Shortest win price
Lafarna (5)
1.75
Geelong's up for the Prestige Jayco Maiden Plate on Good 4 at 1:45 pm. It's a 1235-metre three-year-old fillies maiden over the staying trip, and the market has Lafarna shortest, with Sisterly and Celestaria next in. Velocite Belle rounds out the quad. It's a field where experience could matter—plenty of first-starters here, so early execution and settling patterns will shape how this one unfolds.
Lafarna gets a soft draw from barrier two and comes in as the market choice off a smart winning jumpout at Ballarat synthetic. A $150k NZB Karaka yearling out of a city-winning mare—the pedigree stacks up on debut, though her jockey and trainer combo have struggled for winners lately. Sisterly rates a real chance at her odds; she's fourth-up now with the addition of blinkers and showed she can dig in at Sale when fourth last. The Begg camp has flagged early speed as an asset on this circuit. Celestaria hasn't broken through from three starts but ran on late from the back when second-up at Warrnambool and showed enough to suggest she might be ready to turn a corner.
Velocite Belle, the barrier three leader, is rated at 88 alongside Celestaria and Sisterly, but the comment flags her as a place proposition—she pressed early at Yarra Glen and will be fitter for the run second-up. Watch the speed shape: Velocite Belle and Vixen Vibes will take it on early, with Celestaria and Nothin' Surer in the midfield. Sisterly and Seagoe off pace could have something to say late if the tempo plays their way.
Shortest win price
Lafarna (5)
1.75
Back left · leaders right
Firststart
Backmarker
Offmidfield
Midfield
Offpace
Leader
Celestaria · Negative
Trainer SR
Henry Dwyer striking at just 7%
Finest Blend · Negative
Still Learning
No race experience
Lafarna · Negative
Trainer Recent
Camp struggling with S/R just 7%
Ocean Mirage · Negative
Trainer Recent
Camp struggling with S/R just 6%
Career
5: 0-0-1
Rating · IRD
87
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
2: 0-0-1
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Ballarat
1: 0-0-0
Track Morphettville
1: 0-0-0
Track Warrnambool
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
2: 0-0-1
Distance 1050m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
2: 0-0-0
Going Good
4: 0-0-1
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Trainer SR
Negative
Henry Dwyer striking at just 7%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 34%
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 15%
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Ran on late from the back at Warrnambool when second-up. Hope for exotics.
ILB
Started at $5.50 and finished 7th last start at Warrnambool. Gets a chance against these.
RP
Four-race maiden but has managed to finish third; fair effort (beaten 2½l) at Warrnambool last month.
RSIS
Was 9/2 and finished 7th last start at Warrnambool. Should not be far away.
Career
1: 0-0-0
Rating · IRD
86
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Pakenham
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 21% POT in L100 Runners
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 15%
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Raceday Experience
Positive
Wiser for debut run
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Wasn't all that far from the action on debut at Pakenham 30 Oct. Should come on and worth some thought here.
ILB
Started at $4.60 and made ground when closing off to finish 4th last run at Pakenham and fitter for debut run. Might be ridden for luck.
RP
Respectable debut effort at Pakenham at 7-2 last month; needs to make above-average progress.
RSIS
Started at 7/2 and hit the line well when 4th last run at Pakenham and was on debut last time. Prefers to settle towards the rear.
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Offpace
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 13% POT in L100 Runners
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 7%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
1st Up
Negative
May need this run
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Returns for second campaign (18-weeks). Second in latest Flemington jumpout. Feasible to think she has more to offer this time in. Don't take lightly.
ILB
First up and made considerable ground when 3rd first up last preparation at Cranbourne.
RSIS
Resuming and ran home into 3rd beaten by 2L resuming last preparation at Cranbourne.
Rating · IRD
75
Speed map
Firststart
Still Learning
Negative
No race experience
AAP
Dam is a three-time city winner in Sydney. Quickened smartly to win latest Cranbourne jumpout. Not out of this.
ILB
First start at the races 3yo by Tagaloa for Nathan Dunn. Watch the market moves.
RP
Sibling of King Tagaloa (1m2f winner); attractively bred daughter of Tagaloa; is respected.
RSIS
Nathan Dunn 3yo by Tagaloa on debut.
Rating · IRD
73
Speed map
Firststart
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 7%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -37% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 27%
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Watch Betting
Negative
If supported, follow in
AAP
$150k NZB Karaka yearling. First foal out of a City winning mare. Looked smart winning latest Ballarat Synthetic jumpout. Gets a soft draw and has strong claims on debut.
ILB
Debutant 3yo by Farnan for Nigel Blackiston and drawn nicely. Watch the market.
RP
First race for the daughter of Farnan; record of the trainer offers some encouragement; chances are that she is best watched this time unless the betting suggests otherwise.
RSIS
Racing as a debutant 3yo by Farnan for Nigel Blackiston and has a positive draw.
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Firststart
Jockey Booking
Negative
Luke Nolen current POT is 54% below Career Avg.
Trainer SR
Negative
P & K Moody & Coleman striking at just 6%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -36% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 55%
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 63% in L100 rides
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Watch Betting
Negative
If supported, follow in
AAP
Out of a Group 1-winning mare. Strong through the line winning latest Pakenham jumpout. Can make an immediate impact here.
ILB
Snitzel 3yo having first race appearance for Katherine Coleman & Peter G Moody and can find a nice position from the draw. Market as guide.
RSIS
3yo by Snitzel racing as a debutant for trainer Katherine Coleman & Peter G Moody and gets a favourable draw.
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Firststart
Watch Betting
Negative
If supported, follow in
AAP
First named foal out of an unraced French mare. Kicked away to win latest Sandown jumpout. One for exotics.
ILB
Matt Laurie 3yo by Churchill having first race appearance. Watch the betting.
RSIS
Matt Laurie trained 3yo by Churchill having first race start.
Rating · IRD
74
Speed map
Firststart
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 6%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 31%
1st Up
Negative
May need this run
Watch Betting
Negative
If supported, follow in
AAP
Trials (1:0-1-0). Out of a stakes-placed mare. Half to city winner Revoke. Fourth in latest Cranbourne jumpout and may need more distance in time.
ILB
Ken Keys & Kasey Keys 3yo by Tagaloa on debut. Watch early betting.
RP
Sibling of Revoke (6½f winner); this daughter of Tagaloa looks the part on breeding; has to be taken seriously.
RSIS
3yo first starter sired by Tagaloa for trainer Ken Keys & Kasey Keys.
Rating · IRD
70
Speed map
Firststart
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 41% better than Career Avg.
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 197%
Trainer Form
Positive
In form stable, out performing market expectations 82%
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 56% POT in L100 Runners
Hot Jockey
Positive
Neil Farley in hot recent form, out performing market expectation by 49%
Still Learning
Negative
No race experience
AAP
Trials (1:0-0-1). Out of a half-sister to G1 winner Oohood. Clearly not up to winner but did enough to place in his Colac trial. Neil Farley stays aboard for debut. Prefer to see on debut.
ILB
Michael Shepherdson trained 3yo debutant by Tagaloa. Respect the betting.
RP
Having first race; related to 5f winner Pacific Chill; rates a likely contender with signs of encouragement in profile.
RSIS
Tagaloa 3yo trained by Michael Shepherdson having first race appearance.
Career
3: 0-0-1
Rating · IRD
87
Speed map
Leader
First-up
2: 0-0-1
Track Geelong
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-0
Track Mornington
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1009m
1: 0-0-1
Going Soft
2: 0-0-1
Going Good
1: 0-0-0
Current SR
Negative
Rider’s recent POT is returning 45% lower than Career Avg.
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -33% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 21%
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 46% in L100 rides
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Pressed on early and stuck on well at Yarra Glen. Will be fitter second-up. Place preferred option.
ILB
Couldn't shake them off when 3rd beaten by 1L last time at Yarra Valley. Expecting to settle positively. Strong prospects in this race.
RP
Respectable effort (beaten just over 1l) over 5f at Yarra Glen (maiden) three weeks ago.
RSIS
Faded at the finish when 3rd last start at Yarra Vstall. Should muster plenty of early pace. Can win.
Career
4: 0-1-0
Rating · IRD
100
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
2: 0-1-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Ballarat
1: 0-0-0
Track Geelong
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1125m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
2: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-1-0
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 2%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -56% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 68%
Trainer Form
Negative
Stable out of form, losing 72% Profit on Turnover
Nice Barrier
Positive
Well drawn from gate 1
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Not far off them in the small field at Bendigo. Better for the outing. Looks more a place prospect.
ILB
Finished 4th last time at Bendigo. Should improve from the last run and gets a favourable alley. Will show up at the business end.
RP
Without a win in three attempts although has finished second; creditable fourth, beaten just over 1l, of seven over 5f at Bendigo (maiden) 16 days ago.
RSIS
Ran 4th last start at Bendigo. Is capable of a resurgence and drawn well. Worth strong consideration.
Career
3: 0-0-1
Rating · IRD
80
Speed map
Offmidfield
First-up
2: 0-0-1
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Geelong
2: 0-0-1
Track CurrentTrack
2: 0-0-1
Track Morphettville
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
2: 0-0-1
Distance 1250m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
2: 0-0-1
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 7%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -42% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 34%
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Let-up (83-days). Third in latest Geelong jumpout. Others with stronger claims.
ILB
First up and finished well when 3rd beaten by over 4 1/2L first up last preparation at this venue. Betting is the best guide.
RP
Without a win in three attempts although has finished third; beaten 9l when eighth of 11 at Morphettville in August.
RSIS
Resuming and was strong late when 3rd beaten by more than 4 1/2L resuming last preparation here. Has some claims.
Career
3: 0-0-0
Rating · IRD
90
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Sale
1: 0-0-0
Track Cranbourne
1: 0-0-0
Track Caulfield Heath
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
2: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Blinkers On
Positive
Trainer has opted for the Blinkers on, take note
Wet To Dry
Negative
Coming from a wet to dry (Heavy 8 to Good 4) track may prove difficult
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Kept finding the line without threatening in soft going at Sale latest outing. Fourth up now and gets the addition of blinkers. Race experience is a positive.
ILB
At $6.50 finished 6th last start at Sale. Looking past the last run. Has claims.
RP
Respectable effort at Sale over 7f (maiden) last month.
RSIS
Started at 11/2 and ran 6th last run at Sale. Has the talent to rebound quickly. Can take this out.
Career
1: 0-0-0
Rating · IRD
75
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Muswellbrook
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
1: 0-0-0
Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 17% in Last 100 Rides
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 21%
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
1st Up
Negative
May need this run
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Second campaign (28-weeks). Couldn't get into the finish on debut at Muswellbrook but wasn't disgraced. Under the whip in latest Mornington jumpout. On trust.
ILB
First up from a 28 week spell. Odds of $13.00 and ran 5th last time at Muswellbrook but having second career run. A long shot.
RP
Fair debut effort at Muswellbrook at 12-1 six months ago; layoff to overcome.
RSIS
Resuming after a break of 28 weeks. Odds of 12/1 and ran 5th last start at Muswellbrook but having second career run.
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Offmidfield
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Fresh
Positive
Freshened up. Had a break of 42-60 days
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Let-up (57-days). Closed off late from the tail at Mornington at second appearance. Strong through the line in latest Pakenham jumpout. Capable of making an impact.
ILB
Back from a let up. Started at $16.00 and closed off nicely when 5th last run at Mornington.
RSIS
Let up. Started at 15/1 and made up ground when 5th last time at Mornington.