The Star Hotel Mdn Plate
After placings in two runs since resuming, the Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young-trained colt Persian Empire advanced in trip and scored his first win most impressively here. He began well from his good barrier (2), went to the front and then travelled comfortably at a moderate tempo before racing clear in the straight to score effortlessly, running the 1717m out well. He looks a really promising young stayer.