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Winner AUD $20,550 - 20 runners
6f
Going:
Surface: T
COMMANDING BELLE (9) turned in an eye-catching run over 5f at Kembla Grange when resuming last time, ridden back before coming home with a powerful run to finish third. Among the top chances. ESCARGOES (1) turned in a sound effort last time but found one better at this track over 6½f, beaten 1.1 lengths. Should be at his peak now. Sure to go well. SIXTIES (5) stepped out on his debut over 5½f at Gosford three-and-a-half weeks ago and finished eighth, beaten 3 lengths. Top-three chance with that run under his belt. SUNBURNT COUNTRY (7) returns after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a seventh over 6½f at this track. Should be forward enough following two recent trials. Rates highly on best form and a bright return wouldn't surprise.