Flemington Race 5 - Empire Rose 1600m (G1 F&M WFA)

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Look for Mirra Vision (10) to jump straight to the front and look to control this throughout.  

Tofane (2), Mystic Journey (3) and Flying Mascot (7) are all likely to punch up in an attempt to hold positions just in behind.

Expect Colette (8) and Still A Star (5) to race back in the field and hope the speed goes on at some stage, to allow them to run home hard.

The Favourite

Tofane ($3.80) was unlucky in the Toorak Handicap behind I'm Thunderstruck, when being held up before coming again late to just miss.

She has an electric turn of foot and just needs the right run to allow her to unleash over the final 100m.

This race appears to lack good depth and whilst she is short enough at the current price, with some luck she could take advantage of the weaker field and being back to fillies/mares only grade. 

 Best Racing Tips

I'm with Colette who looks suited stepping up to 1600m and should appreciate the wide open spaces of Flemington. She had an easy kill last start in the Tristarc (1400m) at Caulfield, after being heavily backed and winning accordingly.

Any rain will be a massive plus. 

Still A Star was hard in the market ($10 into $7.50) late at this track last time out, when chasing hard to get up narrowly.

She has Tuurath form from two starts back and did beat Mystic Journey last time out. These are all form-lines that tie in well for this.  

Mystic Journey is starting to recapture some good form and does have the potential to make it all the way back here if she keeps improving.

Although beaten by Still A Star here last time out, the run was full of merit with ultra impressive late sectional times.

Tofane is the gun mare who oozes class and could easily blow them away. She has all the best Group 1 form and should find good cover from gate 2.

I have a slight knock at the price ($3.80), as she could be vulnerable if they go at a solid tempo.  

1^st Colette  

2^nd Still A Star 

3^rd  Mystic Journey 

4^th  Tofane