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Winner AUD $30,250 - 9 runners
7f
Going:
Surface: T
PUGLIA (8) is back after a break of four months. Went close to a maiden win before the layoff, finishing second at her latest appearance over 1m at Moonee Valley. Ran sixth in a recent trial at Avoca. Well placed and happy to have her on top. THE MUFFIN MAN (3) finished third, beaten 3.5 lengths, when resuming from a lay-off last start over 6½f at this track after he did his best work late. Likely improver with winning claims. THINXZO (4) should be peaking now after finishing second over 7f at Bendigo last time at the third run of the campaign. Will find this tougher but is capable of featuring. KISSED EARTH (5) came home powerfully and got up for third when resuming over this trip at Pakenham last start. Will spot them a start but watch for her late.