The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Hoole, Casey at 1.01 — an implied 93% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Girdler, James: opened 14.00, closed 13.00 (7%)
• Hoole, Casey: closed 1.01 (93%)

Girdler, James — recent form

• 2026-08-27Balakrishnan, Arjun 30-15 Girdler, James
• 2026-08-26Girdler, James 30-40 Tripathi, Eric
• 2026-08-25Girdler, James 0-15 Staley, Jera
• 2026-08-24Ito, Kuma 40-30 Girdler, James

Hoole, Casey — recent form

• 2026-09-07Hoole, Casey 0-15 Burton, Cameron
• 2026-09-07Staley, Jera 0-30 Hoole, Casey
• 2026-08-25Hoole, Casey 40-30 Pham, Derek
• 2026-08-24Braund, Alec 15-40 Hoole, Casey