RACE COMMENT

OVERVIEW: REVERAND BOB (5) is lightly raced and resumed with a third at Melton last start. He raced roughly at times but will improve with the run and added fitness. James Herbertson takes the reins for the first time. WAR DAN PHOENIX (4) has been racing in tougher fields recently. Last start he choked down in the $125,000 Nutrien Classic Final, but he was competitive the start prior behind the smart Queen Of Sees. He looks well placed here. MISS HOLLY RED (3) has good manners, which is important in a race like this with inexperienced trotters. She has placed in five starts this year and, with luck, is right in this. THE PASO DOBLE (1) is a first starter with a few unknowns surrounding his form. He won a recent trial at Maryborough, albeit in slow time. If he can trot throughout, he should enjoy an ideal fence trip. I also have plenty of respect for the Brent Lilley-trained pair KYVALLEY REEVA (6) and JUST ME AND YOU (2). On trial form they clearly have ability and are both well-bred trotters, but they are yet to trot throughout in race conditions.