RACE COMMENT

OVERVIEW: SOLO SAPPHIRE (7) produced a career best performance when she settled four back on the markers, was held up for a run at a vital stage and finished fast via the sprint lane at her latest third. She made errors in her attempts prior and is a winning chance if she delivers another fool proof display. SPESHAL (3) led out then took cover at the 1600m and tried hard via the sprint lane when second at Maryborough last week. She has been placed in four of her past five starts and should prove hard to beat against this line up. I AM SKYE CHIOLA (4) broke stride momentarily at the start and was left stranded without cover at the 1500m when a close second behind Aspen Belle at Charlton last outing. She is racing in good form and is worth a ticket each way. THE PASO DOBLE (2) settled three back on the markers and failed to run on when seventh at Melton last outing. He was placed at Geelong prior and this race appears to be easier so he warrants consideration.