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Winner AUD $30,500 - 9 runners
5 ½f
Going:
Surface: T
SHALAA GOLD (8) started at 9/2 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth and beaten 4 lengths at Gold Coast over 5½f after being in contention on the bend. Finds a more suitable contest and can make amends. EVERYBODY RISE (3) finished third last time over 5½f at Wyong to make it five minor placings from seven career runs. Has a solid record at this journey, finishing in the money on four occasions. Harder here but a bold showing is expected. VOLATILE (9) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 5½f at Gold Coast, beaten 4 lengths. Strips fitter and can make amends. FIREWORK (4) finished second last start at the first run back from a lay-off over 5½f at Wyong when he made late ground, beaten 1.75 lengths. Meeting a deeper field this time but he has the ability to mix it with them.