RACE COMMENT

OVERVIEW: This event is the Australian Pacing Gold Prelude for the two-year-old colts and geldings. CARDIGAN SNIPER (1) is having his third career start here for Emma Stewart. He should have enough gate speed to hold the front and may prove too good. CLAYTON (6) is a first starter for Michael Stanley. He is out of superstar mare Tell Me Tales and is sired by Captaintreacherous. He finished second in a recent Menangle trial where they ran home in 26.6 seconds. The barrier is awkward, but he appears to have ability. BUILDTHEMANASTATUE (2) is the South Australian visitor and has had two career starts for a win and a second. He should map well from barrier two. SEABREEZE LAD (3) is another South Australian visitor who comes into the race off a last-start victory and warrants respect.