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Winner AUD $68,500 - 11 runners
1 ⅜m
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Surface: T
HOBA WEST (7) finished 4. 5 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1m2f at Belmont Park after being in contention on the bend two weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Austin Galati who has scored on him three times retains the mount. Leading contender. SIMPLY THINKIN' (11) came from well back on the bend to score last time out over 1m1/4f at Belmont Park. Takes on a better field this time but she is expected to run well. DIAMOND SCENE (3) turned in a good performance last time over 1m2f in the G3 Strickland Stakes at Belmont Park, finishing 2. 25 lengths from the winner in third. The extra journey should play into his hands. One of the main contenders. SIMPLY (6) was out of the money two runs back when fresh from a lay-off then again missed the frame last start over 1m2f at Belmont Park, beaten 4. 5 lengths into sixth. Suitably placed so can turn things around.