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With the rail in the True position, the track should play its fairest. There should be no inherent bias towards any specific running line early in the day. Jockeys will likely aim to save ground on the rail around the turn before searching for the best going in the straight. An inside draw is an advantage for horses with enough speed to hold their position, as seen with the map for #4 Tambeloa and #2 Indigo Star.

The track is rated a Soft 6. This will make the 1600m a genuine test of stamina and brings wet-track credentials to the forefront. Horses that have previously performed well on rain-affected ground hold a distinct advantage. The soft surface may slightly blunt the finishing speed of all runners and could make it more difficult for backmarkers to make up a large deficit if the pace up front is only moderate. Leaders that overdo it will be vulnerable late.

The 1600m start at Warwick Farm provides a straight run of approximately 400m to the first turn. This is a fair starting point that allows horses drawn both inside and middle gates to find their positions without being rushed. The long, sweeping home straight is forgiving and gives every horse its chance, meaning backmarkers are not completely disadvantaged if the pace is genuine and they are good enough to make up the ground.

As a Maiden Handicap for 2 and 3-year-olds, the form and racing patterns can be less reliable than in races with more seasoned horses. Some runners are still learning and may not conform to their expected map position. The handicap conditions mean weights are relatively compressed, but over a testing 1600m on a soft track, every kilogram can count, potentially favouring those down in the weights if they can see out the trip.