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Winner AUD $109,600 - 11 runners
7f
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Surface: T
SMOOTH CHINO (9) is rarely out of the money and has seven wins to his name. Added to his reputation last time out when successful by 0. 8 lengths over 6½f at Northam. Is capable of featuring. WESTERN EMPIRE (1) finished eighth over 7f in the G3 Gold Rush at Ascot at his most recent appearance on December 13. Rates highly and makes plenty of appeal. ROPE THEM IN (3) finished seventh, beaten 5 lengths, last time out over 6½f in the G3 Northam Stakes. Excellent record here having never missed the placings in seven starts, including five wins and two placings. Shapes as one to consider. WEST STAR (7) ran a better race last start to finish a close third over 6½f at Northam after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Well placed to play a part again.