Canberra
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY MARGARET BALL HANDICAP
Two wins from its last three starts, including a last-start victory, highlight excellent current form and a strong Win% for its limited career. The good barrier draw further enhances its prospects as the top pick.
THOROUGHBRED PARK EVENT CENTRE HANDICAP
Despite a last start unplaced effort, his prior form shows two recent wins and a high win percentage for this field. Drawing barrier 1 with a top jockey like Nick Heywood over a suitable distance makes him a strong contender in this class.
JOHN MCGRATH AUTO GROUP PLATE
Deflector boasts strong recent form, culminating in a last-start win, and has an excellent place percentage of 67%. With a good barrier draw and a top jockey, this horse is a genuine winning chance stepping up to Class 1. The career earnings also indicate a level of class above some rivals.
TAB SAME RACE MULTI HANDICAP
Boasting an exceptional recent form string of 31x2523111, this horse is in career-best form with a high win and place percentage, drawing the coveted barrier 1. With a top jockey aboard, it presents as the clear top pick.
TAB FEDERAL MAIDEN
Boasting the best place strike rate (33%) and multiple 2nd and 3rd placings, this horse is overdue for a maiden win. Despite a wide barrier, its consistent form and experience make it the strongest contender in this field.
STEFANO CHERCHI MEMORIAL PLATE
This horse showed significant promise with a 3rd on debut over 1200m, suggesting the step up to 1400m will be beneficial. With Ciaron Maher training and a good barrier, this horse is the clear top pick in a weak maiden field.
CANBERRA SOUTHERN CROSS CLUB TUGGERANONG CUP
This horse is in career-best form, evidenced by its recent string of 21351x321, including a last start win. Despite a slightly wider barrier, its high win and place percentages, coupled with a significant prizemoney leap, suggest it's a horse on the rise and the one to beat.
TOOHEYS HANDICAP
Despite only one win, her exceptional place strike rate (92%) and consistent recent form (1223222x23) make her a top contender in this class. The inside barrier and experienced jockey further enhance her chances over the 1000m sprint.
GRAPEVINE MORTGAGES PLATE
This horse boasts an unblemished 2-for-2 record, indicating strong potential and an ability to win. Despite a wide barrier, its perfect win rate suggests it's a class above and ready to continue its winning streak.