Ascot
WITTENS IRRIGATION & DESIGN HANDICAP
This horse boasts the best recent form with a win and multiple placings, coupled with the highest place percentage in the field. Drawing barrier 1 with Steven Parnham aboard makes it a top contender, despite a lower win percentage overall.
DRUMMOND GOLF HANDICAP
This horse boasts an impressive 67% win rate and 100% place rate from only three starts, including a last-start win. With a top jockey, excellent barrier, and strong recent form, it's the clear pick for this race.
MC POLYTRACK MAIDEN
Divine Mirage showed more promise on debut with a 4th place finish, indicating better natural ability than its rival. With the benefit of that race experience and a good barrier draw, it is the stronger contender here and likely to improve further.
G&A LOMBARDI PTY LTD MAIDEN
This horse has shown good promise in its short career, placing second last start over 1400m which suggests the 1500m will suit. With a good barrier and Tiarnna Noske retaining the ride, it looks the most likely winner in this maiden field.
STATEWIDE OIL HANDICAP
This horse has a strong recent win and a high Win% for its limited career, suggesting good potential in this class. The inside barrier and Chris Parnham aboard further bolster its chances, making it the top pick.
SCHWEPPES HANDICAP
New Target is a lightly raced horse with an impressive 50% win rate, including two recent wins before a spell. The good barrier and the presence of Neville Parnham suggest it's well-placed to continue its winning ways, despite the step up in class.
UNITE RESOURCING HANDICAP
Productive boasts the best recent form with a win and two seconds in its last five starts, indicating it's racing in career-best condition. The inside barrier and strong place percentage make it a leading contender in this field.