RACE COMMENT

OVERVIEW: DISTANT SUN (6) is a smart trotter with a sharp turn of foot. He has excellent gate speed but is equally effective when saved for one run. He was eye-catching winning last start, letting down strongly late, and he has plenty of race map options here. SEBASTIANS WAITING (1) is a quality trotter, although I prefer to see him with clear racing room rather than buried on the fence. Barrier one could prove a little awkward if he is crossed early, but the small field should help. At his best, he is more than capable of winning a race like this. AMOUR MATERNAL (3) resumes after suffering an atrial fibrillation episode last start. She is a quick mare with a nice turn of foot when saved for one run and, if she is close enough turning for home, she will be one to watch late. KARBINE (7) is a quality performer who is racing well when he trots throughout, although the awkward barrier makes the task more difficult. SHES SKY HIGH (2) broke under pressure last start but has good gate speed and should be able to settle in a favourable position and make full use of her speed. BACK: DISTANT SUN (6) – 2 units (win)