Sat, June 15, 2024

Group 1 winner WESTERN EMPIRE (1) is racing well, scoring by a nose in a in the G3 Belmont Sprint at this track then finishing a respectable fourth last time over 1m in the G3 Hyperion Stakes at this track when not too far away. William Pike who has seven wins when partnering stays on. Should be hard to stop. MAROCCHINO (2) Group 2 winner. Is yet to find the frame in two runs since resuming from a lay-off, the latest when sixth over 1m in the G3 Hyperion Stakes at this track after he was prominent at the bend. Should be peaking now and is expected to run well. BE OPTIMISTIC (7) Group 2 placegetter. Wasn't far away when resuming last start when fifth over 1m in the G3 The Cummings Stakes at Morphettville. May appreciate the longer journey with that run under the belt. Reunites with Clint Johnston-Porter who has two wins when on board. Fitter and poses a big threat. Group 2 winner CASINO SEVENTEEN (3) ran eighth at his latest appearance over 1m at this track, finishing 5 lengths from the winner. Should be involved in the finish.