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Winner AUD $450,000 - 16 runners
1 ¼m
Going:
Surface: T
Underwood Stakes winner BUCKAROO (3) is in top form with two wins on end, the most recent an effortless 3.5 lengths victory over 1m1f in the G1 Underwood Stakes at Caulfield two weeks ago. Great chance to extend the sequence. Winx Stakes winner VIA SISTINA (4) finished 6 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1m at this track three weeks ago as 6/4 favourite. Steps up in distance. Has a formidable record at this journey with four wins and four placings from nine starts and is sure to play a big role. Multiple Group 3 winner ELIYASS (6) scored last start in the G3 Kingston Town Stakes at Randwick to make it two wins from two starts this campaign. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Winning claims on best figures. Multiple Group 1 placegetter YOUNG WERTHER (10) recorded a strong on-speed win last time by 0.8 lengths over this journey at Caulfield. Takes on the elite performers but is not to be discounted.