A "harmless" maiden race in which six of eight runners have a standing nomination for this year's German Oaks can easily be seen as a valid sighting for the top fillies of the derby crop. Such a race was due today in Berlin-Hoppegarten where three-year-old GONDORA by Soldier Hollow easily passed the test with flying colors. In training with Roland Dzubasz, the Auenquelle filly had Bauyrzhan Murzabayev aboard recording a domineering victory by five lengths, the manner of which gives hope for greater deeds.
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