Race 6Benchmark 58 Handicap

ORANA MALL BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP ($19K)

TBA AEDT1006m19,00018 runners

AI Best Bet

#17 Denman BanditJ: Jake Pracey-Holmes

Denman Bandit has an outstanding career record with a 50% win rate from only four starts, indicating significant upside. Although drawn wide, Jake Pracey-Holmes is a top jockey, and the horse's talent should overcome the barrier. This horse is clearly the one to beat.

Exceptional win strike rateProgressive typeTop jockey engagementTrainer Brett ThompsonWide barrier 17

Each-Way Value: Supreme Style

85%

Confidence

AI Race Summary

This Benchmark 58 Handicap over 1006m presents a competitive field with several horses resuming from spells. The short distance and likely fast pace will favour those with early speed and a good barrier draw, making clean getaways crucial. Expect a hot tempo from the outset.

AI Selections & Analysis (18 runners)

Denman Bandit

Barrier 17 · 136kg · Form: —

LOW RISK

CAREER4:2-0

Jockey:Jake Pracey-Holmes

Trainer:Brett Thompson

Exceptional win strike rateProgressive typeTop jockey engagementTrainer Brett ThompsonWide barrier 17

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Brummagen

Barrier 8 · 129kg · Form: —

LOW RISK

CAREER17:1-4

Trainer:Brett Thompson

Brummagen, despite a low win rate, has a strong place strike rate and is trained by Brett Thompson, indicating potential for improvement. If he's fit and ready first-up, his consistent placing ability makes him a strong contender for a top-three finish, especially with a good barrier.

Strong place strike rateTrainer Brett ThompsonGood barrier 8Resuming from spell

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Supreme Style

Barrier 5 · 130kg · Form: —

LOW RISK

CAREER6:1-2

Jockey:Jacob Stiff

Trainer:Paul Clisby

Supreme Style has a strong place record and a good barrier draw, suggesting he'll be competitive. With a solid trainer and jockey combination, he looks like a strong each-way prospect who can run into the placings.

Strong place strike rateGood barrier 5Consistent performerResuming from spell

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Andale

Barrier 4 · 137kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER7:2-0

Jockey:Dylan Stanley

Trainer:Merv Rumble

Andale boasts an impressive win strike rate from limited starts and has drawn favourably in barrier 4. If he can bring his best form fresh, he's a definite contender, but the lack of recent racing is a slight unknown.

High win strike rateGood barrier 4Lightly racedResuming from spell

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Sorrento Palace

Barrier 12 · 137kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER11:2-5

Trainer:Brett Thompson

Sorrento Palace has a strong place strike rate and is trained by Brett Thompson, who often has his horses ready first-up. The wide barrier is a concern over 1006m, but if he can find cover, he could be hitting the line strongly.

Strong place strike rateTrainer Brett ThompsonWide barrier 12Resuming from spell

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La Pelago

Barrier 15 · 127kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER24:3-3

Trainer:Damien Lane

Strong place strike rateTrainer Brett ThompsonWide barrier 12Resuming from spell

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Gail Jeanette

Barrier 3 · 132kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER7:2-1

Jockey:Leeshelle Small

Trainer:Angus Stewart

Gail Jeanette has a decent win and place record from limited starts and benefits from a good barrier draw. The horse is resuming, so fitness is a factor, but a fresh run could see her competitive at this level.

Good career recordFavourable barrier 3Resuming from spellLightly raced

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Callie Cool

Barrier 7 · 128kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER29:5-5

Jockey:Jordan Quince

Trainer:Connie Greig

Callie Cool is a seasoned campaigner with a decent number of wins, but her recent form is unknown as she's resuming. The middle barrier is acceptable, but she'll need to be near her best to challenge.

Experienced campaignerMultiple career winsResuming from spellMiddle barrier 7

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Brogans Creek

Barrier 11 · 130kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER53:4-10

Jockey:Mikayla Weir

Trainer:Toby Pracey

Brogans Creek is highly experienced and has accumulated significant prizemoney, suggesting he's been competitive at times. However, his win strike rate is low, and he's resuming from a spell, so he might need the run.

Highly experiencedSignificant prizemoneyLow win strike rateResuming from spell

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Ellofadude

Barrier 13 · 132kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER4:1-0

Jockey:Kody Nestor

Trainer:Ben Blay

Ellofadude is lightly raced with a win to his name, but the wide barrier and lack of recent form make this a tough assignment. He'll need to show significant improvement to feature against this field.

Lightly racedWide barrier 13Resuming from spellUnproven at this class

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Obsessive Nature

Barrier 1 · 143kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER49:9-5

Jockey:Jasmine Urquhart-Warren

Trainer:Sharon Jeffries

While highly experienced and a multiple winner, Obsessive Nature is resuming from a long spell and lacks recent form. The inside barrier is a plus for the short course, but fitness is a major question mark against fitter rivals.

Resuming from long spellExcellent career win strike rateInside barrier 1Fitness query

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Emphatic Bel

Barrier 14 · 127kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER35:4-5

Jockey:Clayton Gallagher

Trainer:Michael Denison

Emphatic Bel has a reasonable number of wins but a low place strike rate, and is drawn wide. Resuming from a spell, she faces a tough task and would need to produce a career-best run to figure.

Reasonable wins, low place rateWide barrier 14Resuming from spellNeeds significant improvement

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Magnolia Jewel

Barrier 2 · 128kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER18:2-0

Trainer:Tracey Bartley

Magnolia Jewel has a low win and place strike rate and is resuming from a spell. While the inside barrier is a positive, the overall form suggests this will be a tough race for her.

Low win/place rateInside barrier 2Resuming from spellNeeds to improve

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Kirk

Barrier 16 · 130kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER18:2-0

Jockey:Ashleigh Mccabe

Trainer:Gayna Williams

Kirk has a low win and place strike rate, and a very wide barrier adds to the challenge. Resuming from a spell, he will need to show substantial improvement to be a factor here.

Low win/place rateVery wide barrier 16Resuming from spellNeeds to improve sharply

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Red Line Fever

Barrier 6 · 128kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER6:1-1

Jockey:Izzy Neale

Trainer:Connie Greig

Red Line Fever is lightly raced but has a modest record so far, and is resuming from a spell. While the barrier is acceptable, he'll need to show significant improvement to be competitive in this field.

Lightly racedModest career recordResuming from spellNeeds to step up

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Tiye

Barrier 18 · 131kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER7:1-0

Jockey:Zoe Hunt

Trainer:Clint Lundholm

Tiye has a low win and place strike rate and is faced with the widest barrier in a competitive sprint. It's hard to see him making an impact here, even with a top trainer.

Lowest win/place rateWidest barrier 18Resuming from spellTough assignment

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Torendosetta

Barrier 10 · 126kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER9:1-2

Trainer:Bob Howe

Torendosetta has a modest career record and is resuming from a spell. While the barrier is acceptable, the overall form and lack of a strong winning profile make him an outsider in this field.

Modest career recordResuming from spellLow win strike rateOutsider chance

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The Mooch

Barrier 9 · 121kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER51:3-10

Jockey:Ken Dunbar

Trainer:Michael C Lynch

The Mooch is a veteran but has a very low win strike rate and is resuming from a spell. While he has significant prizemoney, his overall record suggests he'll struggle to keep up with the younger, more progressive types in this sprint.

Very low win rateVeteran campaignerResuming from spellLikely outclassed

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