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CAFE NOSH COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN HANDICAP ($21K)
Debuted with a strong second-place finish, showing good potential. The Cavanough stable is in excellent form, and Mitchell Bell is a top jockey. Despite the wide barrier, the horse's natural ability should see it overcome this and be highly competitive.
12 MAY GLOUCESTER CUP CLASS 2 BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP ($19K)
Magnolia Jewel stands out as the best pick in this field. With a top jockey aboard and a favorable inside draw, this horse has the best chance to dictate terms and finish strongly. Despite recent form not being outstanding, the class drop and ideal conditions should see a significant improvement.
SKY INTERNATIONAL MAIDEN PLATE ($19K)
Barrow Power placed on debut, indicating significant ability, and comes from the powerful Kris Lees stable. Despite the wide barrier, the potential for improvement and the strong stable/jockey combination make this horse the clear top pick in this field.
INGLIS XTRA BONUS SERIES MAIDEN HANDICAP ($19K)
Jasira stands out as the most consistent performer in this field, having placed in 3 of her 4 career starts. Her high place strike rate and the engagement of Mitchell Bell suggest she's primed to break her maiden status here. Despite a wide draw, her proven ability to finish strongly makes her the top pick.
INGLIS XTRA BONUS SERIES MAIDEN HANDICAP ($19K)
TAB VENUE MODE BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP ($21K)
Royal Teens draws the coveted rail barrier, a significant advantage at this distance, and has a strong career win rate for this class. With Ben Looker, a top jockey, aboard and a trainer who can get them ready, this horse looks to be the one to beat in a field lacking recent form data.
VALE TRENT POTTS BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP ($21K)
Crowie's Shout brings a strong career record to this race, boasting a high win and place percentage. The inside barrier and capable jockey Liberty Smyth are significant advantages, suggesting he's well-placed to contend for the win in this class.
MARK HUBBARD MATE OF THE MONTH BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP ($19K)
Despite a wide barrier, Chistota's impressive career strike rate and the formidable Ciaron Maher stable suggest she is a class above this field. Her strong win and place percentage from limited starts make her the standout top pick, even with the step up in distance.
XXXX COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP ($21K)
Iknowyou stands out as the class runner in this field, boasting the highest win percentage and an excellent place record. Despite the wide barrier, the horse's proven ability and strong career statistics suggest it can overcome challenges and be a dominant force here.