Stoner plays down home win chances

Casey Stoner has played down his chances of a sixth consecutive Australian Grand Prix win - due to both his physical condition and handling problems with his Honda. The double MotoGP champion is undefeated at Phillip Island since 2007, and will be making his final home appearance this weekend before retiring from the sport following the Valencia season finale a fortnight later

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