Harness racing trainer Bernie Hewitt has scratched heat winner Read About Lexy from Saturday night’s Nevele R Stud Victoria Oaks Final after the filly succumbed to injury.
The talented daughter of Sportswriter, which won her qualifier in brilliant fashion, will head to the paddock.
As such, Keayang Ebonyrose has gained a start, giving Terang trainer Marg Lee three runners in the Blue Riband.
Along with the polemaker, Lee has Keayang Torah (gate eight) and Jilliby Dreamtime (gate 13) in the elite field
The favourite in TAB fixed odds betting is Makes Every Scents ($2.70), with Niki No No ($4), Delightful Lana ($4.60) and Glenferrie Bronte ($5).
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