RACE COMMENT

OVERVIEW: BETTOR MAN (7) is first up here after 92 days for trainer Brad Angove. At the end of his last campaign he was racing well and making his own luck. He finished third in a recent Maryborough trial, with fitness the main query. ALDEBARAN MIGUEL (10) looked promising on debut when leading and finishing fourth despite carrying a flat tyre. He had a prior second in a Bendigo trial, and this run should tell us more. NEDZA THRILLER (5) is a 67-start maiden looking to break through. He has been stuck back on the fence at his last few starts, but his sectional times have been okay. EL UNO (9) is first up after 593 days. He is a seven-year-old having just his seventh start and comes from a family of handy winners. He has had a few trials, but fitness is again the query. Also respect for ISLAND RUBEE (4), who ran well last start when first up for Rory Coverdale. BACK: BETTOR MAN (7) – 3 units (win)