Empress Zou has recorded two wins from as many starts back this time, and she can win the first on Muswellbrook Cup Day.
The Zoustar mare was too good for a Class 1 field at Taree first-up from a spell, and she franked that effort with another sharp one at Coffs Harbour last time.
Fitter third-up, she is untested on the heavy, but has won twice previously on a rain-affected track.
Takara Star takes winning form into the fourth at Muswellbrook this afternoon and looks capable of making it two in a row.
The Stratum Star mare has continued to improve with racing this time, culminating in her dominant performance in maiden company last time out.
This is a rise in class, but she’s rock-hard fit and it does look the next logical step for her.
I am a big fan of Ice In Vancouver, and I am confident that he can make a winning return in this afternoon’s featured sprint at Muswellbrook.
Ice In Vancouver has recorded six wins from his fourteen career starts, placing a further two times and picking off some lovely country features.
His fresh form is absolutely outstanding, and this looks another great race for him.
Gem Song can win this afternoon’s Muswellbrook Cup.
The You Song gelding has been a great horse for the Lees yard for many seasons now, and he is always good for a race like this one.
He returned at the beginning of the month to finish second, beaten half a length by Cross Talk in the Newcastle Newmarket, and we can have an each way play today at around the $8 mark.