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Winner ZAR R125,000 - 7 runners
7f
Going: Good
Surface: T
MAIN DEFENDER (1) clocked-in second behind Melech last time out at Vaal over 7½f. Has a very good record here including five wins from eight starts. Leading contender. MELECH (4) finished third two runs back in the G3 Merchants at this track then improved last time out to score by a neck over 7½f at Vaal. Looks well placed so expect another big run. BARBARESCO (2) scored at this track last time out with 0.7 lengths in reserve at the end of 5¾f. Has a good record at this track with two wins and four minor placings. Has a high cruising speed. Sure to be competitive. WHITE PEARL (5) scored last start in the G2 Ipi Tombe Challenge at this track to make it two wins from four starts this campaign. Record at this track is strong. Deserves respect.