WITTENS IRRIGATION & DESIGN MAIDEN HANDICAP ($12K)
AI Selections & Analysis (8 runners)
Despite a short career, Bambun Girl boasts the highest place percentage in the field (20%) and has drawn well in barrier 5. This suggests she has shown glimpses of ability and could be ready to break her maiden over the staying trip with a good run.
Obscentino has the most career prizemoney and has been placed twice from 24 starts, indicating some consistency in maidens. With a favourable barrier 3, this horse is a strong contender to finally get off the mark in this weak field.
With three placings from 21 starts, Saucisson has shown a bit more ability than many others in this field, despite the wide barrier 8. The experienced Jason Whiting takes the ride, which could be a significant factor in a maiden race.
Pretey Royal has accumulated the most prizemoney in the field ($19,000) and has been placed twice, suggesting some underlying ability. While the wide barrier 7 is not ideal, the horse has shown enough to be considered an each-way chance in this open maiden.
Opal Nero has had 17 starts for two placings, giving it a slightly better place percentage than some others. Drawing barrier 6 is neutral, and with a clean run, could be competitive for a minor placing.
With only one placing from 13 starts, Anytime Anywhere's form is not inspiring, but the inside barrier 2 could offer some advantage. This horse needs to improve significantly to be a winning chance, but the draw might help secure a roughie's place.
Going Hard has a very low place percentage (4%) from 23 starts, indicating a lack of competitive fire. While barrier 1 is good, the overall form suggests this horse is a long shot that would need a dramatic turnaround.
With no placings from 9 starts and the lowest prizemoney, Principal Dealer appears to be one of the least competitive horses in this field. It's difficult to see this horse featuring prominently based on its career record.