and gets a reduction in weight. Could be in the mix.
RP
Knocking at the door recently; far from disgraced (beaten 1½l) at Caulfield two weeks ago; others appeal more in what appears to be a competitive contest.
RSIS
Odds of 17/2 and ran past a few when 4th last run at Caulfield and gets some weight taken off.