The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Hoole, Casey at 1.08 — an implied 86% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Staley, Jera: opened 6.40, closed 6.80 (14%)
• Hoole, Casey: opened 1.06, closed 1.08 (86%)

Hoole, Casey — recent form

• 2026-08-25Hoole, Casey 40-30 Pham, Derek
• 2026-08-24Braund, Alec 15-40 Hoole, Casey
• 2026-08-22Hoole, Casey 15-0 Ishikawa, Haruto
• 2026-08-21Hoole, Casey 30-0 Braund, Alec

Staley, Jera — recent form

• 2026-08-26Ito, Kuma 0-40 Staley, Jera
• 2026-08-25Girdler, James 0-15 Staley, Jera
• 2026-08-24Staley, Jera 0-30 Tripathi, Eric