Race 8Stakes

JIM MCKINNON STAKES ($24K)

TBA AEDT1408m24,00015 runners

AI Best Bet

#12 AllinthetimingJ: Neil Farley

Allinthetiming boasts the highest career win percentage in the field from fewer starts, indicating significant upside. Despite a wide gate, the Patrick Payne/Neil Farley combination is potent, and this horse could be ready to make a statement first-up.

Highest career win ratePromising profileTrainer Patrick PayneJockey Neil Farley

Each-Way Value: Prestige Ole

78%

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AI Race Summary

This Jim McKinnon Stakes, despite its 'Stakes' designation, appears to be a competitive mid-tier race with many runners lacking recent form data. The 1408m distance suggests a balance of speed and stamina, and with several horses resuming, fitness will be a key factor. The wide-open nature of the field, coupled with the absence of detailed recent form, makes this a challenging but potentially rewarding race for value seekers.

AI Selections & Analysis (15 runners)

Allinthetiming

Barrier 12 · 136kg · Form: —

LOW RISK

CAREER9:3-0

Jockey:Neil Farley

Trainer:Patrick Payne

Highest career win ratePromising profileTrainer Patrick PayneJockey Neil Farley

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Harmony

Barrier 1 · 121kg · Form: —

LOW RISK

CAREER4:1-0

Jockey:Fred Kersley

Trainer:Lindsey Smith

Harmony is lightly raced but shows significant promise with a 25% win rate from only four starts and an excellent inside barrier. Under the guidance of Lindsey Smith and Fred Kersley, this horse has the profile of a progressive type who could dominate this field and is a strong best bet.

Lightly raced with upsideExcellent barrier draw (1)Trainer Lindsey SmithJockey Fred Kersley

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Prestige Ole

Barrier 3 · 132kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER8:2-1

Jockey:Jamie Mott

Trainer:Matt Jenkins

Prestige Ole has shown good promise early in its career with a strong win and place strike rate from limited starts. The inside barrier and Jamie Mott in the saddle are significant advantages, making this horse a strong each-way prospect with potential for further improvement.

Promising early careerExcellent barrier draw (3)Jockey Jamie Mott

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Montjeuify

Barrier 8 · 138kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER31:6-5

Jockey:Olivia East

Trainer:Matt Cumani

Montjeuify brings a solid career record to this race, with a good win and place strike rate. While the wide barrier is a slight concern, the experience and consistent performance suggest he can be a strong contender if fit first-up.

Solid career strike rateExperienced campaignerTrainer Matt Cumani

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Wichitall

Barrier 5 · 133kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER30:6-4

Jockey:Dean Yendall

Trainer:Symon Wilde

Wichitall has a solid career record with a good win strike rate and a favourable barrier draw. With Dean Yendall aboard for Symon Wilde, this horse has the right connections and profile to be competitive, especially if fit for this distance.

Good career win rateFavourable barrier (5)Jockey Dean Yendall

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Hide Your Assets

Barrier 10 · 123kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER15:3-2

Jockey:Alana Kelly

Trainer:Sergio Beani

Hide Your Assets has a good win and place strike rate, suggesting a competitive nature. While the wide barrier is a slight concern, the overall career profile indicates this horse could be a factor if bringing its best form to the race.

Good career strike ratePotential for improvementJockey Alana Kelly

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Papal Army

Barrier 2 · 129kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER14:2-3

Jockey:Rhys McLeod

Trainer:Emma-Lee & David Browne

Papal Army has a solid place strike rate and a very favourable inside barrier, which will allow for an economical run. If he can maintain his form from previous campaigns, he could be a value runner to hit the board in this field.

Excellent barrier draw (2)Good place strike rateCould get economical run

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Governor King

Barrier 7 · 131kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER15:3-2

Jockey:Declan Bates

Trainer:Henry Dwyer

Governor King has a respectable career record and a decent barrier draw, suggesting he could run a competitive race. While not a standout, the combination of trainer Henry Dwyer and jockey Declan Bates could see him in the mix for a minor placing.

Respectable career formDecent barrier (7)Jockey Declan Bates

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Geffina

Barrier 11 · 125kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER22:3-2

Jockey:Linda Meech

Trainer:Aaron Purcell

Geffina has a moderate career record but gets the benefit of Linda Meech in the saddle, which is a positive. The wide barrier is a disadvantage, but Meech's aggressive riding style could help overcome it, making Geffina a potential dark horse if fit.

Jockey Linda MeechModerate career formWide barrier (11)

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Docinthe

Barrier 9 · 130kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER29:4-3

Jockey:John Allen

Trainer:Mitchell Freedman

Docinthe has a moderate career record but gets the services of top jockey John Allen, which is a significant boost. The wide barrier is a challenge, but Allen's skill might help overcome it, making Docinthe a potential improver if ready first-up.

Jockey John AllenModerate career strike rateWide barrier (9)

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Easy Dun

Barrier 6 · 127kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER11:1-2

Jockey:Tom Madden

Trainer:Andrew Noblet

Easy Dun has a lower win strike rate but a decent place percentage, indicating some ability to finish in the money. The barrier draw is acceptable, and with Tom Madden aboard, could improve, but needs to step up against this field.

Acceptable place strike rateDecent barrier (6)Jockey Tom Madden

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Stay Silent

Barrier 14 · 133kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER16:2-2

Trainer:Ciaron Maher

Stay Silent comes from the powerful Ciaron Maher yard, which always commands respect, but the wide barrier and moderate career stats are concerning. Without recent form, it's hard to gauge fitness, making this a speculative play despite the trainer's prowess.

Trainer Ciaron MaherWide barrier drawModerate career record

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Salsbury Hill

Barrier 13 · 128kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER59:7-7

Jockey:Kate Walters

Trainer:Wayne Walters

Salsbury Hill is a veteran campaigner with a high number of starts but a lower win and place strike rate, coupled with a very wide barrier. While experienced, the overall profile suggests this will be a tough assignment against some potentially more progressive types.

Veteran campaignerVery wide barrier (13)Lower career strike rate

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Pee Bee Noir

Barrier 4 · 120kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER17:2-0

Jockey:Teo Nugent

Trainer:Joanne Mugavin

Pee Bee Noir has a low win and place strike rate, suggesting this race might be a tough ask. While the barrier is good, the overall career statistics indicate this horse is likely to struggle against stronger competition in a Stakes race.

Low career strike rateGood barrier (4)Stepping up in class

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Frosty Night

Barrier 15 · 119kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER33:2-2

Jockey:Amy Herrmann

Trainer:Jamie Barry

Frosty Night has the lowest win and place strike rates in the field from a high number of starts, making this a very difficult assignment. Despite the trainer's efforts, the statistics suggest this horse will be outclassed in a Stakes race.

Very low career strike rateOutclassed in this fieldHigh number of starts

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