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Winner AUD $14,850 - 10 runners
7f
Going:
Surface: T
POWERBOUND (2) returned from a lay-off two weeks ago when he was beaten 3.5 lengths into fifth over 6f at Pakenham. Perfectly placed and is sure to make amends. STAR CROUPIER (7) is a progressive galloper who is when resuming since finishing tenth over 1m in the G2 Edward Manifold Stakes at Flemington five months ago. Fitter for recent trials. Has scored when resuming from a lay-off before. Will appreciate a drop in grade. Will be hard to stop. SOUTHERN CRESCENT (9) finished out of the money when fresh from a lay-off two starts back then she got a long way back and was beaten 3 lengths when seventh over 6f at Sandown-Lakeside two-and-a-half weeks ago. Tackling a more suitable race this time so she is sure to be prominent. HANDSOME DEVIL (5) got off the mark over 6½f at Bendigo last start, scoring by a nose. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Re-unites with Lachlan King who was on board last start. Harder task ahead this time but can measure up.