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R9 2400m Grp2 2026 odds

Sandown race 9, Saturday 14 November 2026, 5:05 pm AEDT. Group 2 · Thoroughbreds · 2400m · $750,000 · Good 4 · Showers

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10. Small Fry(4) · Mark Zahra · T: Joseph O'Brien · 59kg · 99x42621x2

3.65

3.20Ladbrokes

3.70

3.00

3.10

3.20

3.10

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3.10

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4.00

Small Fry

Barrier 4 · Jockey Mark Zahra · Trainer Joseph O'Brien · 59kg · Form 99x42621x2

Model win 3.65 · place 1.65

Made some ground late when 2nd beaten by 1/2L last time at Geelong but racing in stronger company. Up in weight. Needs significant improvement.

Second-up. First-up after two months sat on the pace when 2nd of 13 in the G3 Geelong Cup on October 21 over 2400m, 0.5 len behind Point Of Law with 54.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 17 at Listowel on May 30 over 3319m, 1.0 len behind Gomez Addams carrying 75.5kg at $3.50. Chased the Cup winner fresh, will take beating.

Irish galloper who stuck to his task well for a close second to Point Of Law at Aussie debut. That is obviously strong form. Include.

The market leader's latest run was a second over 2400m at Geelong, beaten 0.5 lengths, on the seventh run of the prep. The same trip and a prominent map suit, while the market position makes this a leading winning chance.

Last starts

Pos	Date	Track	Dist	Class	Margin
2/13	21 Oct 26	Geelong	2400m	OPEN	0.5L
1/16	19 Aug 26	York	3319m	C2 HCP	1.0L
2/13	1 Aug 26	Goodwood	2816m	C2 HCP	0.8L
6/20	16 June 26	Ascot	4023m	C2 HCP	3.5L
2/17	30 May 26	Listowel	3319m	MHDLE	1.0L
4/19	4 May 26	DownRoyal	3520m	MHDLE	6.3L

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2. Kingswood(8) · John Allen · T: Gavin Bedggood · 59kg · 14125x1441

4.76

3.90TAB

3.90

3.70

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3.90

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4.30

Kingswood

Barrier 8 · Jockey John Allen · Trainer Gavin Bedggood · 59kg · Form 14125x1441

Model win 4.76 · place 1.91

Ran on hard when winning last run at Caulfield but has to carry more weight this time. Very competitive this campaign. Not at all out of this race.

Racing well recently. Most recently won by 0.5 len in the G1 Caulfield Cup on October 17 over 2400m defeating Saint George with 55kg at $26. The run before that 4th in a small field in the G1 Might And Power Stakes at Caulfield on October 10 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Land Legend carrying 59kg at $12. Rates highly off the Caulfield Cup win, go close.

Sat wide and found plenty to win the Caulfield Cup. Not far away at weight-for-age at previous two. Can settle forward and give a big sight.

The seventh run of the campaign brought a 2400m Caulfield win by 0.5 lengths, following solid efforts over 2000m and 1800m. Proven at the trip with the strongest recent figures, rates as the horse to beat.

Last starts

Pos	Date	Track	Dist	Class	Margin
1/18	17 Oct 26	Caulfield	2400m	OPEN	0.5L
4/6	10 Oct 26	Caulfield	2000m	OPEN	1.8L
4/8	19 Sept 26	Caulfield	1800m	OPEN	4.5L
1/16	29 Aug 26	Caulfield	1700m	OPEN	0.8L
5/10	7 Mar 26	Ellerslie	2000m	OPEN	2.5L
2/9	7 Feb 26	TeRapa	2000m	OPEN	0.4L

Price over time

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5. Juja Kibo(1) · Sam Clipperton · T: Ciaron Maher · 59kg · 3339x32113

5.97

5.00Ladbrokes

5.00

4.60

4.80

5.00

4.80

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4.80

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5.30

Juja Kibo

Barrier 1 · Jockey Sam Clipperton · Trainer Ciaron Maher · 59kg · Form 3339x32113

Model win 5.97 · place 2.19

Did well to run 3rd beaten by 3 3/4L last run at Flemington and has drawn to do little work. Has run into the money all attempts this preparation. Will go close.

Recent form sound. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 23 in the G1 Melbourne Cup at Flemington on November 3 over 3200m, slow going 4 len behind Point Of Law with 55kg at $14. Before that won by 0.5 len in the G2 Moonee Valley Cup at Flemington on October 24 over 2500m defeating Kings Valley carrying 58kg at $7.50. Very good in the Cup and back in trip no issue at all.

Back in trip after closing well to place in the Melbourne Cup. Won previous two. In super form and rates highly.

On the fifth run of the prep, finished third over 3200m last start, beaten 3.8 lengths, after consecutive wins over 2500m and 2400m. The return to 2400m suits, leaving strong winning claims.

Last starts

Pos	Date	Track	Dist	Class	Margin
3/23	3 Nov 26	Flemington	3200m	OPEN	3.8L
1/16	24 Oct 26	Flemington	2500m	OPEN	0.5L
1/9	3 Oct 26	Randwick	2400m	OPEN	1.7L
2/14	19 Sept 26	Randwick	2000m	OPEN	0.9L
3/11	20 Aug 26	Hawkesbury	1600m	OPEN	2.1L
9/14	11 Apr 26	Randwick	3200m	OPEN	6.6L

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9. Travolta(7) · James Mcdonald · T: Chris Waller · 59kg · 34434x9571

9.76

8.00Sportsbet

8.60

7.50

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9.00

Travolta

Barrier 7 · Jockey James Mcdonald · Trainer Chris Waller · 59kg · Form 34434x9571

Model win 9.76 · place 3.02

Romped home to win last start at Randwick but matched against tougher rivals. Has a nice turn of foot. James Mcdonald adds value. Could feature here.

Most recently was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.6 len in the LR Sydney Gold Cup at Randwick on October 31 over 2000m defeating Barrengarry with 56.5kg at $15. Before that 7th of 14 in the G2 Kingston Town Stakes at Randwick on September 19 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind The Euphrates with 56kg at $12. Huge win latest and can strip fitter with J-Mac taking over.

NSW backmarker who was freshened before closing strongly to score a fortnight ago. Likely to be running on again. Not out of it.

On the seventh run of the prep, scored over 2000m at Randwick last start by 0.6 lengths and now steps up to 2400m. An established staying record keeps the claims live.

Last starts

Pos	Date	Track	Dist	Class	Margin
1/11	31 Oct 26	Randwick	2000m	Qlty	0.6L
7/14	19 Sept 26	Randwick	2000m	OPEN	3.6L
5/9	5 Sept 26	Randwick	1600m	OPEN	2.9L
9/16	23 Aug 26	Goulburn	1400m	OPEN	3.3L
4/14	1 May 26	Wagga	2000m	OPEN	1.9L
3/13	18 Apr 26	Randwick	2000m	Qlty	0.7L

Price over time

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12. She's A Hustler(6) · Jordan Childs · T: Grahame Begg · 57kg · 1x4355x570

13.04

11.00TAB

11.50

11.00

9.50

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9.50

10.00

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18.00

She's A Hustler

Barrier 6 · Jockey Jordan Childs · Trainer Grahame Begg · 57kg · Form 1x4355x570

Model win 13.04 · place 3.70

Started $14.00 and ran 10th last start at Caulfield. Expecting improvement but goes up in weight. Jordan Childs is a key engagement. Good winning chance.

Last start 10th of 18 in the G1 Caulfield Cup on October 17 over 2400m, 6 len behind Kingswood carrying 53kg at $14. The start before that 7th of 13 in the G1 Turnbull Stakes at Flemington on October 3 over 2000m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Cosmic Crusader with 55kg at $21. Won this last year but has a bit to find off the Caulfield Cup run.

Won this race last year, stepping up from a 2000m win. Form this campaign hasn't been as encouraging, but she's only had three starts. Peaks now?

A 10th over 2400m last start came on the sixth run of the prep, following a seventh on heavy ground and a fifth over 1600m. Good-ground form is a plus, but the recent sequence needs to improve.

Last starts

Pos	Date	Track	Dist	Class	Margin
10/18	17 Oct 26	Caulfield	2400m	OPEN	5.9L
7/13	3 Oct 26	Flemington	2000m	OPEN	10.5L
5/10	12 Sept 26	Flemington	1600m	OPEN	4.4L
5/9	13 June 26	EagleFarm	2200m	OPEN	3.9L
5/7	23 May 26	Doomben	2000m	OPEN	6.3L
3/10	9 May 26	GoldCoast	1800m	OPEN	3.0L

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11. Darkbonee(2) · Craig Williams · T: Symon Wilde · 59kg · 113x210522

22.10

21.00Sportsbet

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Darkbonee

Barrier 2 · Jockey Craig Williams · Trainer Symon Wilde · 59kg · Form 113x210522

Model win 22.10 · place 5.42

Close to a win last start at Flemington and going up in trip. Putting up notable efforts since returning from a spell and has a good draw. Has some claims.

Form hard to fault. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 in the LR Melbourne Cup Day Plate at Flemington on November 3 over 1800m, slow going neck behind Sabaj with 54kg at $4.80. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 in the G3 Coongy Cup at Caulfield on October 14 over 2000m, long-neck behind Ziryab carrying 55kg at $3. Unlucky latest but this is tougher.

Alongside winner at 350m latest, held up badly, just missed. 1800m to 2400m and query at weight-for-age. Place.

Three runs into the current prep, has finished second in consecutive starts over 2000m and 1800m, most recently after being held up near the 500m. The rise to 2400m is a clear test, but recent consistency keeps the claims credible.

Last starts

Pos	Date	Track	Dist	Class	Margin
2/10	3 Nov 26	Flemington	1800m	OPEN	0.3L
2/12	14 Oct 26	Caulfield	2000m	OPEN	0.4L
5/13	27 Sept 26	Caulfield	2000m	Qlty	4.4L
13/15	29 Aug 26	Caulfield	2000m	Qlty	8.0L
1/8	15 Aug 26	Caulfield	1600m	BM100	1.8L
2/14	1 Aug 26	Flemington	1410m	BM74	1.3L

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6. Middle Earth(5) · Ethan Brown · T: Ciaron Maher · 59kg · 891x878980

28.99

26.00Sportsbet

26.00

23.00

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23.00

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40.00

Middle Earth

Barrier 5 · Jockey Ethan Brown · Trainer Ciaron Maher · 59kg · Form 891x878980

Model win 28.99 · place 6.62

At $17.00 ran 10th last time at Flemington and back to a shorter trip. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Appears tested.

Last start 10th of 23 in the G1 Melbourne Cup at Flemington on November 3 over 3200m, slow going 7 len behind Point Of Law with 56.5kg at $17. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 12 in the G1 Ws Cox Plate at Flemington on October 24 over 2040m, 7 len behind Cosmic Crusader with 59kg at $71. Okay in the Cup, not sure this sets up as well for him.

Settled back and ran on okay in the Melbourne Cup. Better suited at weight-for-age. Cox Plate effort sound. Can improve.

The campaign's sixth outing resulted in a 10th over 3200m last start, following an eighth at 2040m and a ninth over 2400m. Returning to 2400m eases the stamina test, but the recent form is hard to recommend.

Last starts

Pos	Date	Track	Dist	Class	Margin
10/23	3 Nov 26	Flemington	3200m	OPEN	7.4L
8/12	24 Oct 26	Flemington	2040m	OPEN	7.1L
9/18	17 Oct 26	Caulfield	2400m	OPEN	5.5L
8/13	3 Oct 26	Flemington	2000m	OPEN	10.6L
7/8	19 Sept 26	Caulfield	1800m	OPEN	6.1L
8/16	29 Aug 26	Caulfield	1700m	OPEN	5.1L

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7. Asterix(11) · Damian Lane · T: Chris Waller · 59kg · 11661x5300

48.30

41.00TAB

42.00

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35.00

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Asterix

Barrier 11 · Jockey Damian Lane · Trainer Chris Waller · 59kg · Form 11661x5300

Model win 48.30 · place 9.68

Was $61.00 and finished 12th last time at Caulfield but will be well suited at the distance. Going up in weight. Needs to find a lot more.

At the latest run got back early 12th of 18 in the G1 Caulfield Cup on October 17 over 2400m, 7 len behind Kingswood carrying 53.5kg at $61. The run before that ran last of 13 in the G1 Turnbull Stakes at Flemington on October 3 over 2000m, on a wet track; 43 len behind Cosmic Crusader carrying 56.5kg at $71. Has a bit to find.

Scratched from the Melbourne Cup due to stable error. Ran well three back. Heavy was against him at Flemington. Too far back at Caulfield. Can improve.

A 12th over 2400m last start came on the seventh outing of the campaign, after a 13th on heavy ground and a third over 2000m. A previous 2400m win offers some appeal, but recent form remains a concern.

Last starts

Pos	Date	Track	Dist	Class	Margin
12/18	17 Oct 26	Caulfield	2400m	OPEN	7.1L
13/13	3 Oct 26	Flemington	2000m	OPEN	43.8L
3/16	19 Sept 26	Caulfield	2000m	Qlty	1.3L
5/9	5 Sept 26	Sandown-Hillside	1500m	OPEN	2.9L
1/6	27 June 26	EagleFarm	2400m	OPEN	0.4L
6/9	13 June 26	EagleFarm	2200m	OPEN	5.5L

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8. Torranzino(10) · Billy Egan · T: Paul Preusker · 59kg · 08215x0603

53.22

46.00Sportsbet

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41.00

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Torranzino

Barrier 10 · Jockey Billy Egan · Trainer Paul Preusker · 59kg · Form 08215x0603

Model win 53.22 · place 10.41

Backing up quickly. Made some ground late when 3rd last start at Flemington but testing ability against stronger contenders. Expected to settle towards the tail. Rising in weight. Can't have.

Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 in the G3 Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Flemington on November 7 over 2600m, 4 len behind Pinhole carrying 55kg at $26. Before that raced on the pace before fading 12th of 16 in the G2 Moonee Valley Cup at Flemington on October 24 over 2500m, 4.5 len behind Juja Kibo with 57.5kg at $61. Likely to find this out of reach.

Shared the lead rather than be caught wide two back. Had a better run when placed last Saturday. Not the roughest.

Last start's 2600m Flemington win came on the sixth run of the prep, and 2400m remains within range. That staying success and an on-pace map give strong claims.

Last starts

Pos	Date	Track	Dist	Class	Margin
3/10	7 Nov 26	Flemington	2600m	Qlty	3.8L
12/16	24 Oct 26	Flemington	2500m	OPEN	4.3L
6/6	10 Oct 26	Caulfield	2000m	OPEN	11.5L
10/13	27 Sept 26	Caulfield	2000m	Qlty	8.9L
5/24	4 Nov 25	Flemington	3200m	OPEN	8.0L
1/8	23 Oct 25	Geelong	2400m	OPEN	0.5L

Price over time

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3. Vauban(13) · Blake Shinn · T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott · 59kg · 506x133x90

52.99

51.00TAB

50.00

51.00

46.00

41.00

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130

Vauban

Barrier 13 · Jockey Blake Shinn · Trainer Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott · 59kg · Form 506x133x90

Model win 52.99 · place 10.38

Folded up in the straight when 23rd last start at Flemington. Likely to bounce back but down in distance. Can measure up against these.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 13 in the G3 Geelong Cup on October 21 over 2400m, 6 len behind Point Of Law carrying 60.5kg at $19. Second-up ran last of 23 in the G1 Melbourne Cup at Flemington on November 3 over 3200m, slow going 30 len behind Point Of Law with 56.5kg at $61. Back in trip suits but need to see him.

Sound in the Geelong Cup at first run since late May. Dropped out to finish last in a poor display in Melbourne Cup. The drop in trip helps.

Nine outings into the prep, finished 23rd over 3200m last start, beaten 30.2 lengths, after a ninth over 2400m at Geelong. Earlier high-class form is now a distant reference, and recent results mean a rebound is essential.

Last starts

Pos	Date	Track	Dist	Class	Margin
23/23	3 Nov 26	Flemington	3200m	OPEN	30.2L
9/13	21 Oct 26	Geelong	2400m	OPEN	6.2L
3/7	23 May 26	Doomben	2000m	OPEN	3.4L
3/8	28 Mar 26	Rosehill	2400m	OPEN	5.0L
1/7	14 Mar 26	Rosehill	2000m	OPEN	0.9L
6/24	4 Nov 25	Flemington	3200m	OPEN	9.3L

Price over time

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1. Knight's Choice(3) · Robbie Dolan · T: John Symons & Sheila Laxon · 59kg · x708x09300

67.85

61.00TAB

46.00

61.00

51.00

61.00

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61.00

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140

Knight's Choice

Barrier 3 · Jockey Robbie Dolan · Trainer John Symons & Sheila Laxon · 59kg · Form x708x09300

Model win 67.85 · place 12.49

Odds of $41.00 and ran 12th last time at Flemington and back in trip. Might have to make up considerable ground. This one has a big task.

At the latest run 12th of 23 in the G1 Melbourne Cup at Flemington on November 3 over 3200m, slow going 8 len behind Point Of Law carrying 56.5kg at $41. The run before that 14th of 18 in the G1 Caulfield Cup on October 17 over 2400m, 10 len behind Kingswood with 55kg at $31. Not going badly but this looks too tough.

Had excuses three and four back. Too far back in the Caulfield Cup. Heat stress when no threat in the Melbourne Cup. Has to improve.

Six runs into the campaign, the latest 12th over 3200m followed a 14th over 2400m, though an earlier third at this trip provides a more encouraging reference. That staying effort offers some hope, but a sharp rebound is needed.

Last starts

Pos	Date	Track	Dist	Class	Margin
12/23	3 Nov 26	Flemington	3200m	OPEN	8.0L
14/18	17 Oct 26	Caulfield	2400m	OPEN	10.1L
3/13	10 Oct 26	Caulfield	2400m	OPEN	0.2L
9/16	19 Sept 26	Caulfield	2000m	Qlty	2.4L
12/16	29 Aug 26	Caulfield	1700m	OPEN	10.9L
8/9	13 June 26	EagleFarm	2200m	OPEN	6.2L

Price over time

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4. Smokin' Romans(9) · Jabez Johnstone · T: Ciaron Maher · 59kg · 0x02324660

118

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101

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101

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Smokin' Romans

Barrier 9 · Jockey Jabez Johnstone · Trainer Ciaron Maher · 59kg · Form 0x02324660

Model win 118 · place 18.92

Odds of $21.00 and didn't threaten when 11th last start at Caulfield and up against tougher competition. Shows good early pace. In a lot of trouble.

Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start ran second last of 12 in the G3 Coongy Cup at Caulfield on October 14 over 2000m, 10 len behind Ziryab with 58kg at $21. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 in the G3 Jra Cup at Caulfield on September 27 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Royal Supremacy with 55.5kg at $20. Not keen on his chances this time.

Freshened since sharing the lead in the Coongy, a disappointing run. Hasn't won since the 2025 Warrnambool Cup.

At the 10th outing of the prep, finished 11th over 2000m last start after sixths over 2000m and 2400m. The mapped lead is a tactical advantage, but recent form leaves a steep task.

Last starts

Pos	Date	Track	Dist	Class	Margin
11/12	14 Oct 26	Caulfield	2000m	OPEN	10.0L
6/13	27 Sept 26	Caulfield	2000m	Qlty	4.4L
6/10	22 Aug 26	Sandown-Hillside	2400m	OPEN	6.5L
4/8	1 Aug 26	Flemington	2000m	BM100	7.2L
2/13	18 July 26	Flemington	2000m	BM100	1.3L
3/9	27 June 26	Caulfield	2000m	Qlty	3.3L

Price over time

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13. Strictly Business(12) · Declan Bates · T: Thomas Carberry · 56kg · x5802x0000

128

126Sportsbet

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101

126

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Strictly Business

Barrier 12 · Jockey Declan Bates · Trainer Thomas Carberry · 56kg · Form x5802x0000

Model win 128 · place 20.11

At $81.00 below par when 18th last time at Flemington and will be dropping in distance. Would not recommend.

Most recently 18th of 23 in the G1 Melbourne Cup at Flemington on November 3 over 3200m, slow going 16 len behind Point Of Law with 53kg at $81. The start before that ran last of 16 in the G2 Moonee Valley Cup at Flemington on October 24 over 2500m, 14 len behind Juja Kibo with 55kg at $81. Not going well enough.

VRC Oaks winner who has struggled from back in the field this time in. Has to improve sharply.

The fifth run of the prep produced an 18th over 3200m last start, after a 16th over 2500m and a 12th over 2400m. Earlier placing form is too distant to offset the current slide.

Last starts

Pos	Date	Track	Dist	Class	Margin
18/23	3 Nov 26	Flemington	3200m	OPEN	16.9L
16/16	24 Oct 26	Flemington	2500m	OPEN	14.1L
12/13	10 Oct 26	Caulfield	2400m	OPEN	10.0L
14/16	19 Sept 26	Caulfield	2000m	Qlty	6.6L
2/16	2 May 26	Morphettville	2518m	OPEN	0.1L
13/16	25 Apr 26	Morphettville	2000m	OPEN	8.6L

Price over time

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Runners in price order, shortest first. Tap a runner for its notes, last starts and its price over time at every book.

Runner	Model	Best	Betfair	TAB	Sportsbet	Ladbrokes	Neds	PointsBet	BetR	Unibet	Palmerbet	Picklebet	Dabble	FanDuel
10. Small Fry(4) · Mark Zahra · T: Joseph O'Brien · 59kg · 99x42621x2	1.65	1.52PointsBet	1.34	1.45	1.33	1.50	1.50	1.52	1.45	1.38	–	–	1.40	–
2. Kingswood(8) · John Allen · T: Gavin Bedggood · 59kg · 14125x1441	1.91	1.65Ladbrokes	1.43	1.60	1.50	1.65	1.65	1.65	1.60	1.50	–	–	1.60	–
5. Juja Kibo(1) · Sam Clipperton · T: Ciaron Maher · 59kg · 3339x32113	2.19	1.90Ladbrokes	1.66	1.75	1.70	1.90	1.90	1.85	1.85	1.65	–	–	1.85	–
9. Travolta(7) · James Mcdonald · T: Chris Waller · 59kg · 34434x9571	3.02	2.60Dabble	1.94	2.30	2.15	2.30	2.30	2.50	2.50	2.15	–	–	2.60	–
12. She's A Hustler(6) · Jordan Childs · T: Grahame Begg · 57kg · 1x4355x570	3.70	3.00BetR	2.62	2.90	2.38	2.70	2.70	2.85	3.00	2.50	–	–	3.00	–
11. Darkbonee(2) · Craig Williams · T: Symon Wilde · 59kg · 113x210522	5.42	4.20Ladbrokes	2.84	4.00	4.00	4.20	4.20	4.20	4.00	4.00	–	–	4.00	–
6. Middle Earth(5) · Ethan Brown · T: Ciaron Maher · 59kg · 891x878980	6.62	5.00TAB	–	5.00	4.75	4.60	4.60	4.20	4.40	5.00	–	–	4.40	–
7. Asterix(11) · Damian Lane · T: Chris Waller · 59kg · 11661x5300	9.68	8.00TAB	–	8.00	7.75	6.50	6.50	6.50	6.50	8.00	–	–	6.50	–
8. Torranzino(10) · Billy Egan · T: Paul Preusker · 59kg · 08215x0603	10.41	8.25Sportsbet	–	8.00	8.25	8.00	8.00	6.50	6.50	8.00	–	–	6.50	–
3. Vauban(13) · Blake Shinn · T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott · 59kg · 506x133x90	10.38	9.00TAB	–	9.00	9.00	5.50	5.50	6.50	6.50	8.00	–	–	6.50	–
1. Knight's Choice(3) · Robbie Dolan · T: John Symons & Sheila Laxon · 59kg · x708x09300	12.49	11.00TAB	–	11.00	10.00	8.50	8.50	8.00	8.00	11.00	–	–	8.00	–
4. Smokin' Romans(9) · Jabez Johnstone · T: Ciaron Maher · 59kg · 0x02324660	18.92	19.00Unibet	–	17.00	18.75	14.00	14.00	12.00	13.00	19.00	–	–	13.00	–
13. Strictly Business(12) · Declan Bates · T: Thomas Carberry · 56kg · x5802x0000	20.11	20.25Sportsbet	–	17.00	20.25	14.00	14.00	13.00	14.00	19.00	–	–	14.00	–

Runner	Opened	Now	Move
10. Small Fry(4) · Mark Zahra · T: Joseph O'Brien · 59kg · 99x42621x2	3.25	3.20	▼ 2%
2. Kingswood(8) · John Allen · T: Gavin Bedggood · 59kg · 14125x1441	4.00	3.90	▼ 3%
5. Juja Kibo(1) · Sam Clipperton · T: Ciaron Maher · 59kg · 3339x32113	6.00	5.00	▼ 17%
9. Travolta(7) · James Mcdonald · T: Chris Waller · 59kg · 34434x9571	9.00	8.00	▼ 11%
12. She's A Hustler(6) · Jordan Childs · T: Grahame Begg · 57kg · 1x4355x570	12.00	11.00	▼ 8%
11. Darkbonee(2) · Craig Williams · T: Symon Wilde · 59kg · 113x210522	19.00	21.00	▲ 11%
6. Middle Earth(5) · Ethan Brown · T: Ciaron Maher · 59kg · 891x878980	31.00	26.00	▼ 16%
7. Asterix(11) · Damian Lane · T: Chris Waller · 59kg · 11661x5300	41.00	41.00	0%
8. Torranzino(10) · Billy Egan · T: Paul Preusker · 59kg · 08215x0603	51.00	46.00	▼ 10%
3. Vauban(13) · Blake Shinn · T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott · 59kg · 506x133x90	51.00	51.00	0%
1. Knight's Choice(3) · Robbie Dolan · T: John Symons & Sheila Laxon · 59kg · x708x09300	51.00	61.00	▲ 20%
4. Smokin' Romans(9) · Jabez Johnstone · T: Ciaron Maher · 59kg · 0x02324660	151	126	▼ 17%
13. Strictly Business(12) · Declan Bates · T: Thomas Carberry · 56kg · x5802x0000	151	126	▼ 17%

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Racing and Sports

JUJA KIBO (5) had been in great form winning two on end before finishing third last start over 3200m at Flemington. Drops back in journey this time. Well placed here and is a great chance to bounce back. KINGSWOOD (2) gave away a start then stormed home to win over 2400m in the G1 Caulfield Cup last time out. Easier assignment this time. Major player. TRAVOLTA (9) drifted well back last start before storming home to score by 0.6 lengths over 2000m in the LR Sydney Gold Cup at Randwick. James McDonald goes well on this five-year-old and is back on top today. Has claims on his best figures. SMALL FRY (10) showed early speed from an outside draw when resuming last start and raced on the pace before boxing on well to finish second, beaten half a length, over 2400m in the G3 Geelong Cup. Finds a tougher race but he has the talent to test this line-up.

Dabble

SHE'S A HUSTLER (12) Came in 10th last start at Caulfield. Expecting improvement but rises in weight. Jordan Childs is a plus. Winning chance in this line up. VAUBAN (3) Struggled with the pace when 23rd last start at Flemington. Likely to bounce back but dropping back to a shorter trip. Winning hope. JUJA KIBO (5) Put in a competitive run when placing 3rd beaten by 3 3/4L last run at Flemington and gets a favourable alley. Been in the money each attempt this preparation. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds. KINGSWOOD (2) Finished well when winning last run at Caulfield but carrying more weight than last time. Strong form this preparation winning 2 from 4 starts. Can be competitive.

Timeform (FanDuel)

Good edition of the Zipping Classic. JUJA KIBO (5) comes back from 2m of the Melbourne Cup but don't let that put you off - plenty have done so and won this race. He ran a cracking third there off a moderate tempo having also sprinted hard to win The Metropolitan and Moonee Valley Gold Cup. If anything, back in trip might be a positive given his turn of foot. KINGSWOOD (2) comes here off winning the Caulfield Cup. He raced wide there but was kept out of trouble by Allen who allowed him to build into the race nicely. He rates highly off that and Zahrann franked the form at Flemington. Very wary of TRAVOLTA (9) who was off a let up in the Sydney Gold Cup and ripped home from the back to win impressively. The splits there were outstanding and now he gets J-Mac on with added fitness. SMALL FRY (10) stands out having chased Point Of Law into second in the Geelong Cup. Just wonder if he wants further given they went hard in that race. MIDDLE EARTH (6) next best.

Racing and Sports

Good edition of the Zipping Classic. JUJA KIBO (5) comes back from 3200m of the Melbourne Cup but don't let that put you off - plenty have done so and won this race. He ran a cracking third there off a moderate tempo having also sprinted hard to win The Metropolitan and Moonee Valley Gold Cup. If anything, back in trip might be a positive given his turn of foot. KINGSWOOD (2) comes here off winning the Caulfield Cup. He raced wide there but was kept out of trouble by Allen who allowed him to build into the race nicely. He rates highly off that and Zahrann franked the form at Flemington. Very wary of TRAVOLTA (9) who was off a let up in the Sydney Gold Cup and ripped home from the back to win impressively. The splits there were outstanding and now he gets J-Mac on with added fitness. SMALL FRY (10) stands out having chased Point Of Law into second in the Geelong Cup. Just wonder if he wants further given they went hard in that race. MIDDLE EARTH (6) next best.

Best Bets

Smokin' Romans to lead at a moderate tempo from Kingswood and Small Fry. The Irish visitor SMALL FRY stuck to his task well running a close second to Point Of Law over this trip in the Geelong Cup at his local debut. Obviously that's good form now. JUJA KIBO was a solid third in Point of Law's Melbourne Cup. He won his previous two and is fit enough to be competitive again. KINGSWOOD sat wide but still proved too strong in the Caulfield Cup. He should get a better run here and looks a threat again. TRAVOLTA broke through in an easier race last time. James McDonald takes the ride. ASTERIX next.

TAB

The Zipping Classic worth 750K over 2400m will have the third placed horse in the Melbourne Cup, 5. JUJA KIBO taking his place as most likely the favourite here. He motored home over 3200m that day, but is just as effective over this trip. He is a proven weight carrier, and only has to run up to that mark, to be the one to beat in this. The Caulfield Cup winner 2. KINGSWOOD, bypassed the Melbourne Cup to be targeted for this race, and that is as strong of a lead as you usually need when trying to find a winner. He is as tough as old boots, and he will give the top pick plenty to think about in the run home. 9. TRAVOLTA was superbly placed to win the Sydney Gold Cup over 2000m at Randwick 2 weeks ago, and though this is tougher, he will have JMac in the saddle, so stick with him for all top 4 combos. 10. SMALL FRY finished half a length behind the eventual Melbourne Cup winner in the Geelong Cup just over 3 weeks ago. That form stacks up nicely, so don't underestimate him.

Racing Central

SMOKIN' ROMANS (4) maps to lead, although KINGSWOOD (2) and SMALL FRY (10) also race forward, so the early pace could be contested; JUJA KIBO (5) is expected to settle midfield. KINGSWOOD (2) comes off a 2400m Caulfield win and has the strongest recent figures. JUJA KIBO (5) was third over 3200m last start after consecutive wins at 2500m and 2400m, making the return in distance appealing. SMALL FRY (10) was beaten just 0.5 lengths when second over this trip at Geelong and has strong market support. TRAVOLTA (9) won over 2000m last start; stepping up to 2400m is the test, but established staying form keeps the claims live. KINGSWOOD (2) sets the standard, with JUJA KIBO (5) the main danger.

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