Ali strikes in winter sprint
The David Hobby-trained chaser went to the starting line at $17 on tote from box five despite his come-from-behind victory in his heat the week before.
In the trophy decider, Sunset Ali launched beautifully at box rise to immediately spear to the front ahead of Surf The Sun.
Sunset Ali held Surf The Sun at bay down the back straight and then kicked away on the turn.
Sunset Ali extended his margin in the run to the finish line to score by more than two lengths in 22.31.
The victory was the biggest of Sunset Ali's career to date and improved his record to 14 wins from 45 starts.
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