Sat, December 14, 2024
07:17
Empire of Japan - Standing @ Hopetoun Farm BENCHMARK 62 Handicap
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Winner AUD $12,500 - 14 runners
6 ½f
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Surface: T
Race Tip
HAYSIRI (11) is a distance specialist who improved last time out, finishing a head from the winner in second at the end of 7f at Dalby after being in the firing line on the corner. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. NEW YORK GAL (6) raced here on her home turf just seven days ago and did a good job to finish 3 lengths away in third over 6f. Good effort last start and shapes as a major threat. UNION SPIRIT (10) down significantly in the weights. And hasn't been far off a win, the latest finishing second over 6f at goondiwindi. Settles back early but winds up late. Among the main hopes. PRIVATE BANKER (1) was well in commission last time but ran below expectations when fourth and beaten 2.5 lengths over 6f at Goondiwindi. Goes well at this journey with two wins from six starts and cannot be taken lightly.