RACE COMMENT

OVERVIEW: THE STEEL DRAGON (6) ran a top race when second behind the Super Series Finalist Marlo Mareau at Bendigo on his debut. He should have benefited from the experience and is capable of going one better. AMERICAN VICTORY (3) is a first starter for trainer Vin Mahar, which finished fourth at a Melton trial performance a month ago and must be kept safe. CARLY PEREZ (1) trailed the leader and used the sprint lane when a close up second behind Majors Creek at Bendigo last outing. She is ideally drawn and looms as one of the leading chances. KALKADOON DREAMING (9) finished off well for second in a mile rate of 1.58.1 at Bendigo last outing. He has retuned from a spell in good form and is worth an investment. EARLY SPEED: 2 (possible leader), 1,3,5 RATINGS: 6/ 1,3/ 8,9/ 5/ 7