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David Eustace plays down chances of Interpretation ahead of Australian debut at Flemington

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David Eustace plays down chances of Interpretation ahead of Australian debut at Flemington

David Eustace plays down chances of Interpretation winning at his Australian debut at Flemington. Eusace and Ciaron Maher will unveil Irish import Interpretations in the VRC Members Handicap (2000m) on Saturday. Bookies have kept the stable's favourite Mankayan safe at $7 in early betting. Ethan Brown will ride Interpretacion. He's only had six starts for three wins, including the Listed Vinnie Roe Stakes (2816m). The entire was also fourth in English St Leger last year and a Group 2 race in France at last two starts.

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