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Winner AUD $38,500 - 12 runners
1 ⁵⁄₁₆m
Going:
Surface: T
ZIRYAB (7) held on well to finish third last time out over 1m2 1/4f at Moonee Valley after leading for much of the way. Will take catching. MYSTERY ISLAND (4) finished out of the money two starts back then he was always well out of his ground and was beaten 2 lengths when fifth in a 1m4f contest at Caulfield four weeks ago. Finds an easier assignment and can turn things around. CLAIDHEAMH MOR (3) wasn't far away when resuming last start, finishing sixth over 1m at Bairnsdale. The extra journey should play into his hands. Can win this without surprising. INDEPENDENT ROAD (5) tackled city class last start when sixth over 1m2 1/4f at Moonee Valley. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Solid claims on best form.