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Fraser hopes for birthday cheer

Australian Marcus Fraser hopes to celebrate his 31st birthday on Sunday with the second European Tour victory of his career.

Fraser, whose only previous success came in the 2003 Russian Open, moved from five behind into a one-stroke lead with a third-round 70 at the SAS Masters in Malmo.

The longest course in Tour history - Barseback measures 7,665 yards - took its toll on overnight leaders Ricardo Gonzalez and Lee Slattery. The Argentinian dropped to fifth place with a four-over-par 77, while Englishman Slattery, one behind at halfway, could do no better than 75.

Fraser stands at eight under, one in front of Slattery, Swede Martin Erlandsson and Dane Jeppe Huldahl, winner of the Wales Open at the start of last month.

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