NORTHERN BEAST

28/1 (ST Dirt Trial 1200m：7-7-7) Ran on OK when persuaded in the Straight.. Last ran HV Turf 1650m, performed up to par, settled towards the rear, reponsed well, held third, just beaten within 3L. did 1 trial(s), not bad. return to HV Turf 1800m, need to carry 2 pounds more, The defending champion is the favorite to repeat his success .