Kalamunda

The real story lies in where and how Kalamunda wins. It is a course specialist at Kempton Park, where it has won 2 of its 4 races — a 50% win rate at that track that stands out sharply against its overall record. That last Kempton victory came on 2 October 2024, and while it has not won since then across its last six runs, the form has been mixed rather than dire: a couple of places, a second, and some middle-of-the-field finishes. Those last six races suggest the horse is not out of form so much as out of luck or facing tougher opposition.

Ground conditions matter to Kalamunda. It thrives on slow, muddy ground, winning 2 of its 5 races on such surfaces — a 40% win rate — and performs well on normal conditions too, with 3 wins from 10 races. This is the sort of detail that shapes when and where the yard might aim it. Joseph Parr's Newmarket yard has sent out 6 winners this season, and the trainer has a willing partner in jockey Daniel Muscutt, who has ridden Kalamunda to 2 wins from 7 races together, a notably better win rate of 29% than the horse's overall figure. With the horse still active and showing occasional competitiveness, there could be another winning race in it yet, especially if the yard waits for the right track and conditions to align.