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AI Selections & Analysis (10 runners)
Coming off a last start win, Lordgivemestrength is in excellent form and has a solid career record at this distance. Despite the wider barrier, Shaun McGruddy is a strong jockey booking who can overcome it, making this horse a top contender.
This horse boasts an impressive place percentage and has been consistently running well, including a recent win. The inside barrier and Lisa Staples aboard make it a strong each-way chance, though stepping up in class slightly could be a factor.
Skytalker has a good overall place percentage and has shown flashes of form recently, including a win and multiple placings in its last 10 starts. The inside barrier is a significant advantage, and it has proven its ability at this distance.
Tousled Crown has a recent win and several placings in its form string, indicating it's capable on its day. With a favourable barrier and a decent win percentage, it's an each-way prospect if it can find its best form.
While Diablo Lad has a couple of wins to its name, recent form has been inconsistent with many unplaced runs. The inside barrier is a plus, but it needs to recapture its best to be a serious threat in this field.
Nanarup is yet to win a race from 13 starts, which is a significant concern, although it did place second recently. This horse needs to show considerable improvement to be competitive against winners in this class.
With only one career win and largely uninspiring recent form, Date Withthe Devil looks to be struggling for consistency. Despite a good barrier, it's hard to make a strong case for it in this field.
Lady Tremaine has a low win and place percentage and its recent form is poor, with many unplaced runs. It's difficult to see this horse featuring prominently given its current performance.
This horse has a very low win and place percentage over a long career, and its recent form is consistently poor. It would be a major upset if Think Lika Winner were to contend here.
Missijay has shown very little form recently, with numerous unplaced runs and a low career win/place percentage. It appears to be outclassed in this field and faces a tough challenge.