RACE COMMENT

SQUAMISH (6) is having his first career start in this race. He is the full sibling to dominant 2YO Trotter Kicking Horse. He trialled well recently when finishing fourth behind Five O’Clock Gerry. If he can do everything right on debut he should be a good hope in this race.  MAROON BELLS (1) wasn’t beaten far last start after stepping nicely and leading in the early stages when finishing fourth behind Ahundredplus. She is generally a safe quick beginner which is a big advantage in a race of this nature around the tight circuit at Marburg. She can prove hard to catch in this race. DORA LEE (2) brings some of the better form into this race having run 8 placings so far in her career. She made a break at her latest race start and has trialled a number of times since where she performed well enough to requalify. If she does everything right this time she should be thereabouts.  CARPOPHORUS (4) has been unplaced so far in 6 career starts to date. He has taken on some much stronger races including a 7th behind Laydownluna at Albion Park in the Somerset Farms Springboard Final for the 3YO Trotters. Manners appear to be a work in progress for this horse but he does appear to have the ability to take this race out.