FlemingtonSat, September 14, 2024

Multiple Group 3 winner GROWING EMPIRE (1) was well fancied when resuming last start and proved too strong, scoring by 1.3 lengths over 6f in the G3 HDF McNeil Stakes at Caulfield. Multiple Group 3 placegetter STAY FOCUSED (6) showed good early dash at the first run after a lay-off last time out and led for most of the way before being claimed and finishing 4 lengths away in third over 6f in the G3 HDF McNeil Stakes at Caulfield. Expected to be in this for a long way. NDOLA (9) is high on confidence after scoring by 2.25 lengths over 6f at Sandown-Lakeside last time out. Down in the weights this time. Form this campaign has been strong with two wins to his credit. Capable of going well. FIRST SETTLER (7) scored last start at this track to make it two wins from two starts this campaign. Tackles a much tougher assignment but is among the better hopes.