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Winner AUD $27,500 - 10 runners
5 ½f
Going:
Surface: T
CHERGUI (1) accounted for a maiden field over 6f at Ballarat last start, finishing 1. 3 lengths ahead of the nearest rival. Capable of taking the next step. BLAZE AWAY (3) got off the mark over 5½f at Moe last start, scoring by 0. 8 lengths. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Re-unites with Lachlan King who was on board last start. Capable of taking the next step. EXCENIA (6) sat on the pace last time and recorded the second minor placing from as many runs this prep, finishing a neck back in second over 6¼f at Geelong. Fitter and among the main hopes. I'MATEEZ (5) got off the mark with an impressive maiden win last time out over 5½f at Wangaratta. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. This is tougher but he is capable of another big run.