Away Game Passes Surround Fitness Test

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Away Game has been cleared to line up in the Group One Surround Stakes after recovering from an injury scare.

The and -trained filly slipped while she was being unloaded from a float midweek, sustaining an abrasion to her hip.

She was examined by vet Toby Koenig on Thursday and he ruled her fit to race.

Last year's Magic winner, Away Game has not missed a place in three starts this preparation, the latest when third to in the Stakes.

-up in that race, Never Talk, will also contest the Surround (1400m) and trainer says she will again be suited by a rain-affected track.

He admits the filly has continued to prove a surprise packet and has been thriving on racing.

“She has surprised me nearly every start to be honest. She just keeps improving,” Lees said.

“She is on trial at the trip but she's fit and well.

“She has been up for a little while so you're always a bit guarded about how many runs they've got in a prep but I'm seeing no signs to suggest she has come to the end of her preparation.”

will partner Never Talk from barrier seven while reunites with Away Game, who has drawn awkwardly in gate 14.

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