Tamworth
TAMWORTH CUP DAY 24TH APRIL MAIDEN PLATE ($19K)
Varius comes from the Kris Lees stable, which is a significant advantage in a maiden plate, especially with only three career starts. The step up to 1609m looks promising given his breeding and the trainer's expertise with staying types. With natural improvement and a good barrier, he's the standout.
CONCRETE INDUSTRY SUPPLIES BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP ($19K)
Ole Miss is the standout in this field, boasting the best career win and place strike rates by a significant margin. Her recent form is excellent, and she appears to be stepping into a very winnable race, making her the clear top pick.
WIN NETWORK COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN PLATE ($21K)
Bundoran boasts the best place record in the field (44% from 9 starts) and has been knocking on the door, often running into placings in similar company. With Grant Buckley in the saddle and a reasonable barrier 8, he looks perfectly poised to finally break his maiden. His consistency makes him the top pick.
ELITE SAND AND SOIL SUPER MAIDEN HANDICAP ($34K)
Barrow Power stands out as the most promising runner in this field, having placed on debut and coming from the in-form Kris Lees stable. With a good barrier and a top jockey, this horse is primed to break its maiden.
MCDONALDS TAMWORTH COUNTRY BOOSTED CLASS 2 HANDICAP ($21K)
Dub stands out as the most consistent performer in this field, boasting the highest win and place strike rates. With a favourable barrier and a top jockey onboard, he is well-positioned to add another win to his record against this competition.
KCE CIVIL CONTRACTORS MORNINGTON PRELUDE BENCHMARK 82 HANDICAP ($19K)
Dollars stands out as a progressive type in this field, with a strong win rate for its career starts and a favourable barrier. Luke Rolls is an experienced jockey who can guide this horse to victory over the staying trip. Despite the step up in class, the horse's potential and recent form make it the top pick.
TAMWORTH CITY TOYOTA TAMWORTH CUP PRELUDE- BENCHMARK 82 HANDICAP ($19K)
Dale stands out as a progressive type with a strong career win and place percentage from fewer starts than most rivals. The inside barrier is a significant advantage, and with a top jockey like Anna Roper, this horse is well-placed to make a significant impact despite the step up in class.
WESTS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP ($19K)
Iknowyou boasts the best career win and place percentage in the field, indicating genuine talent. With a favourable barrier and a top jockey, this horse is perfectly placed to dominate this Benchmark 58 contest.