The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Hoole, Casey at 1.59 — an implied 59% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Pham, Derek: closed 2.27 (41%)
• Hoole, Casey: closed 1.59 (59%)

Pham, Derek — recent form

• 2026-08-24Pham, Derek 40-15 Charles, Clint

Hoole, Casey — recent form

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