GREAT NORTHERN CUP SUPER MAIDEN PLATE
AI Selections & Analysis (9 runners)
This gelding boasts an exceptional 88% place rate in maidens, consistently running into the placings against solid competition. With Zac Lloyd aboard from an ideal barrier 2, he looks perfectly placed to break his maiden over the 1600m.
Another consistent maiden performer with a 71% place rate and the highest prizemoney in the field, indicating strong form. Tommy Berry takes the ride for Chris Waller, suggesting a well-prepared effort from barrier 4.
Despite only one start, this runner comes from the formidable Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott stable with Tim Clark booked, which is a significant positive. The step up to 1600m after a debut over 1000m suggests this distance is more suitable.
This horse has shown glimpses of ability, including a 2nd and a 3rd in its five starts, and has Adam Hyeronimus in the saddle. The 1600m should suit, but recent form has been a little inconsistent.
With only two starts, including a 3rd on debut, this runner has scope for improvement and is drawn well in barrier 3. However, the form is limited and the jump to 1600m is a significant test.
While having a few placings earlier in its career, recent form has been poor with unplaced runs and a 0 and 6. Barrier 1 and Winona Costin are positives, but the overall form string is concerning.
This horse has a 2nd place finish to its name but has been inconsistent, with a 0 and 7 in its last two starts. A wide barrier 11 makes the task tougher, despite Reece Jones being a capable rider.
With four starts and no placings, this horse's form is not inspiring, consistently finishing in the latter half of the field. Jay Ford is a good jockey, but the form suggests a significant improvement is needed.
This runner has shown very little in its four career starts, with its best being a 3rd in a small field. The form string includes two 0s and a 7, indicating it's well out of its depth here.