DRINKWISE PLATE ($45K)
AI Selections & Analysis (14 runners)
Eynesbury stands out with 2 placings from 5 starts and the highest prizemoney in the field, indicating some ability. Tommy Berry is a top jockey, and despite barrier 10, this horse has the best proven form in a weak maiden.
Miss Johanski has placed once from three starts and draws an excellent barrier (4) with Rachel King. This horse has shown the most promise outside of Eynesbury and is well-positioned to contend for the win.
Despite three unplaced runs, Aladdin's Girl is from the Waller stable and gets James McDonald aboard from barrier 2. The jockey/barrier combination suggests improvement is expected, making her a strong contender.
Despite three unplaced runs, Aladdin's Girl is from the Waller stable and gets James McDonald aboard from barrier 2. The jockey/barrier combination suggests improvement is expected, making her a strong contender.
A first-starter from Michael Freedman, Sugilite is a complete unknown but comes from a good stable. If trials have been strong (not provided), this horse could surprise and is a genuine chance based on stable reputation.
This first-starter from Chris Waller has Zac Lloyd in the saddle and draws a reasonable barrier (6). The Waller/Lloyd combination is often potent, giving Blitzgal an each-way chance on debut.
Cellphone had one unplaced run and is now with Jason Collett from barrier 3, which is a significant positive. The Waller stable often improves horses second-up, making it an each-way chance.
This colt from the Hawkes stable has had two starts without placing, but comes from a strong yard. Dylan Gibbons is a capable jockey, and a barrier of 8 is acceptable for a maiden.
This Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott runner has had two unplaced runs and draws the widest barrier (12). Tim Clark is a strong jockey, but the wide gate and lack of form are concerns.
With five unplaced career starts, Lady Lonsdale has had plenty of chances but hasn't shown enough. While from a top stable and with Kerrin McEvoy, the consistent lack of form makes her a roughie.
Aida had one unplaced start and returns here from a good barrier (1) with Tyler Schiller. While the barrier is a plus, the lack of improvement shown and the general inexperience make it a roughie.
Lawless Lucy had one unplaced run and is now in a tougher race from barrier 9. With limited career earnings and no significant jockey upgrade, it appears to be a rank outsider.
As a first-starter from a wide barrier (11) with an apprentice jockey, Marco Polo faces a tough task. While from Waller's yard, the lack of trial information and wide gate makes it a rank outsider.
A first-starter from Chris Waller, but with barrier 13 and no prior form or trial information provided, it's hard to assess. This makes Kawerau a complete unknown and a rank outsider in this field.