RACE COMMENT

OVERVIEW: TOBYS SHOUT (5) showed good gate speed to lead, took cover and battled on well for second behind Carramar Titmus last outing. He is likely to find the markers in the early stages again and is capable of going one better here. WILLIAMS (3) is a first starter for trainer Alex Ashwood, which led throughout and trounced his rivals at a Bendigo trial victory on Monday night. He strikes a suitable field for his debut and must be rated highly. MAJOR CRUNCH (1) was placed in a mile of 1.57.2 at Geelong two starts ago then broke stride when in a striking position at Yarra Valley. She is perfectly drawn and is not without a chance. HURRICANE HOOLY (4) and MCWIZARD (6) are both capable of figuring in the finish if they receive the right luck in running. EARLY SPEED: 5 (likely leader), 3 RATINGS: 3,5/ 1/ 6/ 4