JOHN COLE RETIREMENT CG&E BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP
AI Selections & Analysis (5 runners)
This Waller-trained import has an excellent form string (3122), indicating consistent improvement and a high place percentage. With Jeff Penza aboard and a good barrier, he looks like the horse to beat in this field.
Cuban Cigar boasts the highest career prizemoney and two wins from six starts, showing good class. However, a wide barrier and recent unplaced run temper enthusiasm slightly, but he's a strong contender if he can overcome the draw.
Stealthfire showed a good win last start, suggesting potential, but lacks extensive career form. The step up in class and a medium barrier draw make him an intriguing each-way chance with upside.
Olufsen has a win to his name but recent form is patchy (4x48) and he has a challenging wide barrier. He's an each-way chance on his best form but needs to improve significantly.
With 23 career starts and a wide barrier, Kirkuk's recent form (03243) is inconsistent and he's stepping up in class here. He appears outclassed by some of the younger, more progressive runners in this field.