Race 3Maiden Plate

DIVALLS EARTHMOVING COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN PLATE ($21K)

TBA AEDT1308m21,00011 runners

AI Best Bet

#1 Fred AsternJ: Billy Owen

Fred Astern gets the coveted rail draw and has shown enough in his sole start and recent trial to suggest he's ready to break his maiden. With Billy Owen aboard, who has a good strike rate, this horse looks to be the one to beat in a weak maiden field.

Inside barrier advantagePromising recent trialTop jockey engagementLightly raced with upside

Each-Way Value: Roonami

78%

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AI Race Summary

This Country Boosted Maiden Plate over 1308m presents a challenging puzzle with many unproven runners and those with limited form. The race lacks a clear standout, making it ripe for an upset or a well-placed runner to break through. Expect a competitive affair where recent trial form and jockey/trainer combinations will be crucial.

AI Selections & Analysis (11 runners)

Fred Astern

Barrier 1 · 130kg · Form: —

LOW RISK

CAREER1:0-0

Jockey:Billy Owen

Trainer:Paul Facoory

Inside barrier advantagePromising recent trialTop jockey engagementLightly raced with upside

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Graynita

Barrier 2 · 126kg · Form: —

LOW RISK

CAREER4:0-0

Jockey:Keagan Latham

Trainer:Matthew Dale

Graynita has been knocking on the door with consistent efforts in stronger maidens and now drops into a Country Boosted event. The Matthew Dale/Keagan Latham combination is formidable, and from barrier 2, she should get every chance to settle well and finish strongly.

Consistent form in stronger racesStrong trainer/jockey combinationFavourable barrier drawDrop in class

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Roonami

Barrier 7 · 126kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER7:0-1

Jockey:Alysha Collett

Trainer:Matthew Kelley

Roonami has placed once from seven starts and has shown glimpses of ability, particularly with a recent trial win. The step up to 1308m looks suitable, and with Alysha Collett in the saddle, this horse could improve sharply at good odds.

Recent trial winExperienced jockeySuitable distanceHas placed previously

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Stars And Spangles

Barrier 8 · 130kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER11:0-1

Jockey:Emma Ly

Trainer:John Rolfe

Stars And Spangles has had many chances but did place once, indicating some ability. The horse is fit and racing consistently, and while not a prolific winner, could be competitive in this field given its experience.

Race experienceHas placed beforeFit and racingStablemate Wire To Wire also in race

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Miss Leeway

Barrier 3 · 126kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER6:0-0

Jockey:Robyn Freeman

Trainer:Tash Burleigh

Miss Leeway has shown some improvement in recent starts and gets a good draw in barrier 3. While still a maiden after six starts, the Tash Burleigh stable can often get their horses to perform, and a minor placing is not out of the question.

Favourable barrier drawProgressive recent formTrainer capable of improvement

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Knight's Bounty

Barrier 4 · 126kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER0:0-0

Jockey:Richard Bensley

Trainer:Pat Murphy

Knight's Bounty is a first-starter for the Pat Murphy stable, making it hard to assess. However, the stable has a decent record with debutantes, and with Richard Bensley aboard, any market support should be noted.

First-starterExperienced jockeyStable can produce debut winnersWatch for market support

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Wire To Wire

Barrier 6 · 130kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER14:0-1

Trainer:John Rolfe

Wire To Wire has had many starts without a win, though has placed once. The horse is fit but lacks a jockey currently, which is a concern. While capable of running a place on best form, the win strike rate is a major red flag.

Extensive race experienceHas placed onceNo jockey currently listedPoor win strike rate

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Martini Bandit

Barrier 10 · 130kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER3:0-0

Jockey:Shaun Guymer

Trainer:Pat Murphy

Martini Bandit has shown very little in three career starts, finishing well back each time. The wide barrier draw makes his task even harder, and he would need to improve significantly to be a factor here.

Poor career formWide barrier drawNeeds significant improvement

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Spiritual Star

Barrier 9 · 130kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER3:0-0

Jockey:Quayde Krogh

Trainer:B Joseph & P & M Jones

Spiritual Star has been unplaced in all three starts and has a wide barrier to contend with. While the stable can get results, the horse's current form suggests it will be tough to feature in this field.

Poor career formWide barrier drawNeeds to improve sharply

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Tennessir

Barrier 5 · 126kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER2:0-0

Jockey:Jessica Brookes

Trainer:Scott Jamieson

Tennessir has had two starts for no placing and finished a long way off in both. The horse needs to show considerable improvement to be competitive, and the current form provides little confidence.

Unplaced in two startsWell beaten previouslyNeeds to find significant form

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Cool As Ted

Barrier 11 · 130kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER2:0-0

Jockey:Dale Cole

Trainer:Scott Collings

Cool As Ted has been unplaced in two starts and draws the widest barrier. With no encouraging form to suggest improvement, this horse appears to be facing a very difficult task against more seasoned or promising maidens.

Widest barrier drawPoor career formNeeds to improve dramatically

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