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Winner AUD $28,400 - 20 runners
6f
Going:
Surface: T
SAPPHIRE ROSE (4) didn't do a bad job to finish 2.25 lengths away in second last start over 5½f at Randwick Kensington when she did her best work late. That followed a win on debut at Wyong. Likely improver with strong prospects. BRYANT (3) found the line nicely to grab second last time out over 5½f at Randwick Kensington. Key runner who can get home hard into the finish. ISSY'S STAR (10) raced on the speed from the outset and went to score by 6 lengths last time over 6f at Coffs Harbour. Takes on a much tougher assignment but is capable of featuring. HILLIER (1) is back after a break of four months. At the last run before the layoff he finished ninth over 6f in the G3 Black Opal Stakes at Canberra. Placed in a recent trial. Solid top-three hope.