The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Staley, Jera at 1.20 — an implied 78% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Staley, Jera: opened 1.13, closed 1.20 (78%)
• Girdler, James: opened 5.40, closed 4.20 (22%)

Staley, Jera — recent form

• 2026-08-24Staley, Jera 0-30 Tripathi, Eric
• 2026-08-17Staley, Jera 40-15 Gold, Harrison

Girdler, James — recent form

• 2026-08-24Ito, Kuma 40-30 Girdler, James
• 2026-08-20Girdler, James 15-30 Ito, Kuma
• 2026-08-19Girdler, James 15-40 Cham, Elijah
• 2026-08-18Aguiard, Enzo 40-0 Girdler, James