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J M AUSTIN · ALYSHA COLLETT · 4yo Mare

Mare back from a lay-off of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously when resuming from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Hawkesbury Class 1 May 21 over 6½f, on heavy track 6 len behind Whoa Nellie carrying 8st9lb at 7/1. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at Canberra Maiden April 17 over 5f, soft ground 1. 75 len behind Isn't She Autumn with 8st12lb at 9/4. Expected to feature strongly.