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Winner AUD $24,750 - 14 runners
6f
Going:
Surface: T
KATSUMI OROCHI (5) is fresh from a lay-off of eight months and did hit the frame when last resuming in the G3 Blue Diamond Prelude (Colts & Geldings) at Caulfield over 5½f. In a different yard now. Placed in a recent trial. Well-placed and sure to feature. CAFFETTIERA (8) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 5f152yards at Geelong when third, beaten 1. 3 lengths. Likely improver so she will prove tough to beat. SOUTHERN SLAMMER (1) raced once in the maiden campaign when ninth at Geelong over 6f122yards back on January 15. Top-three chance with that run under his belt. AREAAN (13) wasn't far off maiden success before a nine weeks break, finishing the prep with a minor placing at Bendigo. Fitter following a trial win at Mornington. Solid top-three hope.