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Winner AUD $48,800 - 13 runners
6 ¾f
Going:
Surface: T
FIRST EMPIRE (3) accounted for a maiden field over 6¾f at Ipswich last start, finishing 4 lengths ahead of the nearest rival. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Damien Thornton was in the saddle on that occasion and retains the ride. Can go right on with the job now. LOCKYER (1) did a great job to score by half a length over this course and distance last start in a much improved run. Must raise the bar but he has the ability to test this field. BANG STICK (2) finished third two runs back at Townsville then improved last time out to score by 0.8 lengths as public elect over 6f at Mackay. Stepping up a level this time but on current form he is capable of testing his rivals. COOL MOON (9) last appeared two-and-a-half weeks ago over 5½f at this track when she finished fourth. This is her first run for the Toby Edmonds stable.