The Last Word – Empress Stakes Night
March 31, 2022
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Tomorrow night sees the running of the Group 2 Empress Stakes at Gloucester Park. Wainui Creek, above, won last year’s edition of the $50,000 feature. Get The Last Word on all 10 races below.
RACE 1 – THE TITANIUM MAN PACE
- Corey Rogers (NORTHERN GAZE): “Looking for a trail and hoping to see him settle well and stick on strongly.”
- Gary Hall Jnr (HIGH PRICE): “Good on Monday. Funny horse. Better than what he showed last time in town. I think he can improve off that. I thought he would get the top over the distance.”
- Colin Brown (HILARIOUS REIGN): “Progressive horse. Meeting top three-year-olds here. Won’t disgrace himself.”
- Ryan Bell (WHATARETHEODDS): “I’ve had a few minor issues with him this prep. He went to Bridgetown and it didn’t look impressive but he only does what he needs to do. We will let him flop out of the gate.”
- (ALCOPONY): “
- Peter Tilbrook (SEVEN NO TRUMPS): “Is going better than his form looks. Tricky draw. I’m hoping the 2500 will test a few out and that could open up the field and give us a chance to run on.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (HOPPYS WAY): “Nice horse who will run a good race.”
- (ROCK ON TOP): “
- Shane Young (WONDERFUL TO FLY): “She’s working well. Draw makes it tough.”
RACE 2 – THE SUPER MODEL PACE
- Michael Grantham (LIVY JAY): “They’ll all be like seagulls to a chip at the beach trying to get the lead off me. Good luck.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (DEEORSE): “Going extra well. Good draw to run another good race.”
- Ross Olivieri (POWER AND GRACE): “Good winning chance. He’s in a strong field but is reasonably well drawn. Will go close.”
- Greg Bond (HITTHEROADJACK): “Good each-way chance.”
- Michael Young (ORLANDO BLUE): “Another sticky draw for him. Looks tough.”
- (ELDAYTONA): SCRATCHED
- Michael Brennan (WOODLEA RAGNAR): “Going to need luck from the draw.”
- (MACZ BROTHER): “
- (VULCAN STAR): SCRATCHED
RACE 3 – FLOWBRED RACING CHALLENGE PACE
- Cody Wallrodt (PALATINO): “Will be doing all we can to hold up and if he can, he should go well. Will be getting out a lot sharper than he does off the back line.”
- (AMERICAN BULLITT): “
- Ryan Bell (BURGHLEY SHARD): “He’s a nice horse. It’s a jump up in grade. When he’s at his top he’s capable.”
- Rowen Langridge (SMART FORTUNE): “I think we will push the button and try to find the rail as he’s got great gate speed. Hopefully he runs a great race from there.”
- Michael Young (VESPA): “Will win if he leads.”
- Gary Hall Jnr (WILL I ROCKNROLL): “It’s a pretty open race. If he can get a spot close he’s each-way.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (ROCK ME OVER): “Racing well. Will run on.”
- Luke Edwards (TEXAS TARA): “Draw hurts.”
- Jason Woodworth (TIZA NEW DAY): “Struck a nice field with the worst possible draw. Not tonight.”
RACE 4 – VINTAGE CIDER PACE
- Callan Suvaljko (MISTER BUSHIDO): “I would say we would be sitting on the two and trying to hold it’s back.”
- Gary Hall Jnr (KNOW WHEN TO RUN): “Should be leading and winning.”
- Jocelyn Young (PIERRE WHITBY): “Should get a soft pegs trip.”
- (BILLY MACK): “
- Ryan Warwick (OUR SEQUEL): “Last two have been better. Let’s hope for consistency.”
- Ryan Bell (JASPERVELLABEACH): “It’s a winnable race for him.”
- Hayden Reeves (THOMSON BAY): “Bottom five chance from the draw.”
- Michael Young (DOC HOLLIDAY): “Drawn out of it. Will have a soft run and is a rough place chance.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (CAVEMAN): “Going great this campaign. Will run on.”
RACE 5 – COWDEN LIMITED EMPRESS STAKES
- Gary Hall Jnr (BETTOR GET IT ON): “I haven’t asked Justin but she’s a great front-runner. She runs her best races in front.”
- Greg Bond (MISS MUCHO): “Each-way chance.”
- Nathan Turvey (SAVVY BROMAC): “Racing well without luck. Fingers crossed here.”
- Shane Tognolini (ANGEL IN WHITE): “Won’t be going back.”
- Ryan Bell (MISS LIMELIGHT): “We are completely out of it from the draw.”
- Jocelyn Young (MY PRAYER): “Awkward draw but she’s racing well.”
- Peter Tilbrook (VIVERE DAMORE): “Continues her strong form. She’s very well in herself at home. Hope there’s some genuine speed which could make it easier for her to come home strongly.”
- Kyle Harper (BLISSFULLABBEY): “Tough draw for her.”
- Colin Brown (PUREST SILK): “Needs an outboard.”
- Callan Suvaljko (LIBBA RACY): “Will take the shortest way home.”
- Nathan Turvey (CAPTURED DELIGHT): “Hard from the draw.”
- Michael Brennan (MISS LAMARR): “Going to need luck from the draw as well.”
WATCH – Last year’s Empress Stakes
RACE 6 – COWDEN THE INSURANCE BROKERS PACE
- Giles Inwood (SANGUE REALE): “I thought he should lead and be hard to beat.”
- Colin Brown (EXPERIA): “May surprise.”
- (CORDERO): “
- Cody Wallrodt (BABYFACE ADDA): “Racing super and think this is the week to drive him with some confidence. We will be going forward in search of the lead and if he can, I think he can win.”
- Greg Bond (DOUBLE UP): “Racing great. Each-way chance.”
- Greg Bond (GALACTIC STAR): “Going okay. Place hope.”
RACE 7 – STAND OUT BROKING SERVICES PACE
- Ryan Bell (ACUTO): “I think he’s a great winning chance. I’m wrapped to get the drive. I think it’s the type of race he could hold up.”
- (ALLWOODS ROCKNROLL): “
- (SPACE JUNK): “
- Nathan Turvey (SPORTS PACKAGE): “Will go well.”
- Jocelyn Young (WHOSWHOINTHEZOO): “Another awkward draw but he’s consistent and should be finishing off well.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (MAKE IT QUICK): “Ready to win.”
- Hayden Hancock (PERLEE GATES): “Needs luck.”
- (CROCODILE KID): “
- (BLACK JACK ZAC): “
- Kyle Harper (MATTJESTIC STAR): “Good draw. Each-way.”
RACE 8 – CLASSIC LEGENDARY BROKING PACE
- (C C CHEVRON): “
- Craig Hynam (THE LAST DROP): “Fitness should be peaking and worked really well on Tuesday. Has been good in front in the past so he will be driven positively to try and lead.”
- Hayden Hancock (EUSTON FLYER): “Not a bad draw for him. Should sit close enough and without doing too much work early, should be running into the finish.”
- (FREE TO AIR): “
- Luke Edwards (MAJOR ARTIST): “Racing well but it’s an awkward draw.”
- Michael Brennan (FORGOTTEN HIGHWAY): “Another that will need luck from the draw.”
- Callan Suvaljko (CAULONIA ARTY): “Will look for the shortest way home.”
- Ryan Warwick (TWOANDAHALF TIGERS): “Not sure what to expect.”
- Michael Young (ARMED REACTOR): “Drawn wide but the field lacks depth. If he behaves he can breeze and win.”
- Jason Woodworth (HOTFOOT IT): “On his last start I expect him to be right in the finish from the soft draw.”
RACE 9 – BRIDGE BAR OPEN 1.20PM THIS SUNDAY PACE
- Greg Bond (BOORAA): “The testing material.”
- Michael Young (ZAZU): “Better on the rail. Should run second.”
- Brett Smith (MCARDLES GEM): “Looks to be a good place hope. Will be driven in his usual manner.”
- Callan Suvaljko (THE NOTORIOUS ONE): “Will head back to the fence.”
- Nathan Turvey (THE TIGER ARMY): “Probably need the run.”
- Ross Olivieri (RUN FOR MERCY): “Pleasing us at home. Whatever she does she will improve on. She will run a reasonably good race. Place chance.”
- (IM SPIDERMAN): “
RACE 10 – BRIDGE BAR OPEN BEFORE EVERY AFL HOME GAME PACE
- Gary Hall Jnr (CANDY APPLE): “Good last start. Improved off run before. Sits behind the favourite here probably.”
- (HELLO GORGEOUS): “
- Greg Bond (INDOMITABLE SYMBOL): “Should develop into a handy filly. Could surprise.”
- Shannon Suvaljko (POCKETFUL OF OPALS): “Nice filly. Good win last start. Will run a big race again.”
- Peter Tilbrook (LENI ROSE): “Probably had to draw one to be a winning chance.”
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