GeelongWed, April 01, 2026

BRUISER MURPHY (3) didn't do a bad job to finish 1. 5 lengths away in fifth last start over 5½f at Pakenham when he worked home well. That followed a win on debut at Moe. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. THAT'SMONEYBROTHER (6) closed off strongly last start to get up for third, beaten 0. 8 lengths, over 5f at Yarra Valley when fresh from a break. Leading player again. EMPIRE SONG (4) returned from a lay-off two-and-a-half weeks ago when he was in the firing line on the bend before being beaten 5 lengths into eighth over 6f at Caulfield. Strips fitter and can figure prominently. LOVING MANDY (1) was in the firing line on the bend and finished third last start at the first run back from a lay-off over 5f at Ballarat, beaten 3. 5 lengths. Finds a tougher race but she has the talent to test this line-up.