Race 8Benchmark 68 Handicap

POCO VINO QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD & FOUR-YEAR-OLD BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP ($27K)

TBA AEDT1106m27,00021 runners

AI Best Bet

#5 Hearts Are BetterJ: Fiona Sandkuhl

This runner boasts an impressive career win rate of 36% and a place rate of 50%, indicating strong consistency. With a favourable barrier and a top trainer, this horse is well-positioned to perform strongly in this class.

High career win/place rateFavourable barrier drawStrong trainer in Hoysted

Each-Way Value: Manukau

88%

Confidence

AI Race Summary

This Benchmark 68 Handicap over 1106m presents a competitive field with several in-form runners and some promising three and four-year-olds. The wide barriers will be a challenge for some, while those drawn favourably will look to capitalize on the short sprint distance. Expect a fast-run race with multiple contenders vying for the lead.

AI Selections & Analysis (21 runners)

Hearts Are Better

Barrier 5 · 140kg · Form: —

LOW RISK

CAREER14:5-2

Jockey:Fiona Sandkuhl

Trainer:Matthew Hoysted

High career win/place rateFavourable barrier drawStrong trainer in Hoysted

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Satisfied Mugs

Barrier 17 · 131kg · Form: —

LOW RISK

CAREER15:7-1

Jockey:Taylor Marshall

Trainer:David Mccolm

Satisfied Mugs boasts an outstanding 47% win rate and 53% place rate, making it one of the most consistent horses in the field. Despite a wide barrier (17), its sheer winning ability and form suggest it can overcome the draw and be a major player.

Exceptional career win rate (47%)Proven winning abilityMust overcome wide barrier

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Climactic

Barrier 4 · 134kg · Form: —

LOW RISK

CAREER6:2-0

Jockey:Corey Sutherland

Trainer:Matthew Dunn

With a high win rate from limited starts and a perfect barrier draw, Climactic is a serious contender. Trainer Matthew Dunn is known for having his horses primed, suggesting a strong performance is expected here.

Excellent career strike rateIdeal barrier draw (4)Top trainer Matthew Dunn

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Naturally Lit

Barrier 16 · 125kg · Form: —

LOW RISK

CAREER5:2-1

Jockey:Michael Rodd

Trainer:Shaun Dwyer

Naturally Lit has an impressive 40% win rate from only 5 starts, showing significant potential. Despite a wide barrier (16), the talent of Michael Rodd and the horse's proven ability suggest it can overcome the draw and be a major threat.

High win rate from few startsTalented jockey Michael RoddMust overcome wide barrier

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Impervious

Barrier 11 · 131kg · Form: —

LOW RISK

CAREER10:3-1

Jockey:Ben Thompson

Trainer:Tony Gollan

Trained by Tony Gollan, Impervious has a solid win rate and good prizemoney. While barrier 11 is not ideal, Gollan's horses are always competitive, and with a strong jockey aboard, this runner should be fighting out the finish.

Tony Gollan trainedSolid career win rateExperienced jockey Ben Thompson

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Manukau

Barrier 8 · 131kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER9:2-6

Jockey:Jace Mcmurray

Trainer:Michael Freedman

Manukau's exceptional place rate of 89% from 9 starts makes it a strong each-way bet, despite a lower win rate. The barrier is good, and trainer Michael Freedman can produce a winner; this horse is definitely one to watch for a top-three finish.

Outstanding place record (89%)Favourable barrier draw (8)Trainer Michael Freedman

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Break Free

Barrier 19 · 132kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER11:4-2

Jockey:Daniel Moor

Trainer:Matthew Hoysted

Break Free possesses a strong win and place record, but the wide barrier (19) is a major concern over this distance. If Daniel Moor can overcome the draw, this horse has the ability to be right in the finish, but it's a big ask.

Strong career win/place rateVery wide barrier (19)Talented jockey Daniel Moor

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Isti Star

Barrier 13 · 132kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER8:2-1

Jockey:Jag Guthmann-Chester

Trainer:Paul Shailer

Isti Star has a good win rate from limited starts and impressive prizemoney earnings, suggesting quality. The wide barrier (13) is a slight disadvantage, but the horse's potential makes it a strong each-way prospect if it can overcome the draw.

High prizemoney earnerGood win rate from few startsSlightly wide barrier

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Spirit Of Barty

Barrier 20 · 119kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER3:1-0

Jockey:Emily Lang

Trainer:Tony Gollan

Spirit Of Barty is lightly raced with a good win rate from limited starts, indicating potential. Trained by Tony Gollan, this horse could improve significantly, but the very wide barrier (20) makes it a challenging proposition.

Tony Gollan trainedGood win rate from few startsExtremely wide barrier (20)

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Click Click Boom

Barrier 10 · 136kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER16:4-2

Jockey:Benjamin Osmond

Trainer:Sharryn Livingstone

Click Click Boom has a solid win rate for this class and a mid-range barrier draw. Consistency will be key, and if the jockey can find a good position early, this horse could be competitive for a minor placing.

Consistent career formMid-range barrier drawJockey needs to navigate well

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Petite Palace

Barrier 2 · 131kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER17:4-3

Jockey:Brandon Lerena

Trainer:Michael Morrison

Petite Palace has a decent career record and a very advantageous barrier draw (2). If the horse can jump well and hold a position, it could be a factor, but the overall class might be a stretch against some of the stronger contenders.

Excellent barrier draw (2)Moderate career recordNeeds to lift for this class

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Thundering Soul

Barrier 9 · 133kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER20:4-3

Jockey:Tahlia Fenlon

Trainer:Pat Webster

Thundering Soul has a modest career record and will need to show significant improvement to challenge the top contenders. While the barrier is acceptable, the overall form suggests this horse is more of an each-way chance at best.

Moderate career recordNeeds to improve significantlyAcceptable barrier draw

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Moroccan Wind

Barrier 15 · 121kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER3:1-0

Trainer:Stuart Kendrick

Moroccan Wind is lightly raced with a win from 3 starts, showing some potential. However, the wide barrier (15) and lack of a named jockey are significant drawbacks, making it a speculative choice for this competitive race.

Lightly raced with a winNo jockey namedWide barrier draw (15)

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Alpha Bravo

Barrier 18 · 136kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER20:4-4

Jockey:Chelsea Baker

Trainer:Danny J Bougoure

Despite a decent career place rate, the wide barrier of 18 over 1106m is a significant hurdle for Alpha Bravo. While the trainer can get them ready, the draw makes this a tough ask against a competitive field.

Very wide barrier (18)Moderate career strike rateFaces tougher competition

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Secret Sort

Barrier 3 · 131kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER7:1-1

Jockey:Vlad Duric

Trainer:Donna Stanbridge

Secret Sort has a low career win and place rate, suggesting it will struggle in this competitive Benchmark 68. While the inside barrier is a plus, the overall form does not inspire confidence for a top finish.

Low career win/place rateInside barrier (3)Faces strong opposition

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Financially Famous

Barrier 14 · 125kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER10:2-0

Jockey:Tiffani Brooker

Trainer:Louise White

With a low career win and place rate, Financially Famous appears to be outclassed in this field. The wide barrier (14) further diminishes its chances, making it difficult to recommend even for a minor placing.

Poor career formWide barrier draw (14)Needs significant improvement

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Bellove

Barrier 6 · 121kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER9:2-0

Jockey:Mark Du Plessis

Trainer:Taylah Mackinnon

Bellove has a very limited career record and low place percentage, indicating it's still finding its feet. While the barrier is acceptable, this race looks too tough for a horse with such an unproven record at this level.

Unproven at this levelLow career place rateAcceptable barrier draw

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Wynette

Barrier 1 · 119kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER8:1-1

Trainer:Kelly Schweida

Wynette has a low career win and place rate, making it an outsider in this field. While the inside barrier (1) is advantageous, the horse's overall form suggests it will struggle to make an impact against stronger competition.

Low career strike rateExcellent barrier draw (1)Needs to find significant improvement

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Horrible Hank

Barrier 21 · 127kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER19:5-2

Jockey:Hannah Richardson

Trainer:Glenn Richardson

Horrible Hank has a very wide barrier (21) and a modest career record, making it extremely difficult to be competitive here. The trainer and jockey will need a miracle to get this horse into contention from such an outside draw.

Extremely wide barrier (21)Moderate career formUnlikely to feature

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Bold Bidder

Barrier 7 · 126kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER12:2-1

Trainer:Desleigh Forster

Bold Bidder has a low career win and place rate, suggesting it lacks the class to compete effectively in this race. With no jockey named, there's added uncertainty, making this an outsider.

Low career strike rateNo jockey namedOutclassed in this field

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Strike Weapon

Barrier 12 · 123kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER8:1-2

Jockey:Ryan Maloney

Trainer:Lennie Wheeler

Strike Weapon has the lowest confidence score due to a very poor career win rate and a moderate place rate. The wide barrier and overall lack of form suggest this horse will be struggling to keep up with the pace.

Very low career win rateWide barrier draw (12)Unlikely to be competitive

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