DE BORTOLI WINES CONDITIONAL BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP
AI Selections & Analysis (9 runners)
This horse boasts excellent recent form with multiple wins and placings, including two wins from its last four starts. Its high Win% and Place% combined with a favourable barrier and a top jockey make it the strongest contender.
Harlex shows very consistent recent form with multiple placings and a win, indicating it's racing well. The inside barrier and decent career statistics suggest it will be highly competitive, despite a slight step up in class.
With two wins and a second from its last five starts, Show Business is in good form and has a strong Win%. While the wide barrier is a slight concern, the quality trainer and jockey combination keeps it firmly in contention.
Gold Card has a solid career record with high earnings and a good Win%, but its recent form is a bit mixed after two wins. The inside barrier is a plus, making it a viable each-way chance if it can return to its best.
Orthies has a good Win% from limited starts and a recent win, but its overall form string is inconsistent. The inside barrier and a top jockey are positives, suggesting it could run into the placings if it finds its rhythm.
This horse has a last-start second, but its overall form leading up to that was poor. While it has a decent career Win% and earnings, the wide barrier and inconsistent recent performances make it a roughie with an outside chance.
All Too Wild has some placings in its form but a low Win% and a wide barrier draw. Its recent unplaced runs suggest it needs to find significant improvement to be a factor in this competitive field.
Angara's recent form is poor with mostly unplaced efforts, and its Win% and Place% are low for this class. Despite a favourable barrier, it's hard to make a case for it against stronger opposition.
Thebes has very poor recent form, including a last-place finish, and a low career Win% and Place%. With a wide barrier and no significant positives, it appears to be a rank outsider in this race.