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Winner AUD $43,840 - 10 runners
1m
Going:
Surface: T
OUR PALADIN AL (2) found the line nicely but never threatened over 7f at Ascot last time out when finishing midfield. Record at this journey is sound with two wins from four runs and looks tough to beat. FIRST ENCOUNTER (5) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a lay-off on December 6, finishing tenth and beaten 4. 5 lengths over 1m3f in the LR G. A. Towton Cup at Ascot. Expect him to play a major role. BAKEEL (1) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a fourth over 1m at Ascot. Manoel Nunes gets the best out of this five-year-old gelding. Nicely placed to bounce back. MADAME MAGIC (6) has been in the money at her last two outings, finishing second last start over 1m1f at Ascot. Can sneak into the finish.