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Fawkner Park

Easy winner of this race last year and he’s racing in great fashion. Two starts ago he finished 2nd in G2 Hollindale Stakes at the Gold Coast then last start he finished 3.95L 2nd to Antino in the G1 Doomben Cup (2000m) on 24 May.

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Bois D’argent

He finished third in this race last year. At his last start he finished 6.68L 5th to Antino in the G1 Doomben Cup (2000m) on 24 May. He should be in the finish.

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Militarize

He’s been racing below his best, but his last start was encouraging when he came from last with 800m to go to finish 5.13L 4th Antino in the G1 Doomben Cup. He creates some interest.

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Kovalica

Racing well with two recent third placings in similar races. Two starts ago he finished 3.9L 3rd behind Antino in the G2 Hollindale Stakes at the Gold Coast then at his last he was 4.89L 3rd to Antino in the G1 Doomben Cup.

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New Endeavour

He’s been racing consistently in easier races. At his last start he won the G3 Lord Mayor’s Cup (1800m) on a Heavy track at Eagle Farm on 31 May by 2.38L. Place claims.

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Bankers Choice

Tough galloper who has struck his best form. He put together wins at Caulfield which was followed by the Mornington Cup. At his next start he finished 5.14L 3rd in the G3 Lord Mayor’s Cup (1800m) at Eagle Farm on 31 May.

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Osipenko

At his last start he was well beaten when he finished 7.79L 7th to Antino in the G1 Doomben Cup (2000m) on 24 May. He will need to improve to be a chance in this company.

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Artful Girl

Restricted class mare who faces a huge task at this level. At her last start she finished 8.34L 11th in the G3 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (2400m) at Eagle Farm on 31 May.