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Winner AUD $23,375 - 18 runners
7f
Going:
Surface: T
PUGLIA (10) is back after a break of five-and-a-half months. Went close to a maiden win before the layoff, finishing third at her latest appearance over 1m at Ballarat. Good effort to kick-off last prep when in the money at Sandown-Hillside over 7f. Placed in a recent trial. Looks the one to beat. TEMPRANILLO (14) resumed from a lay-off last start with a sound second over 6f at Seymour. Nicely placed to take this out. BAYWATCH (17) is a maiden galloper who hasn't raced since finishing 3. 5 lengths back in sixth over 6f at Pakenham six-and-a-half months ago. Tuned right up with two lead-up trials. Sure to be competitive. Join The Que (3) has been in the betting at both starts but has failed to live up to market expectations. Most recently finished sixth over 7f43yards at Geelong, beaten 3. 5 lengths. Deserves another chance.