The exploration effort currently underway in Talisman Malaysia on blocks in Eastern Malaysia, offshore Sabah, Borneo include establishing a new play in this area. Historically, previous drilling in the blocks has primarily tested the topset shelfal play system. Through new 3D seismic volumes, reprocessed 2D lines, remaining potential of the blocks are being identified. Initial evaluation of the Saracen 3D seismic volume on the north eastern portion of block SB309 identified the potential of a deep water reservoir play in the underexplored deeper part of the stratigraphic section. Investigation of the Stage 4A and 4B stratigraphy in the Saracen 3D seismic shows a number of basins along a stepped slope profile that could hold turbiditic channel and distributary systems. Seismic attribute extractions of the fill of these basins indicate patterns consistent with sediment distribution from turbidites and other sediment gravity flows. Mitigation of the main risks of reservoir quality and updip seal include detailed analysis of the seismic data as well as incorporating global analogues