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Winner USD $23,940 - 10 runners
1870y
Going:
Surface: T
MOOGIE SON (2) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with just three wins from 36 starts. Was again denied last start when he found one better over 1m1/2f at this track. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. GEWURZTRAMINER (9) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish third over 1m1/2f at this track (Turf). Can spear across from the awkward gate. Form here at the trip is sound with three wins and three minor placings from seven runs. Among the leading chances. UNCLE JOHN (8) started at 11/4 last time but could only manage ninth, beaten 8 lengths, at this track over 1m1/2f. Should park just off the speed. Should be involved in the finish. DEBT PAID (4) saluted at the first run back from a lay-off last start over 1m at Ellis Park (Turf), scoring by 2.5 lengths. Has been given a let-up of six-and-a-half weeks since that outing. Will be better for that latest run and appeals as a solid top-three hope.