CENTRAL WEST ELECTRICAL BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP ($19K)
This Benchmark 66 Handicap over 1207m presents a competitive field with several horses showing recent promise and others looking to improve. The wide barriers for some key contenders could make for an interesting tactical race, while those drawn well will look to capitalize on their advantageous positions. Expect a solid tempo with a few horses capable of making their presence felt at the finish.
AI Selections & Analysis (15 runners)
Despite only two career starts, Real Baker has shown immense promise, breaking her maiden impressively last start. With Bjorn Baker's stable in red-hot form and Winona Costin retaining the ride from a favorable barrier, she looks to be a class above this field and is the clear top pick.
Despite only two career starts, Real Baker has shown immense promise, breaking her maiden impressively last start. With Bjorn Baker's stable in red-hot form and Winona Costin retaining the ride from a favorable barrier, she looks to be a class above this field and is the clear top pick.
Tommy Flyer boasts a strong win and place percentage and has shown good ability in his limited starts. With a favorable barrier and a trainer who can get them ready, he's a strong contender who could be peaking for this assignment. He represents excellent each-way value.
Champers Girl gets the coveted rail draw and has a solid win percentage. If she can get a soft run on the fence and produce her best, she's certainly capable of figuring in the finish. Her form suggests she's ready to run a big race.
Scopics comes from a stable that often performs well and has a decent career record. Barrier 5 is ideal, allowing the jockey to find a good position. If he handles the conditions, he's a definite each-way chance in a race of this calibre.
Grins has a good win percentage and draws a favorable inside gate. With Zac Wadick aboard, who has a good strike rate, this horse could be a factor if he gets a clear run. He's a genuine each-way chance on his best form.
Zahdi has a consistent trainer in Gayna Williams and draws a good barrier. While his win percentage isn't outstanding, he often runs into the placings. With Shaun Guymer in the saddle, he could improve and be competitive here.
Divine Conclusion has a decent place percentage and draws a mid-range barrier. With the right run, he could be a factor in a competitive race. His form suggests he's capable of a strong showing on his day.
Jolly Good Fellow faces a tough ask from barrier 14, which will require a smart ride to overcome. While his place percentage is reasonable, the wide draw is a significant disadvantage. He'll need luck to be a factor here.
Helluva Teen has a good place percentage but is also hampered by a wide barrier. Billy Owen is a capable jockey, but overcoming the draw will be challenging. He's a roughie who would need everything to go his way.
Interventionist has a reasonable win percentage but has a tricky barrier 9. Kody Nestor is a good jockey, but the horse's overall career record suggests he's more of a place chance than a winner in this field. He's a roughie at best.
Gidgee Guy is a veteran with many starts but a low win percentage. While Mathew Cahill is a top jockey, the wide barrier and overall career record make this a tough assignment. He's an outsider who will need a significant turnaround.
Clifton Springs has a very low win percentage and is drawn wide in barrier 10. While Andrew Calder is an experienced jockey, the horse's overall form suggests he'll struggle against this field. He's a definite outsider here.
A Book Of Days has a low place percentage and a very wide barrier. Without a jockey listed, it's hard to assess his chances. He looks like a significant outsider in this competitive race and would need a miracle run.
A Book Of Days has a low place percentage and a very wide barrier. Without a jockey listed, it's hard to assess his chances. He looks like a significant outsider in this competitive race and would need a miracle run.