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I believe all slots were filled by today with an announcement to be made Wednesday. It will be interesting to see who has bought slots and what horses are entered. I noticed that the Spankem, who I thought had been retired, is going around at Rangiora trials tomorrow, he is owned by the Kennards, Breckon Farms and others who may have had a change of heart. Spirit of St Louis was said to be a certain runner and I believe there has been very good interest from Australia.
I expect a surprise announcement by a media player might trump them all and create enormous interest and exposure for the race in Australia. Watch this space.