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Winner AUD $22,000 - 8 runners
7f
Going:
Surface: T
BAYOU MUSIC (1) wasn't far away on debut last start over 6f at Mornington, finishing second and beaten half a length. Sure to improve and can get off the mark this time. BELLA PIETRA (6) looks close to a win after finishing in the money at both runs, the latest when second at Donald over 6f. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Will prove tough to beat. CAELIUS (2) closed off strongly last start to get up for third, beaten 1.5 lengths, over 7f at this track. Backmarker who gets home hard. Should be competitive. MOTHERDUCK (8) finished out of the money on debut two starts back then she settled well back and was beaten 5 lengths when sixth in a 6f contest at Mornington two-and-a-half weeks ago. Meeting a tougher field but on her best form she is capable of a big performance.