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Winner AUD $16,800 - 24 runners
5f
Going:
Surface: T
GOZO (2) wasn't far away on debut last start over 5½f at Doomben, finishing second and beaten a long neck. Improver who looks a major player. VAREJAO (3) is a six-start maiden who looks close to breaking the duck after finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs, most recently when 1.75 lengths away in third over 5f at Eagle Farm. Meets easier opposition this time. Will be hard to stop. METALCRAFT (7) is a first starter by Better Than Ready out of Glengal. Should take a lot from a placing in a recent Doomben trial with this rider Cejay Graham aboard. Profiles as a genuine hope. BIRDSVILLE BOY (5) is a gelding by Better Than Ready out of Golden Whistler who is at the races for the first time. Fitter for a recent trial placing. Watch for market confidence.