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Race 5BenchMark 84. Handicap. Three-Years-Old and Upwards. No sex restriction. Rating Based. 53.50.

The Curragh, Where Champions Are Made, Handicap

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AI Best Bet
#14 ZakoumaJ: William Pike
Zakouma boasts the best recent form with two consecutive wins and a strong career Win% of 27%. Despite a wide barrier, the presence of William Pike and a progressive profile make this horse a top pick.
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AI Selections & Analysis (12 runners)

1
Zakouma
Barrier 14 · 54kg · Form: 45x1453x11
LOW RISK
CAREER11:3-2
Jockey:William Pike
Trainer:Grahame Begg

Zakouma boasts the best recent form with two consecutive wins and a strong career Win% of 27%. Despite a wide barrier, the presence of William Pike and a progressive profile make this horse a top pick.

2
Darknconfidential
Barrier 6 · 58kg · Form: 411162x375
MEDIUM RISK
CAREER25:5-1
Jockey:Lachlan Neindorf
Trainer:Stuart Gower

This horse has been in excellent form recently, including three wins in a row earlier this preparation. While the last start was a 5th, the overall consistency and good barrier draw keep it a strong contender.

3
Alder (IRL)
Barrier 1 · 60kg · Form: 2x526x02x4
MEDIUM RISK
CAREER11:2-3
Jockey:Jamie Mott
Trainer:Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young

Alder has solid career statistics with a good Place% and is coming off a 4th, suggesting fitness. The inside barrier and Jamie Mott are positives, making it a genuine chance if it can return to its best form.

4
Make It Sweet
Barrier 13 · 54kg · Form: 6510x32543
MEDIUM RISK
CAREER24:5-6
Jockey:Luke Nolen
Trainer:(a0.5) Craig Weeding

Make It Sweet has a very impressive Place% of 63% and has been consistent with recent placings. While the wide barrier is a concern, Luke Nolen's booking could help overcome that hurdle, making it a strong each-way prospect.

5
Jareth (IRL) Dakotah Keane
Barrier 12 · 54kg · Form: 1x06524x31
MEDIUM RISK
CAREER9:2-1
Jockey:Ciaron Maher

Jareth comes into this race with a last-start win and a promising career Win% from limited starts. However, the wide barrier and a less experienced jockey present some risk, placing it as an each-way chance.

6
Wuddzz (NZL)
Barrier 11 · 54.5kg · Form: 42125518x0
MEDIUM RISK
CAREER40:7-6
Jockey:Declan Bates
Trainer:Henry Dwyer

Wuddzz has a good career record with 7 wins and a high Place%, but the last start was a poor 10th. If it can bounce back to its earlier form this preparation, it could be competitive for a place.

7
Pantile Warrior (GBR)
Barrier 15 · 53.5kg · Form: x144333x82
MEDIUM RISK
CAREER14:1-5
Jockey:Craig Williams
Trainer:Danny O'brien

Pantile Warrior has a very high Place% but only one career win, indicating it struggles to finish races off. Craig Williams is a positive, but it's more of a place hope than a winning chance in this field.

8
Ziryab (GBR)
Barrier 2 · 60kg · Form: 3x59626827
HIGH RISK
CAREER27:5-4
Jockey:Luke Cartwright
Trainer:Ciaron Maher

Ziryab has a decent career Win% but recent form is patchy with a last start 7th. While it has won more races than some, the inconsistency makes it a roughie here.

9
My Brothers Keeper
Barrier 8 · 57kg · Form: 7x00x63873
HIGH RISK
CAREER39:4-3
Jockey:Patrick Moloney
Trainer:Stephen V Brown

This horse has a low career Win% and inconsistent recent form, despite a last start 3rd. It would need significant improvement to challenge the top contenders in this field.

10
Jimi Hendrix (IRL)
Barrier 4 · 59kg · Form: 00x8809x64
HIGH RISK
CAREER32:6-1
Jockey:Jackson Radley
Trainer:Annabel & Rob Archibald

Jimi Hendrix has a poor recent form string with many unplaced runs and a very low career Place% for its starts. Despite high prizemoney, current form suggests it's a rank outsider.

11
Politely Dun
Barrier 16 · 53.5kg · Form: 5x58024454
HIGH RISK
CAREER23:2-3
Jockey:Logan Bates
Trainer:(a-1.5) Danny O'brien

Politely Dun has a low career Win% and has shown very little recent form to suggest it can win this race. The wide barrier further diminishes its chances.

12
Double Cherry (IRL)
Barrier 10 · 55.5kg · Form: 0x78420090
HIGH RISK
CAREER26:3-2
Jockey:Jye McNeil
Trainer:Annabel & Rob Archibald

Double Cherry's recent form is very poor with multiple unplaced runs and a last start 10th. Its career Win% and Place% are also low, making it the least likely contender.

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