Hawkesbury
INDEPENDENT LIQUOR GROUP RACEDAY CLASS 1 & MAIDEN PLATE
This horse boasts the highest prizemoney and a strong recent form string including a win and two placings. With a top jockey and a good barrier, it's well-placed to contend strongly in this field.
GREAT NORTHERN CUP SUPER MAIDEN PLATE
This gelding boasts an exceptional 88% place rate in maidens, consistently running into the placings against solid competition. With Zac Lloyd aboard from an ideal barrier 2, he looks perfectly placed to break his maiden over the 1600m.
ABSOLUT & SPRITE RTDS CG&E MAIDEN HANDICAP
This horse has the best form in a weak maiden field, having placed 3rd on debut and showing improvement. With Tommy Berry aboard and a Bjorn Baker trainer, it's well-placed to break its maiden despite the wide barrier.
JAMESON ULTRA DRY & LIME 10% RTD F&M MAIDEN HANDICAP
This filly has shown good early promise with a 67% place rate from three starts, including a second-place finish. The inside barrier and top jockey Zac Lloyd are significant advantages in this maiden field, making her the clear top pick.
VODKA CRUISER CUP PROVINCIAL MAIDEN HANDICAP
This horse boasts the best recent form with two second-place finishes from five starts, indicating it's knocking on the door in maidens. Despite a wide barrier, the consistent form and good place percentage make it the top pick in a weak field.
JIM BEAM CUP CONDITIONAL BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP
Goofinator boasts excellent recent form, including two wins and a second from its last five starts, demonstrating strong current ability. Its high place percentage and solid prizemoney indicate consistency and class, further bolstered by an ideal inside barrier draw at 2000m.
VOODOO RANGER CUP CLASS 1 HANDICAP
This horse boasts an exceptional place percentage and consistent recent form, including a last start win. The barrier draw is decent, and Dylan Gibbons is a capable jockey, making it a top contender.
FIREBALL CINNAMON WHISKY MIDWAY BENCHMARK 64 HANDICAP
This horse boasts an impressive 67% win rate from just three starts, including two recent wins. With Jason Collett aboard and a good barrier draw, it looks set to continue its strong form and is the top pick.