RACE COMMENT

OVERVIEW: WOTTAWIZARD (3) produced an eye-catching second at Melton last start. He had to cover an extra 30 metres racing wide and still came home in a slick 28.05 second final quarter for a two-year-old. He looks to be a smart type. The two Michael Stanley-trained runners, SOHO MCLUCKIE (2) and SOHO CRUNCH TIME (6), would not have made the trip from New South Wales to Victoria to campaign unless they were genuine winning chances. SOHO MCLUCKIE (2) is a well-bred son of Soho Nolita. He finished a solid third behind WOTTAWIZARD (3) last start and looks well placed from the favourable barrier. SOHO CRUNCH TIME (6) had a slow recovery after his last run and has since had a few weeks between starts. He should be capable of an improved performance. MOODY MOCCA (4) hit the line well on debut at Maryborough to finish a solid fourth and should take improvement from that outing. There is also an interesting first starter in MAHEO (1), who has trialled well enough and has the advantage of the ace barrier. BACK: WOTTAWIZARD (3) – 3 units (win)