RACE COMMENT

OVERVIEW: KEAYANG SWEETHEART (3) sprint-laned to victory as a red-hot favourite on debut at Terang last August and was then spelled. She put in a super display when winning by 20m in a slick last half at the trials in preparation for this first-up assignment and goes on top with the barrier advantage over other key fancy, THE ART OF SUCCESS (5). She hasn’t raced since March 2025, but was a dominant winner on debut then and looks a smart customer for the powerhouse Emma Stewart stable. She won a Ballarat trial late last month and must be respected. ANOTHER WOODS (2) made a big run from last and was only beaten 5.5m last time out at Terang in what was an encouraging performance, while IM THE REASON (1) draws well, has good gate speed and heads here on the back of an all-the-way maiden victory at Melton last Friday. BACK: KEAYANG SWEETHEART (3) – 2.5 units (win)