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Savatiano wins Schweppes Tristarc Stakes Group 2, $300,000 at Caulfield, 1400m.
The Godolphin-raced mare Savatiano was most impressive in winning here. Having her second run back she went forward from her wide barrier (14) and settled nicely outside the leader (Teleplay), travelling at a reasonable tempo. She went to the front turning for home, dashed clear at the 200m and then drew away to score easily.
Angelic Ruler raced towards the tail of the field, went deep at the home turn and made good ground to finish second.
Spanish Wonder settled midfield, switched wider rounding the home turn and then ran on nicely for third.
The favourite Pohutukawa settled near last and wide with cover but was held up behind runners on straightening. She switched deeper halfway down the straight and then made good late ground for (3 lengths) fourth.
Invincibella had a good trip, being handily placed on the rails and she kept battling on quite well under her top weight (59kg) over the latter stages for (3.1 lengths) fifth.