Eight Carat for top filly

Group One winner O’Marilyn (NZ) (O’Reilly) is expected to be back in action during the Auckland Christmas carnival.

The Gr.2 Cambridge Stud Eight Carat Classic at Ellerslie on Boxing Day is likely to be her next appearance.

Last season’s Gr.1 Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes winner missed a return trip to Awapuni for Saturday’s Gr.3 Eulogy Stakes due to a minor leg issue.

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