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South African jockey Callan Murray looking to upset hot favourite Inundation at Sandown

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South African jockey Callan Murray looking to upset hot favourite Inundation at Sandown

Callan Murray will team up with Mathew de Kock and former South African sprinter Najem Suhail at Sandown on Saturday. Najeem Suhail has won twice in five starts since arriving in Australia. Inundation is the favourite in the Peter Couzens Handicap (1000m) at the track. The jockey is happy with the barrier he drew. He is confident Najema Suail will find his feet. TAB has Najeman Susail as a $7 second favourite. The race starts at 1:30 pm on the Saturday at The Sandrow.

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