LOOK BEYOND THE OBVIOUS.
The Connections Analyst · 2026-10-17

Marcus Cole at Keeneland

Independent full-field rankings. The feature race rule is the largest field, with the earlier race breaking ties.

Feature raceRace 2 · Largest field
Best bet / strongest model signalRace 3 · #8 Swirvin
Best longshotRace 1 · #6 Strummin
Race 1 · 11 runners

Marcus’s quick read

Strummin ranks first on this model’s 82.50 rating. Ratings are not win probabilities.

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RankProgramHorseMorning lineRatingComponent ratings
1#6Strummin8-182.50Ability: 54.55 · Class: 77.27 · Connections: 95.45 · Form: 13.64 · Reliability: 55.00
2#9Heartily4.5-172.73Ability: 31.82 · Class: 86.36 · Connections: 86.36 · Form: 31.82 · Reliability: 15.00
3#8Trouble Time2.5-168.18Ability: 95.45 · Class: 95.45 · Connections: 50.00 · Form: 40.91 · Reliability: 95.00
4#11Keepinitreal10-162.73Ability: 68.18 · Class: 31.82 · Connections: 68.18 · Form: 63.64 · Reliability: 65.00
5#5Hodl Hard5-157.27Ability: 13.64 · Class: 50.00 · Connections: 77.27 · Form: 22.73 · Reliability: 5.00
6#7L Rankin6-152.27Ability: 86.36 · Class: 40.91 · Connections: 40.91 · Form: 86.36 · Reliability: 85.00
7#3Essential Wild Cat20-143.18Ability: 22.73 · Class: 13.64 · Connections: 59.09 · Form: 63.64 · Reliability: 75.00
8#2Out Flat30-132.73Ability: 40.91 · Class: 22.73 · Connections: 31.82 · Form: 77.27 · Reliability: 45.00
9#4Our Standard10-129.09Ability: 59.09 · Class: 4.55 · Connections: 22.73 · Form: 95.45 · Reliability: 50.00
10#1Dispersion12-126.59Ability: 54.55 · Class: 68.18 · Connections: 4.55 · Form: 50.00 · Reliability: 35.00
11#10Knick The Quick15-118.18Ability: 4.55 · Class: 59.09 · Connections: 13.64 · Form: 4.55 · Reliability: 25.00

Leading contenders: 6 · 9 · 8 · 11. Confirm official betting interests and current pool minimums.

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Race 2 · 16 runners

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Sailor'S Dream ranks first on this model’s 85.78 rating. Ratings are not win probabilities.

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RankProgramHorseMorning lineRatingComponent ratings
1#12Sailor'S Dream3.5-185.78Ability: 53.12 · Class: 95.83 · Connections: 96.88 · Form: 37.50 · Reliability: 50.00
2#4Ardennes10-174.22Ability: 59.38 · Class: 33.33 · Connections: 90.62 · Form: 87.50 · Reliability: 50.00
3#7Queens Ambition6-171.56Ability: 68.75 · Class: 50.00 · Connections: 78.12 · Form: 50.00 · Reliability: 50.00
4#6Bellacielo8-166.56Ability: 63.75 · Class: 50.00 · Connections: 71.88 · Form: 50.00 · Reliability: 50.00
5#16Capability8-166.09Ability: 34.38 · Class: 45.83 · Connections: 84.38 · Form: 45.83 · Reliability: 58.33
6#2Southern Way4.5-155.78Ability: 28.12 · Class: 62.50 · Connections: 65.62 · Form: 70.83 · Reliability: 41.67
7#13Mussume20-154.06Ability: 58.75 · Class: 50.00 · Connections: 53.12 · Form: 50.00 · Reliability: 50.00
8#11Epiphany30-152.19Ability: 66.25 · Class: 50.00 · Connections: 46.88 · Form: 50.00 · Reliability: 50.00
9#3Absolute Lea W5-149.27Ability: 52.08 · Class: 79.17 · Connections: 40.62 · Form: 16.67 · Reliability: 50.00
10#15Saffron Rouge30-141.41Ability: 15.62 · Class: 12.50 · Connections: 59.38 · Form: 58.33 · Reliability: 8.33
11#1Ginger Money12-133.59Ability: 46.88 · Class: 33.33 · Connections: 28.12 · Form: 29.17 · Reliability: 50.00
12#5Puzzled15-133.44Ability: 18.75 · Class: 54.17 · Connections: 34.38 · Form: 16.67 · Reliability: 50.00
13#10Valentine Eve12-132.66Ability: 65.62 · Class: 70.83 · Connections: 9.38 · Form: 79.17 · Reliability: 25.00
14#8Dream Wave12-131.61Ability: 36.46 · Class: 87.50 · Connections: 15.62 · Form: 4.17 · Reliability: 50.00
15#9Avos Rose20-119.22Ability: 21.88 · Class: 4.17 · Connections: 21.88 · Form: 95.83 · Reliability: 75.00
16#14J Z'S Not Again12-116.72Ability: 46.88 · Class: 20.83 · Connections: 3.12 · Form: 58.33 · Reliability: 91.67

Leading contenders: 12 · 4 · 7 · 6. Confirm official betting interests and current pool minimums.

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Race 3 · 9 runners

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Swirvin ranks first on this model’s 79.72 rating. Ratings are not win probabilities.

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RankProgramHorseMorning lineRatingComponent ratings
1#8Swirvin3-179.72Ability: 55.56 · Class: 61.11 · Connections: 94.44 · Form: 66.67 · Reliability: 16.67
2#2Dr. Storm15-161.39Ability: 55.56 · Class: 72.22 · Connections: 61.11 · Form: 16.67 · Reliability: 61.11
3#7Dancin For Gold2.5-161.11Ability: 94.44 · Class: 94.44 · Connections: 38.89 · Form: 66.67 · Reliability: 72.22
4#6Lord Majesty6-158.33Ability: 83.33 · Class: 50.00 · Connections: 50.00 · Form: 94.44 · Reliability: 94.44
5#1El Dandi20-156.67Ability: 16.67 · Class: 16.67 · Connections: 83.33 · Form: 38.89 · Reliability: 38.89
6#9Halfway Joking4-153.89Ability: 38.89 · Class: 5.56 · Connections: 72.22 · Form: 83.33 · Reliability: 27.78
7#3King Apollo8-133.89Ability: 72.22 · Class: 38.89 · Connections: 16.67 · Form: 5.56 · Reliability: 50.00
8#5Nation10-130.56Ability: 5.56 · Class: 83.33 · Connections: 27.78 · Form: 27.78 · Reliability: 5.56
9#4Doctor Jeff12-114.44Ability: 27.78 · Class: 27.78 · Connections: 5.56 · Form: 50.00 · Reliability: 83.33

Leading contenders: 8 · 2 · 7 · 6. Confirm official betting interests and current pool minimums.

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Race 4 · 16 runners

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Candy Pancakes ranks first on this model’s 75.74 rating. Ratings are not win probabilities.

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RankProgramHorseMorning lineRatingComponent ratings
1#3Candy Pancakes3.5-175.74Ability: 63.54 · Class: 11.54 · Connections: 96.88 · Form: 88.46 · Reliability: 50.00
2#6Gray Eminence10-172.19Ability: 41.25 · Class: 50.00 · Connections: 90.62 · Form: 50.00 · Reliability: 50.00
3#15Breezy10-171.56Ability: 53.75 · Class: 50.00 · Connections: 84.38 · Form: 50.00 · Reliability: 50.00
4#9Sucker For Looks4-169.40Ability: 63.54 · Class: 69.23 · Connections: 71.88 · Form: 96.15 · Reliability: 50.00
5#10Ultraviolet6-163.00Ability: 43.75 · Class: 34.62 · Connections: 78.12 · Form: 42.31 · Reliability: 50.00
6#14Majorbrowniepoints3-159.24Ability: 60.42 · Class: 69.23 · Connections: 56.25 · Form: 26.92 · Reliability: 50.00
7#13Emma'S Justice15-157.81Ability: 43.75 · Class: 50.00 · Connections: 65.62 · Form: 50.00 · Reliability: 50.00
8#5Delightful Diva6-154.98Ability: 68.75 · Class: 26.92 · Connections: 56.25 · Form: 57.69 · Reliability: 50.00
9#1Toco Dancer5-154.40Ability: 63.54 · Class: 69.23 · Connections: 46.88 · Form: 73.08 · Reliability: 50.00
10#16Speak For Yourself20-151.30Ability: 50.00 · Class: 96.15 · Connections: 40.62 · Form: 73.08 · Reliability: 50.00
11#2Speedbird15-137.54Ability: 57.29 · Class: 42.31 · Connections: 28.12 · Form: 42.31 · Reliability: 50.00
12#7Play Along20-132.26Ability: 50.00 · Class: 69.23 · Connections: 15.62 · Form: 42.31 · Reliability: 50.00
13#12Rosabella Gold30-132.10Ability: 34.38 · Class: 69.23 · Connections: 21.88 · Form: 7.69 · Reliability: 50.00
14#8Nuccia15-131.99Ability: 38.54 · Class: 11.54 · Connections: 34.38 · Form: 73.08 · Reliability: 50.00
15#4American Destiny20-125.12Ability: 36.46 · Class: 69.23 · Connections: 9.38 · Form: 7.69 · Reliability: 50.00
16#11Woodmere15-111.42Ability: 31.25 · Class: 11.54 · Connections: 3.12 · Form: 19.23 · Reliability: 50.00

Leading contenders: 3 · 6 · 15 · 9. Confirm official betting interests and current pool minimums.

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Race 5 · 10 runners

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Classic Time ranks first on this model’s 83.00 rating. Ratings are not win probabilities.

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RankProgramHorseMorning lineRatingComponent ratings
1#5Classic Time15-183.00Ability: 95.00 · Class: 55.00 · Connections: 85.00 · Form: 85.00 · Reliability: 35.00
2#2Jefferson Street4.5-169.50Ability: 65.00 · Class: 95.00 · Connections: 65.00 · Form: 30.00 · Reliability: 45.00
3#8Rockies Balboa10-164.50Ability: 15.00 · Class: 25.00 · Connections: 95.00 · Form: 30.00 · Reliability: 65.00
4#4Track Phantom6-156.00Ability: 5.00 · Class: 65.00 · Connections: 75.00 · Form: 5.00 · Reliability: 5.00
5#3Creole Chrome3-153.75Ability: 35.00 · Class: 80.00 · Connections: 55.00 · Form: 50.00 · Reliability: 15.00
6#7Market Street20-151.75Ability: 75.00 · Class: 80.00 · Connections: 35.00 · Form: 15.00 · Reliability: 75.00
7#9Great White4-140.00Ability: 25.00 · Class: 45.00 · Connections: 45.00 · Form: 50.00 · Reliability: 55.00
8#6Raymond12-137.00Ability: 85.00 · Class: 5.00 · Connections: 25.00 · Form: 75.00 · Reliability: 95.00
9#1Camp Hale8-128.00Ability: 55.00 · Class: 35.00 · Connections: 15.00 · Form: 65.00 · Reliability: 85.00
10#10Ship Ship Hooray8-116.50Ability: 45.00 · Class: 15.00 · Connections: 5.00 · Form: 95.00 · Reliability: 25.00

Leading contenders: 5 · 2 · 8 · 4. Confirm official betting interests and current pool minimums.

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Race 6 · 16 runners

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Capitola ranks first on this model’s 79.69 rating. Ratings are not win probabilities.

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RankProgramHorseMorning lineRatingComponent ratings
1#11Capitola3.5-179.69Ability: 56.25 · Class: 50.00 · Connections: 96.88 · Form: 50.00 · Reliability: 50.00
2#5Start The Party8-175.31Ability: 53.75 · Class: 50.00 · Connections: 90.62 · Form: 50.00 · Reliability: 50.00
3#15Epic Journey5-166.56Ability: 33.75 · Class: 50.00 · Connections: 84.38 · Form: 50.00 · Reliability: 50.00
4#12Fair Chase10-165.94Ability: 61.25 · Class: 50.00 · Connections: 71.88 · Form: 50.00 · Reliability: 50.00
5#6Dr. Bob8-163.44Ability: 36.25 · Class: 50.00 · Connections: 78.12 · Form: 50.00 · Reliability: 50.00
6#9Prateen15-161.56Ability: 58.75 · Class: 50.00 · Connections: 65.62 · Form: 50.00 · Reliability: 50.00
7#7Outlaw Joe5-153.44Ability: 41.25 · Class: 50.00 · Connections: 59.38 · Form: 50.00 · Reliability: 50.00
8#1Brazen Caine12-147.81Ability: 48.75 · Class: 50.00 · Connections: 46.88 · Form: 50.00 · Reliability: 50.00
9#2Midnight Rumble15-146.56Ability: 43.75 · Class: 25.00 · Connections: 53.12 · Form: 50.00 · Reliability: 50.00
10#16Twillo6-144.69Ability: 51.25 · Class: 50.00 · Connections: 40.62 · Form: 50.00 · Reliability: 50.00
11#13Midnight Max30-144.06Ability: 63.75 · Class: 50.00 · Connections: 34.38 · Form: 50.00 · Reliability: 50.00
12#3Decimation4-141.09Ability: 96.88 · Class: 75.00 · Connections: 9.38 · Form: 50.00 · Reliability: 50.00
13#14Just Plain Eugene10-134.06Ability: 38.75 · Class: 50.00 · Connections: 28.12 · Form: 50.00 · Reliability: 50.00
14#10Accelerator12-133.44Ability: 66.25 · Class: 50.00 · Connections: 15.62 · Form: 50.00 · Reliability: 50.00
15#4Goshawk12-132.19Ability: 46.25 · Class: 50.00 · Connections: 21.88 · Form: 50.00 · Reliability: 50.00
16#8Big City Steve30-117.19Ability: 31.25 · Class: 50.00 · Connections: 3.12 · Form: 50.00 · Reliability: 50.00

Leading contenders: 11 · 5 · 15 · 12. Confirm official betting interests and current pool minimums.

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Race 7 · 12 runners

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Deep Flame ranks first on this model’s 85.62 rating. Ratings are not win probabilities.

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RankProgramHorseMorning lineRatingComponent ratings
1#12Deep Flame1.4-185.62Ability: 87.50 · Class: 41.67 · Connections: 95.83 · Form: 87.50 · Reliability: 22.73
2#1Solitude Dude6-180.21Ability: 58.33 · Class: 87.50 · Connections: 87.50 · Form: 37.50 · Reliability: 13.64
3#4Roscoe'S Brother15-178.26Ability: 80.56 · Class: 70.83 · Connections: 79.17 · Form: 95.83 · Reliability: 50.00
4#11Obliteration4.5-164.17Ability: 79.17 · Class: 79.17 · Connections: 54.17 · Form: 50.00 · Reliability: 86.36
5#6Dr. Kapur12-157.08Ability: 20.83 · Class: 62.50 · Connections: 70.83 · Form: 29.17 · Reliability: 31.82
6#2Trouble Calling20-153.33Ability: 45.83 · Class: 29.17 · Connections: 62.50 · Form: 75.00 · Reliability: 77.27
7#5American Man20-150.21Ability: 58.33 · Class: 54.17 · Connections: 45.83 · Form: 75.00 · Reliability: 95.45
8#3Chief Wallabee8-144.58Ability: 70.83 · Class: 95.83 · Connections: 20.83 · Form: 50.00 · Reliability: 50.00
9#10Doublecents10-132.50Ability: 37.50 · Class: 4.17 · Connections: 37.50 · Form: 62.50 · Reliability: 40.91
10#8I C Light30-122.50Ability: 12.50 · Class: 12.50 · Connections: 29.17 · Form: 12.50 · Reliability: 59.09
11#7Mo Koko30-121.04Ability: 29.17 · Class: 41.67 · Connections: 12.50 · Form: 20.83 · Reliability: 68.18
12#9Street Beast20-16.67Ability: 4.17 · Class: 20.83 · Connections: 4.17 · Form: 4.17 · Reliability: 4.55

Leading contenders: 12 · 1 · 4 · 11. Confirm official betting interests and current pool minimums.

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Race 8 · 10 runners

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Amber Cascade ranks first on this model’s 76.50 rating. Ratings are not win probabilities.

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RankProgramHorseMorning lineRatingComponent ratings
1#5Amber Cascade8-176.50Ability: 45.00 · Class: 95.00 · Connections: 85.00 · Form: 5.00 · Reliability: 5.00
2#2Ontario6-173.50Ability: 75.00 · Class: 65.00 · Connections: 75.00 · Form: 40.00 · Reliability: 15.00
3#3Hear The Queen3.5-173.00Ability: 55.00 · Class: 15.00 · Connections: 95.00 · Form: 85.00 · Reliability: 75.00
4#10Bojaca Blessing3.5-162.00Ability: 95.00 · Class: 35.00 · Connections: 55.00 · Form: 75.00 · Reliability: 25.00
5#1Caviar Breakfast8-159.00Ability: 65.00 · Class: 25.00 · Connections: 65.00 · Form: 40.00 · Reliability: 55.00
6#8She'S Lookin Lucky3-141.00Ability: 35.00 · Class: 75.00 · Connections: 35.00 · Form: 60.00 · Reliability: 35.00
7#6Dare To Fly30-137.00Ability: 85.00 · Class: 85.00 · Connections: 5.00 · Form: 25.00 · Reliability: 95.00
8#7Poppy The Princess30-136.50Ability: 5.00 · Class: 55.00 · Connections: 45.00 · Form: 15.00 · Reliability: 65.00
9#9Buttons And Lace20-122.00Ability: 25.00 · Class: 5.00 · Connections: 25.00 · Form: 95.00 · Reliability: 85.00
10#4For Love And Honor10-119.50Ability: 15.00 · Class: 45.00 · Connections: 15.00 · Form: 60.00 · Reliability: 45.00

Leading contenders: 5 · 2 · 3 · 10. Confirm official betting interests and current pool minimums.

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Race 9 · 12 runners

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Movie Night ranks first on this model’s 85.00 rating. Ratings are not win probabilities.

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RankProgramHorseMorning lineRatingComponent ratings
1#11Movie Night4.5-185.00Ability: 87.50 · Class: 70.83 · Connections: 87.50 · Form: 45.83 · Reliability: 22.73
2#8Conceit4-184.58Ability: 70.83 · Class: 62.50 · Connections: 95.83 · Form: 87.50 · Reliability: 13.64
3#2Mythical12-175.00Ability: 62.50 · Class: 79.17 · Connections: 79.17 · Form: 29.17 · Reliability: 50.00
4#9Mashallah1.6-172.71Ability: 95.83 · Class: 41.67 · Connections: 70.83 · Form: 79.17 · Reliability: 40.91
5#3Hen Party20-158.12Ability: 50.00 · Class: 54.17 · Connections: 62.50 · Form: 62.50 · Reliability: 95.45
6#6Percy'S Bar6-154.38Ability: 50.00 · Class: 95.83 · Connections: 45.83 · Form: 4.17 · Reliability: 68.18
7#10With A Kiss20-144.79Ability: 41.67 · Class: 12.50 · Connections: 54.17 · Form: 95.83 · Reliability: 50.00
8#7A Fine Chardonnay12-140.42Ability: 79.17 · Class: 87.50 · Connections: 12.50 · Form: 37.50 · Reliability: 59.09
9#12Star Actress30-134.17Ability: 29.17 · Class: 29.17 · Connections: 37.50 · Form: 20.83 · Reliability: 77.27
10#1Army'S Marauder30-121.25Ability: 12.50 · Class: 4.17 · Connections: 29.17 · Form: 54.17 · Reliability: 31.82
11#4Coco Connect50-119.79Ability: 4.17 · Class: 41.67 · Connections: 20.83 · Form: 12.50 · Reliability: 4.55
12#5Yo Fancy30-110.83Ability: 20.83 · Class: 20.83 · Connections: 4.17 · Form: 70.83 · Reliability: 86.36

Leading contenders: 11 · 8 · 2 · 9. Confirm official betting interests and current pool minimums.

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Race 10 · 16 runners

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Epic Lady Luck ranks first on this model’s 85.16 rating. Ratings are not win probabilities.

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RankProgramHorseMorning lineRatingComponent ratings
1#5Epic Lady Luck3.5-185.16Ability: 87.50 · Class: 84.38 · Connections: 84.38 · Form: 87.50 · Reliability: 96.43
2#14She Wants War10-181.72Ability: 53.12 · Class: 68.75 · Connections: 96.88 · Form: 43.75 · Reliability: 89.29
3#16Lady Revenge12-178.12Ability: 59.38 · Class: 59.38 · Connections: 90.62 · Form: 21.88 · Reliability: 39.29
4#3Twirling Claire4-169.06Ability: 71.88 · Class: 78.12 · Connections: 65.62 · Form: 56.25 · Reliability: 67.86
5#11Shirley Ann6-159.84Ability: 87.50 · Class: 40.62 · Connections: 53.12 · Form: 87.50 · Reliability: 75.00
6#4Petronella10-155.31Ability: 46.88 · Class: 53.12 · Connections: 59.38 · Form: 12.50 · Reliability: 17.86
7#9Paris Twilight10-153.12Ability: 34.38 · Class: 9.38 · Connections: 71.88 · Form: 71.88 · Reliability: 60.71
8#6Ms. Jay Dee Em5-153.07Ability: 22.92 · Class: 3.12 · Connections: 78.12 · Form: 34.38 · Reliability: 50.00
9#15Balright15-150.26Ability: 60.42 · Class: 46.88 · Connections: 46.88 · Form: 71.88 · Reliability: 50.00
10#1Mechaya6-147.66Ability: 96.88 · Class: 68.75 · Connections: 21.88 · Form: 43.75 · Reliability: 82.14
11#12Vekoma'S Diva12-144.38Ability: 40.62 · Class: 90.62 · Connections: 34.38 · Form: 96.88 · Reliability: 46.43
12#7Zoe'S Prime30-135.62Ability: 28.12 · Class: 28.12 · Connections: 40.62 · Form: 56.25 · Reliability: 10.71
13#2Cactus Cairo30-134.06Ability: 78.12 · Class: 34.38 · Connections: 15.62 · Form: 71.88 · Reliability: 32.14
14#13Solemn Vow30-125.62Ability: 21.88 · Class: 96.88 · Connections: 9.38 · Form: 3.12 · Reliability: 25.00
15#8Elite20-120.94Ability: 3.12 · Class: 21.88 · Connections: 28.12 · Form: 12.50 · Reliability: 53.57
16#10Windy Houston30-18.12Ability: 15.62 · Class: 15.62 · Connections: 3.12 · Form: 28.12 · Reliability: 3.57

Leading contenders: 5 · 14 · 16 · 3. Confirm official betting interests and current pool minimums.

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