Race 2Maiden Plate

CARLTON DRAUGHT MAIDEN PLATE ($22K)

TBA AEDT1106m22,00013 runners

AI Best Bet

#1 Weasel SeaJ: Zac Spain

Weasel Sea stands out in this maiden field with a strong second-up record and a favourable inside barrier. The Jason Warren stable is in good form, and Zac Spain is a capable jockey, making this horse a strong contender to break its maiden.

Inside barrier (1)Strong second-up formCapable jockey Zac SpainSolid stable form

Each-Way Value: Hatalook

85%

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AI Race Summary

This maiden plate over 1106m presents a challenging puzzle with many runners yet to show significant form. The race features several well-bred horses from top stables, some of whom are resuming or making their second career start, suggesting potential for improvement. Expect a competitive race where barrier draw and jockey skill will play crucial roles in navigating the short sprint.

AI Selections & Analysis (13 runners)

Weasel Sea

Barrier 1 · 130kg · Form: —

LOW RISK

CAREER2:0-1

Jockey:Zac Spain

Trainer:Jason Warren

Inside barrier (1)Strong second-up formCapable jockey Zac SpainSolid stable form

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Profile

Barrier 4 · 126kg · Form: —

LOW RISK

CAREER1:0-0

Jockey:Eoin Walsh

Trainer:Ben, Will & Jd Hayes

Profile, from the Hayes stable, showed promise on debut and gets a good barrier here. With natural improvement and Eoin Walsh in the saddle, this horse is well-placed to challenge for the win in a maiden of this calibre.

Promising debut runTop stable (Hayes)Good barrier (4)Scope for improvement

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Hatalook

Barrier 3 · 127kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER5:0-1

Jockey:Teo Nugent

Trainer:L & T Corstens & W Larkin

Hatalook has shown glimpses of ability and comes from a strong training partnership. With a favourable barrier and Teo Nugent aboard, this runner could surprise and offers good each-way value in a field lacking clear standouts.

Consistent form last prepGood barrier (3)Leading training partnershipExperienced jockey

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Silver Capital

Barrier 7 · 131kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER3:0-1

Jockey:Mitchell Aitken

Trainer:Vincent Malady

Silver Capital has placed in a third of its starts and is due for a maiden win. Mitchell Aitken is a good booking, and while the barrier is slightly wide, the horse's consistency gives it a strong chance to be in the finish.

Consistent placegetterExperienced jockeySolid career form

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Boyd

Barrier 5 · 130kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER5:0-0

Jockey:Luke Currie

Trainer:Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman

Boyd hails from the formidable Moody/Coleman stable and gets top jockey Luke Currie. While form hasn't been outstanding, the stable and jockey combination, coupled with a good barrier, suggest significant improvement is possible.

Top stable (Moody/Coleman)Elite jockey Luke CurrieGood barrier (5)Scope for improvement

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Miss Deceiver

Barrier 13 · 126kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER5:0-1

Jockey:Declan Bates

Trainer:Ciaron Maher

Miss Deceiver represents the powerful Ciaron Maher stable and has shown minor placing form. Despite a wide barrier, the stable's ability to get horses to perform and Declan Bates's skill could see her overcome the draw and feature.

Powerful Ciaron Maher stableExperienced jockey Declan BatesMinor placing form

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Pipoli Diva

Barrier 2 · 126kg · Form: —

MEDIUM RISK

CAREER1:0-0

Jockey:Ryan Houston

Trainer:Rob Blacker

Pipoli Diva had a quiet debut but comes from a stable that can improve horses second-up. With a favourable inside barrier and Ryan Houston, this runner could show significant improvement and be a dark horse in this field.

Inside barrier (2)Scope for improvement second-upCapable jockey

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Medieval Warrior

Barrier 10 · 130kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER4:0-0

Jockey:Thomas Stockdale

Trainer:Anthony & Sam Freedman

Medieval Warrior is from a top stable but has yet to show much in its four starts. While the stable and jockey are strong, the wide barrier and lack of competitive form make this a risky proposition, needing significant improvement.

Top stable (Freedman)Experienced jockey Thomas StockdaleNeeds to improve on past form

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Finance Work

Barrier 9 · 130kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER1:0-0

Jockey:Lachlan King

Trainer:Matt Ivill

Finance Work is lightly raced with only one start, which wasn't inspiring. The wide barrier is a concern, but with natural improvement and Lachlan King, there's a slim chance of a better showing in a maiden field.

Lightly racedNeeds significant improvementWide barrier (9)

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Unriddle

Barrier 6 · 131kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER31:0-6

Jockey:Melea Castle

Trainer:Rory Hunter

Unriddle has had many starts without a win, indicating limited ability to break through. While it has placed, its overall record suggests it will struggle to win this maiden, despite a reasonable barrier.

Extensive career without a winLow win/place strike rateBetter suited to easier company

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Mistress Melissa

Barrier 11 · 126kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER4:0-0

Jockey:Neil Farley

Trainer:Michael Sell

Mistress Melissa has shown no form in four starts and draws a wide barrier. It's hard to make a case for her in this field, and she would need to improve dramatically to be competitive.

No competitive form shownWide barrier (11)Needs vast improvement

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Super Dirty

Barrier 8 · 127kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER5:0-0

Trainer:Tim Fitzsimmons

Super Dirty has had five starts with no competitive form to speak of. Without a jockey named and a wide barrier, this horse is a definite outsider and will need a miracle to figure in the finish.

Poor career recordNo jockey namedWide barrier (8)

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Cattle Camp

Barrier 12 · 130kg · Form: —

HIGH RISK

CAREER0:0-0

Trainer:Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman

Cattle Camp is a debutant with no public form and no jockey named, making it extremely difficult to assess. While from a top stable, the lack of information and a wide barrier position makes it a complete unknown and a significant risk.

First start (debutant)No jockey namedWide barrier (12)Complete unknown

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