Race 6Benchmark 64 Handicap

PCM CATERING & COOLROOM HIRE MIDWAY BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP ($32K)

TBA AEDT1006m32,00012 runners

AI Best Bet

#3 Like A SurgeonJ: Rachel King

Like A Surgeon is the standout with a perfect 100% win record from its only start, indicating significant untapped potential. With Rachel King aboard and a favourable barrier, this horse is clearly the one to beat and is expected to progress rapidly through the grades.

Undefeated recordHigh potentialTop jockey bookingFavourable barrier

Each-Way Value: Cool Blaze

85%

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AI Race Summary

This Benchmark 64 Handicap over 1006m is a sprint affair with several horses resuming from spells and others looking to build on recent form. The short distance and competitive field suggest a fast-paced race where barrier draws and early speed will be crucial. Look for horses with strong fresh form or those who have shown ability at this specific trip.

AI Selections & Analysis (12 runners)

Like A Surgeon

Barrier 3 · 125kg · Form: —

LOW RISK

CAREER1:1-0

Jockey:Rachel King

Trainer:Brad Widdup

Undefeated recordHigh potentialTop jockey bookingFavourable barrier

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Waveton

Barrier 11 · 122kg · Form: —

LOW RISK

CAREER3:1-1

Trainer:Sara Ryan

Waveton has an impressive win and place strike rate from only three starts, indicating significant upside. While the barrier is wide, his proven ability and high potential make him a serious threat if he can overcome the draw.

High win/place strike rateUntapped potentialProgressive form

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Whil To Win

Barrier 10 · 129kg · Form: —

LOW RISK

CAREER7:2-0

Jockey:Rory Hutchings

Trainer:John P Thompson

Whil To Win has an impressive win strike rate from limited starts and is from a strong stable. Despite a wider barrier, Rory Hutchings is a capable rider, and this horse has shown good potential to rise through the grades.

High win strike rateProgressive typeStrong stable form

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Bode Akuna

Barrier 1 · 132kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER14:3-2

Jockey:Jess Taylor

Trainer:Jason Coyle

Bode Akuna has a favourable inside draw and a decent win strike rate for this level. Trainer Jason Coyle often has his horses ready first-up, and with Jess Taylor aboard, this horse could be a strong contender if fit and firing.

Inside barrier advantageGood win strike rateTrainer's first-up record

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Cool Blaze

Barrier 2 · 123kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER7:1-3

Jockey:Anna Roper

Trainer:Gary Portelli

Cool Blaze has an excellent place strike rate, suggesting consistency and an ability to finish in the money. With an inside draw and Anna Roper, who has a good association with the Portelli stable, this horse represents good each-way value.

High place strike rateInside barrierStable/jockey combination

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Altercation

Barrier 12 · 122kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER12:2-4

Jockey:Tim Clark

Trainer:Jason Deamer

Altercation boasts a strong place strike rate but has drawn the widest barrier, which will make it tough over 1006m. Tim Clark is a positive booking, but the barrier is a significant hurdle to overcome.

Strong place strike rateWidest barrier drawTop jockey aboard

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Welcome Gypsy

Barrier 5 · 132kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER32:5-3

Jockey:Chad Schofield

Trainer:John P Thompson

Welcome Gypsy has a solid career record but a lower win percentage compared to some rivals. The booking of Chad Schofield is a positive, but the horse will need to be at its peak to compete for the win here.

Experienced jockey bookingModerate win strike rateConsistent but not dominant

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Smiling Prophet

Barrier 4 · 128kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER36:6-4

Jockey:Mollie Fitzgerald

Trainer:Mark Minervini

Smiling Prophet has a long career with a moderate win rate and a low place rate, suggesting he struggles to finish in the money consistently. While the barrier is good, he's likely to find a few too strong here.

Long career, moderate resultsLow place strike rateGood barrier draw

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Desi Emperor

Barrier 6 · 136kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER38:7-5

Jockey:Jeff Penza

Trainer:Tommy Wong

Desi Emperor is a seasoned campaigner with a good win record but is stepping up in class and has a long career, suggesting he might be past his best. The wide barrier and lack of recent form data make him a risky proposition against some younger, more progressive types.

Experienced campaignerHigher class challengePoor place strike rate

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Spartus

Barrier 8 · 132kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER14:3-1

Jockey:Siena Grima

Trainer:Fabio Martino

Spartus has a similar win strike rate to Bode Akuna but a significantly lower place strike rate, indicating inconsistency. The wider barrier and unproven jockey at this level make him a roughie in a competitive sprint.

Inconsistent formWide barrier drawUnproven jockey

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Sunday Tycoon

Barrier 9 · 127kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER18:2-3

Jockey:Deanne Panya

Trainer:Clarry Conners

Sunday Tycoon has the lowest win strike rate in the field and a wide barrier, making him a significant outsider. His career record doesn't suggest he can compete effectively in a race of this calibre.

Lowest win strike rateWide barrier disadvantageStruggles to place

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Triple Yes

Barrier 7 · 121kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER14:1-1

Jockey:Dylan Gibbons

Trainer:Edward Cummings

Triple Yes has the lowest win and place strike rate in the field, indicating a significant lack of competitiveness at this level. There's nothing in his career record to suggest he can figure in the finish here.

Poor career recordLowest strike ratesOutclassed here

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