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Winner AUD $14,850 - 17 runners
7f
Going: Standard
Surface: AW
SMOTHER (9) was ridden quietly then made some inroads and finished 6 lengths away in sixth last time out over 5½f at Hawkesbury when when resuming from a lay-off. Steps up in distance. Backmarker who keeps coming. Will be tough to stop. MERCHANT OF GREECE (6) was out of the money when resuming two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 7f at Werribee, beaten 6 lengths into eighth after being in contention on the bend. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. UNRIDDLE (11) finished third last start over 7f at this track, beaten 0.8 lengths. Ready to go a couple better. BLANCHE BASS (12) resumes from a lay-off of four months. Could only manage to finish sixth at the latest run over 1m at Moe. Tuned up with a eighth in a recent trial at Cranbourne. Has ability and must be included in calculations.