STAR EMPIRE (8) broke his maiden last start over 1400m at this track, scoring by a neck. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Re-unites with Shaun Guymer who was on board last start. Serious contender again with the confidence high. TYCOON ARTIE (9) travelled in a rearwards position then made a little ground and finished 3 lengths away in seventh last time out over 1000m at Albury five weeks ago. Steps up in journey today. Sure to run well. IMPENDING LOVE (13) finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 1000m at this track, beaten 2 lengths. Nicely placed to go a couple better. ALL ASTERN (6) showed good early speed and raced on the pace when first-up after a spell last start before fading to finish fourth, beaten 0.9 lengths, over 1200m at Cowra. Solid top-three prospects.