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Winner AUD $15,625 - 19 runners
7f
Going:
Surface: T
VERHOEVEN (5) is still a maiden after eight runs and despite that was well fancied last time but couldn't quite get over the line, finishing a close second over 6f at this track. Backmarker who keeps coming. Will be tough to stop. PLAYED STRONG (10) missed the placings two starts back when resuming then ran a better race when she did her best work late and finished 1. 5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. BIG OLIVE (9) turned in a much better run at her second appearance last time out when 1. 5 lengths from the winner in fourth over 7f at Launceston. Has upside and is worth including. NORTHERN CHILD (8) has started twice, running a good third on debut then finishing fourth, beaten 2. 5 lengths, last time over 6f at this track. Backmarker who keeps coming. Can do better. Solid top-three hope.