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Bagot Handicap trip no concern for True Marvel

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Bagot Handicap trip no concern for True Marvel

True Marvel is going to Melbourne for the Bagot Handicap on New Year's Day. Sydney-based trainer Matthew Smith is frustrated with the lack of suitable staying races for True Marvel. Persan and Nobel Heights are the favourites to win the race.  Existing customers only. 2nd Racing bet. Excl SA & WA. T’s & C”s apply. The last win for TrueMarvel was in a benchmark 78 race over 3800m at Moonee Valley in November 2021.

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