RACE NINE
MIRACLE RISING (9) pressed forward in the first-round heat over the long trip and was able to take up the lamp lighting duties. After a steady opening 800 of the last mile, the tempo raised to a 28.1 3rd panel, but he was rundown late up the passing lane by REIGN ON ME. He should get his chance.
EMPIRE BAY (10) showed last week why he is going to play such a role in this Series. Safely away from the 30m, he found the running line and when asked to produce, pounced on them to arrive for a smart 3m victory. Shooting for the hat-trick, the shorter trip makes it harder, but he is in the zone.
REIGN ON ME (3) kicked off her Qld campaign in fine style last week when claiming victory. Stepping cleanly before taking the trail, she had too much to offer. Fitter fir the outing, look for a repeat.
IM THE COMMANDO (2) is always a risk and last week he showed that when making a mess of things in the early stages and ending his hopes. If he gets it right early over this trip, he is in the mix.
SELECTIONS: MIRACLE RISING (9), EMPIRE BAY (10), REIGN ON ME (3), IM THE COMMANDO (2)
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