Back to Race Card
Race 3Maiden Plate

BET365 BET BOOST MAIDEN PLATE ($22K)

TBA AEDT1458m22,00010 runners
AI Best Bet
#8 Angel's GatheringJ: Eoin Walsh
Angel's Gathering stands out in this maiden field with a recent placing and a strong stable behind her. While the wide barrier is a slight concern, her last start showed significant improvement, and with a top stable, she's primed to break her maiden here.
Strong stable formRecent placing at this distanceProgressive formLeading jockey booking
Each-Way Value: Fiore Darancio
85%
Confidence
AI Race Summary

This is a typical maiden plate, featuring a field of horses yet to break through for a win. Form is generally poor across the board, making it a challenging race to assess. The key will be identifying horses with recent improvements, a suitable distance, or a strong trainer/jockey combination who can get them over the line.

AI Selections & Analysis (10 runners)

1
Angel's Gathering
Barrier 8 · 130kg · Form:
LOW RISK
CAREER3:0-1
Jockey:Eoin Walsh
Trainer:Ben, Will & Jd Hayes

Angel's Gathering stands out in this maiden field with a recent placing and a strong stable behind her. While the wide barrier is a slight concern, her last start showed significant improvement, and with a top stable, she's primed to break her maiden here.

Strong stable formRecent placing at this distanceProgressive formLeading jockey booking
Rating Breakdown
Barrier Draw
6
Track Form
7
Distance Form
8
Recent Form
9
Class Rating
8
Jockey Form
8
Trainer Form
9
Weight Handicap
7
1
The Mailer
Barrier 5 · 130kg · Form:
LOW RISK
CAREER3:0-0
Jockey:Liam Riordan
Trainer:Paul Cumming

Angel's Gathering stands out in this maiden field with a recent placing and a strong stable behind her. While the wide barrier is a slight concern, her last start showed significant improvement, and with a top stable, she's primed to break her maiden here.

Strong stable formRecent placing at this distanceProgressive formLeading jockey booking
Rating Breakdown
Barrier Draw
6
Track Form
7
Distance Form
8
Recent Form
9
Class Rating
8
Jockey Form
8
Trainer Form
9
Weight Handicap
7
2
Fiore Darancio
Barrier 3 · 126kg · Form:
MEDIUM RISK
CAREER4:0-0
Jockey:Lachlan King
Trainer:Ben Brisbourne

Fiore Darancio showed some promise in her last preparation and returns here with a favourable inside draw. The stable has a good strike rate, and if she's matured over the break, she could be a strong contender in this weak maiden field.

Favourable inside barrierResuming with potential improvementReputable trainerDistance suits
Rating Breakdown
Barrier Draw
8
Track Form
6
Distance Form
7
Recent Form
6
Class Rating
7
Jockey Form
7
Trainer Form
8
Weight Handicap
7
3
Hellacious
Barrier 2 · 131kg · Form:
MEDIUM RISK
CAREER7:0-0
Jockey:Dylan Dunn
Trainer:Luke Oliver

Hellacious has had a few starts but showed a glimmer of improvement last time out. With a good barrier and a jockey who knows the horse, if he can continue to progress, he's certainly in the mix for a place in this company.

Inside barrier drawConsistent jockey bookingShowed some improvement last startTrainer capable of getting a maiden win
Rating Breakdown
Barrier Draw
8
Track Form
6
Distance Form
6
Recent Form
6
Class Rating
6
Jockey Form
7
Trainer Form
7
Weight Handicap
7
4
Mr Fulltime
Barrier 6 · 131kg · Form:
MEDIUM RISK
CAREER21:0-1
Jockey:Jason Webb
Trainer:Kelvin Bourke

Mr Fulltime is a seasoned maiden but has shown he can get into the placings. While his win strike rate is non-existent, his experience and a reasonable barrier could see him run into the money if others falter.

Plenty of race experienceHas placed previouslyMid-range barrierCan run on for a minor placing
Rating Breakdown
Barrier Draw
7
Track Form
5
Distance Form
6
Recent Form
5
Class Rating
6
Jockey Form
5
Trainer Form
6
Weight Handicap
7
5
Tornado Anwa
Barrier 7 · 127kg · Form:
MEDIUM RISK
CAREER22:0-4
Jockey:Jessica Booth
Trainer:Gordon Strang

Tornado Anwa has accumulated a fair amount of prizemoney for a maiden, indicating some ability to place. However, the sheer number of starts without a win is a concern, but in a weak maiden, his consistent placings might be enough for a top-four finish.

Consistent placings in the pastGood experience at this levelCan handle the distanceFair barrier
Rating Breakdown
Barrier Draw
6
Track Form
5
Distance Form
6
Recent Form
5
Class Rating
5
Jockey Form
5
Trainer Form
5
Weight Handicap
7
6
Packers Journey
Barrier 9 · 127kg · Form:
MEDIUM RISK
CAREER8:0-1
Jockey:Neil Farley
Trainer:Michael Sell

Packers Journey has a placing to his name and while his recent form isn't inspiring, he's had a few runs this preparation. If he can find some improvement, he might be able to surprise at odds, though the wide barrier makes it tougher.

Has placed onceBuilding fitness this prepCan run on if tempo suitsDecent prizemoney for a maiden
Rating Breakdown
Barrier Draw
5
Track Form
5
Distance Form
5
Recent Form
4
Class Rating
5
Jockey Form
5
Trainer Form
5
Weight Handicap
7
8
Fille En Or
Barrier 1 · 127kg · Form:
HIGH RISK
CAREER4:0-0
Jockey:Sarah Field
Trainer:Charles Cassar

Fille En Or has shown very little in her four starts to date and her prizemoney reflects that. While she has the coveted rail barrier, she would need to improve significantly to be a factor here.

Inside barrier drawVery poor career formNeeds to show significant improvementLow prizemoney earner
Rating Breakdown
Barrier Draw
9
Track Form
3
Distance Form
3
Recent Form
3
Class Rating
4
Jockey Form
4
Trainer Form
4
Weight Handicap
7
9
Lady Of Steel
Barrier 4 · 127kg · Form:
HIGH RISK
CAREER58:0-1
Jockey:Teo Nugent
Trainer:Shay Keating

Lady Of Steel has had an astonishing 58 starts without a win, which is a major red flag. While she has placed once, her overall form suggests she's highly unlikely to break her maiden here, even in this company.

Extremely poor win recordMassive number of starts without a winOnly one career placingUnlikely to improve significantly
Rating Breakdown
Barrier Draw
7
Track Form
2
Distance Form
2
Recent Form
2
Class Rating
3
Jockey Form
5
Trainer Form
4
Weight Handicap
7
10
Monsun's Pride
Barrier 10 · 131kg · Form:
HIGH RISK
CAREER7:0-0
Trainer:Chris Calthorpe

Monsun's Pride has shown no form whatsoever in 7 career starts and has earned minimal prizemoney. The wide barrier and lack of a jockey listed further diminish any prospects in this race.

No career placingsVery poor career formWide barrierNo jockey listed
Rating Breakdown
Barrier Draw
4
Track Form
2
Distance Form
2
Recent Form
1
Class Rating
2
Jockey Form
1
Trainer Form
3
Weight Handicap
7

Saturday Racing Club

Free weekly best bet, quaddie & late mail for 3 tracks