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Winner AUD $180,000 - 10 runners
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Surface: T
MURAMASA (3) finished 4 lengths away in ninth last time out over 1m2f at Ballarat two weeks ago. Steps up in distance. Sure to prove very tough to beat. SMOKIN' ROMANS (1) strode forward early from his wide draw over 1m4f in the G2 Zipping Classic at Caulfield last time, leading for much of the way before being claimed in the straight to finish second, beaten 0.8 lengths. Well-placed and will take running down. HERMAN HESSE (2) was thereabouts last time out when second in the LR Beauford Stakes at Newcastle over 1m3 1/2f, beaten a nose. Will appreciate the longer journey now. GOLDMAN (5) was safely held last time in a tougher race, finishing seventh over 1m2f in the LR Frank Underwood (ATC) Cup at Rosehill. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Don't underestimate.