Waller trio all set for Empire Rose raid
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Chris Waller launches a three-pronged attack in the Coolmore.
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MELBOURNE – Chris Waller will saddle three strong hopes in the Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes at Flemington on Nov 1.
The 15-time Sydney champion trainer has Fangirl, Lazzura and Leica Lucy engaged in the A$1 million (S$853,000) race over 1,600m, the sole Group 1 mares race during the Spring Carnival.
Atishu took out Empire Rose Stakes honours in 2024 for Waller, whose previous success stories were Red Tracer (2013) and Shillelagh (2018).
Waller said his three mares all enter Nov 1’s race in good form and all have claims.
“Fangirl would be the top seed on class alone and what she’s done in her career,” said Waller.
“She’s in the twilight zone (career wise), but she was bright and happy on Tuesday morning at Breakfast With The Stars.”
She won the 7 Stakes on Sept 20, then ran sixth in the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes on Oct 18, both over 1,600m at Randwick.
Both Leica Lucy and Lazzura come through the Group 1 Toorak Handicap (1,600m) at Caulfield on Oct 18, finishing third and fifth respectively.
“Lazzura had a tough run early and I think she’s better ridden off the speed a little bit and I think she’ll really love coming back to Flemington,” said Waller.
“Leica Lucy lays in quite badly and (senior stable staff) Darren Beadman suggested a one-eyed blinker.” RACING AND SPORTS
