JACK BRUCE RACING BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP ($19K)
AI Selections & Analysis (19 runners)
From the Toby Edmonds stable with a good barrier and solid Win% for this class, Let's Do It Again looks well-placed. Expect a competitive run and he's my top pick for the race.
Another Jack Bruce runner with a good barrier and a respectable Win% from limited starts, Fifty Calibre has upside. Jag Guthmann-Chester is a capable jockey and this horse looks ready to compete.
Despite the wide barrier, Tavis Town has a strong career win percentage and significant prizemoney, suggesting class. If he can overcome the draw, he's a strong contender in this field.
From the top Chris Waller stable and drawing a good barrier, Empire Of Art could improve significantly in this company. While his Win% is low, the trainer/jockey combination gives him a strong chance.
Wanda's Outlaw has a solid career record and Ron Stewart is a good jockey, making him a strong contender. The barrier is fair, and he should be competitive at this distance.
With a good Place% and Ben Thompson aboard, Inside Passage could be ready to fire despite the wide barrier. The Stuart Kendrick stable can get them ready and he's lightly raced with upside.
Khant Fail draws the coveted barrier 1 and has a decent Place% for this grade. This inside run could be crucial and makes him an interesting each-way prospect.
Seeress has plenty of experience and a fair Win% from many starts, suggesting she knows how to win. The good barrier and Mckenzie Apel's claim could see her run into the money.
Bold Blaze has a decent Win% but the widest barrier draw is a significant disadvantage over this distance. It will require a monumental effort to overcome the gate.
You And I has some experience and a mid-range Win% but the wide barrier is a challenge. Could be an each-way chance if he gets a good run in transit.
Sacred Bull has a low Win% and Place% but is trained by Jack Bruce, who has two runners in this race. The inside barrier could help him find a position and run into the placings.
A low Win% and wide barrier make Zhongxin Koala a tough proposition in this race. He would need significant improvement to feature prominently.
Sly Corner has high career earnings but a low Win% and Place% from many starts, suggesting he's past his prime. While he can pop up, consistency is a major concern.
Heroic Beach has a very low Win% and limited career earnings, suggesting he's well out of his depth. He would need a significant turnaround in form to be competitive.
Vredefort has a low Win% and Place% from limited starts, indicating he's still finding his feet. While he could improve, he's a long shot in this competitive field.
With a very low Win% and Place% from many starts, Tuki Twelve appears to be struggling to find form. The lack of a named jockey further diminishes confidence in his chances.
Gold Merchant has a low Win% and is drawn in the widest barrier, making his task extremely difficult. He is a rank outsider with little to suggest he can win.
With a very low Win% and Place% from numerous starts, Cheerful Cat is a rank outsider in this field. It's hard to make a case for him to be competitive.
Star Anthem has the lowest Win% and Place% in the field, along with minimal prizemoney. This horse is a definite rank outsider with virtually no chance.