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Winner AUD $82,500 - 13 runners
6f
Going:
Surface: T
APPLAUD (4) finished fifth last start, beaten 2 lengths, over 7f at this track. Has a strong record at this trip, scoring three times from five starts. Settles back early but winds up late. Will prove tough to beat. GATSBY'S (1) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 5½f at this track, beaten 3 lengths. Nicely placed to take this out. BUNDEENA (3) surprised many last time when a close second over 6f at this track. Shapes as one to consider. HIGHWAY STRIP (11) resumes in a similar race to his last run three-and-a-half months ago when 13th, beaten 7 lengths. Makes plenty of appeal.