Nowra
THE EASTER BUNNY COUNTRY BOOSTED CLASS 1 HANDICAP ($21K)
Despite the lack of recent form, Platinum Ridge boasts the highest Win% in the field at 20% from only 5 starts, indicating more natural ability. With a good barrier and a top jockey, this horse is a strong contender if ready to fire fresh.
ASTUTE BRENT ROLLINGS MAIDEN PLATE ($19K)
This horse has shown ability with a 50% place rate from two starts and a solid prizemoney figure for a maiden. The Freedman stable is in form, and with a good barrier and strong jockey, it looks the most likely winner.
AFFINITY CONSTRUCTION BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP ($19K)
Despite the N/A form, Big Opinion boasts the highest Win% (30%) and a strong Place% (40%) in the field, indicating genuine class. With Matthew Dale training and a good barrier (5), this horse is a top pick if ready first-up.
SOLOMON MOTOR GROUP COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN PLATE ($21K)
A 50% place rate from only two starts, coupled with Nick Heywood aboard for Matthew Dale, makes this horse a strong contender. The inside barrier is a significant advantage, suggesting it's ready to break its maiden.
KEL CAMPBELL FUEL HAULAGE BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP ($19K)
Angel City has the best win and place percentages in the field from limited starts, indicating significant talent. Trainer Matthew Smith and a good barrier make this horse the clear top pick, assuming fitness is there first-up.
PELICAN ROCKS CAFE MAIDEN HANDICAP ($19K)
Boasts a 50% place rate from two starts and gets a top jockey in Alysha Collett from a good barrier. This combination of promising form, jockey, and barrier makes her the most likely winner.
THE COUNTRY CLUB ST GEORGES BASIN BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP ($19K)
Boasts the highest Win% (25%) and Place% (42%) in the field from a relatively low number of starts, indicating good upside. With a favourable barrier 5 and jockey Louise Day, this horse looks to be the strongest contender despite the lack of recent form.