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Winner AUD $15,600 - 14 runners
7f
Going:
Surface: T
BANANA SLIDE (11) is back from a lay-off after closing last campaign with a couple of wins, the latest over 1m1/4f at Doomben on January 22. Will drift back but wind up late. Will prove hard to hold out. PASIMA (9) is resuming from a lay-off of five-and-a-half months and having his first run for the Gillian Heinrich yard. Was in the placings when when resuming from a lay-off last campaign at Warwick Farm over 6f. Fitter for a minor placing in a recent Gold Coast trial. Likely to play a major role. ITALIAN RIVIERA (4) is having his first run since November 30. Goes very well when fresh with two wins from two starts, the latest over 7f at this track at the start of last prep. Has ability and should be right in the finish. LOOSE UNIT (7) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track, finishing third and only half a length from the winner at the end of 7f. Sure to be in the mix.