Gold Coast
ACCURATE ROAD PROFILING SERVICES MAIDEN PLATE ($21K)
Despite a long career without a win, He Is The Kiss has accumulated 10 placings, indicating he's consistently competitive at this level. The inside draw and a jockey with a good strike rate for the stable make him a strong contender to finally break through in this weak maiden field.
THE LOOSE MOOSE QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD FILLIES MAIDEN PLATE ($21K)
Making her debut for the powerful Tony Gollan stable with Bella Youngberry aboard, who has a strong association with the stable. Gollan has an excellent record with first-starters in maidens, and the barrier draw is favourable for a clean run. This filly is expected to be well-prepared and has the best chance to break her maiden at the first attempt.
SILVERCHEF QTIS THREE-YEAR-OLD COLTS AND GELDINGS MAIDEN PLATE ($21K)
English Conqueror has shown flashes of ability in his short career, including a strong second-place finish. The Archibald stable is in excellent form, and with Sean Cormack aboard from a good gate, he looks to be a top contender ready to shed his maiden status. His last trial was very encouraging.
MERMAID SURF CLUB BENCHMARK 75 HANDICAP ($19K)
Alloutatime stands out with an impressive 30% career win rate and a strong place record. The inside barrier and the stable's good form make this horse a top contender in this class, offering excellent value for a confident win bet.
NERANG RSL OPEN HANDICAP ($19K)
Galano boasts the highest win percentage in the field (32%) from fewer starts, indicating significant upside and quality. Drawing barrier 4 is excellent, providing options for jockey Benjamin Osmond. Being from the Matthew Dunn stable, which also has Cranky Harry, further boosts confidence in this runner as the best bet of the race.
KURRAWA SURF CLUB CLASS 1 HANDICAP ($19K)
Michael Freedman-trained and boasting the highest win strike rate in the field from only four starts, Elysium is clearly progressive. Despite a wide barrier, her potential upside and the trainer's expertise make her the top pick. She looks to be a horse with a bright future and is ready to step up.
ARPS 10YR ANNIVERSARY RATINGS BAND 0 - 62 HANDICAP ($19K)
Conformity, from the formidable Gollan stable, looks to be a standout here. With a good barrier and a strong career record, including a win over this distance, this horse has all the hallmarks of a top contender, especially with a top jockey engaged.
PROFILING, IT'S WHAT WE DO! CLASS 2 HANDICAP ($19K)
Scheherazade boasts an impressive 40% win rate from just five starts and appears to be a horse on the rise. Despite the step up in class, her demonstrated ability to win suggests she has the raw talent to overcome this challenge and be a strong contender.