EMPIRE STATE was friendless in the market on debut but belied his inexperience with an eye-catching 2nd and is good value to open his account given the likelihood of improvement. LET IT BE SAID didn't land a blow on debut although did have legitimate excuses for that performance, which he put behind him with an encouraging 2nd over 1000m last time. He should have more to offer over this extended trip so will make life difficult for the selection. PALACE GIFT and WHAT A FORTUNE could also get involved. Watch newcomer AFRIQUE!
Moved up - tried when 14/1 and 2nd of 10 runners, 0.75 lengths behind MEANT TO BE over 1000m at DURBANVILLE on 01 August 24. Chance on improved latest.
Moved up-stayed on when 14/1 and 4th of 10 runners, 6.00 lengths behind MEANT TO BE over 1000m at DURBANVILLE on 01 August 24. Improved last 2, peak run.
Reluctant - vet/nil when 16/1 and 11th of 11 runners, 18.10 lengths behind POWERANDTHEGLORY over 1400m at KENILWORTH on 02 June 24. Needs to show more.
Reluctant-good fin. when 33/1 and 2nd of 11 runners, 1.00 lengths behind PLEASE BE TRUE over 1250m at DURBANVILLE on 24 July 24. Good debut 2nd, wiser now.
No show - vet ex/ND when 20/1 and 11th of 11 runners, 24.70 lengths behind MONT LOISIR over 1400m at KENILWORTH on 13 April 24. No show on debut - rested.
Moved up - one pace when 25/1 and 6th of 10 runners, 8.25 lengths behind MEANT TO BE over 1000m at DURBANVILLE on 01 August 24. Needed latest - has scope.
Reluctant to load when 14/1 and 7th of 11 runners, 10.25 lengths behind PLEASE BE TRUE over 1250m at DURBANVILLE on 24 July 24. Backed on debut - beware!.
EMPIRE STATE was friendless in the market on debut but belied his inexperience with an eye-catching 2nd and is good value to open his account given the likelihood of improvement. LET IT BE SAID didn't land a blow on debut although did have legitimate excuses for that performance, which he put behind him with an encouraging 2nd over 1000m last time. He should have more to offer over this extended trip so will make life difficult for the selection. PALACE GIFT and WHAT A FORTUNE could also get involved. Watch newcomer AFRIQUE!