Race 7Benchmark 64 Handicap

DE BORTOLI WINES F&M BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP ($29K)

TBA AEDT0m29,00013 runners

AI Best Bet

#2 Empress Of JapanJ: Tommy Berry

Empress Of Japan has the class, the ideal barrier, and a top jockey aboard. Her career record suggests she thrives at this level, and with a strong trainer, she looks to be the horse to beat in this field.

Ideal barrier drawTop jockey (Tommy Berry)Proven classLeading trainer (Michael Freedman)

Each-Way Value: Knowing Look

85%

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AI Race Summary

This Benchmark 64 Handicap for F&M looks to be a competitive sprint, with several promising fillies and mares stepping up in class or returning from a spell. The key will be finding those with strong recent form or a high ceiling who can handle the pressure of a metropolitan-grade race. Bjorn Baker and Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott stable runners often perform well in these types of races.

AI Selections & Analysis (13 runners)

Empress Of Japan

Barrier 2 · 132kg · Form: —

LOW RISK

CAREER12:2-1

Jockey:Tommy Berry

Trainer:Michael Freedman

Ideal barrier drawTop jockey (Tommy Berry)Proven classLeading trainer (Michael Freedman)

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Glastonbury Girl

Barrier 13 · 129kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER3:2-0

Jockey:Jason Collett

Trainer:Matthew Smith

Glastonbury Girl boasts an impressive win rate from very few starts, suggesting significant upside. Despite the wide barrier, her raw talent and the booking of Jason Collett make her a serious threat if she can overcome the draw.

High win rate from few startsStrong potentialTop jockey (Jason Collett)Wide barrier draw

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Knowing Look

Barrier 1 · 129kg · Form: —

LOW RISK

CAREER2:1-0

Jockey:Rachel King

Trainer:Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott

Knowing Look is from a powerhouse stable and has a perfect record from two starts, indicating she's a horse with a future. The inside barrier and top jockey make her an attractive each-way prospect, even with the step up in grade.

Unbeaten career recordElite stable (Waterhouse/Bott)Inside barrierTop jockey (Rachel King)

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Ocean Chill

Barrier 6 · 131kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER6:2-1

Jockey:Mollie Fitzgerald

Trainer:Annabel & Rob Archibald

Ocean Chill has a high win and place strike rate from limited starts, indicating good potential. A favourable barrier and a trainer known for improving horses suggest she could run a very strong race here.

High win/place strike rateFavourable barrierProgressive profileGood stable form

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Chilli Margs

Barrier 11 · 133kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER3:1-0

Jockey:Ashley Morgan

Trainer:Bjorn Baker

Chilli Margs comes from a leading stable and has shown ability with a win from only three starts. While the wide barrier is a concern, the potential for improvement and the trainer's expertise make her a strong contender here.

Promising career startTop stableScope for improvementWide barrier draw

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Winner Of Kowloon

Barrier 3 · 130kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER7:1-0

Jockey:Winona Costin

Trainer:Bjorn Baker

From the astute Bjorn Baker stable, Winner Of Kowloon has shown glimpses of ability but needs to convert potential into wins. The good barrier and capable jockey are positives, but her overall record is still developing.

Leading trainerGood barrier drawDeveloping career recordCapable jockey

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Wandaye

Barrier 8 · 130kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER10:2-2

Jockey:Brock Ryan

Trainer:Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou

Wandaye has a decent place record and comes from a reputable stable, but her win rate is only average. She'll need to improve to challenge the top contenders in this field, but a mid-range barrier is a plus.

Reputable stableAverage win rateMid-range barrierNeeds to find extra

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Outcast Girl

Barrier 7 · 122kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER25:3-3

Jockey:Deanne Panya

Trainer:Marc & Mitchell Conners

Outcast Girl has a moderate career record but could be a value play if she finds her best form. Her consistent place-getting ability in lesser grades suggests she might sneak into the placings if the pace is right.

Moderate career recordConsistent place-getterMid-range barrierNeeds to lift for this class

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Urafiki

Barrier 10 · 140kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER16:6-0

Jockey:Claire Ramsbotham

Trainer:Danielle Seib

Urafiki has a good winning strike rate but is stepping up significantly in class from provincial/country races. The wide barrier and lack of recent form details make this a tough ask, despite the high career win percentage.

High career win rateSignificant class riseWide barrierUnknown recent form

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Magical Moments

Barrier 12 · 132kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER14:2-3

Trainer:Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter

Magical Moments has a moderate win rate and a very wide barrier to contend with. Without a nominated jockey and facing a competitive field, her chances appear limited, making her a roughie.

Very wide barrierModerate career strike rateNo jockey listedFaces strong competition

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Zielle

Barrier 9 · 128kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER20:3-1

Jockey:Adrian Layt

Trainer:Gary Nickson

Zielle has a very low place strike rate from many starts, indicating she's not a consistent performer. Despite a reasonable barrier, her overall career statistics suggest she'll struggle to be competitive in this field.

Low place strike rateMany career startsInconsistent formClass challenge

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London Star

Barrier 4 · 128kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER20:3-2

Jockey:Amy Mclucas

Trainer:Theresa Bateup

London Star has a low win and place strike rate over a long career, suggesting she struggles to find the line first. While the inside barrier is good, her overall form and class indicate she'll be outmatched here.

Low career strike rateMany starts without successFaces strong oppositionLimited upside

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Killer Kerr

Barrier 5 · 125kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER39:4-5

Trainer:Peter Green

Killer Kerr has an extensive career with a very low win and place strike rate, making her a long shot. She is unlikely to be competitive against younger, more progressive horses in this class.

Very low career strike rateExtensive career without major successNo jockey listedSignificant class challenge

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