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Winner AUD $12,100 - 17 runners
5 ⅞f
Going:
Surface: T
THE GRUMPY BEAR (5) ran below expectations last time at Ballarat, finishing eighth and beaten 4. 5 lengths starting at 13/8. Finds a nice race and can make amends. FLITGROVE (8) was last at the races when she finished ninth over 6f at Caulfield on June 28. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. LEGACY BEL (12) was too good for a maiden field last start over 5½f at Hamilton, scoring by 0. 8 lengths. Carleen Hefel was in the saddle on that occasion and retains the mount. Tougher assignment this time but is one of the main contenders. FLYING JUDE (9) was safely held when ninth last start over 7f58yards at Kyneton, beaten 18 lengths after a good when resuming win at Echuca. In the mix.