Ipswich

Despite a wide barrier, this Waller-trained runner has shown the most consistent improvement and boasts the highest place percentage in the field. With a top jockey aboard, the step up in distance looks ideal for a maiden breakthrough. This horse is the strongest contender in a tricky maiden field.

Opetaia has shown good improvement in his short career and gets the plum draw of barrier 1 with Ben Thompson aboard. From a strong Bruce stable, this horse appears primed to break his maiden and is the logical top pick in this field.

Undefeated in two starts, Alleze steps into Class 2 with significant upside. The Matt Dunn stable is flying, and a good barrier draw enhances her chances to maintain her perfect record against this field.

This Waller runner is in superb form, having won 3 of 9 starts and placing in 44% of his career runs. Despite a wide barrier, his recent performances suggest he is a class above many of these and should handle the step up in distance with ease. He's the one to beat.

Savaii stands out as the best bet with an exceptional win rate from limited starts and a high place percentage. The combination of a top trainer, a strong jockey, and a favourable barrier makes this horse a formidable contender, despite the step up in class.

Subterrain boasts an exceptional career record, winning 60% of starts and placing in 80%. Despite the step up in class, his dominant form suggests he's well-placed to continue his winning ways, especially with a favourable barrier and a top jockey.

This gelding boasts an impressive career strike rate and comes off a strong win, indicating he's in peak form. With a favourable inside draw and top jockey Ben Thompson, he looks perfectly placed to handle the step up in class and continue his winning ways.

This runner boasts an impressive career win rate of 36% and a place rate of 50%, indicating strong consistency. With a favourable barrier and a top trainer, this horse is well-positioned to perform strongly in this class.