TOYOTA FORKLIFTS TULLOCH STAKES
AI Selections & Analysis (11 runners)
Shangri La Boy has an impressive win and place percentage, coupled with the highest prizemoney in the field, suggesting genuine class. His last start was a 7th after a spell, but with Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, he's expected to improve significantly here and is the one to beat.
Despite a couple of unplaced runs, Arcora boasts strong career earnings and a solid place percentage, indicating consistent performance at a high level. The inside barrier and Nash Rawiller aboard are significant positives, making him a top contender in this field.
Storm Leopard has a fantastic win percentage from limited starts, showing good potential and recent form. While stepping up in class and distance, the Hayes stable and Tommy Berry are a strong combination, making him a strong contender.
Brave Danza has an excellent place percentage and consistent recent form, including two second-place finishes. He's a genuine each-way chance who could surprise if he handles the step up in class and distance.
This Chris Waller runner is coming off a last-start win and has a decent place percentage, indicating improving form. The stable and jockey are top-tier, suggesting he's ready for this challenge, though his overall record isn't as strong as the top picks.
Eureka Rebel is in good form, culminating in a last-start win, and boasts a very high place percentage. While his overall prizemoney is lower, the Matthew Smith stable and Kerrin McEvoy could see him run into the placings at good odds.
Varjak has shown flashes of ability with a win and a third from limited starts, and is now with Ciaron Maher and James McDonald. However, his overall prizemoney is low, and he's stepping up significantly in class, making him more of a place hope than a winning chance.
Decalogue has a 0% win rate but a respectable place percentage, indicating he can run competitively but struggles to finish first. With Ciaron Maher and Jason Collett, he might sneak a minor placing if things go his way, but a win is unlikely.
O'sheamus has struggled for consistent form recently and his career win and place percentages are low for this class of race. While the inside barrier is a plus, his overall record suggests he'll find this too tough against stronger opposition.
Dezignation's form is inconsistent, and his career statistics are not competitive enough for this level of race. The wide barrier draw further diminishes his chances against a stronger field.
With a long career and relatively low prizemoney, Pinot Nero appears outclassed in this field. His recent form is poor, and the wide barrier makes his task even harder.