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Winner AUD $82,500 - 7 runners
1 ¹⁄₁₆m
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Surface: T
MERRIGOLD (6) has progressed nicely in her last couple of runs. Finished third at Geelong two starts back then scored by 2 lengths last time out over 1m at Flemington. Jye Mcneil scored on her last time and retains the ride. Looks well placed so expect another big run. TAKEN (5) opened this prep with a win two runs ago. Not as effective last time out when 13th over 7f at Pakenham, beaten 5 lengths. Finds a more suitable contest and can return to winning ways. VERDAD (3) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1m1/2f at Geelong after being in the firing line on the bend. Ideally placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. MILFORD (4) returns from a short break after finishing eighth over 1m in the LR Lord Stakes at Sandown-Lakeside four weeks ago. Fitness should hold up after a recent Werribee trial placing. Is worth keeping safe.