RACE COMMENT

OVERVIEW: FARROH JOE (2) is drawn to find the lead and should give a forward showing. He raced without cover when a brave third in a sizzling mile rate of 1.53.5 two starts ago then endured a similar trip at his latest third behind Cardigan Jem. THEMIDNIGHTEXPRESS (7) has been freshened since a seventh in the Group 1 Bathurst Gold Crown Final in March. He led when second in a heat of that series and his form in Victoria prior was very strong so he should prove hard to beat. STAUNTON (6) is an Emma Stewart trained pacer that has had a win and a second at the trials and is likely to attract plenty of support. His first up trial victory where he led throughout was very impressive. LA CANTATRICE (4) finished fifth in the Bathurst Gold Tiara Final and returned to Victoria with a second behind Letitrideluv at Melton where she attempted to lead throughout. She is meeting some smart colts but she is capable of filling a place. BACK: FARROH JOE (2) – 1.5 units (each way)