G&A LOMBARDI PTY LTD MAIDEN
AI Selections & Analysis (11 runners)
This horse has shown good promise in its short career, placing second last start over 1400m which suggests the 1500m will suit. With a good barrier and Tiarnna Noske retaining the ride, it looks the most likely winner in this maiden field.
Despite a long career without a win, this horse consistently places, with 38% place rate and recent close seconds. The inside barrier and Brent Larsson's experience give it a strong chance to break through, though its win strike rate is a concern.
Boasting a 50% place rate from 8 starts, Invasore has shown ability to run into the placings, including recent thirds. Jason Whiting is a top jockey, and from barrier 2, this horse is a genuine contender if it can find its best form.
Recently placed second over 1400m, indicating good current form and suitability for the distance. While the wide barrier is a slight negative, her consistent place record makes her a strong each-way prospect in this field.
With only four starts, this horse showed improvement last start with a second-place finish over 1400m. The step up to 1500m could be beneficial, making her an interesting each-way chance with further natural progression.
This horse has shown flashes of ability, including a second-place finish two starts back, but has been inconsistent. The 1500m might be a good distance, and with a mid-range barrier, it could surprise if everything goes its way.
While showing a recent third-place finish, the overall form string is poor with no wins or places from seven starts. This horse needs significant improvement to be competitive, but the recent placing offers a glimmer of hope.
This horse is having only its second career start and finished well back on debut. While improvement is possible, it's a big ask to compete strongly in a maiden field at 1500m with so little experience.
With two unplaced runs to date, this horse has shown little to suggest it will be a factor here. Needs to show significant improvement to be considered, but the wide barrier and lack of form are concerning.
The form string is consistently poor, with no placings from six starts and finishing well down the field in most runs. It's difficult to make a case for this horse against the rest of the field.
With 18 starts and no placings, this horse has demonstrated very little ability to compete at this level. The form string is consistently poor, making it a rank outsider in this race.