TRAINER Geoff Duryea has finally found a suitable race for his smart mare News Girl to kick off her preparation.
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News Girl is set to resume in a heat of the 55 Second Challenge (955m) at Moonee Valley on Friday night.
After running second in group 3 company earlier in the year, Duryea has struggled to find any races locally where his mare wouldn't be asked to lump a huge impost.
News Girl resumes from a lengthy spell after having her most recent start at Caulfield in late July.
Claiming apprentice Michael Poy takes the ride with News Girl set to carry 56kg after his 2kg claim.
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In what looks a competitive race, News Girl is the $4.80-favourite in pre-post markets.
The daughter of Mangus boasts a handy fresh record with one win and one minor placing from three previous attempts.
News Girl was recently crowned the Southern District Racing Association's 3YO Horse of the Year.
The slick sprinter amassed $106,750 in prizemoney for the season with two wins and three placings from 10 starts.
The 55 Second Challenge is held right throughout the 2019/20 spring and summer night meetings at Moonee Valley.
So far, seven of the seventeen heats have been run and won.
The Will Clarken-trained Bella Vella has recorded the fastest time of 55.10 seconds.
Each heat is worth $55,000 with the trainer of the fastest heat winner also pocketing $55,000.
News Girl has drawn barrier eight in the field of 13 runners.
The race is at 8.30pm.
