Eagle Farm
XXXX QTIS TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP ($58K)
Silken Salute impressed on debut over 1200m, showing good acceleration to win. The step up to 1408m appears well within her scope, and with a strong jockey aboard, she looks the one to beat in this field.
HEART OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP ($52K)
This Tony Gollan-trained runner is a rising star, boasting an impressive 75% win rate from just four starts. While stepping up in class, her dominant recent form and strong trainer/jockey combination make her the clear top pick, despite the lack of specific track/distance data.
FRESH SELECTIONS CLASS 6 HANDICAP ($58K)
Brindavan comes from the powerful Tony Gollan stable and has a very good career record with a high place percentage. Drawing barrier 2 is ideal for this distance, allowing the jockey to find a good position early. With a top jockey like Ryan Maloney aboard, this horse is a leading contender and looks hard to beat.
INSPIRED BUILT BENCHMARK 80 HANDICAP ($58K)
Akkadian Emperor stands out as the most consistent performer in this field with a strong winning strike rate and good prizemoney. His trainer/jockey combination are in excellent form, and a favourable barrier draw positions him perfectly to contend strongly. He's the class runner in this race.
BAKER REFRIGERATION BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP ($52K)
Ocean Zar boasts a strong win percentage and comes from a high-strike-rate stable. With a favourable barrier and a jockey in good form, this mare looks perfectly placed to contend strongly in this class. Her consistent career form suggests she's a top pick for this event.
MOUNT FRANKLIN BENCHMARK 85 HANDICAP ($58K)
Speed Legend boasts an impressive career win rate of 38% and has drawn ideally in barrier 2, which will allow Ryan Wiggins to position him perfectly. His high prizemoney suggests consistent performance at this level, making him a formidable contender in this field.
THE CAGE YOUTH FOUNDATION CLASS 6 PLATE ($58K)
Belvedere Boys stands out as the class runner in this field, boasting the highest prizemoney and an excellent career win and place strike rate. With Daniel Moor aboard and a favourable barrier, he's well-placed to dominate if fit and ready.
JONES & CO IGA DAYBREAK LOVER ($110K)
Brave Monarch boasts an impressive 60% win rate from only 5 starts, indicating significant untapped potential. With a favourable barrier and a strong trainer/jockey combination, this horse looks primed to make a statement here. Despite the lack of specific form data, the career statistics suggest a horse on an upward trajectory.
LADBROKES ASCOT HANDICAP ($110K)
Liquor boasts an impressive 43% win rate and 52% place rate from 23 starts, indicating consistent high-level performance. With an excellent barrier draw and a top trainer, this horse is primed for a strong showing despite the lack of specific form data.