RACE COMMENT

OVERVIEW: HELLOVATIME (8) has been tough and consistent throughout this preparation, finishing in the top two at every run and unlucky not to have won more races. He’s shown the ability to sustain long runs and the smaller field plus trailing draw suit him here. The middle trip should allow him to overpower them late. UNCLE TREV (3) appears the likely leader and won from that position three starts ago, albeit over the shorter trip. DEMBE (4) creates interest after a solid two-year-old campaign against strong opposition. His trials have been sound, so any market support should be noted. ROMAN SCRITTORE (6) was impressive winning on debut, sitting parked and proving too strong in decent time. This is a slight rise in grade, but he must be respected. BACK: HELLOVATIME (8) – 2 units (win)