Race 2Maiden Handicap

SIMMONS BRICKLAYING MAIDEN HANDICAP ($21K)

TBA AEDT1710m21,0008 runners

AI Best Bet

#3 NamaraJ: Daniel Moor

Namara, despite being a 12-start maiden, has shown the most consistent place form among the field and gets a significant jockey upgrade with Daniel Moor. The inside barrier and Kris Lees' training suggest this is a prime opportunity to break through in a weak maiden race.

Consistent placegetterJockey upgrade (Daniel Moor)Kris Lees trainedFavourable barrier 3

Each-Way Value: Tszyuya

78%

Confidence

AI Race Summary

This is a typical Maiden Handicap over 1710m with a field largely devoid of winning form. Many runners have had numerous starts without breaking through, suggesting a lack of genuine talent. The key will be finding horses that are either improving or have shown glimmers of ability at this distance or class, with jockey and trainer form potentially playing a larger role than usual.

AI Selections & Analysis (8 runners)

Namara

Barrier 3 · 122kg · Form: —

LOW RISK

CAREER12:0-2

Jockey:Daniel Moor

Trainer:Kris Lees

Consistent placegetterJockey upgrade (Daniel Moor)Kris Lees trainedFavourable barrier 3

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Tszyuya

Barrier 2 · 122kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER12:0-3

Jockey:Leah Martyn

Trainer:Tony Gollan

Tszyuya has also had numerous starts but has placed 3 times from 12 outings, showing more ability than many rivals. The Tony Gollan stable is a significant positive, and a good barrier draw puts this runner in a strong position to figure in the finish.

Tony Gollan trainedConsistent placegetterFavourable barrier 2Proven at this class

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Divil A Bit

Barrier 4 · 132kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER5:0-1

Trainer:Ruby Chatterton

Divil A Bit has shown some early promise with a place from 5 starts and comes from the Ruby Chatterton stable. While the form is light, the small field and lack of dominant contenders could see this runner improve significantly at this distance.

Early career potentialInside barrier 4Ruby Chatterton stable

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Certify

Barrier 7 · 130kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER3:0-0

Jockey:Andrew Mallyon

Trainer:Paul Shailer

Certify is lightly raced and comes from the Paul Shailer stable with Andrew Mallyon aboard, which are positives. With only three starts, there's scope for improvement, and the jockey booking suggests some intent, making this a potential improver.

Lightly racedJockey Andrew MallyonPaul Shailer stableScope for improvement

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Moment

Barrier 1 · 121kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER4:0-0

Jockey:Cejay Graham

Trainer:James Healy

Moment is another lightly raced runner with no placings from four starts, but draws the coveted rail. While the form isn't inspiring, the inside barrier could give this horse every chance to improve in a race where many lack winning desire.

Inside barrier 1Lightly racedPotential for improvement

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Violaceous

Barrier 5 · 119kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER7:0-0

Jockey:Jake Bayliss

Trainer:Ruby Chatterton

Violaceous is stablemate to Divil A Bit and has similar uninspiring form, but the barrier draw is acceptable. With no placings from seven starts, this horse needs to show significant improvement to be competitive here.

Ruby Chatterton stableJake Bayliss aboardMid-field barrier 5

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Clearly Not

Barrier 6 · 119kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER7:0-0

Jockey:Fiona Sandkuhl

Trainer:Vic Heading

Clearly Not has shown absolutely nothing in seven career starts, with no placings and minimal prizemoney. While the barrier is neutral, there's nothing in the form guide to suggest this horse will be competitive in this field.

Poor career formNo placingsOutside barrier 6

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Hopetoun Park

Barrier 8 · 119kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER22:0-0

Jockey:Girish Goomany

Trainer:Vishan Venkaya

Hopetoun Park has the most starts in the field (22) without a single placing, which is a major red flag. Despite the distance, the complete lack of form makes it very difficult to recommend this runner, even in a weak maiden.

Extensive poor formNo placings from 22 startsWide barrier 8

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