Lexus Roy Higgins
AI Selections & Analysis (9 runners)
Highland Blaze boasts exceptional recent form with four wins and two seconds in its last six starts, indicating peak condition. Its consistent performance, high place percentage, and proven ability over distance make it the top pick despite a slightly wider barrier.
Paradise Storm has strong recent form including two wins and a good career win/place percentage, indicating class. The inside barrier and top jockey John Allen further enhance its chances in this staying contest.
Litzdeel shows consistent form with a recent win and two seconds, suggesting it's nearing its best. While the wide barrier is a concern, Craig Williams is a top jockey who can navigate it, making it a strong contender.
Bright Legend has solid recent form with two wins and two seconds in its last five starts, showing good staying ability. The wide barrier is a challenge, but Jye McNeil's skill can help overcome it for an each-way chance.
Point Nepean has shown glimpses of class with a recent third and a win earlier in its preparation, but its form is a bit inconsistent. The good barrier and high career win percentage give it an each-way hope if it brings its best.
Steel Run has been consistent with two recent thirds and a second, suggesting it's finding form. However, its overall win percentage is lower and it's stepping up in class, making it a roughie with place claims.
Desert Hero's recent form is concerning with unplaced runs and a last start fourth, indicating a lack of current winning form. While it has a high career win percentage, its current performance suggests it's a roughie at best.
Ardakan's form is poor, consistently finishing unplaced in recent starts and showing no signs of improvement. Despite high career prizemoney, its current performance makes it a rank outsider with very little chance.
Sir Chartwell has displayed very poor recent form, consistently finishing well down the track in its last few outings. The wide barrier and low career win percentage further diminish its prospects, making it a rank outsider.