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Winner ZAR R75,000 - 14 runners
7f
Going: Good
Surface: T
MAIN DEFENDER (1) lines up for the hat-trick after registering a strong win last time over 7f in the G2 Hawaii Stakes at this track, scoring by half a length. Has a strong association with Gavin Lerena who has been in the saddle for his last two wins. Likely to feature. TRUTH (5) has two wins and two minor placings from five starts this campaign. Found a couple better last start at Group 2 level at this track over 5¾f. This is the right race and he can take this out. WHITE PEARL (6) comes here off a last-start third, beaten 2.75 lengths, over 1m at this track. Profiles to run well. PURPLE PITCHER (2) hasn't been far away recently including last time out when third over 1m2f in the G1 Champions Challenge at this track. Should be poised just off the lead. Don't underestimate.