Wentworth Park Race 9 - John Varley Memorial
BULL MARKET (2) is progressing well and looks close to another win after hitting the frame last run (29.64) at this track. Yet to taste defeat from two runs out of this box. Well placed and gets his chance. PAY KEEPING (1) could manage only third but ran swift time (29.82) at this track over 520m. Rates a leading chance if runs up to latest. ZHANG (5) has an excellent record over this course and distance having never missed the placings in four starts, including two wins and two placings. In the money last time at this track (29.77) in a Grade 5, finishing a 3.5 lengths third. Among the main chances.
Stats
Comments
Snuck into the minor money last time when a 4 length third at this track but did record a solid 29.82 over the 520m journey. Has the ability and looks hard to top.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 27/08/2026 | 34 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 99/2 | 16/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond | 520m | N/A | 0:29.89 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/07/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:36.11 | 0:36.08 | 0:35.76 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.48 | 0:30.01 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $3.70 |
| 5/8 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | NG | $147,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.09 | 0:29.55 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/06/2026 | 8 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.74 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/06/2026 | 9 | MX | $3,140.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:35.77 | 0:35.77 | 0:35.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.30 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame at this track last time when a 1.3 lengths second but did record an outstanding 29.64 for the 520m trip. Has the ability and expected to go close again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.64 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/6 | 20/08/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.54 | 0:29.49 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 01/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.71 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 23/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.48 | 0:29.48 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $1.30 |
| 7/8 | 18/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.29 | 0:29.41 | 0:28.86 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.74 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $1.20 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (30.42) over 520m at this track. Has a low draw. Others preferred.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 15/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.42 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/5 | 07/08/2026 | 6 | NG | $10,600.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:36.49 | 0:35.61 | 0:35.61 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.5L | $67.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/08/2026 | 8 | NG | $11,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:42.75 | 0:42.32 | 0:42.32 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/07/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:36.33 | 0:36.08 | 0:35.76 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $81.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 603m | 0:34.98 | 0:34.98 | 0:34.98 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/6 | 16/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $6,560.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:43.10 | 0:42.15 | 0:42.12 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.5L | $27.00 |
| 1/3 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.97 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back at Gosford over 515m in 29.99. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when seventh over 515m at Gosford at Grade 5 level. Will be tested in this company.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $13,600.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.31 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $18.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.99 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 5/8 | 13/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.74 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.41 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 1/6 | 31/07/2026 | 9 | MX | $3,240.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:35.61 | 0:35.61 | 0:35.56 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/6 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,240.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.60 |
Stats
Comments
Finished in the minors last time but the start prior was an eye-catching winner scoring by 2.25 lengths in a Grade 5 at this track and recording a dynamic 29.66 over the 520m journey. Can measure up again if runs up to recent best times.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.54 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.66 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.40 |
| 6/7 | 12/08/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.39 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $2.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 23/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.61 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/07/2026 | 12 | MX | $3,240.00 | Bulli | 472m | 0:26.52 | 0:26.19 | 0:26.19 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $2.60 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (25.31) at Goulburn in a NG, finishing fifth and beaten 11 lengths. Yet to score but has placed each of two runs from this draw. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NG | $3,560.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:25.31 | 0:24.53 | 0:24.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:24.90 | 0:24.72 | 0:24.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 14/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:24.60 | 0:24.60 | 0:24.60 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |
| 5/6 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.16 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.32 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $2.90 |
| 3/7 | 23/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.40 |
Stats
Comments
Finished off last campaign with a third (30.09) in a GR 5 at this track and returns after a five-and-a-half months break. Has started fresh up three times for a win and a placing. Looks a danger to the top few.
Last Starts 161 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.09 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $4.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/03/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Nowra | 520m | 0:30.49 | 0:29.35 | 0:29.35 | N/A | 6 |
| 16.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/03/2026 | 22 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.65 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $4.20 |
| 7/8 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $5,470.00 | Mandurah | 488m | 0:27.92 | 0:27.54 | 0:27.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $5,250.00 | Mandurah | 488m | 0:27.75 | 0:27.46 | 0:27.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $4.80 |
| 6/8 | 31/01/2026 | 84 | GR 5 | $5,250.00 | Mandurah | 488m | 0:28.75 | 0:27.76 | 0:27.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 14.0L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage eighth last time out over 520m at this track. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten the top few.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 27/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.55 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.35 | 0:30.06 | 0:29.76 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 6/8 | 18/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.43 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.45 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.76 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.47 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.85 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $6.50 |