THE EASTER BUNNY COUNTRY BOOSTED CLASS 1 HANDICAP ($21K)
AI Selections & Analysis (9 runners)
Despite the lack of recent form, Platinum Ridge boasts the highest Win% in the field at 20% from only 5 starts, indicating more natural ability. With a good barrier and a top jockey, this horse is a strong contender if ready to fire fresh.
Written By Lucy has a respectable 13% Win% and 38% Place% from 8 starts, showing more consistency than many others. The inside barrier draw and a capable jockey give it a genuine chance in this class.
With a 10% Win% and 20% Place% from 10 starts, Dancing Man has shown some ability, making it an each-way prospect. The wide barrier is a slight concern, but it could still feature if it runs to its best.
Airliner has accumulated the most prizemoney and has a good barrier, but its 3% Win% from 30 starts is a major red flag for a win. It might be able to sneak into a place if the pace is hot.
A 7% Win% and 14% Place% from 14 starts suggests Curly Bend is a long shot, but it does have a win to its name. If it can find its best form, it might surprise some at long odds.
Sogeri has a very low 3% Win% from 37 starts, indicating it struggles to find the line first, but has an inside barrier. It's tough to make a strong case for a win here, but could be an outside place chance.
With only one win from 22 starts and a low 5% Win%, Baby Daisy is not a strong winning prospect. While it has a good barrier, it's hard to see it challenging the main contenders.
Flash Piper's 3% Win% and 3% Place% from 38 starts makes it one of the least appealing runners in the field. It would need a significant improvement to be competitive here.
With a 2% Win% from 41 starts, Spirited King has the lowest winning strike rate and is a rank outsider. It's very difficult to see this horse featuring in the finish.