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Winner AUD $55,000 - 15 runners
5 ½f
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MAL COUPE (3) scored by 1.4 lengths last start at Canterbury over this distance after he was in the firing line on the bend. Has a strong record at this trip, scoring three times from four starts. Winona Costin has been the pilot at his last two wins. Expecting a bold showing. CLOSE ENCOUNTER (14) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 6½f at Rosehill, beaten 3 lengths into fourth. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. RANTAN (5) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when she got a long way back over 5½f at this track, beaten 2.75 lengths into fourth. Finds a suitable assignment and can get the job done. TENDERIZE (1) was last at the races when he finished ninth over 7f at this track on April 19. Comes here with definite top-three claims.