RIPPIN’ PEDRO (Feral Franky-Rippin’ Memphis’) led from box 1 on debut and proved too strong for his rivals defeating Crenshaw King by a half length in 22.23. The Shayne Williams trained youngster doesn’t turn two years of age until January next year. BURNALI (Benali-Burning Passion) led from box 1 before racing clear into the back straight and scoring a brilliant win in the opening heat of the Winter Maiden Classic. The Chris Halse trained bitch won by 10 1/2 lengths over Zero Sugar in 29.88. QUEEN OF KUNA (Bernardo-Rapido Lass) led throughout in the second heat of the Winter Maiden Classic. The Michael Johnston trained youngster was on debut and defeated Flop Shot by 3 3/4 lengths in 30.16.