The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Hoole, Casey at 1.05 — an implied 89% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Ishikawa, Haruto: opened 9.20, closed 8.80 (11%)
• Hoole, Casey: opened 1.04, closed 1.05 (89%)

Ishikawa, Haruto — recent form

• 2026-08-19Ishikawa, Haruto 30-15 Wensley, Sam
• 2026-08-18Ishikawa, Haruto 40-0 Papac, Tomislav Edward
• 2026-08-17Ishikawa, Haruto 15-30 Pade, Charlie

Hoole, Casey — recent form

• 2026-08-21Hoole, Casey 30-0 Braund, Alec
• 2026-08-19Stevens, Zane 0-30 Hoole, Casey
• 2026-08-18Tripathi, Eric 0-40 Hoole, Casey
• 2026-08-05Cham, Elijah 15-40 Hoole, Casey