The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Cham, Elijah at 1.11 — an implied 84% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Cham, Elijah: opened 1.15, closed 1.11 (84%)
• Girdler, James: opened 4.90, closed 6.00 (16%)

Cham, Elijah — recent form

• 2026-08-17Cham, Elijah 5-4 Ito, Kuma
• 2026-08-05Cham, Elijah 15-40 Hoole, Casey
• 2026-08-04Cham, Elijah 15-30 Jones, Scott

Girdler, James — recent form

• 2026-08-18Aguiard, Enzo 40-0 Girdler, James