Race 8Benchmark 70 Handicap

COAST 2 COAST EARTHMOVING BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP ($19K)

TBA AEDT1207m19,00012 runners

AI Best Bet

#6 Hurricane LuJ: Angela Jones

This lightly raced mare boasts an impressive 67% win rate from just three starts and looks to be a horse on the rise. Despite the step up in class, her dominant last start suggests she has the raw talent to handle it, and the inside draw is a bonus.

Undefeated at distanceStrong winning strike rateProgressive mareFavourable barrier

Each-Way Value: Le Chocolat

88%

Confidence

AI Race Summary

This Benchmark 70 Handicap over 1207m presents a competitive field with several in-form runners and some intriguing class rises. The wide-open nature of the race suggests value can be found, particularly with the promising Hurricane Lu facing a significant class test.

AI Selections & Analysis (12 runners)

Hurricane Lu

Barrier 6 · 121kg · Form: —

LOW RISK

CAREER3:2-0

Jockey:Angela Jones

Trainer:Shaun Dwyer

Undefeated at distanceStrong winning strike rateProgressive mareFavourable barrier

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Blakemore Avenue

Barrier 3 · 126kg · Form: —

LOW RISK

CAREER11:4-1

Jockey:Ben Thompson

Trainer:James Healy

Blakemore Avenue has a strong winning strike rate and is drawn perfectly in barrier 3, which should allow for a good run. With a top jockey aboard and a trainer in good form, this horse is a serious contender to add another win to its record.

Excellent winning strike rateGood barrier drawTop jockey aboardTrainer in form

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Downey

Barrier 9 · 133kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER22:5-5

Jockey:Ashley Butler

Trainer:Billy Healey

Downey has a solid career record with a good win and place percentage, indicating consistency. While the wide barrier is a slight concern, the horse's overall ability and the trainer's good recent form make it a strong each-way prospect in this field.

Consistent career formGood win/place strike rateTrainer in good form

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Le Chocolat

Barrier 5 · 129kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER14:2-3

Jockey:Jett Newman

Trainer:Matthew Dunn

Le Chocolat comes from a top stable and has shown flashes of ability, despite a lower win percentage. With a favourable barrier and a jockey who can extract the best, this runner could surprise and offers good each-way value if it brings its A-game.

From top stableFavourable barrier drawCapable jockey

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Holy Flash

Barrier 4 · 129kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER21:4-5

Jockey:Corey Sutherland

Trainer:Paul Jenkins

Holy Flash has a decent career record and a favorable barrier draw, which are significant advantages in this competitive race. While recent form might be slightly inconsistent, the horse has the ability to figure in the placings if things go its way.

Good career place percentageFavourable barrierExperienced jockey

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Amore Veloce

Barrier 11 · 132kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER29:6-5

Jockey:Chelsea Baker

Trainer:Robert Heathcote

Amore Veloce has a strong career win record and comes from a reputable stable, suggesting underlying class. However, a wide barrier draw and potentially needing to improve on recent efforts temper expectations, making it a place chance at best.

Strong career win rateFrom a top stableExperienced jockey

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Chinchilla Ahead

Barrier 8 · 126kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER16:3-2

Jockey:Cody Collis

Trainer:Billy Healey

Chinchilla Ahead is from a stable that has shown good form and has a reasonable career strike rate. The wide barrier draw makes its task harder, but with a clear run, it could be competitive for a minor placing if it finds its best form.

Trainer in good formSolid career win rate

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Boom Boom Bella

Barrier 2 · 119kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER24:4-0

Jockey:Georgina Cartwright

Trainer:Lynette Petersen

Boom Boom Bella has a fair number of career wins but lacks recent placings, which is a concern for a Benchmark 70 race. While the inside barrier is a plus, the horse needs to find significant improvement to be a winning chance here.

Inside barrier drawExperienced jockey

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Capital Heart

Barrier 7 · 123kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER29:3-4

Jockey:Tahlia Fenlon

Trainer:Chris & Corey Munce

Capital Heart has a lower win percentage and has struggled for consistency throughout its career. While the Munce stable can often pull a rabbit out of a hat, this runner looks to be up against it in this competitive field and is likely a roughie.

Experienced trainersGood prizemoney earner

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For Better

Barrier 10 · 119kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER11:2-2

Jockey:Cejay Graham

Trainer:Annabel & Rob Archibald

For Better has a moderate career record and faces a tough task from a wide barrier in this class. While capable on its day, it would need to produce a career-best performance to be competitive against some of the stronger runners here.

Capable on its dayExperienced jockey

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Ritualize

Barrier 12 · 121kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER4:1-0

Trainer:Stuart Kendrick

Ritualize is lightly raced but has a very wide barrier and no jockey listed, which are significant red flags. While it has a win to its name, this looks like a very tough assignment in a Benchmark 70 without a confirmed rider.

Lightly racedFrom a good stable

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Zingalong

Barrier 1 · 119kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER63:5-10

Jockey:Kayla Johnston

Trainer:Trevor Miller

Zingalong is a veteran with a high number of starts but a low win percentage, especially in recent times. While the inside barrier is a positive, the horse appears outclassed in this field and is unlikely to feature.

Inside barrierExperienced jockey

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