RACE COMMENT

OVERVIEW: RINGMERONNIE (3) is a first starter for trainer Jess Tubbs, which has shown promise in several recent trial performances including a close second behind the top 2yo trotter Verbici. She is nicely drawn first up and is likely to attract plenty of support. THE PASO DOBLE (2) went very quickly in the early stages and was a clear leader mid-race before breaking stride at the 150m at Ballarat. He was probably going to finish in second place but he was still a winning possibility when he broke stride so he has the ability to go well here if he delivers a fool proof display. PIPALICIOUS (1) was resuming since April when second behind Miss Muscle at Melton. She is a fast beginner and is drawn to receive every chance so she is capable of going one better. NO REPENTANCE (4) and JET PLANE (7) both are capable of showing up without surprising.