EsperanceFri, December 06, 2024

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07:35 Esperance

STEARNES HANDICAP

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Winner AUD $12,056 - 8 runners

6f

Going:

Surface: T

Race Tip

AL QUEPONE (2) last appeared when he finished tenth over 7f at this track on January 5. Has found the right race and is worth including. TALK SOFTLY (4) returned from a lay-off two months ago when he was in contention on the bend before being beaten 9 lengths into ninth over 5½f at Kalgoorlie. Has a very strong second up record. Faces an easier assignment so he is a key runner. I AM SPARTACUS (1) returns from a layoff of nine months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a lay-off last time in work over 6½f at Kalgoorlie. Has found the right race and is worth including. FALSE STATEMENT (3) finished in the frame two starts ago at Geraldton then settled well back against stiffer opposition last time before winding up in 12th over 6f at Ascot, beaten 3.5 lengths. Worth including in this company.