RACE COMMENT

OVERVIEW: PURPLE MOON (2) will appreciate a big drop back in class on her latest fourth in a $50,000 event at Menangle on July 04. She was a winner at Menangle two starts ago and is drawn to go close again. ZOOLU (6) is resuming since a fifth at Bendigo in June. She competed in the New South Wales Oaks back in May and led throughout at a Maryborough victory in April so she must be respected. MISTER DEVEREAUX (8) is awkwardly drawn but is racing well enough to figure in the finish. He progressed forward from a wide draw to find the lead when he scored at Kilmore three starts ago and he was placed behind the smart trotter The Preacher at his latest performance. VAPAR JOHN (9) showed ability at his debut, where he made up late ground for third. He should have improved by the experience and is worth an investment from his trailing draw. BACK: PURPLE MOON (2) – 3 units (win)