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Winner AUD $22,000 - 14 runners
6 ¼f
Going:
Surface: T
CERONS (2) is a five-start maiden who returned last time and finished fifth at Doomben over 6f, beaten 7 lengths. Improvement to come and this is his chance to break through. KIWI SPIRIT (6) resumes from a five months lay-off after two sound efforts as favourite during the maiden campaign. Finished third at the most recent appearance over 7f at Gold Coast. Has a wide gate to overcome but looks ready for a bright return. KING BOOM (5) returns after six months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a fifth over 6f at Eagle Farm. Has trialled well leading into this. One of the leading chances. CANTANKEROUS (13) returned from a lay-off two-and-a-half weeks ago when he was beaten 3.5 lengths into fourth over 5½f at Gold Coast. Fitter this time will prove harder to beat.