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Winner AUD $15,600 - 16 runners
5f
Going:
Surface: T
ENCOURAGED (4) showed little early speed from an outside draw last time then wound up strongly to score a long neck win over 5f at this track. In form and another big run is on the cards. GOLD DUST (10) is a four-year-old mare who is having her first run for the Tony Gollan stable. Hasn't raced since finishing sixth at Newcastle eight months ago. Placed in a recent trial and looks nicely placed. Bold showing expected. BARASSI (1) returns after a six-and-a-half months lay-off and looks forward enough following a convincing Beaudesert trial win. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Winning claims on best figures. IPHIMEDIA (11) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when fourth over 5½f at Sunshine Coast Poly. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time.