ASAHI SUPER DRY HANDICAP ($45K)
AI Selections & Analysis (8 runners)
Despite limited career starts, Koolibah boasts a strong Win% and is trained by Chris Waller with James McDonald aboard, indicating high stable confidence and top-tier jockey skill. The inside barrier and potential for improvement make this horse a top pick.
Kaazi has an impressive 33% Win rate from only 6 starts and draws the coveted barrier 1, suggesting good potential for further development. While the jockey is less experienced, the overall profile points to a strong contender.
Trained by Chris Waller and drawing well in barrier 2, Mirzann has a solid Place% but a lower Win% from more starts. The stable and barrier are positives, but the win strike rate suggests it might be more of a place chance than a dominant winner.
Pompatus has a decent Win% and Place% from limited starts and gets Zac Lloyd in the saddle, which is a significant boost. The barrier draw is acceptable, making this horse a viable each-way prospect with upside.
Dolce Dior has a respectable Win% and is from the Peter Snowden stable, but the wide barrier 8 could be a challenge over this distance. Tom Sherry is a capable jockey, but the barrier makes it a tougher assignment.
Dunna Runna has a low Win% and Place% from 7 starts, although the barrier 3 and Tyler Schiller are positives. The career statistics suggest this horse is a roughie at best, needing significant improvement to feature.
With 31 career starts, California Grass has a low Win% and Place% compared to the field, and a wide barrier 7. While the prizemoney is decent, the overall form suggests this horse is past its prime or struggling for wins.
Youth Spirit has the lowest Win% and Place% in the field from a high number of starts, indicating a significant lack of winning form. Despite an inside barrier, the career statistics suggest this horse is a rank outsider.