RACE COMMENT

OVERVIEW: This is a maiden with a variety of form lines across the field. SOHO CRUNCH TIME (9) is the NSW visitor from the Michael Stanley stable. He covered an extra 31 metres on debut at Newcastle after doing plenty of work and understandably tired late. He should improve from that run and looks set to enjoy a favourable trip from barrier nine. HALF AS TOUGH (6) is a first starter for Jason Ainsworth. He finished second in a recent Horsham trial and, whatever he does here, is likely to improve with the experience. WOODVILLE FLYER (5), the daughter of star mare Aussie Made Lombo, has shown she has ability but has often faced tough runs or stronger opposition throughout her career. Another awkward barrier means she is likely to have to make her own luck again. HEZ NOT THE MESSIAH (4) is having his third career start and has shown promise at the trials. He looks to have ability and should improve with racing. ZEALYN (2) has good gate speed and could be a solid first four chance if he is able to find the fence.