Mornington

The Speed Machine stands out as the only runner with a dominant debut win, showcasing significant natural ability. The inside barrier is a huge advantage for a 2YO, and the Price & Kent Jnr stable is renowned for their juvenile success. This horse is clearly the one to beat based on proven form.

Killiana is a highly promising runner with a 50% win rate and 75% place rate from only four starts, including significant prizemoney. The Hayes stable is in top form, and Harry Coffey is a strong jockey, making her the top pick despite a slightly wider gate.

Despite the lack of specific form data, Not Surprised boasts the highest career win percentage in the field from a limited number of starts, suggesting significant upside. The Freedman stable is in excellent form, and a good barrier draw further enhances its prospects in this competitive handicap.

Arlington Row boasts an outstanding career record, winning two of its three starts and placing in all three. This indicates a horse with significant natural ability and a strong will to win, making it a top contender despite the unknown factors.

A Diva stands out with an impressive 43% win rate and 86% place rate from only 7 starts, indicating significant talent and consistency. With Jye McNeil aboard and drawing a favourable barrier 2, she is well-positioned to continue her strong career progression and looks to be the one to beat in this field.

Jackknife is the most intriguing runner, coming from a top stable with a high win rate from limited starts. Despite the lack of detailed form, his potential and the stable's prowess make him the top pick, poised to improve significantly.

Satirically boasts an impressive 67% win rate from just three starts, indicating significant upside. Despite a wide draw, the Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott stable is in red-hot form, and this horse looks to be a rising star. This is a strong contender for the win.

This mare boasts an exceptional win percentage and has shown she can handle strong competition. Her recent form indicates she's peaking at the right time, and while the distance is a step up, her breeding suggests she'll relish it. With a solid jockey aboard, she's the one to beat.

Pop Award boasts the highest career win rate in the field (46%) from fewer starts, indicating significant upside and talent. A good barrier and a strong career record make him the horse to beat, even without recent form data.

Wingsandpropellers stands out with an exceptional win and place strike rate from very few starts, indicating a horse with significant upside and class. Despite a slightly wider barrier, his proven ability to win makes him the top pick in this race. If he handles the class rise, he'll be hard to beat.