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Winner AUD $17,600 - 12 runners
7 ⅜f
Going:
Surface: T
FALSTAFFIAN (2) settled in the leading division on debut last start but wilted close to home and finished fifth, beaten 2. 5 lengths, over 6½f at Sandown-Hillside. Open to improvement and looks a serious contender. REGAL GENT (3) made progress last time out, finishing 3. 5 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 6½f at Bendigo. Finds a more suitable contest and can take the next step and salute. TITAHI BAY (9) was in contention on the bend and finished third last time over 6f at Benalla, beaten 2 lengths. Perfectly placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. LA REINE (12) is a three-start maiden who returned last time and finished fifth at Moonee Valley over 6f, beaten 5. 5 lengths. Bold showing expected with added fitness this time.