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Winner AUD $33,000 - 15 runners
1 ¼m
Going:
Surface: T
DESERT ANTHEM (6) has been about the money with three minor placings from three starts this campaign, the latest a solid second over 1m1f at Caulfield Heath. Will appreciate a drop in grade. Leading contender. LE TROISIR (7) hasn't been far away lately including a last-start fifth over 7¾f at Canterbury. Strong winning chance over a bit more ground this time. MR BANNOCK (9) was well in commission last start over 1m2f at this track when fifth, beaten 2. 75 lengths. Can atone. HOUDINI (2) turned in a fine effort to win by 1. 3 lengths at this track and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot repeat the dose.