The Trent Busuttin-trained Salsamor continued his fine form to romp to victory in Saturday's Wangaratta Cup (2000m).
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It was Salsamor's third career victory from 16 starts and second in a fortnight after winning the $135,000 York Racecourse Ebor Trophy, also over 2000m, at Flemington.
The five-year-old timed his run to perfection in the $100,000 event to win by almost three and a half lengths.
Albury-trained Willi Willi, who was also well backed after winning the Wodonga Cup in November, finished fourth.
The Andrew Dale-trained Suburbia, ridden by Blaike McDougall, took out the 0-58 Handicap (1400m) on Saturday.
McDougall won his third race of the day in the last when $4.80 chance Elzinga saluted in the 0-58 Handicap (1590m).
Meanwhile, Ashlor posted back-to-back Eldorado victories for trainer Dan McCarthy at Wangaratta on Sunday.
Race favourite Yulong January finished fourth.
Ridden by Daniel Stackhouse, Ashlor started a $2.90 chance and won convincing from Wyangle and Strategic Demand.
John and Chris Ledger took out the final event of the carnival when Electric Charlie was victorious in the Pacific Hire BM64 Handicap (1300m).
Race favourite Confidant and Fast Plan grabbed the minor placings.
The Corowa Cup (1600 metres) will be raced on Saturday as part of a seven-race program.
