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Winner AUD $14,850 - 17 runners
6f
Going:
Surface: T
GAME THEORY (10) finished out of the money two starts back then he got a long way back and was beaten 9 lengths when ninth over 6f at Ballarat Synthetic a month ago. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. ALPINOVA (12) was in the money two starts back at Casterton but couldn't back it up last time when tenth, beaten 8 lengths, at Mt Gambier over 6½f after being prominent at the turn. Must raise the bar but this looks well within her grasp. ELLMAKNIFICO (2) was given a short break after hitting the frame over 6f at Moe. Kept ticking over with a subsequent trial at Pakenham. Rates highly and is one of the leading contenders. ESPECIAL COURAGE (11) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing fifth at Albury over 5f190yards. Good enough on her day and can run a bold race.