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Winner AUD $19,180 - 8 runners
5f
Going:
Surface: T
JOKERS GRIN (4) drifted well back before winding up strongly to score an effortless 3 lengths win over 5f at Northam last time out. Will be tough to hold out again. HOME JAMES (3) finished ninth over 7f at Ascot at his most recent appearance on December 16. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. CLOSE AT HAND (1) resumes after a break of five months. Trying to repeat his debut win over 5f at this track to kick off last prep. Placed in a recent trial. Has ability and should be right in the finish. HOT NOVA (8) showed good early speed and raced on the pace when when resuming after a lay-off last start before fading to finish seventh, beaten 3.5 lengths, over 5f at Bunbury. Cannot be underestimated.