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2019 Empire Rose Stakes: Tips and Race Preview

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Hoping for the kiwis in the Tips and Race Preview for the 2019 Empire Rose Stakes at Flemington on Saturday.

Melody Belle winning the Tarzino Trophy Picture: Trish Dunell

Melody Belle is the best horse here and deserves backing at $3.50 in the 2019 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday.

2019 Empire Rose Stakes: Final Field, Barriers and Market

2019 Empire Rose Stakes: Race History

2019 Empire Rose Stakes: Nominations

2019 EMPIRE ROSE STAKES – RACE ANALYSIS AND TIPS

Big field with pace from 4, 6, 11 and 14. MELODY BELLE (2) is the star turn in the line-up. No horse has won as many Group Ones in New Zealand as her and she arrives here on the back of winning three of them on the bounce. Well placed coming back to mares and at the mile where she races so well. Takes a power of beating.

POHUTUKAWA (9) ended up awkwardly placed last time but worked home well from where she was in a race that was dominated on speed. Think she can get a better run this time and take some beating.

Her stablemate SAVATIANO (4) won well there and has to be respected off that. FIDELIA (15) will be back and needing things to go her way as always but she is going well and will rattle on home at them. PRINCESS JENNI (7) next in line.

2019 EMPIRE ROSE STAKES – SELECTIONS

1st – 2 Melody Belle

2nd – 9 Pohutukawa

3rd – 4 Savatiano

4th – 15 Fidelia

WHEN IS THE 2019 EMPIRE ROSE STAKES?

WHEN: November 2, 2019 – Race 5 @ 2:20pm

WHERE: Flemington Racecourse

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* Note that betting odds may differ from time of publication

14:20

Empire Rose Stakes (G1)

Age: 3yo and up Sex: FM Type: OPEN

AUD $1,002,500

1600m TURF SOFT

Form Preview

Champion New Zealand mare Melody Belle staged an excellent performance in scoring her 15th win and her tenth Group 1 victory in 25 starts. She was eased from her wide barrier (13) after being caught deep by Opie Bosson and settled well back in 11th place before commencing a wide move on entering the straight. She then stormed home, hit the front at the 100m and then went on to score impressively by a length and a half. Aristia enjoyed a nice trip from her inside barrier (1) racing in fourth place on the rails. She got through on the inner on turning for home, grabbed a break at the 200m and then fought well for second. Spanish Reef settled in sixth place, one off the rails, improved on straightening and then kept fighting on to take third. Princess Jenni raced back in tenth place, went deep on turning for home and then kept running on well for (4 length) fourth.

Silk

Horse, Age & Sex
Sire & Dam

Jockey
Trainer

SP
WT

1st

2. MELODY BELLE (NZ) 5yo M
COMMANDS (AUS) - MELEKA BELLE (NZ)

OPIE BOSSON
JAMIE RICHARDS

$3.75
57kg

Fortuna Melody Belle Syndicate (Mgr: J Galvin)

Sales Information
\| Magic Millions \| 2021 Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale (510) \| Blue Sky Premium Consignment, Canungra, Qld (As Agent For Fortuna Syndications) \| Written Tycoon Syndicate \| AUD $ 2,600,000		2021 Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale (510)	Blue Sky Premium Consignment, Canungra, Qld (As Agent For Fortuna Syndications)	Written Tycoon Syndicate	AUD $ 2,600,000
\| NZB \| 2016 Premier Yearling Sale (395) \| Haunui Farm \| Mr Dc Ellis \| NZD $ 57,500		2016 Premier Yearling Sale (395)	Haunui Farm	Mr Dc Ellis	NZD $ 57,500

2nd

3. ARISTIA (AUS) 4yo M
LONHRO (AUS) - NAKAAYA (AUS)

CRAIG WILLIAMS
MATHEW ELLERTON & SIMON ZAHRA

$17
57kg

First Light Racing Pty Ltd, Greenwich Stud Pty Ltd, Falcons Racing, P G Harbinson, Mrs L M Cartwright, P Rimes, G A Edwards, Too Hot To Trot, J Williams, Ms J M Vallence, G Hamilton, S D L Racing, S J V, Vionneto Racing, P J Campbell & A P Grant

Sales Information
\| Inglis \| 2017 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (254) \| Vinery Stud, Scone \| First Light Racing / Ellerton Zahra / Paul Willetts Bloodstock \| AUD $ 80,000		2017 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (254)	Vinery Stud, Scone	First Light Racing / Ellerton Zahra / Paul Willetts Bloodstock	AUD $ 80,000

3rd

6. SPANISH REEF (AUS) 6yo M
LOPE DE VEGA (IRE) - LEMON REEF (USA)

MARK ZAHRA
K M KEYS

$21
57kg

Mrs L A Keys, R D Edwards, L Marks, S Marks, K J Munro & M R Howes

Sales Information
\| Magic Millions \| 2021 Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale (586) \| Fernrigg Farm, Denman, Nsw (As Agent) \| Rosemont Stud \| AUD $ 550,000	2021 Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale (586)	Fernrigg Farm, Denman, Nsw (As Agent)	Rosemont Stud		AUD $ 550,000
\| Inglis \| 2020 Chairman's Sale (75) \| Fernrigg Farm, Denman \| In $ 750,000 \| Psd. AUD $ 750,000 Res. AUD $	2020 Chairman's Sale (75)	Fernrigg Farm, Denman		Psd. AUD $ 750,000
\| Magic Millions \| 2014 Gold Coast Patinack Farm A Complete Dispersal Sale (563) \| G Harvey Nominees Pty Ltd Atf Harvey 2007 Option Trust Sydney Nsw \| Ken Keys \| AUD $ 12,500	2014 Gold Coast Patinack Farm A Complete Dispersal Sale (563)	G Harvey Nominees Pty Ltd Atf Harvey 2007 Option Trust Sydney Nsw	Ken Keys		AUD $ 12,500

4th

7. PRINCESS JENNI (NZ) 4yo M
HIGH CHAPARRAL (IRE) - GLITZABEEL (NZ)

DAMIEN OLIVER
DAVID BRIDEOAKE

$13
57kg

Sales Information
\| NZB \| 2017 Premier Yearling Sale (184) \| Phoenix Park \| Mr A Ottobre / Darren Weir Racing \| NZD $ 120,000		2017 Premier Yearling Sale (184)	Phoenix Park	Mr A Ottobre / Darren Weir Racing	NZD $ 120,000

5th

12. BACCARAT BABY (AUS) 4yo M
CASINO PRINCE (AUS) - MEERLUST (AUS)

MICHEAL HELLYER
DAVID VANDYKE

$21
57kg

Sales Information
\| Magic Millions \| 2022 Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale (982) \| Spendthrift Australia (Unreserved Dispersal Sale), Romsey, Vic \| Dermot Farrington Bloodstock \| AUD $ 900,000		2022 Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale (982)	Spendthrift Australia (Unreserved Dispersal Sale), Romsey, Vic	Dermot Farrington Bloodstock	AUD $ 900,000
\| Magic Millions \| 2021 Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale (636) \| Telemon Thoroughbreds, Innisplain, Qld (As Agent) \| Spendthrift Australia Pty Ltd \| AUD $ 650,000		2021 Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale (636)	Telemon Thoroughbreds, Innisplain, Qld (As Agent)	Spendthrift Australia Pty Ltd	AUD $ 650,000

6th

8. NOIRE (AUS) 6yo M
FOXWEDGE (AUS) - VALADON (AUS)

MICHAEL WALKER
CHRIS WALLER

$41
57kg

Sales Information
\| Inglis \| 2020 Chairman's Sale (55) \| Glenesk Thoroughbreds, Mount Vincent \| K Yoshida \| AUD $ 800,000		2020 Chairman's Sale (55)	Glenesk Thoroughbreds, Mount Vincent	K Yoshida	AUD $ 800,000
\| Inglis \| 2015 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (242) \| Highgrove Stud, Darling Downs, Qld \| Star Thoroughbreds \| AUD $ 135,000		2015 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (242)	Highgrove Stud, Darling Downs, Qld	Star Thoroughbreds	AUD $ 135,000

7th

9. POHUTUKAWA (AUS) 4yo M
MEDAGLIA D'ORO (USA) - LUMINA (AUS)

HUGH BOWMAN
JAMES CUMMINGS

$4.5
57kg

8th

14. MISS SISKA (AUS) 6yo M
SO YOU THINK (NZ) - SING HALLELUJAH (AUS)

LINDA MEECH
GRAHAME BEGG

$26
57kg

Sales Information
\| Inglis \| 2015 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (188) \| Vinery Stud, Scone \| Psd. AUD $ 330,000 Res. AUD $ 380,000		2015 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (188)	Vinery Stud, Scone	Psd. AUD $ 330,000	Res. AUD $ 380,000

9th

10. NETTOYER (AUS) 6yo M
SEBRING (AUS) - CLEANUP (AUS)

BRAD RAWILLER
WENDY ROCHE

$16
57kg

Sales Information
\| Magic Millions \| 2022 Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale (1231) \| Newgate Consignment, Aberdeen, Nsw (As Agent) \| Trilogy Racing \| AUD $ 1,300,000	2022 Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale (1231)	Newgate Consignment, Aberdeen, Nsw (As Agent)	Trilogy Racing		AUD $ 1,300,000
\| Magic Millions \| 2021 Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale (717) \| Widden Stud, Widden Valley, Nsw (As Agent) \| Newgate Bloodstock \| AUD $ 900,000	2021 Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale (717)	Widden Stud, Widden Valley, Nsw (As Agent)	Newgate Bloodstock		AUD $ 900,000
\| Inglis \| 2021 Chairman's Sale (41) \| Middlebrook Valley Lodge, Scone \| WITHDRAWN	2021 Chairman's Sale (41)	Middlebrook Valley Lodge, Scone		Withdrawn	AUD $
\| Inglis \| 2019 Chairman's Sale (14) \| Chevaux Bloodstock, Mittagong \| WITHDRAWN	2019 Chairman's Sale (14)	Chevaux Bloodstock, Mittagong		Withdrawn	AUD $
\| Inglis \| 2015 The Star Ready2Race Sale (129) \| Chevaux Bloodstock, Mittagong \| Psd. AUD $ 55,000 Res. AUD $ 80,000	2015 The Star Ready2Race Sale (129)	Chevaux Bloodstock, Mittagong		Psd. AUD $ 55,000	Res. AUD $ 80,000
\| Inglis \| 2015 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (531) \| Riversdale, Scone \| J Crowley \| AUD $ 20,000	2015 Australian Easter Yearling Sale (531)	Riversdale, Scone	J Crowley		AUD $ 20,000

10th

15. FIDELIA (AUS) 4yo M
NOT A SINGLE DOUBT (AUS) - FIDELE (AUS)

JAMIE MOTT
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS

$21
57kg

Sales Information
\| Magic Millions \| 2017 Adelaide Yearling Sale (94) \| Attunga Stud Scone Nsw (As Agent) \| Griffiths Rcg/P Ford T'breds/Mckeever B'stock \| AUD $ 170,000		2017 Adelaide Yearling Sale (94)	Attunga Stud Scone Nsw (As Agent)	Griffiths Rcg/P Ford T'breds/Mckeever B'stock	AUD $ 170,000

11th

13. ANGELIC RULER (AUS) 4yo M
UNIVERSAL RULER (AUS) - TIP THE ANGEL (AUS)

BRETT PREBBLE
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE

$26
57kg

12th

1. INVINCIBELLA (AUS) 6yo M
I AM INVINCIBLE (AUS) - ABSCOND (AUS)

JOHN ALLEN
CHRIS WALLER

$21
57kg

Sales Information
\| Magic Millions \| 2020 National Broodmare Sale (12) \| Glenesk Thoroughbreds, Mount Vincent, Nsw (As Agent) \| Tom Magnier \| AUD $ 1,300,000		2020 National Broodmare Sale (12)	Glenesk Thoroughbreds, Mount Vincent, Nsw (As Agent)	Tom Magnier	AUD $ 1,300,000
\| Magic Millions \| 2015 Gold Coast Yearling Sale (42) \| Sledmere Stud Scone Nsw (As Agent) \| Star Thoroughbreds \| AUD $ 185,000		2015 Gold Coast Yearling Sale (42)	Sledmere Stud Scone Nsw (As Agent)	Star Thoroughbreds	AUD $ 185,000

13th

4. SAVATIANO (AUS) 5yo M
STREET CRY (IRE) - RETSINA (AUS)

JAMES DOYLE
JAMES CUMMINGS

$8.5
57kg

14th

11. SPANISH WHISPER (AUS) 4yo M
LOPE DE VEGA (IRE) - CUTTING REMARK (AUS)

DWAYNE DUNN
D & B HAYES & T DABERNIG

$41
57kg

15th

5. AMPHITRITE (AUS) 4yo M
SEBRING (AUS) - OCEAN DREAM (AUS)

LUKE NOLEN
D & B HAYES & T DABERNIG

$31
57kg

Sales Information
\| Magic Millions \| 2017 Adelaide Yearling Sale (210) \| Goldin Farms Angaston Sa \| Flying Start Syndicate/Darren Weir Racing \| AUD $ 50,000		2017 Adelaide Yearling Sale (210)	Goldin Farms Angaston Sa	Flying Start Syndicate/Darren Weir Racing	AUD $ 50,000

16th

16. NAIVASHA (AUS) 5yo M
STARCRAFT (NZ) - DURBAN (AUS)

RHYS MCLEOD
P G CAREY

$201
57kg

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2019 Empire Rose Stakes: Tips and Race Preview

Flemington

Saturday, 02nd November 2019

Empire Rose Stakes (G1)

Empire Rose Stakes (G1)

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