The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Tripathi, Eric at 1.36 — an implied 69% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Tripathi, Eric: opened 2.01, closed 1.36 (69%)
• Girdler, James: opened 1.74, closed 3.00 (31%)

Tripathi, Eric — recent form

• 2026-08-24Ito, Kuma 0-15 Tripathi, Eric
• 2026-08-24Staley, Jera 0-30 Tripathi, Eric
• 2026-08-21Tripathi, Eric 40-0 Papac, Tomislav Edward
• 2026-08-21Tripathi, Eric 40-0 Andrews, Oscar

Girdler, James — recent form

• 2026-08-25Girdler, James 0-15 Staley, Jera
• 2026-08-24Ito, Kuma 40-30 Girdler, James
• 2026-08-20Girdler, James 15-30 Ito, Kuma
• 2026-08-19Girdler, James 15-40 Cham, Elijah