RACE COMMENT

OVERVIEW: A competitive event opens the card at Kilmore. MASON JOLIE (9) is a smart, progressive gelding who should be able to follow through from the second row and settle into a favourable position. From there, he will have plenty of options and looks well placed. DIRECT COMMAND (5) is racing better than his numerical form suggests. He raced three wide for more than a lap last start before tiring late, while his previous performances were solid. With the right run, he is a genuine winning chance. BETTOR PUNTER (7) has been impressive in winning his past two starts. On both occasions he was saved for one run before proving too strong. He comes into this race full of confidence, although the barrier makes the race map more challenging. ELATED (3) resumes here and is a nice horse who should be able to settle ahead of his main rivals from the favourable draw. Also strongly respecting OUR SWEET JEANNIE (10), who was impressive winning first up. She led throughout on that occasion but faces a much trickier draw here.