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Racing: Amarelinha's winless drought could end at Ōtaki

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Racing: Amarelinha's winless drought could end at Ōtaki

Amarelinha is winless in 11 months. Trainer Jamie Richards is confident she can break that drought at Ōtaki tomorrow. The field is weaker than other recent Group 1s. Brando, Markus Aurelius and Hasabro are the main contenders. Richards' stable also has a strong line-up in the $110,000 Matamata Breeders Stakes. The stable could dominate with unbeaten Maven Belle, I Choose You and listed winner Hanalei. Pacific Dragon from Tony Pike's stable has better draw. She beat Wolverine two starts ago and was fifth in Karaka Million.

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