Some of the best fillies and mares in the country have been assembled to tackle the 2021 Empire Rose Stakes over the mile! Let’s take a look at each and every runner.
1. Colette (8) – $7.50
Jockey – J Cummings
Trainer – D Oliver
Has had an injury-riddled time this year which derailed her Caulfield Cup plans this preparation. Looked good winning the Tristarc Stakes last outing, but didn’t really beat much. Classy mare but happy to be against her on a Good surface considering her interrupted preparation.
2. Mystic Journey (3) – $6
Jockey – L Nolen
Trainer – A Trinder
Went enormous in both runs this preparation, and is absolutely flying. At her best she wins this, and she may be at that level this time around. Just needs some luck in transit, she’ll be right in the finish.
3. Tofane (2) – $3.60
Jockey – C Williams
Trainer – M Moroney
Has been very consistent this preparation and has finished close behind names such as Behemoth, Incentivise, and I’m Thunderstruck. All of these gallopers would start favourite here, and it’s the best form. Hard to knock.
4. Sierra Sue (1) – $31
Jockey – D Moor
Trainer – Busuttin & Young
Won well in the Sir Rupert Clarke before a tough run last outing where she had some abnormalities. Hard to back off that effort.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DANIEL MOOR!
SIERRA SUE wins the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes. 👌@daniel_moor @busuttin pic.twitter.com/dUeOArBW3N
— Racing.com (@Racing) September 18, 2021
5. Still A Star (5) – $12.20
Jockey – L Currie
Trainer – B Ryan
Maps beautifully and could be right in the finish from that alone. May lack some polish compared to some others, but you can throw in exotics.
6. Nimalee (9) – $41
Jockey – R King
Trainer – M Smith
Not up to this.
7. Mirra Vision (10) – $31
Jockey – M Dee
Trainer – P & P Snowden
Won well in the Angst Stakes, but this is a big step up. Can throw in exotics.
8. Hungry Heart (12) – $14
Jockey – J Allen
Trainer – C Waller
Hasn’t been at her best this preparation and her racing pattern does her no favours. No.
9. Amarelinha (4) – $18
Jockey – J McDonald
Trainer – J Richards
Has finally drawn a gate, has had some terrible luck in Sydney. Supremely talented mare who could surprise at the generous quote. Goes in exotics.
10. Sirileo Miss (15) – $26
Jockey – L Meech
Trainer – S Wilde
Comes into this with a hattrick of wins under her belt and gets the in-form L Meech onboard. Big step up though.
Sirileo Miss continues her winning ways! 🔥
A fantastic way to end the day for Linda Meech, finishing with a double. ✌@wilde_racing pic.twitter.com/47Jh1BNra9
— Racing.com (@Racing) October 13, 2021
11. Harmony Rose (13) – $46
Jockey – G Boss
Trainer – M Newnham
The draw is sticky, you’d assume G Boss will use the gate, but the price is about right, no.
12. Kiku (11) – $41
Jockey – B Prebble
Trainer – C Waller
Powerful jockey/trainer combo, but that’s about the tony thing going for it. No.
13. Flying Mascot (7) – $10
Jockey – B McDougall
Trainer – T Dabernig
Super impressive at The Valley last outing and a repeat of that would see it go close. Can it back up off that big career spike?
.@BlaikeMc 👏👏👏
A dominant win from Flying Mascot to close the Cox Plate Day meeting.@TheValley @dabernigracing pic.twitter.com/xV3TyM8jDf
— Racing.com (@Racing) October 23, 2021
14. Pride Of Jenni (6) – $67
Jockey – D Bates
Trainer – S Wilde
Prices tells the tale. Has none.
15. Steinem (14)
Jockey – J McNeil
Trainer – Maher & Eustace
Talented type but not quite there yet. Price is fair.
Final Word:
Mystic Journey is absolutely flying and could very well win this, but we’re siding with Tofane who brings the best form into this race. She’s a professional mare with C Williams onboard who will ensure she gets an economical run from the inside marble, and has enough tickets left in the final furlong.
Best Empire Rose Stakes Bet: Tofane WIN at $3.60
