OLD COMRADE STAKES
AI Selections & Analysis (5 runners)
Bonjoy boasts an exceptional 50% win rate and 69% place rate from 26 starts, including two recent wins. Drawing barrier 1 with a top jockey makes this horse the clear standout and top pick in the field.
Sensessional has good form with recent wins and a third-place finish last start, indicating a return to form. With a 33% win rate and Chris Parnham aboard from barrier 2, this horse is a strong contender, though not as dominant as Bonjoy.
Essentric Nature has shown glimpses of form with recent wins, but the last two starts have been unplaced, raising some consistency concerns. The 35% win rate is respectable, and barrier 4 is favourable, making it an each-way chance if it recaptures its best.
Elite Missile has a lower win rate of 21% and recent form includes a 6th and 4th, suggesting it might be finding this class tough. While capable on its day, it needs to improve significantly to be a major threat here, making it a roughie.
Oly's Choice has very poor recent form, including a last-place finish, and a modest 25% win rate. Despite a decent career earnings, the current form string offers little confidence against this field, marking it as a rank outsider.