Trainer Brian Smith did a great job to produce Conleys Edition first up after a nine-month break to overcome a wide barrier to win the Fuji Xerox Plate over 1110m.

The victory was not unexpected. Conleys Edition firmed from $4.40 to $3.40 despite the tough draw.

Owner-breeders Barry and Chris Condon bred Conleys Edition from the Lion Hunter mare Krinkle, who sustained a broken neck as a foal and never raced.

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