RACE COMMENT

OVERVIEW: There are quite a few progressive young trotters in this event who are still learning what racing is all about. WHISKEY DAWN (3) has had three career starts. On debut, she won impressively after racing in the breeze. At her second start, she got her manners wrong and galloped. Last start, she competed in a stronger race than this and was driven conservatively, but did everything right. She just needs to trot all the way here. REVERAND BOB (9) hasn't missed a placing in four starts this year. Barrier nine gives him options and, if saved for one run, he will be flashing home late. CLASSIC FAIR (8) has had just the one career start, which resulted in a win at this track in January. She returns here after a break and should have improved, but will need some luck from the barrier. ASPEN BELLE (10) has had three career starts and has won her past two convincingly. She made both victories look easy and was barely asked for an effort by her drivers. Those performances suggested she has plenty more to offer. The tricky barrier is the main challenge. I do also strongly respect TIMMY WHIZ (5) but he’s first up here with an awkward barrier. BACK: WHISKEY DAWN (3) – 1.5 units (win)