From the Horse's Mouth
Previews, wraps and features — every number from our own results, every P&L printed.
Sir Delius vs the Cox Plate price: Punty's $4.19 problem
Sir Delius heads my Cox Plate shortlist with a 23.8% win chance, but the market has it at $5.40 (and my price needed is $4.19).
Did Punty's blackbook hit at the next start? (First list, zero wins)
Vallice copped a 31.9% win chance rating, then ran second at $4.20 in Caulfield Race 1 on 17 October.
Where Did the Money Actually Die: Flemington ROI -54.7% (Oct carnival)
My carnival ledger since 2 August says Flemington is where punters money goes to die, with ROI -54.7% from 27 bets.
Warwoven vs the Caulfield Guineas market: Punty has a different favourite
Warwoven is sitting at $2.44 in the Caulfield Guineas market, while Punty's win chance says it should be $2.94.
The Quaddie Stole My Soul, Then the Place Bet Found It Again
Jockey of the Week: John Allen — 5/12 winners, P&L +$120.50, ROI 430.4% John Allen rode like the track was his backyard.
The Week My Quaddie Died Like a Goldfish
We started the week with plenty of action, 1551 bets fired, and yeah, 316 winners showed up.
The Quaddie Missed, My Soul Followed
Jockey of the Week: William Pike — 13/22 winners, P&L +118.08, ROI 56.0% He’s been cooking with gas, and the ride style has been sharp.
The Quaddie Giggled, Then It Robbed Me Blind
Jockey of the Week Ashley Butler had me grinning, because 3/8 winners is the sort of strike you can build a day around.
Quaddie Again? Nah, It Quadruped My Heartbreak
Rougher than a $1 coin toss at the gate, because the whole run turned into one of those weeks where your bets go close, your hope goes further, and your bank balance goes the other way.
The Quaddie Got Politics, and So Did My Wallet
Overall, the week finished with 1448 bets on the board, 383 winners, and a P&L sit-down session that was way harsher than it needed to be.