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Winner AUD $16,800 - 20 runners
5f
Going:
Surface: T
VAREJAO (7) resumed from a lay-off last start with a sound second over 5f at Gold Coast after being prominent at the bend. Ready to go one better. CARBONARA (10) finished out of the placings latest when fifth over 5f at Eagle Farm but has a senior go aboard this time. Will find this easier than last start. Likely to feature. MR DEMOCRAT (5) is back after a break of 11 months. At the last run before the layoff he finished sixth over 6f at Eagle Farm. Looks ready to run following a minor placing in a recent Doomben trial. Rates highly on best figures and should be right in this. EXCELBOOM (2) is a two-start maiden who resumed from a lay-off last start and was beaten 4. 5 lengths when fourth over 5f at Gold Coast. Bold showing expected with added fitness this time.