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Winner AUD $82,500 - 9 runners
5 ½f
Going:
Surface: T
NADAL (1) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a lay-off on 21/12/2024, finishing seventh and beaten 3 lengths over 7f at Pakenham. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race. OAK HILL (4) finished 11th last time out over 5f at Moonee Valley, beaten 3 lengths. Is rarely far away and has amassed seven wins from his appearances. Best form puts him right in this. RED HOT NICC (7) had been in sparkling form winning two races on end but missed the frame most recently when fifth over 6f in the LR Chautauqua (Chandler Macleod) Stakes at Moonee Valley. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Expecting a bold showing. TIGER SHARK (6) is struggling to break through but hasn't been far away, the latest effort a fourth, beaten 1.5 lengths, over 5f in the G3 Concorde Stakes at Randwick. Will find this much easier. Must be respected.