The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Jirousek, Tomas at 1.42 — an implied 66% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Shalmi, Cornelius Alexander: opened 2.34, closed 2.75 (34%)
• Jirousek, Tomas: opened 1.56, closed 1.42 (66%)

Shalmi, Cornelius Alexander — recent form

• 2026-08-11Rusher, Azariah 15-40 Shalmi, Cornelius Alexander
• 2026-07-08Shalmi, Cornelius Alexander 40-30 Sanders, Oliver
• 2026-07-07Ndumbe, Esunge 0-40 Shalmi, Cornelius Alexander

Jirousek, Tomas — recent form

• 2026-08-11Jirousek, Tomas 40-30 Bao, Denny
• 2026-06-26Jirousek, Tomas 5-3 Hedgecoe, Drew