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The Australian Turf Club invites racegoers to enjoy another great weekend of racing action this Saturday at Warwick Farm, headlined by the running of the Juvenile Plate for two-year-olds.

The 1000m sprint received a good response from trainers, with 13 horses paid up to face the starter.

The winner will be exempt from ballot for the Listed $100,000 Widden Stakes (fillies) or in the Listed $100,000 Canonbury Stakes (colt or gelding) on Saturday 18 February at Warwick Farm. The Plate is the first stepping stone for many of those on their way to the AAMI Golden Slipper.

Featuring in the race is the Anthony-Cummings-trained Arrasene. The well bred Fastnet Rock filly showed impressive form at last week's barrier trials at Royal Randwick and will make her return to racing for the first time since October.

Also on the eight-race card are some of the fastest horses in Sydney competing over 1000m.

Race 3 will see champion filly Karuta Queen take on last start winners Paul Perry-trained Social Rank and Canberra based Unanimously.

With the goal of Group 1 sprints in mind, the 2011 Magic Millions Classic winner will be looking for a first-up win to propel her into harder tasks this Sydney Carnival.

Promising three-year-old Aeronautical will be aiming to bounce back after a disappointing first-up appearance at Rosehill Gardens a fortnight ago.

Trainer Lionel Cohen will utilise the services of gun apprentice Shaun Guymer which will provide a 3kg claim.

Track Rating:     Slow 6 (at time of acceptances)

Rail:                      +2m

Gates open:      11.30am

First race:          12.50pm

Tickets: The Summer Super Saver Pass is on sale now at Ticketek – receive $50 in value for
$30 including racecourse entry, lunch voucher, two standard drinks, a $5 TAB bet and the latest betting tips from TAB Sportsbet sent to your mobile phone. Tickets are also available at the gate for $15 (adults), concessions $5 and children are free.