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Race 3Maiden Plate

PROGRAMMED PROPERTY SERVICES MAIDEN PLATE ($29K)

TBA AEDT1408m29,0009 runners
AI Best Bet
#3 Fatty FinnJ: Zac Spain
Fatty Finn has shown the most promise of the exposed form runners, placing second on debut. With Zac Spain aboard and a good barrier, this gelding looks well-placed to break his maiden, especially with the step up in distance likely to suit.
Placed on debutGood barrier drawStrong jockey bookingProgressive form
Each-Way Value: She's Got The Cash
78%
Confidence
AI Race Summary

This Maiden Plate over 1408m appears to be a wide-open affair with several horses looking to break their duck. The presence of first-starters and many maidens with limited form makes for a challenging but potentially rewarding betting race, with trainer and jockey form likely playing a significant role.

AI Selections & Analysis (9 runners)

1
Fatty Finn
Barrier 3 · 130kg · Form:
LOW RISK
CAREER2:0-1
Jockey:Zac Spain
Trainer:Charlotte Littlefield

Fatty Finn has shown the most promise of the exposed form runners, placing second on debut. With Zac Spain aboard and a good barrier, this gelding looks well-placed to break his maiden, especially with the step up in distance likely to suit.

Placed on debutGood barrier drawStrong jockey bookingProgressive form
Rating Breakdown
Barrier Draw
8
Track Form
7
Distance Form
7
Recent Form
8
Class Rating
7
Jockey Form
8
Trainer Form
7
Weight Handicap
5
2
She's Got The Cash
Barrier 8 · 126kg · Form:
MEDIUM RISK
CAREER4:0-0
Jockey:Beau Mertens
Trainer:Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr

From the formidable Price & Kent Jnr stable, She's Got The Cash has shown glimpses of ability in her four starts, despite not placing. The booking of Beau Mertens is a strong indicator, and with natural improvement and a suitable distance, she could be a major player at good odds.

Top stableJockey upgradeUnexposed potentialSuitable distance
Rating Breakdown
Barrier Draw
5
Track Form
4
Distance Form
6
Recent Form
5
Class Rating
6
Jockey Form
8
Trainer Form
9
Weight Handicap
5
3
Now Perform
Barrier 2 · 127kg · Form:
MEDIUM RISK
CAREER5:0-0
Jockey:Sheridan Clarke
Trainer:Cliff Murray

Despite 22 starts without a win, No Savings has placed four times, indicating some ability. The inside barrier and Teo Nugent are positives, and if the race falls apart, this consistent place-getter could finally break through or at least hit the board.

Consistent place-getterInside barrierExperienced jockeyVast experience
Rating Breakdown
Barrier Draw
9
Track Form
5
Distance Form
6
Recent Form
6
Class Rating
5
Jockey Form
7
Trainer Form
6
Weight Handicap
5
4
Russian Cavalier
Barrier 9 · 130kg · Form:
MEDIUM RISK
CAREER1:0-0
Jockey:Ben Allen
Trainer:Ben, Will & Jd Hayes

Russian Cavalier had one unplaced run last preparation but comes from a top stable with Ben Allen booked. Improvement is expected second-up, and the stable's ability to get maidens to win suggests he could be a sharp improver here.

Top stableJockey Ben AllenSecond-up improvementUnexposed form
Rating Breakdown
Barrier Draw
4
Track Form
3
Distance Form
4
Recent Form
4
Class Rating
6
Jockey Form
7
Trainer Form
8
Weight Handicap
5
5
Mywifeisnothere
Barrier 5 · 131kg · Form:
MEDIUM RISK
CAREER6:0-0
Jockey:Jason Maskiell
Trainer:Simone Walker

This mare has had six starts without a placing, but Jason Maskiell taking the ride is a positive. While her form hasn't been inspiring, a change of tactics or a slight improvement could see her in the mix for a minor placing in a weak maiden.

Jockey upgradeLimited career formMaiden status
Rating Breakdown
Barrier Draw
7
Track Form
2
Distance Form
4
Recent Form
3
Class Rating
5
Jockey Form
6
Trainer Form
4
Weight Handicap
5
5
No Savings
Barrier 1 · 127kg · Form:
MEDIUM RISK
CAREER22:0-4
Jockey:Teo Nugent
Trainer:Christine Sexton

This mare has had six starts without a placing, but Jason Maskiell taking the ride is a positive. While her form hasn't been inspiring, a change of tactics or a slight improvement could see her in the mix for a minor placing in a weak maiden.

Jockey upgradeLimited career formMaiden status
Rating Breakdown
Barrier Draw
7
Track Form
2
Distance Form
4
Recent Form
3
Class Rating
5
Jockey Form
6
Trainer Form
4
Weight Handicap
5
6
I'm Marcus
Barrier 6 · 131kg · Form:
MEDIUM RISK
CAREER7:0-0
Jockey:Liana Wood
Trainer:Kim & Gayle Mayberry

With seven starts and no placings, I'm Marcus has shown little to suggest a win is imminent. The step up to 1408m might suit, but overall form and jockey's inexperience are concerns against a competitive maiden field.

No placings from 7 startsMaiden formInexperienced jockey
Rating Breakdown
Barrier Draw
6
Track Form
1
Distance Form
3
Recent Form
2
Class Rating
5
Jockey Form
3
Trainer Form
4
Weight Handicap
5
7
Ratatouille
Barrier 4 · 127kg · Form:
HIGH RISK
CAREER14:0-1
Jockey:Ruby Lamont
Trainer:Heather Stephens

With 14 starts and only one placing, Ratatouille has had ample opportunities to break his maiden without success. While the barrier is decent, his overall form suggests he's unlikely to be a winning chance here, though a minor placing isn't impossible in a weak field.

Extensive maiden careerPoor win strike rateOne career placing
Rating Breakdown
Barrier Draw
6
Track Form
2
Distance Form
3
Recent Form
2
Class Rating
4
Jockey Form
4
Trainer Form
3
Weight Handicap
5
8
Just For Kicks
Barrier 7 · 130kg · Form:
HIGH RISK
CAREER0:0-0
Jockey:Jake Noonan
Trainer:A & J Williams

As a first-starter, Just For Kicks is a complete unknown, making it difficult to assess her chances accurately. While the stable can produce a winner, without any trial form or market support, she's best watched on debut in this competitive maiden.

First-starterNo form to assessUnproven at distance
Rating Breakdown
Barrier Draw
5
Track Form
1
Distance Form
1
Recent Form
1
Class Rating
5
Jockey Form
5
Trainer Form
5
Weight Handicap
5

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