RACE COMMENT

Sent hard off the gate last time out on The Triangle, SAN SABA (4) found the front and in control held off the challengers to record a 4m margin. Grabbing the bronze two starts back, this looks an open contest and with the right trip can challenge. BORSELLINO (6) will be fresh up following his last start back in November when chasing forlornly as SON OF A SHARK sizzled in front in 1.50.9. Despite a tough gate, he can join in. MERRY JEWEL (2) has placed at her past two starts, which have both been on this deck at this trip. Chasing home behind LITTLELIONELJAMES last start, she can get handy and chime in. AUNTY FRANCES (3) has been hitting some good areas in recent outings, the latest when charging home to overcome gate 12 with a widening 8m victory. With early hustle, she has claims.Connections were rewarded for their patience last time out when COMPETE (4) was able to produce his manners and take them all the way for a drought breaking win. Slapped with an ODM embargo, he has been responsible for some sectionally strong efforts from the tough gate. If he can build further confidence from last start, he will be hard to stop. SUPA AMERICAN (6) should appreciate the drop back to the midweek circuit after featuring in metro company at his past three. Scoring a smart win three back when charging from the rear, last time he met much stronger company when chasing home CALL TO ORDER. CREDULOUS (1)has placed in three of her past five starts, the latest when holding the bronze in a small field behind GLENEAGLE VEE CEE. The gate is a huge plus here. LANAI (8) was having just his second run in six weeks when powering home over the top of them at this trip two starts back. Charging hard last time when just 2m from DAISY DIANA, he will be probing for openings.