WITTENS IRRIGATION & DESIGN HANDICAP
AI Selections & Analysis (9 runners)
Ripper Rupert boasts an impressive win percentage and has won three of his last five starts. With William Pike in the saddle and a strong recent record, he's the horse to beat despite the wide barrier.
Masterly has a strong win and place percentage and has shown good form previously, including two wins in his last five starts before a spell. His last run was a 10th, but he's capable of bouncing back, especially with Chris Parnham riding.
Kings Court has a good win rate for his limited starts and comes off a last-start win, albeit after a long break. Barrier 3 is favourable, and with Steven Parnham aboard, he's a definite contender if he can repeat his last effort.
Hezangelic is in consistent form, with two second-place finishes in her last two starts, showing she's nearing a win. While her win percentage isn't high, her recent consistency makes her a strong each-way chance in this field.
Niccimota Chanel Cooper has some decent recent form, including wins and placings, but her last start was a fourth. Without a listed trainer, there's an element of uncertainty, but her place percentage is solid.
Anaballistic has a win and a second this preparation but has been inconsistent, with a seventh last start. Her overall form is patchy, and she'll need to improve significantly to challenge the top contenders here.
Wicked Venom has been consistent in placing recently but lacks winning form, with his last win being some time ago. With a low win percentage and a wide barrier, he's likely to find this too tough for a win.
Wicked Venom has been consistent in placing recently but lacks winning form, with his last win being some time ago. With a low win percentage and a wide barrier, he's likely to find this too tough for a win.
Crippalenko's recent form is very poor, with a string of zeros and no placings in a long time. At 31 starts for 3 wins, his strike rate is low, and he's unlikely to feature prominently against this field.