Horse Racing - Australia & New Zealand
Happy Birthday Matt Sharpe Plate (C1)
Ipswich · Monday 4 May 2026 · Race 4 · 1950
Fat Tony’s AI picks
1. 1. Empire Of Art
This one's been knocking on the door and Waller's no stranger to the winners' circle. Might just break through this time.
2. 4. Certify
Coming off a maiden win, this colt's got the pep in his step. Can surprise them again from a sweet draw.
3. 3. Use Your Illusion
Honest as the day is long, and Gollan's got a good hand on him. Expect a solid show here.
4. 9. Evade The Game
Found form in the last start win. With Maloney on, keep a close eye on her. Could sneak into the placings.
5. 6. Sicilian Warrior
Got the maiden monkey off its back. Has the extra distance in its favor. Sneaky chance for a place.
Runners and racing form
Race preview
EMPIRE OF ART (1) has been right there in all three outings this preparation and looks to be working up to another victory. Hails from the champion Chris Waller yard and appears to be very well placed against this line-up. Rates the testing material. CERTIFY (4) finally broke the maiden status last time out and will have taken a stack of confidence from that win. Can go back-to-back. SICILIAN WARRIOR (6) got a well-deserved win here at the latest effort and the step-up in trip should suit. Top-three aspirations. USE YOUR ILLUSION (3) will be ready to peak now fourth run back and looks one for the exotics players.