Race 6Benchmark 64 Handicap

LAMBOURNE PARTNERS BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP ($29K)

TBA AEDT1811m29,00018 runners

AI Best Bet

#9 CavalryJ: Grant Buckley

Cavalry is a lightly raced runner from the powerful Hawkes stable, showing significant upside after a dominant maiden win. Despite the wide draw, the class and potential of this horse, combined with a top jockey, make him the clear top pick in this field.

Hawkes stable runnerProgressive profileStrong maiden winTop jockey booking

Each-Way Value: The Big Blue

88%

Confidence

AI Race Summary

This Benchmark 64 Handicap over 1811m presents a fascinating challenge with several progressive types from leading stables, alongside seasoned campaigners. The wide-open nature of the field suggests value can be found, particularly with a few runners stepping up in distance or class. Keep an eye on horses with strong recent form and those from top trainers who excel at placing their runners.

AI Selections & Analysis (18 runners)

Cavalry

Barrier 9 · 130kg · Form: —

LOW RISK

CAREER5:1-1

Jockey:Grant Buckley

Trainer:M, W & J Hawkes

Hawkes stable runnerProgressive profileStrong maiden winTop jockey booking

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Peccavi

Barrier 18 · 121kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER4:1-0

Jockey:Siena Grima

Trainer:Chris Waller

Peccavi is another Chris Waller runner with limited starts but a good win percentage, indicating untapped potential. Despite the very wide barrier, the stable's expertise and the horse's progression suggest he can overcome it and be a serious contender.

Chris Waller trainedUntapped potentialGood win strike rateImproving profile

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Crusader Voyage

Barrier 14 · 130kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER8:0-4

Jockey:Lee Magorrian

Trainer:Chris Waller

From the Chris Waller yard, Crusader Voyage has shown good promise with multiple placings and is knocking on the door for a win. The wide barrier is a concern, but the stable's ability to get horses to peak and the jockey booking suggest he can overcome it and be a strong contender.

Chris Waller stableConsistent placingsReady to break throughStrong jockey

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The Big Blue

Barrier 4 · 130kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER9:1-4

Jockey:Keagan Latham

Trainer:Tom Charlton

The Big Blue boasts an impressive place strike rate and comes into this race with a favourable inside barrier. With a solid jockey and trainer combination, he looks like a strong each-way prospect who can run a bold race and be right in the finish.

Excellent place strike rateGood barrier drawSolid jockey/trainer combo

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Off The Scale

Barrier 2 · 125kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER17:3-1

Jockey:Rory Hutchings

Trainer:Lou Mary

Excellent place strike rateGood barrier drawSolid jockey/trainer combo

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Southern Sky

Barrier 8 · 121kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER8:1-0

Jockey:Reece Jones

Trainer:Matthew Smith

Excellent place strike rateGood barrier drawSolid jockey/trainer combo

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Lupa Capitolina

Barrier 16 · 121kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER5:1-0

Jockey:Andrew Adkins

Trainer:Joseph Pride

Lupa Capitolina is a lightly raced Joseph Pride runner who has shown ability with a win from limited starts. The wide barrier is a challenge, but with a top jockey and a progressive profile, she could surprise and be an each-way chance.

Joseph Pride trainedLightly racedGood jockeyProgressive type

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Valentiago

Barrier 10 · 126kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER11:1-4

Jockey:Zac Wadick

Trainer:Peter Snowden

Valentiago comes from the astute Peter Snowden stable and has a good place strike rate, indicating ability. While the win rate is low, the trainer's expertise and the horse's consistency suggest he can be a strong contender for a place, if not a win.

Peter Snowden trainedGood place strike rateConsistent performer

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Whetu

Barrier 7 · 132kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER38:6-4

Jockey:Deon Le Roux

Trainer:Robert Quinn

Whetu is a consistent performer at this level and has a good career strike rate. The middle barrier draw is favourable, and if he gets a good run, he could be in the mix for a place, making him a solid each-way chance.

Consistent career formFavourable barrierProven at distance

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Six Foot Song

Barrier 3 · 131kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER38:5-4

Jockey:Shannen Llewellyn

Trainer:Jake Hull

Six Foot Song has a good inside draw and has shown glimpses of form that could see him competitive. However, consistency has been an issue, and he will need everything to go his way to feature prominently in the finish.

Good inside barrierInconsistent formCapable on best day

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Fiorsum Fred

Barrier 13 · 130kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER29:4-6

Jockey:Mikayla Weir

Trainer:Scott Singleton

Fiorsum Fred has a lot of experience but has struggled for wins recently, and the wide barrier makes his task even harder. While he has a good prizemoney record, his current form suggests he's more of a place chance on his best day than a winning one here.

Experienced campaignerWide barrier drawInconsistent winning form

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Sunsource

Barrier 6 · 126kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER36:4-2

Jockey:Adam Farragher

Trainer:Robert Quinn

Sunsource has accumulated significant prizemoney over a long career but his win and place percentages are modest for this level. While he has a good barrier, he'll need to find his best form to compete with the more progressive types.

Experienced runnerModest strike ratesGood barrier

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Morning Sun

Barrier 11 · 132kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER24:3-1

Jockey:Teighan Worsnop

Trainer:Alicia Willick

Morning Sun faces a tough task from a wide barrier and needs to improve significantly on recent outings to be competitive here. While capable on her day, the current form and draw make her a roughie prospect in this field.

Wide barrier drawInconsistent recent formNeeds to lift

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Septimus

Barrier 1 · 128kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER8:1-0

Jockey:Chad Lever

Trainer:Matthew Smith

Septimus gets a good inside barrier but has a low place percentage which is a concern in a competitive field. He'll need to show significant improvement to challenge for a top spot, making him a long shot.

Good inside barrierLow place strike rateNeeds to improve

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Sox

Barrier 12 · 121kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER8:1-0

Jockey:Louis Beuzelin

Trainer:Tommy Wong

Sox has shown little to suggest he can win at this level, with a low win and place strike rate from limited starts. While still early in his career, he needs to lift considerably to be competitive in this field.

Low strike ratesLimited career startsNeeds to improve significantly

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Miss Stalwart

Barrier 17 · 123kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER43:8-4

Trainer:Nick Olive

Miss Stalwart has a lot of starts under her belt but is drawn extremely wide, which will make her task very difficult. Her recent form hasn't been inspiring, and she'll need a significant turnaround to be competitive here.

Extremely wide barrierHigh number of startsInconsistent recent form

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Okami Star

Barrier 5 · 122kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER28:2-3

Jockey:Andrew Calder

Trainer:Clarry Conners

Okami Star has a very low win strike rate and has struggled to make an impact in recent outings. Although drawn well, the overall form and career statistics suggest he will find this race too tough.

Very low win strike rateStruggling recent formNeeds to find best

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Rothrock

Barrier 15 · 121kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER56:7-3

Trainer:Paul Perry

Rothrock is a veteran with a high number of starts, but his form has been declining, and he's drawn poorly. It's hard to see him featuring prominently in this competitive field, making him an outsider.

Veteran runnerPoor barrier drawDeclining form

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