Donald (VIC) horses tips & previews

15 Nov, 2:02 am AEDT

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

Meeting — Sun 15 Nov, 11:00 am AEDT

Today's meetingsDonald (VIC)Change

Race 6 — Bet365 Donald Cup 1620m · jumps Sun 15 Nov, 4:25 pm AEDT

Race notes

DONALD CUP,HCP ,Open
SOFT5
Overcast
7 runners

Shortest win price

Somewhere (4)

1.80

Most career wins

Van Roy

9-8-9 from 56 starts

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

3Grecian Destiny

Midfield

4Somewhere

Offpace

6El James
7Van Roy
8Fox Appeal
5Bullets High

Onpace

1Quietness

Quietness · Negative
Rider
Negative rider change today
Grecian Destiny · Positive
Jockey ROI
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 48% in Last 100 Rides
Somewhere · Negative
Cold J/T Combo
Combo are losing -23% POT in their L100 Races
Bullets High · Positive
Hot J/T Combo
Combo are out performing market expectations by 79%

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace

1QuietnessJ: Linda Meech·T: Simon Ryan562kg4 4 6 14 921: 5-5-5$5.00$2.35

Career

21: 5-5-5

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed80%
Rating80%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
5: 1-1-2
Second-up
4: 1-1-1
Third-up
4: 1-1-1
Fourth-up
2: 0-1-0
Track Sandown
1: 0-1-0
Track Eagle Farm
1: 0-1-0
Track Bendigo
1: 0-1-0
Distance 2435m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1900m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2100m
1: 0-1-0
Going Firm
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
17: 5-4-3
Going Soft
3: 0-0-2

Last starts

9Randwick1045m28 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)9.1L
14Wagga2000m1 May 2026 · LISTED HCP · GOOD421L
6Randwick1200m21 Apr 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)2L
4Caulfield2000m4 Apr 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD31.9L
4Rosehill1900m21 Mar 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT62.6L
6Randwick1600m7 Mar 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD43.2L
3Randwick1050m19 Feb 2026 · Barrier Trial5.9L
4Canterbury902m6 Feb 2026 · Barrier Trial4.2L

Insights

Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are winning 27% POT in their L100 Races
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 30% in L100 rides
Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

First-up (28-weeks). Ex Tom Charlton in NSW. Proven fresh and looks fit for return to racing after a jump-out win 2/11. Should be around the mark here first-up.

ILB

First up after a 28 week break. At $5.50 looked outclassed when 14th last time at Wagga. Expecting improvement and competing in a lower grade. Coming back in trip. Entitled to be respected in betting.

Tailed off at Wagga over 1m2f (Listed handicap) in May; resume shows that she is a proven winner (seeking a sixth career win); returns from a layoff here; first start for new stable; tends to find at least one too good; only limited appeal.

RSIS

First run back from a 28 week break. Odds of 9/2 and couldn't maintain the pace when 14th last start at Wagga. Looking past the last run. Will attract plenty of interest.

2El RockoScratched6––––

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating100%
Closing Speed40%

Insights

Current SR
Negative
Rider’s recent POT is returning 48% lower than Career Avg.
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -56% POT in their L100 Races
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 48% in L100 rides
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Weight Rise
Negative
Carrying 5.5kg more than LS

Comments

AAP

Seasoned performer. Didn't finish it off over 1600m Sale Cup on the heavy. Could make his presence felt in this.

ILB

On a short turnaround. Started at $12.00 and performed below standard when 7th last time at Sandown.

RSIS

Racing on a quick back up. Started 11/1 and unimpressive effort when 7th last run at Sandown.

3Grecian DestinyJ: Neil Farley·T: Henry Dwyer356kg9 2 11 12 1511: 3-1-2$10.00$3.60

Career

11: 3-1-2

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed80%
Rating40%
Closing Speed20%

Record

First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Caulfield
1: 0-0-0
Track CagnesSurMer
2: 1-0-0
Track La Teste De Buch
2: 2-0-0
Distance 1400m
4: 0-0-1
Distance 1499m
2: 1-0-0
Distance 1599m
3: 1-1-1
Going Good
5: 2-0-1
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
5: 1-1-1

Last starts

15Randwick1400m17 Oct 2026 · 3UP BM88 HCP · SOFT55.81L
12Ballarat1600m18 Sept 2026 · GOLD NUGGET · GOOD48.59L
11Caulfield1400m29 Aug 2026 · BM100 · SOFT615.4L
2Bendigo1000m18 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · HEAVY(8)0.2L
9Echuca1400m8 Mar 2026 · ECHA CUP · GOOD44.7L
1La Teste De Buch1599m29 Aug 2025 · 3yo · GOOD-2.5
1La Teste De Buch1399m19 July 2025 · 3yo · GOOD-1.25
3Saint Cloud1599m3 June 2025 · 3Y RTG HCP · GOOD0.35L

Insights

Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 48% in Last 100 Rides
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 6%
Jockey Booking
Positive
Neil Farley 58% above market expected in L100 Rides
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -32% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 44%
Trainer ROI
Negative
Trainers runners currently losing 52% Profit on Turnover
Key Jockey
Positive
Neil Farley winning at 40% POT in last 100 rides
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos

Comments

AAP

4 weeks since last run. Started $151 when safely held in Benchmark 88 company at Randwick. Look for an improved effort here.

ILB

At $151.00 folded up in the straight when 15th last time at Randwick. Interesting gear change of winkers on first time. Looking elsewhere today.

Career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 3-11); finished last of 15 over 7f at Randwick (handicap) 29 days ago; not hard to turn elsewhere.

RSIS

Started 150/1 and gave away some ground when 15th last start at Randwick. Interesting to see the cheekpieces go on for the first time.

4SomewhereJ: Harry Coffey·T: Archie Alexander754kg2 4 3 3 415: 2-1-5$1.80$1.26

Career

15: 2-1-5

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo40%
Early Speed100%
Rating100%
Closing Speed60%

Record

First-up
4: 1-0-1
Second-up
3: 0-1-1
Third-up
3: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Bendigo
1: 0-0-0
Track Caulfield
3: 0-1-1
Track Sandown
4: 0-0-3
Distance 1400m
4: 1-0-1
Distance 1500m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
8: 1-0-4
Going Good
7: 2-0-1
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-2
Going Soft
6: 0-1-2

Last starts

4Geelong1500m21 Oct 2026 · BM 78 HCP · GOOD42.61L
3Sandown1600m9 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT71.5L
3Sandown1600m22 Aug 2026 · BM84 · HEAVY81.1L
4Sandown1600m22 July 2026 · BM74 · SOFT61.3L
2Caulfield1700m27 June 2026 · BM78 · SOFT70.1L
3Sandown1400m23 May 2026 · BM84 · SOFT74.5L
5Flemington1600m17 Jan 2026 · 3UP · GOOD36L
1Flemington1600m31 Dec 2025 · NMW · GOOD3-0.8

Insights

Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -23% POT in their L100 Races
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Winkers Off
Positive
Winkers coming off this start
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Weight Drop
Positive
Drops 6kg from LS run

Comments

AAP

Not disgraced at Geelong in a good form race. Looks suitably placed in this line-up. Major player.

ILB

Was $5.50 and ran 4th last start at Geelong. Can make a comeback and goes down in weight. Interesting to see the winkers go off for the first time. Attracts support.

Solid run when fourth over 7½f at Geelong (handicap, had Bullets High (seventh) and Albanian I Am (tenth) behind) three weeks ago; regularly been coming up a bit short lately so others make more appeal.

RSIS

At 9/2 ran 4th last start at Geelong. Giving another chance here and gets a reduction in weight. Interesting gear change of cheekpieces off first time. Very competitive recently. Expect support.

5Bullets HighJ: Ryan Houston·T: K T Bourke254kg9 10 8 7 328: 4-5-3$4.60$2.20

Career

28: 4-5-3

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed100%

Record

First-up
3: 2-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-1-0
Third-up
2: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-1
Track Eagle Farm
2: 0-0-0
Track Warrnambool
1: 0-0-0
Track Warwick Farm
5: 3-1-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1125m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
5: 2-1-0
Going Good
17: 2-4-2
Going Heavy
2: 0-1-0
Going Soft
9: 2-0-1

Last starts

3Geelong1518m7 Nov 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT60.9L
7Geelong1500m21 Oct 2026 · BM 78 HCP · GOOD45.21L
8Geelong1125m23 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD35.37L
10Flemington1200m18 July 2026 · BM88 · SOFT66.1L
9Flemington1200m4 July 2026 · LISTED QUALITY · SOFT73.5L
9Flemington1800m16 May 2026 · BM84 · GOOD46.3L
4Warrnambool1700m5 May 2026 · 2yo+ · HEAVY81.7L
4Mornington1600m18 Apr 2026 · 3UP BM84 HCP · GOOD42.3L

Insights

Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 79%
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
Better for last start
Positive
Improved with last few runs
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Win Drought
Negative
Not won for a while
Down In Weight
Positive
Drops 5kg from LS run

Comments

AAP

Long losing streak. Issued decent challenge in soft going 3yo+ (Bm78) at Geelong. First time around Donald. Others carry more punch.

ILB

Backing up quickly. Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last start at Geelong and has a positive draw. Racing in stronger company. Gets some weight taken off. Will be tested.

Outran 28-1 odds when a close third at Geelong over 7½f (handicap) last Saturday; competitive shout as recent display was promising.

RSIS

Backing up quickly. Good run when placing 3rd beaten by 1L last start at Geelong and has a good draw. Up against a higher level of opposition.

6El JamesJ: Dean Yendall·T: Symon Wilde454kg6 5 1 3 617: 5-1-3$8.00$3.30

Career

17: 5-1-3

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating60%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
3: 0-1-1
Second-up
2: 0-0-1
Third-up
2: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Geelong
2: 0-0-1
Track Naracoorte
1: 1-0-0
Track Sandown
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
2: 0-0-1
Distance 1700m
2: 1-0-0
Distance 1800m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
10: 3-1-2
Going Heavy
2: 2-0-0
Going Soft
5: 0-0-1

Last starts

6Swan Hill2400m7 June 2026 · 3UP BM78 HCP · SOFT59L
3Casterton2000m17 May 2026 · 3UP HCP · SOFT61.8L
1Warrnambool2350m5 May 2026 · 3yo+ · HEAVY8-1
5Morphettville1950m18 Apr 2026 · BM82 · GOOD42.1L
6Morphettville2294m21 Mar 2026 · BM78 · GOOD412.9L
5Morphettville2600m21 Feb 2026 · GROUP 3 SWP · GOOD41.9L
1Naracoorte2000m8 Feb 2026 · BM78 HCP · GOOD4-2.22
3Geelong1755m26 Jan 2026 · BM62 · GOOD41.5L

Insights

Hot Trainer
Positive
Symon Wilde in good form, out performing market 53%
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 15%
Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Resuming (23-weeks). Tends to race well first-up without winning. Could give some cheek at odds fresh.

ILB

First run back from a break. Started at $3.60 and tailed off to finish 6th last start at Swan Hill and up against tougher competition. Coming back in distance. Has some claims.

Last of six over 1m4f at Swan Hill (handicap) in June; successful five times from 17 career runs; returning from a layoff here; very interesting.

RSIS

First run back from a break. Started 13/5 and tailed off to finish 6th last time at Swan Hill and back in trip. Racing against tougher rivals. Could feature here.

7Van RoyJ: Tom Madden·T: Aaron Purcell654kg8 1 2 6 1356: 9-8-9$21.00$5.50

Career

56: 9-8-9

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo80%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed20%

Record

First-up
8: 0-1-2
Second-up
6: 0-1-2
Third-up
5: 1-0-1
Fourth-up
4: 1-0-0
Track Stawell
1: 0-1-0
Track Mount Gambier
3: 1-0-1
Track Randwick
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1400m
8: 2-0-0
Distance 1700m
4: 0-3-0
Distance 2062m
1: 1-0-0
Going Synthetic
3: 0-0-1
Going Good
33: 7-5-5
Going Heavy
5: 1-1-0

Last starts

13Bendigo1400m28 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD410.07L
6Mount Gambier2050m22 May 2026 · MT G CUP · SOFT717.6L
2Warrnambool1700m5 May 2026 · 2yo+ · HEAVY80.8L
1Penola1600m5 Apr 2026 · Benchmark 78 · GOOD3-1
8Colac2000m6 Feb 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD411.8L
1Mount Gambier2062m25 Jan 2026 · Benchmark 78 · GOOD4-0.1
1Penola2000m16 Jan 2026 · Benchmark 74 · GOOD4-2.7
3Mount Gambier1800m21 Dec 2025 · BM66 · SOFT60.9L

Insights

Slow Early LS
Negative
Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Imprv Needed
Negative
Would need to lift here to feature
Weight Drop
Positive
Drops 4kg from LS run

Comments

AAP

Failed to threaten (wide barrier) at Bendigo off long break at huge odds. Looks up against it.

ILB

Jumped at $151.00 and weakened to finish 13th last start at Bendigo but suited by the weight drop. Better to look elsewhere.

Has winning form at this track; can be a player at this level; towards the rear of 14 at Bendigo over 7f (handicap) when dropped in distance last month.

RSIS

Started 150/1 and couldn't stay in touch when 13th last time at Bendigo but carrying less weight this time.

8Fox AppealJ: Justin W Stanley·T: Craig Weeding154kg6 3 2 4 253: 8-10-12$15.00$4.40

Career

53: 8-10-12

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed20%
Rating60%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
7: 0-0-1
Second-up
6: 0-1-3
Third-up
6: 3-1-2
Fourth-up
6: 1-1-1
Track Benalla
6: 2-1-1
Track Bendigo
1: 0-0-0
Track Seymour
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1700m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1350m
1: 0-0-0
Going Firm
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
32: 4-6-6
Going Heavy
5: 0-0-1

Last starts

2Berrigan1600m31 Oct 2026 · BERRIGAN CUP · GOOD31.01L
4Avoca1860m17 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD32.25L
2Cootamundra1600m4 Oct 2026 · HCP · GOOD40.61L
3Jerilderie1400m26 Sept 2026 · JERILDCUP BM781.7L
6Griffith1350m12 Sept 2026 · BM78 HCP · GOOD33.5L
2Wagga2000m29 Mar 2026 · BM82 · SOFT50.2L
3Albury1600m19 Mar 2026 · ALBURYMILE BM90 · SOFT71.4L
2Towong1600m7 Mar 2026 · BM70 · SOFT60.1L

Insights

Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are under performing market expectations by -26%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 8% POT in L100 Runners
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
Form Revival
Positive
Turning form around with last couple
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
Weight Drop
Positive
Drops 8.5kg from LS run

Comments

AAP

Last success was 6 Dec. Found enough to place in small field at Berrigan. First time around Donald. Strikes a harder race.

ILB

Tidy run when 2nd last run at Berrigan and drawn beautifully. Justin Stanley takes the reins today but competing at a higher grade. Performing impressively since resuming from a break. Watch betting.

In good heart of late; turned in a solid effort in defeat last month, when runner-up at Berrigan; been struggling to get his head in front recently so unlikely to trouble the principals.

RSIS

Placed 2nd last run at Berrigan and can save some energy from the draw. Justin Stanley takes the reins today and gets some weight taken off. Rising in grade. Not at all out of this race.

9ScalextricsScratched3––––

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed80%

Insights

Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start

Comments

AAP

Two good runs under new trainer. Great run at Avoca 17 Oct. Solid rally into the placings at Wycheproof when supported. Fit from racing, has some claims.

ILB

Racing on a quick back up. Odds of $13.00 and subpar when 9th last run at Dunkeld and facing a stronger group of contenders.

Finished ninth, beaten 6l, at Dunkeld over 1m1f (handicap) yesterday; knows how to win so in with a chance; was entered at Dunkeld Saturday.

RSIS

On a quick turnaround. Odds of 12/1 and lacklustre showing when 9th last time at Dunkeld and challenged by more formidable competitors. Prefers to settle towards the tail.

10The Muffin ManScratched9––––

Rating · IRD

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating50%
Closing Speed100%

Insights

Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start

Comments

AAP

Thereabouts of late. Great run at Ballarat 9 Oct. Settled at rear, produced a grinding charge into the placings at Bendigo. Form sound this level without winning.

ILB

Backs up quickly. Was $7.00 and finished 6th last run at Sandown and up against a more competitive field.

RSIS

On a quick turnaround. At 6/1 finished 6th last run at Sandown and competing at a higher level of competition.

11Albanian I AmScratched11––––

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating20%
Closing Speed60%

Insights

Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 14% POT in L100 Runners
Awkward Draw
Negative
May find this draw awkward
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Primed
Positive
Fitter here racing on a quick back up
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
Winless Prep
Negative
Expect the drought to continue
Down In Weight
Positive
Drops 5kg from LS run

Comments

AAP

Not disgraced at Morphettville at $9. Good second only time this t/d. Super fit from racing, could get into the placings.

ILB

Backing up quickly for this race. Got the prize when winning by 1 3/4L last time at Geelong but competing in a higher grade. Gets a reduction in weight.

Back to winning ways over 7½f at Geelong (handicap) when successful by just under 2l on Friday; he can be taken on despite that win last time.

RSIS

On a short back up. Bold effort to win by 1 3/4L last run at Geelong but challenged by a tougher grade. Will benefit with the weight drop.

Odds correct as at Sun 15 Nov, 2:00 am AEDT. Odds can change.

Past meetings

Sat 12 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 7 races