She defeated Avid General by three quarters of a length with Spiteful a close third.
The mare’s many owners include trainer Gwenda Johnstone.
Very Shamus, a last start fourth at Hanging Rock, has had 15 starts for two wins, a second and two thirds.
Jack Hill’s other winners were Vamos Rapido ($26) a first starter trained by Jody Thompson and Danali prepared by Sue Naylor.
Vamos Rapido won the Maiden Plate (1200m) from Pontmeirion and Koyuga Bound.
Danali ($3.90 fav) edged out the Enzo and Frank The Yank in a close finish to the St Patrick’s Cup (1600m).
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Apprentice Tahlia Hope claimed the last two races on the seven-event program.
Ghosted trained by Ben Brisbourne won the Rating 58 (1300m) and the veteran Astro Castro surprised in the Rating 58 (1200m).
The nine year-old carried topweight and broke a sequence of unplaced runs.
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Anamoe and Zaaki were dominant winners on Saturday to set up a clash in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes during Sydney’s Championships.
They clearly have the call over Very Ellegant, surprisingly beaten by Montifilia.
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Follow - Gypsy Goddess: Resumed with Eagle Farm 1600m win to giver her five wins from five starts.
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Coming winners: I’m Thunderstruck is close to peak form after second to Zaaki.
Duais was impressive in the Australian Cup.
Don Diego overcame a slow start for a Pakenham win at first outing.
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