Race 4Maiden Plate

MIRBOO NTH HOTEL MAIDEN PLATE ($23K)

TBA AEDT1609m23,00014 runners

AI Selections & Analysis (14 runners)

Mr Myrtlevale

Barrier 3 · 131kg · Form: —

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CAREER2:0-1

Jockey:Jason Maskiell

Trainer:Ian Jones

With only two starts, Mr Myrtlevale has shown immediate promise with a placing. The step up to 1609m looks suitable, and with Jason Maskiell aboard, he's a strong each-way prospect who could improve sharply.

Promising early careerSuitable distance riseGood barrier drawExperienced jockey

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Polar Perspective

Barrier 1 · 127kg · Form: —

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CAREER0:0-0

Jockey:Molly Bourke

Trainer:Michael Kent

A debutant from Michael Kent's stable, which is always respected. The inside barrier is a huge advantage for a first-starter over 1600m. Market support will be crucial, but the stable and draw make him an interesting prospect.

Debut runnerRespected trainerInside barrier (1)

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Raghnall

Barrier 7 · 131kg · Form: —

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CAREER3:0-1

Jockey:Ben Kennedy

Trainer:Shannon Roughan

Raghnall has only had three starts but already has a placing, indicating some raw talent. The step up to 1609m could be beneficial, and with natural improvement, he could be competitive here.

Limited starts, promisingPlacement early in careerSuited by distance rise

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Ninth Century

Barrier 14 · 131kg · Form: —

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CAREER0:0-0

Trainer:Julius Sandhu

A debutant from a strong stable, Julius Sandhu, but the wide barrier 14 is a major concern for a first-starter over 1600m. Watch for market support, but the barrier makes it a tough ask.

Debut runnerStrong trainerVery wide barrier

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Wynorrific

Barrier 11 · 127kg · Form: —

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CAREER1:0-0

Jockey:Teo Nugent

Trainer:Emma-Lee & David Browne

Only one career start for Wynorrific, which is a positive for potential improvement. Teo Nugent is a good jockey, and the Browne stable can get them ready. Keep an eye on market moves for this one.

Limited starts, scope for improvementGood jockeyTrainer capable

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Phantom's Chase

Barrier 4 · 131kg · Form: —

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CAREER11:0-3

Jockey:Lachlan King

Trainer:Claire Patterson

Phantom's Chase has placed three times from eleven starts, showing some ability, but has struggled to convert. Lachlan King is a positive, but he'll need to find another gear to win this maiden.

Multiple placingsStruggles to winGood jockey booking

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Tennessee Link

Barrier 6 · 127kg · Form: —

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CAREER4:0-0

Jockey:Zac Spain

Trainer:Greg Eurell

Four starts with no placings for Tennessee Link. While the Greg Eurell stable is strong, this horse hasn't shown enough yet to be considered a serious winning chance. Needs to show more.

No placings from 4 startsGood trainerNeeds to improve significantly

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Chronic

Barrier 8 · 131kg · Form: —

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CAREER12:0-2

Jockey:Adam Mccabe

Trainer:Michael Templeton

Chronic has had numerous starts without a win, but his two placings suggest he's not entirely out of his depth. The distance might be a stretch, and he'll need significant improvement to break his maiden here.

Many starts, no winPlacegetter previouslyBarrier 8 is fair

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Kaddari

Barrier 1 · 127kg · Form: —

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CAREER24:0-4

Jockey:Joe Bowditch

Trainer:Belinda Dunn

Kaddari is the most experienced runner with 24 starts, but still a maiden. While he has placed four times, his strike rate suggests he finds it hard to win. The inside barrier and Joe Bowditch are positives, but he's a hard horse to back for a win.

Many starts, no winHard to win profileInside barrier

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Royal Business

Barrier 10 · 131kg · Form: —

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CAREER2:0-0

Jockey:Jake Noonan

Trainer:David & Coral Feek

Royal Business has shown little in two starts, and while Jake Noonan is a good jockey, it's hard to see a significant turnaround here. Needs to improve dramatically to feature.

Poor career formWide barrierNeeds major improvement

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Royal Maximus

Barrier 9 · 131kg · Form: —

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CAREER2:0-0

Jockey:Jye Mcneil

Trainer:Chris Waller

Royal Business has shown little in two starts, and while Jake Noonan is a good jockey, it's hard to see a significant turnaround here. Needs to improve dramatically to feature.

Poor career formWide barrierNeeds major improvement

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Nikephoros

Barrier 6 · 131kg · Form: —

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CAREER14:0-0

Jockey:Logan Mcneil

Trainer:David Noonan

Fourteen starts for no placings is a significant red flag. While the trainer is reputable, it's hard to make a case for Nikephoros breaking through here against more promising types. An outsider at best.

Poor career recordNo placings from 14 startsNeeds significant improvement

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Motherduck

Barrier 2 · 127kg · Form: —

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CAREER13:0-1

Jockey:Christopher Pang

Trainer:Kerry Farrugia

Thirteen starts for only one placing is a very poor record. Motherduck is unlikely to be a factor in this race and would need a massive turnaround in form.

Very poor career recordStruggles to placeOutclassed

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Emanating

Barrier 5 · 127kg · Form: —

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CAREER8:0-0

Jockey:Luke Cartwright

Trainer:Craig Blackshaw

Eight starts for no placings suggests Emanating is well below the required standard for a maiden win. It's difficult to recommend this runner.

Poor career recordNo placings from 8 startsOutclassed here

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