Newcastle

Sarapo has the highest career earnings and has placed once, including a recent 3rd. With Jason Collett aboard for Chris Waller from a good barrier, this horse looks to be the most likely winner in this maiden field, stepping up to a suitable distance.

Go Russian is the most experienced and has the best place strike rate in the field, consistently running into placings despite being a maiden. With a strong jockey in Christian Reith and a good barrier, this horse is overdue for a win and is the clear best pick.

This horse boasts an excellent 2R 1W 1P record, showing consistency and a strong will to win. With a prime barrier 1 and a top jockey in Gary Portelli, it's perfectly poised to control the race and is the clear top pick.

This filly boasts the highest prizemoney and an impressive 3-start career with a recent win, indicating strong progression. The combination of Jason Collett and Kris Lees from barrier 3 makes her a formidable contender in this Class 1 race.

This horse showed promise on debut with a 3rd place, indicating natural ability and a high place percentage from limited starts. Drawing barrier 3 is a significant advantage, positioning her well to improve on that first run in a maiden handicap.

Despite a last start unplaced run, her form prior was excellent including a win, and she boasts the highest Win% in the field. With a top trainer in Kris Lees and a good barrier, she looks a strong chance to bounce back.

After a strong maiden win last start, this horse shows significant upside and a good win percentage. The Chris Waller/Zac Lloyd combination is formidable, making it a very strong contender despite the wider barrier.